a night out in slc with j. bella

with Lauryn of LaurynCakes.com

pierpont avenue building

bloggers shopping the j. bella showroom

bloggers shopping the j. bella showroom

downtown salt lake city street art (300 west)

the view down 300 West from the middle of the street

I went to Lagoon before the party. #itswherefunis #theresonlyoneoneone

my outfit :: blouse :: bella ella boutique // skirt :: olive & oak // sandals :: maurice's // clutch :: chanel // horizontal bar necklace (worn as bracelet) :: c/o LilahV (here) // double triangle bangle :: jill michael // ring :: moon & lola // crown ring :: c/o LilahV (here) // earrings :: perry street // watch :: gift from my mom // glasses :: coach

As much as I love Park City, there is just something about the way downtown Salt Lake feels after sunset at the start of a weekend. An almost tangible joie de vivre that often makes me miss living there (until I breathe the air or try to find parking, anyway).


Thursday night, I hit the Jessica Janae Photography Studio in downtown SLC for a fabulous party celebrating the relaunch of J. Bella, a stylish online boutique for the fiscally sensible but fashion aware. We were enticed with a sneak peek of their gorgeous new fall line, filled with yummy bubble tea from Lunaberry and serenaded by the alluring Missy Lynn, a talented local singer/songwriter/pianist/performer. Despite being extra-fashionably late, I was still able to connect with some of my other favorite local bloggers (like Lauryn of LaurynCakes and Megan of Hearts of Gold), and I had fun perusing the new autumn looks. I've become especially obsessed with jewelry recently, and after checking out J. Bella's upcoming selection, I'm even more enamored.

I kind of can't wait for the new site to launch next week - and I'm even more excited by the fact that J. Bella is offering a discount for M&K readers! Use code JBella25 for some sweet savings off your purchase from the moment of relaunch on August 28 until September 11, and be sure to share your finds with us by tagging @momandkumquat and @jbellashop on Instagram! In the meantime, check them out @:

online: www.jbellashop.com

facebook

twitter (@jbellashop)

instagram (@jbellashop)

P.S. My first attempt at the "red lip classic thing" turned out rather smashingly, didn't it? Check back this week for the scoop on how to copy this surprisingly simple and easy to achieve look, and be sure to leave your own tips in the comments, along with your thoughts on the J. Bella relaunch (have you shopped with them before?) and your take on the downtown Park City versus downtown Salt Lake City debate!