I don't normally post editorials, but:

1. Did YOU know that Net-a-Porter had a magazine? I didn't. (Maybe it's only new news to me? haha);
2. I'll always remain a California girl at heart, and I especially love photos of the Golden State;
3. I love the casual, relaxed vibe of the outfits; and
4. I love the dusty, adventurous, road-trip feel of this editorial, as one thing I'd really like to do some day is spend a week or two driving down (or up) the California coast;

Now I just wish I were heading to California this summer!

All images via Net-a-porter; See the full spread here

Gucci // Boutique 9

I fell in love with these Gucci pumps when I saw them on Net-a-porter last week, and instantly added them to my wishlist. They're perfect for work - the heel is only 3.5" (as opposed to 4"), and I love the d'orsay cut and the pointy toe, not to mention the shiny patent leather! Then today, while browsing Bloomingdale's sale, I found pretty much the exact same pair, for over $400 less than the Gucci pair!

If you're going to be picky about it, it looks like the main differences are the stitching (the Gucci pair doesn't appear to have any), and the heel - the Gucci heel is all black, whereas the Boutique 9 pair have a beige strip facing the sole of the shoe.

However, those details alone aren't worth $400 to me!

Which would you pick?

(The Boutique 9 pair also come in nude.)

Although Fridays are normally Food days over here at the Jess Journals, since it's Memorial Day weekend this weekend I've done a roundup of Memorial Day (or, really, summer) essentials! Whether you're getting out of town, hitting the beach, the park, a BBQ, or having a "staycation", here are some fun summer items to kick off my favorite season of the year!

I seriously love every single item I picked out in the above collage - I want it all! But if I HAD to choose, I starred my favorites: the Soludos (shoes) - absolutely love the colors and the summery stripes!, the sunglasses (they bring my inner kid out), the bikini - love the polka dots, and the purple!, the cover up - it has a hood! AND is made of linen, and the beach blanket (sunbathing on a tiny towel is really not the same experience). The beach oil is a favorite thing of my sister's - it smells like summer - suntan lotion and the beach! What are your summer essentials?

Have a great weekend!!