Let’s Talk About It…

I have always loved a clean, classic look. Black. White. Khaki. Jeans. Chambray. Pearls. Minimalist, as the term goes.

But listen… I also like to throw in a funky pair of shoes occasionally. Mostly, I love a good pair of loafers. If I’m wearing loafers, though, I want something else to be the little plot twist. Something just a hair left of center. A wink. A “yep, I meant to do that.”

I have more white blouses in my closet than a men’s department store. Black shoes? Are we talking boots, heels, flats? I lost count long ago.

Sneakers… now that’s my forever love language since high school. All of them. Well, Adidas, Vans, Converse… and the basic Doc Marten boot. Yes please. Forever. Amen.

Sequins are a huge fat NO… unless it’s for a party. Ok fine. If it’s a party, I can be convinced. Temporarily.

Oh and the hair… there will never be anything basic about my hair. Ever. First of all, I’m Southern where the phrase “the bigger the hair, the closer to Jesus” is basically scripture. And I went to school up North so my angsty side liked to push things… funky colors, chopping it all off (it grows back), whatever gave me that dopamine hit in the moment. My hair has never been here to behave. It’s here to express an opinion.

I’m writing all of this because lately everyone is talking about the whole CBK look… you know, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. It didn’t begin with her, but she sure could pull it off. And now in the wake of “Love Story,” suddenly everybody wants to raid a J. Crew.

Hey… go for it. But here’s my thing: make it your own. Because copying a vibe is fine. Copying someone’s whole identity? Baby no. Style isn’t a uniform. It’s a signature.

One of my favorite people to follow right now is my friend Kristen Johnson. We’ve been friends since high school and she has always had her own style. I’ve noticed the last year or so she’s made her TikTok very much about what to wear… and I’m here for it. You can follow her @Discobith71💙 onTikTok

It’s classic with a touch of “I’ll do whatever the f I want.” And honestly, nothing says more about her personality than that. That’s what I mean by “make it your own.”

So yes… take the clean lines. Take the crisp white shirt. Take the pearls. Take the loafers. Then add your twist.

Because the goal isn’t to look like Carolyn. The goal is to look like you… on your best day… with your hair doing whatever it wants.

One last thing… For the love of all things travel, STOP WEARING FREAKING PAJAMAS ON THE PLANE!

Happy shopping!

XOXO, Jani