Matching Separates

Images by Trevor Axt Photography / @trevoraxtphotography 

Images by Trevor Axt Photography / @trevoraxtphotography 

Banana Republic Top / Banana Republic Skirt / Green Flash Ray Bans / Louboutins / Clutch (old similar here and here

It's okay to be matchy matchy. At least it is when you have a great set of matching separates. I really love this trend when it's presented in a floral midi skirt with a matching boxy floral top, but I just couldn't pass up this Italian knit version from Banana Republic. It hugs in all the right places and just barely shows a slit of skin between the two pieces. In fact, when you're standing still, it can even look like you're wearing a dress. Does that mean I would wear it to the office? Not in a million years, but perhaps your office is less conservative than mine. Still, probably safe to keep this one for the weekends.

Valentine's Giveaway

Dress (now available online!) / Shoes / Ring c/o Marshelly's / Giveaway Ring / Sunglasses / Lip Color in 400

I don't make a habit of standing on train tracks while holding balloons, but it's a special occasion. Marshelly's is making your Valentine's Day shopping a whole lot easier by gifting one lucky J. Frances reader with their very own Katana Ring.

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. The contest runs through Monday, February 9th and the winner will be notified on Tuesday, February 10th.

Don't want to wait? Marshelly's is offering 20% off all jewelry now through Februrary 13th so you can score your own piece. Enter code ILOVEVDAY at checkout.

Finally, how cute is this dress from Loft? It's new in stores, though not on their site yet. (UPDATE: Now available online!) You'll want to go into the store anyway as the current collection is filled with adorable, comfortable pieces including this Lou & Grey dress (possibly the softest thing I have ever had on) and my personal favorite, this one.

Winner will receive one Black Pave Katana Ring in 18K gold plate, Size 7, Retail Value $240