What I Wore – Emerald Glam

Military Inspired Jacket and Jeans

The Emerald Glam wearing navy blue military inspired jacket with ribbed white tee jeans and tan espadrilles

I found the most beautiful navy blue military-inspired jacket from a local boutique and I couldn’t wait to wear it. The jacket is Lauren Ralph Lauren and is adorned with gold buttons, gold stripes on the cuff and gold leaf designs near the collar. Since it’s so structured, I opted to pair the piece withContinue reading “Military Inspired Jacket and Jeans”

Last Chilly Days Leading Into Spring 2023

Woman wearing short trench coat white v-neck sweater and black trousers

Tomorrow is the official first day of spring. It is still chilly in the Lowcountry with highs in the high ‘50s. The beautiful sunny skies and cool weather are the perfect prompt to get outdoors. On days like this, I like to wear easy pieces like a white v-neck sweater, black trousers and pointed toeContinue reading “Last Chilly Days Leading Into Spring 2023”

Camel Sweater and Black Jeggings Outfit

Woman wearing camel brown pleated rolled neck sweater black jeggings and ballet flats

Growing up, I was always told not to wear black and brown together. That rule seems to have died out because I see this combo all the time. A few months ago, one of my co-workers told me that it’s one of her favorite combos and I’ve been wearing it more ever since. I wentContinue reading “Camel Sweater and Black Jeggings Outfit”

Collective Autumn 2022/Winter 2023 Thrift Haul

Emerald Glam Blog ThredUp Collective Haul Graphic

I love clothes. That’s a given. But I also love shopping sustainably, and one of the best ways to do that is by purchasing second-hand clothes. I have been shopping on ThredUp for many years now and the selection of clothing just keeps getting better and better. I collected a variety of items from fallContinue reading “Collective Autumn 2022/Winter 2023 Thrift Haul”

What I Wore in Washington, DC

Woman in pink and gold shirt with bow around neck

I took a trip to Washington DC in early June and got to explore so many historic landmarks, monuments and museums. I was very impressed with the nation’s capital and learned so much while I was there. From the National Museum of African American History & Culture, to the National Gallery or Art, the LincolnContinue reading “What I Wore in Washington, DC”

What I Wore for a Spring Picnic – April 2022

Black and white spring outfit blog graphic

Hello my friends! I hope you all are enjoying the change in seasons! Where I live, the weather has been jumping from cold to warm over just a few days. Well, my friend hosted her 30th birthday celebration with a picnic in the park, and it was seriously the most fabulous birthday celebration I’ve everContinue reading “What I Wore for a Spring Picnic – April 2022”