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In the summer, the easiest way to look polished while staying cool is to reach for tailored pieces. Think a well-structured vest with beautiful buttons, pleated shorts (pro tip: pinstripes elongate), a breezy cotton pintucked-waist dress with a crisp collar, a pointed-toe flat or pump that sharpens the whole look. Pieces with structure keep a warm-weather outfit looking elegant, especially in the kind of heat that makes you want to wilt. I hand-picked a few structured pieces at various price points, if you want to recreate the look! This outfit: Vest: @anntaylor Shorts: @favorite.daughter Shoes: @donaldpliner Bag: @veronicabeard Earrings: Vintage @dior LTKootd LTKSeasonal LTKOver40

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Veronica Beard Canvas Dash Bag in Linen & Tan | Veronica Beard | Veronica Beard

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Pleated trouser short in striped stretch linen blend | J. Crew US

Sun Strider Linen Pleated Short - Harbor Line Stripe | Faherty

Pinstripe pleated Bermuda shorts | Mango (US/MX/AU)

Crosshatch Tailored Vest | White House Black Market | White House Black Market

Tailored Structured Crepe Belted Sleeveless Blazer | Karen Millen

Pearl Cabochon Rope Metal Edge Clip-On Earrings | Dillard's

Ben-Amun Chain-Link Coin Drop Bracelet | Bergdorf Goodman

Selva Slingback Pump in Raffia | Revolve Clothing (Global)

Kemp Sunglasses in Shiny Havana & Green | Revolve Clothing (Global)

Memphis 62mm Aviator Sunglasses (Women) | Nordstrom | Nordstrom

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Ivory Raffia & Cappuccino Suede | Aspinal of London

Elise Large Top Handle Bag - Brown Canvas | JW PEI US

I know working from home can make it tempting to stay in loungewear all day.

But I’ve realized something over the past few years…

When I dress like the woman I want to become, I show up as her.

This has become my favorite summer work uniform:
• A fitted cotton-cashmere tank
• Comfortable ponte trousers with an elastic waistband (they honestly feel like pajamas 🤭)
• One statement accessory
• A quick blowout
• My simple everyday makeup

The entire outfit is comfortable enough to wear all day, but polished enough that I immediately feel more productive, focused, and confident.

It’s amazing how much our environment—and what we wear—can influence our mindset.

The exact Quince tank is still available. The Ann Taylor ponte pants have sold out, but I linked a few similar styles here that create the same polished look at great prices.

And yes… I linked the Amazon cloud slippers, too. 🤫😉

#LTKootd #LTKWorkwear

Seriously the easiest garden DIY! Turn anything that holds water into a fountain in minutes with this $10 solar fountain. No tools, no special skills (can confirm, because I did it lol). Also highly recommend dropping a copper disc to your bird baths to inhibit growth of bacteria, algae and mold—for humid Georgia summers this is a MUST!

Happy summer solstice, beauties! ☀️🕶️😘

#LTKHome #LTKSeasonal #LTKActive

I’ve had dark circles for as long as I can remember.

I wasn’t sleep-deprived. I wasn’t sick. I was simply born with them.

And after 40, when we naturally begin to lose volume around the eyes, that darkness can become even more pronounced because the tear trough creates additional shadow.

After years of trial and error, I realized the biggest mistake I used to make was adding more and more concealer when my under-eyes still looked tired. I learned the answer isn’t more product. It’s better placement, better blending, and *less* product overall.

Here are the keys that made the biggest difference for me:

• Always prep the area first. I use hydrating eye patches before makeup to plump and smooth the skin. I also love eye creams with vitamin C and caffeine. And drink enough water! It really does make a huge difference in your face overall.

• Color correct before concealer. This is non-negotiable. A corrector neutralizes the darkness so the concealer can do its work.

• Use the smallest amount of product possible. I actually scrape excess product off the applicator before applying.

• Let each layer sit for a few minutes before blending. This improves coverage and longevity.

• Focus product placement on the tear trough and surrounding shadow—not directly into the under-eye crease.

• Blend outward, upward, and around the orbital bone to create a brighter, more lifted effect. And tap, tap, tap the product in gently with your concealer brush.

• Remove any product that settles into the lower lash line crease before setting. Tap lightly with a Q-tip so you don’t create harsh lines of demarcation.

• Set everything with the lightest dusting of loose powder.

All of the products I use to fake a good night’s sleep are linked here.

If you’ve struggled with dark circles too, I’d love to know if this helps.

Some of my favorite picks for summer basics that make up this easy, timeless outfit formula.

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Addicted to polka dots currently!

#LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Capri pants are trending…but they’ve actually been in and out of style for decades. They come back around for a reason.

Think of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Mary Tyler Moore as Laura Petrie. They’ve long been a staple of chic, effortless style.

And they’re easier to wear than you think.

3 ways to style them:
Date night
Brunch
Running errands

Which one is your favorite?

Looking expensive is a skill, not a budget.

You can do this, too!

Btw, I’m linking everything I’m wearing here , and adding in similar finds to anything I’m wearing that’s thrifted or out of stock! 😘

#LTKOver40 #LTKMothersDay #LTKTravel

Unbothered IS the new chic.

In my quest to do LESS, remove anything that makes me feel insecure, annoyed or sucks my precious time, I stopped going to the nail salon. Completely.

I don’t even polish my nails anymore.

Gel mani/pedis were damaging my nails, and eating my time and money. And if I was being really honest, saving my nails was keeping me from doing things I really love.

But guess what? My hands and feet look more elegant and youthful this way. Natural nails feel more chic than fake nails ever did. And these hands that can actually live.

I’m ruthless about my peace these days, and this small change has given it back in so many ways!

Chic, easy and classic outfit formula for warm weather.

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKootd

Coming clean for 2026.

#maincharacterenergy #feminineenergy #elegant #oldmoney #fyp

This season has been about coming home to myself.

After years of people-pleasing, choosing myself took intention—and support. I sought it in therapy, coaching and training, and I’m grateful I did.

For anyone in a similar season who might need that same kind of support, I want to introduce you to my friend and health coach, @sarah_meers_ :

“At some point, many women don’t just lose confidence they lose themselves.

We become:
• someone’s partner
• someone’s mom
• someone’s employee
• someone who puts herself last

And slowly… our identity shrinks to the roles we play.

Reclaiming your main-character energy isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about coming home to who you were before the world asked you to be everything for everyone else.

In my coaching it’s not just fitness and nutrition, we do the inner work. I call it self-reclamation:

• Breathwork to regulate your nervous system and reconnect to your body
• Meditation to quiet the noise and hear your voice again
• Identity work to separate who you are from the roles you carry
• Rebuilding self-worth so you stop asking for permission to take up space
• Aligning how you dress, move, and show up with how powerful you actually are

This is how women begin to:

• Prioritise themselves without guilt
• Feel worthy again at any age or stage
• Stop living in reaction to past hurts
• Become the main character in their own lives

No revenge.
Just self-reclamation.

This is your invitation to reclaim your main-character energy 👑✨

—Sarah”

#maincharacterenergy #elegantstyle #feminineenergy #ootn

Aspirational literary villains for $1000, Alex. 😜

Here’s the entire make-up look, babes!

Eyes. The eyeshadow palette is super old and no longer available—Stila To You Eye Palette. But the Colourpop one I link here is super close! Use Blanc Slate on the crease + Noted on the lid. Eyeliner is Revlon ColorStay in Brown. Mascara is my forever go-to: Urban Decay Lash Perversionn

Lips are: Chanel Les Rouge Duo in Caramel Beige, only the color side. Them top with L’Oreal Plump Ambition in Rose. Lipliner is Huda Beauty Lip Contour in Warm Brown.

Under-eye: DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector with SPF in Tan + Kosas Corrector in Fantasy + Laura Mercier brightening powder in Golden. Start with DRMTLGY corrector/SPF lightly applied all over under eyes. Follow with tiny dots of Kosas at inner eye corner, outer eye corner, & darkest areas. Let sit for 1-2 mins then spread with light strokes. Allow to dry, then set with light dusting of LM brightening powder.

Face: Drmtlgy MatteTinted SPF + Elaluz illuminating primer in Show Stopper.

Contour: Sale contour in Swim.

Cheeks: Chanel Les Beiges in Intense Coral (a little goes a long way!)—let that dry. Blend all your face, eyes, then top off cheeks with Stila Lilium before setting spray.

#WomenOver40 #maincharacterenergy
#classicstyle #oldmoney #femininepower

IDK who needs to hear this, but this pretty girl is now 67% off! (The bag, not the cat. Claraluna is priceless. 🥹)

So perfect for spring, that I’m already restlessly dreaming of! 💕💐

#veronicabeard #bags #spring

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKSeasonal

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas Eve! 😘🎄

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

It’s cold, we have places to be, and somehow nothing to wear.

That’s why I love a winter capsule—especially an affordable one.

These coordinated pieces from Commense make it easy to look polished, elegant, and put-together without spending a fortune. Thoughtful silhouettes, timeless neutrals, and sets that mix and match beautifully—so getting dressed feels effortless instead of stressful.

Four affordable looks you can wear all winter long for dinners, parties, weekends out, and everyday life.

✨ Use my code jenllerenasalas_12 for 12% off sitewide

#commense #commensereview
#winterlook #outfitinspiration #styleinspiration

Gifted by Commense.

#LTKFindsUnder100 #LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal

I know you love old money style but get lost dressing that way to run your errands. I know you have a closet full of clothes, but never feel put together. I’m here to tell you: You can absolutely dress elegantly AND effortlessly all. The. Time. …when you have well-made basics in neutrals as the foundation of your wardrobe. Here’s what it looks like in real life, how I look elevated and expensive even when I’m just going for a walk. I didn’t spend a lot of money on this outfit and I got dressed in 2 minutes without much thought. You can do this, too! Drop your questions about elevated basics in the comments below and please follow if you’d like to see more affordable, effortless ways to achieve old money style. 😘😘😘

#oldmoneyaesthetic #classicstyle #elegantstyle #thrifted #affordablestyle

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKActive

Old money style has never been about wealth.

It’s about standards. Discernment. Ease.

Dressing well isn’t about impressing anyone—it’s about honoring yourself.

When self-respect becomes non-negotiable, elegance follows. ✨

#classicstyle #everydayelegance #oldmoney #style

#LTKActive #LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40

Your winter capsule, but elevated. ❄️🤍
I styled my three favorite Quince Mongolian cashmere essentials — the tee, midi skirt, and structured cardigan — into five timeless outfits in the dreamiest grey + burgundy palette.

I’ve worn Quince for years because they deliver true affordable luxury: beautifully made, well-constructed pieces that look and feel far more expensive than they are. Linking everything for you here.
#QuincePartner #AffordableLuxury
@onequince

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

Quiet luxury isn’t about logos. It’s about choosing pieces that look good, feel incredible, and last.

That’s why I’ve been a Quince girl for years. Their Mongolian cashmere is the foundation of my winter wardrobe, and these three pieces (tee, skirt, cardigan) build so many polished, old-money looks with almost no effort.

Affordable. Elevated. Timeless.
From cashmere to caviar, Quince is truly a one-stop shop for the quiet luxury lifestyle. ✨
@onequince @shopltk
#QuincePartner #AffordableLuxury #OldMoneyStyle #Winteroutfits #liketkit

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

Elegance doesn’t have to be expensive, and that’s why I’ve loved @onequince long before they ever reached out to me. These are the winter essentials I can’t get enough of:

Their Mongolian cashmere tee, cashmere midi skirt, and structured cashmere cardigan, all in the most timeless old-money winter palette: heather grey + rich burgundy. Classic. Polished. Incredibly versatile. I styled these three pieces into five outfits to show you how luxury can feel effortless… and still be affordable.

What I love most about Quince?

They craft quality, well-constructed, investment-level pieces at prices that make sense. Their customer service treats you the way a luxury house would: fast shipping, easy returns, and a white-glove feel that keeps me coming back. Honestly, I’ve spent thousands at Quince over the years because they make elevated living attainable.

From clothing to diamonds, from bedding to even champagne and caviar, Quince lets you build an elegant life—beautifully and intentionally—without overspending.

I’ve linked everything for you on my LTK. 🤍

@onequince @shop.ltk https://liketk.it/5F4KK
#QuincePartner #AffordableLuxury #OldMoneyStyle #Winteroutfits #liketkit #ad

Here are the shades I reach for in winter when I want my nails to feel elegant, polished, and timeless. Classic reds and deep burgundies have a way of elevating every outfit — they never compete, they just add that touch of quiet sophistication.

I keep the shape natural (rounded or a soft square) and the length short—right at the fingertip or just above. Winter is the perfect time to lean into rich, luxurious tones that feel chic without trying too hard.

Linked my favorite old-money winter reds and burgundies for you. ❤️🍷

#LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty #LTKHoliday

No matter the season, neutral nails will always look elevated. Milky nudes, soft pinks, and subtle beiges mimic the look of naturally beautiful nails — clean, refined, and effortlessly feminine.

Shorter lengths and classic shapes keep everything looking expensive and timeless. These are the shades I wear when I want my hands to look polished in every setting, from brunch to boardroom to black-tie.

Linked the most elegant everyday neutrals for you. 🤍✨

#LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty #LTKFindsUnder50

For those asking about the outfit I’m wearing in this post, where I take you through my primary suite to show how I decorate like I’m rich, but on a budget. I’ve linked everything for you here. If it’s no longer for sale or something I thrifted, I always link to similar items I’ve shopped for you with quality and price inclusivity in mind.

Get ready for plumper, sexier and more hydrated lips with my latest lip combo.

Lip oil color: crystal ice
Lip liner color: warm brown
Lipstick color: wifey dusky pink

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKFindsUnder50

Affordable old money fall look for warmer weather states. This is an evening look I wore for a night out on the town in Miami this holiday weekend.

#LTKHoliday #LTKootd #LTKSeasonal

Affordable old money fall look for warmer weather states. This is what I wore this Thanksgiving in Miami.

#LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal #LTKootd

Affordable old money fall look for warmer weather states. This is a brunch look I wore in Miami this holiday weekend.

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal

Affordable old money fall look for warmer weather states. This is a casual look I wore in Miami this holiday weekend.

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKootd

Affordable old money fall look for warmer weather states. This is what I wore at the airport to travel to Miami this weekend.

#LTKTravel #LTKootd #LTKSeasonal

Get the St. Mortiz old money winter vacation vibes without even leaving town. This is your sign to throw an après ski themed party, and this is how you’ll look the part without a trust fund.

Might I suggest you take it up a notch with ice cold caviar martinis? And invite me?? 😜

NOTE❗️I couldn’t link the hat here, but it’s from Zara. Look up: “Faux Fur Cuffed Hat” in brown. Should be $45.90. 😘

#apresski #oldmoney #elegantstyle #affordableluxury

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKootd