Here's to girls who break the rules

Have a SWEET weekend!

Happiness is.......

A few things that make me deliriously happy.....


* The smell of rain in the desert.
* Waking up to puppy kisses.
* The first sip of a perfectly foamy latte.
* Driving with the windows rolled down and the music turned up.
* Wind on my face and sun on my shoulders.
* Diving into a crystal clear blue ocean.
* Staring down the white face of a mountain armed with nothing but a board and determination.
* The moment I realize I'm embarking on an incredible adventure.

Sometimes sleep just feels so good

Gypsy girl

Hipstamatic LoVe in Montana de Oro

I recently received a brand spanking new ipod Touch as a gift and Hipstamatic was the very first app I downloaded. Having drooled for months over the retro-ness of friends' Hipsta pics, I was stoked to finally give it a proper test run this past weekend in Montaña de Oro. I'm still trying to figure out the perfect film/flash/lens combos but, thankfully it's super easy to use. Below, a few pics:

Lens: John S, Film: Ina's 1969, Flash: off

Lens: John S, Film:Ina's 1969, Flash: Standard

Lens: Jimmy, Film: Kodot XGrizzled, Flash: off

Champagne thoughts and Eiffel Tower dreams....

A French Bohemian wedding

Would you ever guess that the dainty French detailing in these photos came from a wedding in Texas? Neither would I. Adore them as I did!

Photo source: Green Wedding Shoes via: Bldg 25

A winter's day at the beach

It may be the middle of January but, you could have fooled us. We gobbled up the sunshine and 80 degree weather yesterday in Hermosa Beach. Complete with margaritas, volleyball, and bikinis!

All photos taken with the Hipstomatic app for iphone

Happy SoCal weekend!

The sun is shining in Southern California.... I couldn't be happier. Have a lovely weekend!

Photo by Cheyenne Ellis

Free People catalog in Paris and my daily french fix

As I am obsessed with all things Parisian right now, I was thrilled to come upon this post from Sarah Shirley's Style Diary, including images and a video shot of the new Free People (LOVE!) catalog.

Free People January from FreePeople on Vimeo.

Paris on my mind

I wouldn't mind if tomorrow went something like this.......

The end

Have a ......

X's and Oh's

Happiness is......

My new year's resolution...

.....to make my bedroom look like this.....

Tuesday Morning

Thank you, Mr. Sunshine, for flooding my bedroom with your annoying rays this morning!

Country Living

Is it too early to get excited for Spring?

Dilly Dallas via Wide open Spaces

Ifs, Ands, or Butts

Here are few adorable photos celebrating our behinds. Why? Because we really should appreciate every little curve of our bodies. Men do. Bottoms up, ladies!

xo jahnel

photo:Cheyenne Ellis


photo: Cheyenne Ellis

photo: Paul Costello

Rain Boots: My cold weather/music festival staple

Every year around this time, I start to substitute my beloved Havianas for shoes of the closed toe variety. Some days it's a simple ballerina flat and others (mostly) it's my uggs. This year I'm taking the route of Kate Moss and other UK festival goers with a pair of classic Hunter wellies. Totally worth the $115 price tag since I'm buying a shoe that is, I don't know, how about practical for those wet winter days where I'd like to stay dry and warm and still look cute. Don't these pics make you want a pair? xo jahnel

Wellies are the shoe du jour for Glastonbury Festival

On the set of Mr & Mrs Smith: more proof that Angelina can make anything look sexy


Pink wellies......


red wellies......


not wellies, but who doesn't love a mid-day make-out sesh in undies and boots?

Numero Uno

Welcome to the maiden voyage. Let's get this blog party started with an inspiration board of amazing photogs from Cheyenne Ellis. These, my dears, are the essence of Jane in her gypsy world. And the reason I started this bloggity blog. I wouldn't mind living in any one of these worlds. Here are a few gypsy rules to live by. Let's go.....

First off, if you've never hitch hiked before....do it.
Just be picky.......

Say, 'yes' to long walks in the woods....

Take caution when napping on your snowboard at the top of the mountain. Napping at the bottom is always fine.....

Never ever wear socks in the grass....or white for that matter...

Always be down for a girl's only adventure....

Always be down for a solo adventure....