NOW OR NEVER

We're taking advantage of the beautiful weather and heading out to do some shopping! We've got our eyes on Chinese Laundry's 'Now or Never' strappy sandal with gold hardware. Head over to Lori's Shoes (824 Armitage Ave.) to grab these beauts before every one else does.

Chinese Laundry 'Now or Never' ($54.95) - Lori's Shoes

Jess & Jill

HAIRTASTIC DAY

Last Friday, I had a hairtastic day with the lovely Shannon of Cheap Frills and Thrills (love her blog)! When I told her I always wanted to have color in my hair, but I don't currently dye my hair, she gave me a colorful alternative - a pop of color with Anastasia's Hypercolor Hair Powder in Teal Tornado. It stays until you wash your hair, so it gave me a whole weekend of hair fun!

And the votes are in! EVERYONE said I should get bangs... So, I did! I'm still trying to figure these bad boys out and time will tell if I keep them or not.

Are you making any changes to your hair?

Jess!

BE BOLD!

My go-to makeup look is fresh skin and a bold lip. Not only does it balance out my hereditary dark circles (thanks, genetics!) but can easily work from day to night. Bold lips can also make any hectic morning look a little more put together, and since I'm constantly running late, I've become somewhat of a lipstick hoarder! Here are some of my favorite lipsticks I've tried, at all different price points, that make a colorful statement. 

1. Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in Stella ($4.00) - NYX Cosmetics, 2. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N45 Red ($20.00) - Sephora, 3. Sephora Collection Color Lip Last in 15 Coral Calling ($12.00) - Sephora, 4. Estee Lauder Sheer Rush Lipshine in X-Pose Rose ($26.00) - Bloomingdale's, 5. Creamy Matte Lip Color in Jenna ($24.00) - Bobbi Brown, 6. Lipstick in Fuchsia Fever ($8.00) - Ulta, 7. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Fire Red ($7.49) - Ulta, 8. Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color in Violet Fatale ($48.00) - Neiman Marcus

What's your favorite lip color?

x Jill

STYLE INSPIRATION: ROONEY MARA

As if I wasn't obsessed with her already, this past Met Gala solidified my love for Rooney Mara and everything she wears down the runway. She is a modern day Audrey Hepburn, with a little bit of a bad ass edge. Plus she represents for us pale girls, so I gotta get on board. 

So here's a little style inspiration from one of my favorites to get you through your Thursday.

x Jill

BRINGING SPRING INTO YOUR HOME

It finally feels like spring! It's time to open those windows, grow your favorite flowers and herbs, step out on your balcony, enjoy the weather, and heck - even, blog outside! If you're balcony or garden-less, don't fret - I snuck in some ways to make it feel like it's spring year-round (for me, different flower arraignments in each room make the difference!)

Let's talk about bringing spring into your home!

1. Beulah Rocking Chair ($169.00 - 15% Off!) - CB2, 2.  Climbing Roses Gardening Fork ($15.00) - Anthropologie, 3. Ceramic Snail (call stores for availability) - West Elm, 4. Watercolor Peony Painting ($25.00) - Jessica Illustration, 5. Iris Speckled Planters ($20.00 - $59.00) - West Elm, 6. Terrarium Kit ($58.00 - $168.00) - Anthropologie, 7. Turquoise Aegean Waves Outdoor Pillow ($48.00 - $68.00) - Jonathan Adler, 8. Set of 3 Recycled Herb Markers ($9.95 - On Sale!) - Crate & Barrel, 9. The Flower Recipe Book ($24.95) - Anthropologie, 10. Orb Lanterns ($9.00 - $59.00) - West Elm, 11. My Favorite Flower Vase Collection ($14.99 - $34.99 - On Sale!) - West Elm, 12. Glass Beverage Dispenser ($49.95) - CB2, 13. Laboratory Flower Vases ($24.00) - Urban Outfitters

Trying to upgrade your balcony without breaking the bank? Found this idea using flooring from Ikea!

What are you wanting for your home this spring?

Jess

BLANK NATION GIVEAWAY WINNER...

...is Cait of Pretty & Fun! We cannot wait to see you in your new dress!

Thank you to everyone for entering our giveaway!

Jess & Jill

RED MORNING

On Thursday morning, I got to attend a blogger breakfast at Coach on behalf of Chicago Blogger Network. Not only did they serve us delicious light bites, but each blogger got to pick out a pair of shoes from their new collection that supports Step It Up Women's Network. Great food, new shoes, and supporting a good cause? I'm all in.

And since it's finally spring, I've been all about bright red. I wore a top by Forever 21, Aqua leggings, Valentino heels, and a vintage necklace.

As a Libra and avid shoe hoarder, choosing a pair was like a scene from Sophie's Choice, but I decided on the insanely comfortable Geneva Stripe Wedge!

You can shop the new collection here. Trust me, you'll want them all.

x Jill

HATS OFF!

With the Kentucky Derby coming up and the sun finally coming out (hallelujah!), we've put together a collection of fun, quirky ways to dress up your noggin.

So hats off to these designers, we want them all!

1. Eugenia Kim Bunny Embellished Straw Sunhat ($124.99) - The Outnet, 2. Summer Straw Hat Stripe ($39.50) - J.Crew, 3. Inverni 'Rosella' Ruffled Sunhat ($184.08) - Farfetch, 4. Two Tone Floppy Hat ($58.00) - BCBG, 5. Maison Michel 'Bibi' Yoko Hat ($410.00) - Farfetch, 6. Straw Flower Beekeeper Hat ($45.00) - Topshop, 7. August Hat 'Garnet Romantic' Hat ($78.00) - Nordstrom, 8. Candie's Sparkle Floppy Hat ($17.00) - Kohl's, 9. Lanvin Woven Hat ($356.00) - The Outnet

xx Jill

APRIL'S INSTAGRAM

We've had a busy April on our Instagram! From a GUESS event to a Blank Nation Apparel photo shoot to the beginning of spring - we tried not to miss a moment of it! Check out what we've been up to this past month!

More on our Instagram!

Jess & Jill

THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Looking for an internship, job, or career in the fashion industry? You've come to the right place! Here you'll find everything in Chicago and its surrounding areas. Know of a new position? Have a business and need some help? Let us know in the comments!

Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in Twentieth Century Fox’s “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Photo credit: Barry Wetcher via Cinemalogue

We will continuously update this, so keep checking back!

April 30th, 2013
Akira - Director of Stores - Chicago, IL
Akira - General Merchandiser Manager - Chicago, IL
Escada - Sales Associate - Chicago, IL
J. Jill - Regional Visual Manager - Chicago, IL
krispyfringe - Vintage Guru - Chicago, IL
Mini Magazine - Editorial/PR Intern - Chicago, IL
Nordstrom - Wedding Stylist - Chicago, IL
Schawk - Social Media Manager - Chicago, IL
SOFIA - Sales Associate - Chicago, IL
SOFIA - Store Manager - Chicago, IL
Sales Associate - Stuart Weitzman - Northbrook, IL
Ulta - Merchandise and Service Coordinator - Downers Grove, IL
Zara - Sales Assistant - Chicago, IL