CHICAGO SIDEWALK SALE

Photo via Alison Neidt Toonen.

It's time for the annual Fashion Focus Chicago Sidewalk Sale! Stop by Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St.) Tuesday, July 22nd, and Wednesday, July 23rd, from 9 AM to 3 PM to shop clothing, accessories, and jewelry from Chicago designers and local boutiques. There will also be fashion shows each day at noon - the perfect way to switch up your typical lunch hour! 

The usual Jess & Jill favorites will be there again this year, including Blank Nation Apparel, Anastasia Chatzka, Objets d'Envy, and more. Jess will be working at the Blank Nation Apparel booth on Wednesday, so make sure to stop by and say hi (and do a little shopping too)!

Check out our Chicago Sidewalk Sale visit a couple years ago here.

Jess & Jill

ANASTASIA S/S 2014 FASHION SHOW

When it comes to Anastasia Chatzka, we're not shy about sharing our love. From her store opening to styling Jill in her dresses here, here, and here, we love Anastasia's unique patterns and captivating silhouettes. And we know her upcoming fashion show isn't going to dissapoint!

The Anastasia S/S 2014 fashion show will be held at The Godfrey's I|O Urban Roofscape, Tuesday, April 19th, from 6 to 9 PM. The fashion show is free (so there's no reason not to go), but make sure you RSVP to RSVP@anastasiachatka.com!

See you there!

Jess & Jill

STYLING ANASTASIA CHATZKA AW13 - THE SUSIE DRESS

Our third and last look from Anastasia Chatzka's Autumn/Winter 2013 features the Susie Quilted Shirt Dress! This vibrant, purple dress is chic and quirky in one fell swoop, giving a modern and futuristic vibe. 

And if there's one thing we've learned from these shoots, it's that twirling is the new twerking, and Anastasia's dresses are perfect to do it in!

Jill is also wearing Intermix heels, a GUESS ring, and makeup from butter LONDON Bespoke Colour Cosmetics - WINK Eye Pencil Indigo Punk, CHEEKY Cream Blush Naughty Biscuit, and LIPPY Sheer Gloss Tipple.

Jill's nails are butter LONDON's Jaded Jack, Brown Sugar, and Pistol Pink Nail Lacquers.

Make sure to stop by the Anastasia shop at 1001 N. Damen Ave.!

Jess & Jill

STYLING ANASTASIA CHATZKA AW13 - THE LOLO DRESS

It's another round of Anastasia Chatzka's Autumn/Winter 2013! 

We loved accessorizing the Lolo Dress with Organza Overlay! The bright color quickly caught our eye (a change of pace for us) and the easy-to-wear silhouette is great for every body shape. Paired with a vintage pearl and chain necklace, we've created a classy look that can easily transition from day to night.

Jill is also wearing Badgley Mischka heels, a bright clutch, and makeup from butter LONDON Bespoke Colour Cosmetics in CHEEKY Cream Blush Abbey Rose and CHEEKY Cream Blush Pistol Pink for lips.

And since we're jumping into color, why not go all out with nails? Jill played around with Jaded Jack Nail Lacquer, Brown Sugar Nail Lacquer, and Pistol Pink Nail Lacquer.

How do you add pops of color to your looks?

Jess & Jill

STYLING ANASTASIA CHATZKA AW13 - THE DARIA DRESS

After viewing Anastasia Chatzka's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection at her shop, Anastasia, we just had to get our hands on a few pieces. How could we resist?

Last week we picked and styled our favorite Anastasia Chatzka duds and decked Jill out from head to toe! And what better way to get fully dolled up than with butter LONDON Bespoke Colour Cosmetics?

For this look, Jill wore the Daria Pleated Back Dress, Michael by Michael Kors heels, WINK Eye Pencil Indigo Punk, CHEEKY Cream Blush Naughty Biscuit, and LIPPY Sheer Gloss Tipple.

Also wearing a gold with crystals bracelet from Love & Pieces.

Also wearing a gold with crystals bracelet from Love & Pieces.

If you couldn't tell by all the twirling, this flirty and whimsical dress was the most fun to wear. Best described as modern day fairy tale attire (Cinderella's closets got nothing on this dress), the back details and basque waist were our favorite parts.

Stay tuned for two more looks we've put together!

Jess & Jill

LABOR DAY SHENANIGANS

Labor Day came a few days early for us since we're both off to work! Our Saturday had an Anastasia Chatzka photo shoot followed by mimosas, a DIY drinking game (post coming soon!), aaand more drinking. With all that comes Instagram photos and videos, of course!

How are you celebrating the holiday?

Jess & Jill

ANASTASIA CHATZKA IS BACK!

Anastasia Chatzka is back! Welcome to her new store, Anastasia, at 1001 N. Damen Ave.! 

If you don't know her yet, Anastasia Chatzka creates classic pieces with an edge (must be from working with Anna Sui and Betsey Johnson!) and had a shop previously in Wicker Park. Now you can shop her seasonal ready-to-wear collection, intimates, and special collaboration pieces all over again! 

She's also launching a new service that we're really excited about - One-Fit Custom - where you can get a perfect fitting dress in one try on! More details below.

Make sure to swing by the store to shop exclusive pieces not available online!

We spotted our favorite dresses we've been eyeing from Anastasia's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection! Check out Jess's and Jill's favorite!

Anastasia's One-Fit Custom will have different designs each season, sized from 0 to 16, in a muslin version for her to tailor. Prices vary upon fabric selection, but in just one week, Anastasia can give you the most perfect fitting dress! This is just what every girl needs for a that little black dress or for a group of bridesmaids!

For the opening, I wore a Forever 21 For Love dress with a GUESS jacket, Aldo purse, DV by Dolce Vita wedges, and a J.Crew bracelet. 

Would you use a custom-fit dress service?

Jess