LAST MINUTE RENT THE RUNWAY NYE PICKS

Can you believe it's almost time to celebrate 2015?

When it comes to New Year's, the first thing that pops on my mind is what am I going to wear? I like to think this outfit is important, since it's the one you'll be wearing to say goodbye to the old, and welcome the new. And thanks to Rent the Runway, you don't have to go broke on a good one.

And even though time is flying by, there's still time left to rent an outfit for the big night. If you're having a super formal night or a night in with your girls, they've got you covered. Check out some of my favorite picks below!

Black Tie Night

Left to Right: Badgley Mischka Sequin Silo Gown - $135 ($915 retail), Badgley Mischka Screen Siren Gown - $100 ($850 retail), Jay Godfrey Red Eye Gown - $125 ($645 retail), ML Monique Lhuillier Double Time Dress - $95 ($615 retail).

Fancy House Party

Left to Right: Jill Jill Stuart Rogers Gown - $100 ($568 retail), Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Kate Jumpsuit - $75 ($295 retail), Slate & Willow Chanty Dress - $50 ($370 retail), Slate & Willow Jessica Romper - $50 ($470 retail).

Night on the Town

Left to Right: Moschino Click Clack Dress - $450 ($4,159 retail), Cynthia Steffe White Heron Shift - $75 ($350 retail), Hunter Bell Maraschino Jumpsuit - $60 ($330 retail), Moschino To be Tied Dress - $350 ($3,495 retail), Marchesa Notte Bold Baroque Dress - $150 ($995 retail). 

What are your New Year's plans?

x Jill

LINCOLN PARK ZOO BALL 2013: WILD AT HEART

Thanks to of all of our readers, friends, and family, we were honored to win two tickets to the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: Wild At Heart because of the blogger style contest! We had the time of our lives with all the beautiful decor, delicious food, awesome music, and fun guests. We definitely felt baller at the ball.

The ball this year raised more than a million dollars to keep it free 365 days a year and you can also help by donating here!

Photo via Lincoln Park Zoo Ball.

Jess wore her maid of honor dress from her best friend's wedding in April. You may never think you'll wear that bridal party dress again, but you never know when it's your turn to be Cinderella (or close to it). She also wore a Guinevere Resin Necklace, bracelets from The Left Bank, a bebe Silver Enamel Clutch, and Charles David 'Icon' Sandals. To finish the look, she wore Make Up For Ever's Aqua Rouge in Raspberry and Deborah Lippmann's 'Just Walk Away Renee'.

Jill wore a Rhodes Harbor Gown by Mark & James by Badgley Mischka from Rent the Runway - the perfect service for this event. She finished things off with her Love Moschino clutch, Michael Kors heels, Swarovski earrings, vintage jewels, while Essie's Watermelon, 'A Cut Above', and a red lip courtesy of Make Up For Ever, were the perfect pops of color.

After sipping champagne and checking out the silent auctions, we were greeted by the king of the Lincoln Park Zoo, Sahar.

Inside the tent was beautifully decorated with hints of animal prints throughout.

And the big surprise of the night was a performance by KC and the Sunshine Band!

And we just might have jammed out to Call Me, Maybe (we totally did).

Time to start saving up for next year's ticket!

Jess & Jill

#CBN500

To celebrate Chicago Blogger Network's milestone of 500 members, we drank, snacked, and chit chatted with fellow bloggers at RM Champagne Salon. We absolutely loved, adored, and obsessed over this spot - can't wait until it's warmer to enjoy the outdoor space! C'mon Chicago!

Jess wore a Zara shift dress, a GUESS jacket, DV by Dolce Vita wedges, with GUESS accessories.

Jill wore an Emma Cook graphic paradise shift dress from Rent The Runway with Valentino heels. It was my first time renting from Rent the Runway, and I will definitely be doing it again! I loved how easy it was to send the dress off again, and they have some of the best customer service I've come across. I feel like they were made for bloggers!

And us with some of CBN's bloggers! We did not take enough photos with our favs!

Jess with Laurie of 312 Beauty and Lisa of Stilettos and Diaper Bags!

Us with Laurie of 312 Beauty!

 

Jill with Yanira Garza and Zahra of Love Zahra!

We've found our new champagne home at RM!

Jess & Jill

Jess is an employee of GUESS, Inc.

FAVORITO FRIDAY: RTR NYE LOOKS

I have a knack for jumping ahead in the holidays... Halloween - I'm thinking of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving means I have Christmas on my mind, and Christmas means that I better have my NYE outfit picked. While Christmas is a short four days away, my holiday shopping is completed and I've arrived back home in Florida (I will brag as much as I can while I enjoy the 80 degrees), so it's time to plan out how I'm going to ring in the New Year.

There's no denying my love for Rent the Runway (see: here and here) and hatred for repeating outfits, especially for big occasions. Check out some of my favorite dresses for the celebratory night, along perfect accessories, that you can have on your doorstep with just a few clicks!

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Dress ($75)

Halston Heritage Vapor Stingray Clutch ($40)

Kenneth Jay Lane Clear Drop Earrings ($25)

Blumarine Sahara Desert Hot Dress ($175)

Kate Spade Flights of Fancy Evening Bag ($55)

Anton Heunis Ring Cerulean Orchid Ring ($30)

Christian Siriano Can't Be Tamed Dress ($350)

Anton Heunis Crystal Leaf Earrings ($45)

Adrienne Landau Black Marabou Capelet ($60)

What will you be wearing to welcome in 2013?

xx Jill

RENT THE RUNWAY: TV DAY 2

Although getting up before the sun is a challenge for me, this Moschino dress I got to wore today for the Chicago Blogger Network + Rent The Runway WGN Morning News segment was totally worth the extra under-eye cream. I've had such a great time the past two days getting to know more about Rent The Runway, hanging out with some of my favorite bloggers, and meeting the LOVELY Lucy Sykes (I may have felt a little fan-girlish around her). Oh, and we got to see the original set of Bozo the Clown. Typical day at CBN.

We all wore dresses that a celebrity has recently walked the red carpet in. Being that mine was worn by Alicia Silverstone, I tapped into my inner Cher Horowitz (duh!). I now have a legit excuse for my bad driving and indecisiveness on what to wear, right?

Thanks to Jess for coming to my rescue with insanely comfy black heels! Watch me thankfully NOT fall on my face in the segment here.

Love this dress!

Amanda of Unicorn Stylings, Me, Lucy Sykes, Sara of Project Soiree, and Liz of Sequins and Stripes.

Clowning around with some gorgeous bloggers.

In the middle of filming.

Here are the deets on my look! I wore a Moschino Satin Bow Surprise Dress (retail: $1,695, rental: $200), Nicole Miller Black Crinkle Clutch (retail: $250, rental: $25), and Janis Savitt Montana Blue Drops (retail: $175, rental: $25). To purchase my whole look it would cost almost $1,900, but you could rent it for $250!

And just because the RTR crew are that amazing, they're giving 15% off through the New Year! Just type in WGN15 or WCIU15 at checkout! Now there's really no reason for that ugly sweater.

xx Jill

RENT THE RUNWAY: TV DAY 1

There are MANY perks for interning at Chicago Blogger Network (ex: brunch with Kelly Osbourne) and working with Rent the Runway is just one of them. If you're living under a very unfashionable rock, Rent the Runway is your extremely rich best friend who you can borrow clothes from for a fraction of the retail price (without having to pay for dry-cleaning after!). Not only do you have the choice to rent for 4 or 8 days, but they'll send you 2 sizes for free, so no worrying about having to wait for the proper fit. And did I mention you don't pay shipping? How did women survive before them? 

To celebrate the season, myself and other CBN fashion bloggers modeled the perfect Holiday looks from Rent the Runway on WCIU You and Me This Morning! You can checkout some photos, along with the segment, below.

Lauren of The Girls of Lincoln Park, Helen of Glossed and Found, and myself.

Can you tell I was nervous?

Rent the Runway dressed me in a Shoshanna Shuffle Dress (retail: $305, rental: $50), Carlos Falchi clutch (retail: $995, rental: $45), and Kenneth Jay Lane "Love Me" Earrings (retail: $175, rental: $25). That means my whole outfit retails at almost $1,500 and you can rent it for under $150. Think about that next time you splurge for a wedding you don't even want to attend!

Check out tomorrow's post to see a whole new look I wore for WGN!

xx Jill