WIFEY TEE

As you may have heard from my excitement these past few weeks, I got married (!!!!!!!) two weeks ago in New York. The day after my wedding I woke up wondering if I dreamed it all up because I never knew everything could be so perfect. It was by far the best day of our lives, and I can't wait to share it all on the blog!

For my rehearsal dinner, I knew I wanted to wear something "cheesy bridal", and I loved this wifey t-shirt I found on Zazzle. I paired it with this long skirt from Lulu's that felt and looked so much more expensive than it is - always a score. My one request for the dinner was that it was at a pizza place, and we wanted a relaxing and casual night before the craziness, so I threw on my favorite leather jacket and Vince Camuto boots. And it was so much fun to take these photos with Jess in Bay Ridge, the town in Brooklyn I grew up in!

More to come on the festivities.

x Jill

RUNNING A TIGHT(S) SHIP

Ahhh, fall. No more having to worry about shaving our legs when we want to wear a dress. That totally triumphs the beautiful foliage, am I right?

The tights and boots combo is my absolute favorite for the season, but pulling out my plain black pair all the time can make things boring. Plus it makes me look like a major repeat offender. That's why I've compiled a list of six tights that add a little flair to this season's favorite look!

Rose Thigh Band Tights ($20.00) - Topshop

Vince Camuto Studded Tights ($24.00) - Nordstrom

Cable Knit Tights ($9.80) - Forever 21

Block-Striped Tights ($9.95) - H&M

Alice + Olivia by Pretty Polly Writing Back Tights ($48.00) - Bloomingdale's

DKNY Ombre Tights ($18.00) - Bloomingdale's

Where do you shop for tights?

x Jill

CLASSIC 4TH OF JULY

We're big believers in getting into the spirit of things. And there's always a way to do so without having to buy something you'll only wear once a year. (We're also believers in being repeat offenders!)

Fourth of July is only days away, and while you've probably planned what you're going to do, we can help you plan your outfit with pieces you'll wear year round. Here are some options that get into the American spirit classically - not the Amurrrican spirit (get what we're saying?)

1. Silk Playa Dress ($138.00) - Madewell, 2. Set Sail Tassel Scarf ($9.80) - Forever 21, 3. USA Necklace ($130.00 - $445.00) - Maya Brenner Designs, 4. Stripe Dolphin Skirt ($49.95) - Gap, 5. Slidee ($49.95) - Steve Madden, 6. Stripe Tassel Top ($68.00) - Topshop, 7. 1.STATE Asymmetrical Zip Tweed Vest ($98.00) - Nordstrom, 8. Tiny Star Stud Earrings ($22.00) - SeoulLittle, 9. Allen Allen 'USA' Tee ($58.00) - Nordstrom, 10. Vince Camuto Leila Tote ($198.00) - Zappos

How are you celebrating the Fourth of July?

Jess & Jill

DKNY 3 WAYS - #NOTYOURORDINARY

As official People StyleWatch Style Hunters, we had the chance to work with DKNY and style one of their accessories! Being such an iconic label and one of Jill's favorite brands, we couldn't wait to see what was being sent to us and to work on the #NotYourOrdinary campaign. 

You can imagine our delight when we opened our mail to find this Nylon Flat Crossbody in yellow. The laid back yet chic design and bold color left us with so many styling options. From shopping days to a night on the town, we loved showing off the versatility of this crossbody (and not to mention the extra punch it adds to any look)!

Jill is wearing a Blank Nation Apparel dress, Forever 21 tights, and DV by Dolce Vita wedges.

Jill is wearing a Brand & Label sweater, jewelry from GUESS and Vince Camuto, H&M tights, Aldo boots, and shorts from Target.

Jill is also wearing a DKNY jackets and top, Romeo & Juliet Couture leggings, and Intermix heels.

How would you rock this crossbody?

Jess & Jill

As People StyleWatch Style Hunters, Jess & Jill received the product c/o, but were not compensated for this post. Opinions and commentary are of their own.

FAVORITO FRIDAY: COLORFUL LUCITE

I'm a lover of lucite and usually shy away from color, but with this trend, the collaboration is beautiful. And what better way to kiss the winter GOODBYE than with bright accessories? Despite the low temps, it is Spring.

1. Lucite Minaudiere ($148.00) - Juicy Couture, 2. Stuart Weitzman Theone Patent Leather Lucite Heel ($398.00) - Saks Fifth Avenue, 3. Sandy Hyuen Layered Necklace ($115.00) - Max & Chloe; 4. Sandy Hyuen Yellow Personalized Necklace ($45.00) - Max & Chloe. 5. Lucite Ring ($58.00) - Vince Camuto, 6. Betsey Johnson Crystallized Lucite Heart Drop Earrings ($40.00) - Lord & Taylor, 7. BCBGeneration Morgan Lucite Minaudiere ($54.99 - On Sale!) - 6PM, 8. Jeffrey Campbell Green Snake Scatter Flat ($135.00) - NastyGal, 9. CC Skye Bright Love Lucite Clutch ($255.00) - Shopbop, 10. Skinny Lucite Bangle ($42.00) - Juicy Couture, 11. Diane Von Furstenberg Patmos Sandal ($325.00) - Nordstrom

Hope you have a colorful Friday!

x Jill

FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO

We've got amazing news... The Fashion Outlets of Chicago is opening August 1st! Get ready for a two-level, fully enclosed (perfect for all seasons), 530,000 square foot outlet mecca just minutes away from O'Hare in Rosemont. They have already announced 120 (more to come soon) stores that will be open for all of your shopping needs. 

Anchor stores include Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Forever 21. Our favorites include AllSaints, Barneys New York, Gucci, Halston, Herve Leger, J.Crew, L.K.Bennett, Max Studio, Michael Kors, Original Penguin, Prada, Steve Madden, Theory, Tory Burch, True Religion, Vince, Vince Camuto, and more! Drooling yet?

Don't live in Chicago? This will make your visit or even your layover. There will be a shuttle service to and from O'Hare and a TSA-certified conceirge on-site that will print your boarding pass and check in your luggage. I hope there's a suitcase shop because you may just need it!

Architectural rendering of Fashion Outlets of Chicago.

Are you excited for some outlet shopping?! Just 142 days left!

- Jess & Jill

WEDGE FEVER

Can you feel it? Spring is in the air and we've already caught our wedge fever! Always thinking that heels weren't for me (I blame those flat feet genes, thanks dad), I found it hard to accept a future below eye-level. Last winter I decided to step out of the (shoe)box and engage in a risky relationship with these DV by Dolce Vita 'Paloma' wedge booties, and I met my partner in crime... Wedges! Now I can wear them everyday, all day. Since then, my collection for Spring has reached new heights, and once this beautiful weather stays for more than two days, I'll be busting them out, without busting my ass. From espadrilles to leather, flatforms to sky high wedges, I am relishing in wedge fever!

1. Dolce Vita 'Julie' Sandal ($178.95) - Nordstrom (520 N. Michigan Ave.)
2. Vince Camuto 'Shivona' Sandal ($110.00) - Macy's (111 N. State St., 835 N. Michigan Ave.)
3. Veletto Wedges ($188.95) - Lori's Shoes (824 W. Armitage Ave.)
4. 'Lisbon' Sandal ($136.00) - Topshop (830 N. Michigan Ave.)
5. 'Calcagni' Wedges ($120.00) - Aldo (click here for locations)
6. Jeffrey Campbell 'STR8UP' Wedge (159.90) - Akira Shoes (click here for locations)
7. 'Lindsay' Wedges ($275.00) - Kate Spade (56 E. Oak St.)
8. Chloé Leather Platform Wedge ($695.00) - Saks (700 N. Michigan Ave.)

What's your must have wedge for this Spring/Summer?

XO Jess