TIFFANY & CO. ATLAS COLLECTION WITH SONG OF STYLE'S AIMEE SONG

On Jill's birthday we were invited to celebrate with Tiffany & Co. as they relaunched their stunning Atlas Collection with new beautiful pieces! Can you think of a better way to spend a birthday?

The timeless collection of roman numerals is updated in silver, gold, and rose gold, and features the iconic Tiffany diamonds that every girl loves. Of course we just had to try on a few pieces and Instagram it all... what better place to play dress up?

We made the #TiffanyAtlas board!

How delicious and pretty do these look?!

Aimee Song of Song of Style hosted the Chicago event, and we got the chance to chat with her about the Windy City, traveling, and the new Atlas Collection, of course. We've always loved Aimee's blog, but we're even more in love now that we've met this talented, sweet blogger. And the love is returned, as she is a huge fan of Chicago!

With Aimee of Song of Style!

Do you have a favorite piece from the Atlas Collection?

Jess & Jill

JILL'S MEETING WITH SIMON DOONAN

Last week, I got to meet and interview the writer/fashionista/media personality/creative ambassador of Barneys, Simon Doonan, for the signing of his newest book The Asylum at their Chicago store. Simon's love of life and creativity pours onto his insightful reoccurring column on Slate, where his recent piece on growing old and dressing "appropriate" had been on my brain (read it here). It came out at the perfect time, since I just got done stressing over my birthday. The night of I was ripping apart my closet to try and find something to wear when I thought...

At what age should I let my love of sequins go?

The first thing I did when approaching Simon was bring up that article. I really loved how he spun GQ's claim that he dresses too young for his age into a fresh outlook on growing older. "Dressing age-inappropriately is, so they say, in poor taste, and it’s vulgar. This is exactly why I celebrate it." Who makes up these rules, anyway?

The Asylum

Simon was friendly, as we chatted about his appearance on Conan, moobs, and how we both admire older women with funky hair and cat-eye glasses. His impressive industry experience and sense of humor have me eagerly looking forward to the next rainy day at home, when I can curl up and get lost in The Asylum. He is one of those people that you can sit and listen to for hours, and he's even better on paper (or computer/kindle screen... whichever you prefer). And if you must know, he wore a very vibrant floral shirt paired with eccentric socks that would never receive GQ's approval. And wore it better than any 20-year-old could.

When I left Barneys I felt silly that I even thought there was an age limit on wearing sequins. When is the right age to give them up? Never.

At least by Simon Doonan's standards, and that's good enough for me.

x Jill

FAVORITO FRIDAY: SEESONGDESIGNS.COM

There's no denying the jewelry of See Song Designs is adorable. Check out the cutest bow bracelets in town and you'll see exactly what we mean. 

See Song Designs just launched their brand new site, and to celebrate, all purchases are 30% off from now until October 8th. Just enter coupon code NEWSITE and enjoy!

SeeSongDesigns.com

What do you love from See Song Designs?

Jess & Jill

BLANK NATION APPAREL & HOUSE OF GEMMES JEWELRY POP-UP SHOP

From October 11th to the 13th, Blank Nation Apparel and House of Gemmes will be at Orland Park Crossing for their exclusive pop-up shop!

Swing by to take advantage of the blow-out prices on their gorgeous clothes and jewelry. You can also meet the ladies behind the magic, Brooke and Kristin, on Friday, October 11th from 5 to 7 PM!

Outside of personally knowing these lovely girls, we've both worn goodies from Blank Nation and House of Gemmes, and know you'll love their stuff as much as we do!

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