Friday, December 6, 2013

FAVORITO FRIDAY: DILLY LILY

Every girl likes a bouquet. But have you found one that's more than just flowers, but almost a piece of art? If not, let me introduce you to Dilly Lily. They're a high-end floral design shop located in Lincoln Park (742 W. Fullerton Pkwy.) and they have bouquets you could never imagine putting together.

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, thank yous, or just 'cause - Dilly Lily has a bouquet for every occasion. They have some as simple as the Monochromatic Tulips, as extravagant as the Opulent Spring Arrangement, or as creative as the Designer's Choice bouquet that I received, pictured below.

I can never seem to put a bouquet together, so it was great way to add color and something organic as part of my home's decor. Even days later, every room smelled so beautiful and fragrant that my boyfriend even noticed. I may just have found another way for him to get me flowers every so often!

Designer's Choice



Love the vase it comes with!

Loving these bouquets? Use JessandJill for 20% off your Dilly Lily purchase!

Jess

Thursday, December 5, 2013

DOWNBEATS AT PARAMORE, METRIC, AND HELLOGOODBYE

DownBeats is the best new way to enjoy live music. But don't call it an ear plug... An ear plug wouldn't let you enjoy a concert or DJ with that immediate sonic hangover (you know that feeling where you can't hear your friends anymore, never mind hearing your own thoughts) or even worse, long term hearing issues!

DownBeats on and ready to go!

Buy DownBeats here!


To try them out, DownBeats sent us to the Paramore Self-Titled Tour with openers Metric and hellogoodbye. Saying that night was awesome is a understatement. From beginning to end, we were on our feet and having a great time singing along to our favorite songs at the top of our lungs. (DownBeats may have saved our hearing, but it did not save our voices.) We don't normally use earbuds for headphones, so it took a bit to get used to the DownBeats, but we soon forgot we were wearing them! You can still hear everything perfectly, and even made talking to each other clearer. A perfect way to tell one another "this is my favorite song!" It's enclosed in this tiny and colorful packaging (and only $9.99!), so make sure it's in your clutch for your night out!

Paramore!

Check out some videos from our night with DownBeats, Paramore, Metric, and hellogoodbye!




Jess & Jill

This post was sponsored by DownBeats. Commentary and opinions are of Jess & Jill only.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

SASSY CITY CHICKS CHICAGO

Sassy City Chicks is back in Chicago, and we've got the scoop on how you can get the VIP treatment for free!

Shop local designers and boutiques with major discounts, drink cocktails, enjoy complementary spa services, enter to win a Kate Spade leather bag, and more, all under one roof. It's all happening at the Double Tree Magnificent Mile on Sunday, December 15th, from 12 to 5 PM. (Ladies 21+ only.)

And as our readers, you can snag a free VIP ticket by entering JESSANDJILL when purchasing your ticket here. (Limited amount, so get 'em before they're gone!)


What are you waiting for?! Go!

Jess & Jill

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

OF MERCER AT PIPER BOUTIQUE - WE'RE HOSTING!


We'll be hosting the Of Mercer PopInShop at Piper Boutique (2136 N. Halsted St.) this Thursday, December 5th, from 5 to 9 PM! Shy Town Girls will also be celebrating their newest book launch, so come out and join us for shopping and wine. We repeat, shopping and wine. Not a bad Thursday night!

Of Mercer makes the quest for chic, quality workwear perfect for the office and your budget! Made with luxury Italian wool and specialty Japanese fabrics, these tailored dresses and blazers are all under $250!

Ludlow Dress ($185.00) | Houston Blazer ($225.00)

Hope to see everyone there and make sure to use #OfMercerPiperBoutiqueCHI if you're coming!

Jess & Jill

Monday, December 2, 2013

WHO'S YOUR BELLE? + HENRY & BELLE GIVEAWAY

Henry & Belle, a denim brand with the perfect balance of fit, fashion, and philanthropy, started and continues to be based on love. In 1931, a young designer named Henry Mann met a fitting model named Belle, and quickly fell in love and married. She became his muse that inspired him for every collection, as she gave her insight on fit, movement, and feel... A story that puts all Disney movies to shame.

We've got a lot of love for the Belles in our life, and a whole lot of love for these jeans. The second we tried them on, we both looked at each other as if we had fallen in love for the first time ever. We just knew this brand was the one. From the stretch (without ever stretching out) to the inseam to the rise, they are perfect.

And it got us thinking while we were posing for our photo shoot. Outside of our love/borderline obsession for our new pairs of jeans, who are the Belles in our life?

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The Belles in my life are my mother and sister. They are two strong, independent women that have no limits to what they want from life. I talk to my mother every day just to chat, gossip, and ask for advice. She makes me feel stronger every day as a woman and always looks at everything in a positive light. She always let me be the hyper, creative kid that I still am today! (Can you imagine me any different?!) 

My sister is my absolute best friend - I never laugh like I do when I'm with her! She's an amazing mother and successful woman, and will always be my inspiration. And it's always nice to have someone you can have sister-ly arguments with and just hug it out afterward like nothing happened. - Jess


Jess is wearing Henry & Belle Super Skinny Ankle in Onyx (c/o), Forever 21 top and poncho, GUESS boots, handbag from Target, Warby Parker glasses and sunnies, and jewelry from GUESS, Love and Pieces, Kate Spade, and Serefina.








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I am lucky enough to have two Belles in my life, my Momma and my late friend, Nikayla. My mom has always been my best friend and a huge supporter in all of my goals. My days aren't complete until we've conversed! Plus nobody can make me laugh like she can - everything she says in her Brooklyn accent is golden.

I am also extremely grateful to have had a friend like Nikayla, and even though her physical presence is absent, she continues to inspire me everyday. Just the thought of her laugh gets me through a bumpy road, and I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for her. - Jill

Jill is wearing Henry & Belle Coated Super Skinny Ankle in Royal Navy (c/o), 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target sweater, Theory blouse, Boutique 9 shoes, and sunglasses c/o Skirt PR.








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Finally, the both of us in a photo!

You didn't have to just stare at using wearing our pairs of Henry & Belle denim - you can get in on the love, too. Enter to win a free pair of their Signature Super Skinny with Zipper in Spruce below, and grab additional entries by following/liking us and Henry & Belle on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  And go all out with a comment on this post telling us who your Belle is (idol, hero, most influential woman in your life, etc.) for some major extra points!

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Who's your Belle?

Jess & Jill
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