Thursday, November 1, 2012

NOVEMBER DECOR

It's November 1st and that's like a mini-holiday for me, I get to celebrate the first day of decorating for Thanksgiving! (And that eventually leads into my favorite holiday - Christmas - but we'll get into all that next month.) As much as I would love to decorate my place from ceiling to floor in holiday decor, that can be a strain on the wallet, especially when shops come out with new adorable items every year. To avoid your closets and storage overflowing with festive decorations, I try to stick to small, easy to store pieces that can go in any room and make you feel oh-so-festive!

Thanksgiving Print Poster ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs Etsy Shop

Terracotta Cast Cornucopia ($39.00) - West Elm


Laura Zindel Thanksgiving Dessert Plates ($6.00 on sale!) - West Elm

How are you decorating for this November?

XO Jess

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

DIY BLACK SWAN

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

When I was a little girl, the only good thing about my birthday being over was that I got to start the countdown to my favorite holiday- Halloween. Not much has changed in height or holiday favorites since I was a kid, and I've always taken dressing up very seriously. I'm still traumatized from the year my mom ruined my Jasmine costume by making me wear a sweater in the 40 degree weather. But I digress.

This year I was being all adult-like (ew), and missed the chance to celebrate, but I still wanted to get in the spirit by sharing last year's Black Swan costume and makeup I made myself. Apologies in advance for the crappy quality, this was right before the birth of JUNCTURE. :)

The final product.

I bought feathers from Moonlight Feathers, who had extremely fast delivery and great costumer service. Using fabric glue, I placed each feather on a corset I purchased from Forever 21, and added in these dark mosaic squares from Michaels.


I bought a children's crown, painted it black, and added the mosaic tiles. I already had a black tutu (EVERYONE should own a tutu, but you can find a similar one on Amazon) and paired it with cheap black tights I didn't mind getting ruined.


Voila! Although tedious, it was pretty simple, and I've made it my mission to make my costume each year.

Pauly D and I!

Such fun makeup! (Can you spot Jess sneaking in?)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all of our readers! Hope it's a spooky one! ;)

xx Jill

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

LOVE AND PIECES REVISITED

We spent Friday afternoon in one of our favorite Chicago stores, Love and Pieces in Wicker Park, which you may remember from our previous visit and Jess's obsession with her druzy ring. Between catching up with the owner Michelle and picking up a few things, we got to check out their latest pieces and fall into some new obsessions. Get a glimpse into what they have in store below!

Pliers Bracelet - $46

Gold Bracelet - $68

Pyrite and Moonlight Labradorite Bracelets - $75

Plier Necklace (also available in gold) - $52

Small Bamboo Earrings - $25

Small Glitz Earrings - $25

Medium Beaded, Bamboo and Glitz Earrings - $28

Large Coil and Beaded Earrings - $30

Vintage Necklaces - call for prices

Trio Necklace - $55

Connected Necklace - $78

Locket Necklace - $55

Flower and a Pearl Necklace - $55
Pendant Necklace - $50
Peace Necklace - $55
Wishbone Necklace - $55
Moon Necklace - $55

Floral Necklace - $42
Pendants Necklace - $55
Button Necklace - $65
Cycle Necklace - $85

Industrial Necklace - $175

Teardrop Earrings - $95

Teardrop Earrings - $95

Coil Earrings - $36

Flower Rings - $60

Blue Bar Necklace - $45
Layers Necklace - call for price
Green Bar Necklace - $45

Small Pendulum Necklace - $40
Large Pendulum Necklace - $55

Framed Stone Rings - call for prices

Jess's favorite!
Skull Bracelet - $26

Jill's favorite!
Small Bar Earrings - $65
Large Bar Earrings - $70

And make sure you keep your eyes peeled for a collaboration we're working on. We can't wait to iron out the details and announce it!

XO Jess & Jill

Monday, October 29, 2012

ELIN KLING LAUNCH EVENT

Last week we shared our favorites from Elin Kling for Marciano and it will all be here this week! Head over to GUESS (605 N. Michigan Ave.) Thursday, November 1st ALL DAY to shop this very exclusive and anticipated collection! Some pieces have been selling out online already, so now is the time! Guess List members will received triple points and an exclusive gift with your purchase of $100 or more from the Elin Kling collection. You can make an appointment by giving GUESS a call at 312.440.9665 or just come on over!


How excited are you for this collection?!

XO Jess & Jill

Thursday, October 25, 2012

FUR SURE

Whether you're only here for faux stuff or want the real deal, fur can be anything from a trim to a full-on piece. I picked up a faux fur vest from GUESS today and I am so excited about it, I'm wearing it right now. Yes, over my pajamas. Fur is a classic and can spruce up any outfit, and I think it makes any look so very chic. If you're hesitant about it, just go for it - it's fun nonetheless! And if you're not into fur at all, we even threw a no fur fur vest. Yeah, you heard right. 









What fur piece is your favorite?

XO Jess
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