Bon Voyage Party for Jessica

Chicago is losing a great blogger Jessica from Bows and Sequins. She is off to start a new chapter in her life in the big apple! How exciting!!!! I wish her all the luck in the world! She had a super fun bon voyage party on Thursday night and Kristin Hassan, her team, and lots of her jewelry were there to send her off as well (and DUH we all did some shopping!). Here is what I wore:

Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Kristin Hassan, Shoes: C/O Sole Society, Bag: Coach, Rings: Michael Kors, Bracelets and Watch: C/O Kristin Hassan, Necklace: Forever 21(similar and under $5)

Myself and Kaitlyn had such a blast! We had a little champagne, some cup cakes, did a little shopping, and hung with some of our favorite Chicago ladies!

Kaitlyn, myself, and Jessica of Bows and Sequins

Jessica of Little Miss 312, myself, and Kaitlyn

Lindsay and Kristen from the KH team, Kaitlyn and me taking it upon ourselves to do quality control on the cupcakes. (they passed inspection! lol So yummy!)

The KH team, myself with Kristin Hassan

Hallie from Corals and Cognacs, myself, and Kaitlyn



And the night would not be complete without doing minor mirror checks/lip gloss applications! ;)

Jessica even sent us each home with a little goodie bag (BEYOND UNNECESSARY)! Yes, we went to her going away party and she gave us gifts! Chicago will miss you Jessica! Visit soon, and have so much fun!! xo

For more on the party and to see Kaitlyn's outfit pics head over to the Sisters Marie blog!

I Spy DIY

For those of you who do not know, the book I Spy DIY recently came out (buy your copy here). When I heard that Jenni was going to have a DIY demo and book signing at Anderson's Books in Naperville (IL), I knew I needed to go! I just LOVE her blog (not to mention I love her column in InStyle magazine)! Here is what I wore.

 

Dress & Belt: Dolce Vita, Vest: Dots, Shoes: Target, Cuff: C/O Kristin Hassan, Watch: Fossil, Earrings: Kate Spade, Ring: Jewelmint, Bag: Coach, Sunnies: MNG by Mango

As per usual, I arrived to the event first! lol (I am seriously early everywhere I go!) Thank goodness I had the pleasure of picking up Jess and Jill of Style Juncture from the train so I was not there early alone! ;)

Jill, Jess, and myself

 

Jenni and myself

As soon as Jenni got there she asked us all to pull up to her table so we could get our DIY on. We began to make feather earrings and then friendship bracelets using leather wrist wraps. 

 

Chicago blogger Jessica from Bows and Sequins was there. (She is a fellow #PassportToStyle tour guide.)

 

Hallie from Corals and Cognacs was there too! 

 

Here are the earrings I made and below all of our friendship bracelets!

 

Jenni was beyond sweet, down to earth, and just a genuinely nice person. I like her even more now. And it's always amazing to meet someone like this who truly deserves all her success! I hope her book sells out everywhere it is sold. ;) 

I can't wait to do more DIY projects from her book and share them with you guys. There is a necklace that is so me, I can't wait to try to make it!  

In an unexpected twist of events the 5 of us below all went out for a glass of wine and some appetizers. All and all I had a wonderful night! I honestly thought I was going to go stand in line and get a book signed. I had no idea I was going to end up listening to music, making my own jewelry, and hanging out with Jenni after we left the book store. The blogger world really IS such a supportive one! 

Jill, Jess, Jenni, Randi (Not Just Mom), and myself