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Ready for bare ankle weather to stick around and s Ready for bare ankle weather to stick around and stay a while ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ›’: All outfit details can be found via the link in my bio! Click shop my IG or click over to my @shop.LTK profile ๐Ÿค https://liketk.it/42SbZ

Blazer: @sandro - on sale @saks!
Jeans + Tee: @oldnavy
Sneakers: @goldengoose 
Bag: @amazonfashion
Took Dave on a little getaway to ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฎ๐ค๐ž๐ž this weekend! Thereโ€™s nothing we love more than eating and drinking our way through a city, and MKE did not disappoint. Already planning our next trip ๐Ÿ”™!

Save this post to reference back to, but Iโ€™ll be posting a full weekend guide on my blog this week! Here are the cliff notesโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“ ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฎ๐ค๐ž๐ž, ๐–๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ง

๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ
๐Ÿ› @journeymanhotel โ€” Itโ€™s ๐Ÿถ friendly, Marley came with us!

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐š๐ญ๐ฌ
๐Ÿฅจ Best giant pretzel of our entire lives @pilotprojectmke! Of course, the craft brews and hard kombucha were great, too. @pilotprojectbrewing 
๐Ÿฆ† Donโ€™t miss @oddduckmke for dinner! 10/10
๐Ÿน Best mocktails of the weekend @trerivalirestaurant 
๐ŸŒ‡ @outsiderrooftop for sunset
๐Ÿ›๏ธ RH Outlet in @historicthirdward

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ž
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ @milwaukeeart Museum

#VisitMKE #StayMKe #ThirdWardMKE #TheOutsider #MKEHotel #JourneymanHotel #JourneymanHotelMKE #KimptonJourneyman #PilotProjectBrewing #MilwaukeeWI #WeekendSips #BavarianPretzel #MilwaukeeEats #HardKombucha #TheOutsider #RooftopBarMKE #dogfriendlyhotel #kimpton #experienceihg
๐‘บ๐’†๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’Ž๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’”๐’• โ€ฆ What the what?! 

They say August is the Sunday of summer, which kinda makes my birthday (yesterday, the 31st!) the Sunday ๐‘บ๐’„๐’‚๐’“๐’š of Summer ๐Ÿซ 

Waking up another year older on the last day of the last full summer month sometimes has me feeling like ๐Ÿฅด but I always try to remember that getting older is truly a gift ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ and weโ€™ve still got a few more weeks until itโ€™s officially fall! โณ

Personally, Iโ€™m going to make a little bucket list of things I want to make sure I do before the season slips away and soak up as much time outside as I can! โ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ› Letโ€™s talk SHOP ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ My swingy dress is currently 50% off (only $114!) and stocked in sizes XXS-XXXL! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Linked in stories, the @shop.LTK app, and my blog ๐Ÿ”— bowsandsequins.com/instagram
You can take the girl out of Italy, but sheโ€™s st You can take the girl out of Italy, but sheโ€™s still going to spritz ๐Ÿน (even though it turned to fall in Chicago โ€” both literally and figuratively โ€” while she was there ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฅด)
๐Ÿšจ Denim Trend Youโ€™re Going to Want to Try! ๐Ÿ‘–

Barrel pants, balloon jeans, this style of pant has a bunch of different names. Essentially, theyโ€™re a wider leg denim that tapers in at the ankle, creating a slightly curved silhouette. No matter the name, they'reย a major win from me... They're wide-leg enough to be comfy and on-trend, but they still give you a bit of a *tailored* look. And dare I say actually flattering?!

It's kind of like, "Yes, youth, we see you and we aren't totally out of touch, but (respectively) we're not going to repeat the grunge thing we did in middle school and high school." 

Sound like something you can get on board with? I thought so! Full details on my blog today: www.bowsandsequins.com 

#barrelpants #balloonjeans #denimtrend #falltrend #falltrends #millennial #thirtysomething #everlane #everlaneonyou #liveespadril #founditonamazon #amazonfashion #baublebar #targetstyle
AD: From walks in the park to winding down on the AD: From walks in the park to winding down on the patio, nothing is cozier than @cuddlduds ๐Ÿฅฐ Cozy, warm, and comfortable. โœ”๏ธโœ”๏ธโœ”๏ธ Theyโ€™re the perfect layers to mix into your fall and winter wardrobe!
Pictured here: Ultra Cozy Long Sleeve Cowl Neck Tunic Top and Leggings in Cloud Heather Blue โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ (Available @kohls - link is in my bio!) #cuddldudspartner #liveinlayers
If you feel like youโ€™re in a little bit of a war If you feel like youโ€™re in a little bit of a wardrobe slump, youโ€™re not alone. My girlfriends and I, as well as a lot of my styling clients, have been talking about the struggles weโ€™ve been feeling when weโ€™re getting dressed latelyโ€ฆ Pre-pandemic fashion seems *totally* different than whatโ€™s โ€˜inโ€™ now, body shapes and sizes have changed due to pregnancies and lifestyle changes, not resonating with the current trends, etc. Especially after getting so used to being comfortable for the last two and a half years, itโ€™s hard to find the motivation to be anything but!

During the month of October, Iโ€™m going to be challenging myself to get dressed in a cute outfit each work day. #OctoberOutfits๐Ÿ‚ If you need an accountability partner, you can tag me on your IG Stories, or even just DM me a picture of your outfit.

Will it happen every single day?? Probably not. But progress is better than perfection! Plus, fall weather is some of the most fun to dress for and October is the best fall month so it will be fun to rediscover our closets a little bit this month, right? ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ
Welp, finally feels like fall is here to stay so I Welp, finally feels like fall is here to stay so Iโ€™m just fully leaning into it ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ Itโ€™s always way too fleeting (at least in Chicago!) so making time to soak it all up before these pretty leaves and โ€˜chillyโ€™ temperatures are a thing of the past. 

Iโ€™ve had these @sam_edelman sneakers for probably seven years (where does the time go?? ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป) and theyโ€™re still my favorites for fall. ๐ŸคŽ Linked a tonnnn of similar suede with shearling sneakers (and matching teddy coats ๐Ÿงธ) on my @shop.LTK page โ€” Iโ€™m JessicaSturdy over there. (Or just go to bowsandsequins.com/instagram if you donโ€™t use the app!)
AD: All about a morning routine over here! โ˜•๏ธ AD: All about a morning routine over here! โ˜•๏ธ

Now that the seasons are changing, it all starts with @cuddlduds. The coziest layers that take you from inside to out!

The first task on my to-do list each morning is walking the dogโ€ฆ Keeping my Cuddl Duds layers ready to go right inside my closet takes the guesswork out and makes getting dressed and out the door a breeze. No matter if your top to-do is school drop off or walking to get coffee, keep it cozy with Cuddl Duds!

Pictured here: Fleecewear with Stretch (the warmest layer of them all!) Long Sleeve Crewneck, Leggings, & Long Sleeve Hooded Wrap ๐Ÿ–ค (Available at @kohls - link is in my bio!) #cuddldudspartner #LiveInLayers
Holding on to fall just a little bit longer over h Holding on to fall just a little bit longer over hereโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

Chicago is having the most luxuriously long fall so far, the best that I can remember since I moved back from New York. Save for a few cold and rainy days, itโ€™s mostly been warm and sunny. Trying to soak up every second of this beautiful weather ๐Ÿฅฐ

It seems like the holidays start earlier and earlier every year, and while I *am* looking forward to kicking things off, it doesnโ€™t feel quite right just yet. Soon! Just not yet. ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ

Jessica Sturdy founded the womenโ€™s lifestyle blog, Bows & Sequins, back in 2010 and has been writing about style, travel, beauty, and wellness ever since. You'll find personal stories, refreshingly honest reviews, helpful tips and tricks, and lots of laughs along the way!

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