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8.23.15

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Flex Pilates is one of my favorite reformer classes in Chicago! The studio is so cute, complete with paper poms hanging from the wood-beam ceiling.

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Chicago lifestyle blogger wearing a Vineyard Vines gingham buffalo check cape next to Serena & Lily Riviera Counter Stools in Navy Promo Code.

Friday Finds || Vol. 3, Week 47.5

stripes, leopard print clutch clare v, high waisted denim cut off shorts

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Chicago fashion blogger Jessica Sturdy that writes the blog Bows & Sequins wearing a rainbow ruffle sweater from LoveShackFancy with raw hem jeans and pastel sneakers in front of a coral door on Damen in Bucktown.

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Whoever said no white after Labor Day must have no

Whoever said no white after Labor Day must have not realized September is ~*WEDDING MONTH*~ over here 🤪

Be prepared to get sick of me in white… 👰🏼‍♀️💍🤵🏻‍♂️ Lots to share… bridal shower, all things bachelorette, our upcoming intimate wedding ceremony, and what’s sure to be an epic rooftop rager at the end of the month! 🤩

Dress: @tuckernuck
Sandals: @schutz
Sunglasses: @amazonfashion

#tuckernucking #littlewhitedress #chicagorooftop

A few favorite outfits from this month… 🍂 Al

A few favorite outfits from this month… 🍂

All links and sizing details are on my blog or LTK shop — both links are in my bio (click the blue 🔗) 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Silk slip skirt, cashmere sweater, knee boots, leopard bag, denim maxi skirt, fall sneakers, preppy sweaters, J.crew giselle sweater blazer, Anine Bing Fishbone blazer, fall outfit, fall style, October outfits

It’s been an American summer! 🇺🇸 In years

It’s been an American summer! 🇺🇸

In years past, it always feels like the 4th of July comes and goes before I can wear all of my patriotic pieces. This year, though, with the Olympics and it being an election year, it seems like it’s been a red, white, and blue summer! Especially here in Chicago with the DNC. 💙

While this was *unofficially* the end of the season, here’s to soaking up the last few weekends of summer before what’s sure to be one memorable fall season! 👰🏼‍♀️🏈🗳️

PS: I’ve been saving all of my favorite red, white, and blue pieces to wear now and for years to come in a shopping folder! Leave the comment USA and you’ll get an auto-DM with the link 🔗💌

📸: @melissaferraraphoto

OUI OUI 💍🥂 Dave and I got engaged on Christ

OUI OUI 💍🥂

Dave and I got engaged on Christmas Eve which now feels like old news (the full story is on my blog!), but I got a surprised DM and realized I should probably make it official in the feed. 🥰

#proposal #engagement #chicagobride #bridetobe

Getting back to basics this fall with @rock_and_re

Getting back to basics this fall with @rock_and_republic 👖#RockandRepublic

I styled three transitional outfits from the recently relaunched 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦 — One for the office, one for the weekend, and one for a night out! 🪩 #ShowUsHowYouRock #Ad

𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧
I can’t get enough of these black coated jeans! They’ve got that leather look without any of the discomfort. Just the right amount of stretch and they pair perfectly with a pretty pair of pumps.
𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
Nothing takes you from your desk to a dinner like a straight-fit pair of jeans and an oversized blazer.
𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 + 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫
You’ve got to try these denim leggings… They’re a must for tucking into tall boots this fall and winter! So comfortable with plenty of stretch, and they’re pull-on without any buttons or zippers. I love that there’s a faux fly and two back pockets so it doesn’t look like you’re wearing leggings.
𝑭𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝑵𝑨 + 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉

This time last week… 🧡💙 Made it down to Ch

This time last week… 🧡💙 Made it down to Champaign for the @illinois1867 Homecoming football game 🏈 Really fun day with family and showing Dave my old stomping grounds!
Here are some pics to peruse…
1: Can you even handle how perfect this blazer is for Illini sports?! #EDSFTG
6: Thankful to have taken a picture of the scoreboard when I did… IYKYK
8: Twinning with my nephew 🥰
10: Taking a nice long snooze for majority of the second and third quarters. 😴 Such a trooper!

A little post of gratitude today… Three things I

A little post of gratitude today… Three things I’m thankful for this year ❤️🙏🏼

• Making my little family with Dave and Marley 🐶 (not a pregnancy announcement lol) We’re finally feeling so settled in our home (it takes at least a full year IMO!) and it feels so, so nice. 🏡 Savoring these ‘dink’ days without too much on our plates, as I know they won’t last forever.
• Friends, family, friends that feel like family, family that feels like friends.
• YOU! I feel like so many of you have been following along since I lived in New York, and some even before I moved there! It’s so wild to me that so many of you have been along for the ride for almost a decade or more. Old friends and new, I’m so happy to have you here 🤎 I feel so, so lucky to get to talk about clothes, skincare, shoes, decor, and share all of my favorite things every day. Life is short and to be able to enjoy the work days is such a gift. Thank you, truly!

My favorite martini earrings (along with most othe

My favorite martini earrings (along with most other holiday earrings) are 50% off today! 🍸✨🎄🎁

Comment ‘earrings’ below and I’ll DM you the link to browse! 🔗

Festive holiday party outfit. Christmas earrings. Velvet blazer. Shimmery sheer turtleneck. Tartan plaid wrapping paper.

Tigers don’t change their stripes 🐅 Remember

Tigers don’t change their stripes 🐅

Remember the days of maximalist statement necklaces and layering on all of your jewels at once?! 🤩 I saw @instylemagazine report this trend is back for fall and I couldn’t be happier I’ve saved most of my jewelry from the early 2010’s. Bling it on, baby ✨🪩

This fab striped set is back in stock and only $89! I mean, it’s basically like wearing your PJs in public, but I got THREE verbal compliments from strangers walking the *one* block from my car to the party I was going to, so I’ll call it a win! 🏆 I had to steam it out of the box (obvi) and was worried it would be wrinkled from sitting down, but I was majorlyy impressed with the lack of wrinkles from wearing. 💯 I’m in the Medium.

Shop this outfit in all of the usual spots 📲 Stories, my blog, and LTK. All links are in my bio! xo

‘Tis the season for a little extra sparkle ✨

‘Tis the season for a little extra sparkle ✨

Details are on my blog + LTK, but I’ll send you a DM with deets if you comment LINK 💌🪩

Holiday outfits. NYE outfit. Holiday party. Sparkle. Bows.

Jessica Sturdy founded the women’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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