Tag Archive | "Jess LC"

business questions? i got answers!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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More and more often I am getting questions about entrepreneurship, and starting a small business- which I LOVE to talk about. So I would like to offer my advice regarding small business, ways to grow, or what running a small business is like. Please post your questions in the comment section and on Friday I [...]

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off the chain update: love from portugal

Monday, March 9, 2009

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[Soc Chic Giveaway winners] Daniela in Lisboa, Portugal wearing her new Jess LC necklace. I mentioned last month that thanks to our efforts “out and about” on the internet, we have seen a big spike in international Jess LC orders and fans. Most recently we added Australia and Portugal to the list. We always ask [...]

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soc chic all week: GIVEAWAY WINNERS!

Monday, March 9, 2009

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Drum roll please. At long last we have the winners of the Soc Chic All Week Giveaway. The lucky ladies from the seven awesome participating blogs are listed below. Winners will be emailed today regarding final details. But for the 822 people who commented and did not snag a lovely Soc Chic necklace we have [...]

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studio 1423: fresh in the shop

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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The pieces from this week’s sneak peek are now up on Studio 1423. Check them out. Our inspiration was the colors saffron and aqua. We used a mix of died white jade and vintage beads reworked to create a new, modern look. All pieces are made with either sterling silver or 14k gold-filled metal and [...]

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dressing charlotte

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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For Dressing Charlotte this week I channeled one of the easiest looks I have for going out to dinner in the Loop, or just about anywhere. By layering a cardigan over a halter top I stay warm and look divine. Plus, if I go somewhere else later that night, the cardigan comes off and the [...]

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studio 1423: amber + aqua

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Take a sneak peek at what we have been cooking up for Studio 1423 this week. Styles will post on Etsy Thursday morning. If anyone is obsessing over a particular style and want to pre-order, email me at jess@jesslc.com for more details. The long chunky, creamy fossilized reworked vintage one is one-of-a-kind. UPDATE: Sorry for [...]

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one week – all chic: soc chic giveaway

Monday, March 2, 2009

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To kick off the spring Jess LC season in a BIG way, we are doing seven giveaways over the next five days! Our entire line of Soc Chic necklaces (you know, the really popular $40 necklaces that have clever names and help social causes) are up for grabs at seven awesome blogs around the design [...]

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dressing charlotte

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Attention: This week’s Dressing Charlotte actually breaks my own accessory rule. Previously, I have advised women to avoid wearing necklaces with turtlenecks entirely. But if you have seen me around much this winter, you know I have been breaking this rule about four times a month. Horrid! Here is the revised rule for 2009: Don’t [...]

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post its: a few blogs that caught my eye

Friday, February 20, 2009

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This week’s Post Its are a bit eclectic, just they way they should be. Enjoy! A Link Love post I made for Dolan Geiman’s blog which reveals my inspiration for the next Jess LC collection. Because of this before and after I am going thrift shopping this weekend. The new recycled wine glasses I am [...]

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Off the Chain Update: Interview on City Sage

Thursday, February 19, 2009

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Anne at City Sage has just posted a great interview I did for her blog regarding Jess LC. Check out how I design collections, and how the line has evolved since I was 15-years-old.

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dressing charlotte: silk scarves and sweaters

Thursday, February 19, 2009

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This week’s Dressing Charlotte is a look I created for myself using my Grandma’s vintage silk scarves. When she passed away, I inherited a handful of these great accessories. I am not sure how often she wore them, or what era they are from (1960′s or 1970′s?). But the same look can be achieved with [...]

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off the chain update: new addison collection

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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After listening a good long while to customers at jewelry shows last fall we realized at Jess LC that we were missing a very important accessory in our line: bracelets. Believe it or not, before yesterday we only had one bracelet in the entire Chicago collection. So the new Addison Collection is long overdue. Below [...]

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