Franklin on Jeopardy!

No, unfortunately there was not a question about our Franklin on Jeopardy, but one of our customers got the opportunity to go on the show, and she proudly wore her Franklin "Dream Bigger"!

You go Kristi!  Thanks to The Jeopardy Fan for posting her picture too!  

Drinkify

While on lunch today we were discussing a variety of topics, including our holiday party, which somehow led into us discussing this new website I discovered, Drinkify.  This is a little website that will tell you what they think/recommend you drink while listening to a variety of artists.  

Our favorites:

David Bowie

Dave Matthews Band

Melt Banana

Some other favorites:

Jay-Z, Guns N' Roses, Cindy Lauper, Norah Jones, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Beyonce

Pets Love Jess LC too!

One of our favorite topics to discuss at Jess LC is what type of pets we would like to own.  Jess wants a Westie name Elsie, Susie wants a Corgi, while I myself would like an Bulldog.  Even though we all want dogs, we are animal lovers of all kinds.  Including this precious little cat that enjoys hanging out in our Lake Shore Tote!  

This might have even inspired a little fun competition for our customers and readers at the beginning of the year!

Inside Jess LC Parties

Lately our theme for parties has been potluck style, where everyone brings a delicious little treat to share!

Jess' Birthday Party- AKA, The Carbs Party
-Crostini's
-Hummus
-Ricotta and Tomatoes
-Mushroom Dip
-Baked Brie
-Glitter Cake Balls

Where Did We Go?

Oh no, where did we go for so long?  Well we all have been on different schedules and have (unfortunately) been horrible at posting on here.  Do not worry though, we have lots of exciting things to share, include our favorite things to do at work parties.  Be prepared to be jealous of our parties.

As an apology for not posting recently, here is a little cover of a classic that I am sure most of us know!

It's A Party!

We have homemade salsa, burgers, pie, and worms in dirt in honor of two birthday's here at the studio.  Myself and Mr.Lively share a birthday month and are only a day (and possibly a few years) apart in age!

We will post pictures of our event!

What We're Listening Too.

Here is a little music selection that everyone has either been enjoying (or suffering) through while working.

A little insight on a few songs:

Johnny Cash-I Walk the Line - Someone here can play the intro on the guitar.
Tom Petty-Learning to Fly- Fact or Fiction: Mr.Lively loves Tom Petty.
Ben Howard- London- New music courtesy of Jess 

Personality Test

Susie and I took a personality test and wanted to share our celebrity personality matches.

Susie
Helen Keller
William Shakespeare
Neil Diamond
Lisa Kudrow
E.T.: the ExtraTerrestrial (I promise I did not make that up)

Melissa
Abraham Lincoln
Sean Connery
Kirstie Alley
Oprah Winfrey
Michael Jordan

Missing Persons Report

Has anyone seen her? For some unknown reason she has decided to start working on days that I do not come in.  If you see her, or figure out why she has been working opposite days of me, please tell her to come back.  There is a lot of work that needs to get done YouTube videos to catch up on, and planning for our film debut.  I promise to stop wearing those green shorts that have taken over every pictures on this blog, and will bring more baked goods if you return soon.

If you do not return soon, I will have to file a Jess LC Missing Persons Report.  

The Crossbody is a YouTube Sensation.

Facts:
-I wear my Crossbody a lot.....as in almost every day.
-The Crossbody is in this YouTube Video from Vecco Studio in Lincoln Park
-Yes, I sound like an 8 year old when I talk.

Enjoy this little video where the Crossbody becomes an official YOUTUBE SENSATIONNNN

How to Wear Your Crossbody Bag

Hopefully you have noticed our little promo that is currently occurring with our Clutches and Cross-Bodies. If not, its okay you can always go check it out.  If you have and need one more selling point, then we will officially introduce the THIRD way to wear your cross body.

Now introducing, the fanny-pack.

Not only is it easy to wear and slip over your body, it can rest wherever you want it to, and it is a way to repel attract  men. If those are not good selling points, I do not know what is.


Thanks to Kevin from the Cold War Kids Concert a couple weeks back for asking me if I was wearing a fanny pack.  

The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit

Good news everyone: Harry Potter night at Jess LC was a HUGE success.  When I say huge success, I mean we ate lots, laughed more then we ate, and watched Harry Potter.  We also had the honor of trying out The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit.  It arrived in an adorable little box, including a mini recipe book, chocolate molds,broom sticks, and bags with ribbons for packaging.

The recipe book was filled with a variety of recipes, but we ended up deciding on making the 1-2-3 Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bonbons.  This recipe was extremely easy to make, and even gave us the opportunity to give our chocolate tempering skills a go-around.  

The end results were slightly larger then they were probably supposed to be, but that is okay. The bonbons were an easy treat to make, and the longest part was waiting for the chocolate to set.  They ended up tasting delicious, and were also the sugar rush I was in need of today.  Overall it was fun skimming through the book, picking out what to make, and then of course making it!  I believe I will be trying a few of the other recipes another day, including the Lemon Meringue Pie Sundae.

To get more recipes from The Unofficial Harry Potter Cook Book, go here and check it out!  Until then, Happy Wizarding!

Harry Potter Pre-Party

Yes, we are Harry Potter Fans here and will be having a Harry Potter Party tomorrow.  The party will include all the Jess LC Ladies, Allie (who helped at our Pop Up Shop), Mr.Lively, Harry Potter, and Harry Potter inspired treats.  So cheers to you Harry, we will be celebrating your story tomorrow!

Yes, that is someones wall. Yes, it is from a Harry Potter Chapter. Go here to read the entire story.

It would be a real Harry Potter Party if we all had scarves....if only it was not August.

Please keep calm, we will have wands and glasses. Real glasses too. Now we just need this print as well.

Pictures of the party to come soon!  

Do or Don't?

We are going to do a big DO for the new trend of having one nail different then the others.  We all have agreed that we are fans of this trend, and all have done some sort of variation of it.

Thanks to Cupcakes and Cashmere for inspiring us, and taking better pictures then we will ever do!

Inspiration Day

Today at Jess LC we had "Inspiration Day" where we searched out for businesses, images, and people who inspired us.  

Inspiration #1: DryBar- Hello brilliance!  This is a salon where all they do is blow outs, no hair cuts, no dye jobs, just a simple blow out for a mere $35.  I will admit that at first I thought it was strange, possibly due to the lack of length in my hair, but as I skimmed the website and thought about it more, I fell madly in love with the idea.  They really knew how to grasp the 5% difference in their business, in comparison to any other salon.  So all you West Coast readers, please go there and get your hair done, then we can live vicariously through you.

Inspiration #2: The Tory Blog.  I could lie and say I am so surprised that I fell in love with Tory Burch's blog, but I was taught not to lie.  Not only does she have a lifestyle brand, but her blog represents a variety of aspects of lifestyle.  She posts about inspiration, employee appreciation week, and recipes.  I believe now I have set my standards to high on the next work party....sorry Jess.

Inspiration #3: Now how cute are those dogs?  Rifle Paper Co. has more then just stationary with cute dogs on it though.  Yes I have a mild obsession with stationary, and am coveting for half of the pieces from them. They have great product images, an inspiring blog, and it is great to just see how much the company has grown in the past 2 years.

There is my mini list of inspiration from the day, hopefully you find them inspiring as well.

Melissa :)

Look-A-Like

 Yes, it is true, our pattern has a look-a-like to one our of own customers couches.  Even though there is a minor difference, if you feel ever so inspired to decorate your house in a pattern similar to ours, feel free to check out Fabric!

Behind the Pop Up Shop

As you may have heard last week the Jess LC girls took part in the Side Walk Sale at Daily Plaza debuting the first ever Jess LC Pop Up Shop! As you also may have know last Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures climbed into the high 90's.  In between cooling off with our make shift air conditioner (bags of ice) and chatting it up with shoppers Michelle was able to snap a couple photos of the booth.

 A View from behind the table highlighting our awesome streamers!!!

                                

 Close up of the Lake Shore Tote, pouch, NEW Quincy Coin Purses, 

and the NEW Ainslie jewelry collection!!

                                           

                                          

   Lake Shore Tote, Pouch, and Soc-Chic display

 Another behind the table shot featuring Ali our fantastic helper on Wednesday! 

  Jewelry Table, and Ali!!

 Close up of the Lake Shore Cross Bodies ( and our little penguin friends!)

Lake Shore Clutch and jewelry display 

Ambassador Shout Out!

As the Ambassador "Leader", today I decided to do a mini shout out to one of our Ambassadors who is having a Giveaway!

Courtney Callahan Paper

The lovely Courtney Callahan is giving away 100 FREE Letterpress Coasters. Who doesn't love a good coaster? Especially ones as cute as these! Plus you get to pick the color and have them custom designed!

So head on over to Courtney Callahan Paper to see how you can win this awesome Giveaway!

Good luck!

Melissa :)

Like Our New Specs?

We sure do! If you like our Glitter Glasses, you can get your own too!  

Go to Pugly Pixel and get your own pair, for free!  

What We Wish We Had For Lunch

What we ate:

Susie- Bowl of Cherries and a Luna Bar

Melissa- Peanut Butter Sandwich, Tortilla Chips, and an Apple.

What We Wish We Were Eating:

via Closet Cooking

Poached Egg on Toast, With Chipotle Mayo, Bacon and Avocado.

via The Culinary Enthusiast

 Beer Battered Asparagus

And for Desert:

via Picky Palate

 Oreo and Peanut Butter Layered Baby Lattice Pies

A big thanks to Taste Spotting for making us not like our lunches anymore!

Pop Up Shop

Do you have any plans next week on Tuesday or Wednesday? If not, and you are in Chicago, we vote you come and visit us at the Daley Plaza Sidewalk Sale!  Not only can you meet Jess, but you get to meet all the other ladies here.  We might even do a little song and dance number for you to make it worth your while! 

Meet Michelle

Time to meet our new Intern!!

Name: Michelle
Job Description: Intern/Manager/Newbie
Favorite Movie: I can not decide on a favorite, but Top 3 would be Darjeeling Limited, Across the Universe, The Breakfast Club
Pandora Station: Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros.  80's station- Take me home tonight by. Eddie Money
Favorite Drink: Coffee or water 
Favorite Shops:Jane Pabon, Target, DSW, Ulta
Favorite Pass Time When at Jess LC: Weighing postage for packages
Favorite Pass Time When Not at Jess LC: Walking/ Playing with Franklin (my stubby corgi mix), Shopping ( it can be considered an addiction) 
Favorite Piece of Jess LC Jewelry:  the Franklin Be Present and the Armitage One Link Necklace

(Yes, she always dresses this cute)

Do or Don't?

While being overly productive today, we discovered this new trend of Head Thongs

Our Thoughts:

Melissa: I would only wear one to see Susie's reaction. Otherwise it's a don't.

Susie: Susie was speechless, then ranted for 10 minutes straight, and then was speechless again. 

Michelle: This is crossing a line.

What do you think of this new trend?

We Really Like to Dance

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.
 Our next project is to replicate this, Jess LC style

Dance Party

Thanks Sean for making Susie want to dance all day.

Meet Melissa

Name: Melissa
Job Description: Intern/Manager/Printer Whisperer
Favorite Movie: Frozen, and The Happening 
Pandora Station: She's Like the Wind- Patrick Swayze
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Shops: Top Shop, Starbucks, Jess' Closet
Favorite Pass Time When at Jess LC: Eating Baked Goods
Favorite Pass Time When Not at Jess LC: Baking
Favorite Piece of Jess LC Jewelry: It's not a secret, Franklin Breathe

(Yes, I always look like I'm going to Prom)

Meet Susie

Name: Susie
Job Description: Jewelry Designer/Maker and Professional Realist
Favorite Movie: Susie could not decide, like asking her to pick her favorite puppy. Unfair question.
Pandora Station: Sunglasses At Night- Corey Hart
Favorite Drink: NOT WATER
Favorite Shops: Ulta, Sephora, Whole Foods, Fluebog Store
Favorite Pass Time When at Jess LC: Lip syncing horribly while making jewelry
Favorite Pass Time When Not at Jess LC: Writing, Getting Frustrated, and deleting my writing
Favorite Piece of Jess LC Jewelry: It's a secret....COMING SOON and the Franklin I Love You

(Susie doesn't normally look this cranky, but she was having a good hair day)

Welcome to Behind the Chevron Curtain

If you are reading this it is because you either:
A- Love Jess LC
or
B-Love Make Under My Life

Both of those mean you love Jess, but as the other ladies behind Jess LC, we felt it was our time to let you in to meet us. See what we are loving, and possibly get a few laughs.  Yes, we think we are hilarious. So welcome to our blog, sit back, enjoy some good 80's music, questionable movie selections, and sarcasm to the maximum (with a muffin or two).

(Susie, Kat, Jess, Melissa)