Buttons & Beaus

Workin' Girl

2012-02-16T21:49:00.004-05:00

Well, I finally did it. I can finally count myself in, I got a job. I am now a design consultant for one of my favorite companies Emma Graham. The best way I can describe this up & coming company is the beautiful love child of J.Crew & Lilly Pulitzer (also two of my favorite places to shop.) I absolutely cannot wait to get started working for this company!

Here are some reasons why:

1) EXPERIENCE!!! Oh my goodness I can't even begin to stress how important this is. Being a fashion major you get caught in a vicious cycle/rut. You need experience working with/selling clothing to get a good internship when you graduate. Well, rest assured I have been trying for 2 years to get a job in retail. Here is where the cycle begins, I need a job in retail for the experience, however I can't get a job because I don't have enough "experience". There lies the problem. But now I finally have the perfect job for this active college student lifestyle.

2)Satisfaction. My entire life my daddy always told me "If you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life." He was right. Be passionate about what you do, and don't ever let anyone talk you out of it.

3) Beautiful clothes.
4) Selling said beautiful clothes to make other people feel just as beautiful.
5) PROMOTING Emma Graham....Duh.
6) Handing out awesome promotional items at booths, raffles, philanthropy events, etc.
7) How flexible and nice the company has been.
8) Getting to be involved with something I actually care about.
9) I GET BUSINESS CARDS.....no but seriously, how legit is that??
10) Who doesn't love hosting? I get to host 3 trunk shows a semester.

Bonus:
11) i keep a blog as a Design Consultant as well: prepare yourself for blog number two!

Sneak Peak of my personal favorite
The Jenn Dress: $172

xoxo,

jill

Dates on Riverstreet

2012-02-05T17:00:00.003-05:00

Personally I love downtown Savannah, Georgia. In fact, I think it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Living only an hour away I used to love to drive up there on weekends in high school and shop. Now that i'm in college I have a new found love of Riverstreet. Here's why:

1) The charm of the harbor.

Not only is riverstreet lined with shops and restaurants, but it is also host of a great view. It's beautiful and inviting, and made from ballast stone from ships arriving from Europe over 250 years ago. For my birthday this past year, my boyfriend and I went to Rock's on The River at the Bohemian Hotel. It is a moderately priced and has something for everyone. The service was amazing, the food was delightful, and the view was even better. We opted to sit outside and watch the boats come and go. However, the later it got the more unpleasant being there became.

2) Riverstreet Sweets

Perfect. Nostalgic. Southern hospitality. You can get your favorite candy, home made fudge, something fresh baked, and even a glass bottled coke.

3)Local Music

We decided we weren't quite ready to go, and wanted to sit down and enjoy a drink. We picked one up and sat beside the harbor. There was a local man playing the sax so beautifully I'd say he'd sold his soul to the devil. To be honest it was that perfect moment I wanted. Turns out, we were sitting where the Riverboat docks. It pulled up playing Frank Sinatra and was all lit up like the fourth of July.

2012-02-04T14:54:00.001-05:00

Gorgeous outfit I threw together for a Luncheon with the girls!

Skirt: Pressed Lutea from Anthropologie $128
Blouse: Vintage v-neck Cotton Tee from J.Crew $30
Cardigan: Jackie Cardigan from J.Crew $62
Bag: Dooney & Bourke Florentine The Smith Bag $228
Shoes: H&M Ballet Flats $10.50
Earrings: Flower Posts from Forever 21 $1.50
Necklace: Short Oval Chain Necklace from Forever 21 $6.80

these are a few of my favorite things.

2012-02-03T08:36:00.001-05:00

If there are two things I can't live without it's good friends and baking. Therapeutic is the best way to describe it. Remember when you were a kid and you got to play with play-dough in class? Baking (and sewing) give me the same feeling, I get to create something beautiful from nothing with my own two hands, and I consider that a gift. It is truly inspiring.

with love,

jill

These are confetti cupcakes with a home-made buttercream frosting. Pretty and oceanic with two shades of blue and little pearls:)

Spring 2012

2012-02-02T14:23:00.000-05:00

I've written a new article for Spring 2012 FM Magazine, Georgia Southern's magazine by the club for fashion majors, Fashion Menagerie. Have a look!

with love,

jill