Jess Constable (owner/genius behind Jess LC and Makeunder My Life) emailed me a few months ago wondering if I'd be willing to model for her look book for her fall collection called Diversey. The most emphatic yes! came out of my mouth and then a squeal. And then she asked if Bryan (Mr. Everyday) would shoot it. He too squealed. You can imagine how excited we were. So excited that we went to Subway for lunch to celebrate. (true story)
First things first -- we love Chicago. I hope you paused dramatically between each word because it's true, we have a fascination with that city. So Jess being in Chicago invited us up a few weekends ago to shoot the look book. It was like a dream being there. And then we met Jess. From the first 30 seconds of meeting her, it was like I'd known her for years. I know this is hard to believe but I'm moderately shy in person, but Jess made us feel immediately at home.
We got to meet Susie, Jess's right hand woman, and Megan, a talented young stylist and from there we toted all around Lincoln Park shooting the look book. It was a magical, magical day. So now I'm going to hush up and show you a few of my favorite shots of the day.
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amazing! You are definitely the perfect model for the collection! And I'm dying for the jewelry!
These pictures are lovely. What a great opportunity!
And where did you get that hat?
AH! This is exciting indeed!
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I love the jewelry and your modeling was perfect! I especially love the little bracelet! its so dainty!
I love the bracelet, and you look fab! [fab is a trendy word, right?]
Gorgeous shots!
These photos are beautiful, Kendi! Well done to you and Bryan!
I love this shoot as much as the one Tieka did with Jess LC. She makes such beautiful things!
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That Jess LC shop is amazing!!
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So awesome, Kendi. Jess LC's jewelry is exactly my type. Simple, delicate and pretty. You did an awesome job too (and Bryan, naturally). I really like the shot of you in the blue jacket!
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Yay Chicago! Yay Kendi!
greatt picss!! :)) u look great!
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The pics are amazing!!!! I'm so thrilled for you, Kendi, and Bryan too for this opportunity!!
Baeutiful! Show us more! (pictures, of course, don't think dirty:D)
Have a beautiful Saturday!
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Oh my goodness, you are STUNNING. These pictures are fantastic! You look absolutely beautiful and are the perfect model for such an endeavor.
It sounds like you had a great time and made good friends in the process. Yay!
So fun! Gorgeous jewelry and pictures!
What an honor, these pictures are amazing. I especially love the ones of you in the red hat :)
Exquisite! These photos are gorgeous and showcase the pieces so well. Congrats to all of you for a job well done!
I was so excited to see you pop up on Make Under My Life! You and Jess are the first two blogs I check every day... no joke!! I already shot Jess a note telling her how much I love the baubles. So it is only fair to let you know how adorable you were in every photo :-)
(hope you are not still stuck in the airport when you read this)
Congratulations! That is so exciting, and you look amazing!
that's so awesome! Congrats on the opportunity. You look so beautiful!
OOH. I better not! I might buy all of them. Love these pictures. You are seriously GORGEOUS
Yes, Chicago is the best city ever! I love it there. So many things to do... I hope you had some delicious thick-crust pizza! These photos are great. Love the collection!
Great collection, great model & great pics :-)
that must have been SO MUCH FUN.
I'm loving the earrings in the last shot :)
These are such gorgeous photos! I love them all, especially the ones with the pink beret. These would be so much fun!
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gorgeous pieces and I really like that little bracelet (the one where you're holding the coffee cup) and the necklace where you have on the blue and yellow. I DO plan to buy this season! Beautiful!
Congrats to you and Mr. Everyday!
It's kind of unfair that you don't have ugly days :) You are absolutely beautiful, kendi! :)
cute!
Congratulations Kendi....you look fabulous as always..sounds like a very nice little trip...and congrats to hubby as well:)
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Kendi, you have an amazing sense of style! Very much deserved :) x
Just want to say "bonjour" from France, cause I really enjoy to have discovered your fashion blog ! I'm not at all a skinny girl and your style inspired me a lot !
Oh my goodness, how cute are you! And HOW CUTE is that paisley bracelet!! So glad I just stumbled on your blog.. I'm your newest follower.
You're right... tons of great pieces to choose from. My two favorites --on the Diversey site and in your pictures-- are the delicate bracelet and the long paisley drop necklace. Also, kudos to the stylist! The color palette that shows up in your favorites posted here is just lovely... what a nice segue into fall. :)
Gorgeous (both you and the jewelry)!
What an honor and what great shots!! Jealous and exicted for you all at the same time.
I love the picture of you in the navy dress and the yellow cardigan. I can see why she chose you to represent her brand! Of all the fashion blogs, yours is my favorite.
you look (and are) simply adorable!
you look (and are) simply adorable!
Thank you so, so, so much, Kendi! As I've made it so clear, I adore you and Bryan and can't wait to see each other again soon!
I also love the picture with the navy dress and yellow cardigan! (Where's the cardigan from? I've been looking for one :) Also, the necklace in that pic is beautiful!
Omgosh, Kendi, that is ah-mah-zing!! Congrats to u!! I agree, these pieces are beautiful! Bryan also did an amazing job with the photoshoot:)
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love, love, loving the jesslc collection.
Where did you go for the coffee? I love that leaf design, it's so pretty!
Brianne -- I got my cardigan from J.Crew in Dec. 2009.
Tiffany -- we went to Intelligentsia (spelling?). It was in the Lincoln Park/Lakeview area.
THANK YOU everyone for the sweet sweet comments!! You're are all precious!
thanks for the warning! i do love every piece! gorgeous!!
Kendi...where did you get that mustard color sweater, or is it yellow? I've absolutely love the color and the texture!
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