Wednesday, July 11, 2012 • by Lauren

Blogger on Spotlight: Jessica of Bows & Sequins

Jessica, as she prefers to be called, professes her love for bows and sequins in a blog that says just that: Bows & Sequins. Her amazing flair for fashion has drawn us into her blogging life and it’s not just the sequins (or the bows) but the way she mixes and matches the pieces from her closet to constitute a stylish look. She tells us quite frankly about her obsessions: (faux) fur, leopard, J.Crew, giant jewels, glitter, and amazing shoes.

ALDO AEILLO in GOLD, $44 from $60. Aren’t these shoes (in above photo as seen on Jessica) truly fabulous?! Inspired by classic vulcanized runners, the textile lace-ups will bring your weekend look to the next level. Low-top design with back buckle and strap detail.

In another photo from a blog post titled Fun & Festive, she wears a blue sequin long sleeved dress from TIBI which she paired with nude pumps. One of our fave online boutiques, ShopBop, used to sell this dress (now sold out). Jessica (along with her roommate) loves to play hostess and primp the apartment for her bestest friends.

”You know I love a good excuse to channel my inner Martha Stewart!”

More from Jessica: “Sometimes I feel like my life revolves around my closet and finding fabulous things to put in it. I enjoy the fickleness, creativity, and frivolity of fashion, and have an eye for style and trendsetting. Getting dressed is my absolute favorite thing to do each day. As cliche as it is, Rachel Zoe is my idol. Rachel Zoe + a little Martha Stewart.”

“Most everything I love is adorned with bows or sequins.”

Jessica can cook up a pretty preppy style in which she adds flavor to with a bold dash of sequins. I love how she mixes basic patterns such as stripes and dots with animal print and sequins. A bit of glitter can really give any look that 360-degree turn! And since we’re avid fanatics of the sequined outerwear, here are 2 of our favorite pieces to make your next outfit just about perfect! We urge you to keep one sweater or blazer in your closet — you’ve gotta believe how handy they can get!