Meet Jess LC

I was so excited to get to chat with Jess from {Jess LC}, a Chicago based designer who runs a successful business that she started when she was 15 years old!  I love Jess' {story} because she is passionate, dedicated and a hard worker - 3 traits that make any woman stand out! :)  But... I also love, love, love her products!  She is known for her jewelry collection as well as her chic handbag line - the Lake Shore Collection!  I think every woman I know is going to receive her {Lake Shore Clutch} as a Christmas present this year!  Oh, and this {necklace} is one of my favorites, I wear it often :)  Since you can read all about how she started her business on her website, I thought it would be fun to ask Jess some personal questions.... check them out below and then hop on over to her {blog} or {online flagship store} for more browsing!  Thanks Jess for allowing me to feature you today!

images via Jess LC {Lake Shore Lookbook}

{1} What is your favorite item from your line? 

Hm, I think my favorite item is the Lake Shore Tote. However... I do wear the crossbody just as much, if not more often.

{2} What are you inspired by? 

I am usually most inspired by interior trends and applying them to my designs. Since I love decor more than any other hobby (besides bag collecting), it is easy to get ideas from furniture or home photos. But, once I have my inspiration, I then go about making sure that there is a lot of flexibility with my pieces so they can be worn multiple ways, or with most items in my closet. I'm all about intentional design. 

{3} What was your biggest "wow" moment during your career so far? 

Great question! I remember our first Daily Candy feature a few years back being a huge milestone for me. I had wanted to be on their site for years as I developed my brand and after 9 years or so, it finally happened! Needless to say, it was a great email to get. I now have it framed in my home. 

{4} Is there is anything in the future at Jess LC that we should keep our eyes out for? 

Yep! There are four new collections coming out this fall in brand new areas we haven't touched before. I can't say too much, but I can say the collection names will be Quincey, Webster, Grand, and Randolph - we name our collections after Chicago streets. 

{5} What is in your bag? 

Since it's the summer, my bag doesn't carry much. Right now it has a hot pink reusable grocery bag, a pen, my gold leather coin purse from an upcoming collection, and my smart phone. Oh, and I keep a Neutrogena lip balm in there as well.