Two for Tuesday: Madewell Cutoffs

One of my favorite items in my summer wardrobe is a pair of Madewell acid wash cutoffs.  They are distressed, just lose enough, and can be worn with anything.

Here are two examples of how I styled mine this week:

1.  Daytime Shopping

Dorfman Pacific Co. fedora, Madwell sunnies, F21 top, Target bag, Madewell cutoffs.
Doesn't get much easier than this:  no makeup, no jewelry, no shower?  No problem. 

2.  Beachside Dinner

Madewell sunnies (as headband), Shop Peppermint earrings, TJMaxx top,
JCrew belt, Beau ring, a million bracelets, Madewell cutoffs.

What's your favorite wear-with-anything summer staple?

xoxo

Jenny

   

That Time I Wore Silver Pants ~ A Special Edition of Made in America Monday

No, not this time:

This time:

I'd be lying if I said I saw these metallic silver skinny jeans and instantly fell in love.  Actually, I didn't give them a second glance.  I picked out the same jeans in black for a girlfriend to try on and went about my merry way.  Thankfully, Miss Kiley (owner of Kouture) handed me a pair, told me they were REVERSIBLE, on sale for $40!!!!, and insisted I try them on.  I'm so glad I did.  They fit PERFECTLY and are just far enough outside my comfort zone to be fashionably fun.

What are these magic, reversible jeans you ask?  Well, (sadly for you) Kouture is currently sold out, buuuuut, they are BLEULAB, retail for $225 and are proudly made in the USA.  I'm obsessed, if they weren't sold out I would buy them in every color.  Love, love, love!

More on this look:

Madewell Sunnies on My Head

Groop Dealz Necklace

Top:  Forever 21
Jeans:  BLEULAB Detour Leggings in French Chalk with Silver Coating

Left:  Balla Bling, yard sale find, Stella and Dot, Madwell ring, estate piece
Right:  Michael Kors, Stella and Dot, Cornells
J.Crew Clutch

BCBG wedges via TJ Maxx
Stella and Dot earrings

Are you having a case of the Mondays?  Try wearing something a little outside your comfort zone this week; remember, fashion should be FUN!  Take a lesson from the Tin Man and throw some metallic into the mix, you might just surprise yourself.

xoxo

Jenny

  

Two for Tuesday: It's all About the Shoes

Shoes can make or break an outfit.  They can also take a look from casual to dressy faster than you can say NORDSTROM Anniversary Sale.

Take this look for example:

1.  Daytime Flats

2.  Evening Wedges

Which to do prefer comfy flats or sky high heels?

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Outfit details:  Madewell sunnies, Arizona dress via JCPenney, Gap clutch, a million bracelets, Old Navy ring, Lands End Canvas flats, BCBG wedges.

 

Two for Tuesday: One Top Two Looks

I am loving this shear Converse top that I got at Target this spring.  Here are two ways I've worn it.

1.  With boyfriend jeans and wedges:

Wavy hair, don't care.

That's my cool kid/tough girl face.  It needs work.

2.  With mint skinnies and wedges.

Ballerina bun.  Dirty hair, don't care.

Hey look, it's me standing pigeon toed...something different for your Tuesday...

Hope your week is off to a fabulous start, 

xoxo

Jenny

PS-  Sometimes I randomly break out into song int he middle of a shoot.  It's fine...

High on Life

 

Romper Love

I've been a fan of the romper for some time now.  Unfortunately as a tall girl, they never seemed to fit.  They would always"ride up" if you catch my drift.  Let's just say camel toe is never a good look.  Ever.

I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when I tried on this baby at Anthropologie and it actually fit.  

Happy dance!

It was the perfect thing to wear to my launch party for the Rochester Blogger Network last night.  I needed something cool, comfortable, and fun: check, check, check.

I opted for a loser fit than the model pictured above and here is how I styled it:

It was a hot one, so the pony tail was a must!

I slapped on some bracelets, rings, and a great pair of silver earrings.

Loved how these Target wedges looked with it!

My Madewell sunnies added to the retro feel.

A simple envelope clutch from Francesca's held all my essentials:
phone, business cards, hot pink YSL lipstick etc.

Bold lips added a pop of color.

And I was ret to go!

I loved how functional and comfortable this romper was.  It is definitely going to be a wardrobe staple in this fashionista's closet all summer long!

What about you?  What's your favorite thing to wear when the weather starts to heat up?

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Post about last night's fantastic event coming soon to Flower City Fashion and Beauty.  Stay tuned!

  

Ripped Jeans as Evening Wear? Just Add Glitter.

You can get the details of my fabulous Saturday spent enjoying the best in Rochester fashion, beauty, and nightlife over at Flower City Fashion and Beauty.  Here, we're going to talk about the important stuff:  like what I'm wearing and how to dress up a boyfriend jean and t-shirt with evening accessories. ;)

I needed an outfit that would transition from salon time, to front row seats at a fashion show, to a VIP after party at one of the chicest spots in Rochester.  Not an easy task.

 Here is what I wore:

Old Navy tee, Gap sexy boyfriend jeans, Madewell sunnies.
Hair, makeup, and gel mani c/o Allora Salon and Spa in Victor, NY.

You take away my jewelry, throw my hair in a pony, and slap on some flip flops and this look is about as casual as it gets, but paired with the right accessories, a great pair of ripped boyfriend jeans can take you from day to night like it's nobody's business.

Exhibit A - The Bag:  J.Crew Glitter Clutch

Exhibit B - The Jewels and Nails

Bracelets:  Jewelry by Lindsay, thrifted, J.Crew
Rings:  Estate chocolate diamonds, Madewell

What can I say?  A perfect gel mani in a look-at-me, bold shade can really pull a look together.

Michael Kors Watch
Bracelets:  Groop Dealz, Stella and Dot, BallaBling

Exhibit C - The Shoes:  Calvin Klein Coral Suede and Cork Heels

You can take a super casual outfit (boyfriend jeans and tee) to the next level by pairing on-trend evening accessories.  Add some bling, an evening bag, and a pair of killer heels, and you just took your look from day to night.  (And kept things super-comfy to boot).  Win-win.  When in doubt, add some glitter.  It seems to work for Ke$ha...

What's your go-to look to take you from day to evening?

xoxo

Jenny

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Elephants, Leopards, and Arm Parties... Oh My!

On Sunday, I participated in the 4th annual Smile for Hope to benefit Safe Journey, a local organization that supports women affected by domestic violence.  I had a table promoting my blogs (The Flower City Fashionista and Flower City Fashion and Beauty) and my new personal shopping business.

Here is what I wore:

Now a little multiple choice for your Wednesday morning:

Where is my orange elephant print button down from?

a.  Anthropologie

b.  Madewell

c.  GAP

d.  Kmart

If you answered d.  Kmart, you are correct (and probably a little shocked).  Since starting my personal shopping business, I've familiarized myself with Sears, Kmart, and Lands End brands and merchandise (probably a good idea since they write my paycheck).   Six months ago, I would have never walked into a Kmart for clothes; it just wasn't on my radar.  Now, it has become an affordable option for on-trend shoes, clothing, and accessories.  I loooove this Jaclyn Smith button down (did I just say that out loud?) and know I will get a lot of wear out of it.  It can be dressed up or down, used as a layering piece and be worn all seasons.  Love, love, love!

Here is how I styled it for Sunday's event:

Jaclyn Smith for Kmart shirt, Big City Bags and Jewelry necklace, Fahsye earrings

Old Navy belt, GAP sexy boyfriend jeans, Louis Vuitton bag,
 Madewell sunglasses and bow ring,  estate chocolate diamond and gold ring

Bracelets:  yard sale, Stella and Dot, Old Navy, Groop Dealz,
Shashi (c/o POPSugar Must Have)

Michael Kors watch, Fahsye bracelets from Thailand,
Cornells Jewelers engagement ring and wedding band

Mossimo for Target Leopard platform pumps
My feet were KILLING me by the end of the day - but they sure did look cute...

Just in case there aren't enough pictures of me in this post, here are some more of the complete look with my Madewell sunnies on:

What's your favorite new piece for spring?  Do you shop Kmart?  Want me to help you find cute pieces like this top?  Sign up for my free personal shopping services here.

Happy Hump Day!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- I'm hosting an online Stella and Dot trunk show this week!  Join the party here.

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