Made in America Monday: Second Base

How many articles of clothing are hanging in your closet unworn simply because they are too sheer, too low cut, or you don't have the right bra for them?  Probably tons.  

Well, I have found the solution for all of your problems, ok not all of them, but at least most of your boobie-related ones...

I'd like to introduce you do the camisole motherload otherwise known as Second Base.  

Let's get real here, if you name your camisole company Second Base, I'm going to like you right from the get-go.  My twisted sense of humor can't get enough of that kind of snark.  Couple that humor with a fantastic product that makes me smack myself in the forehead and say "why didn't I think of that?" and then make that product right here in the USA, and you've got yourself a winner, winner chicken dinner type of situation.

Second Base is your one-stop shop for any camisole you might need.  They come in a variety of lengths, colors, and necklines to work with any outfit.   The demi is perfect for coverage of cleavage and bra and is great for layering without the bulk.  The midi styles are ideal to wear under a sheer blouse and the longer maxis camis are a game changer when it comes to leggings (think: no show camel toe).

Here's how it works:

Easy.  Peasy.

I couldn't wait to try one.  Second Base sent me the Janie in sky blue and I instantly fell in love.  It adds just the right amount of coverage and a fun pop of color to this low-cut cowl neck sweater from H&M:

Sizing tip:  I wear a 32D and the small fits perfectly.

Love it as much as I do?  Dying to get your hand on one?  Today just might be your lucky day.  I'm teaming up with Second Base and USA Love List for a fantastic giveaway!  Woot!  Woot!

One lucky lady will win one item of her choosing from Second Base, so take some time to shop around Second Base, see what you like, and enter for your chance to win one of your own (up to a $48 value)!

Click the +1 button for further instructions on each entry. This giveaway will close at midnight on Thursday November 14. The winner will be randomly selected, verified for correct entry participation, and notified by email.

Enter here:

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Best of luck lovelies!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Check out how Jill from USA Love List styled her Celeste – Lace Demi from Second Base here.  The possibilities are endless.

Encourage Beauty

Don't fall out of your chair, I know it's Saturday.  I just need to share this with you.  Right.  Now.

For the month of November, I'm participating in #EncourageBeauty - the collaborative effort of Hilary Rushford of Dean Street Society and Ana of In Honor of Design.

#EcourageBeauty is a celebration of your own beauty and a way to use your words and your actions to lift up others.  The driving force behind it is the idea that:

"You have the power to make people around you, friends or strangers, feel more beautiful for who they are both on the outside and the inside, with your words."

This morning, I woke up to my first official hate mail.  And while I dusted it off and took to facebook with this comment:

It got me thinking.

I am a confident 31-year-old wife and mother of two.  I'm happy in my marriage, my career, my family.  I truly believe that I am beautiful in my imperfections.  I know I am a good person.  I know I am loved. But what about the women out there with different circumstances?  The wife who just found out her husband has been cheating?  The college girl battling an eating disorder?  The woman who put on fifty pounds while her sick child was in the hospital?  What if someone says/writes hateful words to her?  She is already on the edge, already doubting, already struggling with her self image, marital issues, illness, stress, heartache etc.  What would those unkind words to do her?  They would rock her whole world.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting hard battle."

Words are powerful.  They change hearts, minds, and lives.  Today more than ever, I am committed to being mindful of what I say.  I will choose kindness.

Will you join me?  Let's #encouragebeauty together.  Let's be a force for good.

Today's prompt is "Email with Love."  Please feel free to use the image below (it's mine) and e-mail it to a friend who needs to hear these three powerful words today:

You are.

Know it.  Own it.  Believe it.

Then share the love.

#EcourageBeauty

xoxo

Jenny

PS-  Watch this.  It's Christian singer Johnny Diaz's "Beautiful You" video from 2009.  Relevant no matter what your faith is:

 

Fashion Week of Rochester Recap

It's hard to believe it's already been two weeks since I was backstage for Fashion Week of Rochester.  I had the best time doing walkthroughs with the models and helping the girls with quick changes.  It was great to see so many people from Rochester's local fashion community come together for such a worthy cause.

The energy backstage was palpable - I loved being in the thick of things and am already excited for next year.

Here are some behind the scenes shots from one fashionista to another. ;)

Fashion at the Factory

Pre-Show #Selfie
Tank and Earrings:  Free People
Vintage Jewelry + Alex & Ani + Emerson & Oliver

Photo Op!
Jacket:  Buffalo
Scarf:  Forever 21
Bag:  Old Navy
Jeans:  Paige
Booties:  Target (sold out online)

Hair and Makeup

Swag Bags

Color! 

Walk Through

Wardrobe

The Spirit of Fashion

Pre-Show #Selfie
Top:  Forever 21
Vintage Jewelry + Artwark coil ring

I might have been backstage, but my boots ended up walking the runway...

Walk Through

Backstage

With the lovely Ewa, Model/Firefighter Extraordinaire

Fashion on Franklin

Pre-Show #Seflie after getting m'hair did at Shear Ego Jacket:  Buffalo
Dress:  Dolce Vita
Necklace:  Old Navy
Tights:  Merona (Target)
Shoes:  Poetic License

Backstage

More Backstage

Runway!

Artistix 

Boutique Crawl

 What I Bought:  

Vintage 1950s Dress from Treasure Trove Vintage

Necklace from Peppermint

That's a lot of Devil Dollars
Marlies Dekkers, Fortnight, and Kouture.
Don't do the math...

What I Wish I Bought:

Jenni Button Moto Jacket

St. John Fur and Leather Coat at Panache

Vintage Fur Capelet (also at Panache)

Did you attend any of the events for Fashion Week?  What was your favorite?  What would you love to see next year?

Have a great weekend kiddos!  Get out and #shoplocal!

xoxo

Jenny