Two for Tuesday: Polka Dots and Animal Spots

Think you can pair animal prints with polka dots and not look like the crazy cat lady?

I'm about to tell you that you can.

I say, rock those polka dots and animal spots.  I also say thank God for Hilary Rushford and #stylemeoctober.  How did I ever get dressed all by myself?

Todays look:

Earrings: c/o Aldo
Sweater:  Kmart
Necklace:  Claire Flair
Bracelets:  Stella and Dot, JCrew, Jewelry by Lindsay, and thrifted
Watch:  Michael Kors
Jeans:  Forever 21
Shoes:  GAP
Nail Decals:  Forever 21 (peeled right off - I recommend Sephora brand instead)

Want to know the best part about this outfit?  Total cost (not including jewelry) =  $33.00!!!  People, I am rounding up!  I paid $18 for the sweater, $8 for the jeans, and $7 for the shoes.

Let me teach you my ways.  Hire me as your personal shopper.

How do you feel about mixing animal prints and polka dots?  Cute? Or Ca-razy?  You don't need to tell me how you feel about a $33 outfit - I know you love it ;).

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

  

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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Who's Ready for the Weekend?

After what has proved to be an emotionally-trying week comes to a close, I think we could all use a little R&R and are welcoming the weekend with open arms.

Just wanted to tie up some lose ends around here before I send you all on your way to enjoying some QT with the ones you love best.  

Weekly updates:

1.  My giveaway for an adorable hot pink wrap bracelet from local Brockport, NY boutique BeBe Mills ends at midnight tonight.  Be sure to enter here.

2.  I'm hosting an online Stella and Dot party - with a free shipping flash sale going on today and tomorrow - I want to buy the entire collection and am sure you will too.  You can party with me here.  

3.  This Sunday, I'll be attending the 4th annual Smile for Hope as a vendor promoting this little bloggity blog o'mine and my personal shopping business.  Exclusive coupons and giveaways will be happening - you don't want to miss this.  Plus all the proceeds go to benefit Safe Journey, a non-residential resource and support center for women and children rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse and violence.  

4.  Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey has made Amazon's Best Selling Gothic and Romantic Literary Criticism List.  (You KNOW you're a dork when this is exciting ha!)

5.  I need to decide what I am wearing to my friend's wedding on Block Island in June.  I think I have it narrowed down to these three gowns from Rent the Runway.  Which one?  Help.  Me.  Choose.

That's all for now - only a few more hours til the weekend kiddos!  Hang in there!

xoxo

Jenny

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Stella and Dot Giveaway

Woot! Woot!

I am a big fan of Stella and Dot jewelry.  If money were no object, I'd buy the entire catalog.  True.  Story.  I'm also a big fan of giving away free stuff to my readers and supporting my fellow Apraxia warrior mamas.  Let's think of this as the proverbial two birds with one stone effect.

I "met"  Christine last summer when we "shared" an apartment for summer SPEAK with Nancy Kaufman.  When I say "met" I mean chatted online and when I say "shared" I mean she moved into the aparentment the day we moved out and I left her some TP and dishsoap.  Same.  Difference.  I am so grateful that the internet/social media/blogging has allowed me to "meet" so many other parents who are on this Apraxia journey with me.  I've made "friends" that I am know will last a lifetime and Christine is surely one of them.

But, enough of the all that lovey dovey stuff, let's get to the jewelry shall we?

Fantastic.

So the lovely Christine Roeske is giving away one of my personal favorites:   the gilded arrow bracelet (retail $39):

I have this bracelet and absolutely love it.  It looks adorable flying solo (see what I did there?) or hanging out with some friends.  Here is how I love to wear mine:

Arm Party from left to right: Groop Dealz, Balla Bling, Stella and Dot

Dying to get your hands on this puppy?

Enter here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Best of luck lovelies!

xoxo

Jenny