Made in America Monday: Alex and Ani

Better to be late to the party than never show up, right?  Alex and Ani is all the rage; people are talking it about it literally everywhere I go.

This Saturday, I FINALLY checked out Alex and Ani in the Culver Road Armory.  It was love at first sight.  I love, love, LOVE their bangles!  I was thrilled to learn they are made in America and even more excited to hear about their Charity by Design collection that gives back to various charitable organizations.  What a fantastic company!  Not only is there jewelry just the right mix of edge and elegance, but the company's core values are admirable.  This is the type of jewelry I want to wear:  american-made, community-oriented, and fashion-forward.

I could have easily bought twenty bracelets, but settled on these three:

The card accompanying this bracelet read:
"Like a puzzle piece, every individual is shaped differently with unique talents, perspectives, and beliefs.
Once we share these gifts with each other, positivity will spread and hope will endure.
Embrace the energy of the Piece of the Puzzle Charm and realize that we are all interwoven parts of a greater masterpiece."

This puzzle piece is worn with love and pride for my niece Erin and cousin Jeremy.*
*20% of sales go to the National Autism Association.   

It was meant to be, look how great they fit with my arm party of choice.  (I wear these babies almost every day).

Have you hopped on the Alex and Ani band wagon yet?  What's your favorite piece from their collection?

Enjoy the rest of your Monday!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- It's not too late to win some jewelry from last week's featured artist,  Jewelry by Artwark.  Contest ends midnight tomorrow.  Enter here.

  

Local Store Info:

Alex and Ani Victor 236 High Street Extension Victor, NY 14564 1(585)598-3853 victor@alexandani.com

Alex and Ani Rochester
145 Culver Road Armory
Rochester, NY 14620
1(585)730-8018
rochester@alexandani.com

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

 

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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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