Made in America Monday: Chrissy's Knee High Socks Giveaway

Happy Monday Kiddos!

I am teaming up with Chrissy's Knee High Socks and USA Love List to bring you a great Made in the USA Giveaway!  Woot!  Woot! 

If you love fun socks as much as I do you'll want to enter this giveaway.  Chrissy's Knee High Socks come in a wide variety of patterns and styles and can even be customized with your own text or logo.  So fun!  One lucky winner will receive a $50 credit to shop Chrissy’s Knee High Socks and with so many styles and patterns to chose from you can't go wrong! With 4th of July right around the corner - I'm loving my red, white and blue USA pair!  I will definitely be rocking them on Thursday!

Which styles will you choose if you win?

Click the +1 button for further instructions on each entry. This giveaway closes midnight on July 11. The winner will be randomly selected, verified for correct entry participation, and notified by email.

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Best of luck lovelies!

xoxo

Jenny

  

Time to Join My Party

Seriously though, I'm about to join my own party, just because I can. (Plus I want to make sure it works).

If you haven't heard, I'm hosting a "Blogger with Balls" link up party and blog hop. It's my first one and no one has signed up yet so I'm starting to get a complex.  After crying into my hot apple cider, I did what any other rational person would do:  write my own outfit post and link up with myself.

So, without further ado... my balls:

Ball Close Up

Looking down...

Looking down...again...

Hello, tree.

When it doubt, grab the jacket

Baby Got Back

I'm wearing my J.Crew bubble necklace (via ebay), pleather jacket via Lord &Taylor, H&M sweater, a.n.a. jeans via JCPenney, Kenneth Cole hoop earrings via Blue,  and Fabianelli boots via Marshalls.

I looooove this jacket.  Today was the first time I wore it.  I snagged it at 40% at Lord and Taylor's anniversary sale last weekend - after seeing it one of my fabulous readers and forcing her divulge her shopping secrets.  I don't know about you, but I love sharing a good deal (especially when I'm on the receiving end).  Don't you?  Now we just have to make sure we don't wear it on the same day... that would just be awkward...

Hope you had a great weekend!

Make sure you link up and show me your balls!!!!

xoxo

Jenny

ROC'n the Runway Part 2

For your viewing pleasure, some more pics from Friday night's Peek @ Blue:

Me and the lovely Fon Sakulsurarat, graphic designer and photographer extraordinaire.  
See her work here:  www.ideasigner.com
and here:  www.iloveroc.com

Me and the hubs (that's his game face)
I'm wearing a Banana Republic dress and can not for the life of me remember where I got those earrings...
Hair by Jessica Shade of Oggi Domani Salon in Pittsford

The Fashion Show

Everything I am wearing is for sale at Blue

The skirt on this gown is gorgeous!

If anyone else has pictures to share, please email them to me at jennifersanzo@yahoo.com.  I'd also like to send a big virtual thank you to everyone at Blue and ABVI/Goodwill for letting me be a part of such a wonderful event.  I'll be sending good karma and ready shoppers your way. 

ROC'n the Runway Part 1

I didn't fall down!  Wooo hooo!  I did wail a photographer in the face with my lilac bouquet [read:  table centerpiece] but other than that, my first runway modeling experience was a success.  It was so much fun.  I can't even begin to tell how what an amazing job the people at ABVI-Goodwill have done with this store.  The boutique is gorgeous, the selection: spectacular, and the prices: outrageous.  The best part is that all of the proceeds go to charity.   

Here are some highlights from Friday night's Peek @ Blue.  Everything was done to perfection.  Bravo!

The models:
Katrina Irwin-News 8
Rachel Barnhart-13WHAM
Nikki Rudd-News 10 NBC
Nicole Casciani-Via Giarsole/Pittsford Wines
Steve Vogt-Rochester Young Professionals
Jason Roberts-Rochester Victory Alliance
and me!!!  Jennifer Sanzo-The Flower City Fashionista

Here is the video the hubs took with his phone.  Horrific quality, but you get the idea.  To watch a professional video of the fashion show click here:  Peek @ Blue Fashion Show.

Dear engaged women of Rochester, 

Make sure you check out the selection at Blue before buying a gown.  Why pay $3000+ for a dress when you can pay $300?  There is a full rack of donated designer samples (including the lovely gown I wore) and they are gorgeous.  And just think of the fabulous honeymoon you can go on if you save a bundle on your dress!  Win-win!

So now that Blue is open to the public, I'm dying to know what everyone thinks:  were you blown away?  How crazy was the crowd at the grand opening this morning?  And perhaps even more importantly, what did you buy????  

Lame-o

So, the truth is, I'm running a yard/bake sale for MOMS Club of Fairport to raise money for Golisano Children's Hospital tomorrow and Saturday.  Since I've been setting up all day today and will be working the sale all day tomorrow, I can't promise any exciting content...at least not until Saturday.

You see, Friday night I am making my runway modeling debut at Blue's Pre-Launch Party (in a wedding gown no less).  Please pray I don't fall down!  I'll definitely be blogging about my experience in Saturday's post, but as for today and tomorrow, you're going to have to deal with content that I did not write.  I know I know.  Lame-o!

So today, I rip off Rachel Zoe (God love her).  Keep in mind that I am only borrowing content so that I can raise money for charity.  (That makes it all ok).  If you would like to donate to Golisano Children's Hospital click here:  I'd love to help!  For those of you who actually read this blog for its fashion and beauty content, here is today's Zoe Report.  Enjoy.

Hi RZ, I am feeling "snoozy" about my beauty routine and want to change it up for summer. What cool new products should I try? Thanks! –Britney, via Submit A Question Britney, Brace yourself, because I have an abundance of fresh beauty loot for you to explore! New on the scene for summer are body bronzers, punchy polishes and flirty scents that will prettify you to per-fec-tion. Check 'em out below and gear up to get gorgeous. xoRZ 1. Healthy Glow Summer Powder ($46) by Dior: Achieve sun-kissed skin at the stroke of a brush with this lightweight powder compact. 2. Body Illuminator ($45) by NARS: Formulated with Monoï de Tahiti Oil, this illuminating body bronzer will make you glow from head to toe! Get free shipping on yours here. 3. Shinebox Highlight and Shimmer Collection ($39) by Ultraflesh: A versatile addition to any makeup bag, this set can be used on your eyes, lips and cheeks. 4. Le Prismissime 9-Colors Eyeshadow ($62) by Givenchy: Recreate the bold looks seen on this season's runways with Givenchy's multi-colored palette. 5. Flighty Zoom Lash ($14) by MAC: Available in classic black and three eye-catching hues, this limited-edition mascara is mah-jor! 6. Aqua Liner ($23) by Make Up For Ever: A waterproof eyeliner is a must in the summertime—love the rainbow of hues available from Make Up For Ever. 7. Splash Scent in Ginger ($68) by Marc Jacobs: Switch out your go-to scent for summer with this travel-inspired splash! 8. Smooth Sailing Anti-Frizz Cream ($24) by Fekkai: Keep beach frizz at bay with Fekkai's newest hair weapon. 9. Girls Just Want To Have Fun Nail Polish ($16) by Deborah Lippmann: Coral is one of my all-time favorite shades for summer; Deborah Lippmann shows us how it's done with this fetching color. 10. Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($40) by Bobbi Brown: This 3-in-1 tinted moisturizer offers your skin sun protection, hydration and natural coverage. Obsessed! Availability: Shop Beauty In Bloom now at Rachelzoe.com.

Blue to the Rescue

Good morning!  I'm sitting in Mc Donald's in Ringwood NJ using their wifi because even though it is 2011, my parents do not have the internet; they don't even own a computer!  I shouldn't complain though.  Coming here is like a mini vacation.  The radio is on - I've got a cup of coffee (which isn't nearly as bad as I anticipated) and I have not yet been tempted to eat anything deep fried.  It's going to be a great day!

Had a great Mother's Day (even with the drive to NJ).  Went to church, drove 5 hours with a (well-behaved) two year old in the back seat, had a lovely dinner at Arta, and then visited with an old friend.   We sat in my old room, talked about boys and tried on each other's clothes- it was like I never left.  She tried on my anthro tops and target shoes, while I tried on her Prada, YSL, LV, and Chanel.  Ha!  The only problem with spending time with this dear friend and her fabulous wardrobe, is that it makes me want to shop.  And I mean SHOP...it makes me want to buy things like this:

Anyone want to give me $1,820.00?  Anyone?

and this:

Burberry London

Marystow Double Breasted Trenchcoat
$1,095.00

Let's be honest:  I can't afford either.  Not.Even.Close.

This is why I am so excited about Blue!  Don't know what Blue is?  It's a Goodwill Boutique - I know I know, it sounds like an oxymoron.  However, the more I read about it the more interested I become.  Listen:  "If you think our one-of-a-kind designer apparel, shoes and home decor look good, wait 'til you see how good it feels.  Because every dollar you spend at blue goes right back into the community. and each time you cleanse your closet and replenish our boutique, you're also saving gorgeous threads and housewares from life in a landfill.  It's a revival:  for your wardrobe, your community, your planet.  If the blue fits, it feels good from the inside out."  So in essence, when you shop at Blue you're saving money on designer duds, giving back to those in need, and helping the environment?  How can you go wrong?  I can't wait to check it out.

The "style revival" begins Saturday May 21 at 9 am at 3350 Monroe Ave across from Pittsford Plaza.  Want to get in before the doors open to the public?  Join me for Peek @ Blue - a pre-launch party for young professionals 21 and older on Friday May 20th from 6-9pm.  There will be free drinks and food, a fashion show with local celebs, and lots of prizes.  You can rsvp here:  I'm coming!

Still want to know more about Blue?  Read yesterday's write up in the Democrat and Chronicle by clicking here:  Blue.

Don't Hate Cuz Ya Aint (in Florida)

This morning I left the kiddo with grandma and grandpa and went to VIP Nails in Palm Coast for a glorious pedicure.  They need to open a salon in Rochester; they take their time (none of that get in and get out nonsense), have a friendly staff, and quite possibly the best massage chairs ever.  Oh and they only charge $25 for a pedi!!!!  Ah Florida, how I love thee, let me count the ways!  I keep asking myself why I don't live here, but alas that is not the point of today's post.  I want to talk about blue:  the top trending nail color for pedis this spring.  Since I was already wearing a blue dress, I thought what the heck, let's give it a whirl.

That's me wearing a blue maxi dress from Your Best Friend's Closet, thrifted bag,
American Eagle sandals,  Aldo sunglasses, Walmart hoop earrings, and a Movado watch.

Rochester friends, this is called sunshine.

And these are my very blue toes.
OPI Blue My Mind

I'm not sold.  I don't love it; don't hate it.  I'm apathetic.  I do think I would much prefer more of a navy.  Like Eva Mendes here:

Gorgeous!

What do you think?  Is blue polish a do or a don't?  And since VIP Nails is over 1,000 miles from home,  where is the best [read: cleanest] place to get a pedi for $30 or less in Rochester?  Ok...go!