Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Throw Out Your Bedazzler

Embellished sweatshirts are back.

I know... I know.  Puff paint's comeback can't be far behind.  Let's just hope they skip that one and move on to something far classier like pleather... oh wait... never mind.

Since I donated my Bedazzler to Good Will years ago (oh the naivete) and have yet to purchase an "embellished sweatshirt," I developed a simple equation to keep my fashionista-self on trend:

Statement Necklace + Sweatshirt = Blinged Out Loungewear (no purchase necessary!)

Glasses:  Coach (similar in black)
Necklace:  Jane (similar)
Sweatshirt:  Forever 21 (similar with short sleeves)
Jeans: Forever 21 ($7.80) 
Jacket:  Buffalo (similar)
Bag and Shoes:  Louis Vuitton (both gifts-I can't afford that shiz)

The best part about this fashion solution is that when bejeweled sweatshirts are no longer cool, (trust me this can't last long) each piece will still be able to be worn separately while their bejeweled counterparts go the way of my once-loved bedazzler.  Catch my drift?

Good.  I'm so glad we had this talk.

Are you with me? Or do you think I'm completely out of touch?

Regardless of which size of the bejeweled argument you are on, let's just take a moment to revel in this early 90's awesomeness:

Have a great weekend lovies!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Apparently the Bedazzler is still alive and well and has it's own web site...
According to www.getbedazzler.com: "Bedazzling is back and bigger than ever."  Who knew?
Maybe I am just out of touch...

Two for Tuesday: Striped Sweater

It's Tuesday kiddos.

You know what that means....time for a #twofor!

Today = one sweater, two looks.

1.  Grunge

GAP hat, coach frames, Forever 21 sweater and leggings, Target booties (not pictured)
Perfect for and early morning Target run to beat the crowds for the Philip Lim launch only to realize you're the only person in Western NY who cares... I had the whole store to myself!!!
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2.  Comfy Casual

Madewell sunnies, Forever 21 sweater, Clair Flaire necklace,  GAP boyfriend jeans,
Nine West ballet flats, Kate Spade bag
Perfect for an early fall day at Artists' Row at the Rochester Public Market.

Loving this sweater!  Best $15 I've spent all fall!

How about you?  Snag any good deals lately?

xoxo

Jenny

 

Two for Tuesday: One Day, Two Looks

It blows my mind how different I can look throughout the course of a day.   

Saturday was as close as I ever got to starring in my own 90s teen movie.   You know, the one where the nerdy girl gets made over before prom and the big reveal consists of her getting contacts and slapping on some makeup?  Well, yeah... that pretty much sums up my Saturday (minus the prom of course).

Theses photos were taken one hour apart:

She's All That:  The Mom Edition

Isn't amazing what a little (or a ton) of makeup can do?

Love you like I love red lipstick!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Because it's too awesome NOT to include:

 

Geek is the New Chic

Some of you may not know this, but - I wear glasses.  (Not all the time, just when I want to see stuff far away - like movies...or road signs).

Or Broadway Shows, which is what I'm doing in this photo.

I do love my Christian Dior frames (pictured above), but I'm getting a little bored with them.  I feel myself craving an even nerdier, cool artsy-girl-at-the-coffee-shop pair.

Like these babies spotted on Hilary Rushford.  Or these on Kimberly from Penny Pincher Fashion.

For a while there, every blogger and their mother was writing about Firmoo.  Apparently their glasses are FREE (or at least your first pair are free).  I'm suspicious... Anyone use them before?  Because, they have some really cute frames:

Then there is BonLook, also big on the blogger circuit (a little more pricey), but I think I like their frame selection is better:

Ah so many options - how does a girl decide?  Where do you get your frames?  Online?  Local retailer? Right at your optometrist?  Would love to know!  I need a frame-over!  ;)  Time to unleash my inner geek!

Hope you're having a great weekend kiddos!

xoxo

Jenny