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????  

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.