Hi! My Name is Jenny and I'm a Shopaholic

I've been doing some shopping down here in Florida... 

Now that I'm a personal shopper I have a little extra cash to spend on myself, which, I have to say, is pretty nice.  I can't believe I figured out a way to get paid to shop!  It's like my lifelong dream has finally come true and its FAN-TASTIC!

Here are some of my spoils from my latest shopping victories:

Madewell Sunglasses

Madewell Bow Ring

Madewell Cut Off Denim Shorts

Target Polka Dot Denim Capris

H&M Zip Cardigan and Long Sleeve Tee

I'm officially obsessed with my Madewell ring and sunnies.  I've decided they need to open a store in Rochester stat.  Am I right?

What about you?  Been shopping lately?  What's your favorite new purchase?

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Impressed with my shopping skills?  Want me to be your personal shopper?  It's free.  C'mon, you know you want to...  Sign up here. 

Some of My Best Work

If you know me, you know that I love a good deal.  I shop sales.  I use coupons.  I double those coupons.  I stack coupons on top of sales on top of rewards points.  Now, you won't see me on Extreme Couponing anytime soon with a shopping cart full of hot sauce (who wants 60 bottles of hot sauce anyway?) but you will see me scouring clearance bins, deal websites, and sale racks with the best of them.

For your viewing pleasure, my latest shopping victory:

That's right kids, six pairs of earrings for one dollar.  That has to be some kind of record...

Not only were they cheap, but they are pretty freaking fantastic, if I do say so myself.  I've been wearing them all the time!  The geometric designs are so on-trend and the variety of silver, yellow gold, and rose gold, means they go with EVERYTHING I own.  I'm obsessed.

Jealous? 

I've got good news and bad news.  

Bad news:  if you live in Rochester, I'm pretty sure both H&M locations have already closed.  Bummer.  

Good news: if you don't live in Rochester, you can get your cute little tushy over to your closest H&M and grab them before they sell out.  Now, you may not be able to score them for a dollar (pretty sure that was part of a going out of business sale) but even at full price (a whopping $5.95) these babies are a steal and something you will wear over and over again.

I'm wearing mine right now...

What about you?  Get any good deals lately?  Please share!

Love you like I love dollar earrings, 

xoxo

Jenny

Central Park

As promised, here are the details on the outfit I wore in the city on Friday.  What a perfect fall day in Central Park!

Let's go from top to bottom, shall we?

I am wearing my favorite beanie from Forever 21, Mossimo for Target sunglasses, Kenneth Cole hoop earrings, Ann Taylor cashmere scarf, faux leather jacket by Buffalo, H&M sweater, Old Navy bag, a.n.a jeans and you guessed it, my Fabianelli riding boots from Marshalls.

And now for some action shots...

You love me ;)

That's all for now kids.  Time to get some online Christmas shopping done.

What about you?  Snagging any Cyber Monday deals?  Do share!

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

How Do You Mu?

Last night I went to TRATA for the launch party of Mu, LiDestri's latest line of cafe-inspired cocktails.  Coffee break meets happy hour?  Yes, please! I got to taste all three flavors:  Vanilla Latte, Coco Cappucino, and Chocolate Chai - all were DE-LICIOUS!  I even had a Mu-tini complete with marshmallow garnish.   Yum-o!  Rochester A-List did a phenomenal job with the event, there was schmoozing and boozing (two of my favorite things!)  and who doesn't love a swag bag?

Truffles, Pink Limoncello, coasters, coupons, recipes, a magnet and
postcards (one of which says "I would like an iced coco cappuccino with a side of Bradley Cooper")
Love that!

Since outfit posts are a big hit around here, I tried to get a photo for you.  However, this is what happened when I attempted to have my mother (who was babysitting) take an outfit photo for the blog:

Tada!

So I decided to take a picture of myself in the car instead...

But, all I could get was my head...

You can see the full look here, where I'm posing with the models who were dressed up as the various Mu cocktail flavors.  Aren't they gorgeous?!

I'm wearing Guess shoes, a.n.a jeans via JCPenney, Express tank,
Forever 21 blouse, H&M necklace, and Banana Republic earrings.

It was a wonderful night, spent chatting with great people, and getting to be one of the first to try some fabulous new cocktails.  Mu will definitely be making an appearance the next time I host a Mom's Night Out.  Looks like they landed a new customer!

Cheers!

xoxo

Jenny

First Day of Preschool

Colten's first day of preschool was yesterday.  I tried to get him in a cute little preppy outfit, but at three, he is already too cool to get dressed up for the first day of school.  He ended up in his favorite hot dog t-shirt, jeans, and a hoodie.  I can't get over how grown up he looked.  It's like having a three foot tall teenager.

We're also too cool to have our picture taken.

The crew!  I am aware that I look like a complete dork in this picture.  Durrrr!

And since inquiring minds like to know, I'm wearing my favorite a.n.a skinny jeans from JCPenney, nine west flats, H&M sweater, Silpada necklace, Forever 21 sunglasses and Artwark earrings.

Hope your school year is off to a great start too.

xoxo

Jenny

Wearing Lately

Just a quick outfit post today...

Here's what I've been wearing lately:

DSW hat (didn't buy it), H&M dress and bangle, Target cowboy boots, Anthro belt,
Artwark necklace,  Michael Kors watch.
I got that bag at an accessories swap.  

MM Couture dress via Dado, Michael Kors watch,
F21 bangles, Nine West shoes, vintage bag

Had a great night out Thursday with my girlfriend Jeree.  We had dinner at Sushi Lounge and then drinks at the rooftop bar at the W in Hoboken.  She's still single and living the fabulous life, so it was nice to tag along.  Us mommies need to get out too, ya know :)

Enjoying the view (and the cocktails) with Jeree

I am also happy to report that I was not hungover at the zoo yesterday.  Yay!  It was a great day (a little hot, but great) and the boys had a blast.  And they both got new Bronx Zoo hats.  Too cute!

Anthro t-shirt, Old Navy shorts, F21 sunglasses,
Reef flip flops via Bikinis and More in Fenwick Island Delaware

OMG that face!  

That's all for now!

Off to my little cousin's 11th birthday party!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Jenny

I'm Down With NYC

Hey New Jersey, I'm baaaaaack!  After not being home for almost a year, it feels great to be back for a visit.  The hubs and I drove down yesterday morning, dropped the kids off at grandma's, and headed into the city for dinner and a show.  My best friend and her husband live in Midtown, so we met them at Lime Jungle for some mexican and $5 'ritas and then headed to the Nederlander Theatre for Newsies!

I'm not going to lie, I was super excited.  I probably watched Newsies 6,000 times as a kid.  This is back when I was in love with Christian Bale (who's kidding who? I still am) and had delusions about being a broadway star despite the fact that I'm tone deaf (ok that might still be true too).  Needless to say, I've been looking forward to this show (and having a babysitter!) for weeks.  After trying on ten different outfits this is what I decided on:

H&M top, a.n.a pants via JC Penney, Kate Spade bag, Michael Kors watch,
J.Crew necklace, Forever 21 sunglasses, Nine West shoes

Arm Party:  Jewelry by Lindsay, vintage,  J.Crew

Here I am.

Starting to get awkward.

Things have officially broken down.  This is my Broadway pose.

And we're walking...

The show far exceeded my expectations.  I loved every second.  And after twenty years, I'm still in love with Jack Kelly and still get heart pangs watching the actors on stage.  Seeing their joy during curtain calls just made me ache for that adrenaline rush.  I think being a performer is in your blood.  It's definitely in mine and I need to find a way back to the stage.  Maybe in five years when Cooper is in kindergarten...but that's another story for another day.

Here's some more pictures from the evening:

Intermission with the hubs.

Sometimes I wear glasses.  (Usually when I want to see stuff).

Sometimes I take them off for photos so I can look pretty for instagram...and facebook...
and twitter... and my blog... and just in case anyone pins it...

All in all it was a great night spent doing what I love with people I love.  Win.  Win.  

What did you do this weekend?  Hope it was fabulous!

I've got brunch tomorrow with the girlies!  Can't wait!

xoxo

Jenny

Weekend Wardrobe

I know, I know, I know...it's Wednesday.  What I wore this weekend is old news.  In my defense, I've been working on a piece for a book that needs to be in to my editor by July 1.  So yeah, blogging is on the back burner until I get it done.

With that said, I am LOVING writing again.  I know I write my blog, but this is different.  It's like reuniting with a new friend.  My dining room table is covered in books and journal articles, highlighters are out, and notes are being taken.  It.feels.so.good.

But I digress, and this is after all, a fashion blog, sooooo on to the clothes...

Saturday we celebrated our five year wedding anniversary with margaritas at Salena's outdoor bar and dinner at Good Luck.  So delish!  Here is what I wore:

Anthropologie dress and bracelet, Calvin Klein heels, Louis Vuitton bag,
Michael Kors watch, Banana Republic earrings, vintage ring

In front of Good Luck

Posing...

Love the criss cross back!

At the table wearing my new chocolate diamond necklace and ring.
The hubs and I said we weren't exchanging gifts...
Naughty, naughty.

Instagram/Picstich summary of the evening

For Father's Day we laid low.  Went to church, cleaned out the garage, dinner at TGI Fridays, and shopping at BJ's wholesale... ahhh the glamourous life I lead!

Mossimo for Target shoes,  MinkPink skirt via Dado, Michael Kors watch,
H&M tank, Anthropologie belt, Forever 21 sunglasses

Colt is wearing Carters shorts and polo shirt, Toy Story alien socks,
 and a plastic lei as ammo.  My kid is awesome.

Despite it being hump day and the week being half over...how was your weekend?  Any exciting plans for this weekend coming up?  I think it's time to BBQ with some friends...drinks on the deck, anyone?