Wednesday Wrap Up

Hey!  It's me.  We're up and running again over here.

The geniuses at Apple have fixed my computer.  Apparently a plugin was jacking up my whole system.  Never saw that one coming...  What can I say, you live, you learn...

Anywho, I can type again soooo...

Let me get you caught up on my life...

I may or may not have jammed, sprained, and/or destroyed my middle finger on my right hand.  It's twice the size it used to be, which is a bummer because that's my artwark coil ring finger.  (Let's just say that shiz isn't fitting on there any time soon.)  Oh and it hurts like a biatch, which makes simple things like typing and taking care of my children way less pleasant, which is a bummer because those are the only two things I do...

In other news, I had non-traumatic Rochester haircut on Saturday.  First one in 4 (count them 4) years. If you're local, I highly recommend Mandy at Shear Ego.  She rocked my socks off.  As opposed to these infamous hack jobs. 

Mandy Rocks.
Peace signs make you look cooler.

What else?  What else?

Since I couldn't use my computer, I did what any other hot-blooded fashion blogger would do:  I shopped.  And then I planned my entire wardrobe for a conference I am attending in 3 (count them 3) weeks.  Bring it on LuckyFABB - this girl is ready!

Bam!
I call it Anthropologie meets Forever21, because that's exactly what it is... ha!

Last, but certainly not least, I'm super-excited to be participating in Hilary Rushford's #StyleMeOctober Challenge.  Nothing like free style inspiration all month long.  I highly recommend this, girls.  It's not too late to hop on board, be inspired, look at your wardrobe with new eyes, and a start to love what's already hanging in your closet.  Do it!

Here's how my "styled" October is shaping up thus far:

            

Style Icon = Zooey Deschanel
Image via The Fashion Moodboard

Perfectly Parisian -
Stripes + bun + skinnies with flats + simple makeup + bold lip + Louis Vuitton

What have you been up to?  Tell me everything!

xoxo

Jenny

  

Happy Birthday Coopy!

Well it's official:  Coopy Scoopy is one!  Most mother's get all sentimental and say things like "it goes by too fast" and "why can't they be babies forever?"  Want to know what I have to say?  "Thank God this kid is one!"  My adorable little friend was NOT an easy baby by any stretch of the imagination so I am happy to say au revoire to the infant phase and hello to toddlerhood.  Bring.  It.  On.

Last week we set off to NJ (in our new big boy car seat).  Yes, I know the new recommendation is that they stay rear facing until two.  I also know how distracting it is to drive with a baby screaming for 5 hours because he is sick at staring at the back of a seat.  So, think what you will - but that boy is facing forward.

The Scoops - blurry feet and all.

My new view of the back seat.

I had a few errands to run before Cooper's party on Saturday.  Balloons needed to be ordered, candy had to be purchased for the pinata that I forgot to actually use, and I was in desperate need of a haircut. I've lived in Rochester for five years and I still get my haircut in NJ.  Don't judge.

Here's the new 'do:

The bangs are back in town, much to the chagrin of my husband.
He likes to "see my face."
I like to hide my forehead lines.
My hair.
I win.

Cooper's party was a hippo theme:  hippo invites, favors, hats - you get the drift.  I had an adorable hippo shirt made for him by Designs by Too Too Cute Tutus.  It came out so cute!

And I couldn't believe that he actually wore his "fun to be one" hat.  How awesome is this kid?

Here's a peak at the decor:

Hippos, hippos, everywhere

One of the great things about going home is being able to visit with my family and friends:

When I'm back in Jerz, it feels like I never left.  We had a great time celebrating with all the people we love.  I think a good time was had by all!

Happy Birthday Cooper!  Mommy loves you!

xoxo

Jenny

The Bangs Are Back in Town

If you read yesterday's post, you already know that I cut bangs again.  What you might not know is my motive.  My forehead fringe is in fact an effort to hide my forehead wrinkles (I can see them!) and a much cheaper alternative to Botox.  I am, however, having a little bit of chopper's remorse and can't decide how I feel about them.  I thought bangs were supposed to make you look younger - I think I look older.  I'm also crazy, so who knows?  Do they just need to grow in a little?  Or was this, yet another, hair fail?  You be the judge...

Before:

After:

I can't decide how I feel about them...

What do you think?  Sooo cute or sooo soccer mom?

xoxo

Jenny

PS- This lovely lady won the vintage 1960s purse from Treasure Trove Vintage:  winner winner chicken dinner.