Spring Trend Watch: Floral Pants

If you've opened up a magazine in the last few months you've seen them:  floral pants.

I can't decide how I feel.  I'm on the fence.  In flux.  Wishy.  Washy.

Here they are styled three ways in Lucky Magazine's April 2013 issue:

Look 1:  Peplum and Oxfords
Look 2:  Mixing Stripes and Florals
Look 3:  Sweatshirt, heavy metal details

Here they are in anthropologie:

Here's me trying on a pair in the Sears dressing room:

I couldn't decide - so I didn't buy them.   But, I keep thinking about them.  

So I did what any other red-blooded American woman would do:

I conducted an uber-scientic poll on facebook to see what my friends thought. 

I got the following responses:

(I've removed identities to protect the innocent)

1. "Super cute!"
2. "You look good in anything but i think the pants themselves are just awful!!!! lol."
3. "I'm so out of the loop. My grandma had a couch that looked just like that."
4. "I definitely had a backpack like those. I LOVED that backpack. In 1993."
5. "They would be great for spring and they look super cute!"
6. " I don't know... A yellow tank and tori burch flips with a cute necklace might do the trick. I like things other people hate lol"
7. "Super cute"
8. "Everything old is new again. if anyone could pull them off, it would be you"
9. "I like them!"
10. " No." <--- perhaps my favorite response of all - an emphatic NO lol
11. "I would feel like such an ass, but as everyone has said you look cute and can totally pull them off."
12. "Buy them you can wear them they are cute! Def flats and yellow or even coral tank"
13. " Love them!!"
14. "Of course!"
15. " DOOOO ITTTTT!!!! Lol! You look amazing in them and they are adorbs :))"
16. " No. In one month you will not regret not buying them."
17. " I think you would have to move to Florida to get good use out of them."

What do you think?  Yea?  Or nay?

I still can't decide.  Seventeen people weighed in and I can't make a decision.  I feel like my mother.  

I mean they are on sale for $23.99.. worst case scenario I wear them once and consign them.  Right?  Right??  They look just like the ones in anthro... Ugh!  Tell me what to do! 

Tell. Me. What. To. Do.

xoxo

Jenny

Made in America Monday - Acoustic Denim Part 2

Just in case you missed last week's post, you can read all about the fabulous American-made brand Acoustic Denim here.  Today is also the last day to enter my giveaway for a free pair of Acoustic Denim jeans.  Yes, free jeans.  In your size.  What the heck are you waiting for?  You can enter now.  I'll wait right here until you come back...

.....

Back?  Super.

I'm in love my Acoustic Denim.  I've been wearing on and off all week, so I decided to show you another way to style a high waisted skinny jean.  Until I got this pair from Acoustic, I don't think I had worn a pair of pants on my waist since elementary school.  Well, except for that time senior year of high school that I had to dress up like a sailor for Oliver!  (But I also wore painted-on sideburns, so I don't think you can count that as a fashion statement).  Definitely not one of my brightest moments...

What a bunch of whackos!  It's a wonder we all turned out alright... I actually can't believe I just shared these photos.  How about we never talk about this again?  Ok?  Great!

That being said, you can pull off a high waisted jean without a.  looking like a man or b.  getting that lovely mom jean effect.

Here is how I wore mine:  (I even managed to tie in a nautical theme without actually dressing like a sailor...bonus!)

Acoustic Denim jeans, Target blouse and pumps,  Anthropologie belt,
Louis Vuitton bag, Forever 21 earrings, Balla Bling bracelet,
Michael Kors watch, Jewelry by Lindsay bracelet, JCREW bracelet,
Thrifted bracelet, Flea Market Girl necklace via Shop Peppermint,
Hair styled by Allora Salon and Spa - Victor NY

Bernado Faux Leather Jacket
It was 60 degrees in Rochester in January.
Woot.  Woot.

Have I finally convinced you holdouts to enter my giveaway?  Great.  Enter here.  

These puppies could be yours:

How will you wear yours?

xoxo

Jenny

Made in America Mondays ~ Acoustic Denim Giveaway

Let's talk denim today shall we?  I just found out about this fabulous new made in the USA brand called Acoustic Denim.  

Here's a little bit about the company:

Acoustic Denim is all about American made denim. In fact, all of our products are made right in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Our vision is to produce American products that highlight the most current trends in fashion. The company leaders are veterans with 30 years of experience, and we believe in a hands on approach to quality control.

The name Acoustic was chosen, because it reflects the company’s ideals. Acoustic is raw, original, without influence, and more importantly, it’s about natural outcome from hard work. The mission at Acoustic is just that, to bring in all abilities in order to achieve a beautiful outcome in the products. Acoustic Denim’s emphasis is in the originality of American made denim for customers who appreciate American fashion.

I typically have a hard time finding jeans.  I'm 5'9 (long legs) and curvy (junk in the trunk).  Usually if I can get pants to fit my butt/thighs they are swimming around my waist.  And if I do find a pair to fit my mid section they tend to be too short.  Ah, the old waiting-for-the-flood effect.  Not.  Cute.  Thank God riding boots are in - I can tuck my too short jeans into them and no one has to know a thing!  ;)

However, my two fabulous pairs of Acoustic denim fit like a glove without a visit to the tailor.  Hallelujah!  They are even long enough to wear with heels.  Shut.  Up.  These jeans fit great, are high quality, and made in the USA.  What's not to love?

Oh, almost forgot to tell you the best part!  This brand is only available at few select boutiques right  now, but Acoustic Denim is giving a pair away to one lucky Flower City Fashionista reader!  You can be one of the first of your friends to own what is sure to be one of the most popular brands of denim in the USA.  If you win, you will have your choice of the two styles that I am modeling below.  (Let's keep in mind that I use the term "modeling" loosely.  I have about three poses and my husband takes pictures of me in our living room with my i-phone...)

Pair # 1 High-Waisted Dark Wash (Size 31):

Pair #2 Raspberry Railroad Stripe (Size 30)

And now for the giveaway!  You will win your choice of either the raspberry railroad stripe or the high-waisted dark wash.  Sorry, but US residents only.  Available in sizes 25-31.

Best of luck lovelies!

Enter here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

xoxo

Jenny

I really love my...

Fabianelli riding boots.

Here are just a few of the ways I've worn them this fall:

What do you find yourself wearing over and over again this fall?

Love ya like a fat kid loves cake!

xoxo

Jenny

That Time I Wrote About Nothing

Otherwise known as today...

If you want actual content you can read yesterday's post about "Makeup Moms" and join my link up party.

Or you can head over to the local arm of this blog and read about socks.  (Hey I never said it would be exciting...although these socks made my day).

Or if you're bored you can go to Lucky Community and vote up all my posts on there and give me mad street cred.  I'm sure they are going to offer me an editorial position any day... yuck yuck...

Or you can just roll your eyes at how lame I am and just enjoy the highlight of my day:

Watching Little Man build a tower as tall as he was.
Love that kid.

That's all folks...

You can't say you weren't warned.

Tomorrow:  Mexico Recap!  Get Excited!

xoxo

Jenny

Date Night Closet Remix

You don't need to break the bank to ramp up your date night wardrobe.  Chances are, there are some pretty fabulous pieces already in your closet.  I love mixing old pieces to create something new.  I bought this skirt two years ago to wear to a baby shower and art show.  I paired it with heeled sandals, a tank, and black wooden jewelry.  

Fast forward to last night:  Dado Fashion Show...

I took the same skirt and put on a long sleeve Express crew neck tee and bright Hue tights to create a whole new look.  I added some vintage jewelry, my new Buffalo motorcycle jacket, a Kate Spade bag and my favorite Nine West peep toe booties.   Voila!  Now I've got a fall look that's a little edgy, a little fun, and a bold pop of color to boot!  The only new items (bought this season) were the tights and the jacket.  So for around $100, I completely updated my date night wardrobe.

What do you think?  Suitable for a night out on the town?  Or should this ensemble have stayed in the back of my closet?

What's your go-to date night look?

xoxo

Jenny

Housekeeping

Just wanted to do a little housekeeping here at The Flower City Fashionista...

I've got a lot of stuff going on.

First things first.

• You have until Friday to join my Bloggers with Balls link up party and blog hop.  If you own this necklace link up your outfit post to show the world how you wear yours.

• I'm thrilled to be a contributor for Lucky Magazine's online community.  They have already published five of my posts.  Be sure to "vote" for them so I can get some cred. ;)  You can access my profile here:  Jenny Sanzo for Lucky Magazine.

• My giveaway for a light It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer ends this Friday at midnight
• I was asked to join Top Mommy Blogs - a site that features the most popular mommy blogs on the web!  

• Last and certainly not least, in case you haven't heard:  I'm being published.  My publisher is giving away nine copies of the book TODAY!  So head on over here right now and comment to be entered to win on of these:

Okay I think that's it!  I need to feed a baby, squeeze in a quick park trip and get Colt to soccer practice.  Just another day living the glamourous life! **wink, wink**

Love ya, mean it!

xoxo

Jenny