Made in America Monday: American Pretty Boutique

Good Morning!

I can't wait to share this great site I found that only sells American-made boutique apparel and accessories.  It's called American Pretty Boutique and its items are just that:  pretty finds made in the USA.

Here are a few of my favs:

Skinny Jeans $58

Roped Edge Brass Bangle $12

Souther Comfort Dress $49

Head on over to American Pretty to check out their full stock.  Lots of cute American-made items at affordable prices...it doesn't get much better than that!

Happy Monday kiddos!

xoxo

Jenny

Don't Hate Cuz Ya Aint (in Florida)

This morning I left the kiddo with grandma and grandpa and went to VIP Nails in Palm Coast for a glorious pedicure.  They need to open a salon in Rochester; they take their time (none of that get in and get out nonsense), have a friendly staff, and quite possibly the best massage chairs ever.  Oh and they only charge $25 for a pedi!!!!  Ah Florida, how I love thee, let me count the ways!  I keep asking myself why I don't live here, but alas that is not the point of today's post.  I want to talk about blue:  the top trending nail color for pedis this spring.  Since I was already wearing a blue dress, I thought what the heck, let's give it a whirl.

That's me wearing a blue maxi dress from Your Best Friend's Closet, thrifted bag,
American Eagle sandals,  Aldo sunglasses, Walmart hoop earrings, and a Movado watch.

Rochester friends, this is called sunshine.

And these are my very blue toes.
OPI Blue My Mind

I'm not sold.  I don't love it; don't hate it.  I'm apathetic.  I do think I would much prefer more of a navy.  Like Eva Mendes here:

Gorgeous!

What do you think?  Is blue polish a do or a don't?  And since VIP Nails is over 1,000 miles from home,  where is the best [read: cleanest] place to get a pedi for $30 or less in Rochester?  Ok...go!

Outnet $2 Birthday Sale Victory

The Outnet $2 Birthday Sale was by far one of the most exciting shopping experiences of my life.  I (of course) made a virtual beeline for the bags (which were selling out faster than I could click) then I went for shoes  (same result).  So my third plan of attack was dresses, fell in love with a Valentino gown:  sold out.  Then I spotted this Matthew Williamson printed cotton maxi dress.  I am loving maxi dresses right now and this one is just so wearable.  It my hysteria I can't remember the original retail price, but it was somewhere around $1200 - and I paid $2 for it!  There was even free shipping!  This high should carry me through the rest of the weekend.

Big thanks to all of you who registered to win a ticket to the sale with my link.  I only earned a ticket because I was a top 200 sharer, so I have all of you to thank.  I can't wait to get it and try it on - keep your fingers crossed that it fits.  If not, ebay here we come!

Is it summer yet?

I am so ready for summer!  I was very unpleasantly surprised when I walked out of my house this morning without a jacket.  35 degrees?  Really Rochester?  I've had enough.

Enough of the clouds, enough of the cold, enough of my winter wardrobe!   I want to wear dresses!  Dresses instantly make you feel feminine and put together, and they are perfect for the style-impaired.  We are talking one piece, ladies.  How easy is it to throw on a maxi dress, sunglasses, some big earrings, and a pair of sandals?  No pesky layers.  No clunky boots.  No puffy coat to make you look 15 pounds heavier.  Just simple clean lines, airy fabrics, fun patterns, and instant style.  Now if only the weather would cooperate.

Lucky for me, I'll be in sunny Florida in less than two weeks, so despite chilly temperatures, I have ocean breezes, frozen cocktails, and summer style on my mind.  This morning, I went to one of my favorite places:  Your Best Friends Closet Consignment Boutique in Fairport.  The selection is wonderful, they get new merchandise constantly, carry top brands and designers, and have amazing prices.  Today I found two great maxi dresses and paid...wait for it... wait for it... $30 for BOTH of them!  They look brand new and are super comfortable.

How great will these look with a tan and a Mai Tai?  

If you haven't been to YBFC Boutique, you need to check them out.  It's a great place to shop, especially if you want fashion-forward, name brand clothing at a fraction of the retail price.