Fall Trend Watch Day Five: Moccasins

Are you a girl who values practicality just as much as style?  Are you not willing to tolerate blisters, leg cramps, and lower back pain in the name of fashion?  Do you still want to look cool in chic-bohemian kind of way?

Sounds like you need some Minnetonka moccasins, by far some of the cutest and most comfortable shoes on the planet and available right at B. Younique boutique in Brighton.  These celebrity favorites are hand-made in the USA and are the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.  B. Younique has tons of styles to choose from:

 These were my favorite; love the metal stud detailing.  I might need to go back for these babies.

Not sure how to wear this trend?  Find some great ideas on how to style your Minnetonka's here.

Watch this video to find out more about the company:



Check back next week for some Fashion Week Wrap Ups!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks Rochester A-List for sponsoring this series!

xoxo

Jenny
The Flower City Fashionista

Fall Trend Watch Day 4: Classic Cashmere

Looking for some luxury in your life?

Check out Tess & Carlos, the beautiful, new high-end boutique in Pittsford where you will find today's fall trend in abundance:  classic cashmere.

Cashmere NEVER goes out of style.  Like ever (to quote Taylor Swift).  This fall, like many falls before, cashmere is back and better than ever before.  More detail, more modern cuts, this season's cashmere sweater is a wardrobe must-have.

I fell in love with this Kokun sweater when I saw it in the window of Tess & Carlos last week:

I had to try it on (with a tank and scarf of course).  Simple, easy style that you can wear year after year?  Yes, please.  The finest, softest cashmere that has ever graced this skin of mine?  The perfect cut and weight?  All in an easy to match with everything I own charcoal?  Sold!  Now just picture this ensemble with the riding boots I featured on Tuesday...  Ah-mazing!  I'm getting excited, are you?

Kokun sweater $475, Majestic tank $105, Franco Ferrari scarf $625

The next sweater I decided to try was this Margaret O'Leary cashmere cardigan.  It was heavenly.  Not only is it uber-high quality, but the cut is so modern and fashion forward.  I liked it half buttoned, but it can also be worn open like a jacket, or get ready, get ready: buttoned all the way up as a turtleneck.  So versatile and gorgeous!

Margaret O'Leary cardigan $495, Majestic tank $105

Tess & Carlos made me feel like I was back in NYC.  It is great to have accessibility to these high-end boutique brands right here in Rochester.  These aint your grandma's sweater sets, they are a modern and fresh take on cashmere; the epitome of downtown chic and comfortable, effortless luxury.  

If you are going to splurge this fall, why not invest in a classic cashmere sweater from Tess & Carlos?  Your wardrobe will thank you.

Fall Trend Watch Day 3: Wear With Anything Leather Bag

Want to know what makes me happy?  A new bag.  Want to know what makes me even happier?  Buying a bag with the same structure as a Louis Vuitton speedy for a FRACTION of the price.  

This fall, practical and structured bags with a bit of fun are all the rage. Fahsye just got in a gorgeous line of leather bags from Thailand called Rainbo. They are the only shop in the US to carry them, so unlike LV, you won't see everyone and their mother walking around with your bag.  They are exclusive, well-made, genuine leather and available at the palatable price of $299.00.  

They are available in three delicious colors and PYTHON is coming soon!  Oh. Baby.

Is anyone surprised that I went for the pink?  Didn't think so.. and yes, I cropped out my head.  Bad. Hair. Day.

Try to ignore my yellow Target rain boots and focus on the overall picture: adorable bag, perfect size, optional shoulder strap, and easy wearability.

Instead of dropping more than two grand on an empriente speedy or getting a new Coach or Kate Spade this year, why don't you head over to Fahsye and give Rainbo a try?  Be sure to tell them that the Fashionista sent you.  ;)  Happy Shopping!

xoxo

Jenny

The Flower City Fashionista

Get caught up with the Rochester A-List Fall Trend Watch here and here.

Fall Trend Watch Day 2: Riding Boots

Welcome to Day Two of Fall Trend Watch sponsored by Rochester A-List!

What?  You missed Day One?  Have no fear, you can find out what you missed right here:   Fall Trend Watch Day 1

If you know me, you know that my fall/winter "uniform" consists of skinnies and riding boots.  It's such an easy way to pull a look together.

Skinny jeans + t-shirt + cardi + boots = simple, casual fall style. If you're feeling really crazy you can add a scarf and belt to the mix.  I know, I know mind = blown.

Lucky for us Rochester gals, Suzanne's in Pittsford carries Tory Burch riding boots.  You don't get much more classic, sophisticated, and comfortable than these babies.  If there is anything you plan on investing in this season, a timeless pair of boots would be my pick.  A fall wardrobe must-have, these chic equestrian numbers go with everything and won't go out of style.  An investment?  Sure, but you'll wear them forever!

There are several styles you can choose from at Suzanne's.

Classic Black:

That bag is pretty fabulous too...

Sienna:

Two Tone Minimalist:

Here I am giving the basic black boots a test drive:

Pretty cute huh?  (Not me, the boots!)

Let's just say I was pretty tempted to buy them.  If I did not own an almost identical pair, they would be mine.  Hard to justify dropping $500 when their twin is sitting in your closet at home.  Le sigh.  #bloggerproblems

What is the one investment piece that you are dying to add to your wardrobe this fall?

Fall Trend Watch Day 1: Sequins and Leather

In honor of Fashion Week, Rochester A-List sent me on a mission to scour local boutiques for the latest trends.  Armed only with my i-phone and an eye for style, I left the kids with grandma and grandpa on an expedition to shop til I dropped.  (Rough life, I know!)

Every day this week I will highlight a different fall trend and tell you where you can find it in Rochester.

To kick off this series, I went to Dado, one of my favorite local boutiques, in search of sequins and leather.  Think you can't pair a blinged-out cocktail dress with a motor cycle jacket?  Think again.  Leather and sequin accents are big this fall, and like two heads, two trends tend to be better than one.

Here's what I found...  

The moment I walked in, I locked eyes with this beauty; it was love at first sight.

Then these glittery cocktails numbers caught my eye (obviously, I mean, I'm from NJ, we like our bling).

After salivating over everything in the store.  I finally brought these four items into the fitting room:

I loved this combination of leather, silk and sequins.  Sadly the pants were not my size, so instead of humiliating myself and making you uncomfortable witnessing that unfortunate display, I decided to spare you a photo.  Let's just say it wasn't pretty...

 

This sparkly, fringed dress was another story. (Just think how smokin' it would have looked had I come armed with my Spanx!) Note to self:  carry shapewear at all times.

 I could probably go up a size in the jacket, but I still LOVED this combination.  Back in my other life (pre-broke SAHM/blogger) I would have bought both in a heart beat.  Sadly, neither was in the budget.  **tear** But, if any of you want to "adopt" a local blogger... :)

What do you think?  Will you try mixing glitz and leather this fall?  

What trend are you excited to wear this season?

Mu Launch at TRATA

Head on over to The Flower City Fashionista to read all about the Mu launch party at TRATA last night!  Get the scoop here.

xoxo

Jenny

Giveaway Time!

Have you heard of Etcetera? Etcetera is High-End Women's Clothing worn by trendy women for all occasions. Jennifer Deutchki of TresChic Fashions offers a truly unique and personal shopping experience for Rochester NY ladies via appointment only shopping of each Etcetera collection. Enjoy wine, coffee, & treats while you shop and receive personal styling tips!

Jennifer will be giving one lucking reader a $50 gift certificate to be used at her personal shopping appointment any time September 26 through October 1.  

*Giveaway valid for greater Rochester, New York residents only.  

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Best of luck lovlies!

xoxo

Jenny

Greentopia Fashion Show

Have you heard about what's happening at Greentopia Saturday night?

From the Ground: The Next Green Season Fashion Show celebrates fashion couture at its greenest.

From the Ground has woven together ecology, society, and culture to showcase, support, inspire, and highlight the re-creation of innovative approaches to sustainably responsible fashion!

To purchase tickets visit http://greentopiafestival.com/ecofest

The event is this Saturday September 15th, 2012 from 5:30-9:30 pm at 61 Commercial Street @ Browns Race (Next to Stantec).

Here is what you can expect:

Pre-Party Festivities for sponsors and VIP guests:5:30 p.m.-7p.m. $40.00 (tickets may be purchased at the door)
VIP “Furnished Green” lounge includes:
Digital Step and Repeat
Recycled seating
“Green” Hors d’ oeuvres and signature eco-fashion drinks will provided by Rochester’s newest eatery Benedettos
Coffee by Joe Beans
Vintage listening lounges
Virtual art gallery
And of course Swag Bags!

General Admission: Doors open at 7 p.m. $25.00 (tickets may be purchased at the door)
Enjoy our green bar provided by Benedettos

The Green Season’s position is to create economic and social impact in fashion through sustainable design and respect for the environment. This show takes an inventive step forward to reduce our carbon footprint one runway at a time.

Local/Western NY designers, boutique owners, and fashion design students will be showcasing innovative design and unconventional garments stemmed from eco-friendly materials to an audience ready to Live Local & Grow Global. Everything from paper dresses to up-cycled garments to organic materials will be parading the “turf-walk” at this year’s show.

Showcasing designers:
Even Odd
Melissa Murphy
Siro’s Fashion in Design
The winners of the Single Origin Fashion Project
And many, many more…

Highlighting the spirit of innovation locally grown Mark D’Andreta (Fastcompany May 2012) and designer Joe Faris (Season Five of Project Runway) will be debuting their Motor City Denim Company, fall jean collection.

The show will be divided up into three segments: Re-Fashion, Re-Fuse, and Rock, Paper, Scissors. Each segment of the fashion show will represent a different avenue of creating innovative & sustainable materials. Who says fashion and sustainability can’t go hand-in-hand?

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not have an evening of Green-ovation, Innovation, & Re-Creation? I am so bummed that I won't be able to make this event.

Please send me pictures and let me know how it goes. What a fabulous idea!

You can also rsvp on facebook. 

xoxo

Jenny

White Party

I had a BLAST at Rochester's first ever White Party.  Spent the night dancing, drinking, and chatting with the most beautiful people (inside and out).  It was a wonderful night supporting a wonderful cause.

Want to see what I wore?

Clearly I need to focus on landscaping...
And maybe coming up with some new poses...

I call this one "Over the Shoulder" 

Head Shot!
I love a red lip!
I think my bangs need to be shorter, thicker and choppier... thoughts?

And we're walkin...

I don't know why I always tilt my head sideways, but I do.
I need to be more conscious of that...
In my defense, it's hard to get great shots when your photo shoot consists of
your husband, an i-phone and one or two crying children...

Want to see the party?

With Lucky Nahum and Wendy Parnell

The uber-fabulous Kyla Minx.

Dying to see more?  Check them out on Facebook!

Hope your weekend was fabulous!

Happy Monday!  It is definitely a happy Monday for me:  Colt's first day of pre-school.  Woooo hoooo!  Will post pics of the little goober tomorrow.

Until then...

xoxo

Jenny

Big City Bags and Jewelry Open House

Open House End of Season Sale! 

Friday September 14th 6-9 & Saturday September 15th 12-5

55 Babcock Drive, Rochester 14610

40% off EVERYTHING! 

(well, almost, excluding new Fall bags- you'll need to book a party for those!)

 

 

Where can you find great gifts for your self and your friends this cheap?! 

 

 

Bags & Jewelry $35 or less!  Book a Fall or Holiday party and let the boutique come to you. 

 

For more info visit: www.bigcitybagsandjewelry.vpweb.com

 

 

TresChic Fashions - Ultimate Personal Shopping Experience

TresChic Fashions- Fall 2012

You're Invited!

Greetings! High-end, designer clothes at mall store prices (Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, etc).  Personal shopping at its finest.  Hope to have some fun with you,  Sept 26-Oct 1. "I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence."   Yves Saint Laurent