Fashionista Frolic

Need another excuse to get out next week for some fun, fashion, and philanthropy?

The Fashionista Frolic is a fundraiser, fashion and accessory exchange, and a fabulous ladies’ night out!

Come mingle with great women, enjoy complimentary appetizers and libations, and exchange your gently-used “looked-better-in-the-store” clothing, accessories, shoes, and handbags for someone else’s fabulous fashions!

Fashionista Frolic

Thursday November 7th 6:30-9:00pm

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester

220 South Winton Road
Rochester, NY 14610

Tickets are limited and sales end November 4. Don't wait or you will miss out on this opportunity to unlock your inner fashionista and make a profound difference in the lives of local city school children.

How it works:

1. Buy your ticket and invite your friends.  Your $75 donation will help to provide much needed tutoring services to children in the Rochester School 15 and School 22 Partnership Program.

2. Drop off 5 former treasurers from your closet to First Unitarian Church on any of these dates/times: 

• Friday, November 1 from 9:00am-7:00pm 
• Saturday, November 2 from Noon - 4:00pm 
• Sunday, November 3 from Noon - 4:00pm 
• Monday, November 4 from 9:00am-7:00pm 
• Clothing MUST be dropped off by November 4.  No exceptions.

3. Come and frolic on November 7!

This year, they are partnering with Kerry Stitch, the talented personal color analysis consultant behind Indigo Tones.  All clothing will be pre-sorted and hung by seasonal tone and Indigo Tones clients who bring their Indigo Tones swatch book will receive 10 free raffle tickets!

Call your girlfriends, grab your tickets, and get out for some fashion-filled girl time.  

xoxo

Jenny

The Flower City Fashionista

#ShopLocal: SJ's Has It Going On

Last week, Rochester A-List sent me to SJ's Village Boutique in Pittsford to do a little shopping and find a fall trend to feature in their upcoming Fashion Spotlight.

Well, let's just say they had so many great things in the store that I couldn't just pick about one - so here are eight great fall trends all available at SJs:

1.  Vegan Leather Moto Jacket - It's my must-have pick of the season.

2.  Animal Sweaters - Adds a bit of whimsy to any wardrobe.

3.  Cross Body Bag - Your solution for easy, hands-free style.

4.  Cobalt - It is THE color this fall.

5.  Cozy Cardis - This basic is a fashionista wardrobe staple.

6.  Lace Redone - Think of it as a way to add texture; still feminine, but with a twist.

 7.  The Drapey Tee - It's comfy and cool; this aint your mama's t-shirt.

8.  The Clutch - Pop it in your carry-all for day and break it out for cocktails in the evening.

Which piece is your favorite?  I can't stop thinking about that long sleeve tie-dye tee - I might need to go back and get that... yeah... I should...

When there is such a great selection right in your own backyard, why bother going to the mall?  Shop local.  Look fabulous.  And hit up SJ's - they have got it going on! 

xoxo

Jenny

The Flower City Fashionista

From the Ground Fashion Show

Looking for something a little different to do this Saturday night?

Photo:  GHP Photography

Why not venture out to Greentopia Festival for the From the Ground Fashion Show for a night of eco-minded entertainment, fun, and fashion?  It is sure to be a fashion show like no other.  I mean, when is the last time you saw a runway made out of crushed cars?  This celebration of urban innovation is sure to have a hipster, block party vibe, with its skateboarders and eco-friendly paperless program (you can receive it via text.)  The show will highlight designers using sustainable and innovative approaches to design, showcase creators of up-cycled and vintage garments, and feature extreme materials taken to the next level with one of kind pieces from burlap to paper.

If you believe in cultivating new ideas, in growth, in art, in bringing people and communities together to celebrate fashion, forward-thinking, sustainability, the creative class, and Rochester, then this is the event for you.

Here is the nitty gritty:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

Pre-Party Festivities for

Sponsors and VIP guests: $25

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

General Admission: $10

Doors Open at 7:00 pm

Fashion Show Begins:

7:30 pm on Commercial Street

View Facebook event details here.

Get tickets here.

Want to know why I'm going?  Well yeah, I write The Flower City Fashionista.  I like clothes...and shoes...and a great statement necklace.  Sure, I believe in sustainability and shopping local, but honestly it's deeper than that.

I am passionate about the underlying message of this event; by the idea that we can create a shift in our urban climate by supporting each other.  That its the artists, the dreamers, the hopers and believers who take leaps of faith and make things happen.  That positive outcomes are the result of blood, sweat, tears, and good people coming together. 

Sometimes I feel like my head could explode thinking about all this little city of ours has to offer.  There is so much talent and creative spirit here.  I whole-heartedly believe that through making the right connections: by bringing together the creatives, the big thinkers, the Lennon-esque dreamers that anything is possible - that the sky alone will be the limit and no one will be able to hold us down. Changing our situations, our economy, our society starts with each one of us and with the idea and the desire to make it happen.  We can be the change.

That is why I support events like this fashion show.  That is why I'll be there.

Hope to see you there too!

xoxo

Jenny
The Flower City Fashionista

PS- FROM THE GROUND has also created a community based fashion show free to the public on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Etched in Black's Wine Tasting Event

I'll be away, but I had to share this great event with all of you!

When: Saturday, August 17th from 1pm-4pm

Where: Flight Wine Bar, 262 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY 14608

Tickets: $25 general admission and $40 VIP early purchase
             $30 general admission and $45 VIP at the door.

Sample wine, meats, cheeses, and Parisian dessert and be the first to view the Etched in Black  Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

You can purchase tickets here.   **Must be 21 or older to attend**

Visit the Etched in Black Facebook Page for updates on the event or go right to the Facebook Event page.

Wish I could be there!

Can't wait to hear all about it!

xoxo

Jenny

The Flower City Fashionista

April is a BIG Month for Shop Peppermint

Hey Rochester, mark you calendars:  Shop Peppermint has two great events planned this month.

This Saturday is their one year anniversary party at their shop (121 Park Ave Rochester):

And their highly anticipated fashion show is on the 27th.  Get your tickets now, they are selling fast!

Watch Fashion Show Teaser Video here.

Hope to see you there!

Shop Local!  Support Small Business!

xoxo

Jenny
The Flower City Fashionista

We Aim to Please

Since I just made a big announcement on The Flower City Fashionista about my debut as a published writer, I can't seem to get Fifty Shades of Grey off of my mind.  Today I bring you:  "How To Bring a Little Grey into Your Wardrobe."  What can I say?  "We aim to please." ;)

Can't wait for Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey to come out?  Why not pay homage to good ol' Fifty with your wardrobe?

Some ideas might include:

Bee Charming Handcuff Bracelet $25.  Image via Refinery 29

Silver Cuff $13 Etsy Listing

Tie, Mask, and Cuff Necklace $29 Etsy Listing

Mr. Grey Prefers Brunettes T-Shirt $16.95 Etsy Listing

Inner Goddess Tank $22.99 Etsy Listing

Laters Baby V-Neck T-Shirt $16.95 Etsy Listing

And for the kiddos:

Etsy Listing

That's all I have for now...

Laters baby,

xoxo

Jenny

PS:

Now there's a twitter alert you don't see every day.
Bummer on that whole fictional character thing huh?