Boutique Crawlin'

Last night was Fashion Week of Rochester's March Madness Boutique Crawl.  For $20, you got chauffeured around for five hours as you shopped the best boutiques in Rochester, where you were treated to fabulous sales, complimentary cocktails, hors d-hourves, and freebies all to benefit The Center for Youth.  I can't think of a better way to spend a Thursday night... can you?

Here's the nitty gritty on my evening...

What I wore:

Can you believe my whole outfit (minus the shoes) is from JC Penney?!
They are really stepping it up.  Love!  (And so affordable!)
Photo taken @ A Different Point of View (who had THE best goodie bags BTW)

Who I went with:

What a fantastic group of women!  We had THE best time!
And aside from me, none of these girls knew each other when the night started.
Nothing like bonding over shopping and champagne!
Photo taken @ Chandeliers in Pittsford.

What I bought:

Necklace from Red Tiger Boutique in Pittsford

Shoes, Necklace, and Earrings from Shop Peppermint 
My inner geek couldn't resist the map print on those ballet flats!

MM Couture Dress from Dado

What I wish I bought:

Abigail Riggs ~ Miss Annie bag in Mud
This bag is made from the softest, to-die-for, leather and suede and features an authentic turquoise pendant.
You would think Gail designed it just for me...

With the beautiful, talented, and philanthropic Gail Riggs, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO of Abigail Riggs
"A Purse with a Purpose."

Last night was a perfect reminder of why I do what I do:  promote local boutique owners, businesses, beauty personnel, and designers.  There is so much talent and beauty in this little city of ours and it's filled with so many wonderful and inspiring people.  Somebody needs to spread the word!  It might as well be me.  :)

Have a fantastic weekend Rochester!

xoxo

Jenny

* Expect more on Abigail Riggs in the near future.  I'm officially OBSESSED.  :)

Fashion Week Wrap Up

Wow!  I don't know about you, but I'm pooped!  Last week was crazy, but crazy in the best way possible.  I scouted, I shopped, I blogged, I rinsed, I repeated.  I attended the Boutique Crawl and the Art of Fashion and met some fabulous women along the way.

It boggles my mind how much talent there is here in this little city of ours.  It sure made this Jersey Girl proud to call Rochester home.  The events far-exceeded my expectations.  For $20 I was chauffeured from store to store in a limo, given free snacks and booze, handed swag bags, and treated like a celebrity - if that isn't getting bang for your buck I don't know what is!  I'm already excited about next year and hope to take on a more comprehensive role in Fashion Week of Rochester 2013.

Sorry for the lack of photos.  When you give me wine and a credit card I start to lose focus.  And as for the fashion show, well, let's just say my iphone didn't do anyone justice.  Note to self:  buy a camera.

Here are my Boutique Crawl spoils:

Hue tights c/o 2 Chic
Bobbi Brown red lips c/o Scott Miller
Bracelet c/o Balla Bling
Necklace c/o Peppermint

The quality of this image is terrible, but we're even cute in bad lighting...

Me and Amy Riposo of Rochester A-List
The Art of Fashion - Memorial Art Gallery

I am thrilled to have discovered so many new places to shop and designers to explore.  What a great way to celebrate creativity, small business owners, and fashion in Rochester!  So glad I could be a part of it!  Can't wait for next year!

Have a great week kids!

xoxo

Jenny
The Flower City Fashionista