Fashion Week of Rochester 2013

Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone, and now it's time to get excited for a fashion week that actually matters to us locally:  Fashion Week of Rochester.  This year is set to be bigger and better than ever and I am thrilled to be styling looks and models in all of this year's shows.  I can't wait!

Grab a pen, mark your calendars, and get to Wegmans for your tickets!

Here is the agenda:

DAY 1:  Wednesday October 16th

FASHION WEEK OF ROCHESTER

SWITCH & SWAP

The Memorial Art Gallery

500 University Avenue

General Admission: $20

DAY 2 :  Thursday October 17th

FASHION WEEKOF ROCHESTER

FASHION ATTHE FACTORY

The Factory

33 Russell Street

Doors open: 6:30PM

Fashion Show:  8:00PM

Featuring 3 Food Trucks & 1 Clothing Truck

DAY 3:  Friday October 18th

FASHION WEEK OF ROCHESTER

THE SPIRIT OF FASHION

Third Presbyterian Church

4 Meigs Street

Pre-Party from 6:30-7:30PM at The Strathallan

Show Starts at 8PM

DAY 4:  Saturday October 19th:

FASHION WEEK OF ROCHESTER

FASHION ON FRANKLIN

Temple Building

50 Liberty Pole Way

Doors open:  7PM

Fashion Show:  8PM

DAY 5:  Sunday October 20th:

FASHION WEEK OF ROCHESTER

BOUTIQUE CRAWL

Self Drive: $10

See you there!

xoxo

Jenny

The Flower City Fashionista

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.  :)

March Madness Boutique Crawl

Attention Fashionistas:

You do not want to miss Fashion Week of Rochester's March Madness Boutique Crawl.  For $20 you and your girlfriends will be chauffeured around in a limo (with booze) stopping at all the best boutiques in Rochester for five hours of uninterrupted (read: no kids) shopping.  Oh, and its all for charity.  This is a no-brainer ladies.  Get your tickets ASAP.

Here are all the details:

NEW EVENT FOR FASHION WEEK OF ROCHESTER

CENTER FOR YOUTH FUNDRAISER

MARCH MADNESS BOUTIQUE CRAWL

Thursday, March 21, 2013

5:00pm-10:00pm

SHOP YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL FASHION BOUTIQUES

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 

Tickets on sale at:

Panache Vintage & Finer Consignment

1855 Monroe Avenue

Rochester, NY 14534

Suzanne's Distinctive Fashons

40 State Street

Rochester, NY 14534

Arena's Florist

260 East Avenue #100

Rochester, NY 14604

A Step Apart

235 Park Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

GENERAL TICKETS-$20

SELF DRIVE-$10

CASH OR CHECK ONLY TO THE CENTER FOR YOUTH

TRANSPORTATION BEGINS AT

THE MEMORIAL ART GALLERY

Can't wait to see you there!  Let me know if you want in on my limo ;)  Comment below with your RSVP.  First come, first served.

xoxo

Jenny

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