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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

BLOGGER COMPETITION | Win a trip away with Jet2holidays!

Pretending I'm back on holiday by sharing this pic with you!! :(

Okay so I’m not usually one to shout about competitions on my blog, but when I found out about this one I just HAD to let you lovely lot know about it. I’m desperate to enter myself, but with no holiday left for the rest of the year at work I’ve got to bite the bullet and give you guys a shot instead ;) (I jest), but seriously, I’m gutted!

Basically, Jet2holidays are offering the chance for one blogger (and a friend, both 18 or over) to win a week’s holiday, half-board at a 5 star hotel in Gran Canaria this November. I know, right?

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is explain in 200 words why you’d be the most amazing blogger for the job! In return, all that Jet2holidays ask is that you write a few posts for your blog and send a tweet or two on your holiday and experience in Gran Canaria – share the love so to speak :)

You can find the full details here along with the T&C’s, but if you’re wanting to enter make sure you get your entry submitted by midnight on 15^th October, along with all your bloggy and social media handles.

Please do let me know in the comments section if you’re going to or have applied. I’d really love to know who wins it and find out all about your stay if you do :) happy applying guys, so jealous of you!

*brought to you in association with Jet2holidays

Monday, September 16, 2013

August Lookbook | Video

Hello my loves, hope all is well?

I thought I would try my hand at a 'lookbook' video - it's not my usual bag when it comes to YouTube, so I'd really love your feedback and (constructive) criticism on what you thought and whether you'd like this to be more of a regular occurrence on my channel?
I've had an absolute nightmare with Windows Movie Maker lately, I tried 17 attempts at saving this bad boy without success so thought it might be best to bite the bullet and invest in something jazzier. I went for Corel VideoStudio and was surprised at how much more technical it was (it took me hours to put this video together haha), but it's certainly got the potential for me to gradually improve the standard of my editing, which is exciting.

I think I'll make these a more regular thing on my YouTube going forward and I can't wait to save a few pennies to go shopping for an Autumn/Winter lookbook! I've always wanted to visit the london shopping centre - it looks amazing with designer and high street labels giving up to 70% off items..who's coming with me?!

Here are the links to what I wore in the 5 different looks, sorry some of the bits aren't available online anymore, but I've tried to link what I can!

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Look 1

Mom Jeans: Ark Clothing - http://tinyurl.com/obcsz8j

Crop Top: Ark Clothing - http://tinyurl.com/p87sy8b

Shoes: Topshop (similar here - http://rstyle.me/n/bt9n5sh6w)

Look 2

Dungarees: American Apparel - http://tinyurl.com/mxoyaxf

Top: H&M - http://tinyurl.com/qgacu3n

Brogues: ASOS - http://rstyle.me/~H9Gi

Bag: Scarlett Fashion - http://tinyurl.com/pouy54v

Hat: Topshop

Look 3

Jumper: Factorie - http://tinyurl.com/odgj2a4

Skirt: ASOS - http://rstyle.me/~Javc

Belt: ASOS

Bag: DSUK from LYDC - http://tinyurl.com/q7ajqfh

Fedora: Topshop - http://rstyle.me/n/bbndash6w

Necklace: Kirsteen Stewart - http://tinyurl.com/q3crs8x

Look 4

Maxi Dress: MeeMee.com - http://tinyurl.com/os8alja

Belt: Vintage

Fedora: Topshop - http://rstyle.me/n/bbndash6w

Look 5

Denim Jacket: Urban Outfitters - http://rstyle.me/n/beeeush6w

Playsuit: Vintage

Backpack: Urban Outfitters - http://tinyurl.com/o8xahvu

Friday, September 13, 2013

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

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Flying Solo

Hat: Topshop. Blouse: c/o Scarlett Fashion. Shorts: Vintage Levis. Shoes: Topshop. Satchel: c/o LYDC.

Although it’s quite clear that Autumn has arrived, a coat isn’t necessary at all times. Especially not when you have such a pretty blouseto show off. I think navy is going to play a big part in my winter wardrobe, I’d sort of forgotten about blue and how much I love it! I’ve also wanted to get my hands on a satchel for about a million years, but haven’t really found one that I thought was very ‘me’ – until I spotted this beauty. I’m not a huge fan of solid colour satchels unless they’re really old, distressed leather, so this one sprung out at me straight away. I absolutely love the deep red and chocolate brown detailing, it helps to give the bag a bit of depth instead of looking too blocky.

Now the weather is cooling down I’m starting to get the holiday itch. This time last year I was getting myself excited for Australia and this year will certainly be a case of the winter blues. That’s why I was so excited when Explora Morocco let me know about their latest competition to win a week’s holiday learning to kitesurf in the Atlantic! I’m a bit of a wimp so have never tried anything like this before, but it sounds amazing – like surfing with added wind power. I’m definitely going to be entering to see if I can bag myself a winter trip away and even if you don’t get first prize there’s still a 6 hour course up for grabs as well as 10 runner up prizes. It’s a bit of a no brainer really – if you want to enter to you can do so here! Let me know if you do :)

And if you fancy it, you can shop my look here...

Brought to you in association with Exlpora Morrocco

Monday, September 9, 2013

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.

Autumn Sunshine

Coat: Vintage (similar here). Bag: DSUK c/o LYDC.Ray-Bans: c/o Shade Station. Shoes: Topshop (similar here).

I’m not one to tell fibs (well, not regularly anyway) and I wasn’t about to sit around and pretend I wasn’t bloomin’ excited that summer might be over. Don’t get me wrong I do love the sun and that everyone is so much jollier when it’s got it’s hat on, but I don’t really ‘enjoy’ summer clothing. I’m much more interested in my autumn/winter wardrobe and could not WAIT to whip out a coat!

Admittedly this is my mother’s coat - one she picked up at a vintage market for £7 a few years ago (you might say we’re quite the bargain hunters) but I’m blogging it all the same. It was rather nippy yesterday and I was staying at my parents so raided Mute’s wardrobe for something warm to wear before we popped out on a jolly. Needless to say she wasn’t impressed when I pranced out in this little beauty, but there was no chance I was taking it off. Oddly, the sun was still fierce so I was in need of some sunnies and having just received my first ever pair of Ray-Ban’s I whipped them out and off we went. It probably sounds ridiculous but it’s crazy how much difference it makes having higher-end sunglasses. They feel a zillion times sturdier than my £5 Primark pair I’ve been sporting this summer and actually manage to stay put on my little pea head without slipping halfway down my face every second and giving me a roaring headache like most do!

So, oversize coats and sunglasses combined are my way of stating that I rather like being chilly, but the sun must stay put. Agreed?

Looking for your winter coat? You can shop my look here...

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Monthly Favourites - August 2013 | Video

Hi Loves,

Today is a monthly favourites day, in good old video form. You can expect an outburst of love for various facial cleansers and some random bits and bobs thrown in at the end. I’ve listed the products below the video, just in-case you don’t really fancy watching it :)

I’m feeling in a real grump today. I spent bloomin’ ages editing another video yesterday and my crappy laptop has decided that it won’t let me convert it to a video ready for uploading – so I’m going to have re-edit it all over again hmpf. If my laptop isn't careful it could find itself involved in a work injury claim and leaving me with no choice but to purchase a Mac...wouldn't that be a shame? BUT, on the bright side it is Wednesday today, which means we are halfway through the working week and it won’t be long until the weekend!

If you watch the video, do let me know if you’ve tried out any of the products and what you thought of them. Or alternatively if there’s something new you’ve discovered from it I’d love to know :)