Post-It Monday!

XOXOXO

Jenna

FAAABBUULLOOUUSSSS

Last night, we took a trip to our local Borders to meet Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives Of NJ. We got Skinny Italian signed & chated with Teresa herself. She was a panic!
Me, Mom, Annie, Diane & Gabby with Teresa.

So lets start from the begining, we arrive at Borders purchase our books and now we have to wait, the Moms are on-line and were trying to casually hang out by the door to see if we can catch Teresa coming in. No such luck, we had one false alarm. I saw a town car pull up and i was convinced that it was her, i literally shoved Gabby out of the way to run to the door. LOL
Yes, she was fashionably late, and yes we did miss her coming in because i was reading a magazine.
Then we waited on line for a little bit, and ditched the moms again this time we hung out near Teresa's area and got to see her in action. I have to tell you she really is pretty in person, seriously. The voice is the same as it is on TV, exactly the same. While she was signing books she took a minute to err, fix the top of her dress. LOL
Then it came time to Meet & Greet. While waiting on line we found Danielle Staub's book laying around, what did we do??
My Mother is hysterical ;
Mom: Wait Teresa we have to gloss!
Teresa: you're funny
Mom: Can you sign my book? (Puts Danielle's Book on the table)
Teresa: huh.....you didn't buy this did you?
Mom: No, (throws the book on the floor)
Teresa: " You know Longisland girls are just like Jersey girls".
Then My friend Annie & her Mom Diane went up to get their books signed
Diane: My daughter is going to college in Jersey
Teresa: oh, where?
Diane: Hackensen
Teresa: Oh, Hackensack! I had all my babies in Hackensack Hospital, its a great hospital!
what is she going for?
Diane: Equestriny
Teresa: WHATT?!
Diane: Horses
Teresa: Ohh..that's nice
LOL
Then my mom asked her if she gardens, (i told my mother not to ask her that i mean does she look like she does gardening, no!) Teresa was like no, and my husband is so lazy he doesn't do anything he doesn't care how the house looks....blah blah ...LOL
we were chatting with her for too long because then these people were like thanks for coming ladies and they litterally shoved us out of the area. LOL
The Real housewives are my guilty pleasure, no i am not a housewive or anything close to it I'm only 17 but i am highly entertained by all of these women. NJ housewives to me is the most hysterical to me being italian, i just close my eyes and i feel like i'm listening to my Mom's side of the family. I'm also Obsessed with NY - Team Bethenny! & don't get me started on Atlanta & OC
It was a night of hysterical fits of laughter!

LOVE, LOVE , LOVE U TERESA!

XOXOXO
Jenna

Senior Awards!

Last night was our school's Senior Awards Ceremony. Awards and scholarships were given out to very deserving seniors for all sorts of things, excellence in grades, attendance,art, and yes even gym. In my little life this was my Oscar moment, for weeks i knew i was being awarded but had no clue to what i was getting. I fished, snooped you name it to try to get even a hint to what i was getting- but i got nothing. It drove me crazy that i didn't know, but i'm glad i was surprised.

Me & My BFF Gabballlaaa , she's only one year older than me- i got away with sneaking her backstage, everyone thought she was a student. LOL
Didn't we look Stunning!?
So what we're wearing: On Gabballlaaa- Denim Jumper, AQUA for Bloomingdales black ruffle top, black ballet flats. On me: Lilly Pulitzer Sameus dress, Miss Trish of Capri for Target Sandals, Vintage Chanel bag, Vertigo Trench (it was pouring!)

Drumrolll Please....... So what did I get?! I got the excellence in Fashion Award, so that i wasn't so surprised that i got, but i was shocked that i got the Paul Reuben Memorial Scholarship!
I was awarded $2,000!!!! I'm temped to hit Saks, but i won't ! Promise! This is going to pay for a large portion of my summer classes that I'm taking at Parsons, and now i don't feel so bad about my last trip to Lilly Pulitzer. LOL!

Any of you graduating out there?

XOXOXO

Jenna

A Needle & Thread.......

So, In three short months I am moving to Manhattan to attend Parsons The New School Of Design. I am going to major in Fashion Design. It just doesn't seem real, i'm living a dream. Now being the shopaholic i am, i was dying to own a vintage dress form- its a necessity for any fashionista like myself, no? How excited was i when a family friend said, we have a old dress form that was my grandmother's no one has a use for it, do you want it?! YES! I also got the back story on this antique, My friend's grandmother used this dress form to sew & design while working as a designer for Elizabeth Arden. I will cherish this antique forever.

Close up of the dress form

How cool is this, it's a special instrument that was used back in the day to make even hems. One day i'm going to give it a try.

XOXOXO

Jenna

The Bag Lady Papers

Hello! I just finished a great read - The Bag Lady Papers. The book is about Alexandra Penney, and how she rebuilds her life after she loses every cent to the investor Bernard Madoff. Its a story of inspiration, independance, & finding your inner strength.

Here is my favorite excerpt from the book:

" If your worst fears happen, you live through them. They can be as bad as you imagined them but somehow you manage.

You will surprise yourself at how well you cope. You have enormous resources you don't know about.

You are in control until you have no mind left.

When you are flooded with anxiety or panic think- don't feel

There is such a word as NO. Use it to protect yourself.

Indulge your crazy ideas- just think a bit about the consequences first.

You don't have to love your parents. Honor and respect the institution of parenthood, and you will feel no guilt.

There is no such thing as human worthlessness. Even the MF must have some redeeming quality, although i admit i doubt it.

People will always surprise you with their generosity, or nastiness.

You're sunk if you lose your sense of humor.

Ask for what you want even if you think you won't get it. You'll be surprised at the response sixty percent of the time.

It's okay to feel pity for yourself- for a short while

Ranting out loud can make you feel quite a bit better.

Stop negative thinking any way you can. It takes discipline but you can do it.

Fear has two faces: The good side motivates you, the bad side paralyzes you.

When you have your first sip of coffee in the morning, stop for a full ten seconds and taste how good it is.

Decide on a short term goal and a long term goal and give them your very best shot.

Don't beat yourself up about a decision, it was right at the time you made it.

If you can't make a decision, you can always decide to not decide.

You have a self. Know its strengths and weeknesses.

Fear can make you tougher and stronger.

Evil exists.

Generosity can trump anything.

Expect the unexpected, but there is no way to prepare for it.

Change is inevitable, but its an adventure.

Loss happens, get used to it.

Be a fighter, life's no fun if you're not. "

Go pick up your copy!

xoxoxo

Jenna

Decisions, Decisions!

Its June, Aka Party Season! i have many events to attend, what to wear!? here are some of my thoughts, its officially Lilly weather here in NY so happy! Today i wore my lovell shift in flama alma ding dong & my Kate Spade park avenue cuff & necklace.

Im thinking for my graduation i will be wearing the worth shift in stuffed shells

still deciding which day to wear my new pandamonium tote!

i picked up two new chic polos & pairs of callahan shorts too

I'm planning on wearing my pandamonium shift to my friends birthday party & one of my minnie's dance recital ( both on the same day).

I still haven't decided what to wear for the senior awards ceremony,...I'm getting an award but i won't know what for until the award ceremony eekkk!

xoxoxo

Jenna

What I've Learned.....

I've learned that you can't change how those around you behave but you can change how you react to the situation. When the going gets tough you have to put everything into perspective. We all have to remember the good things and overlook the bad.

My life has Blessed me with.....

Two amazing Parents
A Mom that is always there for me & A dad that is willing to work much harder than he has to so I can have every opportunity he wasn't given.

A Best Friend that makes me laugh and smile no matter what

A support system of friends & family that believe in me.

Two beautiful litle cousins that encourage me to never give up & to face what life gives you with a smile & dangly earings

A shoe collection fit for a queen, and the jewels to fit the title.

A talent that is a gift

A Dream, I'm living a dream I have the opportunity to pursue my passion at Parsons.

&

A bright future that is awaiting me.

What's on your list?
xoxoxo
Jenna