A Formal Affair...

Hello! So good news , my dress was repaired just in time yesterday. My seamstress put in a new zipper, no i did not have to be sewn into my gown. LOL.


Prom Photos
Back view of my hair , Braiding & crystal detail

Me & Gabby last year at her Pre-prom. Gabby looking stunning. I'm wearing a Vera Wang Top, Skinny Jeans from Forever 21 , Delman pumps & a Vintage straw bag circa 1960's.

Me & Gabby this year at my prom! all my jewelry is Vintage. My earrings were my great-great grandmothers & my necklace and bracelet were my late great-grandmothers.

Gabby, Mom, Me & Brittnay. My gown is Badgley Mischka.

Me & one of my Minnies ( Gabby's Little brother) , Brenden. He brought me flowers, Why don't all boys have manners?! LOL.

XOXOXO

Jenna

How I Lead A Colorful Life...

Hello! Today is a very busy day- tonight is prom! Last night the zipper of my gown broke and as i speak my seamstress is putting in another , if that doesn't work i may have to be sewn into my dress. No biggie, I'm sure all the celebrities go through this LOL. I'm so in love with my gown- i bought it two years ago on Saks.com- on Christmas day, i got the deal of the century. It's Badgly Mischka! Guess what i paid!? $200, original price $1000.Being a shopaholic has its benefits sometimes! The dress is so me, very classic Audrey/ Jackie O. I will post pictures tomorrow!

How I Lead A Colorful Life.....

I Incorporate the spirit of Lilly In everything I do, especially with Design.

I wanted to share a past project that i did in my fashion class, We had to design a shopping bag with a theme. Of course I choose Lilly! I covered the brown paper bag with Lilly prints from the catalogue, wrapping paper & vintage fabric swatches from the 60's that were Lilly-Esq. For the handles I covered them with the Lilly ribbon that came with the fragrances. To finish the bag off, i added some white lace trim, & Lilly palm tree tissue! The bag is on display in my room now, i just love looking at her! this was my favorite project to complete.
Lilly Shopping Tote, Designed & made by me!

XOXOXO
Jenna

Wonderful Wednesday

Hello, yesterday was crazy busy hence no post. I got up bright & early yesterday to go to the city to do a dry-run of my route i would have take to my summer classes that start soon. I toured the dorms, and saw what my spacious single would look like, it was way smaller than i imagined. The closet is not nearly big enough to fit all my Lilly dresses alone, never mind the rest of my wardrobe, and what about my shoes! & Handbags! Ill deal, i'm so excited i got to get to know my soon to be neighborhood yesterday too, there's a nice hair salon & nail place near by and a really cute, afforable shoe store too! I still can't believe all of this is really happening for me, I'm so blessed, I'm truly living a dream!

when i came home from my pedicure appointment today, i found my little Julia Rose snuggiling up with my Lilly pillow, i just had to snap a picture! How cute!

Have you heard?! Barnes & Noble has just launched two- super cute totes by Lilly Pulitzer exclusivley for B&N. I just adore the rope handles! Must Have! Must not buy! LOL

Its beautiul outside here on Long Island, NY, Is it sunny by you? I'm going to spend the rest of my day reading outside in the sun!

XOXOXO

Jenna

National Wear Lilly Day!

Today is the first ever National Wear Lilly Day! Lilly corporate stores & signature stores nation wide are having amazing gift with purchases. I'm being good - I'm not going shopping, Promise!
So, in the spirit of Lilly, What's your all time favorite print? Mine is hands-down Pandemonium, I'm in love with the fact that this is Lilly's first black & white print ever. I own the worth shift & Originals tote in this print! What can i say? I'm just Obsessed! xx
Pandemonium Print- also my computer background!

Me sporting my Pandemonium tote with denim shorts & a black tank along with a pearl necklace from J.crew & Oscar De La Renta shades. I'm also wearing a pearl bracelet from forever 21 & My Hope For Julianna bracelet.

Remember it all started with a juice stand......

Wear it Well! xx

XOXOXO

Jenna

Running With My Fabulous Circle Of People

Yesterday was a whirlwind.... I'm still recovering. I got up bright and early washed & dressed into my Pandemonium Shift - and a spritz of Wink for the days events. First stop my Minnie's dance recital. Then it was time to put on my Ralph Lauren Derby hat and go to my fashionista friend's Alice & Wonderland themed birthday Party. It was a fun day, the weather was so nice yesterday making everything extra enjoyable.

Katie & her friend Claire how cute are they?! This was after the recital , with their flowers!

Katie in her Jazz outfit. I'm so proud of my Minnie! She did great it was such a thrill to see her dance on stage.They say you can't choose your family- but you can , you see me & Katie are not really related, but we're cousins because Katie chose to "adopt" me as her cousin! Katie, I'm having so much fun being a part of your life & watching you grow up!

XOXOXO

Jenna

Bon Voyage!

" But look what I've been missing out on all this time. Look what I've been denying myself. I feel quite shaky as I realize the opportunitiess I've been throwing away over the years. Suitcases, weekend bags, monogrammed hatboxes...with weak legs i wander into a corner and sit down on a carpeted pedestal next to a red leather vanity case. How can i have overlooked luggage for so long? How can i have just blithely led my life ignoring an entire retail sector? "
- Confessions Of A Shopaholic

I am just in LOVE with this luggage, no I'm not going anywhere and yes I'm working on cutting back & controlling my spending But- I can look can I? I just adore the brown/white stripe combo on anything! take a look at my luggage "wish list" :
This carry- on with wheels is so chic and funtional- $595

Weekender - can be used as a day tote or as your personal bag on the flight over - $395

large make-up case not sure how functional this is- i usually travel with a cosmetic case that can be tucked in my luggage, but its so cute- $295

Train case- this is the ultimate vintage travel luxury- LOVE , LOVE, LOVE this!- $695

duffle- so cute i can see myself carrying this on a weekend getaway - $450

All pieces can be purchased at www.HenriBendel.com

As far as functionality goes- the only two useful pieces for me would be the rolling carry-on & the weekender tote- the rest is cute but would be a pain to schleep around a airport, but would it? ;)

XOXOXO

Jenna

Sex And The City 2 Fashion Recap

Yesterday, I went to go see Sex And The City 2 with the girls. Let's talk about the clothes. I died looking at all the couture wedding gowns from the first movie. And the shoes OMG...
Loved how they made the girls shop at Bergdorfs, the absolute "IT" Manhattan store. Love Carrie's white dress & Charlotte's pink Dior bag. Can you spot Louboutins? I can!

The gown, its Emilio Pucci- i won't tell you the price its sickening, but look at it- Stunning. The printed silk looks as if it was watercolor painted on. Love the shoes too, and yes they are Louboutins!

I was in love with the beading around the neckline of Miranda's maxi dress- so chic, I would wear Carrie's one- shoulder grecian dress everyday if i could. Samantha's shoes were to die for & Charlotte's dress & hat were so preppy but in a sophisticated european way.

Flashback scene; Don't you love Carrie's Madonna look? & Charlotte is in LILLY, the roslyn skirt from the originals collection in not so crabby print & she's holding a lilly bermuda bag!

Didn't you love the kareoke scene? I did! I was dying over Charlotte's gown. Jeans under a long gown- only Carrie could pull that off - and with a tiara too! I wasn't overly in love with Samantha's & Miranda's looks throughout the film. What do you think?

XOXOXO

Jenna