Always In Season

I’ve mentioned my favorite frock a handful of times. Season to season, the blue dotted beauty gets styled according to the elements. I recently ran into a moment with my neighbor’s old-time car and, well, you never know what the breeze will bring in…

Dress: Anthropologie / Belt: BCBG / Boots: Barneys New York / Coat: Anthropologie / Rings: Vintage / Nail Polish: Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI 

A Creative Canvas {Special Giveaway}

I mentioned Project Canvas at the beginning of November and then the month got away from me! Without further ado, I hereby announce the collaboration of Project “CAN Visually Achieve Success” with fashion designer Yuna Yang. Featuring Yuna’s signature hand-made Italian lace and french embroidery, funds from these original and fun shoes will support creative arts programs in public schools. JBD is always behind encouraging instinct and imagination. Enter to win an exclusive pair of the kicks that represent the empowerment of youth and young adults around the world.

Ready, set, enter…

1. LIKE Yuna Yang on facebook right here.

2. FOLLOW Jenny by design on TwitterFacebook OR Instagram.

If you are feeling lucky, double your entry by following JBD’s “Just For Kicks” shoe board on Pinterest. Go ahead and comment below, too, to let us know you’ve made it all official.

To enter, you must be 18 years of age or older and a United States citizen and resident. Contest ends December 24, 2012.

All federal, state, local or international taxes associated with the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway through this website, you release Jennifer Graham, Jenny by design and any sponsoring partners from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. About the prizes: companies provide Jenny by design products to review and/or give away. These companies are responsible for delivering the prizes to the winner(s). Jenny by design /any sponsoring partners are not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.

Photos courtesy of Yuna Yang.

Nail November

Fashion of the fingertip is all the rage. Pinterest is a mecca for pinned nail art and most every style magazine and blogger does a feature or two on the lay of the nail bed land. IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers) featured JBD in their recent #nailnovember campaign on Twitter and Instagram. From night to day, I’ve been painting my nails based on mood and season…

What color are your hands glossed with this week? Tell JBD and IFB by tagging us (and following us) on Instagram @jennybydesign, @_ifb and #nailnovember.

Image Credits: Jenny Graham

Nail Polish: Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI // Bikini So Teeny by Essie

360 Skull Style

An ancient symbol, avant-garde art, a piece of anatomy…skulls in the form of fashion and decor sing to my style sense. So, it is a no-brainer to share 360Sweater‘s cranial cashmere with you. Luxurious and chic with a touch of street-hipness, the skull blanket is one of my favorites. Wrap yourself up at home, on a plane, or outdoors and feel the modern, cozy extravagance.

Skull blanket c/o 360Sweater.

From JBD’s own closet: J Brand jeans, Michael Kors men’s watch and Tory Burch boots.

JBD Giveaway: Cristophe Salon & Denise Richards

Hi, lovelies. There are six days left enter to win Denise Richards Volume Extend by Cristophe! The products are all paraben and sulfate free, never tested on animals. If you want volume, body and shine, you have come to the right blog.  Jenny by design will enter you to win the DR complete hair care collection. You are just clicks away from a walk down the yellow brick road of gorgeous hair. A winner will be announced soon. Follow these steps to enter:

1. Like the JBD facebook page here.

2. Like the Cristophe facebook page here.

3. Leave JBD a comment, below.

4. For double the luck & entry, follow JBD on Twitter.

To enter, you must be 18 years of age or older and a United States citizen and resident. Contest ends October 30, 2012.

All federal, state, local or international taxes associated with the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway through this website, you release Jennifer Graham, Jenny by design and any sponsoring partners from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. About the prizes: companies provide Jenny by design products to review and/or give away. These companies are responsible for delivering the prizes to the winner(s). Jenny by design /any sponsoring partners are not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Cristophe Salon.

October Giveaway: Denise Richards & Cristophe Salon

JBD is giving away the DR Volume Extend hair care line, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist, Cristophe! All of the products are paraben and sulfate free, never tested on animals. Cristophe and actress Denise Richards created the innovative line to keep your hair full of life. As I mentioned last week, you may enter to win during the month of October.

TO ENTER THE CONTEST:

1. Like the JBD facebook page here.

2. Like the Cristophe facebook page here.

3. Leave JBD a comment, below.

4. For double the luck & entry, follow JBD on Twitter.

Bonne chance!

For rules please click here.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Cristophe

Cameo Calling

I am currently coveting a Lanvin cameo. She is elegant, chic and refined, don’t you think? The price tag is a tad out of reach for this blogger, but it reminds me of a cousin-of-a-cameo version I scooped up at the Brooklyn Flea, over a year ago.

The story behind this gem begins with buying the ring on a whim for an easy ten dollars, followed by a series of breaks (first at the doctor’s office, then on the subway, and finally in the dance studio). At each fracture, I visited Treasures, where Avi the jeweler worked his magic. Carefully studying the ring, bringing it back to life, he got to know her better with each rebuild. On the last visit to collect the cameo, before sending us on our way, Avi announced he named her Mary, short for Marie Antoinette. And, he shared a secret: she was born in France with an original worth much more than flea market money. I plan to never part with her, for the antique roadshowness is greater than any penny in a pot.  A serendipitous story trumps a lot. You never know what will turn into something else. You never know what will remind you of a moment in time. Lanvin or a little Mary ring, wear what makes you feel good, what brings you to sing.

Necklace: Lanvin // Rings: Vintage  

Rushing Into Autumn

I became a RUSSH devotee back in the Fall of 2011, after a photographer snapped a shot of me at NYFW for their blog. Ever since, I have followed the images and articles. To JBD’s Aussie readers, especially, and those beyond Oz, October’s issue kills it with Miranda Kerr. This is acceptable Autumn attire in New York City, n’est-ce pas?

Image Credit: RUSSH  Magazine // photography:  Hugh Lippe // stylist:  Gillian Wilkins