Wear and Repeat....

In my parallel universe I have one of these fabulous flats by  Repetto in every color!!! 

If you are living in the "real" world you can pop on over to J.Crew and grab one of these!

Or for a real steal, head on over to Zappos and grab a fun pair from Lucky Brand!

Spring to New Heights!

 

Not sure you want to make a big financial commitment to spring brights?!!!  I love this fun wedge from Aldo !   Who says you can't wear 5" heels!!!! With the platform and wedge you can be the height of Fashion this spring!

Stella and Dot Give Away Winner!

(Stella and Dot Campari Necklace featured above)

Thanks to all who entered the Stella and Dot give away! It was so much fun to hear from all of you Stella and Dot gals out there, and also great to collaborate with my BFF Stella and Dot Stylist, Sandy Sloan! 


And the Stella and Dot CZ Pave Clover Pendant Necklace goes to......Katy!  Yay!  We will be in touch Katy!

If you'd like to host your own Stella and Dot trunk show or learn more about becoming a Stella and Dot Stylist, contact Sandy to learn about this great opportunity!

Ask ROSEystyle...

Recently my BFF, Sandy Sloan, Independent Stella and Dot Stylist was awarded the honor of a New York City trip with Stella and Dot.  As part of this trip she will be ringing the closing bell at the NASDAQ!  What's a stylish girl that loves to be on trend to wear?!!!  

Here was Sandy's Dilemma: 
 
"Here's the skinny: I'm a jeans girl, but when told an upcoming important event next Friday would be a sans jeans event AND would be photographed and televised, I panicked! What's a girl to wear in NYC that would be chic, be considered business casual, keep out the chill, and represent the colors and trends of the season?"
 
 We found her a FABULOUS look that says it all! Stylish and chic with just the right mix of fun and sophistication.   The only decision left is which Stella and Dot piece should she wear? Should it be the Bianca Tassel or the Festival of Dawn necklace? 

 Let us know which has you vote by commenting below or visiting her Facebook page at   www.facebook.com/Style.With.Sandy! 


ROSEystyle Recommends:

Dress: Eliza J ; Coat:  Anthropologie; Shoes: Stuart Weitzman; Necklace's: Stella and Dot
Festival 'til Dawn and Bianca Tassel; Bag: Mui Mui


If you are in the Bay Area contact me to book an appointment to help solve your wardrobe dilemmas, or ask me your questions and see what ROSEystyle, recommends at Ask ROSEystyle!


And don't forget the Green with Envy Stella and Dot giveaway closes on Friday!  Don't forget to enter!

Spring into a Whole New You!

Today's post is NOT about the hottest spring fashion trends. (that's for later). Instead, today I am letting you in on another way to update your personal style. This time from the inside.


ROSEYstyle Recommends:
 This week is the launch of the new book, Change Starts at Home: Simple Changes to Create the Life You Want, which is filled with inspiration and practical tools to help you easily improve all the key areas of your life. All week, best-selling authors, thought leaders and coaches are offering free gifts with purchase of the book – in paperback and Kindle. 

One part of the book that I really identified with was the section on how to view your life as your own movie, which author (and friend ), Laura Rose, shares with us here!

Read on, contact me for an appointment to style you for your "starring role", and get ready to “Spring into a Whole New You!”
 
Live Your Own Movie
An excerpt from Change Starts at Home: Simple Changes to Create the Life You Want by Laura Rose

My mother taught me something very powerful when I was young. She said, “Laura, your life is your own personal movie. You get to write it, cast it, direct it, and best of all, star in it. And remember, if you don’t like how some of the characters behave, you have the ability to write them out of the script altogether.”

When you see your life this way, you begin to realize how quickly you can create the life you want to live. Seeing it from an outside perspective, gives you the ability to step back and look objectively at what behaviors, relationships or other situations you want to change and what you would rather have them be.

What I’ve learned through the years is that you get to choose what the genre is as well. You get to decide if it is a comedy, a drama, a tragedy or an action film. Anything you can dream up, you can create.

As you consider what type of movie you want to live, ask yourself some questions. Do you want to laugh through life, feel intense passion and drama, or be wildly adventurous? You can create the life you want by simply deciding to write the storyline that way. It doesn’t always have to be the same. You can decide that this year is going to be an action film and next year is going to be a comedy.

Think about what you want your life to look like and how you want it to play out. What does the star act like? What does she wear? How does she live her life? Is she courageous, funny, vivacious, beautiful?

Your life is yours alone to enjoy. No one else has the right to direct it. You get to make your own decisions based on the story and the ending you want to create.

And remember, you do the casting, too. If someone isn’t treating you the way you want to be treated, write him or her out of the script, even if it is just for a few scenes so that you can get a break from them. You can always write them back in later (if you feel like it).

The point is that this movie is all about you and what you want. When you begin to live in this way, you tap into your creative power and your deepest desires. If you can dream it, you can become it. While you’re dreaming make sure it’s a box office hit, not a “straight to DVD” quality film.

Lights! Camera! Action!

1.     Imagine your life as a movie. What would the genre be?
2.     How would the main character act, look, think and feel?
3.     What would a happy ending look like?

Pick up your copy of Change Starts at Home: Simple Changes to Create the Life You Want on Amazon and email your receipt number to FreeGift@changestartsathome.com for your free digital gifts. For more details about the launch and more tips on improving your life, visit ChangeStartsatHome.com.

What do March/April Showers Bring?

It's finally raining here in SF and the gals are sporting their rain boots. I spotted these cute Hunters on a fellow mama fashionista at pick up today! LOVE!  Perfect for the gal who never wears flats!

Shop for Hunter wedges here
  
I did some digging around and  found some more great rainy day fashion by Hunter! I LOVE this rubber bag!!! No more worrying about ruining you leather bag with this fun tote!
  
Shop for tall Hunter boots here 
Shop for Hunter bags here

So while thoughts turn to spring, don't forget about those April Showers! 


Also, don't forget to enter my first ever GIVEAWAY!  Enter to win a Stella and Dot necklace.  

Giveaway ends March 23rd, winner will be announced on March 26th!

Green with Envy and Stella and Dot Giveaway!!

1.  Garden Party Chandelier Earrings $54
2.  Camilla Ring $49
3.  Amelia Drop Earrings $79
4.  Zahara Bib $248
5.  Serenity Stone Pendant $79
6.  Contessa Jade Necklace $118  

If you are a regular reader of my blog then you know that my BFF Sandy Sloan is a stylist for Stella and Dot.  Today she is my guest blogger and is offering a great GIVEAWAY!!!

Sandy Says.....
"St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and whether you're Irish or not isn't really the question.   Everyone celebrates by sporting a little green!   Do you have yours?  You don't need to be in it from head-to-toe to make the other gals green with envy.    Consider me your four leaf clover leading you to your own personal pot of gold....or better yet, a treasure trove of green gems."


Here is what you need to do, to win the vintage sterling silver and CZ Pave Clover Pendant Necklace(pictured left):
1. Go to Sandy's stylist page and pick your fave spring    
    necklace and earrings from Stella and Dot.
2. Comment here and tell us why it's your fave!

Additional Entries:(please comment so we know you've done it!)
1. Sign up to follow ROSEystyle.blogspot.com
2. Like ROSEystyle and Stella and Dot by Sandy on Facebook and say hello!
3. Follow ROSEystyle and  Sandy  at Twitter and tweet the giveaway.
                                               4. Don't forget to let us know you've done it so we can
                                                   add your extra entries!

 

Sandy Says.....
"Having a St. Patrick's Day Party? 
Gone are the days of green vodka jello shots for this sparkly girl.   Now I like my drinks on the more stylish side...and sparklier, of course.   Here's a recipe that's a sure-fire winner if, like me, you have moved beyond the green beer from days of yore."

Green Dragon Champagne Recipe (aka Emerald)
1 shot of Midori (melon liqueur)
Champagne

Put a shot of Midori into a Champagne flute, then fill with Champagne.  Enjoy!

Check back to see if you won on Monday March 26th!

Which Color Will You Wear?

I feel like a kid in a candy store! I think I will go for RED!! Or maybe pink?! The aqua blue is awfully nice too!!! 

Don't want to pay the high price for Joes Jeans shop one of these pairs! Top Row shop Old Navy! Bottom Row shop Target!

Which color will you wear? by roseystyle featuring

Forty +, Fabulous and Pregnant?!!!

Bet you thought it was me right?! No not me! But my good friend Julie (and sometimes editor of this blog!)is, and isn't she fabulous?! The third time is definitely a charm for this gal.  Maternity fashion is so great now, there is no reason to be a frumpy dump, just cause you've got a baby bump(that was my ode to Dr. Seuss, it was his birthday after all). 

So, Watch out all of you celebrity mom's, us regular gals can do forty and pregnant as fashionably and fabulously as you!!! 

Top Maximum Mama Materninty (SF, CLOSED)! similar

 

From Kara's cupcakes

Tangerine Dream

Will you be hopping on the tangerine trend for spring? I know I will, if only in some small way. You see, sometimes it's okay to skip a trend. Maybe "tangerine" isn't your fave color. I must admit it is not one of my faves! But it does look fresh and new to me. For me this trend will be more to add a bit of pop to white or denim. Maybe I'll add some fun accessories or jewelry to my wardrobe just to give it a small nod.

 How will you wear your tangerine? Let me know.

ROSEystyle  Recommends:
 

Taste of Tangerine by roseystyle featuring polka dot jewelry

J Brand cotton capri pants, $230
Topshop, $70
J.Crew suede wedge heels, $228
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors flat, $89
Michael Kors leather shoulder handbag, $895
Polka dot jewelry, $49
Multi strand necklace
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture, $32
essie nail polish - tangerine

Introducing Ask ROSEystyle!

I am super excited to introduce Ask ROSEystyle. If you go to my home page and go to the Ask ROSEstyle page your can submit your style or shopping questions and even upload a photo!! I will be happy to answer any style questions you may have.  And who knows, maybe your question will be featured on one of my weekly blog posts! 

Ask ROSEystyle!

Recently one of my clients was heading back to work full time. As a first trip she was headed to meetings in NYC. She asked me to help her find a stylish bag that would be as hard working as she is! She needed to be able to fit it all! Laptop, ipad, phone and all other necessities. Here is the list I made for her which is currently featured on Skinny Scoop, too!!

It"s in the BAG!

No Wash Wednesday! The Top Knot.

If I've said it once,  I've said it a hundred times (well at least 10). I HATE washing and blowing out my HAIR! Although, my dream would be to hit the Dry Bar once or twice a week, my reality is surfing the net for fun "up do's". Here is another fun style, the "top knot".  My inspiration here....

Kimberly of eat.sleep.wear.

 I like mine a little bit more on the crown of my head. Also mine is bit flattened out, and messy.   I have also worn it more like Kimberly, a bit tighter and more on top (I'll post another time). Someone even asked me if I was a ballerina one day....(has she seen my butt? DO I LOOK LIKE A BALLERINA!!!)

Here I am in my Modified Top Knot.. with "how to" steps to follow....

(Thanks Joelle for snapping these cute pics!)


  ROSEystyle Recommends:

 1. Use a flat brush to smooth hair into a ponytail. 

 2. Tilt your head back while securing with an elastic to avoid sag at the nape. 

3. Twist the ends into knot and fasten with hair pins. 

 4. Rub surface with hands to loosen some pieces and create texture. 

 5. Mist holding spray over the top knot to ensure it lasts day and night.

And the Oscar Goes to (Really)?

If not for the red carpet dazzle, last nights Oscars would have been a TOTAL snooze.  Well except for the Artist taking so many wins.  That was GOOD! And to think my hubby dragged me to it! I mean, me, at a silent movie.  Really!?  But I digress....

As always my favorite part of the night was the Red Carpet.  I NEVER would have predicted so many visions in WHITE!!!  So after much debate over whether I loved or hated Gywenths cape (hated it) but loved the dress when she presented, and that 164 carat Anna Hu Hearts of fire cuff was to die for!

Oh, and speaking of winners, don't forget to click the link at the top of my blog to vote for  ROSEystyle  at Circle of Moms top 25 Mom Fashion Blogs.






ROSEystyle  Oscar Faves are....

#1 Fave Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

#2 Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

#3 Rooney Mara in Givenchy

The only question of the night for me was.....Sandra why the dress and what have you done to your face?!!

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

Vote for ROSEystyle on Cirlcle of Mom's

I am so grateful to all of you that read my blog.

I would love to get even more people reading ROSEystyle and you can help!  With your vote, you can make ROSEystyle one of the top 25 Mom Fashion blogs, featured on Circle of Mom's Top 25 List.

Just click on the the the circle of Mom's link here, (or over there), and scroll down until you see me!  Then Vote! It's that easy!  You can vote every 24 hours, so don't be afraid to vote more then once (please). Voting closes on February 28th at 5pm PST.

ROSEystyle Recommends Circle of Mom's.....

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VC. In February 2012, Circle of Moms became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sugar, Inc.

Twist Pin and Repeat...

 As you all know I will do anything to make my blow out last one more day, so I am always looking  for new ideas for "updo's".  This week I found one, actually many with Christina at  Hair Romance 

It may look complicated, but it's really super easy all you do is twist, pin and repeat!

Step #1: Part your hair on the side.

Step #2: Take a small section of hair at the left behind your ear and twist and pin on your neckline.

Step #3: Do the same twist and pin behind your right ear and pin on your neckline.

Step #4: Then separate the rest of your hair into equal sections and repeat, twisting into little buns and pinning on the nape of your neck.

Voila!  

ROSEY's Rags.....Happy Valenitnes Day!

Make sure you put on something red today! I know it's a bit cliche, but styled right, it be chic and not silly! Have a great one.

Dress - Max Studio (similar) via TJ Maxx
Leather Jacket - (similar)
Shoes - Corso Como (similar)
Necklace - Stella and Dot c/o Sandy Sloan*
Earings - Stella and Dot c/o Sandy Sloan
Ring - Stella and Dot  c/o Sandy Sloan




(and of course opi gel bubble bath on my nails)

xoJamie 

* Special thanks to my bff (Stella and Dot stylist extraodinaire) for not only helping style my jewelry, but for taking these great shots!

Be Mine....

Diamond Hoop Earings $3500.00 Home Consignment Shop (Corte Madera,CA)

A girl can dream can't she?

The count down is on for Valentines Day! If your hoping for something other then chocolates here are some great ideas for Valenitnes day gifts.

More Hanky Panky...

Y-O-U! You wanna? L-U-V Madonna!

I know I already L-U-V Madonna and I think most women (well at least those of us 40 and above) do too!!

Top Reason's Why Y-O-U Wanna, L-U-V Madonna (or already do!!)

• She doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. She never has and clearly never will.

• She can wear Givenchy, 5 inch Mui Mui heels, Bulgari jewels and a Erickson Beamon head dress  to a SUPERBOWL!  (really who can do that?!!!)

•  Although she is a MOM, you will NEVER see her in "mom jeans"!

• She is above 40 and is the definition of FABULOUS (really look it up!)  

But seriously, we could all use a bit of Madonna in us.   A dose of her confidence, a dash of her rebellious spirit, and a sprinkle of her ability to be an original.  It is what she stands for to all women that  makes her really beautiful to me.

Naomi Wolfe got it right I think...

"So Madonna's refusal to be less powerful, less entitled, less desiring and less not-ordinary, is always going to bring out the haters, whether she is playing with sacred iconography or just pissing people off. But I would say that this ongoing hostility is just the proof she should need that she is doing her proper job in the collective female psyche".

And so, that is why I wanna (always have and always will)  L-U-V Madonna. Go MADGE!

Rosey's Rags....Pretty in Pink!

Gap Sweater, Joes Jeans(similar), Rebbecca Minkoff Bag (similar), Mia Flats (similar)

Red and Pink is super HOT right now. And brignts are a definite must for wear now and Spring.  Unfortunately for me, my cats chewed on my FAVE red ballet flats and I've yet to replace them.  So the only pop of red I had for my pink sweater was my beloved (and well worn) Rebecca Minkoff (Niki Hobo) bag.  Ironically, this photo was taken on Ground Hog day, I feel a bit like Punxsutawny Phil.  (six more weeks of winter?!!) Well I would LOVE to go skiing in some fresh powder.

But I digress,  back to the subject of brights, particularly hot pink and red. I am also planning on making a ruffle scarf in this yarn! Fun!  Let me know if you will jump on the brights trend for spring!

knitting fever flounce yarn

Will you Wu Target this weekend?

I can't say I am super excited for Jason Wu for target.  While I like some of the designs, it is not WOWing my like Missoni.  But it is another big fashion moment that all the Recesionistas are talking about, so I can't let it go by with out at least a mention.

I have posted all the styles I could find from their "Look Book" so you can decide, if it's worth dragging yourself out of your cozy bed on Sunday morning for.  Me? I think I'll be sleeping in. And then there is the Super bowl after all.

Although the black cat tote is awfully cute!