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Styling Journey With Phoenix Fashion Week!

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During the last couple of weeks I have had the honor of working with Phoenix Fashion Week on the MIM Rocks Fashion Show. Phoenix Fashion Week chose the top 5 stylists (shown above) in Arizona and gave us the challenge of styling 14 models, choosing the music, make-up and hair to go with our Spring theme.

From Left to Right…

-Returning for his 3rd year with MIM Rocks Fashion….stylist Brian Swan with Right Hand Man Image Consulting has 9+ years of experience in the fashion industry, consulting clients and styling numerous photo shoots and runway shows. Most recently, Brian has relocated to Las Vegas to style for Zappos.com!

-Local stylist-extraordinaire Fawn Cheng, Personal Stylist has been a personal stylist for years, here in the valley! Last year she brought a Hispanic flair + drama to the runway with Alma Primero Coleccion and I can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve this year!

-A world citizen, Yekatherina Bruner’s global travels have shaped her culturally-diverse approach to fashion. In addition to her love for style, Yekatherina has a wide experience as a fashion show producer. Yekatherina has recently been named as a Glamour Magazine “Glambassador ” for 2013.

– Amir’s La Voûte has an amazing look in men’s wear, at Amir’s they specialize and carry fine men’s clothing from elegant vintage collection, men’s accessories, unusual collectibles, oddities, and all types of gifts for men! Like Bow Ties? Be ready to see what is on trend for men this Spring!

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This has been such a fun and amazing experience overall and I wanted to share my journey so far with all of you! To get started I met with owner Kim Kendall with Clothes Minded in Phoenix. Her boutique has a wide variety of local designer collections that I will be using in the show! Kim and I went over prints and colors that would coordinate well with the idea I was shooting for in my head.

Interview

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This past Wednesday I was interviewed by Lauren Pfingstag, with Phoenix Fashion Week for the show, I was asked about the collection, what my inspirations were behind my looks and what to expect on the runway! Above, is the outfit I wore for the interview and below is where I bought my pieces from!

-Floral Jacket, JCPenny $30
-Black Basic Top, Nordstrom Rack $18
-Neon Necklace, Nordstrom Rack $19
-Blue Skinny Jeans, Guess By Marciano $168
-Fushia Suede Heels, Steve Madden $130

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for MIM Rocks Fashion, March 29th at 7pm

www.mimrocksfashion2013.eventbrite.com

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Have an amazing Saturday night and Style on Ladies!

-Ro

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Teaming Up With Phoenix Fashion Week!

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March Madness is in full effect! During the first week of March I celebrated my 2 Year Wedding Anniversary to the man of my dreams in Maui and as soon as I got back, I was asked by Phoenix Fashion Week to be a part of their “MIM Rocks Fashion Show,” featuring Top Stylists in Arizona. I am so very honored to be apart of such a prestigious and amazing 4th annual fashion show!

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Phoenix Fashion Week’s mission is to bridge talented, well established and emerging fashion designers to buyers from around the globe! Phoenix Fashion Week was established in 2005 by a team of Arizona based industry professionals. They are also the fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States.

What’s truly exciting to me is that I have been going to events put on by Phoenix Fashion Week for over 2 years now and to now be working with them is truly a honor. :)….sorry I am starting to get a little corny!

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Phoenix Fashion Week teamed me up with Clothes Minded Boutique for the fashion show and I am so very excited to work with them! I cannot wait to meet with owner Kim Kendall and pull all of the looks for the show March 29th! So, stay tuned during my stylist journey with Phoenix Fashion Week and don’t forget to buy your tickets for the show!

Link for Tickets Below:
www.mimrocksfashion2013.eventbrite.com

Boutique I will be working with:
www.clothesmindedaz.com

Style on ladies!
Ro

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My New Store Find…Online!

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Are you looking for everything at your finger tips, when it comes to shopping? At LuLus.com you will find dresses, shoes, jewelry, high waist shorts in every color imaginable and so much more! I recently discovered this website when I was looking for some new Spring dresses. I googled “Mint Dresses,” and LuLus came up!

LuLu’s carries affordable finds by emerging designers and Indie finds from all over the world! Below are some of my favorite looks for Spring 2013!
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These four pieces are some of my favs for Spring! This site has everything for every look you are going for; whether it’s a casual look or a red carpet event. The lace nude top is very versatile with a pair of black cigarette pants (they look like high-water skinny jeans) or high-waist neon pink shorts! You will be seeing a lot of lace this Spring and Summer in shorts dresses and accessories.

As for the dresses, I love the fact that it is the easiest piece of my wardrobe to put together because I only need to add accessories and heels! But if you are not a dress kind of gal no problem; I still have you covered with…SHOES!
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I am a “heel fan,” myself but they have a lot of ballet flats, sandals and boots in various colors and textures. I have not purchased their shoes as of yet so I do not know the quality but they look amazing…and pain is beauty! 🙂

www.lulus.com

Happy Friday and Style on ladies!

xoxoxo
Ro

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Shopping Haul at H&M and Wet Seal!

Check out my newest video on my affordable finds at H&M and Wet Seal!

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My Outfit:
– Black Shimmer Sweater www.wetseal.com
– Gold Spike Necklace www.etsy.com “ShopRoyalBowtique”
– Gold Ring and Spike Earrings www.forever21.com

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What I Love About The Holidays!

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It’s finally starting to get cool enough to pull out all of my oversized knit sweaters….which is pure paradise!

Most people look forward to this time of year because of the holidays…but I look forward to this time of year because of my knits! You can find these knits at almost any retailer (Macy’s, Dillards, Nordstrom) some knits are even on their sale racks as we speak; so treat yourself to a comfortable statement piece.

I also love to accessorize my oversized knits and skinny jeans with vintage diamonds! I feel that vintage pieces encompass a classical yet contemporary allure to the entire outfit and sets it a part.

I find a lot of my vintage collections at Brass Armadillo http://brassarmadillo.com/phoenix, which is a antique mall in Phoenix, with over 600 antique dealers. My most recent purchase was from Alice Cooper; he has a fun booth with various types of jewelry and home decor.

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So I hope I have inspired all of you to go out and buy a comfortable statement piece that makes you look and feel amazing!

Knit on ladies!

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Night Out!

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Some nights when I go out I want to look cute but feel comfy at the same time and the outfit shown above is just the outfit for that!

My lace like jeggings, which are a combination of leggings and skinny jeans, are from The Limited and are super comfortable and very soft. When I put them on I felt as if I was putting on pajama pants. The jeggings also came in various colors and prints, check out their website to find a print and color just for you! http://www.thelimited.com/womens-clothing/jeans-denim,default,sc.html?navid=left

My gemmed out skull graphic tee was from Wet Seal (which is one of my favorite stores for an inexpensive fun look). Wet Seal has tees galore in every color and style all under $30. http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/thumbnail.jsp?categoryId=101&subCategoryId=215

To tie the entire outfit together, I paired my black motorcycle jacket from Express. (I bought it last year so they might not have the exact style but I guarantee you can find one similar ). I love fitted motorcycle jackets because they are a great layering piece, that can complete so many different looks in your closet. http://www.express.com/jackets-vests-32/control/show/12/index.cat

<;3 Ro

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Gold+Mustard= Perfect Fall Outfit <3

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Nothing is better than going to your closet and putting on some comfy skinny jeans, a boho top (so you don’t have to suck in) and a perfect accessory that ties the whole outfit together!

The outfit shown above is just the outfit! I love the mustard color…but you have to be careful when deciding if this color is for you. This color looks great on olive and dark skin tones but may wash out with a lighter complexion. So, if that is the case I would stay with colors that compliment your tone, like coral and green during the Fall season.

I paired this top with a chunky gold necklace, that is very detailed with various textures and different chain designs throughout the necklace. This piece is great because you can wear it with a plain white cami and jeans or a button up top, tucked into a high waisted pencil skirt, to give it a completely different look.

This top is availible at www.divazboutique.com

The necklace is available at www.facebook.com/royalbowtique

Style on ladies <;3

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Fall Colors In The Air

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Fall colors are my favorite. All of the reds, oranges, deep purples and golds scream fall in my book and I love it! This entire outfit I am wearing (including the clothing and shoes minus jewelry) were all under $100. My top is from Forever 21, my lace shorts are from Divaz Boutique at Tempe Market Place and my shoes are from the new Nordstrom Rack on Camelback in Phoenix.

I would also pair my knit shorts with a plum purple top, accessorized with chunky turquoise and gold jewelry to add some fun flare! Style on ladies:)

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