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The Shine Project :)

During the MIM Rocks Fashion Show I had the privilege of meeting Ashley, owner and creator of, “The Shine Project.” Even though it was a quick meet and greet; her energy and overall aura was so vibrant and I couldn’t wait to get home and check out her site. Throughout her site you will find ways to help out in the community and be uplifted at the same time by posts written by Ashley herself <3

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The Shine Project’s purpose is to inspire you to live the highest quality of life obtainable, and to motivate you to join their efforts in making the world a better place. They have many events set up around the country, and would love for everyone to get involved! To get involved please email Ashley at theshineproject@gmail.com

The Shine Scholarship Project is a non-profit that was created by TSP to put their beliefs in action. Its mission is to improve the lives of at-risk teens through service, education, and family involvement. They do service projects with inner city students every other week to teach them the leadership skills that are necessary for them to succeed. The money they raise goes to sending these leaders to college, so they can give back to society.

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The Shine Project also launched a new company called,”Threads.” Your purchase helps give at risk youth, a job and allows them to pay their way through college. You can shop here.

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Another way you can help our community is by attending the Girls Night Out Beauty Bar Benefit! I cannot wait to be a part of this fabulous event! During the girls night out there will be music, food and some raffles…all while you get your hair braided, your nails painted, your make-up done….whats better than that?! Make sure to purchase your tickets before April 13th, 100% of the proceeds benefit The Shine Project Scholarships. The event takes place on April 20th from 6pm-9pm.

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Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!

Style On Peeps!

Ro 🙂

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Shopping Online…?

Fashion is all around us…on television, our favorite shows, magazines and ONLINE. It is so easy to get online and shop but sometimes when you get your items…it’s not exactly what you expected! So I wanted to let you know of the, “Rochelle Approved,” online stores that are great quality items that you won’t be nervous to buy/open.

Let’s start with Accessory Addicted. This is a fun, very bold site with unique pieces that you will not find at just any store.

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Some of their pieces remind me of something you would see at Juicy Couture (vintage and colorful) but for a fraction of the cost. Their accessories are anywhere from $10 to $178. Below are one of my favorites for Spring; these earrings can dress up a basic cotton tee with some dark skinny jeans in an instant and that is what I love about accessories!

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Another online favorite of mine is Just Fab. I am not a big fan of their shoes but I LOVE their handbags! Recently I purchased two handbags for Spring and fell in love (each only $39.95). Both bags are big enough to carry everything that I need throughout the day…my make-up bag, snacks, lunch, water bottle and my purse essentials…..that is truly my kind of purse 🙂

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Last but not least is Alexandra Beth. These pieces remind me of a little boutique my husband and I went to in Kaui for our Honeymoon (that’s probably why I love these accessories so much!).

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These earrings are beautiful, I love this color purple because they can go with almost every color you are wearing. I love these earrings with a bright purple top or even a mint green blouse with a tan pencil skirt… if you have been following my blogs…you will see that I love to mix and match a lot of my colors because I love color…especially in Spring and Summer.

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My last favorite accessory is this amazing ring (shown above). I have not received this ring in the mail yet but I cannot wait to get it. Surprisingly, I do not have a ring like this. I am pretty simple with my rings. I usually wear my wedding rings on my left hand and that’s it. So I was purchasing outside my comfort zone but that is the luxury of shopping and living lol. I will keep all of you posted on what I think of this gem! Hope this blog helped some of you with your online accessory shopping.

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

Style On Peeps!

Ro 🙂

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Watch Trade-In Event At Dillards!

I am so excited to announce that I will be teaming up with Dillards locally here in Arizona; letting you in on the scoop and great deals in their Arizona locations!

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I am super excited to talk about an event going on in their watch department today through Sunday (April 5th- April 7th). It’s a “Watch Trade-In Event,” all you have to do is bring in any clean, used watch and receive a discount on any regular priced watch.

-Save $15 on a watch value at $50-$75
-Save $25 on a watch valued at $76-$125
-Save $40 on a watch valued at $126-$199
-Save $50 on a watch valued at $200 or more

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The unique part about this event is that all of the used watches brought in will be donated to the local charity; Florence Crittenton. Their mission is supported by their vision of being the national leader in changing the future for girls. They do this by: Achieving excellence in all they do, growing to serve all girls in need and being the foremost expert in gender-specific services for girls.

Florence Crittenton of Arizona is a non-profit 501C(3) organization that has served Arizona’s girls and their families for well more than a century. Today we offer a comprehensive continuum of care designed to help at-risk girls from 10 to 21 overcome issues of abuse, neglect, teen pregnancy, teen parenting, and behavioral and/or mental health problems.

So make sure to stop in Dillards this weekend!

Have an amazing Friday and Style On! 🙂

Ro

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Must Have’s In Your Closet On Your Life A to Z!

Recently I was on the local lifestyles show, Your Life A to Z, talking about the “Must Haves” in your closet!

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All of my clothing pieces were from Clothes Minded Boutique in Phoenix and my accessories were from Royal Bowtique! Hope you enjoy the video!

Happy Saturday and Style On Ladies!

Ro

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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.

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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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Clothes Minded!

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This evening I decided to do a little shopping therapy, to get through the rest of my work week and what better way to get in the shopping spirit you ask? Well….scoping out a new boutique in Phoenix of course!

Clothes Minded is a fun and chic clothing boutique that recently opened in February! The unique part about this boutique is that it houses local designers collections that have worked with Phoenix Fashion Week…like Shawl Dawls and JHaus Denim. I had the pleasure of meeting with boutique owner Kim Kendall and learning more about her love for fashion and retail! What is also unique about her boutique is that she wants her customers to be able to learn more about the local designers that have collections in her store; so she features a local designer the 3rd Thursday of every month with a mini fashion/trunk show.

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Spring is fast approaching and Clothes Minded is ready, with lots of pastels, floral and maxi dresses gallore…I was truly in “Spring Heaven.” While I was looking through her pieces I came across a beautiful nude top that I just had to have…This top can work for day and night! I will be posting a blog video this weekend on my pick of the week! Stay Tuned on fun ways to wear this top!

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Clothes Minded
4180 East Ray Road in Phoenix
www.clothesmindedaz.com

Style on Ladies!
Ro

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New Purchases for a Steal!

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I had to share this picture with all of you! I was meeting with a client the other day and just happened to look up and this is the beautiful visual I saw…so I had to get out my phone and take a picture 🙂

Spring is my favorite time of year…that’s why my past 5 posts have to do with Spring wear and gear! 🙂 As some of you may know; I am a bargain shopper and I will find deals in almost every store and if I don’t…I move on to the next store! Over the past couple of weeks I have got amazing deals on the items shown below!20130221-224540.jpg
This coral sweetheart cut cotton dress is from Forever 21. This light weight material is perfect for the Arizona weather! I would pair this dress with a cropped jean jacket for day wear and I would change it up at night with a black or turquoise boyfriend blazer. This was the last dress at Chandler Mall but I am sure you can find this dress in coral at the other Forever 21 locations. Price of dress $17.98

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Can you guess where I got this Neon Black Purse???? Drum roll please……Forever 21! This purse was only $12; I saw a purse very similar to this one at BCBG at the Kierland location for $198. I like this style because it is very versatile for day wear as well as night and it is the perfect size because it can hold my lip gloss, iphone, camera, card holder and keys.

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If you are short like me, you will fall in love with this cut because they fit like cigarette pants (pants that look like high waters…but in a good way). These beauties were found at another favorite store of mine Target! I love this color because it goes with just about anything: tan, coral, black, white, plum purple and the list can go on. These pants look amazing with nude stiletto heels. I paid $29.99 for these pants and I am thinking about going back and buying the black ones too <3

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Just in case you missed it; my fashion segment on “Statement Pieces,” featuring Royal Bowtique’s products on Your Life A to Z, Saturday, February 23rd at 10am on 3TV.

Style On Ladies!
xoxoxo
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! 🙂

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Happy Friday and Style on ladies!

xoxoxo
Ro

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Fashion Segment on Your Life A to Z!

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This was my first fashion segment on television! It was such a fun experience and I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to do this! I hope all of you enjoy the segment on Royal Bowtique Statement Pieces!

xoxoxo
Ro

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