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I am very excited to introduce my new “Guest Fashion Blogger” Catherine Gochoco! We met through Phoenix Fashion Week and I absolutely love her! Catherine has a personal style blog that showcases her street style as well as dressing up or down different items for different occasions. She describes her style as classic yet trendy. Catherine likes to stay close to whats hot on the fashion scene, while giving it her personal touch! Through the next couple months you will see blogs highlighting Catherine’s trends and finds. Enjoy!

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Ro

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I love the winter weather but keeping warm is a constant battle. I’m a desert girl and growing up we rarely had any winters that would require more than a light jacket. I’ve become a huge fan of winter white and think it adds such a stark contrast to the darker colors that are associated with the cooler months. Lately the 90’s have brought on so many street style looks and as a huge 90’s fan, I was in. I dressed up my over sized, grunge inspired plaid shirt with some faux leather pants and Voila! Outfit nirvana. This white trench spoke to me, it is so fresh compared to the black coats I usually wear. The coat brings out the more subtle colors in my shirt and ultimately brightens up the whole outfit. I’ve worn this ensemble on two different occasions; lunch meeting and dinner in the city. Both times I was comfortable, warm but mostly I looked great with very minimal effort. Great day to night outfit.

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Catherine Gochoco
www.afashionfiend.com

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Depending on what type of Christmas Party you have been invited to; the last thing you want to put on your shopping list is a party dress. At the same time you don’t want to look and feel bland and boring. So I want to help you find items in your closet that can be transitioned into a great party look!

1. Simple Black Dress. Every woman has a black dress in her closet (and if you don’t have one, you need to get one). I would pair this dress with bold accessories and even try something new with your makeup and wear a dark lip (reds and plums are perfect for the season)

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2. Dress Up Dress Slacks. It’s easy to dress up items in your closet that you already have like dress slacks. I would pair it with a fun and vibrant top that is a statement piece within itself so you don’t have to worry about accessorizing. I would also pair with a sexy stilleto and a fun and flirty hairstyle like the picture shown below.

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3. Skinny Jeans. For those of you that were invited to holiday parties that are a little more low key, I would recommend pulling out your skinnies! Dark denim skinny jeans can truly be dressy, you just have to know what to pair them with. I always recommend dark skinny jeans because they picture well and go with just about any color (especially black).

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4. Grab A Blazer. When in doubt grab a blazer! Blazers are my, “GO TO” when I want to dress an outfit up. I would pair a blazer with just about anything: dresses, jeans, shorts, over-alls anything that can truly be layered.

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Below are some pictures from my holiday parties I went to last year! <3

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Go Daddy Christmas Party 2012 <3

Hope these tips help you on your holiday party excursion!

Style On Ladies and Gents!

xo
Ro

I am very excited to be teaming up with Divaz Boutique locally here in Arizona for fashion tips that won’t break the bank!  Make sure to tune into Your Life A to Z Monday through Saturday from 10am to 11am for your latest fashion tip!

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Ro

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From Left to Right:

1. Commercial Shoot at Clothes Minded Boutique with my mom as the star 🙂
2. One of my beautiful clients; news anchor Stella Inger
3. Fall work outfit from BCBG
4. Fun event with Business of Fashion at Arizona State University
5. My gear for the Breast Cancer Walk
6. Made a ring at the Kendra Scott at the Scottsdale Quarter location
7. Color Bar at Kendra Scott
8. Fashion shoot
9. One of my amazing Kendra Scott pieces
10. Block and Battaglia clutch of Camelback Mountain
11. Fun event with fabulous ladies!
12. Kate Spade favs <3
13. Me and one of my best friends…Pablo:)
14. I am so blessed with an amazing life and I am so thankful for everything and everyone in my life
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16. Picked up my Christmas Angel…have you picked up yours?

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Ro

It’s that time of year again……BLACK FRIDAY! For those of you that partake in this fun and busy shopping day I wanted to share a few pointers that have helped me get through this crazy day!

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1. Sleep!
Make sure you get enough sleep the night prior because your day is going to be full of walking and shopping

2. Be Comfy!
Wear your most comfortable shopping outfit and make sure to wear your tennis or ballet flats because by the end of your shopping day your feet with thank you

3. Know Where Your Going!
It is very important to plan accordingly; make sure to know where you want to shop, so you can plan a “play by play” on what stores have the best deals and where you need to park to get there (if you go to the mall)

4. Have A List!
It is always good to make a list of items you need to get for everyone on your holiday list and make sure to always ask the stores for gift boxes and tissue (because most of them give it to you for free)

5. Always Ask For A Gift Receipt!
It is very important to always ask for a gift receipt (even though you are probably the best gift giver ever; your friend or loved one might want to exchange their present for a different size or color and that will make it easier for them to do so)

6. Go With Someone!
I always recommend to shop with a friend or loved one on Black Friday because you always need a voice of reason to tell you “yes” or tell you “no,” it is also nice to have someone stand in line with you when you are waiting to purchase your presents

7. Site Deals!
If you don’t feel like fighting the crowd this Friday then make sure to take full advantage of the Black Friday Site Deals! Click here for various site deals (anywhere from Overstock.com to Macy’s, it’s all here at your fingertips)

8. Have Fun!
Last but not least make sure to have fun this Friday and make the best of it. I hope these tips and tricks help you this holiday season and remember when in doubt on gift giving this holiday…purchase a personal stylist gift card and I will take them shopping for a new and improved wardrobe! 🙂

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xo
Ro

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Make sure to check out Misty’s new location in Old Town Scottsdale!

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Happy Sunday and Style On Ladies and Gents!

xo
Ro

It’s officially fall in Arizona (meaning that it hit 75 degrees) so I pulled out all of my sweaters, pants and fall colors and went to Kendra Scott to find fall statement jewels that can transition from work to play. I’m excited to be teaming up with the Kendra Scott boutique at the Scottsdale Quarter on various events and parties at their location this next year!

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Kendra Scott started her business in 2002 with just $500 to launch a mini-jewelry collection. Today, Kendra Scott Jewelry is a global, multimillion-dollar brand sold at renowned retailers like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and 1,000+ specialty boutiques worldwide. I love what Scott stands for: Family, Fashion and Philanthropy. She says that the most important thing in her life is her family and nothing is greater! Her pieces are truly timeless and can transition from day to evening. As a personal stylist I am always trying to look for pieces that can flow throughout one’s day because not everyone has time to bring accessories along with a change of clothes for happy hour after work or dinner. I decided to go with the Harlow necklace because this piece is a statement within itself and is really the only piece of jewelry I need to look complete!

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Pieces from Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace. Daisy Ring

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This is a highlight video about Kendra Scott and her journey!

Style on ladies and gents!

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Ro

Pinterest….you either love it or not! I go through phases where I am on it every day and pinning like crazy and then don’t log on for a month. This past weekend was one of those days where I was on a pinning frenzy! I was exploring quotes and had to share some of my favorites that make me smile.

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Have a fabulous week and style on ladies and gents!

xo
Ro

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Another fashion tip on Your Life A to Z featuring Vintage By Misty in Old Town Scottsdale. If you have not been to her location, you MUST check it out!

Happy Friday and Style on Ladies and Gents!

xo

Ro

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here!

28 million women have mammograms annually. Fewer than ten percent of those mammogram screenings show some abnormality and need more tests. Through those specialized breast health tests is the vast majority (about 94 percent) are found to be harmless. Mammograms do not prevent breast cancer, but many regard them as a life-saving test because of the potential for breast cancer detection in its early, most treatable stages. When breast cancer is detected early, there is a 98 percent chance of survival. So make sure to “Get A Mammo.” I also walked the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Tempe Town Lake with my mom this am and had so much fun. Below are some pictures that highlighted this special event that I have done for the past 7 years.

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Below is a segment that one of my clients did with Channel 3’s Your Life A to Z. ( I also made a small cameo as an extra lol…can you spot me?).

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Happy Saturday and Style on Ladies and Gents!

xo
Ro