Rose A La Mode

A Guest Post From Bex!

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People, people, people! I’m so excited today because Bex and I decided to switch places! So, I’m on her site today, and she’s on mine. I’ve told you so much about her already, so I feel she needs no introduction. So without further ado, here she is!

Bex a diary

Hello Rose ala Mode friends! I’m Bex the author of the blog bex a diary  a place where I document my own evolving fashion, recipes & crafts.
Every Thursday I host a link up party, Thursday Latelies. TL is a time set aside each week for me to focus on the things, people & events in my life that are causing me to be grateful to be alive.
If it weren’t for Thursdays I never would have become so acquainted with Linda and let me tell you I am so thankful for her. She is A-mazing but I’m sure I don’t need to remind you, her faithful readers, just how amazing she is. Love that girlie!
So when Linda purposed the idea to do a guest post for each others blogs I jumped at the opportunity.
I’m so excited to share with you all one of my favorite pieces of my winter wardrobe.
I bring you the colored skinny denim.

BluePantsCasual

 Pants, Sweater, Boots, Tee, Messenger Bag, Earrings,

BluePantsDressedUp

Sequin Top, Pants, Blazer, Pumps, Clutch, Earrings,

The other week I finally gave in and purchased these blue skinnies from Target and I’m SO glad I did.
After I got em home I wondered if they were as versatile as they’d seemed in the store.
My wondering halted as I put these looks together. I have to tell you I’m addicted to these pants.
There are so many ways to wear them.
The colored denim trend is more than just fun, its functional and its here to stay a while.
What do you think about the colored denim trend?
Have you tried it yet? You should. Injected some bold color into your wardrobe this holiday season.

Guest Post From Joanna at Moda Mama

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You guys, this is Joanna! She and I go waaaay back and decided to swap posts today! Go check out her blog and you’ll see what item I am currently obsessed with. Now, here’s Joanna! 

Hi!  I’m Joanna Haughton from ModaMama. It’s such a pleasure to be here guest posting on Rose a la Mode. Linda has such a great style that works so well for new moms like me.  Except for the heels. Most days I can only dream wistfully about wearing cute heels like hers! Who am I you might ask?  I’m an actor, TV host, writer and young mom.  I share my life with these two little monkeys…

And this big one…

I collect dresses the way some women do cats. Crazy Cat Lady, meet Crazy Dress Lady. Seriously, I’m currently being added to the American Encyclodpeia of Mental Disorders.

That’s me in a nutshell. And here’s what I’m wearing.

The first thing I did when I bought the skirt is toss the matching belt. Well, I didn’t actually toss it, just put it away to use with other outfits. I dislike the whole matchy-matchy thing almost as much as I dislike cooking, maybe more. So, I paired it with a fun contrasting belt instead.

I’m actually very daring today for a mom with a messy baby – white shirt aaaand heels! It’s ‘cause I’m going out for a good part of the day. Yay! New moms get excited about things like that.

And foot massages, we also loooove foot massages.

Visit me at ModaMama and stay a while.  I’d love to have ya!

Yea! My Friend Kelsey Is Visiting!

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Hello there friends. I asked Kelsey to guest post and she sure came through! We met at the Texas Style Council Conference back in March and had such a great time together. You’re gonna love her! Also, she loves stripes, just like me! Oh gosh, we’re so much alike! So, after you read this, go check her blog out!

Well, hello there! I’m Kelsey from Snappy Casual, and I’m glad to be visiting Rose à la Mode again (you might remember me from here or here).

Linda and I are friends for a lot of reasons, but I think mostly it’s because we’re both Midwest girls who married money nerds. Hence, we’ve both had to learn how to dress on a budget (mine is $10/week!).

There are so many great trends I want to try this spring, but I know my bank account can not handle buying a new wardrobe! I went to my closet to see how I can pair what I already have with a few new, but inexpensive, items. I’m thinking that you probably have most of these items in your closet, too! Let’s take a look, shall we?

1. Solid colors. These little gems are crucial for color blocking. Take a solid colored top, solid colored pants and solid colored shoes, and then wear them together. Boomsauce, you are stylish. Easy, huh? If you need some solid colored pants, may I suggest these in coral?

2. Fedora. I think hats are extremely underworn. They really add so much to an outfit! If you don’t have one (or a husband you can steal one from), I picked this $12 fedora out just for you. (You’re welcome.)

3. The color coral. Do you have a pink or coral shirt, skirt, necklace, scarf, earrings or bracelet? How about some coral nail polish? It’s the hottest color right now! I was actually with Linda in Texas when I bought this top. She peeked over from the other dressing room and gave it her approval. I haven’t taken if off since…

4. Stripes! Stripes! Stripes! Let’s face it, you can’t go wrong with stripes. It’s like a party on your shirt. I had a few striped tops already, but this tunic is vintage and only cost me $5.

5. A floral dress or shirt. This dress is six years old and this past weekend I found it hiding in my closet! It’s sure to be a great day when you’re wearing flowers. No water necessary!

6. Retro swimming suits. I’ve been dreaming of owning this reversible one, but could only afford this adorable one-piece. We’re going to the beach next month and I am so excited! Sorry, I can’t seem to find a photo of me in my swimming suit…ha!

7. Cutoff shorts. If you don’t have cutoffs, take a pair of jeans that you don’t wear (or get some for cheap at a thrift store) and make some! These jeans are from high school and rather than donating them, I made them into long shorts. If your jeans are a little baggy, they’ll work best!

8. Maxi dresses or skirts. In the first few days of spring, when my legs aren’t shaved tan enough to be seen quite yet, a maxi is the perfect solution! I scored this purple dress for a good deal at TJ Maxx two summers ago.

What are you guys loving this spring?