Rose A La Mode

The Six Item Theory

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Happy Leap Day! To celebrate, I’ve got another special treat for you today! Kelsey is here! She is soooooo sweet and has quite a unique style. Pop on over to her site and see her cute little preggo self! 

Hello! This is Kelsey from Snappy Casual and Words of Williams. I’ve been reading Rose a la Mode for longer than a year and was lucky enough to meet Linda (and Bob!) in person last March. She is such a sweetie!

Today I’m going to let you in on a little secret.

I have a theory. I call it the six-item theory. Basically, I think my best outfits are the ones that have six items.

I do believe that fashion is an art form and not a scientific formula, so I’m not saying that great outfits can’t have three items. Or four or five or eight.

But whenever I’m in a little funk, I force myself to wear six things. And it usually works!

Here’s what I’m talking about (click to view outfit details):

  

  

  

  

  

What do you think? Do you prefer simple outfits or more elaborate ones?

Designer Denim Guide – How To Fit, Wash, And Find Your Perfect Pair

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Boy do I have a treat for you today! Carol from Learn To Rock It is a personal friend and I’ve just learned that I will never shop for jeans without her again! She works at Nordstrom and has basically made the perfect designer denim guide! Enjoy and happy shopping!

Hello Everyone!
It’s Carol From Learn To Rock It here and I’m really excited to do this guest post video for Rosa a La Mode!

Here are a few basic tips for jean shopping. Please note that these principles remain true for most designers, but there can be a few exceptions. The most important thing is that you’re getting something that you feel great in. Jeans are such a wardrobe staple and it’s crucial that you have ones you love. I made the switch to investing in designer denim a couple years ago and have not regretted it once–there truly is a difference in quality and fit. And it’s not hard to find great deals on them.

I used to think I was beating the system by getting a cheaper pair of jeans, only to hate the way they look on me after a couple washes. They would completely lose their cute shape and I ended up spending more $$ by re-buying less expensive jeans. Now don’t get me wrong, I still have a good ‘ole faithful pair of Forever 21 jeans that have lasted forever and I still love, it’s just more hit or miss.

Thanks so much for watching and I hope you enjoy!

P.S. I’m currently really loving Paige Premium Denim– looks so good on and feels good too. That’s been a must lately. I have to be able to workout in them (give me some stretch baby) AND be able to sleep in them (so soft). Kinda kidding…kinda serious….


If you can’t view the video, click here.