Rose A La Mode

Inspiration: My Friend Anna

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This outfit was completely inspired by one of my best friends Anna. She has made an appearance on Rose before, but I wish she was on here more often. When I first decided to give my self a makeover a few years back, she helped me get out of my rut and pick out some better clothes. Although I think we have different styles now, she’s still got some major influence over my style because she’s really got it going on.You can see some pictures of us on my Facebook page.

Are you inspired by friends? I know there are so many things I’ve tried because I’ve seen them look good on someone else. Like socks hanging out above my boots.

Loft Sweater

Jenny Present Necklace

Wax Jeans

The Limited Necklace

Sweater: Loft
Skinny Cords: Wax
Necklace: Jenny Present & The Limited
Boots: Aldo
Bracelets: Forever 21
Watch: American Eagle

Have Great Legs In High Heels

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed I have such great legs in high heels. And every once in a while I get the urge to buy the highest heels I can find. This past week has been one of those times. I can’t help myself. I think it’s because I’d like to build up my shoe wardrobe and also because all my heels are really meant for the summer (however, we are planning a trip to Florida soon, so I may need some new warm weather heels. So, here are some that I’ve found that I am in desperate need for and may be buying a pair soon.

Winter Heels

Gianni Bini Captain Pump

Gianni Bini “Captain” Pump

Steve Madden Caryssa Pump

Steve Madden Women’s Caryssa Platform Pump

Summer Heels

Gianni Bini Boulevard Pumps

Gianni Bini “Boulevard” Pumps

Steve Madden Women's Daybreak Wedge Sandal

Steve Madden Women’s Daybreak Wedge Sandal

Working At Starbucks

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Hi friends! Today Bob and I are working side by side at Starbucks. It’s so great. This was a dream of mine and my hardworking husband made it all happen. I’m so grateful to him for working so hard and not quitting when he didn’t know answers, but pressing through and paving a way for our lives to be lived like this. (If you haven’t been to his amazing personal finance blog, you should go!)

That was a side note tho. I worked at Anthropologie yesterday and had a fun weekend out of town (pictures to come!) and am trying desperately to get caught up my real job. Yesterday I may or may not have had a huge breakdown that involved the ugly cry. I guess I was  just a little overwhelmed and realized I had only eaten sweets for a day and a half and it all came out at once.

But, here is what I am wearing right now, as I type. I sort of wish I had my UGG Australia Women’s Classic Short Boots Footwearon because my toesies are freezing. But I’m trying to make you proud. 🙂

Steve Madden Inka Boots

Starbucks

H&M Sweater

Sweater and Jeans: H&M
Button Down: Bitten
Boots: Steve Madden Women’s Inka Knee-High Boot