RosieB. Styles

Some time ago I entered a contest for a chance to become a contracted http://www.piperlime.com/  stylist, and a possible chance to appear on fashion based reality show the “Rachel Zoe Project” on the Bravo network. While I  unfortunately didn’t place or anything, I did receive a lovely email from one of the editors encouraging me in my pursuit of styling. The contest challenged us a chance to show off our styling talents via http://www.polyvore.com/  while giving us three unique scenarios to work with and make our own. Humbled by my unexpected “honorable mention”, I just wanted to share one of mine with you guys:

Scenario: High School Reunion

…Since it’s been a long time and she’s grown up a lot she understands that being stylish doesn’t have to mean “showing off” or doing too much. I kept her look smart and seasonally fresh by putting her in: a strapless off white sequined silk chiffon belted dress to show off those amazing legs, metallic leather sandals, thick gold couture necklace then topped it off with the Angular shoulder fuchsia blazer for an unexpected wow factor. I added a simple black clutch to tie it all in and to hold the essentials, cell phone, lipstick, identification. This outfit is very appropriate for the occasion; it’s mature and sexy without being over the top. Put simply, it’s a touch of class, for the head of the class. (For information on where to get this outfit, please email me bmednard@gmail.com .)

Spring Fashion Favorites

Even though the Spring weather has been acting a little aloof as of late [shout out to Global Warming] we must celebrate its arrival for fashion's sake. Dressing for spring, especially in New York, can be really tricky since one day its 75 degrees and 40 the next. Don't fret my pets, as a matter of fact; take advantage of all the range in temperature. This is a season where you can wear a coat, flip flops, a trench, light denim jacket & boots in the same week without looking like a crazy person; you have to love that, right? This Spring, classic floral dresses, nautical cardigans, sweet tees and jeans, jackets with intricate detail & statement making jewels are some of the items giving me fever!

Good Relief

I love fashion with a purpose! I also, love and appreciate all the efforts made in the relief for earthquake victims (all over) and especially those of my native, Haiti. One of this worlds’ "model' citizens Naomi Campbell is raising awareness by holding a fashion for relief sale for the next two weeks on http://www.netaporter.com/ with all the net proceeds going to The White Ribbon Alliance. The clothes featured in the sale have been worn by her and or have been featured in iconic fashion environments [including the set of Sex and the City!] If you can shop big these days, do so with a big heart! I'm eyeing those classic pair of Patricia Field jeans from SATC, straight fuego! Here’s the Link…happy donating for clothes! http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Fashion_for_Relief/Clothing?pn=2 

Music Fly - Monica is Back!!

Monica is back like she never left! In the middle of one of my straight VH1 Soul  for hours sessions I came across this video equipped with good music and can we say F.A.S.H.I.O.N.? enjoy my dears

RosieB's Trending Topic: Sequins of Events

SEQUINS is the new black and  has got to be my favorite trend in fashion right now. Once upon a time when people said "sequins" I cringed at the thought of over-the-top fitted calf length evening dresses worn by ladies with heavy makeup, hair and jewels. So basically I thought of the TV drama Dynasty. But just like everything else circa '80's it's reared it used-to-be ugly but now fabulous head! BCBG made a great grey shirt like/vest with silver sequins detail years ago, that I love and will never get tired of wearing. [Shout out to my former discount, sigh.] Close to three years ago I saw Nelly Furtado rock a Black Sequins Beret and began obsessively looking for one, fast forward to the Spring of '09 I finally got one. [Shout out to Forever 21 and my roomate "Beans"!] Now I'm on another mission, this time for the perfect, sequin JACKET. I think this is an investment piece. This style of jacket allows you to dress up any outfit in a snap, you'll get alot of use out of it especially during the HOLIDAY SEASON and if it "goes out of style" it'll come back. You don't believe me? Ask Joan Collins. These are my favorites from London Import Top Shop. As you can see it's going to be a tough choice.

Shoe Fly! - Aldo Holiday Edition

How Festive are these?!? I'm loving this collection of shoes by Aldo, had to share with the shoe fanatics! Here are your names and prices From Left To Right Stemper $110,  Endow $90, Amistoso $125.  I haven't been in the store lately so I'd check before you run out the house,  and besides, all shoes are available online at http://www.aldoshoes.com/.

Quoted in a fly fashion

                           “As you see, fashion means different things to different people.” 
                                                                         Anna Wintour

[SAMPLE] Sale Away - Charlotte Ronson, Derek Lam, Dolce Vita

I know we're still at war and in a recession but... I don't know how else we can help the economy. So [if it’s possible] go shopping and help yourself! Moving along... part two of my sample sale posts includes Charlotte Ronson, Derek Lam [SCREAM!] and Dolce Vita Shoes! C. Ronson started yesterday and will end tomorrow, sorry, I was tardy for the party, but better late than never, right? If you're anywhere near this great city of New York, mosey on down to 1071 Sixth Ave., at 41st St, ste. 301 between the hours of 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and stack up! Derek Lam is selling his Fall ‘09 goodies at 601 W. 26th St., b/t Eleventh & Twelfth Aves., ste.1730 from 10am -6pm today and tomorrow only. That sale goes up to 80% [fashion highway robbery]. Last but not least for the shoe fly in you, booties, and pumps and flats are flying off shelves at 70% off courtesy of Dolce Vita this Saturday and & Sunday, from 12pm-7 p.m.at 156 Ludlow St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts. on the 4th flr! I know it’s the season for giving, so if you feel a little guilty make some of these purchases gifts for your female friends & family. I know I’d give a major smooch to the person who got me a gift from any one of these designers. No mistletoe necessary. Think about it. As always, happy shopping!

[SAMPLE] Sale Away - Bridal Edition

Calling all brides to be!! Saks Bridal Sample Sale kicked off this morning at 10am! Gowns from Reem Acra, Vera Wang, and Monique Lhuillier, are down 70 percent off of the original prices. They open every day from now until Sunday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., they close at 8pm. on Sunday. Go to 611 Fifth Ave., b/t 49th & 50th Sts., 9th floor to possible find one of the most important dresses you'll ever wear. I suggest you leave the rings and other valuables at home though, I've been to one of these and it could get ugly in there! [sigh] ...Aint love grand?

Strike a Frugal Pose

Here we go again...a collaboration that no one could've expected! Well, maybe it's not so far fetched anymore to see designers cheapen up these days. About a week or two ago, I excitedly posted about Zac Posen creating a sportswear line that will be sold in Saks Fifth Avenue come 2010 [Refer to “Posen has Spoken” for details]. Now it seems that Mr. Haute Couture is all about the affordable fly since he's now teamed up with Target! I read in UK Vogue’s site that Zac will be joining the retailers’ Go International Collection, which includes the likes of designers such as, Thakoon, and hot young Bay area native Erin Fetherston. Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui have already graced Target with their designs and although I failed to purchase either one, they looked pretty fab from what I saw. Obviously I'm really anxious to see what Zac will come up with. The collection will only be available to purchase in select stores and on line from April 25th to May 3oth 2010, since that's not, like tomorrow and you have a million things on your mind, I'll keep you posted along the way. Who loves you baby?

Sale Away to ASOS

Can someone say Karl Lagerfeld coat for 70% off the original price?????! GO! Not now, but right now! Click your little hearts out, shop and be merry, after all tis the season, right? Right. Visit http://www.asos.com/ come back here and tell me what you got. P.S. This is a UK site so don't forget to change the currency for the correct pricing while you shop.

Shoe Fly! - Purple Rain Edition.

Ahh, the color purple... in the form of Fierce, Classic and Trendy, you can't go wrong on any occasion with these shoes, I love them all! How much, you ask? From Left to right: Badgely Mischka Eavan peeptoe with broach $200, Tahari Viviana Pump $208, Stuart Weitzman peeped toe with bow detail $200 all available on http://www.bloomingdales.com/. Happy Shopping!

Award Show Fly- AMA Performance Outfits

I watched the American Music Awards the other night and my favorite part of the night was of course, the performances. Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga’s performances were the best vocally to me, but when it came to the outfits four people stand out in my head Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. J.Lo made a come back with her new single “Dancing in my Louboutins”, unfortunately before she changed into her custom made “red bottoms” she fell on her bottom. But when you’re a forty year old mother of twins, dancing around in front of a boxing ring, leading a slew of muscle bound men, wearing a gold and black lace ensemble equipped with asymmetrical leather straps and sequin boxing shoes, looking fierce, who cares?!? Fergie joined her group the Black Eyed Peas in a melody of their many hits, wearing a black strapless shiny body suit with bootie accentuating ruffles, decorative fishnet-like stockings and knee high “Loubi’s”. [Can I get a Boom-Boom POW?!] Ok, so ever since Lil Mama ruined the first ever live performance of Jay-z & A. Keys' “Empire State”, I feel like I subconsciously anticipate this performance over any other at award shows. It’s lived up to the songs’ greatness every time so far, and this time because of the fashion. Ms. Keys was in a tailored backless black pant suit with gunmetal detailing and Jay-Z in a cream colored full tuxedo, black pants, black bowtie, and accessorized with a broach on the left side of his jacket, the two represented for Frank Sinatra very well. They were all class, all the way, all very New York, takes notes children.

Sweet Tee of the week

Well...If I told you guys that I had an icon hanging out in my closet then you wouldn't believe me. So that is how she became the sweet tee. Last weekend I was on Fifth Avenue, desperately trying NOT to shop. [I'll pause so you can laugh now] Well, as you've guessed that didn't go so well once I stepped into the Zara. So after I made this $29.99 purchase, I started to wonder how long I'd been walking this earth not knowing about this tribute to Grace Jones? So I did a little research and apparently there was also a grey sweatshirt which is also pictured here. I adore any model that paved the way for chocolate colored women to make a name for themselves on and off the runways of fashion! She's one of the original divas in the game and I'm proud to walk around with that huge lively expression of hers on my chest.

Posen Has Spoken

My favorite new American and fellow eighty's baby designer Zac Posen [aka The King of the red carpet evening dress, as per Vogue] is making a sportswear line for US retail chain store Saks Fifth Avenue! “Clap for ‘Em”! "We've had so much pressure from press and retailers to build out our collection into this more American sportswear look," "To me, it's more appropriate to build a whole brand and collection around this price point. Chic sportswear should be at this price point. Designer dresses and cocktail pieces should be at a more expensive price point" the New York native told WWD. He must have received all those letters, and emails, and smoke signals from me. Ok…I kid, I kid, but I really can't explain just how excited I am! Everything he makes is so FLY! So far this collection is set to feature everything from tees, to tanks to jackets and more. And for those who are worried about the quality of the items, Zac had this to say: "It's not Zac-for-less, it's not the little sister collection at all," said Posen. "The dresses - that's something I can do with my eyes closed. This is about a new identity...I treat a T-shirt as a T-shirt should be treated, with a lot of love." [Sweet!] And there you have it, the fashion will not be dumbed-down or denied! I can think of few people who will appreciate that.

Put a Ring on it

Rachel Roy is killing me with her accessories collection! All of which, if you look closely, goes very nicely with her limited edition Graffiti collection for the Rachel By Rachel Roy line. Once again, she's found a way to incorporate classy with trendy and rightfully so Ms. Roy, that's exactly how I'd describe her personal style. She's done a great job reflecting that in her collections and that's why I'm such a fan! Let’s face it, sometimes the outfit is nothing without the right accessory, so consider this; maybe it's not the dress you're wearing that’s bad but what you're not wearing it with. So if you liked it then you should've worn a ring with it! [Sorry, couldn't help myself, too easy] Featured above are my favorites, Top Right, to Bottom left: Worn Gold red lips Ring $38, Hematite Crystal Cocktail Ring $40, Worn Gold two ringer spear $32, Worn Gold Signature heart $44, Hammered square ring $32, Hematite Fashion Ring $50! Visit www.rachelroy.com for more.

Gonna dress you up in my Glove

While reading my Instyle magazine this past month, I came across an article entitled "most wanted" accessories for the season. They featured studded bags, geeky glasses, menswear hats, ornate bracelets, slim belts, retro kicks, bib necklaces, ladylike carryalls & my most favorite, bright gloves! The pink one's worn by yours truly below can be found at my favorite UK import,TopShop in NYC. Visit their website for more http://www.topshop.com/ Happy Shopping!

Shoe Fly! - Sexy Booties Edition.

I can't stop staring at these! Red Suede Balmain booties, $1,195, Classic Christian Louboutin platform ankle bootie, $1,075, Jimmy Choo Gillian suede ankle boot $1,395. http://www.netaporter.com/  HAPPY SHOPPING!

Sweet Tee of the week

Umm...YEP, THAT’S WHAT I SAID!! [LOL!] - This sweet tee comes to us courtesy of my friend and fellow bloginista Nickey-Ann of http://www.antipopblog.com/ ! Urban Outfitters is the retail chain responsible for the artistry as they make a second appearance on the Sweet Tee Segment of All Things Fly! She actually saw this in Washington D.C, so make sure you check before you run into your local stores to look! It may be a little derogatory to some, but I guess it all depends on how you translate the word bitch. To me this tee says, I’m about my business and I’m strong minded, and if that’s bitchy to you, than it’s the new Black to me!

Glamour gives us Fly & a Flop

Without taking anything from her ability to cope with her issues or her incredibly beautiful Stephane Rolland ensemble, I just want to know who voted. Rihanna is one of my favorite fashionistas, no question. She does what she does and does it well. But honestly, prior to this "incident" with ex- Boyfriend Chris Brown, she hasn't stood out to me as a "pillar of the community" or "I am woman hear me roar" type, nor has she been entertaining us for that long, so what did she get this award for? I read on the Glamour Website that the iconic Iman presented it to her and mentioned in her speech Rihanna is becoming a spokesperson against domestic violence. Duly noted, but do people win Grammy Awards before their single is out? I'm just saying. I also read that Rihanna is Glamour's Cover girl for their December Issue. I should just end it here, right? But I digress; maybe what really makes this strange to me is the fact that she shares the spotlight with some of the most influential women in pop culture this year and in our time. Check out SOME of the players in the line up: Stella McCartney [awesome designer, animal rights activist,] Serena Williams [Founder of a Kenyan school, tennis star, writer] Marissa Mayer [Vice President of Google] Maria Shriver [woman's rights activist, California's First Lady] Michelle Obama [The First Lady, Children's rights activist, fashionista, hello?!] and THE Maya Angelou [no explanation necessary] I don't know, maybe they meant to give her best dressed I sure would've, she is killing this dress! You better work Rhi Rhi!