All Frocked Up

Hello Lovely Ladies!

Who is planning a night on the town with your significant other this coming Valentine's Day...?

I would like to share a few "fabulous beauty finds" to help you get frocked up (or should I say..dolled up) for your special evening.

I.  Fancy Faux Lashes~  An absolute "must have."  At least in my book.

There are so many styles to choose from but if you have never used them before... I suggest trying a half  lash first to practice.  I use Ardell 100% human hair.

II. Fancy Fragrance~ My favorite is Miss Dior Cherie by Dior. 



Lovely floral and fruity notes so sweet that it will for sure make his head spin.


III. Fancy Full Lips~ "LOVER" lipstick by Chanel.  The Perfect Red.

My hubby gave me this as gift for Christmas one year...

IV. Fancy Feet~ Fancy up an ol' pair of pumps with these darling shoe fashions by "The Princess Rose."(Like my marketing skills..?he-he)

Vintage Inspired Black Lace Flower Frll Shoe Fashions by The Princess Rose

V. Fancy Frock~ Dust off  the ol' frock that you have hiding in the back of your closet.  It's not everyday that we get a chance to get all fancy and FROCKED up!!(lmfo-laughing my fanny off)


Follow my Inspiration board on Pinterest called, "Beauty Ritual."

Be fancy & fabulous EVERYDAY.

Xo,
Lea

LOVE is in the Air...

Wow.  I just put away my Christmas decorations and Valentine's Day is around the corner.  One of my favorite holidays.  I indulge in the whole ritual of making handmade crafts and goodies for this lovely occasion.  Now that my daughter is older.  She can join in the fun!  I am so excited to share my very first free DIY Craft Tutorial with all of you!!!

Vintage Valentine Tee




You are in LOVE...right?  Now, let me show how easy it is to make one! :)

 
Here are the supplies you will need.

Prewashed Cotton Tee or Onesie-I purchased this pink one at Old Navy for about 5 bucks. You certainly can use any ol' tee.
Paper Heart Shaped Doilies-I used Wilton brand and purchased them in a variety of sizes.
Fabric Paint-I used TULIP Velveteen: Soft fabric paint in Red Velvet. Use any color of your liking.:) 
Sponge Paint Roller-The smaller size works best.
Small Rolling Pin-I borrowed this from my daughter's kitchen but whatever you have, will do.
Newspaper and Extra Scrap Paper-It can be a mess. You definitely will need extra paper towels too.


Let's get started.  Set your heart shaped doily right side up.  Paint evenly with small roller brush.

Place the painted side on the desired area of your garment and slightly press down.(You may want to do this part if you are doing this project with your little one. This step can be a bit tricky.) 

Take a piece of scrap paper and place over the doily.  Then roll over the with small rolling pin.  Gently lift the doily off in ONE piece.  Keep in mind, it will not be perfect.  There is no need for any panic though.  Your goal is to achieve that vintage look.

Then set your garment aside for at least 4 hours.

When completely dry, add heat (If needed. Inside out.) as directed on your fabric paint bottle to set your masterpiece.

Please Note: This Tutorial was created for Personal Use Only.  All designs are property of The Princess Rose


Volia! You now have your very own Vintage Valentine Tee!
(APPLAUSE!!!)





Adorned with handcrafted fabric flowers.  So adorable!!!

Of course this chic Valentine ensemble wouldn't be complete
without a coordinating
"Forget Me Not" Hair Fashion by The Princess Rose 

 

Feel Inspired to LOVE and Create.:)
Xo,
Lea

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  Please share your creation on "The Fancy Frock" FB Page or send me a photo at theprincessrose@cox.net. Would love to see them all!!

Fancy This

I was first introduced to the brand Naartjie Kids at a local consignment event, Trunk Treasures about two years ago.  I remember purchasing two beautiful tops for my daughter.  To my amazement, even after several washes the garments held their shape and barely faded.  I was hooked.  Once she outgrew them, I bought a few more pieces from the actual store and was floored with the quality once again.

Brief description: Naartjie Kids is a children's clothing company that specializes in playful, vibrant and kid-friendly garments for kids ages 0-10.

Let's back track...

About a little over a week ago, I purchased more gorgeous pieces on their online store.  When I received my package, I was like a kid in a candy shop.  I even pulled my husband aside to show him each garment piece by piece but he was the least bit excited.

With his lack of enthusment, sparked inspiration.  I needed to somehow share "Fabulous Fashion Finds" like these, with other Mommies.  It was in that one moment, "The Fancy Frock" came to life.


Lined meow spot smocked corduroy pants in Creme. 

I adore the smocking on the waist and the ruffled tulle trimmed accents.

Embroidered netting trimmed dreamy giraffe top in Creme. 

The soft, whimsical hues and hint of sparkle makes this top so magical. 

If you think Naartjie Kids may fit your child's lifestyle.  You've got to check them out to believe it.  I am telling you ladies, this brand does not disappoint.  The quality and attention to detail is exquisite.  It literally makes my heart sing.

Xo,

Lea

*If you have some "Fabulous Fashion Finds" for children that you would like to share, please email me at theprincessrose@cox.net.  You may be chosen to be featured in a blog!

Define Your Style

Everyone has there own style whether if you know yours or not.  It can come out either in your wardrobe, home interiors or the elements you choose to surround yourself in.  If you still have no idea what it could be. Try to observe what you gravitate to when you shop and ask yourself, "What defines my style?"

I  believe my wardrobe is primarily filled with classic staples.  I am mostly drawn to neutral colored garments but not afraid to play with vibrant colors.  I classify my style as Modern Chic.(I must admit, I LOVE a lot of everything.)  From modern edge looks to extra girly, frilly frocks.

Especially as a stay at home mom on the go, I try to stick to basic silhouettes that work for my body and lifestyle.  I then create different looks by using accessories.

Accessories are my ultimate WEAKNESS.(Hmm...Who would've guessed that? lol)  I can blog all day about them.  Whatever your style may be, remember to have fun with your wardrobe and mix it up!

Now let's get to the good stuff.  These are "Five Fabulous Fashion Finds" I picked up in the past couple of months that I absolutely LOVE and enjoy!  Each piece is a reflection of me. They are all versatile and can transition from season to season.

1) Black Leather Gun Metal Mesh Cross-over Sling that can interchange in to a night time clutch by BCBG Max Azira-$140.00

Oh....when I saw this bag, it was love at first sight.
 I wore it all around the store before I even purchased it.  It was meant to be.

2) Soft Grey Spotted Pattern Light-weight Scarf by Vera Wang from Kohls-$15.00 



Score buy.
I wanted to replace my grey leopard printed scarf (retired) from the previous year.


3) Neutral Fabric Leopard Printed Ballerina Flats by LUXE Steve Madden-$55.00(got them for just under $30!)



So adorable I couldn't leave them at the store.
The best part is they were an additional 30% off and
I got to also use my $10.00 off DSW Rewards!
(I will talk about couponing in another blog.)


4) Grey Sparkle Beaded Hoops by Old Navy-$8.00



I can never pass up a cute pair of earrings.
I am a total earring girl and rarely wear necklaces unless they are extra long.



 5) Amber Tortoise Shell Square Framed 70's Glam Sunglasses by Nina Ricci-Birthday Gift..Yippee



I am not much of a brand/label snob when it comes to clothing
but I do indulge in designer sunglasses and handbags.


Hope you enjoyed my Five~Fabulous Fashion Finds!

Xo,
Lea

*If you would like to share some Fabulous Fashion Finds, please email me at theprincessrose@cox.net.  I may feature them in a blog!

Do you fancy your FANNY...?

I can't say much about my FANNY these days because I seriously haven't looked at mine in last year or so.(As long as my hubby still fancies it. Then I guess, that is all that matters..right? lol)

With life just getting crazier, I am sad to admit that I have put daily exercise on the back burner.  Thank goodness, I eat healthy 80% of the time or things would really be out of control!!

Anyhow, it's now the beginning of the year.  For the first two months of the new year, you will see endless posterboards about weightloss, informercials about getting in shape and how to discover the "New You". 

Oh, boy.  Realistically, I don't have two hours to devote to the gym or be on a crazy diet regimen.

I decided to commit to making healthier choices everyday.(Quite doable.)  Hoping diet and exercise will eventually fall into place.  Goodbye chocolate peanut butter balls, PoppyCock popcorn and scrumptious holiday treats.  Until we meet again next year.

Back to my daily serving of Yogi Blueberry Slim Life Green Tea in the mornings and preparing clean meals from Ellie Krieger's cookbook "The Food We Crave."

I made several meals from this cookbook throughout my pregnancy until now. 
My family loves it!
P.S. I wouldn't be fancy if I didn't have cream with my tea. 
I use sugar free, french vanilla by Nestle Coffee-Mate. YUM!

Check out these two new "Fab Fitness Finds"...

1) My hubby bought me a new "Fitbit" Tracker for Christmas which I haven't hooked up yet.  I was introduced to this savvy gadget by my lovely niece, Krissy.(I will update on this later, when in actual use.)

2) The "Bobble"...is a eco-friendly water bottle with a built in water purifier system.(equivalent to two months use or at least 250 liter bottles)  Suprisingly good, despite that I am a water snob.  My sister, Christine and I discovered this "winner" at Old Navy. Runs about $9.00.

I got my "Fitbit" in plum.
My "Bobble" is magenta pink/small 13oz.

 Cheers to Fabulous FIT Fannies!!!

Xo,
Lea

*If you have some "Fab Fitness Finds" that you would like to share, please email me at theprincessrose@cox.net. Would love to hear from you!

What strikes your fancy...?

Hello and Happy New Year!!  It's been awhile since I've last posted and I wanted to keep you all updated on what's new.

Well...I just created a new facebook page called "The Fancy Frock."



I cordially invite you to become a fan and "LIKE" my new page
The Fancy Frock



You may already know that I LOVE Fashion and of course everything Fancy!!!  I decided that  "The Fancy Frock" would be the perfect place to share fabulous finds with other fashion forward moms with stylish kids.  It would also give me the opportunity to become more upclose and personal with my fans.

My other mission for this page is to highlight WAHM's (work-at-home-moms) with small businesses and to create a fun, interactive community where moms can talk about fashion, motherhood, health, beauty, lifestyle and so much more!!!!

I am not exactly sure what I will be posting on this new page but let's learn, connect and have fun together!  Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Cheers to 2012,
Lea :)

My Fascination with Felt

I want to share my fascination with felt.  It's more of a love affair. I rekindled my love for it when I began making hair fashions almost three years ago.  It brings me a sense of nostalgia and playfulness every time I create with it.  I am not exactly sure why but I think it may stem from childhood memories.

Enchanting Butterfly Bloom Garden Headband

Remember in kindergarten when your teacher would use felt cut outs of objects, people and animals to tell a story?  I believe this is where my fascination really began.  I am such a visual learner and having colorful felt cut outs to look at during storytime took my imagination to a whole new level.
 

Pink, Yellow and Purple Trio Felt layered Flower Clip Set

 

Neapolitan Ice Cream Cone Clip



Sweet Rose Songbird Hair Fashion Holder

During stressful times or any transition, I work with felt to ease my mind and spirit.  It's almost like "felt" therapy for me.  I know it sounds bizarre or even crazy but it makes me feel happy, carefree and sane.
 

Red Song Bird and Felt Layered Flower Snap Clip Set

 
 

Moroccan Inspired Felt Flower Clip

 

  Babydoll Bows 
 Dolls and Dames Collection

 
 
  



Hot Pink, Light Green and White Fabric Flower Bouquet Headband

 

So when you see me introduce a new PR Collection made with Felt...it all comes from my Happy Place.:)

Not Yet Released
Red, White and Blue Headband
Dolls and Dames Collection
Boardwalk Series