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My picks for Shopbop’s 25% off sale!!!

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    SHOPBOP is having their amazing sale right now, and you seriously need to take advantage!!!  20% off orders under $500!  25% off orders over $500!!! Just enter code EVENT18 at checkout!! 

Here are my favorite picks from the sale! I am getting ready to head to Florida for my bachelorette weekend, so my mind was on the perfect items to pack for a sunny weekend away! These pieces also work for Spring and Summer now that the weather is (finally) getting warmer!!!   

Look below for details and links to purchase!!! Which are your favorites???

xoxo

Happy Weekend!

                                                          Julie Rose 🌹

 

From left to right:

  1. Aquazzura Rendez Vous Flat Sandals  (Love the green and gold combo!)
  2.  Cult Gaia Acrylic Ark Bag (Perfect for the beach and nights out!)
  3.  Rebecca Minkoff Calista Bow Slides (Loving this print!)
  4.  Krewe Laveau Sunglasses (Love the side detailing!)
  5.  Sam Edelman Hilda Metal Box bag (Gorgeous! On sale plus extra off!)

 

From left to right:

  1. Coclico Shoes Glassy Platform Sandals (Loving this neutral color and platform!)
  2. BB Dakota Jack by BB Dakota Eloisa Sweater (Love the stripes & cutout shoulders!)
  3. Nixon Kensington leather watch (Must have!)
  4. Cupcakes and Cashmere Bryant Sweater (Love the details on this!)
  5. Endless Rose Cotton Eyelet Cold Shoulder Blouse (Perfect Spring blouse!)

 

From left to right:

  1. Suecomma Bonnie Embellished Two Band Slides (Green plus crystals?? Yes!)
  2. Nixon Lux Life Kensington Leather Watch (The green plus rose gold is stunning!)
  3. Gift Boutique Botanical Leaf Dessert Plates (Perfect dessert plates for Spring!)
  4. Ray-Ban mirrored aviator sunglasses (Must have staple)
  5. Clare V. Petit Henri Maison Drawstring Bag (Great price and color!)
  6. Charlotte Olympia Rose Garden Slipper Mules (Obsessed with this floral print!)

 

 

 

Black and Gold

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Black and Gold

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Happy Black Friday! Have you survived the shopping mayhem?  It seems to get crazier every year.  I am going to share my Black Friday scores with you in a special post tomorrow. 😉  As for today, I wore black and gold, which is one of my favorite color combos.  I got this Michael Kors coat on sale at Macy’s. There are TONS of deals online now, so if there is anything you have been lusting after, now is the time to buy! The boots are Alexa Chung for Madewell, which were an Ebay score since they are sold out everywhere. The calf hair helps to keep the feet warm, which is welcome in the current freezing temps NYC is experiencing! Stay warm everyone! Details on everything I am wearing, and similar looks, are all below!  Let me know what you think in the comments!

XOXOXO
Julie

Coat: Michael Kors, Hat: H&M Men’s, (similar HERE and  HERE), Bag: Vintage Chanel (Similar HERE), Boots: Madewell (Similar HERE and HERE), Ring: YSL

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Holiday Gift Ideas- 2013

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Holiday gift ideas 2013
I know, I know- it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and I am already posting a Holiday gift guide! Well, it’s never too early is it?? Plus, I just couldn’t wait to share these adorable items I am currently craving. These are all perfect for gifting, and range in price from super affordable, to moderately pricey. Links to everything are below! Happy Shopping!!! 😉
(Try not to buy anything for yourself after you see these! It’s impossible! LOL)
Let know know your favorites in the comments!

 

First Row:
1) Clare Vivier Flat Haircalf Clutch (Perfect leopard pattern, and great size!)
2) Royal Tine Deer Jewelry Holder (I always need places to store my jewelry!)
3) Jonathan Adler Tangiers Coaster Set (Gorgeous patterns, and I love the packaging)

Second Row:
1) See by Chloe Picture Frame Keychain (Perfect for carrying your loved one’s photos close- especially in a world where everything is now digital! So cute!)
2) Marc by Marc Jacobs Rue Gloves (These are too cute for words!)
3) J Crew Toscana Shearling Trapper Hat (This baby will keep you warm! And I love this style! I wore a similar one HERE.)

Third Row:
1) J Crew Classic Pave Link Bracelet (I own this and wear it to death! Great for layering!)
2) “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Ceramic Travel Coffee cup from ETSY.  I love shopping on Etsy for amazing handmade, unique items! This mug caught my eye. Similars HERE and HERE)
3) Flight 101 Duty Free Eye Mask (Perfect for traveling with, and for plane rides! Love the sunglasses on front! Great stocking stuffer!)

*******************************HAPPY SHOPPING!***********************************

Currently Craving: Cobalt

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Currently Craving CobaltCobalt blue has become my new obsession. You can see here, on my Instagram, that I have a growing collection of cobalt blue items in my closet.  The color is so electric, and alive. It was my mom’s favorite color too- so maybe I inherited my love of the color from her.

I put together some of my current favorite cobalt items for you.  I recently got a 3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Pashli crossbody bag in this exact color.  I love it! (Photos to follow soon!) I love the large size Pashli as well. It reminds me of my cobalt blue Celine mini luggage bag which I adore! You can see photos of it HERE.  (Notice a trend with the cobalt blue color?)

What do you think of the color? Do you have a current favorite color you are rocking? Tell me in the comments!

xoxoxo
Julie

First row:

1) Banana Republic Cobalt wool coat
2) 3.1 Phillip Lim Cobalt Blue Pashli tote
3) Club Monaco Ela suede jacket

Second row:

1) Elizabeth and James coated leather sling bag
2) Target Merona Cobalt Blue leather camera bag (Great price!)
3) Mason by Michelle Mason oversized car coat (I love the leather sleeve detailing!)
4) Topshop knitted fine gauge top
5) Toga Pulla ankle boots (Love the buckles!)

Super Fashion with Super Heroes- NYC Comic Con 2013

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Outside Comic Con I love this city 😉

Hanging out with Raiden and Kitana from Mortal Kombat!

Notice the 10 thousand people behind me?

 

Crowd at comic con

I always wanted to meet a transformer…

Getting some love from some friendly storm troopers 😉

Alien!

Alien

Ron Burgundy in the flesh! Sorta….

Meeting David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson was the highlight of the day- and my life!

Baddass costumes

I loved these skulls! Can you guess which one I took home?

A robe for every obsession!

For my fellow Walking Dead fans- how amazing is this doll? (And creepy!)

WALKING DEAD DOLLAnd I’m glad to see that Sci-Fi dating has finally embraced same sex relationships!

2013 was the year that I attended my very first Comic Con.  I had heard about it for years, and knew it was a really cool event, but I never really had reason to attend until this year. Why this year? Well 2013 was the 20th anniversary of The X-Files, a show that changed my life in the 90s, ignited my obsession with Mulder and Scully, and made me “want to believe”. It still remains one of the most brilliant, and groundbreaking shows of Television history.  I am still in awe that I got the chance to meet both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in person, and got to thank them for their creativity and entertainment.  They were both extremely sweet, friendly, and warm. To be honest, I think the real “X-File” is how they look more amazing now then they did 20 years ago!  (The cigarette smoking man may have something to do with this) 😉

Comic Con in general was a ton of fun.  It’s sort of like Halloween, except everyone is a super hero, or comic book character.  My boyfriend Chris and I had a blast walking around and seeing everything.  I hope you enjoy the photos! I wore bright colored sunglasses, and an embellished clutch for the day.  It seemed fitting.  Maybe next year I’ll go in costume. 😉

Let me know in the comments if you have ever attended a Comic Con!

Photography by Chris Ferretti

xoxoxo

Julie

Parka: Free People (similar HERE), Clutch: Antik Batik, Sunglasses: Karen Walker (mine are purple/green. HERE they are in black), Skirt: Topshop, Boots: Rag and Bone

 

 

 

Art and Fashion at 5 Pointz

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Hey guys!  I am so excited about this post!  I recently had the opportunity to shoot at 5 Pointz in Queens.  It’s an awesome space where graffiti artists display their work. How amazing in this incredible street art? I was blown away by the talent displayed at 5 Pointz! Read more about 5 Pointz HERE.

For my shoot I chose a funky, urban inspired Fall look. Yes, it’s finally cool in NYC!! Thank God! Leopard was the theme for the day, and I took advantage of the crisp weather to break out my leopard calf hair boots and bag.  The hot pink coat was the finishing touch- I have been WAITING to wear this coat all Summer! Details on what I am wearing, and where to buy them are below. 😉

But, first- here is a video I made showcasing the artists’ work, and what I wore.  Enjoy!
XOXO
JULIE

 

Bag: Alexander Wang, Coat: J Crew, (Similar HERE), Boots: Stuart Weitzman, (Similar wedge style HERE), Shorts: J Crew, Top: Forever 21, Necklace: Pamela Love, Bracelet: Hermes, Spike Bracelet: Eddie Borgo, Bracelet: J Crew, Ring: YSL, Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Nails- SensatioNail (at home gel polish kit- I did them myself!!!), Leopard Studded Phone Case- Jagger Edge

Shop this urban look below!!!

Currently Craving- Backpacks (Not just for school anymore)

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Not just for school anymore.........

Not just for school anymore………

I have to admit- I’ve been kinda obsessed with backpacks lately.  It’s a style of bag that I literally have not worn since high school.  Even in college, (hello Fordham University!), I wore messenger bags, and large handbags.  Never backpacks. Never.  Backpacks were for kids.  At least that is how I felt at the time.

Fast forward to 2013, and all you see lately are designer backpacks. There are backpacks with wild prints, backpacks with studs, backpacks with fringe, and even backpacks with other accents that definitely set this generation of backpacks apart from the plain, nylon bags we wore in our teen years. The choices are endless.

What does it all mean? Well, for one it means I think it’s time for me to break my ban on backpacks, and maybe try out this style again- as an adult.  And second, it means I am going to have a hard time deciding which awesome backpack to try out.  And, so will you.  But you are in luck, here I have compiled my list of the hottest, chicest, and most sophisticated backpacks I could find.  Click the name of the bag below to see where to buy them! And tell me in the comments if you will try out this style!  I know I will! 😉

FIRST ROW- Left to right

1) Stela 9 Shiva Backpack– I love the bohemian vibe!
2) Cambridge 13″ Tartan Satchel Backpack– Adorable backpack version of the famous Cambridge satchel!
3) Oliveve Dottie Convertible Backpack– Love the embossed leather, and tassels! So chic!
4) One by Bed Stu Shiloh Leather Backpack- Love the rich, chocolate leather and pocket details!

SECOND ROW- Left to right

1) Jericho Backpack– I am really in love with the distressing, pocket detailing,and beautiful blue color of this backpack!  It comes in other colors too! Check it out!
2) Cleobella Gita Backpack– Who doesn’t love fringe?  This bag is chic enough to wear day or night- and especially to a concert or festival! This bag screams Summer! Love!
3) Rebecca Minkoff Logan Backpack– I have to admit I have been obsessing over this one for months.  I couldn’t decide between black, or this almond color- but I think this buttery brown leather has won me over!
4) New Look Leopard Backpack- Well, for fans of my blog, it’s no secret I LOVE leopard! So, when I found this ultra chic, roomy leopard backpack for under $40, I jumped on it! It’s the perfect dash of animal print, in an easy to carry style.  What’s not to love! GREAT PRICE TOO!

EASY SUMMER STYLE! My picks for the best in warm weather fashion!

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CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE. 😉 It’s my first attempt at publishing my own mini magazine!!!  And, I picked Summer fashion as the main theme.  Tell me which items are your favorites in the comments below!  Stay cool!

xoxoxo

Julie

 

Currently Craving: Summer Sandals for 2013!

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My picks for the best Summer Sandals 2013Ahhhhh ladies…..the time has come.  Time to pick out your favorite nail color, get a pedicure, (which for me will be the first in months after this long Winter!), and go shopping for the perfect pair of Summer Sandals. There are many trends that I wanted to showcase this season. I am especially loving bright prints, neon colors, clear heels, and metallics in footwear this Summer. I am also seeing tons of embellishments in the form of sequins, tassels, beading, and feathers as well. LOVE!!!  Maybe it’s the gypsy in me that responds to the Bohemian vibe of it all. (Thank you Stevie for that inspiration!) LOL Anyway, here are some sandals I am currently lusting after.  Which are your favorite? Do you own any of these? Tell me in the comments section below! Links below to all styles! 😉
XOXO
Julie

FIRST ROW:
1) Cynthia Rowley brocade triple strap heel
2) Rachel Zoe Gladys metallic sandal in rose gold
3) Dolce Vita Fanta triple band sandals

SECOND ROW:
1) Dolce Vita Helia low wedge sandals
2) Jil Sander Navy platform sandals
3) Diane von Furstenberg Opal lacquered wedge sandals

THIRD ROW:
1) Sam Edelman Sutton wedge sandals
2) Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Fanny flat sandals
3) Sol Sana Holly Woven Slide Sandals

GIVEAWAY from Lindsay’s Necklaces!!!

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Happy Friday! I am very happy to announce an exciting giveaway from Lindsay’s Necklaces!!!  These beautiful, handmade necklaces are more then just a fashionable piece of jewelry, there is an inspirational story behind them.  Click HERE to read how the idea behind these gorgeous, hand crafted necklaces was born.  Special thanks to Lindsay for sponsoring this giveaway, and giving one of my loyal followers a chance to own this chic, leopard print necklace!!

As my readers know, I LOVE animal print!!  This necklace is great because it’s bold, but neutral at the same time.  I decided to pair it with bright yellow to welcome in Spring. (Any day now NYC!!)

Would you like to own this necklace??  Simply FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK and TWITTER to enter!  I will be picking a winner in one week. The winner will be announced on my Facebook page next Friday, April 5th! If you already follow me, leave me a comment below stating how you would wear this necklace!  Good luck to everyone, and thanks again to Lindsay for sharing her gorgeous creations!

I was wearing:

Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs,(Similar look HERE, and HERE), Sweater: J Crew (try THIS ONE too),  Gloves: J Crew, Sunglasses: Karen Walker