Style Your Life: December 2010

Happy NYE !!

Enjoy your last day of 2010, come back tomorrow for your first surprise of The New Year!

You guys know I am ALL about looking great for less! The key is how you do it. There are lots of deals out there I pass on, and there a some items in my closet I am willing to pay more for!

Back in college (my degree is in Fashion)we learned a formula (this is the only math I am good at).
This formula is called Cost Per Wear.

You take the cost of the item, divide it by the amount of times it is worn, adding in any maintenance cost (dry cleaning, laundering tailoring)

Dress on clearance $19.99
wore it once (1)
Dry-cleaned ( $5)

$19.99/1+$5= $24.99

Cost per wear $24.99

Designer Jeans $150
Wear it once a week for 6 months (26)
washed every other wear ($1.20)

$150/26 +$1.20= $6.97

Cost per wear $6.97

So sometimes those "deals" aren't really deals
Think about this next time you are shopping :)

Coat
Splash of Sunshine Umbrella in Yellow
Boots
Cashmere Infinity Scarf

Wednesday Wish List ( for me )

Pink Polka Dot Straws, DOES it get any sweeter??
An Ice Blue mixer ( must have in my dream kitchen)
Good Morning mug ( Seen on my new current favorite show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Don't get me started. I could talk about this show all day, but I will not bore you ;) Unless you want to talk about it too??)
Old Navy Womens Rubber Rain Boots( we are in the rainy season here in San Diego, now which color do I get?)

I Heart these

Really how much cuteness can one person take??
The website Ban-do will be happy to test that for you ;)
I know what I am doing with my next extra $25!

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These shoe clips can be worn on all your shoes!!
Heart Shoe Clips
Heart Pins
Flower Shoe Clips

Now and Later

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!
It has been awhile since I have done a Now and Later!!
These darling black pants are so versatile, an must have item.

Tulle Side Zip Pant
T-Neck Sleeveless Tunic
Side Belt Coat
Enzo Angiolini Zoot Boots
Earrings
Lucky Brand - Back In The Saddle (Black) - Bags and Luggage
Cashmere Infinity Scarf

Tulle Side Zip Pant
Daniel Rainn Maddox Tunic Top
Pierre Dumas Peggy-2
Earrings
Bracelets
Juicy Couture Sequin Stripe Handbag

After Christmas Sales

This is the very best time of the year for deals!
I love shopping after Christmas here are some of my favorite deals today.

The Container Store Annual 30% Elfa Sale ( these systems are dreamy)

20% already marked down items at Stella and Dot
$5 little girls bracelets! $23 enamel flower rings!

oldnavy.com
Velour hoodies $9.99 and less

Merry Christmas

With much love,
The Rosson Family

My video from Fox is up if anyone has last minute shopping to do!

Their Style! In Honor of Design

Because tomorrow is Christmas Eve ( egad I hope you are all ready), I am doing Their Style today.
I have been a long time follower of this sweet blogger, Anna.
Anna is a talented accessory designer as well as an amazing graphic artist!
If you don't already follow her blog, check her out at In Honor of Design.

P.S The winner of the Book Pig contest is on the Book Pig post!

3 Items you can't live without?

Lipgloss,
Gum,
and boots!

How would you describe your personal style?

Modern Eclectic with a touch of classic.
I love to layer, mix and match, and accessorize!
I have a lot of fun finding ways to find the look for less too:)

If you had a million dollars?
Hunter Wellies
Elva Fields Necklaces
Anything and everything from Anthropologie
Jcrew Hats, Belts, Socks, etc.

Sweater Jacket
AG Jegging
T-shirt
Bag
Necklace
Cashmere Hat
Cashmere Gloves
Hunter Wellies

Your Must have piece for every woman's home or wardrobe?

Statement Necklace - its wonderful to have a few statement pieces that can change your whole look and make you feel like Audrey Heburn:)

Femme en Rose
Garden Party
Metropolitan Mixed Chain

Your favorite guilty pleasure ?
French Fries and Frozen Custard! My current pregnancy craving obsession.

Get Anna's look ...

Old Navy Womens Pintucked Blouson Tunics
Seven Skinny Jeans
Luxe Fur Vest
Franco Sarto Rider Boots
Headband ( all designed by Anna!)
Earrings

Thanks for sharing your style with us Anna!!

Gingerbread House Party

Yes I know it is freezing out, in most of the country. It is actually freezing here too ( for us) .
We have had day after day after day of rain.
But now more then ever it is important to add some fun colors to your wardrobe right?
We have out annual Gingerbread house party today.
Lots and Lots of kiddos will be here today eating lots and lots of candy and with that...
Lots and Lots of chaous!! But fun chaous! Wish me luck!
Do you have any fun Holiday tradtions that you'd like to share?
I love hearing other peoples tradtions!

Old Navy Womens Sequined-Pocket Cardigans
Jeans $78
Old Navy Womens Ruffle-Trim Slub-Knit Henleys
Patent Toe Sequined Flats
Earrings $44
Bracelet $14

New Years Eve Cocktail Parties

To Have and Behold Dress
Calvin Klein Olivia
Earrings
Bangles
Menbur Oversized Kiss-Lock Clutch

Kalanchoe Blooms Dress
Nina Women's Paladin Satin Pump
Menbur Nenya Clutch
Earrings

New Years Eve on a Shoestring

I sit here in my very messy office, trying to get one million things done as usual.
You see, I am very good at timing my projects ( Sarcasm).
We are having our 2nd Annual Gingerbread house party here on Wednesday with lots and LOTS of people.
So what better time to take everything out of my office and paint it??
Why Sunday, right?
So today I am trying to figure out where I want everything,
and what to do with all the STUFF that doesn't make the cut!

This morning I am headed to an appointment to chat with Alexandra, at San Diego's cutest home store, about a very very fun project we have up our sleeves! So stay tuned for that!

Today's Outfit New Years on a Shoestring Budget

P.S.
The new clip is not available on Fox 5 yet. As soon as it is up I will post it.
P.S.S

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