Slowly saying goodbye to summer

I walked out the door this morning and was hit with an instant feeling that summer is slowly leaving making room for fall. The chill in the air and the cool breeze got me thinking about all the things I need to do to get ready for fall. Prepare the house for back to school, switch out clothes to allow for more layering and all the fun things I can't wait to do!

 

Here is collection of my goodbye summer hello fall musings...

 

 

 

 

1. Thinking of doing a big hair transformation, cut and color 2. celebrating my 30th birthday with fun festivities  3. candles, candles, candles
4. preserving the flavors of summer

5. dark and plumy nails 6. busting out the boots 6. healing soaks in the bath

 

I'm sad to see summer pass bye but I know she will return.

 

xoxo,

Ronita

 

{October e-Mags}

Loving the October issues of my favorite online mags.

Click the covers and take a look.

xoxo,

Ronita

{Seattle Take 2: Fashion Night Out}

Thursday night we went to Fashion Night Out at Bellevue Shopping Center. Most of the stores participated in the fun. There were cupcakes and champagne, makeovers and deals deals deals.

I had a fun time sharing this night with my sisters.

By the end of it my feet were done but what a great night!

{cupcakes cupcakes cupcakes}

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MADEWELL FNO FUN

{their fall suede sidewalk skimmers}

{the braid bar}

{Ann Taylor: cake pops and glitter}

{makeovers at Sephora}

{Kate Spade : yummy treats and sparkling water with a reveal of their fall line}

{My outfit: "leather pants" F21, top F21, shoes H&M}

We ended the night with a couple purchases and food and drinks at P.F. Chang's.

Can't wait to try out FNO in Cincy next year!

xoxo,

Ronita

{friends and FNO Seattle}

In 4 days I will be in Seattle with my 2 beautiful line sisters!! 

When I tell you this is much needed...this is much needed. We tried to make it happen in early August but weather was against us. I am determined to get out there this time. On top of cuddle time, fantastic dinners, yummy brunches, girl talk and beauty time I look forward to spending an evening with them at Seattle Bellevue's Fashion Night Out. 

How are you celebrating FNO, Sept 6th?

xoxo,

Ronita

{Vampy Lips Vampy Tips Fall/Winter 2012}

This fall and winter I will be rocking a deeper darker lip and deep dark tips. I am loving all the choices out now for the vamp look.

I will alternate between this look and a blood red look. My picks for the reds to come.

What's in your fall/winter makeup bag?

Vampy Lips Vampy Tips Fall/Winter 2012 by mrsrjdean featuring essie nailpolish

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics matte lipstick / Lancôme sheer makeup / Iman black lipstick / Revlon lipstick, $12 / Ellis Faas beauty product, $35 / Essie nailpolish / Butter London nail polish / Essie nail polish / Nail care

{2 of my Favorites: Solange and Madewell}

Two of my favorites Solange and Madewell.

I am so happy they did this partnership.

She is one of my favorite fashionistas. I love her style!

xoxo,

Ronita

{My Fall Fashion Favs 2012}

2012 Fall Favorites by mrsrjdean 

Within the next couple of months, I am so looking forward to cooler weather, the new school year,  Tre' playing football, and some very memorable trips. I love the fall for so many reasons but of course it's my birthday season (and my DH's 30th!!!).

Here are my fall fashion picks for the upcoming season. 

Leather and gold, animal prints, dark lips, vampy tips  and scarves scarves scarves to wrap up in on those cool brisk mornings and nights.

What are you looking forward to sporting this fall?

xoxo,

Ronita

{Solange for Glamour France 2012}

Check out the whole shoot here.

You better wurk!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

{essence of SOLANGE}

(via)

I love her. So beautiful!

xoxo,

Ronita

{Cincy Chic's 2012 Red, Pink and Blue Fashion Show }

 Saturday, Cincy Chic put on their annual Red, Pink and Blue Fashion Show benefiting 3 amazing organizations, the American Heart Association, Pink Ribbon Girls and the Diabetes Association. The show began with a welcome from Amy Scalia and a great ceremony honoring 3 local survivors.

We supported the BLUE because it hits so close to home.

The weather was warm and breezy and the music was just right.

Fashion by Amy Kirchen Boutique and Makeup by Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa

Fashion at it's finest...

Me and the hubby at the show!

What a fun show.

If you are in the Cincy area check out Cincy Chic for more events around town.

xoxo,

Ronita

{bag lady}

I want one (maybe all) of these fabulous bags created by QuellyRue Designs

That is all!!!

Happy Friday.

xoxo,

Ronita

{DIY J. Crew Dupe}

J. Crew has added a new line of cloth bracelets to their collection. I may just purchase one because of the mission of the bracelet but wow look at my DIY dupe.

J. Crew's bracelet mission

Indego Africa is a nonprofit enterprise that partners with women artisans in Rwanda to bring their brilliantly colored and completely handcrafted pieces to the rest of the world. And that's just the beginning of the company's commitment to social change: Indego went above and beyond in the name of empowerment, creating a business training program to encourage entrepreneurship and independence among the artisans. Woven from locally sourced Dutch wax cloth, these brightly hued pieces might just be the ultimate friendship bracelets.

J. Crew's bracelets

My Dupe

I need to cut the frays but overall an easy quick bracelet.

I purchased a ton of African wax print material a while back so I plan on making more of these J. Crew inspired bracelets.

What do you think?

xoxo,

Ronita

In search of pants and my love of kelly green!!!

These pants are everything...

(via)

...too bad they don't have my size and are out of my price range.

The search continues...

I am also loving these kelly green items for summer.

green goddess by mrsrjdean featuring green heels

FAIR true printed skirt, £59
Qupid green heels, $37
Madewell ballerina flat shoes, $98
The Cambridge Satchel Company leather shoulder handbag, £110
DwellStudio Zebra Kelly Green Pillow, $79

xoxo,

Ronita

Styling Boys: End of Year Musical

Can you believe it's the end of the school year?
I remember posting his first day of Kindergarten pictures like it was yesterday.

Instead of the typical Kindergarten Graduation Tre's school is hosting a Kindergarten Spring Musical to showcase what the kids have learned throughout the year. The note that was sent home said that this would be a fun time to dress the kids up in dresses and shirts and ties. Well...as I have expressed in previous posts, here and here,  I have a huge frustration when it comes to boy's clothing selections. I find myself shopping in the boy's section and hopelessly gazing down the girl's aisle.

For this occasion, I have set myself on a styling mission to put together an outfit out of the norm. I know when we go to the musical I will see an endless sea of khaki pants, blazers, and red neck ties...here is what I had in mind for Master William. I'm still using his school colors, giving him a bit of a formal edge but adding a dapper urban flare...

I know he will rock it with confidence!

Tre's Stylish Spring Musical by mrsrjdean featuring red jewelry

Pictures to come.

xoxo,

 Ronita

Fab...u...lous....

Source: netvibes.com via Amy on Interest

I love her style! 

Fabulous

xoxo,

Ronita