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!!

Dreamer or Doer?

I just became a member of a creative online community called  Dreamers into Doers, an affilate of Martha Stewart. When I first filled out the simple questionnaire, I had to ask to myself, "Am I still dreaming or am I doing what I love to do?"

Drop by my page on  Dreamers into Doers  and say "Hello!"

As far as I can remember, I have always been a dreamer and a doer. In junior high school, I recall selling personalized graffiti name art to my classmates to slip into the front of their clear faced binders. I would give them the option to choose three colors for $3 and $1 extra for a protective plastic sleeve. Word of mouth spread like wild fire but soon supply and demand got the best of me. Sadly, I had to stop taking orders.

The story still remains true today, I am a dreamer but definitely a doer. I try to take an opportunity and make it into something creatively meaningful. 

Being a doer is not a easy task. Aside from being a stay at home mom, I design/handcraft all my products, run two online shops, market, promote and take on everything else that comes along with it. It can be very stressful and time-consuming but I am having a blast on this crazy creative journey...

Enjoying what I do is all that matters to me right now.

 

I have to remind myself daily that...I can only count on myself to make things happen.


Now here are the RULES for the 700 FB FAN 2011 SPRING GIVEAWAY:

1. Like my Facebook Page The Princess Rose

2. Subscribe/Follow and Comment on my Blog
by answering the question below and please don't forget to tell me "why?" in your comment.
3. All Likes and Blog comments need to be in by this Friday, April 22nd at 9:00pm. Good Luck!

(Please Note-if you are chosen as the winner, your comments may be shared for promotional use) 

My question to you, "Are you a Dreamer or a Doer?"



The lucky winner will WIN this fabulous couture hair fashion! (retails for $55)
"The Harlow" Triple Rolled Rose Headband by Princess Rose Couture



 *Giveway or Rules are not in any way endorsed by Facebook.

Bee-hind the Name...

In 2006, I started my very first small business venture called "The Queen Bee".  I specialized in personal wardrobe consulting and sold hand-selected fashion jewelry, accessories and handbags.  I would sell my goods at private events, festivals, trunk shows and vendor boutiques. I really enjoyed running my own business, scheduling my own hours and especially loved helping women feel beautiful. 

Business gradually grew and I made a small name for myself in my community. 

"The Queen Bee" is settling in the hive for now
but may take flight again someday

Then in 2008, I was almost 7 months pregnant and I slowly started to sell off all my inventory to get ready for baby.  My main goal was to focus all my energies into raising my new baby girl and had no intentions of going back to work for at least a little while.



Natalia Rose


When my beautiful daughter, Natalia Rose was born, my life had changed forever. Motherhood was everything I expected and more.  She was an absolute dream.  I loved being a new mommy but the creative entrepreneur in me was already searching for the next project.

Since Natalia was born with a ton of hair, I was on a endless quest to find the cutest hair fashions to match all her darling outfits but I had no luck.  Nothing was quite unique enough or they were poorly made.  When she was about 6 weeks old, I began to custom make all her hair fashions.  By the time it was her first birthday, she had a abundance of ribbons, clippies and headbands that I had made for her. 

I remember frequently getting stopped by admirers and they would ask about her hair adornments but it never dawned on me to make them for other people.

7months old-I made her 1st "Valentine's Day" oufit,
a Pink and Red Rose Onesie Tutu Set
with matching Babydoll Bow Clippy 

Then in October 2009, while I was visiting my sister at work, a co-worker of hers asked me if I could make her some clips and she would buy them.  I was so inspired, I ended up going home that evening and went straight to work.  I made 80 clips for my sister to bring to work the following week. 

I will never forget when my sister called me during her lunch break to inform me that they had all sold like "Hot Cakes!"

Whimsical Hair Fashions & Specialty Gifts
www.theprincessrose.etsy.com

Now when I run into people and they ask me what ever happened to "The Queen Bee" and my response is, she had a baby...."The Princess Rose."

My creative journey...

My life has been so hectic lately trying to be a stay at home mom, a wife, and running a very small flourishing business.  Balancing it all seems to be the real challenge but when I finally get to turn in at night, I lay in the dark and dream of all lovely things that I have created that day and remind myself how blessed I am to be able to do what I love everyday.  It makes all the craziness worthwhile.

In the past few months, The Princess Rose has crossed paths with many opportunities and open doors. I've been wanting to blog about all of these experiences and new ventures with you.  Follow me in my creative journey....