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Friday, August 23, 2013

Monica Rose x Lifestyle Mirror

If you’re familiar with celebrity stylist Monica Rose, you’re well aware that she’s a Hollywood powerhouse. And if you’re not familiar with her name, trust us, you’re familiar with her work—she’s responsible for Kim Kardashian’s style evolution.

In addition to working with the entire Kardashian clan the veteran stylist also works with celebrities like Giuliana Rancic and acts as the key stylist for E!’s The Daily 10. And most recently, she has added designer to her rap sheet with a capsule collection for Lovers + Friends due out this winter.

In our latest edition of Closet Confidential, we spoke to Rose about her style influences and essentials to what to wear for fall. Read on for the exclusive interview and shop her style essentials in the slideshow above.

Lifestyle Mirror: How would you describe your personal style?Monica Rose: Effortless.

Lifestyle Mirror: Who is your style icon?Monica Rose: Bianca Jagger and, of course, my mother.

Lifestyle Mirror: What is your go-to outfit?Monica Rose: Black skinnies, oversized tee with a leather moto jacket worn over my shoulders, topknot bun and fun accessories. Super easy.

Lifestyle Mirror: Most recent purchase?Monica Rose: Chanel Boy bag.

Lifestyle Mirror: Any accessories you can't live without? Monica Rose: I’m obsessed with my statement necklace by DylanLex and my personalized bracelets that are engraved with each of my kids' initials by Sarah Chloe and Dana Rebecca.

Lifestyle Mirror: Most treasured item in your closet?Monica Rose: My mother's wardrobe staples from the 90's that she gave me: vintage Chanel, fur jackets and military inspired coats.

Lifestyle Mirror: What trend are you most looking forward to wearing this fall?
Monica Rose: Fall is my favorite fashion season. It's all about layers, leather, boots, fur shrugs, and capes—I live for it all.

Lifestyle Mirror: What is the best piece of fashion advice you’ve either given or received?
Monica Rose: Dress for your body type and don't let anything look forced on your body.

Lifestyle Mirror: The one item every woman should have?Monica Rose: A good tailor.

Lifestyle Mirror: What is your favorite movie-inspired fashion moment? Monica Rose: At 3 years old I was obsessed Grease! I wanted to be just like Sandra Dee. My favorite outfit was from her makeover moment at the end of the movie—ALL black everything! I lived for makeovers, even at a very young age.

Lifestyle Mirror: If you could swap closets with anyone living or dead, who would it be? Monica Rose: Kate Moss.

Lifestyle Mirror: What should people splurge on? Save on?
Monica Rose: Splurge on a good handbag—think of it as your baby, it never leaves your side. You carry it everyday and night—it’s the best investment ever. Save on accessories—costume jewelry can look expensive if you wear it right.

For more information on Monica Rose and daily fashion inspiration, visit her website MonicaRose.com (make sure to check out her blog!) and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

By Courtney Porkoláb (@C_Porkolab)

Thank you Courtney Porkoláb & Lifestyle Mirror for the feature :) XOXO

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Allure Magazine June Issue: User's Guide to Style

User's Guide to Style: Lace Top

The best new way to wear lace right now: Streamlined, offhand, and sneakily stylish.

BY ALEXANDRA OWENS

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Rose was eight months pregnant and afraid the T-shirt would be too snug. "But it turned out to be comfortable and roomy," she says. She paired it with an untraditional maternity look: leather pants by Item. When she's not pregnant, Rose is even more adventurous. "I would have tucked the top into a full skirt and worn it with ankle booties."

ACCESSORIES
"Céline oversize sunglasses, a vintage horn necklace, Martha Calvo gold bracelets, and mixed-metal stackable rings—I would have felt naked without my accessories."

PANTS
"Cropped leather pants add more edge to the top."

BAG
"This red pony-hair Céline bag breaks up all the black."

SHOES
"The Alexander Wang shoes help keep things clean and simple."

FAVORITE THINGS
Shoes: "Chloé studded booties."
Jewelry: "Jennifer Fisher."
Bag: "Black Céline tote."
Jeans: "Citizens of Humanity Avedons."
Hairstylist: "Jen Atkin at Andy LeCompte."
Massage: "Scott Schwenk at BreathWorks."
Facialist: "Dayle Breault."
Lip color: "Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl."
Fragrance: "Prada Candy."
Nail polish: "Essie A Crewed Interest."

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PHOTOS: EVALOTTA FREDÉN/HASTILY

It was such a pleasure being a part of ALLURE Magazine's User's Guide to Style. Below are 3 different looks w the same DKNY lace top I wanted to share w you! I love layering jackets and capes over everything. I was 8 months pregnant in these photos.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

RACKED LA: MOTHER'S DAY FEATURE

MOTHER'S DAY 2013

Checking In with Stylist Monica Rose and Stylish Baby Alaia

Friday, May 10, 2013, by Natalie Alcala

Baby Alaia in action. Photos via Monica Rose.

Lest you forget, Mother's Day is this Sunday. In honor of the main event, we sat down with one of our favorite mamas, superstar stylist Monica Rose, to see what she's been up to since last year's holiday. Turns out, she's working on her first capsule collection, she had another baby (and he already owns Hermès) and her adorable daughter Alaia Rose (aka Baby Alaia) is starting to dress herself, which, judging by the above photos, is going pretty well.

Congrats on your new addition! What's his name and when was he born?
"Thank you! My son is named after his daddy, Salvador Lukas Barbier. He was born on April 23rd, 2013."

What brands did you turn to when you were pregnant this time around?
"I never wore maternity clothes until the very end. I just kept buying everything in medium and large sizes. Towards the end, I did wear maternity Jet Jeans and J Brands along with my Chloe Susanna studded leather boots because they were my go-to shoes. When your pregnant it's really all about comfort."

Has it been a challenge dressing a boy versus a girl?
"No, not at all. When I shop for my daughter, I usually buy from the little boy's section. I like to mix and match her wardrobe since she's not a fan of the color pink or purple."

Are there any androgynous hand-me-downs from Alaia's closet that will work for him?
"Yes, Salvador Lukas has some amazing hand-me-downs that I kept from Alaia's wardrobe."

Baby Alaia is growing so fast! Does she dress herself yet?
"She's getting so big and growing up so fast. And lately, Alaia definitely enjoys to dress herself. I usually give her options to pick from and she lets me know what she wants to wear depending on her mood."

What brands or stores will you be turning to for dressing your baby boy?
"Recently, I went to Eggy Boutique and bought him a lot of good stuff from Stella McCartney. Salvador has these onesies from Kicky Pants that I bought from Bal Bambini that I adore! I do love to shop at H&M, Zara Kids and BabyGap as well."

What's the most most lavish item in his closet right now?
"At the moment because he is still so young, he doesn't have to a lot of lavish goodness in his closet. However, I did receive an amazing pair of Hermès booties from a designer friend for him as a gift. I also got him a Gaultier motorcycle black leather jacket from Opening Ceremony a while back."

You do a great job dressing fellow mom Kourtney Kardashian and mom-to-be Kim. How do their styles differ?
"Thank you! Kourtney was very boho sleek yet very polished during her second pregnancy and she was open to try anything. Their styles are very different but I enjoy the challenge. It makes my job a lot more fun and exciting."

Do you have any cool projects in the works?
"I'm working on my first capsule collection with Lovers + Friends, which I'm super-excited to present. It launches this coming winter and I couldn't be happier!"

Awesome! Finally, what are your plans this Mother's Day?
"I'm going to let my family surprise me."