A Rosette By Any Other Name

April showers bring May flowers. This May, these flowers will be in the form of rosettes. That's right. Rosettes are perfect for the spring just like flower accessories, floral prints, and ditsy prints. If you're wondering what rosettes are, they are a cousin to ruffles and flower accessories. They're basically ruffles that are made into the shape of flowers. I will admit that I'm in love with this trend. Maybe that's why everything I've been buying lately has had a rosette on it. If you love rosettes as much as I do, check out my little rosette finds below.

Flower Cluster Rope Necklace, $24.00, ardenb.com

Long Rosette Chain Necklace, $29.00, ardenb.com

Two Tone Straw Bucket Hat, $19.50, ardenb.com

One Shoulder Rosette Dress, $32.00, shown in light aqua; also available in black, sizes 5-11, charlotterusse.com

Patent Rosette Wedges, $29.99, shown in raisin; also available in black, sizes 6-9, charlotterusse.com

Ribbon Rosette Skinny Headband, $8.50, charlotterusse.com

Rosette V-Neck Top, $9.99, shown in light gray; also available in light pink, sizes XS-XL, charlotterusse.com

Rouched Rosette Front Clutch, $12.50, charlotterusse.com

Shantung Rosette Sandal, $26.50, shown in bright blue; also available in gray and black, sizes 6-10, charlotterusse.com

Chiffon Rosette Headband, $3.80, shown in cream; also available in black, forever21.com

Corsage Platform Pumps, $22.80, available in sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Crackled Rosette Stillettos, $25.80, shown in gold; also available in black, sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Frilly Country Cardigan, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Rosette Lapel Blazer, $34.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Satin Rosette Headwrap, $5.80, shown in pink; also available in black, forever21.com

Haute Rosette Hair Clip, $6.80, shown in red; also available in black and cream, forever21.com

Crochet Skull Cap, $5.50, shown in blue; also available in cream, black, pink, and light grey, forever21.com

Knitted Rosette Beanie, $7.80, shown in pink; also available in cream, forever21.com

Mesh Pearl Strands, $10.80, forever21.com

One Shoulder Rosette Dress, $27.80, shown in blue; also available in pink and black, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

One Shoulder Rosette Top, $24.80, shown in fuchsia; also available in white and black, forever21.com

Petite Rosette Knit Top, $19.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Pouf Party Skirt, $22.80, shaonw in magenta; also available in black, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Multi-way Rosette Hair Elastic, $3.80, forever21.com

Rose Trimmed Tube Top, $15.80, shown in ivory; also available in blakc, sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Rosette Belted Top, $22.00, shown in heather grey/lavender; also available in white/black, sizes X-Small-Large (heather grey/lavendar not available in X-Small or Large), forever21.com

Rosette Bobby Pin, $5.80, shown in silver; also available in black, forever21.com

Rosette Headband w/ Veil, $10.80, shown in pink; also available in black, forever21.com

Rosette Knit Skirt, $22.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Rosette Pin Tee, $20.00, shown in pink; also available in heather grey, sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Rosette Sweater Top, $9.99, shown in blue; also available in ivory, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Zipper Rosette Bracelet, $3.90, shown in green; also available in orange and blue, gojane.com

Magenta Magic Flat, $29.99, available in sizes 6.5-9, modcloth.com

Candie's Rosette Stretch Belt, $24.00, shown in turquoise; also available in black, sizes S-M and M-L, kohls.com

Jaclyn Smith Row On Row Hat with Flower, $17.49, kmart.com

Piper & Blue Rosette Chain Strap Mini Handbag, $11.89, shown in fuchsia; also available in black, bone, and silver, kmart.com

Piper & Blue Zip Top Rosette Tote Bag, $11.89, shown in khaki; also available in black, kmart.com

Flex Rosette Tee, $10.00, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Rose Trim Dolman Top, $13.99, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

Rosette Babydoll Dress, $12.00, shown in fuchsia; also available in grey, white, and black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Rosette Scoop Neck Top, $10.99, shown in fuchsia; also available in grey, purple, white, and black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Rosette Tiered Tee, $21.50, available in sizes SX-XL, wetseal.com

Rosette Trim Tank, $19.50, shown in mint; also available in oatmeal, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Stripe Rosette Tee, $21.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Stripe Rosette Top, $19.50, shown in coral; also available in grey, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Swiss Mesh Mini Skirt, $12.99, available in sizes M and L, wetseal.com

Swiss Dit Mini Skirt, $13.99, available in sizes L and XL, wetseal.com

T-Back Stripe Tank, $17.50, shown in pink; also available in turq, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Rosette Belt Tube Dress, $26.50, available in sizes XS and S, wetseal.com

For a wedding, prom, or dance wear rosette headband or rosette hair clip in your hair with either loose waves or pulled back into a sleek bun. You can wear a rosette necklace with a strapless dress or a tube top. A rosette bracelet would look great with any sleeveless top. Wear a rosette dress with with a pair of ditsy tights, ballet falts, some hoop earrings, and a feather hair clip. Pair a rosette skirt with a striped top, a bow headband, some paint splattered leggings, stillettos, and a cuff bracelet. Pair your rosette top with some bleached jeans, slingback shoes, bangle bracelets, and a bib necklace. A rosette hat can be worn with a cute sundress and a pair of flip flops for a vintage beach look. You can also carry a rosette handbag and wear a floppy hat for this look. Let me know if you have any other ideas on how wear the rosette trend.

Velvet Crush

With lace, ruffles, floral prints, bows, and flower headbands still being very much in style for 2010, it's clear that romance and femininity won't be going out of style any time soon. The newest trend that you can enjoy being a girl in is velvet. Velvet was a big trend on the runways and has also been spotted on various celebrities. I think velvet is the perfect fabric to wear during the winter because it will keep you fairly warm but isn't as itchy as wool can be (velvet is also a good alternative to wool for anyone who has wool allergies). While velvet was once very expensive and considered a luxury good, there are now velvet items that are inexpensive, gorgeous, and long lasting. Take a look at my finds below to see what I'm talking about.

Velvet Bandage Mini Skirt, $19.99, available in sizes XS-L, ardenb.com

Velvet Blazer, $59.99, available in sizes 00, 0, and 12, bananarepublic.com

Hottie Spotty Passport Case, $68.00, betseyjohnson.com

Hottie Spotty Large Cosmetic, $68.00, betseyjohnson.com

Hottie Spotty Small Zip, $28.00, betseyjohnson.com

Ski Bunny Extra Soft Over-The-Knee High, $30.00, betseyjohnson.com

Wolford Velvet De Luxe 50 Tights, $42.00, available in sizes X Small-Large, bloomingdales.com

Velvet Driver, $9.99, bakersshoes.com

Crushed Velvet Shrug, $13.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Edith Velvet Boots, $30.80, available in sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Embellished Velvet Flats, $19.80, available in sizes 6-8, forever21.com

Jocelyn Velvet Trim Pump, $14.99, shown in black; also available in taupe, sizes 7-10, forever21.com

Phantasy Velvet Flat, $14.80, shown in gold; also available in silver, sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Posh Stiletto Heel, $20.80, available in sizes 6-9, forever21.com

Shiny Velvet Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Studded Velvet Pump, $25.80, available in sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Velvet Bodysuit, $15.50, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Velvet Bow Back Blazer, $32.80, available in sizes X-Small-Medium, forever21.com

Velvet Leggings, $3.99, shown in burgundy; also available in purple, sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Velvet Military Jacket, $34.80, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Velvet Over The Knee Boot, $36.80, available in sizes 6-8, forever21.com

Velvet Pearl Trim Jacket, $12.99, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Velvet Pumps, $12.80, available in sizes 6-10, forever21.com

Royal Velvet Dress, $49.95, shown in red plum combo; also available in blue grey combo; sizes 0-12, freepeople.com

Velvet Fringe Jacket, $29.95, available in sizes M and L, freepeople.com

Boxed Flower Barette, $30.00, juicycouture.com

Velvet Headband, $25.00, juicycouture.com

Apple Bottoms Jacket, Long Sleeve Zip Up, $29.99, available in sizes M and L, macys.com

All Around The Mulberry Heels, $49.99, available in sizes 6-9.5, modcloth.com

Iconic Style Included Top, $49.99, available in sizes S-L, modcloth.com

Fresh Prints of Bel Air Skirt, $42.99, available in sizes S-L, modcloth.com

Fresh Prints of Bel Air Top, $59.99, available in sizes S-L, modcloth.com

Flutter Velvet Top, $13.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Snakeskin Velvet Legging, $10.20, available in sizes S and M, mandee.com

Velvet Capelet, $12.00, mandee.com

Velvet Over The Knee Boot, $34.49, available in sizes 6-10, mandee.com

Silence & Noise Long Sleeve Velvet Mini Dress, $29.99, shown in plum; also available in black, sizes Medium and Large, urbanoutfitters.com

Silence & Noise Strapless Velvet Dress, $29.99, shown in thames blue; also available in black and purple, sizes Small-Large (thames blue and purple only available in large), urbanoutfitters.com

Silence & Noise Velvet Bodysuit, $24.99, shown in concord; also available in black, sizes xsmall-large, urbanoutfitters.com

Silence & Noise Velvet Printed Legging, $34.00, available in sizes x-small and small, urbanoutfitters.com

Fownes Velvet Glove With Faux Fur Cuff, $6.99, sears.com

Fownes Velvet Glove With Leopard Cuff, $4.99, sears.com

Tuscany Velvet Romantic Hat, $34.99, sears.com

Velvet Tunic Dress, $7.99, shown in walnut; also available in black, lavish wine, and conservative grey, sizes S-L (lavish wine not available in S), nyandcompany.com

Wrap Buckle Boot, $39.50, available in sizes 6.5-10, wetseal.com

Washed Velvet Skirt, $69.00, shown in black; also available in very berry, okra, and woodsmoke, sizes 2-16, athleta.com

Jasmin Apple Pkt Velvet Legging, $39.99, shown in red; also available in jet, sizes 1/2 and 3/4, applebottoms.com

I hope you enjoyed my little velvet finds for this post. One word of advice though; velvet can be tricky to clean and often requires either hand washing or dry cleaning. So be careful when wearing it and try to avoid spilling anything on it (I know easier said than done). I'll admit to not being much of an expert on stain removal myself, so if anyone has any tips on how to get stains out of velvet, please let me know. Thank you!