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.

Paint The Town

Ripped jeans and bleached denim are back and even bigger than last year. Tie-dye, dip dye, graffiti, color block, and sublimation prints are also still in style. Another denim and fun color trend that's back for the spring/summer is paint splatter. So if you have a pair of jeans that you spilled paint on and were considering throwing out, you might want to hang on to them a little longer. Likewise, you also want reconsider getting rid of any shoes, t-shirts, bags, etc. that have been ruined by paint. It is now acceptable to wear these items out in public. If all of your clothes have survived the paint war, this trend is a great excuse for a DIY project (I will go into details about this in a bit). If you're not into doing it yourself or simply can't stand the idea of ruining your own clothes, check out these items below that are already painted up for you.

Converse Paint Splatter Ox, $55,50, available in sizes 6-11, delias.com

Bailey Saratoga Wash Low-Rise Flare Jean, $49.50, available in sizes 00-19., delias.com

Kelsey Low-Rise Boot-Cut Jean, $19.99, available in sizes 7/8 and 9/10, delias.com

Morgan 15" Paint Splatter Jean Short, $39.50, available in sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Morgan 15" Paint Splatter Jean Short, $39.50, available in sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Reese Low-Rise Bootcut Jean - Lexington Wash, $19.99, available in sizes 00-13, delias.com

Rocket Dog Jazzin'-2 Paint Splatter Sneaker, $39.50, available in sizes 6-10, delias.com

Shane Railroad Short, $34.50, available in sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Taylor Savannah Wash 2 1/2" Jean Short, $34.50, available in sizes 00-13/14, delias.com

Taylor 2 1/2" Paint-Splatter Jean Short, $34.50, available in sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Painterly Tiered Skirt, $22.00, shown in bright rose; also available in black, sizes XS-XL, charlotterusse.com

Expressionist Sleeveless Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Flirty Brushstrokes Triangle Top, $10.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Flirty Brushstrokes Bikini Bottom, $9.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Forever and A Day Tunic, $13.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Leopard Splash Knit Top, $10.24, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Paint Splash Skirt, $17.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Sponge Painted Skirt, $14.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Paint Spots Sweater, $14.99, available in sizes M and L, pinkice.com

Splatter Paint Leggings, $14.99, available in sizes S and L, pinkice.com

Bright Paint Splatter Belt, $11.98, available in sizes XS-LG, hottopic.com

Piper & Blue Juniors'Front Slash Paint Splatter Tee, $11.24, available in sizes Small-Extra large, kmart.com

Piper & Blue Juniors' Weavers Crew Neck Paint Splatter Tunic, $8.79, available in sizes Small-Extra large, kmart.com

Candie's Paint Splatter Canvas Hobo, $38.00, kohls.com

Heart and Soul Paint Splatter Dress, $48.00, available in sizes small-x large, kohls.com

Mudd Paint Splatter Denim Shorts, $28.00, available in sizes 3-17, kohls.com

Self Esteem Peace Paint Splatter Print Hoodie, $11.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

Self Esteem Plaid Paint Splatter Fleece Hoodie, $11.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

Self Esteem Zebra Paint Splatter Fleece Hoodie, $11.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, sears.com

Southpole Low Rise Signature Skinny Jean with Splatter Paint, $24.99, available in sizes 3-15, sears.com

Vintage 1955 Paint Splatter Shred Tee, $12.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

For those of you who want to DIY your own paint splatter items (be it a pair of jeans, shoes, a skirt, ect.), grab some paint brushes, arcylic or fabric paint (use fabric paint for clothes and arcylic paint for shoes or handbags that are not cloth), and a sponge. Lay the object onto a flat surface, dip the paint brush into the paint, and randomly stroke the brush against your item. Use the sponge to spread the paint. You may add some studs, rhinestones, sequins, or glitter in addition to the paint if you wish. If you want to rip up you denim as well as add paint splatters to it, see my tips on how to DIY your own ripped denim. If you want to bleach your denim in addition to the paint, see my tip on how to DIY your own bleached denim (I recommend bleaching your jeans and letting them dry before adding the fabric paint). I hope you have fun trying out my DIY tips. Let me know if you have any DIY projects that you would like me to post in this blog.