Mothballs

Time for a fall cleansing! And where better to start than your closet? I know it’s dreadful, trying to decide what stays and what goes. But I did it recently and it feels GREAT! So I’m here for you, here are the tips that you’ve probably heard a hundred times before but it’s time now. Trust me you’ll feel like a new person.

12 month expiration date
You know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t worn it within a year it’s got to go! Some might say a couple of months and that’s true too, but I’m giving you a fair chance. Cause the usual excuses are; “But it hasn’t been the right season.” “I’m saving it for a special occasion” or the dreadful “I’m going to wear it when I lose a few pounds”. Has it been a year then none of those excuses apply. It has to go, NOW! Which brings us to our next rule.

Just doesn’t sit right
We all have a few of them. The top that we just love but it’s just a bit too short, the skirt that’s a little too tight in the wrong places and the jeans that almost fit. I promise you, it doesn’t matter how many times you take it out, look at it and sigh, it’s never going to change. It’s just time to accept it.

When I lose a few
Are you guilty? Do you think those skinny clothes that you can’t fit into are going to make you loose those extra pounds faster? If anything it’s going to make you depressed. If it’s something that you just don´t have the heart to give away at least put it in the basement for now.

Not needed
Socks with holes, worn out cotton panties, 20 oversized sport t-shirts. Gone, gone, gone.

Out of fashion, but not forever
Yes, there are some clothes that you don´t wear that you can save. Some clothes aren’t wearable for a year or two and then suddenly come back. Pack it up for the time being so it doesn’t take up necessary space in your closet. Every now and then you can always check threw them and see what you can use again.

Organizing
If you have the luxury of a walk in closet or at least a little space somewhere then try to hang up as much as possible. Tops, sweaters, cardigans, jeans, dresses; it’s both easier to find what you’re looking for and you avoid unwanted creases. If you have a big collection you can color coordinate your tops, if it’s a little smaller go from thickest to thinnest material. Jeans can hang two or three on a hanger to save place. Dresses and skirts can be hung up with hangers with clamps.

Piles of rejects
So now you hopefully have a pile of clothes that you can get rid of. The things that you want to save can be packed up in suitcases and stored in the basement/storage. The rest is either to distribute among your friends or leave at your nearest thrift store. Clothes with holes or which are of too poor quality goes in the trash.

And viola! You’ll feel like a whole new person. And now I think you deserve to go buy something pretty that you might be missing after this hopefully not too painful cleansing.

Welcome!

So you might be wondering, where am I? Don’t worry I’ll answer that question and a couple more.. There are a few that I’m guessing that you’re thinking and if you have others I’ll always be there for you, cause you’re as welcome here as a little puppy in my arms.
Think about for a second.

So first of all, What is Rosalita?
Rosalita isn’t a clothing brand. All the clothes you see are either my own, borrowed from friends or sometimes my own creations. They’re not for sale, unless you really, really want something and then I’ll see what I can do. Ok. So then the question still stands, What is Rosalita?!
Rosalita is a combination of everything I love. Mostly styling but also photography, fashion journalism, design and sewing. It’s a little step on the way to fulfilling my dreams; working in the fashion business. So if you’re like me; a struggling designer, interested fashion freak, amateur photographer or just simply like pretty clothes then you’ll feel right at home here. Because here we’re family, we help and inspire one another. We talk fashion, photography, designers, sewing, styling, magazines and shopping, most likely with a big cup of coffee in our hand.
And that is Rosalita.

So, what’s your style?
While styling others you can have fun. You can analyze their personality and make it shine threw. It’s the same for fashion photography, there are no limits. It can be extremely simple or shock the hell out of you. It’s not always what you would wear but it’s fun to look at. And that’s how I see it, artwork. Except for the body is my canvas and clothing my paint.

Since I’ve just started this project then the pictures you see are mostly my own personal style. So then again you say, what’s your style? My style is ever changing. But I promise that I’m not going to give you the cliché response, “I like to mix vintage with designer brands.”
I don’t care much for expensive brands.
Don’t get me wrong, I respect and admire very many designers. And some things that are handcrafted or exclusively made should cost a little sack of cash but it’s too bad when a purse costs you three months salary. I guess I just love the feeling of finding something beautiful for five bucks. So did I make myself clear, I have very many favorite designer labels and the designers that stand behind them are in my opinion geniuses.
Right now my style is simple. What ever I put on, be it a dress, skirt or jeans I keep it pretty simple. Instead, I’m a sucker for the details; a pretty ribbon, belt or gorgeous earrings can do a lot for a simple outfit. I don’t think I know a more useful piece of clothing than a white Hanes wife beater.

What can I expect to see here?
Like I mentioned, right now it’s very simple. It’s just a couple of pictures I’ve taken at home in my living room. But hopefully it will start to grow. I’ll post my blogs now and then with either new pictures, a little designer biography, interesting people or whatever pops up at the moment. I want everyone to feel free to ask any questions, post comments and discuss “the arts”. If you’ve enjoyed the site so far then I think you know what I mean, and hopefully you’ll feel right at home here. Is something you’re looking for missing, feel free to let me know.
Like I said, here we’re family and I hope that your stay is pleasant.

This is where it all begins..

More to come soon..