How to Wear Boots This Spring

We like to think of spring as the most appropriate time to invest in new shoes, as we are cleaning out our closet. We prefer investing in shoes that we can wear year-round, like boots. Yes, you do not just have to wear them in the fall into winter. With many styles of boots, you have many options from booties to rain boots to the classic cowboy cowgirl boots. Not to mention, the warm air inspires us to create outfits with a little more flavor. 😉 And, we believe the foundation of real posh look starts with solid footwear.

To encourage a closet refresh, we curated a list of four ways to wear boots this season, all of which are surely bolder than the ones you’ve tried before.

#1. Western boots and colorful socks can also be paired together quite comfortably this spring.boots_socksThere’s nothing that quite tickles our fancy like well-paired socks and cowgirl boots. Not only will the socks make wearing your bot comfortable, but a peek of the knitted accessory over the top of your boots adds interest to your outfit.

#2. We see a lot of boots this spring that allow for breathing room with holes all over or a mesh creation.King_Ranch_BootiesGo for boho chic look. White off-shoulder top with belted midi white skirt or skinnies team up well with these boots.

#3. Vibrant shades of leather boots are a common look for the spring 2017 shoe trends.King_Ranch_Color_BootsWhether tucked into a pair of jeans or styled with a skirt, vibrant colored boots makes any outfit pop. Go bold this season!

#4. Snakeskin looks pretty amazing as a bootie this spring, or you can play with the option of the combination of simple leather and snakeskin boots.snakeskin_bootsBlack boots are great, but snakeskin boots are so much cooler. Look and feel like a rocker this season!

Whether we are looking at the square toes or the rounded versions, warm weather boots are a real thing and the colors are what make them attractive for the real posh moms in the world. How will you be wearing your boots this season?

What Every Tween to Teen Girl Needs. PERIOD.

This past weekend, I took my daughter on our annual mother/daughter getaway. This is a time where we eat lots of sweets, stay up late and talk a lot about dreams, aspirations and just life. Speaking of life, my daughter is 11 now, and I am aware that girls can start going through puberty, so it was time for me to start to have the PERIOD conversation. *sigh* Can time slow down right about now?! Ok, ok…back to reality. There’s nothing worse than getting your period when you are not expecting it, especially for your first time, so it is my job as the mom to get my girl prepare for life as a woman – especially since it is all a new experience.

So, during our trip, I decided to take a break from our shopping trip and stop in MĂŒller drugstore. It was time to have a bag filled with everything she needs for that awkward or unexpected moment. This way, if I am not around to help her out, my daughter will never be caught without protection. Here’s what we packed – all the essentials a girl needs to prevent that embarrassing moment.

Cosmetic Bag
Bath & Body Works Sanitizing Hand Gel
Deodorant
KleenexÂź On-the-go
Feminine Pads like Always
Lip Smacker

P.S. There’s a new trend of products called period panties like PantyProp. I have never used them, BUT I have heard amazing things about them, especially for tweens and teens.

Puberty comes earlier and earlier for girls these days. Make sure you tween or teen is never stranded without the essentials. PERIOD. 🙂

Soul Carrier Kicks Off Conscious Intentions for Crisis Nursery

soulcarrierOn June 16, 2015, Jennifer Paige Boonlorn launched a Kickstarter campaign to debut her third collection of gorgeous handbags called the Conscious Intentions Collection, with 25% of all proceeds benefitting Crisis Nursery, a children’s shelter in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Crisis Nursery provides children with a warm place to sleep at night, foster care, education, and much more. In less than 56 hours, Soul Carrier surpassed their goal by raising over $10,000!

Soul Carrier is the inspiration of Jennifer Boonlorn, a credentialed designer who spent time at Oscar de la Renta, Women’s Wear Daily, American Eagle’s design headquarters as well as designed a high-end collection of hair accessories for Henri Bendel. While working on an art project for the grand openings of Barneys in Arizona, the idea was sparked to design her own collection of handbags that could be used for the greater good. Thus, Soul Carrier was born.consciousintentions“Conscious Intentions” collection is dedicated to mindful living. The designs have been influenced by an appreciation of the clean lines of mid-century modern architecture and a fascination with eclectic textiles. The bags are simplistic, functional and both literally and figuratively capable of standing on their own – they endeavor to express your philanthropic values and spark rich conversations about the human character traits you value most! See the collection here: http://bit.ly/soulcarrier. Now that Soul Carrier reached their goal for their Conscious Intentions Collection, they are not stopping there! The more handbags ordered, the more children helped at Crisis Nursery!

Rocksbox Unlimited Designer Jewelry

What if someone told you that you could have an unlimited supply of designer jewelry for just $19 a month?!  If you’re a fashion jewelry addict like I am then you would say “where do I sign up”?   Here’s the scoop:  Rocksbox is a membership-based jewelry styling service.  Members pay a flat rate of $19/month to get access to a personalized rotating closet of designer jewelry, sent in sets of three at a time.  Do I need to continue?

Rocksbox2First of all, it’s like Christmas and Birthday all rolled up in one when you receive your cute Rocksbox box! Check out the treasures I received in my mailbox yesterday. Kendra Scott Elle Cobalt Cat’s Eye earrings are gorgeous (perfect timing to wear with my new cobalt blue dress), the Perry Street Scarlett necklace is very current and the Sophie Harper Double Bar ring  fit my personal style! Rocksbox partners with established and emerging designers such as Gorjana, Kendra Scott, Loren Hope, Margaret Elizabeth, and many more.  Their jewelry inventory is constantly evolving to reflect the seasons, members’ tastes, and the latest trends.

Here’s How It Works –
Complete your personalized style profile in just 3 minutes and create a wish list.

  • Rocksbox stylists use your profile to personally select designer jewelry just for you from their collection of over 30 designers sets are curated for you based on your style profile.
  • The three chosen pieces are placed in a very snappy, signature Rocksbox box and delivered from their San Francisco headquarter to your doorstep with no shipping charges!
  • You can keep and wear your Rocksbox pieces for as long as you like.
  • You can return your set anytime, as often as you like, and Rocksbox will send you a new set of three jewelry pieces.
  • You pay the same membership fee regardless of how often you exchange your box.
  • If you fall in love with a piece (and you know that’s going to happen) and want to keep it forever, you simply don’t send it back when you return your box. You will be billed at the Insiders’ Price shown on your packing list.JacqueRocksbox

The jewelry seems to be high quality and how great is it that you can change it out as your mood and the seasons change? For someone who gets bored with their jewelry after a few wears, I’m thinking I may be hooked!

Sound easy?  Ready to sign up?  Go to: https://www.rocksbox.com/  For 1 month free Rocksbox, use this special code when you become a member:  jaqueferrisxoxo   Become a Rocksbox Insider today and Rock on!

Disclosure: Rocksbox provided Real Posh Mom with one month of free membership trial.  All opinions are mine and may not reflect those of the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” All photos are mine and subject to copyright.

Trina Turk + Real Posh Mom = 7 Year Anniversary Celebration

RPMTrinaTurkJoin myself, RPM’s newest writer Jayne & the gals at Trina Turk for the Summer Style event next Thursday night at Trina Turk in Highland Park Village! Not only will you enjoy sips & light bites, but you can also get style tips as you get ready for summer & even get a 20% discount on the new Trina Turk summer arrivals + an exclusive Trina Turk iPhone case. Great, right? Also, in celebration for Real Posh Mom’s 7th Anniversary, I will be revealing some new exciting things happening with Real Posh Mom. I hope to see you all Thursday night! XO

Where: Trina Turk in Highland Park Village
When: Next Thursday, March 15, 2014
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM (come & go)
RSVP: Dallas@TrinaTurk.com

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Pictured: Cynthia of Oh So Cynthia (left) and myself (right)