Part 2 with JR!

I knew you'd be back for Part deux! Grab your coffee ladies because JR's dishing some sound advice today…

 PP: Where do you look to for inspiration?
 JR: Everywhere! I follow a lot of people on Instagram and I love magazines, but they’re so expensive.
PP: Me too! We should start a magazine trading club [we both laugh but I’m so serious, who’s with me?!]
JR: I’m really open to different ideas and work well with change because I like to experiment. I mix patterns, textures, everything I can, staying aware of what’s going on in my life – what’s around me and even the people I know.

 PP: How do you balance motherhood and traveling on tour?
 JR: The people around me really support me; they’re vital to making it work. I try to involve my daughter in my work as much as possible and I’m really honest with her. You have to look at the end result, so even though it’s stressful it’s all worth it. Ultimately if you don’t follow your dreams you won’t be happy.

 PP: Balance is definitely something a lot of women are trying to figure out. It’s not easy… …Ok we all want to know what a stylist does with her day? Can you give a quick little run through of a day in the life of Jessica Rosales.
 JR: Well I get up really early – 5AM kind of early. I try to beat the traffic, and then grab coffee. I never stop for coffee until I’m where I need to be. There’s no sitting down, it’s 10 hours straight of being on set. I steam clothes, prep for pictures. Once I leave work it’s mommy time/wifey time – I cook every night (I love to cook) and sometimes I watch Game of Thrones!

 PP: I have to ask you this before you go. With Fall right around the corner what’s your go to piece?
JR: Cutout booties and a cool leather jacket that goes over everything!


I hope you enjoyed my interview with Jessica Rosales. You can follow her on Instagram @Octbluejessicar and check out her website; Stellar Roar. I would love to hear what you think about the interview!
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Spotlight on Jessica Rosales- Part 1

Snacks - check!, Magazines - check!, Stylist - check! I've been so excited over the last couple of weeks to share this interview with you. Over the next two days you're about to get to know Jessica Rosales, a extremely driven and talented young woman. Enjoy!

 PolishedPractical: Congrats on your latest project working on the Monster Tour. Your hard work is really inspiring. In what capacity were you working with the dancers?
  Jessica Rosales: I worked on the wardrobe with Rihanna’s dancers. I really learnt so much from the stylist as I got to see the difference in styling for the music industry. The clothes have to be functional, trendy, and lightweight, the dancers have to be able to move in them.

 PP: Is there a lot of difference in the process between street styling and costume styling?
  JR: Street styling has a much slower pace to it. It’s not live, all the photography is stills. Costume styling is all about high-level intensity. Working with wardrobe you have to be on stage all the time, and know how to do everything! The little details just appear to you, it’s so fast paced. Oh and you have to have back ups of everything for each dancer.

 PP: Wow, sounds intense! So on tour does the vision come from the main stylist or the performer?
 JR: Every artist can be different. Some may have ideas or a vision and then some need help finding the inspiration within them. The stylist will make that vision come true by creating different choices and presenting them to the client.

 PP: What advice do you have for other young women looking to be stylists?
 JR: Work hard. Never give up. Don’t be afraid. Know that you will have to make sacrifices.
 PP: You worked in retail though for a while, is that something you recommend or no?
 JR: It’s good to start in a store – you learn people’s body types, their styles. It helped me learn how to speak to people and listen to their wants. I got to play with clothes for free! You also need to network all the time and be honest.

Tune back in tomorrow on Polished Practical to hear more about becoming a stylist and balancing a busy work life. While you're waiting take a sneak peak of the photo shoot Rosales did the morning of our interview.

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Denim Daze

OUTFIT DETAILS: Rachel Roy earrings, Topshop dress, Style notebook ℅ LuckyFabb

 Most of you know by now how I feel about Mondays, aka Arch enemy. Well my combat method today is this fab Topshop dress that lets me feel the carefree energy I do when wearing jeans but much more office appropriate. My one regret is not wearing a long necklace, maybe even multiple strands - I think it would have given the dress more flare. How do you kick Monday's in the butt?!
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Dodger Blue

Can you tell I love blue? The slightly different shades of blue break up the outfit so it doesn't feel overwhelming. I wore this particular top to my first baseball game so it conjures fond memories every time I throw it on.Goooo Dodgers!

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All the Pretty Things

OUTFIT DETAILS: Forever21 headscarf, Rachel Roy earrings, Zara Cardigan, TJMaxx top, Kut from the Kloth jeans, Marshalls sandals
Happy Monday! You know how Magpies just hone in on shiny things, well that was me with this outfit. I wanted to wear the headband and the colorful earrings and the panther ring! On paper that sounds like too much but placed together it's a whole lot of prettiness. What do you think?  You can also find Polished Practical on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest

Ice cream Sundays

                                      OUTFIT: Wildfox sweater, Tobi dress, Rebecca Minkoff heels (TJMaxx)
Nothing screams Summer like ice cream and with Fall knocking on the door I'm not ready to let go just yet. Wildfox always has fun pieces to style and this in particular makes me smile every time I wear it. Layering a graphic tee/sweater over a LBD gives it a nonchalant vibe. Now I'm really craving a 99! (traditional English ice cream cone with a chocolate flake stuck in it) - What's your favorite ice cream?  You can also find Polished Practical on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest