How to wear your Hats!

Lets face it .. how many hats do you have that sit in your closet and don't get worn? Well start pulling them out! Hats are a great accessorie and can "make" your outfit. Many people just don't know how to wear them. It's simply.. a nuetral colored hat goes with almost anything. Lets start with a summer look basic tank, cuffed boyfriend capris, and a colorful flat. Wear your hair wavy and add your hat. Peter Grimm Fedora Hats are awesome come check them out at Roka !

Check out these styles for an idea!

Summer Time Necessities

What you need for Summer 2011!

1.) Fedora Hat. These hats are adorable, wear your hair up, down, or to the side.

2.) Flip Flops. Check out sugar toes from Roka. Cute, Inexpensive, & comfortable.

3.) Chicboom Speaker. Great for poolside days.

4.) Day to Night Clutch. Look for Melie Bianco Clutches from Roka.

How to Wear Your Hem Gems

        
Hem Gems are you r Temporary Tailors! Wear your best Jeans with Flats or Heels. Hem Gems are Reusable & Removable pins that come in a pack of eight. How to use in 3 steps: 1.)Fold your hem up so your jeans are at the desired length. 2.)Clutch the seam and tuck the cuff up and inside your pant leg, so just the original hem is showing. 3.)Apply Hem Gems to the front, back and either side of your pant leg, above the original hem. You are all set to go! http://www.shoproka.com/ 623-537-3500

Men's Shorts & Tees

Pair up some great shorts with a fun tee for your man this summer. At Roka we have some great shorts from Rock Revival & Howe. Howe has an awesome pair of reversible shorts, and from Rock Revival we have belted cargo's. These shorts paired up with a Local Celebrities Tee would be great for a casual night out or for a weekend BBQ. For a more dressier look we have short sleeve 7 Diamond button down tops that go great with shorts. Come check them out!

        

Michael Stars Basics

Think of basics as your must have/go to items in your closet. Michael Stars basics are clean cut, solid, & go with everything. How to accessorize a basic tee: think casual, simple, & trendy. Try a long simple necklace or a double necklace, with a fun beaded bracelet. Because a basic tee has no design or print any necklace would work as long as the colors coordinate. Roka always has Michael Stars basics in stock, come check them out! Have fun with accessorizing your tee!

Pool Party Appetizer & Accessories

Since pool parties are happening all the time in the summer, it's always fun to bring a different appetizer for the gang. One of Bridgette's top pool party appetizers is a fruit pizza. This pizza is a yummie healthy snap that you don't want to pass up.

       Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg. combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Press dough into an ungreased pizza pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light. Spread on cooled crust.
5. Arrange desired fruit on top of filling, and chill.               

A fun Accessorie to be wearing to the pool are these great woven bracelets from Haute Betts, coming soon to Roka Boutique! If your not on the wish list yet call us asap to reserve your set of these great assecories! 623-537-3500 www.shoproka.com

Top Ten Items to Pack for Your Summer Vacation

For most people summer plans are the highlight of the year. Don't stress when it comes to packing. Here's a list of essentials for your vacation.
1. First things first, pack your swim suits. They don't take up much space, think of them like your day time wardrobe.
2. Pack a Sarong for the beach. Wear a sarong as a skirt on the beach or as a shawl when the weather cools down.
3. Shoe's are the hardest to pack personally. You may be like me and want to bring a different pair for every outfit, when really we need to limit ourselves! Bring a flat that is beach friendly, a pair of heels for a night out, & a casual pair of sandals for a shopping day. Three-four pairs should be more then enough for a week get away.
4. Next are your shorts. You want comfortable and light bottoms, khaki & white are great colors for summer shorts.
5. Bag it. No need to bring  multiple handbags, pack a clutch on top of your everyday purse.
6. Accessories. Pack two necklaces, one dressy & one casual. A fabulous beach hat. One great pair of sunglasses. A chunky bracelet & last but not least a neutral belt.
7. Wrinkle free dress.  Your going to want to bring at least one for that fun dinner date night out.
8. Tunic Time. Tunics can be worn many ways, such as a beach cover up or with leggings and heels for a night out.
9. Always pack a jacket. You never know when they weather is going to change and get a little chilly.
10. Most important. Don't forget your camera! like I said vacations are the highlight of the year, be sure to capture the moments.

Don't Let Your Purse Weigh You Down

1. First things first, seek out the right shaped bag. Purses can get heavy so search for a lightweight bag with a wider strap to help distribute the weight. Thinner straps end up digging into your arm or shoulder, which can create pain after a while.

2. Only carry your "essentials." Most of us carry objects in our bag that we do not use throughout the day. Keep your heavier items such as a make-up bag in your car instead of lagging it around town. If you're a mama we understand you want to have everything available for your baby, just think what you will need for that time your out of the house.

3. Handle with Care. Choose a short handled bag over a long strapped one unless it's a cross body bag (which are awesome!) Regularly alternating shoulders helps ease tension in your back, neck & shoulders.

We just received a shipment of clutches & cross body bags from Cleo Bella Handbags. Come check them out, the girls at Roka will help you find your perfect bag.