June is National Rose Month

I don't know if you knew this, but the rose is the national floral emblem of the United States. For some reason, that romantic flower gets its own month too. Roses are widely held to be symbols of passion and love, but the meaning depends on the hue of the flower in question. In one Arabic legend of the rose, it was said that roses were originally white. A nightengale met one of the white roses and fell in love, and he was inspired to sing (whereas before his type of bird only croaked and chirped). Eventually his love was such that he pressed his little feathery body into the flower, but the thorns pierced his heart and colored the rose forever red. I think that story is quite poignant. On a different note, I've found some fun products that will help you enjoy roses to their fullest!

Beauty Products
1. Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve, $6 at Sephora
2. Aromatherapy Classics Stress Relief Body Wash in Sandalwood Rose, $13 at Bath & Body Works
3. Moroccan Rose Body Mist, $13 at The Body Shop
4. Milani Lip Color in Rose Hip, $4 at Drugstore.com
5. L'Oreal Infallible Plumping Lipgloss in Plumped Rose, $10 at Walgreens

Clothes
1. Floral Pearl Trim Cardigan in Cream/Rose, $28 at Forever21
2. Rose Print Dress, $27 at Wet Seal
3. Falling Roses Dress in Black, $39 at Forever21
4. Sequin Roses Embellished Graphic Tee in True White, $20 at Express

Shoes and Accessories
1. Floral T-strap Sandals in Pink Rose, $30 at GAP
2. Sterling Silver Rose Ring, $40 at Target
3. Pink Satin Double Rose Clutch, $45 at White House|Black Market
4. Fuschia Seude Open Toe Rose T-strap Dress Sandal Heel, $31 at Ami Clubwear

xx Chloe