Hi Rosies Crew,

My little action video of me capturing a honeybee swarm last week, features me wearing my Rosies coveralls-make no mistake that I’m trusting my Rosies. Whether it’s a mere 10,000 honeybees or when I’m in the apiary working with about 480,000 of them! I have plans to modify the wrist opening. I’m going to take out a few stitches in the side of the cuff, so that I can put some elastic through it, and then sew it back up. I need to make sure that the little darling honeybees can’t crawl up my sleeves!

Best wishes,

Valarie Wilson

Beekeeper and “Rosie” Valarie Wilson is the winner of the “Rosies in Action Video Challenge”. As her prize, she selected a Rosies coverall in ‘blue denim’ with coordinating bandanna and a Rosies t-shirt. Check out the winning video below, to see Valarie capture a honeybee wearing her Rosies coveralls for protection.

My name is Myraline Morris Whitaker. My day job is running a hospitality industry-consulting firm, so I need to dress up in business attire most days to meet with clients. My passion however is the Sister Soldier Project, which I founded for sending care packages to US Military female soldiers deployed throughout the Middle East theatre. Many of these women have special hair care needs for products to help them deal with the intense heat and dryness in the region. These products cannot be obtained through normal military channels. It is especially important for them to maintain pride in their appearance representing our country these days to other peoples of the world. The Project has already shipped goods to over 2000 Sister Soldiers during the past two years. Products which have been shared with many, many hundreds more female soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and the Ships at Sea. Our main distribution vehicle is Packing Parties hosted by various women‚ organizations and clubs around the country. My favorite packing party attire is of course my Rosie Overalls. It is perfect for all the physical effort of packing and then shipping all these boxes. The Project even has its own website sistersoldierproject.com Check it out!

With the Fall and Winter months upon us, it’s time to make sure you have all of the essentials for keeping warm. According to doedeereblogazine.com, here is a list of the “must-haves”:

• Long underwear

The difference it makes is pretty unbelievable. Silk or thin cashmere are excellent at keeping your body warm, with minimal thickness added to your outfit. I recommend getting a set that more or less matches your skin tone.

• Hat & gloves

Did you know that we lose the most heat from the top of our head? Keeping your brain warm is so critical that your body will sacrifice any other body part before it will let the brain get cold! Feet and hands come in second. Covering those 3 areas will keep you extra-warm. I like to wear knit hats with an extra layer of soft fleece inside, plus, it’s so easy to find a matching hat & gloves set!

Tip: if you are prone to losing your gloves, sew on a piece of elastic to each glove and thread them through the sleeves. You’ll never lose your gloves again!

** See Rosies workwear gloves for women to keep your hands warm and dry when working outdoors.

• Warm coat

Finding a warm coat you like is super-important. I have two winter coats ‚ a long, simple one (when I need to look presentable) and a faux fur coat with a hood for when it’s really cold. I got the fur coat at a thriftstore; it only cost me $50 and it’s the warmest coat I‚’ve ever had! And it happens to be cute too, so I always look forward to wearing it!

• Tall boots

Winter boots are different because they are made out of thicker material and have fatter soles. A little bit of platform never hurt anyone, but I don’t recommend super-high heels, you might slip on ice. A comfortable 3• heel is a good choice. Also, buy your winter boots a size larger, so you can wear them with thicker socks!

** If working outdoors, check out Bogs Boots on rosiesworkwear.com

• Long sleeves

Long sleeves on anything are your best friend during the winter months! Long-sleeve dresses are awesome, because they are feminine and can be worn with the silk underwear. Cute sweaters & cardigans will give you that relaxed, cozy feel. Lovely!

• Knit tights

Last but not least, knit tights are a-must if you want to wear skirts in the winter. And since they’re opaque, you can wear them with your long underwear (see how everything comes back to it??). Paired with tall boots, they’ll keep you warm.

And of course, Rosies coveralls to keep you warm and dry. Rosies wants to know… what colors do you prefer for winter apparel? Bright colors so they are visible during the dark winter months, or more neutral colors? Let us know your favorite colors!