Trained opera singer Rosa Creech recently moved to Greenville from Greensboro.

A soprano, she earned a degree in vocal performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a private voice instructor for The Music Academy of Eastern Carolina. She also is a server at Christinnne’s Grille and Chophouse in The Hilton Greenville.

“Singing is my passion,” she says. “It means everything to me when I am able to introduce someone to opera and they appreciate everything that it is as an art form.”

She’s also a pageant winner, earning the title of North Carolina’s Rhododendron Queen 2011. “This pageant has been going on for 65 years and is a great tradition in the western part of the state. Besides the generous prize money, I had the privilege of traveling the entire state for a year doing appearances, performing at events and riding in more parades than I can count!”

Shoes are her guilty pleasure. “I have over 150 pairs of high heels alone,” she says. “It’s hard to stop!”

She’s always wanted to sky dive, wishes she could dance (“I’m terrible,” she says), and is a night owl. “I will always be on time if I have to get up early, but I would much rather sleep in,” she says.

“My fiancé, David Marsh, is a dental student at the brand new East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine,” she says. “We will be getting married in April and we’re both very excited!”

— Jane Hudson

Style file

My personal style of dressing is:

“Classic. I love items that will never go out of style like sling-backs, pearls and peacoats.”

My style icon:

Audrey Hepburn

Favorite color and why:

“Red. You can’t help but notice a woman in a red dress!”

Fashion/style motto:

“Good grace will always be in style, and snobbery is the most unflattering crime of fashion.”

Favorite stores/shopping websites:

“I love Express for their clothes … and anywhere that has pretty high heels!”

Favorite lipstick:

Dior’s “Brun Samarcande”

Everyday accessories:

“Earrings. I almost always wear a pair, even if they are just studs.”

Signature scent:

Vanilla for fall and winter; honeysuckle for spring and summer.

Flats or heels?

“Almost ALWAYS heels.”

I’m never fully dressed 
without my:

“Engagement ring”

Key pieces in my wardrobe:

“A few favorite LBDs and several different cardigans. Even if the dress or outfit you love is too strappy for all occasions, the right cardigan and accessories can always make it ladylike.”

Best splurge item ever:

“My black suede over-the-knee boots by Sam Edelman.”

Beauty product I can’t live without:

“Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream. I use it all over three times a week and twice a week to exfoliate my face.”

Dress or jeans?

“I love wearing dresses, but it is also fun to dress jeans up with heels and jewelry.”

Dream pieces on my fashion wish list:

“A pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. 
One day I will have some!”

Favorite thing I ever wore:

“My teal chiffon Sherri Hill evening gown. I wore this gown when I competed in pageants and it is so beautiful. I absolutely loved being on stage in it!”