Caramel Neutrals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Booties || Crossbody || Bodysuit || Necklace || Similar Cardigan || Denim

 

 

Holding onto Fall as long as I can! Hope you are all having a fabulous week! I am looking forward to Christmas but trying to remember to slow down and enjoy the days.  It is so easy to get caught up in the go go go of the season!  Thank god for online shopping or I would have nothing done and definitely would not be taking in the days! Shop this gorgeous vegan leather cross body at Urban Expressions use promo code UE25GQ5J8. Also, this New York & Company necklace is on sale....as well as everything else at New York  & Co. They are having a 50% sale! You're welcome!

 

Styling tip: Caramel and natural neutrals work not only with dark colors and dark denims, like the outfit I have on above but they also look amazing with light colors like whites and creams and a light washed denim. Versatility is everything!

 

Happy shopping!

 

xx,

Melody

 

Home Progress-Outside

Many of you have been asking for updates on our home...so here you are, well at least an update on the outside. We thank you for the support and thank you for your patience with my blogging as we tackle this HUGE endeavor!  

These before photos really make me question what the ##^$* we were thinking!!! When we first bought our home back in April, spring had not yet, sprung! Little did we know the amount of foliage Spring and Summer would bring. We were working hard on demoing the inside of our home, and we were feeling accomplished. We were finally finishing the demoing inside of our home (which also ended up taking on a life of it's own), and we were ready to move forward.  To our disappointment, the progress we had made on the inside, was only greeter by an overwhelming amount of discouragement by the appearance of the outside of our home. The foliage was so bad and critters like mice and snakes were trying to use our yard has their home. Just mowing, clearly, was no longer going to cut it!  

So, we scheduled one day with about 8 of our family members and tackled that yard! There was no way we could continue to show up to do work there and be greeted by that mess, it was so disheartening. The day our families united to take on this yard will forever be a day I remember. We had about six chainsaws on hand and the guys were ready to take trees and brushes out!  It was so crazy!  I took sooo many before and after pictures, that day. Once we started no one wanted to leave until it was done! It was instant gratification at it's finest and everyone was loving it.

While, this whole foliage obstacle was being tackled there was no resting in the evenings. We were diligently working on all the details, which in turn brought more excitement.  We FINALLY finalizing floorplans, and the color of the siding of our home.

Shortly after that, we were watching, Osborn Renovations, work day in and day out at our house...that was actually starting to resemble a home! They were installing new siding, new windows, new doors and, new framework for our floorplan! We felt completely grateful to have these resources to help us, with these next steps. We still have a very long way to go...and a lot more work to do- but like I said every step feels like a big step! 

Thanks again for your support and encouragement- keep an eye out for inside updates!

Love always your, blogging fixer upper.

xx,

Melody

For the Love of Fashion

 

 

 

 

 

 

|| Skirt: Gucci || Crop Top: Urban Outfitters || Bag: Kate Spade || Heels: Grey: Peep Toe ||

 

Crop tops and minis, channeling my inner "Clueless." I adore this crisp, polished look. These Sam & Libby heels are from Target and are one of my most comfortable pairs of heels!  They are perfect for a busy work day when you are on your feet, oh and are under $40!! #TargetNeverFails This Gucci skirt (that goes with everything) and Kate Spade tote are great steals from Israelle's Upscale Consignment!!! The Kate Spade tote is sold out but there is a fabulous black Tory Burch tote still available! I can't get enough of Israelle's Upscale Consignment! You can consign your own items and shop all at the same place, so simple and easy! Why wouldn't we share our love for fashion by consigning!? P.s. The customer service is excellent, very professional and prompt (always a plus)!

 

 Be sure to type "BRANDOM" when you are checking out so the lovely Israelle knows where you heard it first!

 

Cheers to consigning for the love of fashion and having the best at the best price!

xx,

Melody

 

Photo Cred: but of course, Rachel Gross Photography

 

 

why black is the perfect holiday neutral

 

 

|| Leggings || Booties || Fur Vest || Lace Blouse || Rebecca Minkoff Bag: S/O : Similar ||

I'm a sucker for all black everything...with a pop. My mom is constantly telling me there are different color scales beside the gray scale.  I'm rarely interested in them haha... Reasons black is the best flipping neutral?  Well the possibilities are endless, let's just start there.

If your holidays are anything like mine, you are on the go for most of it.  Whether it's a family or friends' extravaganza you are going or you are there. So what do I turn to? But of course, black.

 

When you are wearing black, you'll never hear yourself saying, "does this match?"  Whatever the skin tone, black has your back and will compliment you, beautifully. The layering is endless, you can go wild with accessories and as for texture-anything. Try it all...these possibilities all play into creating that pop, I was talking about. All seasons- black is a yes.

Last but certainly, not least...the question, "does it ever go out of style?" Nope! If you need more of a reason than that alone, you can't sit with us. Well, okay maybe you can, but just because it is the holidays! But, seriously, remember...black is your friend and won't let you down!  Best of luck finding that chic holiday outfit you have been in search for!

Happy Holidays, darlings! I hope it is filled with lots of love and laughter!

xx,

Melody

 

Photos by Rachel

Fashionably Late

|| Blazer || Similar Loft Jeans || Leopard Kicks || Bangles 1 & 2 || Tank ||

If you can't beat the heat, mine as well embrace it, right?? Here's to Winter being fashionably late!!!

This shoot was such a blast!! It reminded me of how much I truly enjoy doing this blog. I love sharing inspiration with you all.  What's on the inside counts more than anything and style is a way to express a little bit about ourselves. Life can be so stressful and weigh us down if we aren't careful.  It's so important to keep things lighthearted and remember to embrace life as much as possible.  Hope this fun post brought a smile to your Monday...there are some serious candids in here! haha 

Photos by Rachel

xx,

Melody