Cozy Chic

|| Sweater || Scarf || Distressed Denim || Suede Booties || Bag || 

Baby it's cold outside!!! Winter has arrived and that means time to bundle up! I love these Forever 21 knits together, they look so cozy.  I was really impressed with Forever 21's knits this season and still anticipate buying more. I went for a complete neutral look here. This outfit has so many textures going on...the different knits, the distressed denim, the leather bag and the suede booties and it all is pulled together by the various neutral tones. It's classic yet trendy and works for any casual occasion. 

I can't tell you the last time I bought American Eagle jeans but let me just say I was not disappointed! I was on the hunt for some distressed denim jeans but was not looking to break the bank, well American Eagle delivered. I was so happy with the fit and look of their various styles, I ended up buying two pairs. 

As for the Urban Expressions bag and Dolce Vita booties, they were both Marshall's #fabfounds! My link to the booties takes you to an almost identical pair sold on Dolce Vita's site and the link to the Urban Expression's bag is to the exact same bag!  P.S. the booties are on sale and now the same price I got them for at Marshall's! 

Hope you have just as much fun shopping this look as I did!

xx,
Melody

Photos by Rachel

Pop. Fizz. Clink.

 

 

 

Skirt || Booties || Graphic Tee || Jacket S/O: Similar || Earrings || Bangle ||

 

Pop. Fizz. Clink.

 

All I have for you today is CHEERS!!!!!

Learn from the past, look forward to the future and live in the present.

 

Love to you all!!

Happy New Year!

 

xx,

Melody

 

Photos by Rachel

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