Melissa's Sweet Style: July 2013

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

My Fashion Soul



How are my sweets doing? 
Hope your all having a wonderful hump day!  Black for summer?  Why not!  I got these jeggings at Mandee and I LOVE them!  I didn't think I would love these as much as I do, but they are so comfy.  Already planning how I'll wear them in the fall.  Zara is having their super sale and I got this tee for like $8 bucks....SCORE!  I LOVE me some Zara!    I'm not a fan of black in the summer.  Maybe for evening but for day I like to keep it bright!  The weather has been pretty perfect and not too hot so I thought, why not?

No rules right????? 









Sunnies: Franco Sarto
All Jewelry: Tiffany & Co.
Soul Tee: Zara
Jeggings: Mandee (Swore I'd never wear jeggings....but I LOVE these!)
Sandals: Prabal Gurung


Peace out!

xo xo
Melissa


Monday, July 29, 2013

Ditch your mini! GO MAXI!



Heyyyyyyyy!  What's up my sweets!  I missed you!  Hope your all enjoying your summer! 
Mine has been super chill!  Hubby and I are taking a few days off in August, soooooo looking forward to that!  We are on a tight budget this year so no vaca, but we still need a few days to unwind. 

Who doesn't love a good maxi in the summer!  I have a few and actually they are all kind of dressy.  I'm on the hunt for a casual everyday maxi.  I went to Forever 21 and couldn't find any I liked.  I ordered this via Hautelook and it's so soft, and I love the print!  So go ahead and ditch your mini! 









Channeling my inner goddess.... ;)

Dress: Hautelook
Sandals: Prabal Gurung

FYI - don't let these silly poses fool you!  I hate taking blog pics, and my hubby knows it so he makes me do silly things!  Gotta love him! 

Have a fab day!

xo xo
Melissa

Monday, July 15, 2013

Neon Leopard Espadrilles









Sunnies: Ny & Company
Necklace: Forever 21 or Mandee (Not sure)
Bracelets: Purple Paparazzi
Belt & Shorts: Old Navy
Flats: c/o Not Rated



Hey there loves!  Hope you all had an awesome, amazing, and adventurous weekend! 
The lovely Amanda from Not Rated Footwear sent me these adorable leopard neon flats!  How cute are they!  I actually wanted to wear them with my white skinny jeans but it's been wayyyyyyy to hot!  I wore them yesterday to run errands and they were so comfy!  I LOVE the pop of color!  They are the perfect summer espadrille!  

Happy Monday peeps!

xo xo
Melissa
  

Friday, July 12, 2013

Sweet Grams




TGIF!!!  Woopwoop!  I love weekends! 
I wanted to make it a jersey shore weekend, but the weather is going to be kinda crappy.  I know, I said I was going to have my summer essentials post up soon, but I just haven't had the time.  Hopefully next week!  Instead her are some of my most recent Instagram pics! 

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Mani of the week!  Essie's "madison ave-hue"
and my new pretty bracelets from Purple Paparazzi Jewelry

What I wore on The Fourth of July! #happybirthdayamerica
Tee: Gap
Shorts: Lauren Conrad
Flats: Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's
Handbag: Calvin Klein

New cell case for summer!

Last week's mani! Sinful Shine with Gel Tech "My Kryptonite"

 Yup!  I changed my nails twice in one week! #whythehellnot
Essie's "big spender"

Amanda from Not Rated sent me these super cute flats!  I can't wait to style them! 

Night stroll with my honey for some DQ ice cream! #summernightsaresofun! 

Summer hair!  #imissmydarkhair #idontknowwhy

 Beach bunny! #ILOVETHEJERSEYSHORE!
Swimsuit: Beyonce for H&M
Sunnies: XSRE
Hat: Target

Selfie!
Chambray top: Kohl's
Belt: Old Navy
Skirt: Drew (thrifted)


Well peeps, that's all for now!  Hope you all have a fantabulous weekend!

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo
Melissa





Monday, July 8, 2013

Heat Wave


Monday.....you SUCK!
After a nice long weekend here we are back on the grind!  Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and long weekend!  What do you wear when it's been 90 degrees and humid for over a week now?  NOTHING!  No really.....it's been so f'n HOT!  When it's this hot out, I LOVE a good cotton summer dress!  Not too fussy but still cute!







Dress: Xhiliration (Target)
Clutch: Loop
Sandals: H & M
Sunnies: XSRE


Too much jewelry is no bueno on hot days, I kept it simple with my diamond necklace and a few bracelets.  As you can see, I lightened my hair for summer.  I like it, but I haven't been this light in soooo long!  It's definitely going to take some getting usto!

How are you fashionistas staying cool? 

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo
Melissa

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Just add BLING!



Happy hump day sweets! 

I can't believe tomorrow is the 4th of July!  Pretty soon it will be Christmas....UGH!  I work on Friday, so I don't have major plans for tomorrow but I'm sure fireworks are in the plans.  Over the weekend right before I went to take pics, it down poured!  Of course the rain aggravated me as well as my hubby screaming.  I can't take the pic that way, oh wait...I'm getting wet.  I'm getting the camera wet!  Hay dios mio!  #bloggerlife.  I could have killed him!  With that said......I only have 1 picture to share with you.

Viola......

White button up: Zara
Belt: Gifted
Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's)
Glitter flats: Zara
Necklace: Charming Charlie


I didn't kill him, if your all wondering....lol!  I'm just happy to have at least one pic to share with you all.  This white button up is so light weight, as you can see it's very sheer.  Wish I had a closer pic.....grrrrrr!

Anyway, this button up is perfect for summer!  It has to be one of my favorite staple pieces in my closet.  A white button up is definitely a must in everyone's closet.  It's perfect alone or even layered with a blazer, vest, moto jacket or anything really.  I of course being the diva that I am, paired my top with rhinestone accessories.  Obvi!  :)


Have a fun 4th (HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!) 

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo
Melissa





Monday, July 1, 2013

NEON Summer


Hey dolls!  How was your weekend?  Hope it was fab! 
I went to the NJ Latina Bloggers Meet & Greet on Saturday.  It was so nice to meet these lovely ladies!  You can't beat an afternoon of fashion talk, cupcakes, and good company!








True Love Bracelet: BCBGeneration
Watch: Anne Klein
Handbag: Birthday gift
Bracelet Set: Target (Birthday gift)
Flower Bracelet: Mayanin by Delmy Rivera

Top: Old Navy
Jeans: Lauren Conrad
Wedges: Apt 9 (Kohl's)
Necklace: Mandee
Sunnies: Ny & Company

NJ Latina Bloggers Meet & Greet


Cutie patootie Cheri!

So happy to see my blogger bestie!  This is the 3rd time I get to hang with Lee, and she's so fun!  It was sooo good seeing her!

In LOVE with my new bag!  My cousin Dana gave it to me as a birthday gift.  Loves it!

Bag swag!

Lee and Alicia!  Alicia is the founder of the NJ Latina Bloggers, she did an amazing job!


Alicia, Vanessa, Lee, Cherina, Yesenia, Julisa, Me & Paola

Alicia did an awesome job!  We got gift bags full of goodies!  I had a wonderful day!
I linked all these ladies blogs so make sure you check them out!

Yay for a short week!

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo
Melissa