August Birchbox

"In The Box"

Happy Hump Day!  Hope your all having a lovely day!

I wanted to share my latest Birchbox with you.  If you don't know what Birchbox is yet....you should! 

Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples.  It's only $10 a month!   Best part is that you fill out a personal profile, so you get samples that pertain to your personal needs.  Ok so here's what I got for the month of August.

Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue

I was so excited to get a sample of this!  I have a love/hate relationship with my hair.  I love that it's versatile and I could wear it curly or straight, but its SO DRY!  I currently use Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie.  Do I love it?  Hmmmm, the verdict is still out.  Every time I go to Target I see this Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, but never got around to buying it.   It's pretty pricey too....that doesn't really bother me.  I splurge when it comes to my hair, it's just that I was a little hesitant on buying yet another curly cream that doesn't work that great.  Receiving this as a sample was AWESOME! 

Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur

This smells GREAT!  I already used it twice this week. 

Miss Jessie's Creme Conditioner

I was excited to not only have the curl cream but they also sent me a sample of the conditioner! #score!

Sabon Foot Cream

Smoother feet?  Hell yes!

TALIKA Lipocils Expert

Birchbox says: this french lash serum is the only formula we’ve come across that intensifies our lashes with no pitfalls.

Schick Hydro Silk Razor
I already use this razor, so it was a plus to get another refill!

Well that's all folks!  In my Porky Pig voice of course!

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo
Melissa

Mellow Yellow

Hello fashion lovers!  Hope your all FAB!!!!  I have been slacking on my outfit posts lately..... I know!

I have a small trip coming up in the next 2 weeks (friends wedding) and I'm just trying to get everything finalized.  I was going to share with you my August Birchbox but I forgot it at home :( 

Instead I will share a few pics of what I wore on my latest mall trip with the hubby.  I wasn't going to post these but since I've been slacking....I figured "why not!"

I can wear cardigans ALL the time.  They are perfect for all seasons.  I just love them!  I love them in the fall belted, and their super cute over dresses too!

Cardigan & Belt - Ny & Company

Tank - Forever 21

Shorts - Old Navy

Flats - Kohl's

Necklace & Earrings - Mandee

Sorry for the out of control hair....I didn't flat iron! 

Well I'm off to have lunch!  STARVING!!!!  Enjoy the rest of your day!

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo

Melissa

Sweetgrams

Mani of the week #pastel #pink #mint

New shoes! #ninashoes

Dinner is served!  Hubby and I are major foodies! #yum #tgif

Hello Victoria!  #Glamour

Dinner with my twinsie! #bestie

Breakfast! #freshfruit

Happy Hour is always on the menu!

Insta-timeeeee!

 

Enjoy, happy Monday and follow me on instagram: @melissa_sweetstyles

 

xo xo

Melissa

Shoeternity.com by Bakers Shoes

Shoes for me, and shoes for YOU!

Morning my sweets!  I had theeeeee worst morning....Is it Friday yet?  With the morning I had, there was no time for an ootd.  I do have some news to share, so I'll get right to it.

Don't we all LOVE shoes?  OF COURSE!  Well here's your chance to win a pair of shoes and maybe help me win my own pair.  Have you dolls heard of Bakers?  They have awesome shoes!  If there isn't a Bakers near you, you can always shop online.  They have a website called Shoeternity, which is their style blog.   

How do you win a pair of shoes, you ask? 

Visit Shoeternity and create an account.  Once you create your account, all you have to do is submit a look.   It's that easy!  Once you submit your look you have the chance to win "Look of the day or week." 

Be sure to tell your friends, family, and other bloggers to register and vote for you.  It's a pretty cool style blog where you can make friends, comment other looks, and even gain more votes. 

I would be beyond thankful if you could register and vote for my look:

 Shoeternity // Skinny Cargos & Yellow Wedges. 

Of course if you register and submit your own look, I will return the favor and vote for you!  Just leave a comment and your link on this post, and I promise to love your look.

Good luck to ALL of us!

xo xo

Melissa

Sincerely, Melissa

Floral Blazer & Skirt: Mandee

Belt: Ny & Company

Sneakers: UGG

Happy Wednesday!  Over the hump we go.  Can't wait for the weekend! 

My outfit today was kind of inspired by Julie from Sincerely, Jules.  Her and Delmy from Fashion Bananas are my ultimate favorite bloggers!  I've been obsessed with blogs for a loooong time now, and I have so many I love.  But Jules and Delmy have my fashion heart.  No one does sneakers and anything in your closet better than Julie.  My outfit inspiration isn't from a particular outfit of hers, but I felt julieish as soon as I put the sneaks on.  Here are a few pics of Julie doing what she does best.

I would have loved to wear Converse but the only pair I have are gray, and didn't look that great with this blazer.  I really need to invest in another pair....those pink one's on Julie are HOT!  Of course you can't go wrong with the white classics.  I hope to have made Julie proud!  Thanks for visiting!

Have an awesome day!

xo xo

Melissa

Animal Instinct

Tank: Old Navy

Belt: Ny & Company

Jeans: Vanilla Star (Target)

Wedges: Coconuts via HauteLook

Earrings: Mandees

Bangle: Forever 21

Buenos dias amigos!  I sound like Dora the explorer...LOL!   How are all my fashionistas doing?  Fab I hope!   I finally decided to rock my animal print jeans today.  I have 2 pairs of animal print jeans and I have yet to wear the other pair.  I've had them for a while now, not sure why it took me so long to wear them.  I really do have that problem where I hate waisting an outfit.  I have a few new dresses too and I have yet to blog about them.  #crazygirlproblems! 

I wasn't going to add the belt, but I thought it gave me a good balance between the animal print and black.  And of course a pop of color is never a bad thing.  Hope you like!

Gracias por su visita!

(there's Dora again)

xo xo

Melissa

Short and Sweet

Top: 10 Spot

Shorts: Old Navy

Sandals: Zara

Necklace: Forever 21

Sunnies: Xhilaration (Target)

Happy Saturday dolls!  I had no time to edit these pic's.  Sorry!  Making this short and sweet.  The weather is horrible!  Hot, humid, thunderstorms....just hell!  I can't wear short, shorts to work so I took full advantage that it was Saturday.  The material of these shorts is super light, just what I needed for a hot day like today.  Please don't mind my hair....this humidity is NO BUENO! #curlyhairproblems

Thanks for visiting!

xo xo

Melissa  

Fashion Bombshell of the Day

Happy Friday!  Got some good news yesterday that I wanted to share.  A couple of days ago I submitted a few photos and some brief information about me and my style to www.fashionbombdaily.com and yesterday they featured me as FASHION BOMBSHELL OF THE DAY!

 

 

Fashion Bombshell of the Day Aug, 2 2012 12:15 pm

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Melissa from New Jersey

by Claire

We’re keeping it in the Northeast for today’s Bombshell, Melissa from New Jersey:

 

 

For the most part I've been receiving positive feedback from everyone, and I truly appreciate it.  Of course not all comments are positive, but you have to take the good with the bad.  I think that's how that goes.  I'm the leader of my style and no one can be a better me, than ME!  

I take negative comments with a grain of salt.  If we all had the same style and dressed the same, we'd probably be robots.  The best part about fashion, style, etc. is being able to be YOU!  If your happy with how you look and feel that will show through, no matter what your wearing.

 

Being featured was pretty cool, and I even gained a few new followers.  Thanks Fashion Bomb Daily!

 

Check out the brief article about me & my blog here Fashion Bombshell of the Day .  You can also vote and leave a comment too! :)

 

xo xo

Melissa

 

 

Sweetgrams

Happy almost Friday!

Since getting my Iphone, I've been obsessed with Instagram!  I know lots of bloggers share their Instagram pic's, so I've decided to jump on the bandwagon.  Hope you like my "sweetgrams!"

INSTAGRAM FUN!

@melissa_sweetstyles

My sweet friend Lucy.  This was our last liquid lunch date.  She's moving to California :(   #missing her already! 

California will be much brighter with her there!  Wishing you all the best, ALWAYS<3

Pow! 

New sunnies!

Neon fun!

Hello Margarita! #happyhour

Toms kind of Sunday

 Mike's!

Leopard and stripes

My guy<3 #hubbylove

Mani of the week #neon

Just me

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xo xo

Melissa

Leopard Mix

Sweater: Forever 21

Shorts: Old Navy

Loafers: Kohl's

Necklace: H & M

Sunnies: Ny & Company

Happy Hump Day loves! 

I woke up this morning to pouring rain and thought "who cares what I wear today!"  This is one of those outfits that just came together.  I've had this sweater from Forever 21 for literally....ever!  It's one of those things I always go for in my closet.  I usually don't belt it because it has a cool swing to it, but I thought "why not."  I actually like it belted....gives the illusion of peplum.  Can you believe I've gone this entire time without wearing anything peplum!  I need to get on that!  I did buy a peplum dress from Zara for a friends wedding at the end of this month, but I don't have anything else.  Hmmmmmm....I might have to hit up the mall this weekend.  Oh and If your wondering if I do the sock bun,  I don't!  I have sooooooo much hair that my bun is just this freakin big.  #bighairdon'tcare!

Hope you like my casual outfit.  Thanks for visiting!

Happy humping!

xo xo

Melissa

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