26 Monday Oct 2015
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accessories, anthropologie, DSW, fall, fashion, feel good fashion, Lulus, ootn, styling, stylist, Vegan Leather, What I Wore, whatiwore
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Once upon a time I wrote a post discussing how a A Little Trend Goes A Long Way, and although I …
11 Thursday Jun 2015
Posted in Accessories, Must haves, Night out, Spring Wear, styling, Summer Wear, Travel, What I wore
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accessories, anthropologie, fashion, feel good fashion, Madewell, ootn, Sole Society, Spring, Spring Wear, styling, stylist, Travel, whatiwore
One of our favorite things to do with friends San Diego is reserve a private room at a karaoke bar, order a few drinks, and let our hearts sing! So we decided that that was exactly what we were going to do while back visiting. We’re going to head to one of our favorite noodle bars beforehand so I need an outfit that will work for both scenarios and keep me comfortable-you can get really warm in those karaoke rooms!
Now that I’ve decided on what to wear, what to eat and sing?!
Much love,
Mel
Tank-Anthropologie/Jeans-Madewell/Shoes-Sole Society (old, pair I like here)/Clutch-Target (old, similar here)
11 Wednesday Mar 2015
Posted in Changing Seasons, Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, Shoes, Spring Wear, styling, Taking chances, What I wore
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accessories, Banana Republic, Black coated jeans, color, date night, fashion, feel good fashion, heels, Must haves, Nordstrom, ootn, Shoe Dazzle, Spring Wear, styling, stylist, whatiwore
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I’m not normally the sparkle kind of gal. Not that I don’t love it, but one of my closest girlfriends …
05 Thursday Feb 2015
Posted in Holiday Wear, Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, styling, Winter Wear
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accessories, anthropologie, Black coated jeans, boots, cardigan, coated jeans, date night, DSW, Nordstrom, ootn, valentines, wide-calf boots, winter
I know that Valentine’s is normally a night where many couples love to dress up and go out. My husband and I love to do that as well-just not on Valentine’s Day. We’ve played the games of prix-fix menu’s and overcrowded restaurants and we realized that it’s just not worth it. Especially since both of us love to cook. So instead we’ve made our Valentine’s Day all about decadent meals at home, and have saved our going out occasions for other times.
This year we have planned a 5 course dinner and have invited some friends over for a game night, which means that I want to wear something comfy (to allow for 5 courses and playing card games) but also stylish. So Valentine’s Day you can find me in shades of black, cream, and red. Since we will be indoors, I’ll probably wear my heeled booties, in lieu of the black knee high boots but this outfit either way will be perfect for our decadent night indoors. Game on!
Much love,
Mel
Sweater-Village Designs Elmwood (local boutique)/Tunic-Anthropologie (old, one I like here)/Jeans-Nordstrom/Boots-DSW (old, similar here)
02 Monday Feb 2015
Posted in Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, styling, What I wore, Winter Wear
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accessories, anthropologie, black and white, booties, clutch, clutches, color, date night, feel good fashion, forever21, Lulus, Old Navy, OOTD, ootn, whatiwore, winter, winterstyle
When life hands you lemons, you and your hubs go out to eat and drink.
Saturday was a rough day for our little family. We had to say goodbye to the second of our two cats. In a span of a little less than 5 weeks, our little family of four has now been brought down to two. My husband and I are just heartbroken. So after spending the day crying, we decided that perhaps it may do us good to get out-just to not be surrounded for a minute by the ghosts of our two beloved cats.
So please forgive my less than estatic face, although dressing up did make me feel a little bit better. And it was quite windy-hence my coat being blown off my shoulders.
As always, thanks for reading.
Much love,
Mel
Coat-Old Navy (old)/Sweater-Anthropologie (old, one I’m loving here)/Skirt-Anthropologie/Booties-Lulus/Clutch-Forever21 (old, similar here)/Ring-Old Navy (old, one I like here)
22 Thursday Jan 2015
Posted in Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, Shoes, styling, Taking chances, What I wore, Winter Wear
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accessories, bauble bar, Black coated jeans, blouse, booties, coated jeans, color, date night, feel good fashion, H&M, Lulus, michael kors, Moto Jacket, Nordstrom, OOTD, ootn, piperlime, Sosie, whatiwore, winter, WIW
Yesterday was the hubs’s birthday so he decided that he wanted to venture out of our normal zone and try a new tap room in the surrounding suburbs for his celebration. I think we were both a little worried that it would be a hard day for him, not being around the friends and family he’s used to for his birthday, but our friends here-both old and new, met up with us and it was a great night, filled with laughs and good conversations.
I’m still having an adjustment period for going out in Buffalo. My first instinct is always heels or flats, for more casual outings. However, it’s too cold and too much ice on the ground to get away with either. So I’ve really upped my bootie game this season and am playing around with my outfits. This is my outfit from last night-in all honesty I should have been wearing a sweater instead of a blouse, but I haven’t worn this blouse enough since I got it so I decided to brave the elements. Of course I had a coat on top of this but that 21 degrees was not playing around. It worked out and my husband and I both were happy with the result, and that’s all that matters.
Happy Thursday!
Much love,
Mel
Jacket-H&M (old, similar here)/Blouse-Sosie (old, similar here)/Jeans-Nordstrom (previously linked here)/Booties-Lulus/Purse-Piperlime (preoviously linked here)/Necklace-San Diego Boutique, not available online/Watch-Michael Kors/Bracelet-Baublebar (old, similar here)
12 Monday Jan 2015
Posted in Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, Shoes, styling, Taking chances, What I wore, Winter Wear
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accessories, Banana Republic, Black coated jeans, booties, cashmere, coated jeans, comfort, date night, feel good fashion, H&M, Lulus, Nordstrom, ootn, Topshop, vintage, whatiwore, winter, WIW
Although I do love to dress up for nights out, there are times were I just feel like being more comfortable but still look like I’m ready to go out. This outfit is a great example of how I manage to do both! A beautiful, warm cashmere sweater with black jeans and booties keep me comfortable but stylish. I then add in fun accessories-like this necklace and perhaps a mini quilted bag, and a great outerwear topper.
This coat was actually my mom’s so it holds a lot of sentiment for me, but it’s also luxe with the fabric and the button details. I found it to be a perfect topper for my outfit.
Dressed up comfort. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Happy Monday!
Much love,
Mel
Coat-Vintage, similar style here/ Sweater-H&M (on SALE!)/Top-Banana/Jeans-Nordstrom/Booties-Lulus
11 Thursday Sep 2014
Posted in Changing Seasons, Must haves, Night out, Seasonal Picks, Shoes, styling, Taking chances, What I wore
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accessories, anthropologie, Banana Republic, bauble bar, clutch, fall, fall fashion, fashion, faux leather skirts, feel good fashion, necklaces, Nordstrom, ootn, piperlime, Piperlime Collection, Sam Edelman, tweed metallic, What I Wore, WIW
Do you have any items in your closet that just make you happy when you put them on? That’s how I feel about this skirt. It’s part of the new Piperlime Collection and just puts a smile on my face when I wear it. Especially with my Sam Edelman heels. I felt so sophisticated and stylish and it was only appropriate that I wear it for my weekly date night with the hubs. There is something about navy and burgundy-the richness of both colors, that just makes it an easy yet chic pairing. Add in my metallic tweed sweater and gold accessories and that’s all she wrote. A lovely outfit for a lovely evening.
If you haven’t checked out the collection at Piperlime yet, you should do so!
Much love,
Mel
Top-Banana Republic (ON SALE!)/Skirt-Piperlime/Heels-Nordstrom/Tassel Necklace-BaubleBar (no longer available, similar here)/Bracelets-Banana Republic and Anthropologie (no longer available at either)
Haute Mel 