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fashion friday: its my birthday!

Melissa 5 Comments

Well, its OBVIOUSLY been a rough week over here, what with the hurricane and the hospitalization and all… so I’m not super focused on fashion right now, even if I do have a fashion blog.

But I am not, however, dead. And next week IS my birthday. So here are a few suggestions, in case you feel compelled to get me a present.

1. The Rachel Bellbottom by 7 for All Mankind. SO perfect and totally on-trend for fall!

7 For All Mankind The Rachel Bellbottom

2. A sweater coat –  I LOVE this one by Lilly Pulitzer.

shere sweater coat by lilly pulitzer

3. A sweater cape. ‘Nuff said.

RD Style Sweater Cape

4. Poppy by Coach.

coach poppy eau de parfum spray

5. I need these to match my necklace.

silver fringe hoops by stella and dot

6. And, of course, you can never go wrong with a great purse!!

burberry check print top zip tote

 


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fashion friday: plum for fall

Melissa 6 Comments

I love fall fashion. If you follow my fashion blog, All Things Chic, you’d notice I am crazy posting over there on my favorite fall finds! One of my favorite colors this fall? Plum.

I mean look:
dress, shoes

cardigan

sweater

wool trenchcoat

dress

Lovely. What is your favorite color for fall?

 


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what i wore this week

Melissa 4 Comments

We had a super busy week, with a trip up to NYC and a couple blogging events, so I have a What I Wore this week again! Woo-hoo!
I spent Wednesday shooting a segment for MSN.com with Julie. So fun!!!
We were supposed to be talking about jeans, so of course I wore jeans! I went to my go-to 7 For All Mankind flares with a colorful top to be on camera.
top: old top from Loft {similar here} {and here}
bottom: dojo trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy them here}
shoes: peep-toe clogs from Target {buy them here}
{or splurge on a designer option}
purse: from the coach outlet, so i can’t find it anywhere

Friday, we were hiking all around New York city, so I was looking for something comfy and casual. I went with flares and a tee, dressed up a bit with a scarf and a great crossbody bag. Here are me and my girls in Times Square!

top: Loft {buy it here}
jeans: Target {old} {find similar here} {and here}
scarf: {similar here}
purse {buy it here} {similar here}
shoes {buy similar here}

Saturday, we attended Style School in NYC! SO fun! I wanted to look nice, but still be comfy on the train ride home. I found this little number in the Theory outlet a few weeks ago. It was originally $150 and I got it for $27! SCORE!

dress: {buy it here}
belt: target {buy similar here}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}

Tuesday, we were running around doing back to school shopping, so I went for comfy casual – and pulled out the white jeans!

top: Loft {buy it here}
jeans: boot cut jeans by loft {buy it here}
shoes: flower sandal from target {buy it here}

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fashion friday: back to school with 77kids

Melissa 4 Comments

77 Kids is one of our favorite stores.  We went there on Wednesday to do a bit of shopping and pick out some outfits for our trip to New York City this Saturday.

It was tough. Because we found so much stuff we loved! How to pick!?!

Here are our favorite outfits:
Gracie is wearing this darling Tulle Gypsy Skirt (She loved this skirt! So flowy and twirly!) which she paired with the shirred elbow t and the fringy printed t scarf. She really liked this outfit (As did I. I mean, that SKIRT!). As soon as we walked into the store, Ellie walked straight up to this striped wrap cardi. SO cute. We put it with a black tank and skinny jeans.

Then Gracie saw this safari print cardi sweater:

But what they decided to wear to the #StyleSchool event on Saturday was this:
Ellie is rocking the jewel studded raglan t and knit beanie (sold out).  She also picked out the super flare jeans to wear with it (she’s not wearing them here, though). Gracie is adorable in the ruffle sleeve day dress and chunky knit shrug.

HOW cute are they? Maybe they need a fashion blog like their mama! We also picked up another outfit for Gracie – she fell in love with this wild print tunic tank and a lace-inset sweater wrap (sold out). She thinks it will be perfect for school! (And I agree!)

I am a huge fan of 77Kids. Their clothes are cool, age-appropriate, affordable and such high quality. None of our 77Kids clothes have holes or rips – they really hold up… even with my crazy three-year old boy!!  Be sure to check out their fall line for back to school!

disclosure: this fashion friday post was sponsored by 77kids – we were provided with a 77kids gift card to shop with for the event. as always, all opinions are mine (and ellie and gracie’s).


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fall trends: bold gold

Melissa 13 Comments

Another hot trend for fall is GOLD! I own so little gold jewelry – I’m determined to add more to my jewelry stash! I mean, its my duty to my fashion blog, right? To buy jewelry?? (Go with it.) Lets find some gorgeous gold pieces to add to our fall wardrobes…

One piece that I’ve been drooling over is the Chantilly Lace Chandelier Earrings in the new fall Stella & Dot Collection. How gorgeous are these?

gorgeous. delicate, but bold.

And the matching cuff is TO DIE FOR! I saw one just like this by Aurelie Bidermann for over $1300.
I’m more drawn to a chunky gold bracelet – kind of like this one.
I bought these earrings recently and I’ve worn them constantly.
This Lace Paillettes Neckalce by Anthropologie is so sweet – and under $40!
Oh my. My my my. I love the Shepherd Moon Necklace!!

How about you? Are you into gold this season?


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fashion friday: back to school with crocs

Melissa 2 Comments

So… its August already. And here in the Girlymama house, we’re looking at Back to School items already. My inbox is full of Back to School pitches for my fashion blog.

[insert deep sigh]

I’m about half excited to get a little time to myself during the day and half bummed that the summer has flown by so darn quickly. When we get back from our trip to New England, our top priority will be making a dent in back to school shopping. Top of the list? Shoes. For all three kiddos. Because my kids’ super power is rapidly growing feet that never seem to stay in shoes longer than a month.

For Ellie, my oldest, I’ll buy sneakers. She is not a girly girl at all and prefers sneakers to dress shoes. So for her, these Argyle Cover Sneaks are so perfect!

Hover Sneak Argyle Girls - $39.99

Now, my super girly Gracie will FLIP for these Keely flats! They’ll be perfect with her daily uniform of frilly skirts and ruffled shirts! She can wear them all fall then when it gets chilly, she can add tights or knee socks!

Keeley Comfortable Girls Flats $24.99

My Colin loves his classic Crocs and wears them all the time. But for school, he really needs more of a sneaker. But I would so miss the convenience of him being able to put on his own shoes… So these Hover Slip-On Sneakers are perfect for him!

Hover Slip-On Sneaker $39.99

Although, I think the Dawson Sneaker is super, super adorable and maybe he needs these instead!!

Dawson Sneaker $44.99

Are you going Back to School with Crocs??

Thank you to Crocs for sponsoring this blog post. Please to learn more about Crocs’ new Back to School line. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own.


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what i wore this week

Melissa 6 Comments

Its amazing – with my kids gone, I suddenly have a full schedule of meetings and lunches and dates and excuses to wear something other than yoga pants and a tank top. So, we have a What I Wore Wednesday again!

First up, I wore this really cute ruffled top with my jeggings and jeweled sandals (from Old Navy last year) out to meet a friend for lunch. I picked up this top on sale at Loft a week or two ago and hadn’t worn it yet – I love the soft blue color that perfectly matches my fav earrings.

top: extended shoulder ruffle tee by loft {buy it here}
pant: last year loft denim jeggings {buy similar here} {similar style here for just $20}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}
earrings: rivera coin earring by stella and dot {buy it here}

Next we have a lovely gray top I picked up at Loft last year for like $3 on clearance that I paired with skinny jeans and wedges for a quick date night. I’ve been wearing my hair wavy lately, I think I like it.


top: gathered tee from Loft, last year {similar here} {and here}
bottom: skinny jeans from Loft {similar here}
shoes: wedge sandals from Target, last year {similar here} {and here}
earrings: rio coin drop earrings by stella and dot {buy it here}
necklace: locket by stella and dot {buy it here}

Next, I wore this outfit to go shopping and meet a friend for lunch. I love this shirt – I bought this about three years ago on clearance and it has been a staple in my wardrobe ever since. And it matched my purse perfectly 🙂
top: old top from Loft {similar here} {and here}
bottom: dojo trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy them here}
shoes: peep-toe clogs from Target {buy them here}
{or splurge on a designer option}
purse: from the coach outlet, so i can’t find it anywhere

Then, Tuesday I went to an event at Neimen Marcus to preview the new Rachel Zoe collection (Verdict? YUM!) so I wanted to look put together and trendy. I spotted this gorgeous top at the Loft Outlet on Monday. It was hidden in the back, on sale for only $19. I wore it with jeggings and I got LOADS of compliments on it!
top: flowy flower tunic by loft {buy similar here}
pant: last year loft denim jeggings {buy similar here} {similar style here for just $20}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}

 

For more fashion inspiration, visit The Pleated Poppy!

 

fashion friday: a few for fall

Melissa 6 Comments

I’ve been graphic designing and playing with my kids all week, so I haven’t been shopping at all.

Imagine that. Isn’t it awful?

But I have managed to find a few little gems while writing for my fashion blog,  All Things Chic! What can I say? Its an occupational hazard! 😉

1. Colorblocking is HUGE this fall. Check out this little beauty:

2. I. Love. This. Shirt. Its not really ‘fall’ but I still love it.

3. I’ve loved the Mika dress by J Crew for awhile now… and now select colors are only $99. If only I had an excuse to buy it…

4. It can not be a coincidence that the new Rachel Zoe Collection include a “Melissa” bag. Clearly this bag was meant for me.

too bad its so expensive 🙁

5. Now THIS is a suit. LOVE Banana Republic’s new line!


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the lazy days of summer

Melissa 7 Comments

…are a myth. Its practically August and I swear we’ve barely stopped moving for weeks.

I survived last week’s VBS. During a heat wave. (Is there some kind of rule that VBS week has to be at least 100 degrees every day? Cause I swear it happens every year.)  I was so exhausted by Friday that I could barely lift my arms. It was totally worth it – the kids had such a blast!! I did crafts and decorations, which gave me free reign at Michaels. This is dangerous.
**sidebar: I will not be featuring my killer outfit you see there in What I Wore Wednesday. For obvious reasons.

We’ve been playing with friends, hitting the pool, enjoying fresh veggies and fruit from the Farmers Market, blueberry picking, trying not to melt, plowing through summer reading, and getting ready for vacation.

I’ve been swamped with my job and some extra freelance design work, which is half fun, half crazy with the kids at home.

Today I get to clean the house. Because nothing shows that you’re having a busy summer like a disaster of a house!!!

 

 

what i wore wednesday: smurfs premiere

Melissa 3 Comments

We had so much fun getting red carpet ready with Suave Kids on Sunday! Here’s the scoop on our cute outfits!

The girls both wore the Dobby Guaze Tie Guaze Dress from Old Navy in Navy. They both picked out accessories at Old Navy as well and topped it off with Smurf-a-rific blue nail polish!

I wore the Goddess Dress by Rachel Pally for Piperlime (which I got TONS of compliments on), my shoes were the double strap sandal from Payless, my bag was the Hannah Clutch by Ellington, and my jewelry is from LOFT, including this gorgeous square cocktail ring. .

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