What’s My Everyday Personal Hidden Gem?

by Melinda
For those that know me, you know I travel a lot. Clocking in over 100,000 air miles a year keeps me pretty busy, but even when I’m at home locally, my passion for discovery and adventure keeps me on the run. I love exploring the hidden gems a city has to offer from boutique restaurants, […]
Categories: ARTICLES, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Dove, Gold Velvet, Mango, Simply Stylist, Velvet Jacket, White Skinny Jeans
by Melinda
I remember a few years ago when people were embarrassed to admit that they bought clothes from certain fast fashion brands. Now it’s a whole other thing. It’s a badge of honor to shop at Mango, Zara, ASOS, H&M, and the like. Fast fashion is here, it’s damn good, and its gonna stay. I remember girlfriends […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: French, H&M, HandM, Live Fashionabel Tote, Mango, Skinny Scarf, Steve Madden, Stripes, Vintage, Wooden Whistle
by Melinda
Fact: Sometimes what looks the easiest, is in turn the hardest thing to pull off. In a media obsessed world where starlets have a stylist, even down to the basics they are perfectly dressed. But what if you don’t have a stylist, what can you do to pull off summer casual looks that are chic? Here’s some basic […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Cheap Monday, dress, Lace, Mango, Panama Hat, Seychelles, White
by Melinda
Ahhh summer, you are almost here!! And hands down throwing on a dress over your head is the easiest way to get ready. It’s a no brainer really. Ok sure, it can’t be any dress, you want something special with a hint of detail, even down to the particulars like this little white summer dress I’m wearing – […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Celine Clutch, Lace, Mango, Versace, White Dress
by Melinda
As much as I love my basic go-to colors that are gray, army green, nude, black and blue, I tend to go through phases that are out of my norm, and that happens to be powder blue right now. I love adding new pieces to my wardrobe, and especially focus on colors that I don’t have […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections, HOME, Post Slider • Tags: Collection, John Lewis, Mango, Powder Blue, The Hit List
by Melinda
Truth: I wish I had created the phrase Less is More, as it’s the antithesis of all my beliefs. It’s the token classic piece of advice given to anyone choosing a style path that’s chic, minimal, artistic and clean. So after many early designers adopted the phrase as well, who said it first? It comes from the 1855 poem Andrea del Sarto, […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Clare Vivier, Grid, Kate Spade, Mango, Navy, Navy Coat, Parker NY, Steve Madden, Venia Collection, White, Windowpane Check
by Melinda
As someone who works from home, it might seem that I can lounge around all day in sweats, pajamas, or some gym-like Lululemon anything. Ha! I wish that was true, and yes I’m sure people do it, but dressing for success is also a mind-set to live by especially when you are your own boss. I’m all for comfort […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Aldo, Blazer, Camisole, Check Pane Pants, Helmut Lang, Lace, Mango, Red Suede
by Melinda
Living In LA it’s kinda been a crazy winter season. Hot, cold, wet and dry, and all over the place – so on the warm ones I feel like I can start experimenting with spring fashion ideas. Throw a stone and we will be in spring before we know it. As a fan of crisp clean […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: Check Pants, Doctors Bag, Grid. Check, Mango, Navy, Theory, Versace, Vintage, Window Pane
by Melinda
There’s nothing more fun than getting out of town for the weekend and recharging ones battery. Whether it’s winter road tripping or plane tripping, getting out of town is one of my favorite things to do. When I think about winter weekend away outfits & travel, I only take carry-on luggage and I pack in rules […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Cashmere, Color Bloc, Color block, Get Away, J Crew, Mango, Manolo Blanhik, Rebecca Minkoff, Sweater, Weekender Bag, Winter
by Melinda
On the Eighth day of cool, Townsen gives to you: A Navy Apres Ski Sweater! When it comes to wearing sweaters to curl up and feel cozy in, I lean towards a minimal look. If I’m trying to evoke a certain emotion, mood or thought, it’s fun going with a logo that’s speaks my mind! Apres Ski […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Check, Clutch, Eel, Grid, Mango, Townsen, Vintage, Window Pane
by Melinda
I had the good opportunity to ask a bunch of gals recently what their biggest fashion frustration was. Their answer? Not enough shirt dress with pockets! Now the answer threw me for a second, and then I thought to myself “Hey, I agree with that statement too!” I love being able to put my hands somewhere, […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Celine, Khaki, Mango, Shirt Dress, Steve Madden, Vintage
by Melinda
Hands down the best quality of wearing a gingham top is its simplicity. Clean effortless chic that is an everyday staple. Now don’t think it can only be worn in summer – hells no! As an addict to all things geometric, the check print and baby blue color might I add, are going to go pretty fine […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Blue, Gingham, Mango, Pocket Scarf, Rag & Bone, Steve Madden, Vintage