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3 Basic Tips To Wearing Wide Leg Silk Pants
3 Basic Tips To Wearing Wide Leg Silk Pants
by Melinda
Always inspired by my travels, I’m channeling a nautical theme today. See I have traveled over 105,000 air miles this year, so much so that I feel like I WILL sail away. When styling wide leg silk pants, I focus on 3 basic things: 1. Wear a different fabric on top. The luxurious feeling of the silk pants adds […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Nautical, Nine West, Red, Sailor, Silk, Stripes
Who/What/Why – An In Between Seasons Foolproof Outfit
Who/What/Why – An In Between Seasons Foolproof Outfit
by Melinda
So I wanna think we are all going through this right now; You know, changing of the seasons where its hot, it’s cold, it’s in-between – it’s anything but easy, so lets make it so we can get dressed for the day and then add a layer if need be. Focusing on not wearing denim as an […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: D'Orsay Flat, Janesko, Madewell, Nude, Olive Green, Silk, Theory
My One Rule On How To Wear All Black – Know It?
My One Rule On How To Wear All Black – Know It?
by Melinda
Truth: As a big fan of color, I’m also a big fan of black too, so when I’m feeling edgy, gritty, want an easy go-to outfit, well then I wear all black. But My one key rule is always a pop of color. Today its red, tomorrow its perhaps another color. See that one pop of color […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Black, Blank Denim, Bow Tie, Faux Leather, Helmut Lang, Nine West, Silk
Boom! Going Casual Summer Style In Daytime Shorts
Boom! Going Casual Summer Style In Daytime Shorts
by Melinda
When styling shorts, or anything in my life really, I truly embrace casual summer style. The reason is that it is wonderfully effortless, easy, simple, and chic. I live an uncomplicated unfussy life and I allow my style to showcase that. I’ve styled shorts for night-time, but for the day I’m keeping it simple. Causal […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Bella Luxx, Black, H&M, Shorts, Silk, Top Shop
Pairing Nude Or Black With A Silver Keyhole Dress?
Pairing Nude Or Black With A Silver Keyhole Dress?
by Melinda
For a night on the town in a silver keyhole dress, I tried styling it two ways. One was with nude strappy heels and a clutch, and the other was black. Its obvious the choice I went with and here’s why; The silver silk dress is so luxurious, that the nude color just got lost. It […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Keyhole, Pink Soda, Silk, Silver
Elegant Simplicity In A Window Pane Shirt
Elegant Simplicity In A Window Pane Shirt
by Melinda
Truth. As much as I love to dress up trying to work my magic, my main focus is simplicity, as for me that’s where true style comes from. Sure there’s a time and a place to get all dolled up, and go full tilt – 100% agree. But in my everyday wear, its elegant simplicity which […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Bella Luxx, Check, Choker, Gypsy 05, Nine West, Silk, Vintage, Wedges, Window Pane
Summer Vibes In A Victorian Lace Blouse
Summer Vibes In A Victorian Lace Blouse
by Melinda
A big fan of Victorian lace, I understand the simple elegance of its minute detail. This silky number from Marlene Birger does it for me. Soft and elegant with a hint of sheerness, it reminds me of a different era. See that’s the magic and power of clothes, as they can magically transport us to a […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Alejandra G, Lace, Lisa Monahan, Malene Birger, melie Bianco, Silk, Victorian
How To Create A Knotted Dress
How To Create A Knotted Dress
by Melinda
I have actually had this dress for a while, and wasn’t wearing it cause I didn’t like the way it hung on me. Ever had a similar thing? I knew I wanted to create texture, think outside the norm, and try something new. After experimenting with a few different knots on different levels of the […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Brazil, Current Elliott, Floral, Rio, Silk, Slip Dress
Inside The Favela – The Brazilian Way Of Life
Inside The Favela – The Brazilian Way Of Life
by Melinda
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, an inside look at the real Brazil. I wanted to focus not on pretty beaches, but the nitty gritty of how people live as the Brazilian way of life. From color to excitement, to shanty playgrounds and basketball courts, the Favela pumps with energy, youth, and a mix match of necessity. […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Blue, Brazil, Chinese, Floral, Red Striped Tee, Rio, Silk, Stripes, Zara
Why This Olive Green Shift Dress Makes Me Say Hubba Hubba
Why This Olive Green Shift Dress Makes Me Say Hubba Hubba
by Melinda
I feel know my body so well that I know what styles work on me. Shift Dresses are my go to choice, so when I saw this olive green shift dress with its low scooped back, I just knew I had to have it. It’s sexy, it’s slinky, and it’s lightweight. The low back lets […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Chiffon, Green, Khaki, Olive Green, Phillip Lim, Puerto Rico, Silk
Why You Should Wear Art Inspired Scarves
Why You Should Wear Art Inspired Scarves
by Melinda
I love clean slates, clean lines, and clean outfits. This allows the personality of color, prints and fabric textures to shine through. I studied and majored in art, so it’s no surprise that this stunning scarf by Joules, reminds me of a Monet painting. The light pastel colors shine bright next to the clean slate […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Joules, Painting, Silk, Silk Scarf, White