Melificent

Style This! {Target Dress}

My dear old friend, Aliza, was sweet enough to ask me to help her style an outfit revolving around a really cute Target dress she had recently bought. She also added that I should probably add these kind of posts to Melificent. And you know what? I agree! I love putting together fun outfits for not only myself, but others too. I frequently help the hubs’ style his models for shoots when I can and find it so fun! There’s nothing like rummaging through other people’s closets. Am I right, ladies?

So if you’d like me to help you style an outfit and feature it here on the blog, shoot me an email at: meli@melificent.com

Without further ado, here is the fun outfit I put together for Ms. Aliza:

1. Fluo Pearl Cuff {here}
2. Origami Clutch {here}
3. Nameplate necklace {here}
4. Owl studs {here}
5. Wedges {here}

Although I’m not sure what the event/occasion is for this little number, I figured it needed a punch of sass. And that punch came in the form of killer shoes. I wanted them to be the focus of the outfit, so all other accessories kind of took a backseat since the dress is already quite bright as well. However, they still provide a fun and young, albeit understated, feel. Hope you like what I came up with, Aliza, and I hope to do more of these in the future!

PopBasic Launch

I know there are a lot of sites that promise to send you goodies on a monthly basis based on your style and interests, but I was instantly drawn to Popbasic‘s take on it. They send you what they refer to as a “micro collection” every month that features one basic and two pop (or statement) pieces. It fit my style aesthetic perfectly – as you all know, I love to pair basics with bright and bold pieces to really make an outfit, well….pop! It just seemed like a match made in heaven. And now the site is prepping to launch next month, and I could not be more excited!

I also love that their idea of a basic is a polka dotted blouse, and that each parcel comes with a little beauty or lifestyle surprise. You can decide to buy it as an entire parcel or select individual pieces, which will be priced between $50 – $100 (with free shipping). If this, too, is all making you clap like a baby seal, click here to check out the first collection video and here to save your spot (it’s free)!

Clinique For Breast Cancer Awareness

As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and one of my favorite makeup companies of all time, Clinique, is making their voice heard. This year marks the brand’s 20th anniversary, which means 20 years of handing out pink ribbons, 20 years alerting women to be scanned regularly, and 20 years smiling with those who have won the battle, as well as crying with those who did not. This is a cause near and dear to me, as my family has had some close calls and many of my friends’ loved ones have suffered through this terrible disease. This year’s theme is Courage, and I couldn’t think of a better adjective to describe the women fighting this battle every day.

Believe in a world without breast cancer. Know we’re here until it’s true.

Clinique will be spreading this awareness by making available a line of pink ribbon products during the month of October whose proceeds will go directly to raise funds for medical research. These include (pictured above from left to right) Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm [LOVE this product], Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion [my all-time fav], and Clinique Courage Pin. Make sure you pass by a Clinique counter near you and scoop up one of these amazing products that will benefit such an important cause.

And for all of those courageous women out there, know that your strength is admirable. You are the true heroes in this world.

What I Wore:

What a gloomy weekend we had down here in Miami. It was definitely not the way we all wanted to welcome Fall, but here’s to hoping the sun decides to make a comeback soon. I know I’ve mentioned on the blog before that my mood gets severely affected depending on the weather (hello SAD), so I find it absolutely necessary to remedy it by wearing something colorful and adorable. It’s just the only way. 😉


Cardigan; c/o Conversation Pieces
Heart pin; c/o Ban.do
Tee; Forever 21 {similar}
Jeans; Forever 21 {similar}
Shoes; Report via Marshall’s
Arm candy; various
Earrings; Forever 21 {similar}
Skull ring; Charming Charlie {similar}
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What I Wore: Autumnal

It’s kind of funny that I enjoy Fall so much because we don’t have any semblance of seasons here in Miami aside from hot and unbearable. But when this time of year rolls around, I get a little warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart that isn’t zapped out of me until the mention of Christmas (my least favorite holiday – although decorating is fun). I’m pretty sure it has a lot of do with Halloween being my number one favorite holiday and my wedding anniversary. Oh, and pumpkin everything.

That is why I decided it was high time to start dressing a little more autumnal. And yes, this is autumnal for Miami. All you readers that are cozy in your scarves, boots and hot chocolates: try not to hate too bad. 😉

Blouse; Mod Cloth
Pants; Tobi {similar}
Wedges; Go Jane {similar}
Earrings; Charming Charlie {similar}
Arm Candy; various

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