Melificent

What I Wore: Cruel Summer


This summer has been a particularly cruel one in South Florida. We have been getting nasty storms nearly every day, which have been impeding on our sunshine state activities. In between thunderstorms, the humidity has been off the charts and our mosquitoes clearly have a ruthless agenda against all mankind. In a nutshell: stay indoors.

Thankfully this past weekend gave us some sort of respite, and I was actually able to enjoy my pool for the first time this summer (sacrilegious). I was also able to take these photos without fearing an impeding storm, but it was still quite steamy. To fight the unbearable heat, sometimes you just gotta go basic. I can already tell this tee is going to be a summer staple. It’s light, so incredibly soft and in an amazing Miami color. It also gives you the ability to rock the half-tuck, which is my new favorite. It really highlights your silhouette while still remaining casual. Win/win? Yes.

Tee; c/o Conversation Pieces (use promo code, MELIFICENT, for free shipping!)
Jeans; Levis
Headband; Forever 21
Bangles; Assorted
Purse; Victoria’s Secret
Necklace; PetiteCo
Shoes; Jane.com {similar}
Shades; Charming Charlie {similar}
Nails; I Heart NailArt by Gena

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Come Join Me At Escape Miami Lounge


Image by; Alexander Tamargo of Alta Images

I am so flattered to be part of this year’s Escape Miami Lounge during Miami Swim Week. This year the event will be held at The National Hotel in Miami Beach and will be hosted by the hotel, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Annie Vazquez of The Fashion Poet on Saturday, July 19th from 12-5pm. The fashion and beauty retreat returns with a 3PM poolside fashion show, complimentary cocktails and bites, and spa and beauty treatments, such as haircuts and beard trims for the guys and mini manicures and beach waves for the gals. Attendees can sign up for tattoo application, get sketched by a fashion illustrator (hi Gissi!) or take a DIY flower crown making class. There’s also plenty of games and even a gentlemen’s corner added this year where the guys can hang out, have a brew and play a game of poker or dominos while the ladies can shop the latest summer trends off the runway from various local and national pop-up shops.

So much fun playing model for a day!

You can also find my mug among 44 other amazing Miami fashion bloggers in a photo exhibit called “Our Summer Stories” photographed by Alexander Tamargo. I’d absolutely love not only your support, but your company! The event has always been super fun and I think this year will be even better! It is 100% free, but you have to RSVP and fast, as the event usually sells out quickly. You can RSVP at escapemiami2.eventbrite.com.

For my post about last year’s event, click here.

Gold Bubble Clothing’s New Sherlock Collection

I am absolutely in love with Gold Bubble and their products, and their new Sherlock collection just tipped me over the edge. How amazing is this great set of clothing???? I especially like their A-line dresses in patterns from the show that every die-hard Sherlocked fan will recognize. They are girly and flatter every figure, which makes them the perfect option for not only cons, but also more formal events like showers and even weddings (just remember not to play that nasty murder game).

What are my must-haves from the collection?
Check them out here!

Oh! And if you use the promo code BAKERST, you get 15% off your purchase!

What I Wore: Cosplay

This past weekend was Florida Supercon, which is Miami’s comic book convention. This year, it moved over to the Miami Beach Convention Center, so I was hopeful it would be an even better show. It definitely was!  Aside from all the extra space, we had more quality vendors and even more people cosplaying than ever before! I had some issues with the show’s organization, but for the most part, I’d say it was a success!

This also marked the first time I would be cosplaying, so I have to admit that I was a bit nervous. If you follow me on Instagram, you saw all our fun antics and shots of my costumes. On Saturday, I was Amy Pond to my husband’s 11th Doctor, and although I had so much fun (someone asked me in a 100% concerned voice where Rory was), I think the winner of my cosplay weekend was Hipster Ariel. I had a lot of questions as to where I bought the pieces, so I figure I would break them all down for you here on the blog. Where else!

Seashell crop; Adorkable Apparel
Leggings; Castle Corsetry
Wig; Etsy
Glasses; Urban Outfitters {similar}
Starfish clip; Etsy
Wedges; Shoe Dazzle {similar}

What I Wore: Pool Side

I hope all of you enjoyed the first official weekend of Summer! I got to spend some quality time with friends I haven’t seen in a bit, and then had brunch with the hubs at a local hot spot. I ended it with a 2-hour float in my pool, where I promptly fell asleep (don’t worry, sunblock was applied). Overall, a pretty successful weekend.

Since it was our first taste of Summer, I had to don the unofficial uniform: the maxi dress! Who doesn’t love a good maxi? They make you look classy and stylish, yet feel like an adult pajama. This one especially is so soft, and I love that its tie dye color scheme compliments my swimming pool. It was meant to be.

Dress; c/o Conversation Pieces
Sandals; Payless
Necklace; gifted
Earrings; Forever 21 {similar}
Dragon cuff; eBay
Sunglasses; Charming Charlie {similar}

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