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The Spice Girls at the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony – Their Style Now vs. The 90′s

Posted in CELEBRITY FASHION, FASHION with tags , , , , on August 15, 2012 by stylebymeli

The 2012 London Olympics officially ended on Sunday and their closing ceremony featured the best-selling girl band of all time, The Spice Girls!  I wanted to share this to show just how fabulous they are now as they were back in the 90′s when we were all jamming to “Wannabe.”  (Hey, at least I know I was!)

I can’t get over how amazing they all looked that evening!  It’s really hard for me to pick a favorite look because they all have their own unique style that reflects their persona.  For me it’s a toss-up between Mel B and Victoria Beckham.  Major style props to Mel B for rocking that gold sequin jumpsuit!  That’s not something anyone can pull off and she definitely has the curves to make it work!  Victoria Beckham always looks fierce and she’s just stunning to begin with!  In all actuality, they ALL rocked it!

Style flashback – The Spice Girls circa 1996…(needless to say, their style has come a long way since then)!

[Which Spice Girl had the most stylish look during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics?]

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An Iconic Look at the Guess “30 Years of Sexy” Ad Campaign – Then and Now

Posted in CELEBRITY FASHION, FASHION, SHOPPING, VINTAGE with tags , , , , on May 9, 2012 by stylebymeli


I love this image of Claudia Schiffer back from her 1989 Guess ad campaign

Still looking fabulous and youthful, 23 years after her first ad campaign!

The brand Guess is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and they chose former Guess girl Claudia Schiffer to model their anniversary collection.  She looks as stunning now as she did then!

Personally, I have not only always had a high appreciation for the Guess brand, but also for their ad campaign.  I can remember collecting Guess ads from magazines as early as the late 90′s and proudly displaying them on my closet door.

At a young age, I always felt like I could relate to the “Guess girl” and that I essentially was this girl, stylishly speaking.  If I were to define her, I would describe her as fashionably captivating and fiercely confident in who she is as a woman, which is always portrayed in her strong image.  She naturally radiates sex appeal, but always manages to maintain a high level of sophistication and class.  She’s a bombshell by day and a sex kitten by night.  Her style is edgy and also delicately feminine.

The collection features the brand’s greatest style hits within the past 30 years including leopard prints, cigarette jeans, black/white gingham, bold daisy prints, bustiers, and much more!  My favorite pieces from the collection include the Beverly Sophie Gingham Pant and the ever so classic Claudia Jean, which is a replication of the original from the early 90′s.

[Do you love the Guess campaign for their 30th anniversary?]

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May Giveaway Alert and My Stylish Picks Feature

Posted in CELEBRITY FASHION, FASHION, GIVEAWAYS, MAKE-UP, STYLE BY MELI GIVEAWAYS, STYLE BY MELI UPDATES on May 1, 2012 by stylebymeli

May Welcome:  As a style/beauty blogger, I’m always looking for new inspiration and ideas for upcoming features within my blog.  However, besides striving to create brilliant content, I also want to put a sharper focus on the visual presentation.  

My absolute favorite magazine has always been Harper’s Bazaar.  What captivates my attention most is the extraordinary layouts of this publication.  Their attention to detail and creativity has always exceeded my expectations.  In a recent issue, I read about their extra efforts to change up their layouts being that fashion is always changing, so should their visual presentation.    

In terms of new features, I have been thinking of new ways to showcase fashion trends within my blogs and will share a [My Stylish Picks] section.  I haven’t created one yet, but do expect to see at least one this month!

Moving onto this month’s giveaway…

Enter this month's giveaway, details below...

May 2012 Beauty Giveaway:

The Balm Cosmetics “Oh So Pretty” set:
-  Bronzer
-  Mini kabuki brush
-  ”Passion My Fruit” lip plumping gloss
-  ”Petunia” hot pink nail polish

Rules:

- Open internationally to followers of Style by Meli.  (Either via Twitter,Facebook Fan page, OR e-mail subscribers [to subscribe, enter your e-mail in the sidebar])
- Ends midnight EST on May 31st, 2012 and a winner will be drawn at random.
- Winner will be notified shortly upon winning and be expected to give mailing address for prize to be sent to.

How to enter:

1 – Leave a comment on any of my posts in the month of May to be considered for this month’s giveaway.  The comment can be about ANYTHING pertaining to my blog.  (Within the comment, please state if you follow my twitter, FB, or subscribe, so it’s easy for me to confirm).

Remember, I will allow for up to 3 entries/comments per person for each monthly giveaway!  Good luck!

I will also be accepting new ideas/topics of interest that can be posted within a comment…

[Hot Topic:  What trend inspires you most this season?]

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2012 Oscars Best Dressed List – Who’s Style Captured My Eye and My Top 3 Favorites Revealed

Posted in AWARD SHOWS, CELEBRITY FASHION, CELEBRITY MAKEUP, DRESSES, FASHION, MAKE-UP with tags , , , , , , , on February 28, 2012 by stylebymeli

The 84th Annual Academy Awards was held in Los Angeles this past Sunday and although I was not home to physically watch it live (and we all know I couldn’t care less, I just want to see what everyone is wearing!), I did get a chance to fashion scope the big night to see who really shined, leaving the best stylish impressions of the evening.

[FYI: In case you are wondering how I make my decisions, I'm not just judging on the dress itself, but also the actual FIT of the dress and other styling elements that complete the final look (hair, makeup, etc).  I cannot stress enough that a dress could be exceptionally beautiful, but if it does not flatter the client, it won't make my best dressed list!  At the end of the day, I'm all about visual aesthetics!]

Stacy Keibler in Marchesa - This was by far the most STUNNING look of the evening. The silhouette is not only unique but exquisitely beautiful to look at. The draping and proportions are simply perfect. I also love the metallic gold fabric, it looks like liquid gold spun onto her body. Seriously, this is breathtaking! I like her soft makeup and hair to the side. The earrings and clutch add a nice stylish touch to complete the look.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad - This dress is not only glamourous but also very intriguing. There are a lot of styling elements going on at one time but they all compliment each other so nicely. I love how this dress is tasteful and still incredibly sexy. I love anything with cut-outs at the shoulders and the vertical stripes are hypnotizing. Jennifer Lopez can do no wrong in my book! She always gets it right and knows how to accentuate her curves in all the right places.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace - Isn't it amazing how something as simple as a little black dress can still manage to make such a high styling impact? Let me tell you why this works. For one, there is a high contrast between the black against her super fair skin. Then the dramatically high slit exposing her leg and the draping effect against the neckline contrasted against her small waist. There are a lot of visual contrasts and this is what makes this eye catching and remarkably stylish. Her bold red lips also make a statement and ultimately complete the final look.

[Who do you think dressed the best for the Oscars this year?  (Am I forgetting anyone)?]


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2012 Golden Globes Fashion – Who was Dressed to Impress? A Look at Who Made My Top 5 Best Dressed List

Posted in AWARD SHOWS, CELEBRITY FASHION, CELEBRITY MAKEUP, DRESSES, FASHION, MAKE-UP with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 15, 2012 by stylebymeli

Although I did not get a chance to fully watch the Golden Globes this year (I had it on and tuned in randomly throughout the evening), we all know that I honestly only care about the fashion anyhow.  Here is a look at my favorite looks of the evening (in no particular order):

Salma Hayek in Gucci - She seriously can do no wrong (her body is fabulous)! I love this dress on her, it's glamourous and interesting.

Nicole Kidman in Versace - She looks absolutely RAVISHING! The dress is modern and incredibly chic. I love all the styling details from the neckline to the embellishments, to the silhouette. Beautiful!!!

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang - I can't get over how stunning this is. The color is not something I'd normally gravitate to but it's unique and I like it on her. She also has an amazing figure, so she can really get away with anything. I also like the soft makeup and that she kept her hair down. This is truly styled perfectly including the accessories.

Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald - I just LOVE this look on Nicole Richie. She is just glowing. This is also styled impeccably from head to toe. There's nothing I would change.

Elle Macpherson in Zac Posen - This is a real showstopper. She looks amazing in this gown, I love all the styling elements of the dress. (In terms of the styling, not a huge fan in the choice of bracelets, but otherwise, I love this look!)

[Who do you think dressed the best for the Golden Globes this year?]

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