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[Outfit Post] with Bright Floral Print Dress, Black Belt, and Peep Toe Studded Heels…A Modern and Fresh Look

Posted in BELTS, DRESSES, FASHION, OUTFIT POST, SHOES with tags , , , on August 19, 2012 by stylebymeli

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared an [Outfit Post] and I wanted to show an outfit I wore over the weekend.        

About This Outfit:

[The Outfit]:  I am wearing a floral dress by Custo Barcelona.  I’m sure on most people it would be worn as a top, but on me it definitely passes for a dress and I wouldn’t want to wear it any other way as the length is just perfect!

The black bandeau top is by Free People.  The neckline of the dress is scooped low, so I had to layer something under it for for extra coverage.  (It looks like it’s all one piece but there is a bandeau underneath).

The belt is by Guess.  I have a ton of black belts but this is one of my favorites!  I love the gold hardware and the lace up detail down the center.

I’m wearing my black Gucci peep toe heels with this outfit although I highly considered wearing a nude shoe instead.  (I think either would have worked, but still favored the black over the nude wedge).

[Where to wear this outfit]:  This is a great day to night outfit in my opinion.  I went shopping and then out to dinner wearing this.

[Stylish Notes]:

-  This is one of my all-time favorite dresses I own.   Custo Barcelona is one of my favorite fashion labels and also happens to be the first fashion show I ever got to work backstage.  Their clothing is like buying a piece of artwork!  I not only love the floral print along with the bright colors, but also the style of the dress itself and the comfort.  The style is simple and classic so I don’t ever plan on retiring this.

Styling Confession: I always dress for visual aesthetics first.  I cannot begin to appreciate an outfit unless I like how it looks visually from head to toe.  Comfort always comes secondary, but it’s truly fabulous when you have an outfit that is visually striking and also incredibly comfortable!

-  I’m sure this outfit would have looked great without the belt, but for me it really completed the final look.  It just steps up the style while providing modern edge.  As a stylist, I love mixing soft feminine details with edgy pieces.

I took this photo before I added the accessories, but kept the accessories to a minimum being that it truly doesn’t need a whole lot to embellish the final look. (I wore a bracelet and ring, both with gold hardware to compliment the gold hardware in the belt and the back of the heels).

[Thanks for viewing!  Thoughts?]

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[Outfit Post] with Leopard Print Top, Black Cami, White Denim Shorts, and Gold Accents…A Fierce and Fabulous Look

Posted in DENIM, FASHION, JEWELRY, OUTFIT POST, SHOES, SHORTS with tags , , , , , , , , on June 9, 2012 by stylebymeli

I just wore this outfit yesterday.  I was working with clients and then went out to dinner later that evening.  

About This Outfit:

[The Outfit]:  I am wearing a black racerback cami with lace detailing on the top from Guess.  I have a ton of layering camis, especially black ones.

The leopard print top is from Forever 21.  I purchased this last year and still find creative ways to style it.  It’s actually longer in length, but I tied a knot so it created an asymmetrical line.

The white denim shorts are from Express.  They have gold zippers and hardware.  I love these shorts!

The gold heels are from Aldo.  They do often appear in my [Outfit Posts], meaning I do wear these a lot.  They are exactly 5 years old now and from my vacation in Hawaii.  They show signs of wear, but I simply can’t give these up.  Until I find a new pair of heels with this exact style, they are staying in my closet for more years to come!

[Where to wear this outfit]:  I consider this a pretty casual look generally speaking (or for me at least) being that I’m wearing shorts, but I’m sure you can wear this out at night as well.

[Stylish Notes]:

-  I like leopard print, but only in moderation.   I don’t think I ever wore this top loose (without the knot) because I feel like the leopard print would be just a little too overpowering for my taste.

-  Another reason I chose to tie the knot at the waist is because I hated the length of the top.  It wasn’t a long tunic style and hit the body at a weird spot.  I’m such a styling fanatic about these little nuances, but from a visual perspective, the length of a top and where it stops to create a horizontal line COMPLETELY makes a difference in terms of whether or not it’s going to accentuate the body.

- I happen to really like that the knot of the leopard top hits at the waist while also creating a diagonal, asymmetrical line which makes the look a little more interesting to the eyes.  (Notice that the diagonal line the top creates is in the same direction of my side bangs??  I swear to you, this was NOT planned, I’m just noticing this now in the photo.  I’m liking this extra styling detail)!  

I chose to style this with gold accessories including my gold plated Meli necklace, chunky black and gold bracelet, and an open mouth tiger ring.

[Thanks for viewing!  Thoughts?]

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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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[Outfit Post] with Black Beaded Halter, White Capris, and Pink Sweater Shrug…A Metallic Black and White Look

Posted in FASHION, OUTFIT POST, SHOES, SHOPPING with tags , , , , , , on April 7, 2012 by stylebymeli

This is a look that I wore recently that’s very simple for the day but also dressy enough to carry you into the evening for going out to dinner and drinks.  

About This Outfit:

[The Outfit]:  I am wearing a black halter with ties at the sides and beading at front from Guess.  This is one of my favorite black tops that I own.  It’s hard to see the styling details because of the outer layer, but the fit and proportions it hits on the body is pure perfection.

The pink sweater shrug is from Express.  This shrug has silver threading in the fabric which adds shine and makes it a little more glamourous looking.

I’m wearing white capris that are from Delia’s.  I don’t shop there anymore but was happy to find this recently at a consignment store and they fit great!  Typically their clothing run exceptionally small since their clothing caters more to teenagers.

The black peep toe wedges are by Rebecca Taylor.  They are velvet and the wedges have silver beading on the sides which coordinates perfectly with the embellishments of the black halter top.

[Where to wear this outfit]:  As I mentioned, I think this is great to wear at day and night.  It’s nice to have outfits that you can wear all day that are comfortable but don’t compromise style.  I find many people want to feel comfortable at all times but just don’t know to pull it off while still looking effortlessly stylish.

[Stylish Notes]:

-  Being that I own a good amount of black tops, I always like to have an assortment of white bottoms to contrast the black.  Besides these white capris, I also have a white pair of shorts and two white skirts (one is denim and the other is a stretchy cotton blend).

Styling Tip:  They say that white can make you look bigger on the bottom, but if you find bottoms that have an amazing fit to begin with, you will not face this issue.  The color should not dictate whether or not you look bigger/heavier.  You need to just always pay closest attention to the fit of the garment itself!

-  To accentuate a small waist, I always explain that there needs to be a horizontal line created right at the smallest part of the waist (or close to it).  This is why I always go for shrugs and cropped pieces because they visually draw the eye towards the waist.  In this look, the shrug hits a little above the waist, but it’s also not a straight line cutting across, so it’s okay that it’s hitting the body slightly above.  You still see a slimming effect at the waist thanks to the tight fit of the first layer, which is the black halter top..

-  Anything with ties in the front adds visual interest to an ensemble.  I love that this look features a tie at the front center and then the top has ties on the sides as well.  Both are great styling details that compliment each other quite fantastically.

[Thanks for viewing!  Thoughts?]

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[Style Vault] – Emerald Green Accessories

Posted in FASHION, JEWELRY, MELI'S STYLE VAULT with tags , , , on February 12, 2012 by stylebymeli

Over the weekend, I wore an emerald green jeweled bracelet with an animal rhinestone bracelet (with green eyes).  I just love how they look stacked together.  I’m all about layering bracelets and accessories generally speaking.  It’s more fun that way!

In looks exceptionally great with my mint green nails.  I find myself wearing mint green nails pretty often (this is Essie’s “Mint Green Apple,” but I also love MAC’s “Mischievous Mint” which was a limited shade that came out last spring).

[Your thoughts on these color trends?]

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