I had wanted to see this movie ever since I laid eyes on the first trailer, but finally got around to checking it out last week while the hubs and I were having a lazy night consisting of a couch, butternut squash soup & On Demand. I knew I’d like it, but I didn’t think I’d love it. Joke was on me, it seems, because I fell head over heels.
Mainly it had to do with the music, the cute British kids and the styling.
…and the music.
January 3, 2011
Top; Target
Pants; Forever21
Flats; Target
Cardigan; Old Navy
Apple earrings; Pink Ghost
The first day back at work is always a little painful after a long holiday weekend, so I decided to throw a bright splash of color into my outfit to combat those Monday blues. Every girl should have a pair of super comfy flats, and these from Target are mine! I have worn them to death – I’m actually surprised they aren’t covered in holes by now. My only gripe is that I don’t have an go-to pair in black. I also love adding a little subtle whimsy to my work outfits, just to showcase my personality a bit. This morning it was in the form of a sweet pair of apple earrings from the awesome people of Pink Ghost. I definitely recommend checking out their website – they have a great sale going on right now consisting of accessories, vinyl toys, collectibles and more!
Hope your Monday back to the grind was more successful than mine! I started my morning having to deal with a lot of negativity in the office, followed by my car breaking down again causing me to miss my first spinning class. Here’s hoping the week improves from here on out!
January 2, 2011
Tank; Old Navy
Jeans; Gap Curvy
Watch; Crow
Guitar Pick earrings; gifted
Flippy floppies; Old Navy
Having a productive Sunday after a pretty lazy first day of the year. We had to take my car in for service after it pooped out New Year’s Eve, started cleaning out our closets and finally got around to unpacking those final boxes (7 months after our official move). I have a very long list of to do’s for the house this year and am determined to get them all done by the end of 2011! For these reasons, I had to dress as comfy as I could. I can’t recommend Gap’s Curvy line any more for fellow large hipped ladies. They are wonderful! I always have a very hard time finding a pair of jeans to fit my body type since I have a very narrow waist, but wide hips and thick legs. These jeans always fit me like a dream come true. Plus, they are usually on sale – bonus!
ps; isn’t my house cute? I’m still so in love with it.
Welcome to the first day of a new feature on Melificent: 30 Days of Fashion.
I’ll be posting my outfit for the next 30 days and breaking down where I got what.
I hope it can challenge me to really think of fun & creative combinations
as well as push me to look my best every day.
January 1st, 2011
Top; Old Navy
Skinny jeans; Forever 21
Pumps; Jessica Simpson
Flower earrings; Forever 21
Silver bangles; Forever 21
ps; big thank you to my hubs, RGBmonster, for agreeing to be my “photo bitch” for this project!
I have a lot of empty wall space in our new home as we have only been living here for 6 months (can’t believe it’s been such a short amount of time), but we have been keeping our eyes peeled for some nice art pieces to fill that void. However, after seeing the beautiful painting Jen Ramos of MadeByGirl quickly cooked up on her own, I am thinking of investing in a canvas and paintbrushes. How gorgeous and powerful is this artwork? I adore the modern simplicity of it. And what’s better than saying “I did that” while giving home tours to friends and family?
I don’t know about you guys, but I’d be pretty happy to find any of these in my stockings next week! I’ve collected some of my favorite (and affordable) “sweet stuffers” for those last minute shoppers. Is it too late to write to Santa?
1. Menswear Bow Hair Clips – $8
2. Glitter Clip Frame Purse – $12
3. All Purpose Satin Bow – $25
4. Tiny Luck Necklace – $32
5. Lion Cuff – $16
I’m not a good cook. I felt like I’ve tried (my hubby would argue against that), but just cannot get it down pat. I don’t know if it is a fear of getting hurt or just a lack of understanding of all things culinary (my mother never cooked either so I didn’t grow up in a kitchen), but I’m pretty terrible. I plan on continuing to make attempts, as I’d like to be able to cook something for our future children, but I digress.
Something I am good at is baking. I really enjoy it and find it to be therapeutic, especially while done listening to amazing music and sipping on good wine. It also makes me feel very girly and domestic for some reason, and every now and then, I like that. And for those fun baking-related therapy sessions of one, cute protective wear is needed. Cue Be My Clementine!
Could these get any cuter? Ban.do never fails to produce the most fun accessories on the planet. These sequin heart shoe clips instantly make a boring pair of shoes turn into a party on your feet! I love all things glittery and sparkly so these immediately called to me. They have most definitely been added to my Christmas wish list (listening husband?) and should be added to yours too! FYI, there are plenty of other shoe clip styles to choose from on the site if these are not for you (but seriously, how could they not?).
I’ve decided that Vivienne Westwood is a vile and evil sorceress that is hell bent on destroying my bank account. I also place a little of the blame on Rock ‘n Roll Bride for introducing me to her absolutely adorable collection. The second I set eyes on them I became obsessed with having them, along with the heart shoes. I started scouring Ebay and Google in a frenzy, but unfortunately, they are still out of my price range. I’m hoping someone somewhere will take pity on me and purchase them for me. Gosh, this shoe fetish is just getting out of control.
Chances are, if you read my blog, you are a part of some sort of fandom. And the chances, again, are pretty high that one of those fandoms is the Potter franchise. If you are a Potter fan (or Potter Heads, as we are called), there is a serious countdown in your agenda right now: the premiere of Deathly Hallows Part 1. The movie will be released on November 18th in both traditional and IMAX theaters, and I already have my tickets for opening weekend in hand! Not only will I be attending the movie itself, but I will be attending a themed party afterwards so it is imperative that I ditch that boring Muggle wear and pick up some wizard-worthy threads. Thankfully, I’ve found the Evietees Etsy Store! They carry all sorts of fun Potter gear that cannot be found in your run-of-the-mill, local Hot Topic assuring that you will be wearing a unique piece of Potter-dom. Accio fun!