Denim Seeker Makes Its Way to South Florida

When shopping for jeans, I am immediately reminded of being a dressing room and overhearing a girl exclaim in utter frustration, “Where do people SHOP???” There really is nothing worse than treating yourself to a little shopping excursion, only to have a mental breakdown in a dressing room. Why doesn’t anything fit? Is it supposed to look like that? Maybe I can make it work.

Thankfully someone tapped into this frustration and created the Denim Seeker. What is this creation you ask? The Denim Seeker is a digital touch screen that maps out a shopper’s journey to finding the perfect pair of jeans. The tool connects shoppers with real women’s opinions and body types, 5 universal jeans that truly look good on every shape and size, and even a glossary of denim terms. As part of the in-store experience, Denim Seeker invites guests to select their body type, after which it will provide denim recommendations based on in-store availability. And the best part? The Bloomingdales in Aventura Mall is one of five in the country to house one of these bad boys.

This means you can head over to Bloomingdales, make your way up to the 2nd floor to the women’s denim department and find this glorious little contraption. Women of the world, rejoice! Now to find that elusive Cuban Hips button….

#StockingStufferSwap Reveal w/ Jessica

When I heard from my lovely friend Terri of Delightfully Darling that there was going to be a blogger Secret Santa of sorts hosted by herself and Amy of At The Pink of Perfection, I jumped at the opportunity to join! I love giving gifts even more than receiving them, so I had a great time picking out some fun and unique items for my partner, Jessica, whom you can find over at The Jessica L Blog. The idea was definitely a sweet one and I hope to participate in similar projects in the future – it’s such a fun way to get to know new (to me) bloggers.

So what was my swag?
A new cosmetics bag (desperately needed one of those); lip gloss; compact mirror & a set of glitter polishes, which I  cannot wait to test drive for some fun holiday manicures! Make sure to check out Jessica’s blog for her post on the items I sent her, and big thanks again to the ladies that put this all together!

Edit; check out my fresh & sparkly mani using one of Jessica’s sparkly polishes (paired with Essie’s Mojito Madness):

Connecticut Tragedy

I was planning on shooting an outfit post last Friday, but as you all know, we were shocked with the news coming from a quiet town in Connecticut. It had been the target for an elementary school shooting and many lives were lost, including those of innocent young children. As someone who works with children, I could not wrap my head around this tragic event. Needless to say, I was not in much of a fun, outfit post kind of mood, so you won’t see any this week.

Ever since I heard the news, it has been hard to get it out of my head. I pray for not only the parents who had to say goodbye to what matters most in their world, their children, but also to those that survived. They will never be the same, and their innocence has been needlessly robbed. May they all find some peace in all this madness.

What I Wore: Casual Edge

Over the weekend, I tweeted that I wanted the world to know how much I loved my pair of James Jeans, and several days later, I have refused to take them off. I think they are just the best thing since sliced bread. I know what you may think. Any pair of jeans labeled as super skinny are surely not going to flatter anyone unless those two words also describe their body type. Guess what? My pair of Twiggy Super Skinnies do not only flatter my curvy frame by making me look longer and leaner, but also are beyond comfortable. I’m pretty sure we may be packing our bags and running away with each other in the very near future. Sorry, husband.

Tee; Forever 21 {similar}
Denim; James Jeans Twiggy Super Skinny Jeans
Flats; Target {similar}
Sunglasses; Ebay
Necklace; The Limited
Bracelets; Ebay

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Ban.do Coupon Code!!!

Just in time for the holidays, I have a very special coupon code to share with all you lovely readers! Who wouldn’t want to find something sparkly, fun and whimsical from Ban.do in their stocking this year? I bet you’d be hard pressed to find any respectable female that would say they didn’t! For that reason, make sure to enter FEELPRETTY at checkout to receive your 20% all merchandise. Even better news? This extends until the end of the month (perfect for all those procrastinators)!!!

What would I use with that discount? Some of my favorites are showcased above (l to r): pop rock headband; glitter bow shoe clips; smoke & kisses bobbi set; metallic pom pom flower

Sparkle Plenty

Smarter words have never been spoken. Am I right, ladies?
Although I live by the standard that every day is a good day to wear sparkles, I know this time of year is especially reserved for them. So here is a round up of all my favorite glittery, sequin-y, and sparkly goods (whether you want to splurge or save):

 

1 Chevron Sequin Mini Skirt; 2 Sequin Scatter Prom Dress; 3 Kate Spade Charm Heel; 4 Striped Sequin Scarf

5 Sequin Pencil Skirt; 6 Gina Sequin Maxi Skirt; 7 Infinity Crop; 8 Polka Dot Sequin Top

What shiny thing have you been laying your eyes on this holiday season?

Pink Ghost Artist Necklaces + a Giveaway!!!!

As usual, the purveyor of everything super kawaii, Pink Ghost, is at it again! They have a new series of artist necklaces that will absolutely steal your heart. Each pendant is made of 100% maple and features a character from each artist’s universe: Afro Kelvin from Piktorama, Rainbow Bear from Crowded Teeth, and my personal favorite: Chubby Unicorn from Pow Pao (his diet mainly consists of macarons).

As if they weren’t cute enough, they are also limited edition (only 50 of each!) so make sure you get your hands on one as quickly as possible – I think they’d make great holiday gifts!

However, if you are more of a gambler, you’re in luck! I will be giving away TWO artist series Chubby Books from both Piktorama and Crowded Teeth to one lucky reader! All you have to do is follow Melificent on Facebook & Pink Ghost on Twitter! Easy, right? Make sure you sign up below as the contest will close on Sunday, December 16th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced that Monday in a blog post! So what are you waiting for? ENTER!

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Deck the Halls

I was so relieved to take a break from studying to be able to spend some quality time with the hubs & decorate our house for Christmas this past weekend! I feel like people jumped on the Christmas train way earlier this year – there were houses in my neighborhood decked out for the holidays well before Thanksgiving! What gives? I personally like to take holidays one at a time. What’s the rush, people?!


Have I mentioned how much I love having a faux tree? SO easy and low maintenance! The only thing I do miss is that delicious pine smell that no longer permeates my home. However, that’s nothing a little holiday Febreeze can’t take care of! ;)

Ps; although I find myself unable to sleep as soundly as I used to at night, I’m kind of in love with American Horror Story. I’m pretty sure Zachary Quinto is to blame (ohmyhawt).

What I Wore: Holiday Card Shoot


I always look forward to “making” our holiday cards each year. I mean, what’s not to love? I get to have fun taking adorable pictures with my hubs – can’t hate on that! Although I won’t unveil the actual holiday card until Christmas day here on the blog, I figured it was a perfect opportunity for an outfit post – and another excuse to show off my adorable new haircut!

Tunic; c/o Conversation Pieces
Tights; Target {similar}
Wedges; ShoeDazzle {similar}
Sequin heart; c/o Ban.do

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