Must Have List: Fall

Although we don’t have seasons here in South Florida, it seems like Fall is in full swing for all the rest of you. Plus, us Floridians really love traveling during colder months so that we can experience it ourselves. For this reason, I thought it was necessary to feature some of this season’s must have looks. That, and I absolutely love cold weather clothes – I just think people look classier and more put together. Wouldn’t you agree?


1. Essie’s No More Film {here}
2. Free People’s Vegan Leather Skirt {here}
3. James Jeans Coated Denim {here}
4. Spot Mesh Dress {here}
5. Metallic Cap Flats {here}

For more great Fall looks, check out my buddy, The Fashionable ESQ’s, list here!

Happy Hump Day: Matt Bellamy

If you don’t believe there is something sexy about Matt Bellamy, you definitely have never seen him perform. This small little British Lima Bean (as I affectionately call him) really lights up a stage. He is the true meaning of showmanship. If you have not heard of his band, Muse, please make sure you change that. And soon. Perfect opportunity for local readers? Muse is finally headlining a South Florida show in February and you can buy your tickets on Friday! I can honestly say that attending their concerts are like a religious experience, and I can’t wait to watch them front and center behind that barricade. Who is joining me?

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What I Wore: Dotted Denim

Ever since my Forever 21 fiasco that caused my self-imposed strike (proud I haven’t stepped foot in a F21 since the incident), I have been lusting over a good pair of dotted denim. I thought I had found the perfect pair at F21, but ha-ha, jokes on them! I found a fantastic pair at my favorite Marshall’s location that look even better! It’s always a tough job to pair patterned pants, but I like how these make it pretty easy with their dark denim wash and white dots. Have I mentioned how much I love all these fun trends? I feel like fashion has been taking a turn for the more whimsical and youthful and I couldn’t be anymore excited. I feel like I’m playing dress up every time I walk into my closet!

Top; H&M {similar}
Denim; Jolt via Marshalls
Loafers; Target {similar}
Arm candy: various
Necklace; Charming Charlie {similar}

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A Little Me Time

After some rough weeks, I thought it was time to have a little “me” day. Although, I’m pretty sure my idea of a “me” day is different from other girls. For me, it was getting a crazy-colored dye job and a fandom tattoo! I couldn’t be happier.

I’d just like to say that my hair stylist is the bomb. She always knows exactly what would work great with my style and isn’t afraid to take the risks I ask her to. If any of you readers are in the South Florida area, I can’t recommend Valerie at Kendall’s Peter of London enough. My orange and purple ombre is beyond. BEYOND. I think this one has even topped the pink!

Later that night, I was able to finally put my fandom (and endurance) to the test by tattooing the deathly hallows on my ribs. It had been something my best friend and the hubs had wanted to do as a bonding experience and although it didn’t work quite as planned (we just couldn’t sync up), it is pretty special. Another great recommendation if you are looking for a fantastic tattoo artist is Javier Betancourt at Ocho Placas – he did such an amazing job and has great “bedside manner.”

How was your weekend?

Happy Hump Day: Michael Trucco

Never thought I would be saying this, but I love Battlestar Galactica. I actually cannot wait to start eating my way through the final two seasons now that I no longer have to spend every waking hour studying for my exam. It’s everything good about TV and storytelling and…it also has a lot of eye candy. Namely, Michael Trucco. He’s pretty.

For more Battlestar yumminess, check out my previous post on James Callis here.

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Halloweenie!

It’s that time of year: HALLOWEEN!
My absolute favorite holiday is just around the corner, so Casa Melificent is already slowly making its metamorphosis into Spook Central. Nothing makes me happier than to pull out that box full of goodies and start putting them around the house. We are nowhere near done, and I definitely want to tackle some of those awesome Halloween DIY’s floating around Pinterest, but for now, it’s a good start.

Do you love Halloween? What Halloween projects are you most looking forward to work on?

Style This! {Target Dress}

My dear old friend, Aliza, was sweet enough to ask me to help her style an outfit revolving around a really cute Target dress she had recently bought. She also added that I should probably add these kind of posts to Melificent. And you know what? I agree! I love putting together fun outfits for not only myself, but others too. I frequently help the hubs’ style his models for shoots when I can and find it so fun! There’s nothing like rummaging through other people’s closets. Am I right, ladies?

So if you’d like me to help you style an outfit and feature it here on the blog, shoot me an email at: meli@melificent.com

Without further ado, here is the fun outfit I put together for Ms. Aliza:

1. Fluo Pearl Cuff {here}
2. Origami Clutch {here}
3. Nameplate necklace {here}
4. Owl studs {here}
5. Wedges {here}

Although I’m not sure what the event/occasion is for this little number, I figured it needed a punch of sass. And that punch came in the form of killer shoes. I wanted them to be the focus of the outfit, so all other accessories kind of took a backseat since the dress is already quite bright as well. However, they still provide a fun and young, albeit understated, feel. Hope you like what I came up with, Aliza, and I hope to do more of these in the future!

PopBasic Launch

I know there are a lot of sites that promise to send you goodies on a monthly basis based on your style and interests, but I was instantly drawn to Popbasic‘s take on it. They send you what they refer to as a “micro collection” every month that features one basic and two pop (or statement) pieces. It fit my style aesthetic perfectly – as you all know, I love to pair basics with bright and bold pieces to really make an outfit, well….pop! It just seemed like a match made in heaven. And now the site is prepping to launch next month, and I could not be more excited!

I also love that their idea of a basic is a polka dotted blouse, and that each parcel comes with a little beauty or lifestyle surprise. You can decide to buy it as an entire parcel or select individual pieces, which will be priced between $50 – $100 (with free shipping). If this, too, is all making you clap like a baby seal, click here to check out the first collection video and here to save your spot (it’s free)!

Clinique For Breast Cancer Awareness

As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and one of my favorite makeup companies of all time, Clinique, is making their voice heard. This year marks the brand’s 20th anniversary, which means 20 years of handing out pink ribbons, 20 years alerting women to be scanned regularly, and 20 years smiling with those who have won the battle, as well as crying with those who did not. This is a cause near and dear to me, as my family has had some close calls and many of my friends’ loved ones have suffered through this terrible disease. This year’s theme is Courage, and I couldn’t think of a better adjective to describe the women fighting this battle every day.

Believe in a world without breast cancer. Know we’re here until it’s true.

Clinique will be spreading this awareness by making available a line of pink ribbon products during the month of October whose proceeds will go directly to raise funds for medical research. These include (pictured above from left to right) Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm [LOVE this product], Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion [my all-time fav], and Clinique Courage Pin. Make sure you pass by a Clinique counter near you and scoop up one of these amazing products that will benefit such an important cause.

And for all of those courageous women out there, know that your strength is admirable. You are the true heroes in this world.

What I Wore:

What a gloomy weekend we had down here in Miami. It was definitely not the way we all wanted to welcome Fall, but here’s to hoping the sun decides to make a comeback soon. I know I’ve mentioned on the blog before that my mood gets severely affected depending on the weather (hello SAD), so I find it absolutely necessary to remedy it by wearing something colorful and adorable. It’s just the only way. ;)


Cardigan; c/o Conversation Pieces
Heart pin; c/o Ban.do
Tee; Forever 21 {similar}
Jeans; Forever 21 {similar}
Shoes; Report via Marshall’s
Arm candy; various
Earrings; Forever 21 {similar}
Skull ring; Charming Charlie {similar}
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