Woopsie

I can’t believe I forgot to type up a Lovable Friday post this week!
That makes 2 weeks where I haven’t shared some of my most favorite things, and I’m so terribly sorry!

::bad, bad blogger::

I promise I’ll bring my A game next week, but for now, here is something I have re-discovered and fallen in love with all over again this week: Radiohead’s Fake Plastic Trees. It’s just one of those classics that just never gets old, and makes my heart sad and happy at the same time. I love that music can still do that to me, and I hope it always does.

 

If I could be who you wanted
If I could be who you wanted all the time

Happy Hump Day: Kit Harington

Today’s hump day was a request from my dear friend, Eli, but I have to say that I was definitely 100% in agreement. I actually first heard about Game of Thrones (the book series) at last year’s Comic Con when I incidentally started chatting up the owner of TheOneRing.net (yes, I’m that kind of dork) and he filled me in on the epic stories. I actually wrote the books’ information down in my iPhone and I will never forget him telling me that when I read them, I would want to thank him profusely. And although I barely have time to read anymore (but so desperately wish I did) and am only 1/4 of the way through the first book, I have to say that he was right. It’s a fabulous story, and one of the only ones that managed to be translated accurately into an equally kick ass TV series (I’m such a sucker for a good fantasy). I am totally and completely hooked. But I digress….how adorable is newcomer, Kit Harington, that plays the absolutely lovable bastard, Jon Snow? I find myself pretty mesmerized by his lips every time he is on screen. Aren’t they just perfect? I know quite a few girls that wouldn’t mind keeping you warm at the wall, Mr. Snow. ;)

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Squeeworthy: Disney Pop! Vinyl Figures

I definitely had a physical reaction when I saw these adorable figures. Disney definitely knew that it had to capitalize on the hip vinyl toy craze, and such was born the Disney Pop! vinyl figure collection. Sure, they have Vinylmation, but there is just something much more special about this series. Or maybe it’s because I’m bitter that I always got the same damn Vinylmation figures with every blind box I purchased. Or maybe these Pop! figures are just too darn cute for their own good. Either way, I am now lusting over certain characters, Maleficent obviously being my number one, closely followed by Stitch. And if you find that you can’t choose just one (or 5), you can purchase the bundle for a whopping $150.

Which one is your favorite?
Wouldn’t it be lovely to have one (or some) of these for a giveaway?
I guess a girl can dream…

Memorial Day Photobooth Highlights

I kind of pride myself on planning some pretty fun parties. Although that means I feel some serious pressure during the planning phase, there really is nothing like the high of throwing a successful fiesta. And our Memorial Day pool party was nothing short of amazing, partly due to the fun photo booth we put together in our entry way. It was a super simple project: 2 yards of IKEA fabric, duct tape and lots of handmade props combined with dollar bin finds. Without further ado, here are some of my favorite shots.

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Melificent Mentions

So I know I said I would be taking a week-long hiatus, but I couldn’t help but share some of these amazing nods to both myself and the blog. It’s been pretty exciting to see this blog take shape over the past couple of years, and I love having it as my unofficial 2nd job. I’m even more proud of the opportunities that seem to be sprouting all over lately. I can only cross my fingers and hope this string of amazing continues.

Photo credit: Jessica Blaine Smith

Both myself and my girlie outfit for SheCon were featured on Tyra Banks’ beauty and fashion website, Type F. Check out the rest of the slideshow to see other Miami ladies strutting their fashion sense both at the convention and on the streets of Lincoln Road.

I was also published on my first blog outside of Melificent for Ultimate Coupons. I wrote up a post about shopping gluten-free on a budget, which is a topic I am constantly grappling with myself. If you are also anti-wheat, make sure to check it out. Who knows? You may get some pointers! Also, the site has some fabulous ways to cut back on spending without losing style, comfort and fun so make sure to browse around a bit.

Little break

Busy busy little bee this week, so I’ll be away from the blog.
I hope you all had a great long weekend – I sure did!
Our pool party was a success, and I will have a lot of fun photo booth pictures to share with you when I return.

Nothing but love, sunshine & rainbows!

Memorial Friday

Credit: RGBmonster

Sorry to not be able to share Lovable Friday with you all today, but I am very busy planning and getting ready for our Memorial Day pool party tomorrow! I hope you all have an awesome long weekend, have a blast and stay safe! Also, don’t forget to wish us sunny skies – it’s supposed to rain and that would just be awful. Positive thoughts!

Dreaming in Ginger

While looking through Pinterest, this picture caught my eye immediately. Besides being a gorgeous photo of a gorgeous girl, I couldn’t help but drool over her equally gorgeous hair. It instantly made me miss my red hair. Although I have been having a great time as a blonde (seriously starting to believe that they have more fun), and think it’s a really flattering shade for the summer, I am pretty sure I’ll be mimicking this one for my birthday. It’s just so vibrant and eye catching, don’t you think? And not to toot my own horn, but I’m pretty sure I make a pretty hot redhead.

What shade are you hoping to or wish you could rock this summer?

Happy Hump Day: Justin Timberlake

All photos found via weheartit.com

I’m giving you free reign to mock me: I used to be a really huge *Nsync fan. I’ll give you even more material: I still listen to all their albums and dance around my room while I’m getting dressed. But, a Justin Timberlake fan I was not. I found him to be so irritating and such an attention whore. He stole everyone’s solos (man, he is starting to sound like Rachel Berry) and professed to adore the color baby blue. I’m pretty sure I would have paid money to be able to slap him around for a bit, and the last thing that would have crossed my mind when I was 19 years old was that one day I would love him. Well look at that. Not only do I love him, but I adore his solo music, his acting and his hysterical sense of humor (hope you all caught him & Gaga on SNL this past weekend). Although I really do miss him on the music front (again, never thought that would come out of my mouth), he really seems to have some fun movies coming up like Friends with Benefits and Bad Teacher. Oh, and he’s got killer abs. Proof below. ;)

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Romper Room


Photo via weheartit.com

While trolling the beach over the weekend, I could not help but notice that everyone was rockin’ a romper! I am a big fan of rompers, but mainly when they are on other people besides myself. I just do not think I can pull them off since I think my legs are my weakest feature, but after seeing all the fun, fabulous fashionistas strutting their stuff up and down Lincoln Road, I think I may give one a whirl. Well, maybe after I take up spinning again….

Here are some of my favorites:

Urban Outfitters

ModCloth

Pinterest

Lookbook.nu

Yumi Kim

Are you a big fan of the romper revolution?
Let me know in the comments!