KDS DreamCatchers

Hello my friends and I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen to become an ambassador for KDS Dreamcatchers.  I have been admiring their Etsy shop and Instagram page after discovering them from Sand Cloud.  Those gorgeous tie dye towels that I have shown you before were created by the creative and talented KDS Dreamcatchers.  They not only sell dreamcatchers but also have mini dream catchers for your car, mobile versions of the dreamcatcher for babies nurseries, clothing and more.  When it comes to tie dye this is the best I have seen, not only are the colors vibrant and bright but the company is also green, for every purchase you make 1 tree is planted in a National Forest and 1 tee shirt is recycled.  Not only will you be supporting a small business by purchasing from their Etsy shop but you are also joining the movement in making our planet a greener place.  This is just one of the many reasons I am so excited about being an ambassador for this amazing brand.

Below are some photos of some of my favorites from their Etsy shop.  You can follow the link below to their shop and use the code Wanderlust15 to get 15% off your order at checkout.  I also will add a link in my favorite shops and the photo of the dreamcatcher in my side bar will also direct you to their store.  Also please be sure to follow them on Instagram @KDSDreamcatchers to see new items and what cool things they are creating and how they are dedicated to making the planet greener.

Starfish center Dreamcatcher 

White Center and Tie dye bottom Dreamcatcher 

Car Dreamcatchers perfect for hanging off your review mirror

Mobile for a babies room which is a great idea I think, colorful and unique

KDS Dreamcatchers Etsy Store use Wanderlust15 for 15% off

This is just a few photos you need to visit their shop or Instagram page so you can see all the amazing products and bright vibrant colors.  You will quickly be like me and love every item.  I can't even decide which one I want lol, for sure I am ordering one for my car and then I want one for over my bed.   Happy shopping and make sure you leave me a comment below if your order, I would love to know which one you loved or how you all like your products.  Have a wonderful evening and thank you for all your support always, XoXo

Spring Bucket Bags

Another purse post for everyone, I have covered cross-body, quilted, saddlebags, small or mini totes and cross-body,  now I am going to show you some bucket bags. My favorite is the Tom Ford and Prada bucket bags but honestly all the good designers have amazing bucket bags this season. I don't have the money for a high end since I got my Christmas splurge bag from hubby, he got me a Chloe black studded saddle style cross-body bag for my Christmas gift. Valentine's Day is almost here but he already gave me the Alex and Ani love struck arrow bracelet and the heart wrap in rose gold, along with a key, crown and crystal heart charm for the necklace he gave me for Christmas. I have a wallet and watch on my wish list, (not an Apple Watch btw) I want a new Rose Gold watch. Have a few I love which you will see in my Valentine's Day gift ideas post later this week. 

I have started purchasing designer inspired bags, not knock off fake bags but bags that are designed to look like high end bags without the name of the high end designer, and of course made of faux leather and suede. I have found some amazing Chloe look a likes from several shops as you have seen in prior posts and some being from Forever21, Jessica Buurman, and LuLu's. 

These are the high end beauties, if only I had hit the Powerball when it was high. Hey a girl can dream right? Instead I am paying medical bills, medications and physical therapy payments ugh. But right now getting my illness into remission is most important. Family and health always come first. So let's take a look at some designer bucket bags. 

Do you have a favorite? I left the Tom Ford bag out since its in my previous post with the Gigi Hadid outfit inspiration. 

I love the fringe Prada, Chloe and Rebecca Minkoff bags myself. Now here we have some great bags that look a lot like the above for way less. 

My faves here are the fringed out black and brown Forever21 bags, I love fringe. Then the two from Lulu's are cute also, love the Pom Pom trim on the black and then the brown looks a lot like the Tom Ford style bag. These are all under $45 and as low as $23. You can't go wrong. 

Below I am going to give you a large selection of bucket bags from styles, designers, stores, colors and prices. Enjoy and would love to know which is your favorites or what one you may own or have to buy. 

Have a dliteful week and lots of good stuff coming this week;). XoXo

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Gigi Inspired Winter Look for Less

Happy Sunday, I hope everyone is keeping warm this cold winter weekend. Even here in South Florida we are experiencing cold weather. Last night the temperature dropped into the 40's and is remaining in the upper 50's today which is rare for us. I know all over the country everyone is experiencing very cold weather and many are seeing snow.  I was going through my emails this am and saw this photo of Gigi Hadid and her outfit was so appropriate for the weather, I love everything about it. She has such a great style, she can throw together pieces and not even realize she is making a statement. I love this oversized denim top with skinny multi denim patched jeans, suede sneakers, long coat and bucket handbag. I just purchased a purse two weeks ago on eBay that looks just like the bag she is carrying and found some amazing styles for less online that share, that was the first thing that caught my eye then I loved the way she paired her jeans with the oversized denim top and chevron fur long coat. I love denim on denim looks and with these jeans it makes it easier since they have several variations of denim colors.  Below are so photos that inspired me for this post and of course links for everyone to find similar items for all budgets.  The bag I got is sold out but I found a few similar and for even less then I paid for mine.  Enjoy and stay warm XoXo

When I saw her jeans I was instantly thinking about the Silver jeans I got last month that are distressed with the darker patches. They are a little more distressed but I think if like me you own something like this already you won't have to purchase another pair you could make this work for sure.   I will include a link for them below also.

Here is some more inspiration to make this look your own with similar styles.

I looked high and low for her jeans, think I found by Black Orchid link below where to shop.

I couldn't find the link for this jacket on ShopStyle so here you go:

Forever21 Faux Fur High Collar Coat

This one also was not available for my ShopStyle link below so going to include it here

Forever21 White Faux Fur Coat

Oversized or Boyfriend Fit

Chambray Button Down Top

Some looks I found that I posted links below, really you can find so many affordable pieces that are similar to her items so that you can create your own look inspired by Gigi.  I did my best to put together some of my favorites and tried to hit a couple different price levels for those who want to shop for low budget, mid and higher.  I sometimes don't mind buying inexpensive tops and bags but prefer to splurge on my jeans, or maybe since it isn't really ever cold here I might want to save on the jacket so I can buy a higher end handbag, it is all your own personal preference really. =)

Tom Ford White bucket bag, this would be my dream come true bag lol.

Tom Ford Leather Small Bucket bag

More affordable and good quality option by Sole Society, link is below in where to shop.

Free People Patched Jeans

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Friday Fashion Finale for January 22

My week of fashion finds and looks...

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Sand Cloud Denim Beach blanket

Hello everyone and happy Thursday. Just wanted to take a moment to share my latest Sand Cloud addition. If you have been following my blog then you know over the summer I became an ambassador for this amazing brand. They donate 10% of proceeds from each sale towards protecting marine life, one of the many reasons I love being a part of this amazing company. The other reasons are the quality, multi use and purposes of their products and outstanding customer service. 

As you know I own many of their towels from the tie dye Wanderlust towel, I love because my promo code for Sand Cloud is Cr8tiveWanderlust25, the bohemian wrap in blue and grey, the coral pillow towel, and the aqua blue zipper pouch towel. I am so thankful to everyone who has signed up to become apart of the team using my link, as well as purchasing towels using my code. Thanks to you I have been able to get all the towels I have except for my first one with credits from being an ambassador. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please contact me via email at dlitefulcreations@ymail.com and I will send you all the information to get started on your way to helping raise money for protecting marine life and starting your collection of multi-purpose and high quality beach towels, bags, blankets, and phone cases. 

With my most recent credit which I have held onto for months waiting for the release of new products I ended up deciding to order the large denim blanket. It isn't a new product but I have another credit and enough points to get more credits towards future towels or purchases, I want to order the round tie dye towel but it has been sold out and then still need to add a bag towel to my collection. I got my daughter one for her birthday and Christmas she loves, but need one for myself. I was hoping to be able to borrow hers but no luck lol. 

I ordered this larger blanket style towel and the denim version because I was looking for something large and durable to use when we go to the park, concerts or even the beach for lunches or just sitting on the lawn to relax. From previous times I know the weather can sometimes be nasty and I may end up having to sit in wet grass or even mud, I used my blue bohemian towel at a previous concert, it was easy to wash and dried really fast after the show. I am very happy with my selection it is durable, and very big in size. I love the added zipper pouch for keeping my personal items handy but also safe. 

Make sure to visit their website and check out all the amazing products as well as taking a look at some of my older posts featuring Sand Cloud items. I have used my towels for many things from blankets, towels, for my youngest daughter to nap using the pillow towel, as a sarong or wrap cover up at the beach, as a scarf, shawl and wall decor. It is so much more then just a towel. The material is light weight which means it dries really fast, the patterns and design are very trendy and fashionable, love the fringe detail on the towels, removable and washable pillow on the pillow towels, vibrant colors and more. 

Below is my link along with some of my favorite towels and a photo of my recent addition. Be sure to use my code CR8TIVEWANDERLUST25 for 25% off your purchase and like I mentioned above if you want to join the team email me so I can send you the information you need to sign up. Thank you again to everyone for ordering and joining using my code, I am so appreciative:). Have a wonderful Friday and have some great styles to share for the end of the week along with more spring fashion finds and trends. I will have my swimwear post for 2016 finished by the weekend. Been working on it all week and hope you are ready for the newest trends in swimwear which I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek at the Mercedes Benz fashion week here in Miami a couple of days, plus this is one of the swim suit capitals since we have summer weather basically year round. Thanks for passing by XoXo. 

SAND CLOUD TOWELS SITE

CR8TIVEWANDERLUST25
PROMO code for 25% OFF Sandcloud towels and apparel 

I have the coral color in the pillow towel not grey. Then iris and mandala in the bohemian design, sea foam in the pocket style, wanderlust tie dye, and denim XL blanket towel. My daughter has the tie dye bag. 

Indigo tie dye towel bag. 

Denim XL blanket towel. 

#savethefishies 

Cr8tiveWanderlust25

for 25% off your orders and click my link above.

Silver Jeans, tees, lightened hair and pink manicure

Happy Sunday Funday, excited to say I finally was able to take some photos for the blog. Next weekend is my scheduled styled shoot but tested out setting up my tripod and using my remote with my Nikon D610, it was a success. I don't know why I waited so long especially since I have such an amazing camera and gear. I haven't been feeling amazing with the cooler weather my aches stand out more and seem to get worse. I mostly wanted to test doing this so instead of trying to squeeze every look I want to shoot for the month into one weekend collaborating with a makeup artist, photographer and coinciding with getting my hair done. This worked great and now I know I can easily set up a shoot anywhere, anytime.

Enough about that, I will have the photos later this week once I have some time to go through and edit my favorites for the blog. For now I have my recap from the end of the week. 

French Terry Oil Wash Green Top, Fashion Junkee

Thursday was a rainy day but had an important doctors appointment. Luckily my hubby is on a Thursday and Friday off schedule this month so he was able to come with me. Didn't get the best news ever but wasn't awful either. Being sore j wanted to dress comfy so went with my army green long sleeve top from Fashion Junkee paired with some old Silver Jeans and my camouflage Tom inspired sneakers I got last spring when we went to Jacksonville for Rockville. It rained the first day and my converse were still soaked when we woke up for day two so we went to Walmart to grab some sandals but I found these. Didn't want to get flip flops because I knew it would be mud pits and didn't want to be splattering mud up my back side all day lol. These were under $5 and best move I spent because they are so comfy. It was my last day with my dark red hair also because Friday I had my hair appointment to start the lightening process. I wore my Pandora feather charm my hubby got me to match the ring he got me back over the summer. 

I also paired some of my favorite Alex and Ani bracelets. My birthstone, initial, spiked green bracelet, pineapple, Buddha and feather charms. I try to grab ones that go with my necklace I pick out or match with my clothes and he green from my birthstone went well with the army green and camo I was wearing. 

A quote I found on Pinterest while waiting at the doctor's office. This is so true. I don't like hate at all, it's a strong word and a strong feeling that we shouldn't allow ourselves to ever feel. Sure there are a lot of things or people I don't care for or like but I don't hate anyone. Even people who have done horrible things to me. I find it's easier to not hold onto feelings of anger or remorse. 

Decided to throw on my Wifey tee from ILY Couture and some Pam & Gela tie dye grey stuffed sweats when we got home to relax. 

These pants are the ones mentioned above by Pam & Gela, they are so comfy. I went with a large and they are big have learned a lot of their items run big but I remember Juicy was the same way years ago when I wore the brand often. I use to wear a P or XS then, yes I was smaller but not a lot smaller then I am now. I have found I am a medium or small in the Pam & Gela pieces. Some of their tees or tanks are fitted but most are looser or oversized fit. 

Livin On A Prayer tee, The Light Blonde

Was excited to receive my newest pair of Silver Jeans. For sure my favorite ambassador program, they are and have been my favorite jeans ever for over a decade. These are a light grey, and are the Suki mid ankle jeans in distressed look. They fit amazing, have some patches under most of the holes to keep them reinforced, but then some are regular holes that you can see the skin underneath. Love this look. My tee is by The Light Blonde, another package I was so excited to receive. I am planning to use the tees from Ali's website for my upcoming feature. I was so happy when she emailed me back to tell me she liked my blog and social media, that she would be happy to collaborate and have me feature her online boutique, and amazing tees with such positive messages. Excited to share them all styled after my shoot this weekend. Have some cute looks in store and ideas or inspiration for styling graphics tees. Tees use to be paired with jeans or shorts but not anymore. I know I wear graphic tops with everything and to all style events.

Livin On A Prayer, such a good 80's jam and such inspiring words for a classic graphic tee. I can't get enough of graphic tees and tanks, I own hundreds now and you can see some of my collection on Instagram under the hashtag #MelissasTees. Again wearing my Pandora feather pendant and more Alex and Ani bangles. 

Silver Jeans Suki Mid Ankle Slim $99 Grey

Close up from the front of my new Suki Mid ankle slim fit, grey distressed jeans. 

Side and pocket view. They really are an amazing fit and the color is gorgeous. Not like any other pair of grey jeans o own. They are so light and have that nice washed look to them. These are for sure my new favorites. A must have for spring and the warmer weather coming soon for those in the colder climates right now. 

A few selfies from the weekend with no makeup, and my hair after attempting to lighten less than two month old dark burgundy red hair. It looks lighter and it's really pretty. Can't wait to get it all light so I can reveal my next color idea. I never have changed my color this fast. Usually I wear it for six months to a year but red isn't my favorite shade on me. It was really pretty and I got tons of compliments on the color but really want to go lighter. Been wanting to for a while and was there with the orange after the blue craziness but for the holidays wanted to try red. It was fun the Pravana colors are always a lot of fun because they are so bright and vivid but I am so excited for my next color combo that I am eager to get it light enough. It has to basically be white to do what I want to do. It will be a pastel lighter color combo for sure. Stay tuned.

Sunday Funday outfit was this Inc International Concepts metallic star 3/4 sleeve sweatshirt paired with you guessed it, my new favorite grey jeans by Silver Jeans. 

Can't get enough of these jeans. They are so comfy and cute. 

My pink sparkly manicure I got done today. Broke a few nails so went short. Even have a cut in my knuckles from packing away Christmas decorations. I did good I had long nails for a few months, since October and my nails grow fast so by next appointment they will be long again. 

Nails after my manicure, I use the gel polish now because it lasts on me the regular polish works on my toes but my nails tend to chip within a day or two without the gel. My toes I painted myself this time and they are Zoya Storm which is a light black glitter based polish. It has a grey tone which I love. The pink polish I picked is so pretty and girly, I love it. 

I will add shopping links below for items that are still available. Was super excited to score a Pam & Gela Sophie white tee with black lip graphic from Nordstrom's. Was surfing eBay and on the bottom they showed the tee on sale for $50.98 clicked the link and they only had mediums so I ordered it. Good timing because when I went back to share with a friend they were sold out in a few minutes, great price for sure. Have some amazing deals coming this week like always, and check out my prior post featuring a shop I found late last night. They have some amazing trends for bags, shoes and clothes. 

Off to relax, spent the day at the nail salon with my girls and then my Aunt's house to exchange Christmas presents finally. Sad she got news she will be most likely leaving for Alaska do to her job. She works as a traveling nurse and has been lucky to be here close to us for a while now, her contract ends in March and they wanted her to go to Miami or Alaska. She told us she would rather be in Alaska then fight the traffic from her current home to Miami daily. Sad to see her go since we reconnected last year during the holidays and have grown very close again. Hoping that because the doctors aren't happy at her hospital to see the girls leave that they will reconsider the contract so she can stay. If not I will finally get to see Alaska. That's one good thing. Lol. Everyone enjoy the evening. XoXo 

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If I can't find I do my best to find similar styles, and items that are not on Shop Style I added links below the photos above to make it easier for you to know which link is for which items.  Enjoy and happy shopping