Tuesday Trending

Happy Tuesday to all, wanted to quickly share my outfit posts and my new face mask addiction with everyone. 

Graphic tee is by Pam & Gela, my striped grey and white pencil skirt is from www.Taralynnsboutique.com. You can order this or many other hot fall trends using my promo code, WANDERLUST to save 15% off your order. 

Here is a preview of a few of the amazing new styles I got from Tara Lynn's Boutique. The left is the grey and white cotton, totally comfy pencil skirt called the Easy Breezy, middle is the red button me up pencil skirt and the right one is a grid black and white patterned Cassie skirt. WANDERLUST is the promo code and she also has some amazing long sleeve tops, dresses, skirts and accessories all great for your fall and winter wardrobe. 

Monday I started the week with my Friday I'm in Love graphic tee, you can follow her on Instagram @Fridayiminlovexo and message for ordering details. Available in cream or charcoal. Faux perforated suede vest with fringe is from Target. 

My chokers are both made by Ettika jewelry. The top one is black onyx and available at www.shopbop.com. Bottom one is the tiger eye dropped feather charm and you can purchase at www.southmoonunder.com.  Ettika jewelry is launching their sister store Charged Jewelry you can follow them on Instagram @Chargedjewelry. 

They are giving away 101 prizes which includes on grand prize gift certificate then 100 bracelets to the winners. Enter here: http://woobox.com/8mjipc/hwrtoe

My jeans from my Monday outfit are Silver Jeans Co flare jeans with raw unfinished hem and exposed buttons. They give the vintage look and vibe I was going for. Bracelets are Sashka Co. These are hand made in Nepal and you can use my WANDERLUST25 for 25% off at www.Sashkaco.com.

My most recent Rocksbox arrived and loving my Kendra Scott gold and rose gold long pendant necklace. You can get your free trial month with no strings attached using my code MELISSASBFF10 now.  www.rocksbox.com

Pam & Gela lace up sweatsuit in blue from their huge warehouse sale. Necklaces Kendra Scott and bracelets are Alex & Ani with the matching rose gold Kendra Scott cuff.

Rose gold charmed arms by Alex & Ani with one Kendra Scott cuff at top. 

My mask obsession is by Beauty Stones, I tried out and then posted here several times on their Green tea facial mask for acne prone skin, my teen daughter has had issues with break outs for a few years being a teen and having hormonal changes as well as being a makeup lover, she has been using this mask for over a month now twice a week and has seen amazing results.  These masks are mess free and easy to apply, you simply place the mask on your face and then let sit, I have to adjust the eye holes cause they are small but it depends on the person.  After letting it sit for 20-30 minutes we then massage the remaining product after removing the mask into the skin.  My daughter and I both have sensitive skin, and usually any products for acne cause redness, irritation and drying but this product is opposite.  Neither my daughter nor myself had any additional or abnormal break outs like you will have sometimes when starting a new product.  My daughter noticed right away a change in her skin, her red scars or marks from past acne began to lighten in the first week, her skin was noticeably softer, smoother and after two weeks she has noticed less breakouts and even during that time of the month which is when she would get the most irritation or acne flare ups.  She has now only been using the mask and discontinued her prior acne treatment products, she uses a daily facial wash for acne by Neutrogena and then her morning moisturizer with the use of the mask 2-3 times a week.  The honey mask below is a new product I just received but will be using this month and will have a review on the Honey mask coming soon,  I want to try it for at least 2-3 times or even maybe for 2 weeks so I can give you a good idea of the results.  I highly recommend to Green Tea mask for acne prone skin or if you had acne, wanting to reduce redness or old scars, prevent break outs, even skin tone and moisturize.  

You can purchase these masks at www.unearthbeautystones.com  and use my code DLITE15 for 15% off your order.  If you have any questions feel free to email me, comment below and you can scroll down a few posts to see my daughter's video applying the mask to show you how simple and mess free it is and read more on our review of the Green Tea Mask.  You can also follow Beauty Stones on Instagram @unearthyourinnerbeauty

Have an amazing week everyone. Peace, love and light always xoxo.

Summer Jewelry trends

This post is a follow up post to prior posts made back in April, May, June 2016. All photos were taken from back on April 26, 27 and the months of May, June and July. You can scroll back and see several prior posts with this same brand which I work with as a review team member that I joined in April 2016 any and all allegations or false and being done by someone who has stalked and harassed me for 2/3 years now. They recently began working with several brands I was working with prior to them and now trying to claim works I posted prior to them. 

ETTIKA

JEWELRY

www.Ettika.com

This summer the hottest jewelry trend has been the come back of the choker. I started seeing these shortly after the holidays all over and even purchased a suede long tassel style with crystal in Forever 21 later I discovered it was designed by Ettika Jewelry.  I am not a brand ambassador on their review team. It has been an honor, I was chosen to be on their review team after winning the Still Surprise you turquoise and gold beaded choker from their online contest with Saks. I posted a few prior posts but wanted to put together some collages of all the styles I own for you and where you can get your own. 

** GOOGLE All photos are mine taken by me and most of these were posted as far back as April 2016 the person trying to make false DMCA claims has been copying and stalking me for 3 years have proof dating back to the summer of 2014, please contact me via email Dlitefulcreations@ymail.com IG and Twitter removed one photo of jeans and I sent a counter claim the photos will be restored in 10 days.  Top row of photos I posted the week of April and all photos here were posted prior to the persons claiming I copied or posted similar content even owning any pieces by this brand, I am the victim and have proof, sorry readers dealing with false accusations and some committing perjury to discredit me.

Turquoise is my favorite stone, color and love how this choker can double as a necklace and even worn as an anklet. They look amazing solo or stacked with other beaded chokers or long necklaces for a fun eclectic rocker boho chic look, which is just my style. Ettika.com

Above is the Lucia choker in gold and black you can find this at Ettika Lucia Choker FreePeople.com. Ettika carries a lot of fun pieces but they have been collaborating with some amazing stores like Free People, Saks, Revolve and Shopbop to name a few. As you can see in the above collage this one also can be worn as a bracelet. 

Next up is the suede Role Player choker, one of my personal favorites. This looks good with everything and I have worn it out for evening looks, with everyday style outfits, swimwear and of course with graphic tops. You can find this stunning boho rocker vibe choker at Role Player Ettika Choker Revolve.com

If you like a rocker look, which is a tie for me with the bohemian look, then this is right up your alley. This is the Velvet stacked star choker, also available in leather and several colors. You can find yours online and in stores at Stacked Star Choker FreePeople.com. 

I love how thick this is, and it has star details which look great with band tees and a little black dress. 

Ettika collaborated with Shopbop and released their Still Surprise you choker in onyx and gold available at Still Surprise you Onyx/Gold Choker ShopBop.com. This can be layered with all their beaded and thin chokers, then also can be worn as a bracelet. These look amazing stacked. 

While I was out of town on my annual summer road trip Good Morning America featured Ettika in their steals and deals segment. They had over 20 different styles of their beaded chokers on sale for $15. I of course had to grab a few because my daughter also love them, and they are so versatile you really can't go wrong with owning many different colors and styles. Ettika.com

My latest to arrive is the leather stacked choker with silver accents. I love this so much. This is so rock n roll and looks amazing with my graphic tee collection. It is braided leather straps and the silver accent is the perfect little something for an edgy feel or look. You can purchase this choker at www.freepeople.com. 

I can't wait to share more of my favorite pieces by this amazing brand. They not only sell chokers but they also have longer necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets available you can find them on social media @ettika and online at www.ettika.com. Enjoy your Friday everyone and cheers to an amazing weekend. Peace and love always 

Xoxo 

Vacation outfits

Hello from Virginia the state for lovers. I have been enjoying my vacation and spending time with my father's side of the family. I love coming to visit my Aunt because I don't have a lot of family and being here reminds me of my father, who passed away 15 years ago. It gets a little emotional for me but it's a happy emotion. 

        Rest area off I-95 north in NC 

We have done a lot of sight seeing and fun adventures. Today we went to some vintage and antique stores, also some great local thrift stores. I didn't buy much surprisingly because I know I need to really do a huge closet clean out when j get home. Besides losing a lot of weight since changing my to new medications and treatment plan, I just have accumulated so many things this passed year. I love clothes and seem to always find so many amazing deals I just can't pass up. 

I don't have access to a laptop or computer until I get home but figured j would share some of my outfits as well as some of my photos from our trip. Once I return home I promise to add links for where you can purchase some of my pieces or similar items for the pieces that are not available anymore. 

     The Light Blonde & Silver Jeans Co. 

I started my vacation in my Livin on a prayer graphic tee, this tee is made by The Light Blonde and you can find her on Instagram @thelightblonde. She has so many amazing graphic tees and tanks with the best messages. I love positive vibes and messages, you will find a large variety of amazing graphic tops in her shop. I paired my tee with a pair of dark Silver Jeans. Silver jeans are my favorite they are so comfortable and fit amazing. 

My tassel necklace is by @31ements on IG and bracelets are some of my gold tone Alex and Ani favorites. 

                Lovers Gonna Love

We stopped off in SC on the way to VA to break up our ride and I was dressing for another day of mostly riding in the car. I decided to go with another amazing message graphic tee by The Light Blonde. With all the recent events in the news I really felt like spreading good positive vibes and this shirt says it all, Lovers gonna love, a flip for the positive people out on the Haters gonna Hate. Why would anyone want to be thinking about hate in a time where we need to come together and love one another. I paired this cream and burgundy graphic tee with some matching burgundy brick red Rag and Bone jeans. These particular jeans by Rag & Bone are so soft and they really don't even feel like jeans. Also they fit great. Bracelets are by Alex and Ani, I recently added a few more to my collection from the Bonaroo festival collection. I got the peace love music with floral border along with the green free spirit. I also got a beautiful beaded mermaid wrap, I love beach themed everything since I piece of me is always at the beach. 

       My Aunt's beautiful home in VA 

My Aunt has such a lovely home in western VA. Every time we come to visit I think of Gone with the wind. 

               Wanderer Bracelets

Above are some of my bracelets by Wanderer bracelets. I recently became a brand rep for this amazing brand that has all their bracelets hand made in Bali using sustainable water buffalo bone. I love their designs and they have a style for everyone. Here I'm wearing the shell, anchor wrap and feather. You can use my code MELISSA20 for 20% off your order. If you are looking for a gift these make great gifts and it's not just for beach lovers they have their custom coordinates bracelet that you can enter an address for a location and it will give you the coordinates on the map for the location, then you can order it on your own custom bracelet. These make great gifts for someone special. 

              Ettika Jewelry Choker 

Love my Ettika, Surprise you still beaded turquoise and gold choker, available at Shopbop.com and GMA had a special for $15 with Ettika for some other colors and styles of this multi use beaded piece. I also wear mine as an anklet and bracket. I was so excited to see one of my own photos featured in their recent email send out for these styles. 

 Junkie Threads Tank ✖️ Silver Jeans Co.

Junkie Threads was kind enough to send me a few styles of their graphic tanks to wear for my blog and social media. This feather design being one of them. Love it and paired it with my boyfriend jean shorts by of course, Silver Jeans Co. I have every pair of their shorts for summer because I loved the fit and styles. Usually shorts aren't easy to find, you can't go wrong with Silver Jeans Co. These are the perfect length and if you like shorter shorts you can just roll them up one or two more times for that look. I also have the frayed bottom shorts in blue denim then a light grey. Love the fit of all their summer styles. 

                Appomattox Virginia 

Love history and especially anything from the Civil war days. My father was a big history and Civil war fanatic so it's awesome to visit places like Appomattox battlefield and town to see where it all went down. 

           Alex & Ani "Charmed Arms" 

Above is a shot I took at my aunt's house in one of her many beautiful garden areas she planted herself in the spring and they are so gorgeous. Two years ago I shared some amazing pictures of her garden when I visited my last time. Then I was big into macro photos this time I was more into my film camera and did take some bird shots also. Love my Alex & Ani collection. Can't wait to get home to some new pieces I got while away on sale and also grabbed a couple new bracelet designs for my collection. 

   Pam & Gela Ice cream tank with Silver                                                 

        Jeans Co frayed bottom shorts.

A favorite graphic tank I got for summer by Pam & Gela. Been entering their summer contest on Instagram tagging my shots with their I'm not sorry hashtag with hopes to win $500 value wardrobe pieces from their current collection. 

Paired with the shorts I mentioned above by Silver Jeans Co with frayed bottoms. These are slightly different then the grey style I have, these are a little longer then have a frayed hem with some slight distressing. I tend to distress all my jeans if they don't come distressed and sometimes I will distress more if they only have a slight distressing to them. These I did distress some more then they came with. I also add patches sometimes but not on these. I love how these fit and they are so comfortable. Perfect length. 

Junkie threads RAD tank paired with a lace kimono from Pac sun and of course Silver Jeans Co boyfriend shorts in a lighter denim with distressing. My choker is the Role Player choker available at Revolve.com. 

Feather tattoo my daughter drew for me a couple years ago and I loved it so much I got it tattooed on my arm for Mother's Day that same year. 

Stacking Ettika Lucia and Surprise you still chokers. You can get the Lucia choker at FreePeople.com and the other is available at Shopbop.com. 

Tank is by O'Neill women's and my frayed bottom Silver Jeans shorts. 

Forgot to post this before we left my Aunt's house didn't hit post. Will add links to click and take you to websites once I'm home and have access to my laptop. Thank you for passing by and my next post will have some more outfit pics and then some shots of where we visited the end of the week and weekend. Hope everyone has had a great week and weekend. 

Peace and love always. Xoxo 

Ettika Jewelry

Another post I did using photos taken prior to the post you can find them dated and shared on my social media accounts. My original Ettika post was made back in April 2016. The person making these accusations began to work with several brands and is now trying to claim my most recent posts using older photos and posting content I have posted on social media and this blog prior to these posts, claiming I stole it copied their original work. This is untrue I posted these photos and all content prior to this and other posts before they did, dating as far back as April 2016. If anyone has been the victim of being copied it would be me. I posted the beaded turquoise choker photo on my Instagram April 25 and 27 this person didn't post the almost exact photo till end of June. Person has copied my style, tags, photo style and blog 

I was so over the moon back a few months ago to receive a notice on IG I had won the Ettika contest for their Saks win your wish list contest. They sent me their amazing turquoise and gold Still surprise you choker. I was over the moon about winning and then got an email from  Ettika telling me that they loved my feed and photos asking me to become a part of their review team. I was beyond excited and honored. I am obsessed with accessories and I was so in love with my choker I had won and couldn't wait to see more of their products. 

Ettika Still surprise you choker, retails for $30.    Link for shopping:Ettika.com

My first review team choker was the Lucia black and gold choker that you can purchase online or in stores at Freepeople.com. 

If you follow me on social media you have seen my posts of this amazing choker which can also be worn as a bracelet or anklet (same as the Surprise Turquoise choker). 

My teen daughter borrows them from me all the time and every time I wear them I get so many compliments on them. 

The Lucia choker comes in black and gold or silver and blue, again you can purchase your choker from Freepeople.com. Free People Lucia Choker

Next up was my Role Player suede choker, every style is so unique and can be worn with so many different looks. I really have become such a huge fan of all the Ettika jewelry. This choker you can find at Revolve.com.  Revolve Role Player choker

I love to wear it with my off the shoulder tops for the summer and with all my amazing graphic tops. 

Here I paired the Role Player choker in tan with my denim Silver Jeans dress. I got a ton of compliments on my choker and kept it simple just wearing the choker, then pairing with a leopard clutch. (Clutch from Tara Lynn's boutique, link in my favorite shops in side bar.) 

My most recent choker is the Star stacked velvet choker in black and gold. This choker you can find in store or online from FreePeople.com, it is also available in other colors. I will have more photos of it coming in the days ahead on since it just arrived yesterday. I love how this one has a thicker look and the stars really add that something extra to make this piece versatile for day or night or casual to dressy looks.   Free People Stacked Star Velvet Choker

I recently took my daughter to a concert last Friday and wore my Surprise you still choker in turquoise and gold to accent my outfit. Truly love this brand and can't wait to share more amazing designs by them. Be sure to check out their IG @Ettika and Ettika.com. 

Hope everyone has an amazing week and so excited to be leaving this weekend on our annual summer road trip. Peace and love always xoxo 

Stacked star choker available at FreePeople.com 

Stacking the Lucia choker from FreePeople.com with my Surprise you still beaded turquoise and gold choker. 

Role player choker available at www.revolve.com 

** I have not been compensated for my review or opinion, all opinions on products or reviews are my honest and true feelings about products or items.  I will never post or become affiliated with or a brand rep/ambassador for any brand that I do not and would not purchase, wear and stand behind for quality and style.