Return from vacation, back to reality week of ootd & armstack IG posts

My OOTD, Arm Stack & Tee photos

Wanted to do a quick post of some of my Instagram ootd posts and armstack posts. Going to get my Instagram feed connected to the blog soon promise but for now sorry to be behind since my return from our summer road trip. Have been really spending a lot of time at the doctor working on new treatment and getting my health on track. A minor set back but my blog is still getting worked on and I hope to have it updated fully soon. For how here are some posts you missed since my return. You can go to @Cr8tiveFashionWanderlust to follow me on Instagram and GypseaWanderer for my Twitter feed, I am newer to Twitter but learning my way. All outfits have details on my Instagram page if you tap photo and I will do my best to cover below shots. 

Have a fabulous weekend and keep an eye out, have a special blog feature I am working on for two sites I found on Etsy that I love. BohoCircus and A Rosy Outlook. Excited to share this feature with you and will also have an exclusive promo code for August you can use to purchase items from their sites. I plan to work on it this weekend, had hoped to go live with the feature this evening but my husband took off a shift and we went bowling then he had to go back to work tonight. He has off tomorrow so we are hoping to spend some quality family time at the beach, I want to make sure I can sit down at my laptop and really dedicate a couple of hours to this feature so I am in no rush, this feature means a lot to me. I will have photos, lots of bohemian inspiration, and the lovely story of the ladies behind the sites and designs. Promise if you love kindred spirits, boheniam style, vintage looks, and gypsy vibes, you will love this post. 

Enjoy my photos and thank you to everyone for all your well wishes, kind words, support, encouragement and for being supportive with the new shops, brands and products I have featured recently. It means a lot to me and only promise to continue to bring you more amazing posts, products, reviews and shops I love that I hope you will also love. Have a blessed evening and dliteful weekend xoxo ✌️❤️

//Top from Forever21•Jeans Silver Jeans boyfriend cut, distressed denim•Necklace Fawninginlove from Etsy• Bracelets are a mix of Lacey Ryan from Maurices and Lokai•Purse (only partially seen in pic) Tory Burch.//

//Graphic Gypsea tee by BohoCircus•Kimono with Feather print EBay score•Necklace local artisan made from Key West, Shell charm•Bracelets are a mix of @GypsyHavenJewel on IG and Etsy, Rocksbox turquoise and silver arrowhead bangle and Lokai classic and limited edition blue.//

// All same details as above but here you can see my favorite new jeans, the boyfriend jeans by Silver Jeans Co. link in my favorite shops section on side bar. I recently became an ambassador for this brand and I am excited/honored because I have been wearing and loving this amazing brand for over a decade, I highly recommend this brand and have before becoming an Ambasssdor.//

//Graphic tank, with pin up style art from Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas•Kimono same as above from EBay•Silver Jeans Santorini cropped, distressed jeans•Fawninginlove Feather Agate necklace from Etsy•Bracelets again a mix of Lacey Ryan and Lokai.//

//Same outfit as above and all same details, note you can find links to Lacey Ryan's site, Silver jeans and working on adding my favorite EBay stores soon, on my blog site in sidebar under Favorite shops. Can't be seen on mobile site only full desk top site.  Also you can find Lacey Ryan's collab with Maurices at www.maurices.com. Any other shops I haven't listed yet but mention just leave a comment on the post or send me a email, you can find my email under contact tab, and I am always happy to share.//

//Dress from Target (last spring) love the lace racer back strap detail (can't see in photo) & pockets. The color is gorgeous and really cheerful, perfect for summer•Lace Kimono is from Pacsun clearance•Silver and turquoise shorter necklace made by Fawninginlove on Etsy (a favorite)•Long necklace I made when I sold jewelry many moons ago for fun on Etsy and Store Envy.//

\\Ring is a silver embossed, cuff style, bohochic ring from Bohemian Vibe Boutique•Bracelets are some I made that match the long necklace, Rocksbox silver and turquoise arrowhead bracelet from their inventory sale, Lacey Ryan and Lokai//

// Graphic tank, from a post a little while back, featuring style steals and is a look alike for a high end designer tank retailing for $60 found this inspired tank for under $10 at WetSeal.com•Paired with basic fold over waist yoga pants from VS.//

//Killin' it graphic tank was a eBay score for $10•Kimono from Forever21 with white embroidering and lace trim•Silver Jeans cropped style•Necklaces, short rhinestone feather charm found on EBay, long horn necklace from Lacey Ryan at Maurice's collection. Love the chain has a rhinestone detail and silver beads•Bracelets appear to be all three Lokai bracelets, the classic, limited edition blue and the camo WWF.\\

//Sharing a morning Coke since I am not a coffee drinker, we were heading home from vacation and our last stop Tallahassee Florida by my favorite, FSU.\\

//Graphic feather tank with " Happiness is free, Be Happy", from Maurices.com. Love the back of this tank also it has the slit open look•Lace Kimono by Pacsun clearance•Feather necklace from eBay and Lacey Ryan from Maurices.com horn necklace•Jeans are JCrew boyfriend distressed denim•Bracelets Lokai triple stack.\\

                   Arm party shots 

//Silver embossed, bohemian ring from Bohemian Vibe Boutique, in my favorite shops and prior posts•Beaded bracelets are some turquoise ones I made awhile back to sell and found recently when cleaning my office, Alex and Ani Feather silver bangle and the rest are Lacey Ryan.//

\\Some of the same bracelets I made in turquoise and green, a silver hamsa with turquoise beads from a local arts and crafts show, attend any I see or hear about, love to support local artists. More Lacey Ryan, you will see that name a lot I love her line and she is such a kind and inspiring woman. I own a lot of her bracelets sets, hand chains and necklaces. Again you see the silver snd turquoise arrowhead bangle by Rocksbox I bought from their inventory sale•Rings are my wedding ring and band, a turquoise hand made piece, the arrow midi ring I purchased on sale from Macys.\\

//Classic Lokai paired with some Lacey Ryan bracelets. My favorite thing about her line is that all her pieces can be mixed and matched, they are fantastic for stacking like I love to do. Check out my tag on Instagram with some of my favorite armstacks or armparty shots #melissasarmstack.\\

\\Silver jeans below•Rocksbox turquoise and silver arrowhead bangle•Gypsy Haven Jewel from Etsy Buddha beaded bracelet•Lokai classic and limited edition blue•Bohemian Vibe Boutique silver, embossed cuff style ring and my wedding bling.\\

//Lacey Ryan mix and matched bracelets, love the blue drops with blue beads, tassel and cork beaded bracelet, and gold beaded with red and blue decorative stone from maurices•Lokai classic clear bracelet.\\

It's late so tomorrow I will be sure to read over, proof and make sure I didn't mix any details up or leave any out. Have a great weekend xoxo 

Happy times always

Hello all and hope your week is off to a good start, I have had to deal with many issues lately with immaturity at it's finest but deciding not to even talk about it cause all it does is give the people satisfaction of thinking their horrible actions are working when really are they are doing is hurting themselves not me. Below is my update of my ootd posts and I hope that everyone is great. I am doing amazing, my job and career is taking off for me, health is getting better and my family is amazing. I am so blessed to be able to spend so much time with my daughters and excited for our upcoming summer vacation. Thank you to everyone for your love and support as well as kind words of encouragement and emails. I really am so blessed and grateful for everyone I have met through my time blogging along with my Instagram. Kisses to all xoxo

For now here is today, Happy Tuesday peeps ✌️❤️

Choose to be freakin happy tee! Describes me life right now with all the harassment and bullying, I am choosing to be happy because other then that situation I am happy. Life is amazing. 

Making an appointment today to get my hair colored in two weeks for the summer. As of right now going to strip the blue and purple out, make it all white or light blonde then have her add some coral, peach and pink. I like multi colors the designer in me loves contrast and texture. 

My ootd was this Pebby Forevee off the shoulder tee, Choose to be freakin happy, paired with my favorite Urban Outfitters Ecote black Maxi skirt. This skirt has side slits, lined, and pockets. It is on sale I believe now. I also have it in army green. Has that military cargo pant or short feel but in a skirt love it! 

My jewelry is of course by Lacey Ryan. Love my new necklace that has three charms in a gold tone. Wearing my grandma'a diamond pendant, Lacey Ryab beaded braceletsans and hand bracelet. Then have my Adam Rabbit jewelry blue agate gem stone ring, and a bronze midi ring from Wooden Arrow Shop off etsy.  I use to be a seller on Etsy for many years, making my own jewelry, candle pins, wreaths, floral decor, hand painted pieces and more. I now am hooked on buying stuff, I always find the coolest stuff. Just ordered some decor for my master bedroom two weeks ago and got some cool air plants and succulents. Love Etsy and EBay. 

Pineapples are something I have loved since my first trip to Savannah, Ga in high school, we learned that women would place pineapples outside the front door on the stoop to welcome soldiers. I loved all the decorative pineapples all over the squares and there were so many unique ones, and different styles of them. When ever I like something everyone starts buying me stuff like that. I was into owls, Pepe le pew, sun moon and stars, sunflowers, feathers, pineapples, cattle skulls, tribal stuff, cameras and Moroccan/Asian statues so every year for a holiday I would get tons of these themed things. My mom always buys me stuff at Walmart and brought me home a few pineapple tanks and a bikini top recently. I have the Lilly for target pineapple sandals and a beach bag with a pineapple button. This tank is older and have had it for a little while, wore it with a yellow cami and some jeans. The cute necklace is from Old Navy about a year ago and also have a Alex and Ani pineapple bangle bracelet then my daughter got me a cute ring from Forever 21. 

Getting ready for our staycation this weekend for the holiday and of course have to pack this poncho my mom got me at Cracker Barrel over spring break. Love this it's a sheer material with a flag print. When packing I realized how much red, white and blue stuff I have from over the years. Have some cute Vigoss shorts with red, white and blue blinged out pockets and star studs, my Itsy Bitsy Bands headband from last summer, cute flag print flip flops from Payless, then I got a new muscle tank from Target for this weekend. 

Got this poncho over Spring break from Urban Outfitters on sale, paired it with my Sneak Peek boyfriend jeans I have been saving up for, they were $42 but ended up finding brand new on eBay for 14. Was so psyched. Love when that happens.

The gold statement necklace is from a new upcoming local boutique that sent me a box of goodies to wear and post, they wanted to see how styles looked and what the public response was before purchasing items for their online and local store front. I will have more details on the shop in the weeks to come when they launch. I also am wearing a Lacey Ryan necklace with three charms, a arrowhead, gemstone and bronze bar. 

This sherbert colored fun dress is from Maurice's. I love these colors for summer they really bring out the summer tan. It comes with this cute braided belt. The necklaces are a crescent moon and star pendant my hubby got me and a silver beaded tassel necklace also from Maurice's. If you haven't checked out Maurice's online or locally, we don't have a store close by me, you should they have some of the cutest styles and amazing prices. You can also find the Lacey Ryan jewelry collab at Maurice's online. 

Last week my hubby had Thursday off and we spent the morning while the girls were at school at the beach. Had a breakfast at one of our favorite spots on the boardwalk at Hollywood Beach, then went for a swim and laid out. Was so nice to spend the day with my hard working man.  My bikini is from Target, every year I always get four or five tops and a few bottoms, I like to mix and match then I have lots of options. I also usually get one or two suits from VS and I love Betty Bangs Bikinis, they are hand made from tee shirts and super cute. 

Got this cute coverup at Target also, wish I had grabbed a couple more styles but didn't feel like trying on that day and they only had XS, M or XL so grabbed the medium and wasn't sure it would fit me good but figured if not my oldest daughter would wear it. It fit perfect and hope to find a few more usually all the good stuff sells out quick. 

Romper and crochet vest from Maurice's also paired with Lacey Ryan jewelry. 

Target clearance top with crochet detail, Loft cropped jeans, and a lace duster. The lace duster I got on clearance from Pacsun. Sandals are made by Candie's and are from Kohls a few years ago. Necklace again Lacey Ryan and Alex and Ani bracelets. 

Target Maxi Skirt, old navy tank, geniebra in black, my new favorite bras. It's hard to find good bras when you are larger busted but these ones are comfy and cute.  The black shoulder cover style cardigan is old think it's from Kohls also and the long necklace was from Forever 21. Love the forever 21 jewelry the price is good only be cautious wearing cause it can turn, I have started using a clear spray top coat I found at hobby lobby on a lot of my chains and rings, I use to use clear nail polish but some would chip off or you could see the brush strokes so tried the clear spray and it works amazing. 

Wrote this on Tuesday am but didn't post was going to check back at photos and then finish edit but didn't get the chance been super busy all week. Below is my last ootd from yesterday after work, didn't take any of my work outfit which I regret because it was a super cute Lilly Pulitzer dress I got at Nordtroms, thanks to my job perks. Coming up next post will be some Lacey Ryan Jewelry photos. My new favorite jewelry line and super excited because I was contacted by the designer herself from tagging all my photos with the pieces I have and she is sending me some goodies for my new blog launch and to wear on my ootd social media posts. Super excited about this because this is one of my all time fave jewelry lines. She has some amazing pieces and everyone is unique..

Have a great holiday weekend and enjoy the three day break. We are heading to the beach for the weekend. Excited to get my feather tattoo, a drawing my daughter made for me months ago. Will post photos. Hoping to have the new blog site ready to launch by the end of the summer, planned to launch the beginning of summer but won't be able to because I won't have the free time j thought I would.  Again enjoy your holiday weekend, be safe and Happy Memorial Day to all our veterans.🇺🇸✌️❤️

Yesterday after work snuck home before running to get the girls and skipped into my JCrew boyfriend jeans, this cute tee from Ethos, which he is changing the name of the company to Anchor & Buffalo. The cardigan is a white, drapped front cardigan with crochet back, I got this from Maurice's and was drawn to it because the back crochet looks like a cow skull, swear not sure if it is suppose to didn't see anything in the description but will post a photo it for sure has the look. Then I have on Lacey Ryan horn necklace and a feather necklace I got off eBay for a couple dollars. My favorite converse, me and my girls love converse. Vans and toms but converse the most, between myself and my girls we have tons of colors and patterns. These have feathers and were from Pacsun.  Hope you enjoyed my week of outfits and accesories. Any questions or if I left out any details please leave me a comment and I will get back to you. Happy weekend all. ✌️❤️🎶

Palm trees, beach vibes and Friday I'm in love

End of the week outfits from IG

This amazing weather had me inspired to wear this cute muscle tank from Love Culture and a pair of JCrew boyfriend jeans rolled up for a cropped capri look. Threw a black sweater short sleeve open front cardigan style top over it and some sandals, good to go. 

This super cute, Friday I'm in love tee is by Everfitte. Found this shop on Etsy and just made another purchase today. Got the same style hanky tee but in gray that says no ones likes a shady beach.  Love the soft material and cut of this tee. Necklace is from Wet Seal and was on sale for $6 and my purse is the Louis Vuitton Demair azure speedy. Have had this bag for a couple years now and matching wallet just broke it out for spring. During the spring and summer like this bag and then like the ebony or classic logo monogram brown for fall and winter. I have a speedy in the brown and then my classic monogram is the neverfull. 

 

Paired it with a cute silky jogging pant that is cropped from Old Navy last spring

Will add some more photos of some stuff I purchased this week at the mall, Target and some online purchase that arrived in the mail. Excited to see all the cute outfits this weekend from the kickoff of Coachella. Love festival season and want to go to coachella one year. Instead we have Rockville, a two day music festival with a ton of amazing rock bands in Jacksonville. I can't wait to go this year and taking my 15 year old daughter. I'm very excited because a lot of the bands are some of my favorites but most of all I can't wait to see Slipknot it has been several years since they played down this way. Love their live show and can't wait for my hubby and daughter to see them in concert. Have a fabulous weekend and happy shopping ✌️❤️