My week of ootd posts

My Week of Fashion OOTD posts...

Here are some of my #ootd posts from IG and Twitter.  

I found these cute tunic babydoll dresses last fall and ordered a tan one, it arrived damaged so the owner of the eBay shop was kind enough to let me keep the damage one, which I sewed the seam that was undone, and she sent me this one to replace for free.  Love when a store has amazing customer service and goes above everything to make sure their customer is satisfied.  I could not find an exact match but below found a close one in navy.  If you search Umgee Babydoll Tunic lots of styles will pop up and all different prices.

Similar design in Navy 

Tribal Navajo Boho Tunic Babydoll $34.95

I happened to get very lucky one day when walking the shopping plaza by my house and one of the little boutiques was having a sidewalk sale, I found my white crochet and fringe detail vest marked down for $7.99.  I tried to find a good bargain deal but had a hard time even finding this style vest.  Right now the fringe all over vests are trending, which I ordered one while searching I found for under $25 on eBay.  I saw they were trending and selling for over $35 up to $50 so grabbed one that was $22 with shipping.  Love it.

Off White Crochet Fringe Vest $42.49

My sandals are knee high MIA black gladiators.  I had a gift certificate I won for PacSun so I scooped up two pairs of these and some feather print Converse, along with a few cute graphic tees and tanks.  I found links for the same sandals below in both brown and black.  I have a similar dress to the one above in tan and brown with a red, blue multi colored Navajo style print on the front chest area that look amazing with the brown sandals or brown boots. 

MIA Black Gladiator Sandal $89.99

My necklace I was able to find almost the exact same one at Maurices.com below

Metal Bar Necklace with Fringe $16

Last up my bracelet, purchased from my local Forever 21 store.  As you know their stock sells out fast and is always changing.  I could not find the same exact one, mine is a stretchy silver turkish looking bracelet with little bells on the outside.  I found this pretty etched silver bangle 

Silver Etched Bangle $6.90

My wrist party is Alex and Ani bangles, I have a retired feather bangle, the charm feather, buddha charm, monopoly dog, and pineapple charm.  I also am wearing one of my PuraVida Bracelets for a splash of color.  Be sure to check out PuraVida and use my code MelissaSep10 for a discount when checking out.  They are a great company donating money to many charities and proceeds from the sales of all the items helps employ local Costa Rican Artisans.

    More Karma Less Drama tee by LeMotto.  Black and white pencil skirt from Forever 21, statement necklace for Walmart for $5, Rock & Republic heels ( best heels ever so comfortable), Alex and Ani charm bangle and heart beaded stretch bracelet, mixed with some gold plain bangles and my Juicy Couture Locket and Key bracelet that was a gift from my mom.

Striped Pencil Skirt Forever21 $12.90

LeMotto More Karma Less Drama On Sale $21

   

TexMex Tee A Rosy Outlook $28

Womens Favorite Plaid Merona $22.99

My gorgeous necklace is a pink agate slice from Adam Rabbit Jewelry on Etsy.  She had a $10 mystery necklace sale where you would receive a mystery necklace valued up to $30.  I have many pieces by her and love them all, this one is no exception it is beautiful.  She does not stock this exact same necklace in her shop but one of my favorite stores does have the same stone but with gold chain 

Pink Agate Slice Necklace Adam Rabbit $20

My tee shirt was a special order from Girl Monday Apparel on Etsy.  They have lots of fun and humorous sayings on many styles of tees and tanks, we all know I love graphic tees and tanks.  I have found so many amazing shops that I love.

Monday Girl Apparel Etsy

My BillaBong Women's tank is sold out at Pacsun.com, I did find them in stock in all sizes below

BillaBong Catch the Moon Dream Catcher high low tank $22.95

My jeans are Jcrew Boyfriend jeans and I have several pairs, they are one of favorite fit and style jeans I own, the distressing is just right and they fit amazing.  Also they are made of the softest denim. I do not put these in the dryer, they are washed on delicate or my steam cleaning setting then hung to dry.  Grab them while they still have some left.  I got them on sale every time and just grabbed a last pair before they are all gone.  Size down one size for good fit.

Jcrew Boyfriend Jeans Sale $89.99

Use my code MelissaSep10 for 25% discount on all PuraVida orders

Silver Hammered WishBone Black String $15 MelissaSep10 for 25% off

I'm a sweet disaster tank, feather kimono with pom pom trim, Hollister boyfriend jeans and Lacey Ryan necklace. Details below for items.

Sweet Disaster tank $16.80

Hollister Co Boyfriend Distressed Jeans $59.95 Sale $25

Boho Pompom Feather Kimono Wrap $25.49

Lacey Ryan three layer feather and faux stone arrow $29

My tee is from Pony Show in Nashville, they have an Etsy store and I have to say all their graphic tees and tanks rock.  Love this store and love all their other vintage items also.  Great find for sure.  

Pony Show Nashville

or some that have not read this in my previous posts, I am a Silver Jeans Co Ambassador and love this brand.  My first pair of jeans they sent me when becoming an ambassador for their brand we're these amazing Boyfriends jeans I had wanted to order for a few months.  I have over 20 pairs of Silver Jeans and the only style I didn't own were the boyfriend style.  These are now one of my favorite go to pairs of jeans whether cropped or worn ankle length.  I love them with everything I wear them with.  Check the out in the link below.

SilverJeans Boyfriend $94.00

My purse is my everyday bag, I got it from the Christmas in July 50% off sale at Bohemian Vibe Boutique.  It is currently sold out and I am looking for others that are comparable.  They did have a brown in stock if you want to check the link below.  It is an amazing bag and I get compliments every day, people always think it was way more expensive.  I paid $30 for it retails for $60, best $30 I ever spent lol.  I have used it daily unless I need a brown bag or something smaller.  It comes with a wristlet style pouch that is attached to one of the straps, then has fringe detail on the sides love love love.  

Fringe Tote Bag $60

Above tee is also from Pony Show same link as above...

My amazing shoes from Sophie May Shop in Utah.

Grey Strappy Ankle Boots $40

Gypsy soul floral tee and Not all who wander tee in blue from Boho Circus.  You can find both tees at 

Boho Circus

Gypsy Soul tee by Boho Circus with a Lace kimono from PacSun, Gunne vintage 70's floral skirt and Turkish coin necklace I got off Ebay for under $10.

Gypsy Soul Floral Tee $32

Above link for the Gypsy Soul tee is for a Unisex Medium please be sure to get your correct size.

My kimono is sold out couldn't find but you can find many styles similar on eBay.

Bohemian Turkish Coin Necklace Silver $7.74

I am the queen of finding items that are really on trend or hot selling items for less.  I saw these necklaces two years ago in a high end catalog for $75-95 and matching bracelet was $50-65.  I got the necklace and bracelet for $10 with shipping.  They are made very well, the material is thick and I have owned my necklace for over a year and worn it many times nothing has broken or happened.  My bracelet I have had a couple months less than the necklace and same thing both are solid well made pieces, very heavy.  Love them and can't imagine anyone who paid the high end price because these really look identical.

Not all who wander tee, Boho Circus

Desert Shirt Cactus, Not all who wander $29

Also available in other sizes and colors, this link is for the unisex Medium.  

Floral Bohemian Tassel Kimono Coverup $8.90

Necklace is from one of my favorite Etsy Jewelry shops, Fawning in love.  It was a one time item but she does have similar items and lots of other great pieces everyone should check out.  Make sure to pass by her shop and show some love.

FawningInLove Etsy

Hope you enjoyed my week of fashion and hope the links help you find the items I wore that you like, trying to make it easier for everyone who reads the blog.  

Tex-Mex, Cold Beer & Live Music...

TEX-MEX COLD BEER & LIVE MUSIC...

Flannel, Tee, Jeans & Boots

Who doesn't love a weekend music festival or concert. I know I love all types of live music, mix in some Tex-Mex, cold beer and on a Saturday a little college football, that is a perfect day for me. This weekend had a little country concert festival with some amazing chili and food trucks with so many choices of food. Dressing for this event was a breeze with my awesome graphic tee by A Rosy Outlook. One of my favorite Etsy shop finds and loving their sister store Boho Circus. Did a recent blog feature on these two stores last month. These family owned gems have some of the coolest graphic tees from bohemian, gypsy style to Texas themed apparel. They also sell home decor, goods and accessories. 

   

My favorite part of fall fashion is layering and boots.  I love to layer pieces and accessories, then who doesn't love the chance to break out their boots.  Where I live it is usually in the 90's year round but we do get the occasional temperature drop and as soon as we do I break out the layers, scarves and boots.

   

I picked up this flannel at Target the other day.  It is made by Merona and has a checkered almost buffalo plaid print on the inside and when you fold over the sleeves.  Link to purchase is below.

  

Shopping:

My jeans are from American Eagle, I got them at their outlet store a while back and they are from their blue label line.  I know they are skinny jeans and found a pair similar.

AESkinnyJeans $49.95

The boots were from Target last year, I got them on clearance at the end of the season for $12-15.  You can find similar pairs at Target this year.

My flannel is from Target by Merona.

PlaidFavoriteShirtMerona $22.99

My tee shirt is by A Rosy Outlook.  You can get it in a tee or tank.

TexMexColdBeerLiveMusicUnisexTee $24.95

Photo from Arosyoutlook.com

TexMexColdBeerLiveMusicTank $28.00

Here's to music festival and carnival season approaching.  Enjoying live music, cold beers, football and some good ole Tex-Mex.  Have a fabulous week everyone.  

    

Ootd Fashion Post

Today I am packing for our vacation, currently in the process of washing the last load of laundry and just finished cleaning the house. I always love to leave the house spotless, and have fresh linens so when we come home we can just relax that first evening. I also try to wash my clothes the last day of vacation or when we have some down time since we rent a house, that way I don't come home with two weeks of dirty laundry. It is a great way to do things because then you can come home from vacation and chill instead of having to clean or wash clothes the first couple days you are home. 

We are super excited to leave tomorrow am, we are picking up the rental car and booked a mid size SUV but my hubby called because the girl told me I could get a free upgrade the day I pick up and looks like we are going to get a Tahoe for the price of the Explorer or Equinox. I drive the large Lexus SUV, but we don't like to put mileage on my car if we don't have to, we are hoping to get the Tahoe or even a mini van if that's all they have, since it has more room. We will be gone two weeks and need lots of room for luggage along with room to stretch out and be able to relax while driving. I always over pack lol, and have two daughters so we have a lot of luggage. 

While I am traveling I will be updating and posting on the blog, especially while we are driving to the locations. I am hoping to be able to have time to work on some of the posts I have had ideas for, for some time but just haven't had the time to sit down and type up. I have several reviews on shops and products I would like to share as well as some more photos. 

Today I just wanted to quickly post from my iPhone and upload some new photos of some of my ootd posts from Instagram along with my new hair photos, and some other new stuff I got. I am excited and sad I will be missing the annual Miami swim fashion week but my post on the Traingl bikini will be up on several local blogs thanks to my amazing boss. It isn't the same post I shared here but I plan to repost or share the link here. It has more photos of the suit on, detailed photos of the suit, from stitching to buckle and more. Plus I review not just the swimsuit but the website, live chat, customer service, sizing, material, shipping and discuss some research I did on their return policy and how others felt about returning their suit. Keep an eye out here and on my Instagram for that, also I will be showing some of my favorite Miami swimsuit designers along with the best swim fashion shows to hit, the ones I would have been at for sure if I wasn't away on vacation. I was lucky enough to work this passed week and weeks prior with several amazing designers on helping set up or design their booths, style their shows and more. I am sad I won't be here for the actual event but it has been amazing being part of it. Also got some super cute bikinis and cover ups to share when I return. Hoping by the time I get back I will have my custom Betty bangs bikini made, and can show you how amazing her suits are. She makes them all by herself with her sewing machine, she is famous for the teekini where she took band tee shirts and sewed them with a lining turning them into sexy, super hot, swimsuits that were all the buzz here in Miami and south Florida. I am lucky enough to have met her many years ago before her line took off and she sent me one bikini many years ago and I just recently contacted her about getting a custom made gypsy bohemian vibe bikini made, she promised me as soon as swim week was over she would make it. 

Okay enough rambling about that lol, here are the photos I wanted to share below. I will add details below each photo. Also I will be adding the links to the site and posts little by little, as you can see in some posts I have already changed them. I post most of my blog posts from my iPhone because it is so easy, all my photos are in my phone and I just find it so convenient. Only down side I can't add the links to sites. I like to have a few links that make it easier for you, the reader to just click and be directed straight to the web page or even the product I am showing or reviewing. I promise I will have most of the more recent posts updated by the end of the month. 

Enjoy my photos and new stuff I have gotten. A few items didn't make it yet, I still have till six tonight for UPS and Fed Ex to deliver, I may update if they do make it later adding some more photos but if not I will have some amazing handmade jewelry I ordered from a sweet lady I met on IG @gypsyhavenjewels and some other eBay scores. 

This super cute Caftan style top is from Forever 21. It is made of a super sheer, light weight gauze style material, with a pull tie right below your bust to adjust, it really accentuates your figure and looks amazing. Love the black Aztec style pattern that trims the top. It can be worn as a dress or beach cover up, or like I have it with some light weight leggings in capri length. 

I chose to pair it with my Adam Rabbit raw citrine necklace and a silver crescent moon with star necklace I found on eBay. 

Can't see them but wearing black Tory Burch sandals with silver TB logo and a similar design black and cream bottom. Love TB sandals, flats and even her flip flops. 

Got this super cute pair of pajamas at Target. I also got a pair with icecream for breakfast, and ones with little cute foxes on them. Wanted some light weight pj's since we will be in the hot south and Texas. The cute doughnut socks I found at Forever 21 and also have a pair with Pineapples and Foxes, which made me have to grab the fox pajama's also. I was told the fox pjs are normally only sold online but I guess someone had returned them to the store, my daughter also wanted a pair and when I asked the lady looked to see on the computer if they had any in the back or in store that maybe we over looked, but she said that they were a online only item and had been a return. They are super cute and for $14.99 can't beat it. 

I ordered a large order from Wet Seal over two weeks ago and it arrived this week. I got this cute, Go climb a cactus tank, for $6 and these ripped white Machine denim jean shorts for $10, also wearing my Forever 21 cactus necklace. Can't wait to rock this in Texas. I also got other shorts, jeans and tops you can see on my Instagram page, @cr8tivefashionwanderlust. You can also always look just at my graphic tee and tank collection on Instagram by using the hashtag #melissastees. Makes it easier if you only want to see my collection of graphic tees and tanks versus all my other many photos lol. 

More cute tops from Boho Circus. Love this Free Spirit, VW with feather graphic tank and the Radiate positive vibes tee. The kimono underneath I scored for $3 bucks off eBay. It's gorgeous and have seen the exact same and similar ones from $25-45 online. It has the tassel crochet style bottom and lovely blue teal floral print. I love it. 

M new hair color which I call rose gold ombré. It's a light blonde to reddish, orange, coral color ombré, there are shades of peach and coral as it gets darker. It is blended lovely and after having to strip my hair two days in a row, thanks to a product I have been using for around 6-8 months, Olaplex, my hair is even healthier them before. Normally it would be fried but this Olaplex three step product is amazing. The blue I had didn't want to come out the neon shade was very happy and didn't want to leave but the orange eventually just covered it and canceled it out. 

Looks brighter due to the lighting but it is a gorgeous white blonde that fades down into a peach, coral and then orange and brownish red tone. Love it and couldn't be happier. Judy, a new stylist I found did it for me and used of course Pravana colors, that's all I use in my hair and again Olaplex. 

Here wearing my pam&gela tank I got for $20 off eBay, blonde power! Love it this is my third top from their line. I have two tanks and one tee. Love them. 

Wearing my silver jeans suki shorts and forever 21 kimono, the necklace is also forever 21 and the bracelets are Lacey Ryan, and lokai. For those who don't know already I am a official brand rep or as they call it at Silver jeans, a Silver jeans Ambassador. I was so excited am honored to be asked to apply to be a part of this amazing program and then even more excited and over joyed to get the email welcoming me. I love silver jeans and have worn them for over a decade. I will have an upcoming post dedicated to the brand and all the many styles I own. 

Have to run and do some stuff quick but will be back to finish the post shortly, sorry to run mid post but looks like rain is coming and have to get a few things done quickly so I can start packing. Promise I will add the rest of the photos and new items shortly. Ty ✌️❤️😘