Ootd Oct 10-17 posts...

My OOTD posts for Oct 10-17

Florida State University Gear

Love my FSU headband I got at the campus store when we visited Tallahassee in the summer time.

I have been a Florida State college football fan since I was a little girl so I have tons of tees, tanks, long sleeve shirts, sweat pants, yoga pants and apparel.  This tank I ordered right after they won the title not last year but the year before.  I was so excited I ordered a ton of new gear.

Girl Strong tee from Shabby Apple.  My feather rhinestone charm my hubby found on eBay.  The ripped denim shorts are from Fashion Junkee.  Links below.

Shabby Apple

Not sure the tee is still available couldn't find it on the site but did see some other cute similar tees.

Distressed Boyfriend Jeans $37 Fashion Junkee

My Pink Agate slice necklace is from Adam Rabbit Jewelry you can find the link to her shop in my side bar under favorite shops and prior posts with other pieces I own from the AR collection.

Loki bracelets are from: Lokai

The pink is limited edition for October for breast cancer awareness month and $1 of proceeds goes to Susan G. Komen.

The above flat lay outfit has my new flare jeans from Silver jeans and a feather pom pom trim kimono with Jessica Simpson wedges.  The wedges are a few years old but I can provide links for the jeans and kimono.

Silver Jeans Flare Suki Midrise

Kimono Wrap Feather

 Tee is from Tillys.com and was from the Lindsay Perry line paired with the Suki Flare jeans.  I have the link for the jeans above.  Also the crystal necklace I got at Tillys.com as well.  

Wearing my new FP look alike boots for some added height, I like height or heels with flare jeans I don't care to wear a flare or bootcut with flats, skinny jeans look best with flats or sneakers.  My ring is a bison hand made ring from one of my favorite Etsy Jewelry shops Fawning In Love.  She makes the most stunning and original jewelry.  She is a kind soul and her wrapping is so amazing you don't even want to open the package lol.  I will add a link to her shop below and should be in my favorite shops in side bar for sure.

FawningInLove Etsy

Bison Ring and amazing handmade jewelry/accessories

Tank is from PonyShowNashville on Etsy

Kimono is from BohemianVibeBoutique

Skirt is from Forever21.com

Bracelet is AdamRabbitJewelry Etsy

Necklace is from LaceyRyan

Pony Show Nashville Etsy

Graphic tee pictured above

Adam Rabbit custom teal crackle quartz bangle bracelet, link in favorire stores in side bar

Found this tee in NC at a cute little Southern Charm store near where we always stay.

I can't lie I don't love country music I am a rock n roll girl 100% but I love guitars and mason jars.  The pink agate slice is again from Adam Rabbit.

Good Hyouman Tee from eBay.com

Pam & Gela tank from eBay. I Don't give A... graphic tie dye tank.  I love Pam and Angela they have the best graphic tees and tanks I have a collection started.  They retail for $85-130 but I find mine on eBay.com or the sale racks at my favorite stores.  

Paired this great graphic tank with my favorite gray jeans from Loft and then this great positive message wrap bracelet I got from Buckle.com by Good Work(s).  I love to read it when I am feeling stressed or down.  Has all kinds of great positive messages and words.  

The leather cuff came from my friend Pam at Ehlers Store on eBay, link is in my profile and in prior posts.  It says "There's an angel watching over you" and every time I look at it I think of Pam and of my father who is in heaven looking down over me like my own personal guardian angel.  

My tanks are from Target, skirt is by Ecote and is from Urban Outfitters last year and jewlery is all by Lacey Ryan from Maurices.com. 

My fabulous bag is from BohemianVibeBoutique.com and is a boho chic black tote with fringe details. 

Friday wore my twist front burgundy top from Maurices.com and Silver jeans. My gorgeous necklace is made by BlackBlackMoon and came from The Ehlers Co, Passion for Fashion. Link below. Keep in mind that she is offering a 20% off discount to all my readers on her items. She has so many amazing pieces from scarves, and clothing accessories to amazing hand made jewelry. Lots of unique pieces that are for sure to catch your eye. Since it's eBay it's auction style but if you send her a message and tell her Melissa from Dliteful Trends is where you saw her link or products she will give you 20% off your final purchase price. Pam is super awesome and if you have any questions about her items message her she will be happy to assist you. 

My lovely reversible poncho is also from The Ehlers Co, passion for fashion. She has several lovely ponchos and lots of amazing fall accessories. I got this lovely poncho, shawl, and a beautiful blanket scarf, some boot cuffs and my Nita Angeletti pieces along with my Black Black moon jewelry all came from her awesome eBay shop. 

Weekend warrior, this graphic tee is from Target. Paired it with some Silver Jeans Tuesdsay distressed cropped jeans. 

My lovely bohemain fringe black tote from Bohemian Vibe boutique and my long moon necklace is my Blackblackmoon which you can purchase from above link for The Ehlers company eBay store. The shorter amethyst necklace is a lovely handmade gem stone necklace from Adam Rabbit Jewelry an Etsy, link is in my favorite shops. Bracelet is from @gypsyhavenjewel on Instagram she also has a etsy shop you can find a link in my Favorite shops box in side bar. The other bracelet is by Alex and Ani. I have many gold and silver tone bangles, wraps and beaded pieces from this amazing designer. 

My amazon scarf is from The Ehler's Co, Passion for fashion on eBay. Paired with some distressed silver jeans, target riding boots and a white 3/4 tee from Sports Authority. My necklace is from Precious Heart Designs. 

Hope you enjoyed my week of fashion and will be adding all links I can along with any other information. If I missed any details please comment below and I will answer back with anything I can help with. Lots of fun fall stuff to come. Received some lovely aztec scarves from one of favorite eBay stores and some cute hand warmers.  I have my Forever 21, Maurices, and H&M finds I am styling to photograph before my cruise. Going to do my best to get as many of my favorite fall trends I have highlighted in previous posts photographed or styled for you to see. Loving my fringe boots from Maurices and that vest from H&M I featured is perfection want to wear it daily but it's still so hot here:(. 

Enjoy your weekend. Xoxo✌️❤️

✨A Rosy Outlook & Boho Circus

BLOG FEATURED DESIGNER/BOUTIQUE

A Rosy Outlook & Boho Circus

    Hello everyone, I am super excited about this blog feature. A few months ago I came across a shop called BohoCircus on Etsy. You all know I love graphic tees and tanks, as well as bohemian fashion and decor. I had searched Etsy for some bohemian graphic tees and found their site. I placed an order for my first tank from them, the Bohemian muscle tank pictured below and featured a few times here as well as on my social media ootd or tee posts. After having a couple convos on Etsy about my trip to Texas we had planned, as well as just discussing similar interests and hobbies, I had the honor of getting to know these ladies. I then knew I really wanted to do my first blog feature since revamping my blog on them and their family owned sites, A Rosy Outlook and Boho Circus. I hope you enjoy their story and inspirations as much as I did. It reminded me so much of my own story in so many ways and I really am very fond of these kindred, free spirited, creative souls, I was lucky to have crossed paths with. Not only have I gotten to know them but also now have some killer graphic tees and tanks to add to my collection. 

    Make sure to read on because below I have an exclusive promo code they created for my readers to use for 10% off your purchase. Thank you so much to Bren and Chyna for allowing me to do this feature, for sharing you're amazing story and inspiration, and for the promo code for my readers to use. Means so much. Xoxo ✌️❤️

   

Boho Circus & A Rosy Outlook 

Bren & Chyna Mason

Their Story:

Three Generations of Gypsies Creating Good Stuff Daily in the Texas Hill Country.

Bren grew up in the back of her family's Volkswagen van listening to Fleetwood Mac and the interesting tales of the hippie hitchhikers who sat in the front seat.  Captivated by the flowers in their hair, she leaned into their every word, and wished she were old enough to escape with them into the wanderlust forests of Big Sur, California.

Born to free-spirited artists, Bren helped her mother paint pottery, sew peasant clothing and sell their macrame jewelry at craft fairs.  She helped her dad refurbish antique automobiles, jukeboxes, and flea market finds.  Believing that " homes are for free expression rather than good impression," Bren encouraged her daughters to express their imaginations. The sisters' artwork began on the walls and furniture, and eventually wound up as designs on T-shirts, tambourines, jewelry, and recycled gypsy dry goods.  Best known for their "Gypsy Soul" and "Texas Born & Raised" designs, the family expresses their wild-at-heart souls creating whatever inspires them at the moment.

Boho Circus is the bohemian line of apparel and goods created under the family's company called "A Rosy Outlook."  Bren believes that everyone deserves a rosy outlook, so giving back is an essential aspect of the company's mission.  A portion of every purchase is contributed to Austin Pets Alive, The Houston Ballet, The National Parks Conservation Association, CASA, and many smaller, but worthwhile, organizations. 

When I asked the ladies about inspiration and what inspired them and their designs they responded in email with;

  

  " Inspiration is sometimes hard to define.  It can be a cactus bloom we notice on a hike, or a lyric to a song, or a feeling of driving down the highway chasing the sunset.  We believe that if we keep our mind, soul, and eyes open we can find inspiration everywhere.  

Traveling is possibly the most inspiring outlet for us- a trip to Mexico, Spain, Italy or just down the road to Marfa, Texas can inspire a new design.  Most recently, we have found inspiration on the road in the Pacific Northwest; road tripping and camping out of a VW camper from the California Redwoods to Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver Island.

Throughout the past decade of being in business, we have kept out brand genuine by staying true to our high standards in quality and service.  Unless we would buy it ourselves, we don't offer it.  Some of our products have come about because of projects that we make for ourselves.  For instance, I (Chyna) created a dog bed out of a vintage Kantha quilt as a birthday gift for my mom.  When she saw it she said, "We have to make these for Boho Circus!!"  This is just one example of the many ideas that have organically come about." 

~ Chyna Mason

Boho Dog beds in Small-XL 

BohoCircus

(mentioned above) 

Handmade Kantha Dream Catchers from $48. 

Available at Bohocircus.com

My Tees & Tanks
by Boho Circus & A Rosy Outlook

Code: Dlitefultrends for 10% off orders

//Welcome to Texas Tee $24.95 A Rosy Outlook//

//Gypsea Tee White $32.95 BohoCircus//

//Free Spirit Black Muscle Tank $29.95 BohoCircus//

//Bohemian Black Muscle Tank $29.95 BohoCircus//

//Radiate Positive Vibes Black tee $29.95 BohoCircus//

These are just a few styles they offer that I own. I am excited to order more tees and tanks in other designs, I love they're "Not All Who Wander" tee with a camper and night sky design, "Blame my Gypsy Soul" tee and tanks which are a classic design that every gypsy at heart needs for their tee collection and 

they have many accessories, home goods and bohemian inspired creations that I just adore. Be sure to check out both sites. Boho Circus for bohemian inspired goods, and A Rosy Outlook for Texas themed items and apparel.  Make sure you use the below discount code at checkout to save 10% off your order, thanks to these amazing ladies. 

Exclusive code for readers for the month of August good for 10% discount

dlitefultrends at checkout.

Websites:

Boho Circus

A Rosy Outlook

Etsy Shops:

Boho Circus Etsy

A Rosy Outlook Etsy

Blogs:

Boho Circus Blog

A Rosy Outlook Blog

Instagram:

@Bohocircus and @Arosyoutlook

Pinterest:

Bren Mason/Boho Circus

Chyna Mason/A Rosy Outlook

Facebook:

A Rosy Outlook Facebook

Twitter:

@BohoCircus and @ARosyOutlookTX

Both ladies send big thanks and love from Texas to everyone!  

I also would like to thank you all for reading my post and hope you enjoyed the story the ladies shared with me, and the inspirations behind their shops, designs and creations.  I know I was so inspired myself by the stories and felt like I could relate so much with them that I truly enjoyed being able to share this feature with all of you.  

Enjoy and don't forget to use the exclusive promo code they created for my blog readers for the month of August to receive a 10% discount off your order.  The code again is: dlitefultrends  

I want to say a huge thank you to Chyna and Bren for sharing their story, allowing me to do this post and for offering this discount to all my readers.  You truly are inspiring and I am blessed to have crossed paths through etsy and social media with you both.  Bless you and best of luck in all you do. XOXO ✌️❤️

//Make sure to visit their sites for some       inspiration and true Gypsy vibes. //

Radiate Positive vibes, Boho Circus

                        

                                          BohoCircus

 

  // One of my favorite new sites, they also have a page on Etsy and link is in their IG profile @Bohocircus make sure to check out their sister store @arosyoutlook. ✌️Also you can now click on the above link to take you directly to the site.

   BohoCircus is a great shop I found on Instagram and after checking out their Etsy store the first time,  I was ordering my first tank. I collect graphic tees and already owned a gypsy and wanderlust tank with the definition, once I saw their Bohemian definition tank or tee, had to order one. Their customer service is amazing and the ladies are very kind. They also have another store called A Rosy Outlook. Tha store has lots of Texas tees and items. I emailed them to thank them and let them know how much everyone loved my new tank, also sent a photo of myself wearing the tank paired with a cute black and white skirt. They messaged me back and asked what other tee or tank I was interested in and size, within a week I had a package on my doorstep. I am always so excited and grateful, for years of blogging I read all these reviews and everyone was always getting all these free samples and sponsors to send them items, it took me awhile but now thank to social media it is a lot easier to find new shops and it also helps to have a lot of followers on your social media and blog. I am always so honored and grateful whenever someone sends me a new item to try or wear for my social media. It is great for the stores and brands, along with being great for me. I love to support and help new shops, brands and designers show off their amazing good as well as help them get more exposure. I remember my first samples back when I started from hair product and beauty product companies along with some of my first tee shirts and apparel items. I also would get gift cards for stores and would have a challenge for my bargain shopping to spend under a certain amount but be able to get the most for the money, that was always fun. The ladies from Boho Circus and A Rosy Outlook not only made me so happy sending me two tees, one Gypsea tee and then I was most excited about the Texas Road trip, or Welcome to Texas map tee. I told them about our trip and they were so kind to not only send me the tee shirts but to tell me of all kinds of cool boutiques and shops I could stop at while in Texas. They are so inspiring and awesome. I have since ordered more items and plan to order more pieces for when I get back, I want to get some home decor pieces as well as I feather love bag, I love feathers.

Tee from @Bohocircus on Instagram or BohoCircus online. 

Shorts are by Machine jeans and were purchased for $10 plus promo code so ended up being $7-8 on Wetseal.com. 

I ❤️ this photo and the light radiating the positivity and good vibes around me. I have never been at such a great place in my life where I not only know myself better than ever but I have really accomplished and battled through so many obstacles in life to come out so strong and with such a kind heart, full of love and positivity. Good vibes are the bet feeling ever and I hope to continue down this road well into my 40's. 

  //  Above photo I am wearing a

necklace by Lacey Ryan, it is from her collab with Maurices.com. Love this silver rhinestone necklace with horn. It's gorgeous and wear it often. Another fabulous and talented designer who has been so kind to me. I really am blessed to have met and connected with so many strong, creative, inspiring and empowering woman. The feather is a charm my hubby got me because I love feathers off eBay. 

Shoes are white converse I got new off eBay, in the box still for $20. Great deal. 

Bracelets are Lokai classic, blue and camo. Visit them on IG @Livelokai. 

Will be adding the links when we get back from vacation, hoped or thought I would have time but haven't been busy on this trip even at night. Having a great time. 

My evening look is a camo tank from Walmart. Only cost $3. 

Vest was from Marshall's awhile back always love vests or cardigans now kimonos the passed couple years for wearing over tanks and tees. Necklace was from Tillys and the skirt is Urban Outfitters. I have two because it's so awesome. Has side pockets with tie strings and side slits. Rocks totally ✌️. Comfy and stylist. 

My bag is from JCrew.com. It's a black with tan inside, large tote bag. Great for vacation fits my wallet, camera, sun block, hat, sunglasses, reading glasses and what ever the kids decide they don't want to carry or wear lol. Also items we buy while adventuring. Love it. 

      

My new hair color is called the Rose Gold Ombre. It's a blonde, peach, coral, orange and reddish gold tone color, using Pravana brand hair dye, which is the best for vibrant long lasting fun colors. Mixed with Olaplex for the stripping or removal of previous color than using a treatment on after dying and a at home conditioner my hair has never been healthier. I started using Pravana over four years ago before that used Paul Mitchell ink and other brands mixed to produce the colors but never lasted as long or were as vibrant. The Olaplex treatments I started after the holidays and only used the olaplex either when removing or stripping or after color. Only recently since spring have I been using the three step treatments and they have changed my color game. Before I always had to worry about removing color or lighting my under neath darker or brighter shades, would usually have damage and was always having to cut my hair but luckily now my hair is passed my mid back and healthier than ever. Love it. I also don't shampoo I use a conditioning cleanser by Matrix similar to Wen hair care, plus only use once a week at the most trying to go as long as I can between washes, I don't use flat irons or hot tools expect a curling iron here and there or when I got it done had it blow dried straight because I have been wearing natural for awhile. I have very strong hair, that with stands a lot of coloring and stripping or bleaching, as well as course, thick and curly hair. I am blessed by the hair God's to have very thick and strong hair. Love pravana color and Olaplex. I truly love my new color and haven't had this many compliments since last summer and the summer before when I went to my orchid and purple ombré then the purple lavendar ombré last summer. The blue was fun and loved th mermaid locks but loving my new lighter and brighter colors. I get stopped so many times when we are out asking for photos, where I got it done and what colors were used it's amazing. Love to inspire others to be brave and bold with their hair color. We only live once and color is so fun along with a great way to express your inner creative and wild child. I always tell ladies of all ages and stages in life that anyone can rock it just have to find what works for you. I have not been brave enough to dye from root to tip in awhile but I am over 3/4 color and only a 1/4 blonde bow most of my hair is pravana. Starting with a light peach then fading into a coral, then light orange and bright orange to finish off with a reddish shade almost strawberry blonde but funkier on the ends. The vibrancy and shine is stunning. 

Be sure to check out the new online boutique I am collabing with they had a sale tonight for happy hour with 30% off using code HH30. Not sure if it's over yet was from 6-7 I believe check them out please and be sure to follow. Great bohemian style and fashion. Their Instagram is @BohemianVibeBoutique and they have the best boho chic and gypsy inspired clothing. Also be sure to check out the one of kind accesories and jewelry, one of my favorite Adam Rabbit has some pieces on their website. Love the agate slice bangle. Gorgeous and plan to order one for my collection after vacation. 

Wanted also to say thank you so much, was notified the other day my blog has reached an all time steady high in numbers for daily, weekly and monthly views. I usually get a lot of high numbers but have had some of my highest numbers ever especially in two years this year, including three consecutive months of amazing views, comments and more. Means so much to me that my blog I started for fun really is enjoyed my so many. I hope to only better it more now that I have some collaborations, brands I am rep'ing for along with many people sending me samples. Plus now that I work in the fashion industry full time as a professional stylist and curator I am able to bring you even more fun fashion stuff. Going to have a behind the scenes photo shoot post coming up for a local swimwear designer and her shoot for her website coming up, and much more. I am super excited and happy. I really am such a grateful and humble person so to have this blog be doing so good makes me so happy. Xoxo love you all ❤️✌️

Melissa 

PS I am away till the 22 and once I return home I will be finishing with editing the blog as of 2015 with adding all new clickable links, and photos. Also I will be adding more reviews, going to have a review only tab, photos tab or style look book tab, deals and bargain shopping tips as well as links to press, media and other guest spots I have done on other blogs, pod casts, and magazine features. Excited to share. I have a review I wrote for Miami swim week on swim wear and the Triangl bikini that is in a local magazine as well as on their blog and a feature in the Miami Fashion review. I will have a press, media and editorial feature page added also. My goal was to launch a new blog but don't want to lose followers or confuse anyone so going to just make some adjustments and additions to the page. Hoping to really fix it up and now that I am able to with my new MacBook hubby got me, excited to show all of what I have learned as well as features for my new spot working a Silver Jeans Ambassodor, collabs with Boho Circus, Bohemian Vibe Boutique, Mandee's, some amazing jewlery designers and four different tee shirt designers that I am going to be debuting some exclusive designs for. Over the moon happy to share all of this with everyone. Also will have more Triangl stuff, have several new suits waiting besides my Brigette Moondance and some dupes, then some higher end inspired suits to compare for everyone. If you love the Triangl suits you will find a style you love in your price range. Don't forget to check eBay. I won two off eBay under $50 brand new that people ordered and didn't fit with tags and box. Remember look around before taking the plunge if you are younger or on a budget, you can have high end designer stuff without breaking the bank trust me. I am not rich by any means and I have loads of clothing and designers, I have a love for high end clothes but I don't spend a lot I shop savvy and love to save. Have a great one and thank you again my eyes swell up with gratefulness and pride over everything good coming from my blog, job, and social media. I am so blessed and thankful. Peace and love always. XOXO ✌️❤️