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 

Where to shop: 

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 

OPI DS Extravagance vs Zoya Aurora

I found my Zoya Aurora and did the comparison. Just from the bottles I could tell they were close but not exact. Close enough that someone does not need to own both. The Zoya is a lighter purple and the glitter is more holographic looking, way more sparkly:). I would recommend the Zoya Aurora hands down.

The OPI Designer series is also very nice it is a deeper purple and has the glitter effect just not as bright or sparkly as the Zoya.

I tried to do a side by side comparison on same hand but is very hard with lighting then I use my phone for pictures still. Really need to start using my new camera more:). I will say that the OPI only needs one coat, it is amazing coverage in one coat. The Zoya needs two for sure. Then the Zoya looks super shiny without the top coat but the OPI needed a top coat to bring at the sparkle in the glitter.

Check out the photos and let me know what you think. I say close enough to only need to have one or the other bug not an exact duplicate. More to come because tonight I started doing a comparison and inventory of all my polishes. I will have a blog sale and contest coming up soon. Have a few indie colors I will be selling so keep an eye out, Lynnderella fans let me know I have several I don't use I just swatched them, not a fan of thick glitter to hard to remove then ruins my nails. Good night everyone;)

Meli~

Little fingers manicure

Little nails got a manicure these are my five year old daughter's nails:). She picked all the colors and the order herself. I used my two new Essie colors which I was happy she picked out lol.

Used Essie Pretty Edgy the blue turquoise shade, Essie Escapades which is a pink almost melon shade just a little brighter I think it is a great spring summer shade. Then Sally Hansen Deep Purple and like mommy a accent nail in China Glaze Hello Gorgeous. I used insta dry top coat by Sally Hansen, it dries super fast and doesn't leave lines cause it is too thick:). She is a little princess and loves polish just like her mom and big sister. I enjoy painting the girls nails always fun.

Meli~

Polish and more polish

Figured I would squeeze in a quick blog. I have to check out the raffle copter cause my first contest ends officially today. Sunday. Yay! I can't wait to see who won what:). Please remember when entering my contests you must follow my blog that is the only have to thing required. Lol that was worded weird but anyways everything else is optional but for the main requirement you must follow my blog.

Tonight my oldest daughter, she will be 13 in Nov had a party for a fries of hers. It was a 13 th birthday party that was more like a sweet 16. She had the gorgeous dress and I painted her nails then did a pedicure. Also I took her to my hair lady to get her hair an makeup done. She looked gorgeous, almost a little to cute, looked like she was 16 or older. Mama isn't ready lol I want them to stay little forever. That isn't happening though she is getting big so fast and I could not be prouder of her. She is a cheerleader, straight a's, in algebra getting highschool credits and in gifted classes since she was in second grade. She takes this aerobics class and busts her little butt she is super athletic. She plays basketball too and loves to do sports and anything fitness involved. Amazing little gift that I have been blessed with. My little one is something else, super sweet and a total momma's girl my kids are my life. Best thing ever to happen to me and my best creation ever:).

I was up late last night with my horrible insomnia so was going through my polish. I realized how bad my nail polish addiction is it is almost as bad as my shoes, glasses, purses, belts and accessories lol. Okay I have a lot of everything. Even craft stuff, baking stuff, party decor and candle stuff. I am glad that I am a neat freak cause I keep everything pretty organized and it all has a place:).

I am posting a few pics of polishes and then my mani for the weekend, Paige's Julep Claire Mani and some swatching I did Thursday night;). My polish is Zoya Mimi I believe I will double check it is a purple with gold and iridescent sparkles not really like glitter cause it comes off easy thank God:). Gorgeous on. Check them out and I will post tomorrow my amazing eBay victoria secret purchases, I got some terry and velour pants with bling from victoria secret pink line that retail for over $49-69 each for $19-26 each:) love them. I love victoria secret pants for sleepin and everyday stay at home mom wear lol. Next to juicy couture they are my absolute favorite. I also have some amazing Home Goods and Kirklands finds that I got for a interior design job and for my own home, updating some rooms and always keeping my house nice:). Have a great weekend.

Meli

Good luck to all contest entries can't wait to see who wins:).

Mid week Mani and Pedi

Here are some quick photos of my mid week polish change manicure and pedicure. Broke a nail so filed them down and am sad to see them stubs but like then shorter when I have to bake. Easier to work with fondant when nails are shorter.

On my toes I did Zoya Raven two coats with one coat of my Essie Matte about you. Then I did a French tip using one coat of the Raven a topped tip with out the door, my new go to fast dry top coat. I have used seche, Sally Hansen and poshe. My #1 was always a toss up between Sally Hansen and Posche. Usually Sally Hansen cause it is the less expensive but a friend recommended this Out The Door so I checked it out and for the price it is worth it. Seche dries quick but to thick i get scratches and a lot of shrinkage when I use it. This out the door dries fast, has shine and so far I have used it a couple times and been very happy. My Disney manicure lasted till I removed it which was like four days but would have lasted longer.

Now quickly on to hands, I used the OPI Oktoberfest new fall color, one coat amazing coverage! Then topped one nail accidentally middle finger, I usually do pointer or ring finger but swatched the colors earlier and did sample on my middle didn't want to remove it so just did same on opposite hand, with Essie Luxe Effects. I am obsessed with this Essie lol. It's called Shine of the times and it looks iridescent but changes color to almost blend perfect with every polish I use it on.

Check out my photos and leave me some feedback or comments please:).

Only two more days till weekend. In a week I celebrate 14 years of marriage. Amazing how time flies. Will have to do a special polish for the occasion, we were going to the keys to a island with all inclusive resort but due to my mom's accident have had to postpone till she is better. I am good with that I have a hard time leaving my girls for a couple days I have attachment issues lol. Happy shopping and hunting


Meli xoxo