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These super cute Aster spike earrings came in one of my recent Rocksbox packages.  Rocksbox has been killing it with their styles and designs recently even more then ever.  I have been keeping 1-2 pieces per box where I use to keep one piece maybe every 3-5 boxes.  You can sign up for a free month by clicking on the Rocksbox link above or below then using my personal code MELISSASBFF20 for your free 30 day trial.  Trust me you will be hooked once you experience the revolving door of lovely jewelry and you can personalize your wishlist where you receive items you love and not have surprise pieces coming that you would never wear.  Recently they even changed it where now you can swap one item each month also.  Love this box and I have tried so many subscription boxes, at one time I had like 10 and now have 2.  Try it out whats there to lose?

These cute suede tie front slides by Bamboo shoes I got on IG for $14.  I follow a shop called @smokinhotstudio and happened to see they posted a sale on some of their shoes as well as some other cute fashion pieces so I couldn't pass them up.  Always looking for comfy slip on shoes for wearing to run errands or just on chilling days.  You cannot beat the price.

Next up got these bags off eBay, they are handmade round shaped rattan wicker purses.  These are very on trend right now and can cost from $55-125, this one is 20. Around and I won them both for $24 with free shipping.  They have a lovely fabric lining and leather strap and closure.  The smell is amazing also and love how no two are alike.  Lots of room for small wallet and some other miscellaneous items.

My yellow buddha and the embroidered Indonesian pillows are all from Homegoods but the buddha I have had for close to 10 years and the cushions or pillows I got back in May for my bistro table out front.

Last up my mom grabbed this necklace for $3 on sale normally it is only $5 at Walmart.  It isn't something I would have ever picked up for myself but the day she got it my new Spell and the Gypsy collective Lion Heart items arrived and it matches so good with the sage/olive green, peach and pink tones.  Be sure to check out my IG for photos of my new Spell pieces which are some of my all time favorites as well as tomorrow I will be posting all those photos here live on my blog.

Have a wonderful night and sorry I have been creating my blog posts on my phone daily but then have not had time to come onto my laptop to edit, add links, and change size of photos before making my posts live to the public so that is why you are seeing 2-4 posts a day and then none for 2-4 days.  I am working on getting more time to post daily or at the least every other day but right now I am a single parent basically and my girls both have the most craziest and hectic schedules with sports and after school clubs.  I barely have time to think yet alone edit posts and take photos it really is not easy.

Hope everyone has a great mid week and I will be away for a few days in the mountains but will be sure to post a few scenic photos.  I may take a break for the weekend but I will be sure to take a lot of photos I can post when we get back, looking forward to some quality time together all four of us.  Peace, love and light always,  Melissa xoxo

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Week of fashion fun

Wanted to quickly post a few snaps I took of some outfits from this passed week and last week from my Instagram. Love to share what I wear and also follow a lot of others that are posting photos of their daily outfits. Fashion is something j never considered myself to be very into, but discovered I was more into it than I cared to admit. My closet is bursting at the seams and I am always picking up amazing deals and cute finds for amazing prices. I am a savvy, budget conscious shopper always looking for amazing deals. 

I have a bit of an accessory obsession. I love jewelry, hair accessories, shoes, purses, watches and scarves. My purse collection is very large and actually have stopped buying designer bags and started buying used or non designer, cute in style bags. I also have cut back on buying shoes, living in Florida I have so many sandals and flip flops it is kind of insane and then every year I get a new pair of boots, booties, and then sneakers. I try not to buy heels anymore because I went over board four years ago buying tons of them and don't wear them as often as I would like. Usually only for a special occasion or event, or date night. 

I have so many pieces of jewelry from real items, costume pieces and some knock off pieces I have been given, that I don't even have room to store them. Have had a few pieces break cause the jewelry is so cluttered. I have a jewelry box and several hooks and cute organizers I have gotten to organize them but really just have too much. 

My personal style is very comfy and relaxed. I like to call it rocker chic. I love to dress up and use to work as a teachers aid and as a photographer at the schools, so I have a lot of cute pant suits, shorts that are dressier, capris, dresses, skirts, jackets, and other business/formal attire. In fall I love to wear maxi dresses and skirts with either a light weight tank or tee, love layering so I have tons of jackets, vests, cardigans, kimono style tops and other cute layering blouses. My tank too collection is up there with my tee collection and denim collection for sure. When you live in south Florida you can never have enough tank tops, shorts and sundresses along with sandals and flip flops.  My rocker chic comes from a love for destroyed denim, band tees and comfy tees or tanks, lots of rocker style jewelry with chunky chains, skulls and crosses. 

I also have a large collection of sunglasses which I need to start remembering to put in my photos with my outfits. I always leave out my bag and glasses. Below are some photos from last week and this week. Will try my best to post under each photo what each item is from the outfit and where I got it. A lot of my clothes are older. I have a a lot of favorite items, some back from a decade or even maybe older. Every season I try to pick up a couple new items to mix and match items I already have to make new outfits and keep in with the latest trend. 

My fashion style had always been ripped jeans, tee shirt or tank for casual and cute tops for going out, then sandals or sneakers in the spring summer months, then boots or cute closed toe flats for winter fall months.  Again I apologize for typos and my quick posts, using my iPhone for everything lately and have been dealing with issues with my vision. I will have a post coming later this month with an update on my health issues and the Botox for my migraines. Hoping to get glasses in the near future to help me. Went to eye dr and he claims I have 20/20 vision but my neurologist typed up a letter for me to bring describing my neurological issues and how it is affecting my vision. Hopefully this will help them understand my issues better. 

Back to re fashion lol, below are some of my photos and if you see something that I don't list derails in just comment and I will do my best to answer everyone's questions. Again Ty for following and reading. Please share a link to your blog for me to follow back. 

Rock and Republic top from Kohl's. Got this a couple years ago and was in sale because one of the studs or more, were coming off. I sewed them back on and perfect now. The necklace and bracelets are also Rock and Republic from Kohl's. Jeans are black, skinny, Lucky Brand purchasd at Burlington Coat Factory for $16. The studded sandals I found at a store called Mabdee that sells cute sandals all for under $15-10. Headband is from Charming Charlie and watch is MK

Marc Jacobs purse on super clearance two years ago. Posted about this in older blog post. 

Cute Romper I got from Live Culture, may have a older post about this. Got this in the spring. It was a little long in length but had it hemmed. 

This outfit above necklace is Rock and Reoublic. Skirt is lily rose from Marshall's. Top is a black cowl neck top from express with sequins, and shoes are studded grayish black Jessica Simpson. The shoes I purchased almost four years ago from macys.  

Gray Michael Kors bag I wore with the animal print skirt and black top. Matched well with the gray colored shoes. 

Rock and republic necklace from Kohls 

Another angle of the skirt and top, top has sequins and a cowl style neck from Express. 

Bracelet is Rock and Reiublic stackable set from Kohl's. Wear them a lot and love the R&R jewelry line and shoes. 

This is a more professional office attire style outfit. The pencil skirt is from Express, the top is Candies from Kohls and has a ruffle beck line, Chanel black and white logo pearl necklace, pearl and tennis style layered bracelets and rock and Reoublic from kohls, mid heel, suede black heels. 

Another angle of the outfit to show necklace, ruffle in bottom of gray pencil skirt. 

Skull top from Marshall's with pearl beading detail, leggings were from Charlotte Russe during Halloween, black boots, skull and crown scarf from Charlotre Russe, skull necklace from Claire's and rock and republic stackable bracelets, along with a cute skull bangle I got in my mystery Halloween box from julep two years ago. Some of these items may be in older blog posts cause I have had all these items for 2-4 years. 

Michael kors Astor black studded with silver hardware purse. Hubby got me this 4/5 years ago for my birthday and was my first MK purse. Have matching wallet. 

Tory burch clutch with gold chain hardware. Great for evenings out on the town when you don't want to carry a larger bag. I take this to weddings, parties and events. Also clubs and bars or concerts when I need to carry a bag, a lot of times I carry a wristlet or something j can slide in my pocket of my jeans.

Hope there aren't to many typos. Again having issues with my sight due to some health issues and my phone has the worst auto correct. I will try to go over it now before I post. Again my blog is for fun. I am a stay at home mom of two that enjoys blogging about fashion, deals and finds, home decor, photography, party and event planning, interior design, fitness, health and more. Try to cover a little of everything. I even throw in some product reviews along the way. Hope you enjoy. Have a Dlitefiul day. 

Mel

Accessories are key to ever outfit or ensemble. Even being a interior decorator and event/party planner, my passions, accessories are still key. Whether it is accent furniture, a rug, decorative accent or nick knacks, or at parties it could be flowers, invites, candy table, or decor. With fashion i consider accessories to be anything from handbags, purses, hair accessories, jewelry and shoes, but not limited to this could be endless and so are the possibilities. I love to coordinate my accessories but try not to be too matching. I like to wear same designers but doesn't have to be all the same. When I carry a handbag or purse I tend to like my wallet to be same designer but I will nix an match colors. I am guilty of being a designer marcher I will wear Tory burch shoes, purse, jewelry and even a sweater/cardigan but I will match designers too wearing mixed jewelry, but matching shoes and purse or however I feel that day.

I tend to not mix metals often I try to match silver hardware on shoes or purse with my jewelry and even hair clips lol. It's weird how we can be so OCD about certain things. I know when I decorate my house or even other houses for clients I like to mix up pieces, I don't like a matching bedroom set, I feel it is too safe and that it doesn't give the room character. But with fashion I get a little OCD from time to time but will get adventurous too. I love color, mixing textures, occasionally mixing metals, love shoes and like I said above, and this post is about I love accessories.

Sometimes picking out my jewelry, glasses, purse, shoes and hair clips or bands is my favorite part. I am going to share some photos of some of my own personal collection of purses, wallets, necklaces, earrings, watches, bracelets, shoes and more in the upcoming days. Trying to decide if I should go by designer or brand, accessory type, like necklace, purse etc. I will decide and let you know:). I would love to see some of your accessory must haves or can't live withouts. Also hear how you prefer to mix and match your shoes, bags and metals. I love to hear what everyone else is thinking so please feel free to post a comment:). Thank you