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    A Touch Of Reptile

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    It’s a chilly day in the Big Apple and that calls for pants that’ll keep you warm and layers you can peel away as things heat up throughout the day.

    Today I’m ‘rocking’ my reptile print ‘Rockstar’ skinny jeans from Old Navy. First off, let me just say that Old Navy’s ‘Rockstar’ skinnies are the most comfortable jeans I’ve come across in a long time. They come in a bunch of different colors, patterns, textures and fits making them wearable for almost any body type.

    Since the pants are printed I opted for a plain white top and layered a black faux fur vest by Karen Kane over it for a little extra ‘oomph’.

    I love this look because it’s stylish, comfortable and keeps me warm in this chilly Manhattan weather.

    Hope everyone keeps warm on this Monday!

    Shop My OOTD:
    Top: Old Navy: $15
    Vest: Karen Kane $25 (on clearance at Lord & Taylor)
    Pants: Old Navy: $19
    Shoes: Old Navy: $25

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    My Simply Stylist Takeaway!

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    Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Simply Stylist conference in NYC!

    May I just say it’s amazing how many fashion and beauty bloggers are out there, and having them all in one place is a stylish overload!

    The conference consisted of keynote speakers like ‘The Hills’ star turned entrepreneur, Lo Bosworth, Catt Sadler of E!, America’s Next Top Model’s Jay Manuel and more.

    Each person gave their ‘key’ tips on how to make it in beauty and fashion, how to turn your blog into a business and basically how to get what you want out of life.

    It was inspiring to hear about the humble begins of Catt Sadler who grew up in the Midwest dreaming of being on tv and living in the big city. It made all of us who attended feel anything is possible if you just ‘Dive In’ as Jay Manuel would say and go for it!

    While there was tons of great advice and insight to go around, a few key points stood out to me which I am thrilled to pass along to you:

    1) It’s All About Connections & Networking:
    Don’t be shy ladies and gents. If you want to work for a particular company one day or just get your foot in the door to the industry, surround yourself with people that can help you get there. Attend events, parties, conferences, tweet, Instagram, Facebook; make everyone know who you are, being shy won’t get you anywhere, but being a little social butterfly will.

    2) Be Direct:
    You want that amazing internship or job that you know half the world is applying for, so what are you to do? Easy, come up with a business proposal for yourself, treat the application, resume and cover letter like its a business. Go out of your way to take a major interest in the company; follow it on all social platforms, e-mail the key people or departments your interested in (not just HR), explain why your amazing and how hard your willing to work. Sell yourself, why should they want you?

    3) Be Kind:
    While being a bitch can get you what you want faster, I’m a true believer in the fact that I’d rather be loved than feared. Being nice to people, makes you a better person, makes others appreciate your presence and in most cases will lead to positive things. Sure there is always a time to stand firm and speak up for what you want or believe in, but if you do it all the time no one will take it seriously, however if you do it once in a while people are more likely to truly be interested in what you have to say.

    These 3 principles not only helped the panelists at the conference get to where they are today, but me as well.

    Fashionistas take note: follow these principles and your likely to succeed in anything you wish to accomplish!

    Tweet me @MissyOnMadison & ‘Like‘ the Facebook Page!

    ~XO
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    My Dry Bar Adventure

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    A few weeks ago, I finally had the chance to test out ‘The Dry Bar’ in NYC!

    I had to prepare for the big FFANY ‘Shoes On Sale‘ gala at the Waldorf Astoria and needed gorgeous hair in a hurry.

    Right when I walked in I was offered either Champagne, a Mimosa or Wine and there was plenty of sweet treats to snack on.

    The atmosphere was amazing and I loved the layout of the ‘bar’ itself. They washed, blew out and curled my hair, just like how I requested and the best part? It was all for $40! Most salons charge for the blowout then extra on top of that for the styling, but not Dry Bar!

    Also as I was there posting pics from my experience on instagram, their social media team was very responsive and was asking how it was going! How much better can customer service get?

    I can’t wait to go back and have sexy Victoria’s Secret style hair on a budget!

    Book Now: The Dry Bar

    Tweet me @MissyOnMadison & ‘Like‘ the Facebook Page!

    ~XO
    Melissa
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    The finished product…and it lasted all night long!

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    Saks Off Fifth Online!

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    First TJ Maxx launches their online store and now as of a few days ago one of my favorite outlets, Saks Off Fifth announced the launch of their e-commerce boutique to shop great designer names at affordable prices!

    Can life get any better? I think not!

    Seems like retailers everywhere are noticing just how important a great online presence is, not just an in store experience!

    Shop Now: Saks Off Fifth

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    Fur & Florals!

    20131001-073141.jpgToday called for a simple, comfy and easy look. I will be running around all day in preparation for the huge 20th Anniversary of QVC Presents ‘FFANY Shoes On Sale’ tonight hosted by the lovely Julianne Hough!

    This outfit was an easy go to. Perfect to wear to the office then to the salon and to the hotel to get ready for the black tie gala. Stay tuned for tons of pictures from tonight including my killer outfit I scored at an amazing deal, but back to the day ensemble.

    I’ve had a little obsession with Abercrombie lately, so I wore this flowy floral top with my black Karen Kane vest over it, a blue knit skirt from Urban Outfitters and new cut out suede booties from Payless!

    I love these booties because they are comfortable and affordable. They are identical to ones I’ve seen from Steve Madden, Sam Edelman, etc but these were only $40 on sale while theirs all cost about $100 or more!

    Once again this outfit can be dressed up or down. Throw the vest over the floral top and it instantly is dressier and it pulls the entire outfit together!

    Happy Tuesday Fashionistas & stay tuned for coverage of tonight’s event! I will be live Tweeting, lnstagramming and Facebooking from the ‘Pink’ Carpet!

    Shop my OOTD:
    Top: Abercrombie $12
    Skirt: Urban Outfitters $10
    Shoes: Payless $40
    Vest: Karen Kane $2520131001-073155.jpg20131001-073211.jpg

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