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    A Look Back…

    November 29, 2013
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    As Thanksgiving comes to a close I felt it was only right to share what I’m thankful for this year….yes I try to be grateful and thankful for everything life has given me year round but today it hit me all that this year has given me…making me feel extremely blessed.

    As always I’m thankful for my amazing family, friends, and my adorable dog Charlie, but I’m also thankful for a few new amazing things that have happened this year:

    Last year at this time I was a senior at Hunter College in NYC…writing final papers, working part time as a hostess at a restaurant on Long Island, all while interning at WWD then freelancing at Footwear News.

    Today, I’m a college graduate who landed her dream job straight out of college being a social media guru for FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of NY).

    I launched this blog which is a piece of me as well as an extension of my style, personality and who I am as a person.

    And….

    There’s also one new addition I’m thankful for this year…my boyfriend. I’m going to be honest. I thought for the longest time I was going to be like Carrie Bradshaw; alone and single in the Big Apple but happy and content with a job at Vogue and a closet filled with shoes, but my boyfriend has given me hope that maybe, just maybe…good guys still exist…

    I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving and have given thanks for all the amazing things that life has brought you this year!

    Tweet me @MissyOnMadison & ‘Like‘ the Facebook Page!
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    Sweatshirts and Skater Skirts

    November 27, 2013
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    A new trend this season that I’m falling head over ‘heels’ for is rocking a comfy textured sweatshirt with a skater skirt. It’s a cute and casual look that makes an otherwise ordinary sweatshirt dressy.

    I love this sweatshirt from Graffiti Boutique because of the quilted faux leather mixed with the jersey material. In tune with the trend it’s a ‘cropped’ sweater making it ideal for pairing with a high wasted skater skirt like the one I’m wearing!

    Nothing makes me happier than wearing a skirt year round. Now by being able to wear fun skirts with sweatshirts you can be warm, cool and casual without having to worry if your look is too ‘springy’.

    This is a look I would wear to the office or even on a date, shows a little skin but in a classy way! Pair this look with sneakers, heels or even booties like I did and you can instantly make this outfit work for any occasion!

    You can shop my look below & receive 15% off your entire purchase and Free Shipping w/ code ‘MissyOnMadison’ at GraffitiBoutique.com

    Shop My OOTD:

    Sweatshirt: here
    Skirt: Similar here
    Boots: here
    Bag: Rebecca Minkoff ‘Affair’ bag $345 available at Nordstrom

    Happy Wednesday Fashionistas!

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

    ~XO,
    Melissa
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    Perfect Hannukah Gift: Hamsa Hand

    November 26, 2013
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    It’s no secret that the Hamsa Hand has become somewhat of a fashion statement. I’ve spotted it on sweatshirts, necklaces, bracelets, rings, bags and more….however many people don’t realize it’s cultural significance is way more ‘in’ than the trendy symbol itself!

    After a little research I discovered the ‘Hamsa Hand’ represents good luck and protection. It is there to protect you from evil spirits and bad luck and anyone who may give you the ‘evil eye’.

    When you have a ‘Hamsa’ either hanging in your house or your wearing one, it’s expected to be a symbol of good luck for years to come.

    How does this help you pick out a last minute Hannukah gift for your friend, relative or anyone else? Easy…hello get a Hamsa!

    Here’s a round up of my top 10 Hamsa Hand inspired gifts that are sure to bring good luck and protection for years to come:

    1) Pave Hamsa Bracelet from Capwell + Co $16
    Available: here

    Capwell + Co Pave Hamsa

    Capwell + Co Pave Hamsa

    2) 10K Gold Hamsa Necklace from Macy’s $99 (on sale, plus you can use coupons!)

    Available: here

    10K Gold Hamsa Pendant at Macy's

    10K Gold Hamsa Pendant at Macy’s

    3) Gold Dipped ‘All Is Well’ Hamsa Neckalce at Bloomingdales $58

    Available: here

    Gold Dipped Hamsa Necklace at Bloomingales

    Gold Dipped Hamsa Necklace at Bloomingales

    4) Lucky Brand ‘Hamsa’ Pullover at Nordstrom $47.70

    Available: here

    Lucky Brand 'Hamsa' Pullover at Nordstrom

    Lucky Brand ‘Hamsa’ Pullover at Nordstrom

    5) Fringes Of Faith beaded ‘Hamsa’ bracelet on Etsy $75 (Many other styles available on the Fringes Of Faith Etsy Page)

    Available: here

    Fringes Of Faith 'Hamsa' Bracelet on Etsy

    Fringes Of Faith ‘Hamsa’ Bracelet on Etsy

    6) Hamsa ‘Pop Art’ at Saatchi Online $129 (18 x 24)

    Available: here

    'Pop Goes The Hamsa' By: Katie Pfeiffer

    ‘Pop Goes The Hamsa’
    By: Katie Pfeiffer

    7) Material Girl ‘Hamsa Print Tote’ at Macy’s $18.99

    Available: here

    Material Girl 'Hamsa Tote' at Macy's

    Material Girl ‘Hamsa Tote’ at Macy’s

    8) Hamsa ‘Opal’ Pendant at BaubleBar $28

    Available: here

    Hamsa 'Opal' Pendant at BaubleBar

    Hamsa ‘Opal’ Pendant at BaubleBar

    9) Hamsa Hand ‘Wall Stickers’ at Amazon  $28.99 (perfect for a college dorm room!)

    Available: here

    Hamsa Hand 'Wall Sticker' at Amazon

    Hamsa Hand ‘Wall Sticker’ at Amazon

    10) Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry ‘Hamsa’ Bracelet at Saks $155

    Available: here

    Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry 'Hamsa' Bracelet at Saks

    Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry ‘Hamsa’ Bracelet at Saks

    Will you be gifting a ‘Hamsa’ this season?

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

    ~XO,
    Melissa

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    My One Stop Beauty Shop: Ulta

    November 25, 2013
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    Every girl has her go to store for all things beauty. Some gals are devoted Sephora fans others opt to head to Bloomingdales or Saks, however personally, my fav go to beauty store is Ulta.

    It’s the perfect place for a girl on a budget, they always have coupons, sales and free gifts with purchase and what I love most? They have amazing customer service and go above and beyond to accommodate their customers!

    Ulta has all the brands you love: Estée Lauder, Calvin Klein, Bareninerals, Paul Mitchell and more, all at affordable prices and with experts who can match you with the products that suit you best.

    Another thing I truly love about Ulta, their return policy. How many times do you try a new shade of foundation or a certain lipstick and realize it just isn’t for you? What do you do? Eat the cost? Attempt to return it and the store not take it back? Give it to your sister? Well at Ulta they will take anything and I mean anything back if your not happy, even if you lost the receipt and the package is open they will give you a store credit and can even look up the purchase on your credit card or Ulta rewards card which leads me to my next reason on why I love Ulta…the rewards.

    Ulta has one of the best rewards programs around and trust me I looked into Sephora, Bareminerals etc. 4 times a year Ulta sends you a rewards booklet with the level you reached based on your purchases for that particular time frame.

    You can score shampoos, lipsticks, mascara or even a flat iron, blow dryer or curling iron! The rewards never expire, although there is an expiration date the managers always accept them past that date and they will help you find whatever you need.

    If I haven’t convinced you to check out Ulta I’m not quite sure what will, but like I said, you have nothing to loose with their happiness guarantee and their unbeatable prices!

    Shop Ulta

    Ulta also has tons of great specials going on for the Holidays! Whether your shopping for yourself, a teenager, a pre teen or even a man in your life, Ulta has it all at great prices!

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

    ~XO
    Melissa
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    Mixed Materials

    November 24, 2013
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    A hot trend this season that every fashionista is rocking is a ‘mixed material’ jacket. Whether it is a long coat with leather sleeves and the rest canvas, or pleather and wool, the combinations are endless and the style is spot on. This mixed material ‘Moto’ style jacket encompasses both trends this season; the Moto trend and the mixed materials trend, hence why I love it!

    I paired it over a quilted leather skater skirt, a white tank and some star studded black booties, making it the perfect fall ensemble!

    You can shop my OOTD below thanks to GraffitiBoutique.com & receive 15% off your order and free shipping w/ code ‘MissyOnMadison’!

    Vegan Leather Skater Skirt: here
    Mixed Material Jacket: here
    Booties: here
    Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Affair bag $345 at Nordstrom

    Happy Sunday Fashion Lovers!

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

    ~XO
    Melissa
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