Happy Monday Ya’ll! ♥ I know I am not southern, but I kinda feel like if I were to live in the South I would be a total ‘Southern Belle‘ + I would be saying ‘ya’ll’ a lot…haha :p Anyways, time to get back to the everyday rise + grind after a relaxing Thanksgiving Day Weekend! ICYMI – today is CYBER MONDAY + that means some of the best online shopping deals (luckily I rounded up my picks the other day for Black Friday + a lot of the sales are similar for today as well)!
One site that is having killer deals today is Zaful.com…where I got this color block maxi dress from (perfect for fall, winter or year round depending how you style it). Zaful is currently having FREE SHIPPING world wide – no minimum purchase required, that means you can shop the styles you love + not worry about those pesky shipping costs. My dress is available in multiple colors + is under $20! See it here.
I seriously LOVE this dress + even though it is lightweight, I layered my favorite faux leather moto jacket over it to give it an edgy look making it perfect for work or play 🙂
Here are a couple of my current favorite moto jackets (both under $100)
I still can’t get enough of these mirrored sunnies (two similar options below)
My shoes are from De Blossom Collection, I love the comfortable platform design + the mixed tone hues that can be dressed up or down for work or a night out (I shot a cute holiday look with these babies over the weekend so stay tuned)!
My trusteeLouis Vuitton Speedy Bag has been with me since high school and has been a great signature piece to have for all occasions.
I got those Monday B L U E S…you know that feeling when you want to just crawl back into bed + extend the weekend 😉 Well…I have that feeling BUT I also am translating ‘Monday Blues‘ into an excuse to wear blue this fall hehe ♥ As you all may know, I LOVE myself a good ‘Pop Of Color‘ so when my new instagram bestie Addison MacKenzie Boutique sent me this gorgeous cobalt blue tunic (which I in turn made into a dress haha) I fell in L O V E!
I wore this number to College Fashion Week this past weekend (see my full recap here) + I really love it — ok I probably say that to a bunch of my outfits, but this one is totally different…I mean I perfectly matched in cobalt blue from head to toe! haha
This cobalt blue tunic (although I styled it as a dress here) can be styled over jeans or leggings as a normal tunic to wear year round. How great is that? One piece that can be styled countless ways for year round wear! Amazing if you ask me 😉 Addison MacKenzie Boutique has such cute dresses, tops + sweaters…they are perfect to dress up or down for work or play + what I like most is that all of the clothes are normal sizes…meaning that fit true to size + aren’t just for skinny minis (sometimes online boutiques show pieces that look like they fit one way + when they arrive they fit another…but Addison MacKenzie’s pieces run true to size! No secrets here).
I layered a black moto jacket over the dress for a ‘night out’ look…plus I like the leather + lace contrast with the detailing on the tunic 🙂
Because I love to match + since I love color so much…it only made sense I match my blue dress to some blue suede shoes 😉 I can’t get enough of the cobalt blue pumps because they are a great way to incorporate color into your everyday look without it being too overwhelming. These pumps are ideal for work with dress pants or a skirt etc. They are a stylish little touch that will make any look be chic!
My delicate bracelets are from the jewelry brand called Jules Smith. I discovered them about a month ago + have become a huge fan since they are easy for layering + look chic (even at an affordable price tag)!
Check out their pieces + you can get 20% off with promo code – MISSYONMADISON (now that’s a steal)
H e l l o 2 4 ♥ So am I officially an ‘old fart‘ now? :p JK ok, I may not be hitting the retirement home just yet but I still can’t believe I am 24 years old today (or rather years young haha)! Lots has happened this past year and everyday I’m learning more about life + myself…safe to say this has been the year of breakdowns, quarter-of-a-life ‘pre’ crisis, big changes + plenty of life lessons but nonetheless, it’s been one hell of a ride!
If you told me on my birthday last year that when I was to turn 24, I would be living in LA (West Hollywood to be exact), would have up + left my family to live with my roomie whom is also from LI, NY and start a new life on my own…I would have said ‘Ok, you are shitting me right?‘! Well…a year later and here I am!
This year has definitely had it’s ups and downs but it’s really tested my perseverance, my drive + my strength which is what growing up is all about! Last year this time I was working in Manhattan…knowing I so desperately wanted to move to LA and leave cold NY behind for good (or at least until NYFW rolled around haha)! I was unsure of how to get myself to LA + couldn’t just up and move without a job in place along with a plan of action. With a stroke of luck and some hard work, I landed a job and had 2 weeks to get my life together + move cross country. It was scary, exciting and a hugechange ahead!
Fast forward to two weeks ago…I was laid off from the job I moved across the country for out of the blue, I was crushed after another failed attempt at dating + I was questioning what truly makes me happy and what I want to do with my life. (Talk about Quarter-Of-A-Life Crisis huh?) :p
Well I discovered that even when I panic + have my doubts…everything works itself out just like it’s supposed to! What’s that old saying? Everything Happens For A Reason?! Well I am a firm believer!
That job I got laid off from brought me to LA which I wanted so bad, that failed dating scenario taught me a lot about myself, as well as my likes + dislikes and questioning myhappiness + future made me realize how passionate I really am about blogging and my career path in digital marketing + social media!!
Fast forward to today…my 24th Birthday! Every day there is a new story with me, but today in particular I have some exciting news to report!
While I was depressed about being laid off just shy of two weeks ago, I got an extra special Birthday Surprise this week 🙂 I am officially the newSocial Media Manager for BH Cosmetics!!! I can’t wait to be running their awesome social accounts + begin sinking my teeth into video (because as we all know, beauty is all about YouTube, Vine + SnapChat now-a-days)! AND I am SUPER excited to have moved up to a ‘Manager‘ position — feels like the true ‘right’ step in my career and I feel thrilled to be moving forward→
I’ve always worked for fashion companies and I am so happy to switch things up with beauty (heck maybe I’ll learn how to get lips like Kylie’s or an on-point contour like Khloe :p) Sky’s The Limit…Literally! That’s why, just like last year…colorful balloons were in order…but this time I am celebrating in Hollywood!
Add me on SnapChat – MISSYONMADISON to follow along + see what I am up to for my Birthday today AND tonight! P.S. I am hoping to run into some celebs on Sunset tonight (hey, if Jeremy Piven happens to show up at Hyde, Chateau Marmont or any place on Sunset…I will take it as a sign of fate that he’s my birthday gift) 😉 haha! No one said turning 24 meant I was going to wake up from my day dreams :p ♥
Drum Roll Please…It’s finally here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! All of your favorite designers and styles at upwards of 70% off…can your Friday get any better?! I think not 😉 I began sharing some of my favorites from the sale earlier this week with my Beauty Buys Roundup (ICYMI) 🙂
Today’s roundup is filled with pieces that are perfect for the summer into fall transition. I have been wearing floppy hats (like this one) all summer long and definitely plan on wearing it well into fall. Chiffon shift dress? YESplease…I can wear it now and later…need it, want it, gotta have it!
TGIF! I decided to embrace a little green today with a great day to night essential…a chic pencil skirt! The lovelies over at Mixx Collection created this piece just for me and added a little sexy to a usually ‘professional’ and conservative piece. Now with me…being conservative is occasionally boring…why not live on the edge and sex it up a bit right?Since the skirt was a full ‘Pop Of Color’ on it’s own, I decided the best way to style it was to go neutral! Sometimes you can’t have a color overflow otherwise you look like a rainbow…which in some occasions may be suiting, but for a day to night look I think let’s let one piece pop…the skirt!You can never go wrong with a classy pair of black suede pumps. These ones are by Steve Madden and are super comfortable…once again knowing me they were on sale although I can’t guarantee where from haha {shopping problems} If you guys didn’t get sick of me rocking my black studded Rebecca Minkoff Affair Bag then you will love this one 🙂 The size, shape and design of this bag is perfect and now I bought it in a unique color scheme…sometimes one color gets old soooo I opted for brown with a neon trim 😉 Stand out ladies!Layered jewels and chic sunnies are always a good idea my friends. Sometimes the bling and the shades pulls the entire look together…especially classic tortoise shell shades and simple dainty pieces like my Hamsa Hand necklace, Star necklace and Skull necklace 🙂This picture is a bit of a ‘Flashback Friday’ moment not with the outfit, but with how I used to have my dad take all of my outfit pictures in front of my house in the morning before heading to work when I initially started my blog. Now months later I upgraded…to my little sister haha (keep it in the family) and to a nice Canon t3i Rebel camera <3
With Father’s Day Around the corner I am appreciating my dad more than ever…including his ‘Words Of Wisdom‘. If you haven’t read them please do…they are priceless pieces of advice that I wish I would listen to more often hahaShop My Look <3