With fall in full swing (plus me recovering from a week of the flu), I have been LIVING in cozy cardigans. Whether it be styling them with a simple cami and jeans like this look or layered over a dress with a chic belt + over the knee boots, I can’t get enough of cardigans – that’s why I am rounding up some of my favorite colorful, cozy + fall ready cardigans below!
I am living in this purple cardigan from Shop The Mint, it’s so easy to style with my new go-to jeans from Pink Blush (guys I LOVE these jeans, they are the first brand I found that the waist + length fit me like a glove) and paired with these comfy reptile mules + CHANEL bag make for a cozy chic ensemble.
This is the ultimate casual weekend look (and what I am rocking this weekend in between outfit shoots hehe) Since I am having a bit of a cardigan love obsession as of late, I figured I would round up some of my favorites below at various price points!
What a week it’s been! I am currently recouping from a busy weekend + week as I am cuddled up on the couch down Nyquil trying to get over being sick from all the traveling. This sparkly look was shot over the weekend when I was in Vegas speaking at The Influencer Lab blogger conference where I was alongside other amazing boss babes sharing all about my blogging journey, career path + more. It was a surreal feeling. I sat there wanting to cry tears of joy as I looked out into the audience where my team (yes my team haha nuts right?!) was sitting and my boyfriend was standing in the back snapping pictures as I was talking away about what got me to that exact moment of speaking about my life to these aspiring influencers, marketers + more.
It was a moment I have forever dreamed of. I love sharing about how I got to where I am with others + to be able to inspire other entrepreneurs in the making makes me feel like a mini Mark Cuban (Shark Tank is my obsession hehe :p).
It’s been 7 years since I started my blog and 8 years since I began working in the digital marketing space…years later being able to share my journey with others was an amazing feeling + made me feel all sorts of sparkle from the inside out.
That brings me to the stand out look I rocked in Vegas…because you know when in Vegas you better bring on the gltiz + glam hehe 🙂
I was lusting after this dress ever since it first popped up on my IG feed a few weeks ago + while it’s a bit pricey I figured it’s Vegas, it’s my first speaking engagement, I may as well go big (otherwise go home right haha) so I invested + bought this Retrofete Gabrielle Sequin Wrap Dress. I felt like a sparkly disco ball + honestly loved it, life is definitely too short to play it safe so live it up + make a statement.
I paired this dress with sparkly pumps from Manolo Blahnik because clearly the dress wasn’t enough sparkle hehe :p I built this outfit from the shoes up. I scored these beauties on sale from Saks Off Fifth (ICYMI my post on finding designer deals for less highlights how I find great buys like these Manolos) and when I bought them months ago I knew they would be perfect for this occasion. When you feel like you look good, your confidence just exudes.
As for my bag, this was definitely a last minute buy haha While my dad was in town visiting last week we headed out the the Palm Desert Premium Outlets + I went into store after store looking at various pieces and each time I walked out of every store not loving anything…my dad even made a comment saying ‘wow I don’t think I have ever seen you come out of so many stores without buying a single thing‘. Well he must have jinxed me because then I walked into Valentino, saw this bag + died and went to heaven…BAM bag found + I had the biggest smile on the rest of the day.
It’s my first Valentino bag + it definitely doesn’t disappoint. I love the hot pink color, the convenient size + the versatile way to wear it either as a crossbody bag, shoulder bag to top handle bag…the options of how to wear it make it the best go-to bag. It was one of those bags that you see it + you just know it was meant for you 😉 Like love at first sight, bag edition haha
Besides loving my outfit, one of the best parts of this past weekend was just the feeling I had that I made it. I envisioned speaking on a panel forever + while it was a small accomplishment to some, to me it was huge + it is what gives me the drive to continue to strive for more + never settle. My new slogan…Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It ♥
Fall is just around the corner and that means time to switch up your wardrobe! While I have been stocking up on tons of new fall favs (my full fall style guide is on the way), I really became obsessed with transitioning my bright summer pieces into fall. Case in point? This neon yellow SHEIN dress is perfect for summer adventures AND styled the right way, it is perfect for fall as well. A few key fall pieces like a moto jacket, black pumps + a classic CHANEL can transform any summer look into a fall favorite!
This yellow pleated SHEIN dress has become a favorite a mine for many reasons, mainly because it is an instant pop of color for your wardrobe! The pleated style is flattering on various body types + is chic enough for work or play. Over the summer wear it as is with wedges or sandals and for fall style it like I did here in NYC with a nice moto jacket + black patent leather pumps.
A key piece you need year round is a great moto jacket (honestly I am guilty of owning 10 haha…in various colors + at different price points) anyways, I am linking to two of my favorites below along with another one of my signature go-to’s, black patent leather pumps!
This shoot is from my most recent trip to NYC but I am already itching to go back. I truly love NYC…it will forever have my heart since it is my home born + raised.
While I love living in LA now (endless summer is kinda amazing) I miss the vibe in NYC, the hustle + bustle and when I dream in NYC I dream of living on the Upper East Side with a collection of Manolo Blahnik heels (very Carrie Bradshaw)…meanwhile in LA I dream of a house in Bel Air, a G Wagon + tons of Hermes haha the dream is different from city to city, what can I say.
What I miss most about NY is being able to wander during the day, people watch + get inspired for more fashion forward looks and see street style in real life. In LA you have to drive everywhere so the style you become accustomed to is what you see on Instagram rather than real life.
A classic piece I will wear forever no matter where I go? This black CHANEL flap bag. I love this bag so much since it is perfect for every occasion, well worth the investment let me tell ya.
Here we are…back where it all started, Madison Avenue! A few weeks ago I headed back to NY for business + while shooting new looks around the city I just so happened to be near my old stomping grounds + the basis for my blog name ‘Missy On Madison‘, Madison Avenue.
I figured since it’s been a while since I shared the story of how ‘Missy On Madison‘ came about, now would be the perfect time to give you all the 411 on how I began blogging, why I moved to LA + reflect back on what an amazing journey it’s been!
Isn’t it crazy to go back to where you grew up or where you first started your career + realize how life takes you on such a crazy ride whether you expected it or not?! Well, that is definitely what I was experiencing when I was back in NYC for this most recent trip. I reflected back on how I started my career, what NYC life was like + how I never in a million years thought now, years later I would be living in LA with my partner in crime living my best life…still in disbelief this is my life sometimes haha.
Before I reflect on NY vs LA, let’s get into how I got here today!
So here’s little about me…
I went to Hunter College in NYC where I graduated with a degree in Media Communications. During my time in college I was completely OBSESSED with the NYC lifestyle (I watched way too much Sex & The City and was basically Carrie Bradshaw right down to my dating stories hehe :p).
I spent my afternoon lunch breaks shopping at Bloomgindales + Saks, walking through Central Park, visiting the Met + trying countless hot spots around the city. It was beyond energizing, motivating me to hustle + really accelerate my career. I had always intended on being the next Anna Wintour + be Editor In Chief of Vogue, but that changed once I took an Online Journalism class where I was assigned to make a blog on TUMBLR which I of course made about finding ‘chic finds for less’ which I named ‘Looks 4 Less’ + there in that class is where my passion for blogging + social media really began.
I saw the editorial world was quickly changing so rather than trying to break in to an already competitive market that had an unknown future due to technological advancements, I decided to try something I had never thought could be a career path before, social media marketing.
What really kicked things off was my social media marketing internship at WWD. While most girls were dying to work in the editorial office where you start off in the fashion closet organizing samples, running errands + conducting research, I worked in the digital marketing department running the WWD TUMBLR (which is how I found out about + applied to the internship since my blog was still solely on TUMBLR), Twitter, Pinterest + Facebook (this was PRE Instagram, crazy to think right?!)
I absolutely LOVED it + realized hey this can be a career and I enjoy doing it. It was a way to get into the industry I love with a different angle. Shortly after I began interning at WWD I came across various business in NYC that needed social media assistance so I began consulting while still in college handling social media strategy for various brands + companies in the fashion industry.
I learned that the more I went to events, networked + talked to people on social, the more opportunities came my way + blogging really helped with that. Sharing my fashion tips, style finds etc has always been a creative outlet for me but the added bonus was building a community of like minded individuals that soon enough became my really good friends + colleagues.
After graduating college I continued blogging + continued working in social media marketing which lead me to Madison Avenue…where Missy On Madison started. My first full time job out of college was on Madison Avenue + during that time I was learning more and more about blogging, more specifically the process of setting up + running an independent website, monetizing creating content etc. I had to migrate from TUMBLR to my actual domain name + site and that meant it was time to build my own brand.
For weeks I sat wracking my brain trying to come up with a name for the blog + BAM one day I was walking to my office and my dad texted me and said ‘How about MissyOnMadison?’ GENIUS! My nickname since childhood has been Missy + I was now on Madison Ave and that is how MissyOnMadison was born!
Crazy to think that was 2012 + here we are in 2019. After spending years in NYC working + blogging, I began meeting more + more bloggers from LA and finally visited California for the first time. I instantly fell in love + decided endless sunshine and palm trees was for me + if I didn’t like it NY would always be home. So I got a job offer, packed up + road tripped cross country with my dad (FULL STORY HERE).
Years later + here we are! I have lived in different parts of LA, had my fair share of ups + downs and met my best friend + partner in crime that I’ve been with for 2 1/2 years now. If only the Missy on Madison ave knew how life would turn out years later, she would be in disbelief + being back on Madison Ave near my original office was honestly surreal but super nostalgic + exciting to reflect on the direction life takes you + how unexpected it could be!
♥ Do you ever reflect back on the journey your life has taken? Does it make you appreciate where you are + how you got there? ♥
Let’s Be Honest…finding pieces when online shopping that fit your style + silhouette can be a bit of a challenge. Without being able to try them on in store or without being familiar with how styles run from that particular website, shopping online can be a challenge when you are in between sizes, have a curvy figure or just want to feel good + look good no matter what the trend. Luckily, I found a one stop shop for curvy gals that want to look chic + trendy without getting pieces that aren’t giving in the right areas…JustMySize.com!
From stylish clothing pieces to undergarments, lingerie, bras + more, Just My Size has fashion forward pieces that are chic, trendy + fit perfectly for women of all sizes. What I love about Just My Size is that they mix the perfect blend f style + comfort to give modern curvy gals like myself the best selection of on point fashion at an affordable price point. Their stylish hug all the right places + the fabrics they use are super soft, comfortable + last well after your first initial wears!
This dress is one of my favorites – it is so classy for work + also a chic enough dress to wear for nice occasions like graduations, engagement parties, baby showers etc. The best part? The fabric is so soft ♥
Also found another dressy dress I am loving for work + play – this beauty is perfect for every occasion.
Now their tops are even more amazing…how chic is this off the shoulder blouse? I styled it here with a skirt but it is also great for spring into summer with jeans + wedges!
The bras / bralettes from Just My Size are my favorite! I am a bit busty on top + all their bras fit so good! They offer comfort, support + plenty of style. I stocked up on a bunch of their bras + panties since they don’t ride up, don’t fall down + don’t hurt after all day wear. This full support bra is one of my favorites. The panties are also great since you can buy individual styles or multipack at a great price point.
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