Around The Way Girl

One of the hot color trends of Spring is black and white. This is the inspiration for this week's Style Me Friday challenge. I decided to pull out my inner New Yorker/Jersey girl and created an around the way look. The v-neck I ironed on some letters myself because I wanted a graphic like tee that I haven't worn yet. I was limited in what cool phrases I could come up with because I didn't have any Hs, Cs or Es and probably some other letters too and my final choice was Stylin is my drug. I love styling myself and Mel and anyone else who'll allow me to. Will you?
 My look says I'm ready for another weekend to go kick it with my girls. Ha! I mean kick it at home. I think this weekend is going to be busy though. My son is having his 8th grade dinner dance tonight and I hope we can get some good pictures. I'm excited but in awe at the same time about how fast children grow up. I thought about chaperoning but I didn't want to be THAT parent. :-)  Happy Friday and have a great weekend!!
Outfit Details: Blazer - Target V-neck - Target and DIY Similar Denim - Ross Similar Belt - Old Navy Sneakers - Adidas Hat - Mel's Lids Earrings - Target Similar Bracelets and Necklace - DIY

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Melswear: Maxed Out

We had to take a little break last week as there was too much going on but we're back with Melswear Thursdays. Mel went thrift shopping with me on Monday and this is one of the shirts that she found. It's a mint green oxford shirt by St. John's Bay which I believe is a JC Penney brand. We paired it with some cargo pants, southwestern belt, and air max sneakers. Mel included her signature piece with the basketball cap. Anyone can thrift shop and it's an awesome feeling when you're able to find something cool for less than $5.

Outfit Details: Button Up - Thrifted Similar Hudson Cargos - Nordstrom Rack Similar Sneakers - Nike   Cap - Lids Similar Belt - Forever 21  Bracelets - Jack Threads Watch - JC Penney Similar

Melswear: The Long and Short of It

Hey guys! Since the weather has been nice here in the bay, this week's outfit is focused on shorts. We chose a rose colored pair and styled it with a long sleeved gingham button up. To incorporate mixed prints, a patterned vest was added to give it a different look. We finished it off with a pair of all white chucks and a NY Yankees baseball cap. What do you think about this look? Are you guys ready for shorts weather?

Outfit Details: Shorts - Gap Outlet Similar & Similar Button Up - Gap Outlet Similar & Similar Vest - Thrifted Converse - Zappos  Watch - Gifted Similar Cap - Lids

Melswear: Prep it Out

It time for Melswear Thursday! This week is centered on the preppy trend but with a little twist. I suggested Mel roll up her cargo khakis and prep it out with her outfit. She decided on a short sleeved white plaid shirt tucked in. I like the way she rolled up her sleeves. Makes me think of the movie Grease. All she's missing is a pack of cigarettes. Good thing she doesn't smoke. She wore red chucks and of course she threw on a fitted. Mel loves her caps.

Outfit Details:

Button Down - Old Navy Similar

 Levi's Cargos - Macy's Similar

Converse - Zappos

Kr3W Watch - Zumiez

Fitted - Lids

Melswear: Leopard Gone Wild

Yay for Thursday! That means I get to pick out Mel's outfit for the day. I'm excited! Let's see how long this actually lasts. ;-) Styling menswear is super fun and easy. I'm a tomboy, so naturally I like men's clothes and the pieces I choose for Mel I'd definitely rock. Here's my pick for this week.

What do you think of this fit?

                                           

Outfit Details:

Jeans - HM (In Store) 

Button Up - Old Navy Similar

Raglan Tee - Jack Threads

Sneakers - Vans

Vest - Thrifted

Cap - Lids

Watch - G Shock

Bracelets - DIY