Wintry Mix: Snowflakes & Stripes

A jumping shot? why not!

This is me trying to look cute but really, trying to huddle up and keep warm -lol!

Outfit:

Zara coat; F21 Fair-Isle Snowflake Cardigan; Crewcut chambray shirt; F21 stripe knit dress (old); Target tights and Mossimo booties; scarf from Italy (borrowed from sister); Fornash Milan and Rome bracelets (bought on hautelook) and Chloe sunnies (bought on hautelook)

As you can imagine, it was freezing cold that day, so I asked my sister to borrow her scarf on a whim. Her MIL gave it to her when she went back to Italy during the summer. The scarf definitely came in handy - so soft and warm - and I love the pop of color against all the layers. I hope you're having a wonderful week so far and thanks for reading!

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Posted by: ~Mel // at Thursday, January 26, 2012 //

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Revlon's ColorStay Nail Enamel Review & 11-Day Challenge

While looking through the new product section at CVS, I noticed these Revlon's Colorstay nail polishes that come in 16 beautiful shades. When looking at the promo display, this product touts that you could get up to 11 days of wear out of these polishes, so I thought why not put that to the test.

There is a small disclaimer saying that these nail polishes work best with the Revlon's colorstay top and base coat, but I want to see what happens without. Results below in color Delicious.

Final Thoughts:

From photos above, I'd say I would be able to wear this nail polish for a good five days without top or base coat (itching to take this polish off after day 6! =P). So I can imagine the polish lasting twice as long with the base and top coat. I love the shine the nail polish gives off as well as the thickness of the solution; after two coats, you get true to color. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back to get a few more of these, as if I need anymore nail polishes. =P

Have you girls try these nail polishes and what have you thought about them? Any fave colors?

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Posted by: ~Mel // at Wednesday, January 25, 2012 //

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Xmas in January: Zara Red Turtleneck & Loft Green Blazer

As you know, we had heavy snow and wintry mix on Saturday and I just love the look of untouched snow. My sister helped me take these shots below and although the bright colors really pop against the white background, we were both freezing to death - lol. Anyways, since we didn't get a white xmas this year - the only time I want snow ever, I wanted to bring the colors back in this work-inspired outfit. ^_^

Since I broke my Dior black sunnies more than a year ago, I've been meaning to look for one to replace it. I found these Chloe ones from Hautelook one day and absolutely the shape of these.

The more I look at these pumps from Ivanka Trump (last seen here), the more I love how much the leather detail gives these pumps such an edge.

Outfit

AT Loft wool blazer (old); Zara turtleneck; H&M faux suede nude skirt (old); Target brown tights; Ivanka Trump leopard pumps; eagle claw cuff bracelet; gold-links layered necklace (borrow from sister); F21 Sunburst Medallion necklace and Chloe sunnies.

This outfit fits nicely into Lunar New Year as well since the color Red & Gold signifies luck in most Asian cultures. The color red scares away bad spirits and the gold brings in wealth and fortune for the new year. When I was young, I never really understood the idea of traditions, but since I was taught some of them a few years ago from friends and family, I try to keep up with some of them every year. Most specifically, I try not to vacuum or wash my hair on Lunar Day, because then you would be washing away the luck. Even now, I'm never much into traditions, but I feel some traditions are fun to keep. ^_^

But out of curiosity, what type of traditions have you kept up with for Lunar New Year? I'd love to hear them!

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Posted by: ~Mel // at Monday, January 23, 2012 //

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Lunar New Year Odds & Ends Edition: Snow, Wedding & MakeupFreeek

This weekend, from left to right; top to bottom, I:

• Went home to Philly for CNY and we finally got heavy snow for winter - I must admit it's really beautiful to see everything blanketed with snow, but please take the winter chills away. =P
• Always a joy to come home to mom's homemade eggrolls - yum!
• Rummaged through mom's closet to look for my past wedding shoes for my sister and found my long-lost BCBG blazer! Was devastated that I lost it for few years now - thank goodness my blazer found its way home. ^_^
• Shot wedding in Bensalem during the wintry mix for Saturday and could not get enough of this cute penguin cake topper!
• Met up with fellow yt-er/blogger, Jerlyn from MakeupFreek on Sunday and she got me Maybelline's Tattoo cream shadows in Asphalt as well as so many other goodies! We also stopped by Ulta and Rite-Aid to collect the rest of the tattoo shadows. Thanks girl, it was fun grabbing deals with ya! Definitely need to do this again. ^_^
• Also was told by Jerlyn that CVS is having an awesome sale on L'oreal products, so I had to go over there and grab some more of the lip balms from last time. Currently all L'Oreal products are BOGO right now, so hurry if you haven't gone yet!
• Got this CVS cash card after purchasing $30 worth of selected products (L'Oreal was one of them) - love deals! Hopefully haul video to follow later this week!

Anyways, it's Chinese (Lunar) New Year, so we're welcoming the year of the Dragon for 2012. To all of you who celebrate, Xin Nian Kuai Le (新年快樂),or to those who speak teochew (潮州話) Singnin Kuailak, Gong Hay Fat Choy (恭喜發財), Chúc Mừng Năm Mới & Bonne Année!! Ok, I think I covered what I know - lol.

I remember as a child growing up always so happy to celebrate CNY, especially when we're collecting lucky envelopes. My mom would usually keep them until I was old enough to keep them myself - lol. I don't think I ever saw the ones my mom kept though. =P Now that I'm a married woman, I get to give each year - oh yay. =P Hope you're celebrating this day with your loved ones and have a very prosperous dragon year! Happy Monday all!

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Posted by: ~Mel // at Monday, January 23, 2012 //

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Fashion Scores: Fuschia Sweater & Tweed Shorts

Never one to steer away from colors, it was only natural to gravitate towards this J. Crew honeycomb sweater in fuschia. It was the only color out of the bunch that stood out to me, however, the first store didn't have my size - bummed! Had to call J. Crew's search consultant to find one 20 miles away and thanks to tweet alerts from Kelly at Alterations Needed, I got the sweater for $24 one weekend - awesome.

I got this coat four years ago after our honeymoon cruise to the Caribbeans and we stopped by Miami for a day. Benetton was having a major sale on winter coats. In Miami. Oh the irony! Lol, so I took advantage of it and got this coat for a steal. I couldn't remember the price I bought the coat for but if hubby was willing to pay for it, it was cheap! =P I was looking for a long winter coat and this fit the bill quite nicely.

If you haven't caught on yet, I am a huge winter coat collector, among many other collections - lol. Every winter, I seem to be on a lookout for another coat; one in different color and style. =P I do agree though to invest in a nice coat that will last you for awhile. One of these posts, I will have to showcase them all before winter is over.

It was cold so I started to jump & dance a little jig to warm me up - lol!

Outfit:

United Colors of Benetton tweed coat (old); J. Crew honeycomb sweater; Crewcut gingham shirt in navy; Forever21 tweed shorts (old/similar) and tights; Steve Madden boots (old); Morgan Ashley Charm Necklace (bought on hautelook); Chanel medium flap in caviar

It's Chinese (Lunar) New Year this weekend, well technically on the 23rd, which means I'll be heading to Philly to celebrate with family. Also have a wedding to shoot on Saturday - oh joy! Weddings are fun; just not looking forward to the wintry mix. Have a great weekend everyone and Happy Friday!

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Posted by: ~Mel // at Friday, January 20, 2012 //

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