Passionate About Purple!

Purple has been my favorite color for as long as I can remember. Even my dad can recall me wanting to wear a particular pair of purple pants (wow, check out my alliteration!) when I was 2 years old. If you were to take a look inside my closet, the prominent things you will see are: leopard prints, black, and purple! Though I’ve been making an effort to branch out my color scheme (indigo is hot with me now), I always return to my original favorite – purple.

So, imagine how thrilled I was to find this purple knit dress from Modcloth! I LOVE IT!

This dress is the Trifecta of dresses – stretchy knit, machine washable, and POCKETS!

I know I’m going to have to get another one of these dresses in another color…but which color?!!

You know what else is fun? Wearing new booties! Here I am breaking in these Forever 21 dark brown booties. They’re super comfortable!

And yes…I’ve got purple tights. Maybe it’s time for an intervention?

Nah.

Hey Lovelies – which color are YOU passionate about?

WHERE CAN YOU BUY THIS LOOK? Click the links!

Buckled Moto Booties – FOREVER 21

Coach Tour Dress in Noir – MODCLOTH

Love, laughter, and shoes –

xx Melanie.

Modcloth is Marvelous! Plus, October’s Giveaway!

Happy October! It may be fall, but it has been unseasonably warm here in Germany! Lucky for me, I am still able to wear some new summer styles, and I am LOVING this romper from Modcloth!

Modcloth’s vintage inspired looks have a timeless feel, and this romper is no exception. I’m pretty sure I’ll wear this for a long time, and once Fall does decide to come, I’ll add tights, boots, and a long cardigan!

Here, I added a pair of vintage Italian heels from the 1960s. These belonged to my mom!

This has pockets!!

So…WHO IS READY TO WIN?

Kelly Hurley, who is a designer for Origami Owl, is giving away this awesome necklace for one lucky winner!

I love the shoe!

This giveaway goes from Oct 7 until Oct 31th, and there’s plenty of ways to enter! Click on the “Rafflecopter” link on the left.

And, it’s an INTERNATIONAL giveaway!!!

Good luck!

Love, laughter, and shoes…

xx Melanie.

Labor Day and a New Giveaway!

It’s Labor Day! In the U.S., it means a day off (for some lucky people!) and a chance to have some last minute summer fun.

It’s also a new month, and it means A NEW GIVEAWAY!

but more about that later….:)

Labor Day also means SHOPPING DEALS! Woo-hoo!

I recently got some sweet swag in the mail from Deb Shops and Modcloth, and the timing was perfect to wear my new fun things to a wine tasting! That’s one of many great things in Germany; the abundance of vineyards and all the tasting of delicious wine!

Debuting my new Jessica Simpson clutch (a b day gift!)

I lucked out and got the top (with attached necklace!) and the floral skater skirt from Deb for a steal!

Paired with these super cute and comfy oxfords from Modcloth, I felt like dancing! (Psst, they’re on sale!)

OHHHH…how I could I forget? IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!

Jennifer from A Wild Violet is sponsoring this month’s giveaway, and it’s awesome!

Check out these beautiful stackable rings! And you can win one with the birthstone of your choice!

All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter giveaway on the left! You can tweet, comment, and “like” to get more entries!

Giveaway ends September 22nd, so enter now! Thanks, Jennifer:)

Love, laughter, and shoes…

xx Melanie.

WHAT I’M WEARING:

Blue cozy – CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Coral peplum tank – DEB SHOPS

Floral skater skirt – DEB SHOPS

Oxfords – MODCLOTH

Clutch – JESSICA SIMPSON

Vintage inspired by Modcloth!

Vintage inspired by Modcloth! by divinemzm featuring a chain necklace

I’m drooling over this dress! Modcloth challenged me to create a couple of different ways to style it, so I did a night (left) and day look.

The two things I love about Modcloth? One, the styles are unique and affordable, and two, their styles come in a wide range of sizes!

WHAT? A RETAILER THAT CATERS TO WOMEN OF ALL SIZES?!! Scandalous!

Here’s where you can find everything!

Now…I just need to convince The Hubby that these things are necessary:)

Long black dress
modcloth.com

Chelsea Crew wingtip shoes
modcloth.com

Peacock pumps
modcloth.com

Darling black purse
modcloth.com

Black handbag
modcloth.com

Chain necklace
modcloth.com

Gemstone jewelry
modcloth.com

Turquoise jewelry
modcloth.com

Vintage jewelry
modcloth.com

Marvelous Modcloth and Polyvore fun!

Hello! It is definitely summer in Germany now (been in the 90s!) and I’m so ready for cold sangrias and fruit salad!

While trying to keep cool, I started a new Polyvore account and have lost my mind. I can create looks and shop at the same time?!! GENIUS!

Even better, Amy from Modcloth.com reached out to me to create looks using Modcloth’s fabulous items! Squee!!!! Thanks, Amy! 🙂

Now that I have taken a breath and focused myself, here is my first look, using the adorable Vivacious and Vibrant Dress in Noir as my featured piece.

Ladies, this is only $39.99, and goes up to a 3x!

(all pieces can be found at Modcloth.com)

Who doesn’t love a dress that can work double duty? On the left, I chose “Great Gatsby” inspired pieces for date night or a party. Check out the T strap oxford heels! When I party, I want to be able to dance, and this shoe looks like it can last for hours on the floor.

Switch out the shoes and accessories, and on the right, you can wear it to work, a wedding, or church. Wearing mint with black is very on trend, and the peacock design on the heels adds an unique flair.

I love how I could pack this dress and wear it ladylike, or more sassy!

Speaking of great looks, check out my friend Laura in her Modcloth dress and shoes!

She is the ultimate 50’s pinup girl!

Best of all, Modcloth has a great variety of plus size styles for we curvy girls to rock! I can’t wait to rock some looks!

Til next time –

Love, laughter, and shoes!

xx Melanie.

Going from Day to Night in Italy!

Going from Day to Night in Italy! by divinemzm featuring enamel jewelry

Hi all!

Very soon, the Hubby and I will be vacationing in Italy for the first time! Modcloth has some adorable and affordable styles, and I would totally rock this look here!

One dress does double duty! I’d wear the sneaks, hat, and cherry chain necklace while strolling in Rome, then switch out the shoes and jewelry for when we go out to dinner.