Blackout… in the Rain!

my outfit: coat // dress // bag {sold out; similar} // necklace c/o // rain boots
amélia’s outfit: vest via {similar} // similar dress // booties

I love the rain, almost as much as I love the leaves turning brown and sweaters and jeans. 

In so Cal, we’ve been rather unlucky with the rain, and drought conditions have us all longing for more any. When we finally got some last week, my style kick and I dusted off our rain boots and went puddle stomping between errands and appointments. She ditched hers shortly after the rain stopped, but me? I wore them. ALL DAY. for errands and even a style appointment…  Hey, when a girl gets a chance to bust out rain boots in an area that rarely sees rain, she does!

The wind and weather even made it comfortable for a coat! You bet I got all excited about fall, only to have it dangled in front of me for 3 glorious days… and then, just like that, it was over :(.

Style Note: Don’t be afraid to dress up your rain boots. You can pair them with a dress and coat for a super chic office look. The secret? Keep it neutral and add bits of interest, like a leather dress, stripes, or an awesome piece or two of statement jewelry. You’re look will remain professional and functional.

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The IT Color of Summer

romper c/o // heeled sandal // bag // similar necklace
A’s deets: dress // sandals via {same style, linked similar styles below}

Happy hump day, m’dears!

Oh holy wind! Figures that when I try to capture shots for y’all, the wind blows like no body’s business, so never mind the hair. This was a fun shoot none-the-less and my lil kissy bug joined in.

So on to this outfit! Not only can I live in this super fab, super comfy romper, but it’s classic, easy to dress up or down, and is perfect for summer. Not to mention, the hubs loved it… which is always a plus ;).

So what’s this about black being summer’s IT color? You heard it right. We expect lots of bright, bold patterns and colors, that’s a given for spring/summer, and you’ll look fantastic, but stand out and wow in black! Black is classic… timeless, so it only goes to figure that it’s a perfect choice. For summer, however, try out strategic cutouts, asymmetrical shapes, feminine pleating, and lighter fabrics, for instance. And you don’t have to go head to toe black; I paired brown leather and it gave my look a laid back, easy going quality.

Hope your week is off on the right foot, loves!

Style Note: To keep your blacks looking summer-y, it’s all in the details: cutouts, feminine ruffles/lace, light fabrics. Pair with a bright handbag or shoes for a summer color pop.

I’d love to hear from you! Tag me on instagram @fashionablymelissa with #havenstreetstyle and show me how you’re wearing black this summer.

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Kickin’ Back

leather jacket {similar} // tee // skinnies // scarf // flats c/o

This past weekend was filled with spending time with my little family… just kickin’ back.

Friday, we welcomed Santa with a tree lighting and fireworks, and Saturday was all about some shopping! I love relaxed weekends where I don’t feel like we have a million things on our to-do list.

Hope y’all had a great weekend!

Style note: When going all black, leather is a great choice for topping off the look. It’s always a classic, luxe fabric perfect for any season. Since black can be a little blah, add an interest piece or play with prints, like I did here!

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