The Color of the Year





sweater c/o // tee c/o // denim // watch // flats via {similar} // latique bag  {similar}

Hello there, m’darlings! I hope you’re having a great start to your week. I’ve got a quick post today on the color of the year: Marsala + lots of info…

My week is beginning busy as usual, but I was able to find some down time this past weekend. And I’ve got to know, am I the only one who missed the Super Bowl festivities?
The hubs couldn’t believe I’d rather clean my house! But after a few exhausting weeks of having my house in shambles due to a flooring project, and working hard to get the new studio complete, it was pretty cathartic to clean.
Oh yes, the new studio? As most of you’ve seen, the blog has changed a bit… no biggie! It’s still the same place with more focus on my styling services, and I’m hoping even better for the coming years. I won’t bore you with the details… if you’re interested, you can check out the ABOUT page for more deets on the changes, but there are big things coming. And don’t forget to bookmark the new page so you don’t miss out on anything. I won’t be here everyday with all the changes happening, but I am on Instagram @fashionablymelissa daily, so come join the soiree!
You can bank on a few days that will be regulars and you can view the editorial calendar in the side bar —>.
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Style Note: Marsala is 2015’s color of the year. There are so many great ways to wear it, and it’s a great choice if you’re not a true red fan. I paired this Marsala sweater with navy stripes and a lil leo. The color combination really pops! Find yourself a little marsala for your Valentine’s day soirees and dare to be different!http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid2529-25378273-21&faveList=44527507&width=7&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

Some Favorite Basics


striped tee {h&m; similar} // paige skinnies // bag // belt // zara shoes {similar} // earrings {old, similar} // bracelets c/o {similar, similar}

Hey loves, last week was busy and Tuesday was a day brimming to the top with activity… some morning styling, afternoon errands, and a park date before dinner. So that means piecing together a look that’ll carry me through the day + a hairstyle that’s no fuss {but we’ll get to that later}.
My favorite outfits are a combination of basic pieces that are easy to pull together, easy to wear, and can be polished off with a few accessories or interest pieces… but you already knew that! 😉
Most of my basics are pieces that wear from season to season and outfit to outfit! They’re classic, play well with one of my favorite ways to dress: print mixing, and are staples in my wardrobe.
As for that hairstyle… I tried out a completely different look {see the tutorial here}… this is definitely not my typical hairstyle and a big step out of my box, but something different… and a bit fun. I’m a firm believer in stepping out of the box every once and a while, having a little fun, and giving new things a whirl.
What do ya say, try something completely different or stay within your comfort zone? 



12 Hour Style







lace top c/o charming charlies {similar} // paige denim // bag c/o justfab {splurge, save} // zara ankle strap flats {DEEPLY discounted in black, extremely similar in cream here}

Every day for me is different, and I love that variety and flexibility. When it comes to style though, it has to be just as flexible; whether I’m styling on set, running a style session with a client, working at home, or doting on my toddler. I don’t usually have to get out the door until 9am, but my day doesn’t end until about 9pm either. 
My style has to be functional and because I’m always representing my brand {me!; Fashionably, Melissa}, I feel like I need to be put together whenever I leave the house. But, like I said, functional often means running a toddler to dance or swim or play dates, maybe a lunch date, an afternoon styling sesh, possibly a dinner date, and even a dentist appointment… sometimes all in the same day!
When I choose my fashion, I always make sure it’s versatile. I know I’ve preached about finding pieces that you can imagine 2/3 different ways, and that’s so important to me! Pieces have to go from casual for my personal, mom style to dressy, fashion-forward work appropriate. This outfit is just that.

Happy Labor Day

anthro blouse {no longer available; similar here & here} // paige cutoffs // converse // ring {old; similar}
I hope you all are having a fabulous 3 day weekend and Labor Day holiday!
I spent most of my weekend catching up on cleaning after re-organizing my house and putting A’s bedroom together, and preparing for our camping trip this week. But I did get to sneak in a little time Saturday with my family, and today I’m meeting my cousin’s 1 week old little girl!
Tomorrow we head out and I’m excited to spend some time in the mountains, but first here’s a look at my laid back Labor Day style. 

Linked up with Trend Spin.

Happy Labor Day

anthro blouse {no longer available; similar here & here} // paige cutoffs // converse // ring {old; similar}
I hope you all are having a fabulous 3 day weekend and Labor Day holiday!
I spent most of my weekend catching up on cleaning after re-organizing my house and putting A’s bedroom together, and preparing for our camping trip this week. But I did get to sneak in a little time Saturday with my family, and today I’m meeting my cousin’s 1 week old little girl!
Tomorrow we head out and I’m excited to spend some time in the mountains, but first here’s a look at my laid back Labor Day style. 

Linked up with Trend Spin.

Fabulous Floral

h&m floral tank // paige denim // bracelets here & here // watch // similar necklace // similar dolce vita sandals
Amélia’s outfit: 
I found this tank while shopping for a garden party and though I’m not super into florals, it just paired so well with my eShakti skirt {thanks eShakti!} and obviously screamed ‘garden party!’
As one of my rules, I always try to imagine at least 2 ways to wear a purchase, but this was one of those pieces I thought if I only wore it once I was completely OK with that… Turns out I love it for hot ‘n steamy summer days with sandals for a fabulous floral casual look.
My messy, bed-head, beautiful girl really wanted to be in the photo with momma… how could you say no to that face?

Linked up with More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express for Manic Monday.

Fabulous Floral

h&m floral tank // paige denim // bracelets here & here // watch // similar necklace // similar dolce vita sandals
Amélia’s outfit: 
I found this tank while shopping for a garden party and though I’m not super into florals, it just paired so well with my eShakti skirt {thanks eShakti!} and obviously screamed ‘garden party!’
As one of my rules, I always try to imagine at least 2 ways to wear a purchase, but this was one of those pieces I thought if I only wore it once I was completely OK with that… Turns out I love it for hot ‘n steamy summer days with sandals for a fabulous floral casual look.
My messy, bed-head, beautiful girl really wanted to be in the photo with momma… how could you say no to that face?
Linked up with More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express for Manic Monday.

Perfect in Paisley

shop by jmv paisley blouse c/o// paige denim {Major SALE!} // maison scotch clutch // justfab heels // similar cuff // similar necklace // essie polish in tart deco & mint candy apple

I immediately fell in love with this paisley blouse when I laid eyes on it. It styled so well with a swept back faux hawk braid for a dressy casual Father’s day dinner with the hubs, the bug, his dad and brother. I love the accents of gold that really gave a pop, and of course the shoes! These shoes are amazing and comfortable, and part of my Mother’s day present.
Happy Friday! Hope y’all have an amazing weekend. Just a reminder for you locals, I’m hosting a styling event TOMORROW NIGHT with John of Shop by John Michael Villa. Come hang out, shop, and get some summer styling ideas!

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Perfect in Paisley

shop by jmv paisley blouse // paige denim {Major SALE!} // maison scotch clutch // justfab heels // similar cuff // similar necklace // essie polish in tart deco & mint candy apple

I immediately fell in love with this paisley blouse when I laid eyes on it. It styled so well with a swept back faux hawk braid for a dressy casual Father’s day dinner with the hubs, the bug, his dad and brother. I love the accents of gold that really gave a pop, and of course the shoes! These shoes are amazing and comfortable, and part of my Mother’s day present.
Happy Friday! Hope y’all have an amazing weekend. Just a reminder for you locals, I’m hosting a styling event TOMORROW NIGHT with John of Shop by John Michael Villa. Come hang out, shop, and get some summer styling ideas!

June 7th… Birthday Style

A week later, and a final birthday update!
Birthday’s are so much fun. Now that I’m a momma, I find that my days are filled with all things Amélia. And my birthday was no exception. 
We headed to Palos Verdes for a street festival where the bug road ponies, visited animals in the petting zoo, and even hung out with Spiderman! I was happy just watching the smile on her face… and keeping cool in cutoffs and these favorite summer sandals while holding a beer in my hand! It doesn’t get any better than that, folks!
Happy Saturday… have a wonderful weekend. And to all you dads out there, thank you for all you do to help raise amazing little people!