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Fashion We Love: What to Wear for Spring with Nichols Hills Plaza

Have you heard the news??? Spring is officially not canceled this year.

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Wear a Face Mask + Support Small Business

Cute mask, where did you get it???

Health, StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 14, 2020Comment

Decorating My New House + Home Decor Inspiration

How do you decorate when your home decor style is somewhere between mid-century modern, traditional, and farmhouse?

Behind the Blog, StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 1, 2020Comment

15 Bad Ass Black Female Influencers You Should Know

Meet the women you should know who are changing the game

Career, Health, Life Skills, Style, TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeFebruary 25, 2020Comment

Street Style with SHOWTIME's The Chi

Feeling all the street style vibes courtesy of Coogie from The Chi

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeMarch 5, 2018ootd, street style, floral jacket outfit, floral blazer outfit, showtime streaming the chi, street style outfit, black floral blazer, street style urban, street style women, street style fashionComment

How to Get Effortless Curls with TRESemme

How I get my curls to last with TRESemmé

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeFebruary 16, 2018collaboration, tresemme hair spray, get curls that last, effortless curls, natural style without stiffnessComment

Mellow Yellow

Lace tops are a sexy yet sophisticated peek-a-boo

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Kimono She Better Don't

Nothing but happy boho kimono vibes here!

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeNovember 14, 2017ootd, kimono, how to style a kimono, boho kimono vibes, kimono robe, duster coat, kimono outfit fall, kimono outfit, kimono dress, boho kimonoComment

Yeah Baby, Yeah! White Ankle Boots

White boots after Labor Day?! Yeah Baby, Yeah!!!

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeNovember 9, 2017ootd, white ankle boots, how to wear white ankle boots, white booties, white boot outfits, how to style white boots, preppy street style, how to wear white boots, white boots street style, preppy street fashion, preppy styleComment

Velvet Crush Trend Alert

This season, velvet is EVERYWHERE! Here are some of my favorite velvet pieces and velvet outfit ideas to fuse into your wardrobe this season.

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 26, 2017velvet outfit ideas, velvet body suits, velvet booties, velvet and winter white, how to style velvetComment

Budget Friendly Tips to Transition Your Wardrobe to Fall

See the budget friendly ways accessories can transition your summer wardrobe to Fall.

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 24, 2017ootd, fall accessories, transitioning wardrobe from summer to fall, fall accessories trends, summer to fall transition fashion, fall fashion, fall transition outfits, transitional fall looks, brown leather jacket, cozy sweaters, best boots, flare jeans, how to transition summer clothes to fall, fall fashion accessories, transitional outfits, best fall looks Comments

Velvet Bodysuit + Velvet Shoes

Velvet is back, modern and TOTALLY having a moment right now. Check out this sexy ASOS velvet bodysuit and a velvet outfit with suede idea.

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 12, 2017ootd, velvet outfit ideas, how to wear velvet, velvet outfit ideas styles, how to style velvet, velvet outfit fall, velvet outfit, velvet style, how to wear velvet topComment

Seeing Red Trend Alert

Red is one of the on-trend colors for Fall. Here are some red outfit ideas to incorporate the hottest color into your wardrobe this season.

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 9, 2017red outfits, how to style red outfits, how to wear red, my favorite red styleComment

Boho Hat Leather Jacket Street Style

Channeling my inner 70's Foxy Brown with Boho hat leather jacket street style. Plus coupon code to save 15% on your first order with www.ElleLain.com. #solid

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Red Roses Long Dress + Red Lips

Do you believe in love at first sight? I do! Especially when it came to this gorgeous long floral dress. See how I style it with red lips for Fall.

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Red Pants + Cold Shoulder Top

Red pants and Big hair. Go Bold or Go Home!

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 14, 2017ootd, red pants, red pants outfit work, red pants looks, red pants cold shoulder top, red pants outfit, red pants outfit fall Comments

Introducing Rocksbox Jewelry + How to Get Yours FREE

TRY 1-month FREE!!! Introducing Rocksbox! The better way to upgrade & get laced in all the "It Girl" designer jewelry brands without breaking the bank.