Melissa: OOTD | June 24th (Or June 18th?)

Blazer | H&M (39.99$CAD)
Asymmetrical Dress | SIRENS (25.00$~CAD)
Heels | Winners (24.99$CAD)

This is my third OOTD, and though it isn't what I wore today, it's an outfit I wore last week for my brother's convocation!

The dress is originally meant for clubbing and yes it looks ultra short in these pictures. It's a dress made from a slippery fabric, so when I walk/sit/dance/move it tends to ride up a bit. Unfortunately for me, it was the first I've worn it [the other two times that they have been worn were by Amy AND Carmen, the two other writers on this blog], and I had no idea it would rise so much. 

I paired the dress with a blazer because I'm actually not a fan of one-shouldered pieces and I like being covered. I rarely wear tank-pieces or tube pieces on their own. The reason I bought this dress was because the portion between the white and black is actually pieces of mesh, which is one of my favorite trends at the moment. 

Lastly, the shoes I wore were strappy heels from Winners. They are about 3 ~ 3.5 inches high and just a pair of shoes I figured would match the dress as well as the season (being all sandal-ly and all.)

Until next time,

<3 Melissa

Melissa: OOTD | June 23rd

Blazer | H&M (39.99$ CAD)

Oversized Scoop Back Fringe Mini in Black | American Apparel (48.00$ CAD)

Disco Pants in Black | American Apparel (92.00$ CAD)

Kainoa boots in Snowy | Aldo (54.98$)

Today was attempt #3 at finding a job, (if you got a job opening, gimme a call =D) and for this job hunt I decided to go in all black with white focus pieces.

I wore an oversized fringe shirt from American Apparel under a loose white blazer, which I rolled up the sleeves for. For the fringe shirt, those who own it know that it's incredibly hard to wear as the neck is huge and it always falls off or leaves the front wide open, unless you are comfortable wearing an ultra-off-the-shoulder shirt. I discovered that it is much easier and nicer to wear it backwards! Instead of putting your head through the larger opening, try wearing it as a halter and putting your head through the smaller opening. It's almost impossible for it to slip off and if you play around with the sleeves, you can get a stylish "exposing of the shoulder"! Try it out and let me know how it goes!

For pants, I wore my favorite Disco Pants from American Apparel. Very pricey piece but it acts as a staple to my wardrobe as it's one of the only black pants I own. It fits me very nicely and looks amazing when you tuck in a loose fitting shirt. I almost always mix up my loose pieces with my tight pieces to add some variety to my outfit.

Lastly, I topped (or bottomed! [PUNNY!]) my outfit with pair of white military-style boots. I zipped up the boots only half way so that it looked a little more sloppy and not perfectly clinging to my leg. I like the loose, 'whatever' look vs the clean look with these boots.


PS: Sorry about the blue-toned pictures, it was ultra cloudy today!

Until next time, 

<3 Melissa

Melissa: OOTD | June 21st

Hey guys! 

My name is Melissa and I am one of the 3 bloggers on E2WBeauty! This is my first post and I've thought long and hard about what my first post should be and I decided to make it a OOTD fashion post!

Fedora | Urban Behaviour (12.99$ CAD)

 Cotton Spandex Jersey Strapless Ruched Bodysuit in Light Blue | American Apparel (34.00$ CAD)

Chiffon Oversized Button-Up in Bone | American Apparel (65.00$)

Floral Skirt + Big Buckle Belt + White Strap Sandal Heels | Some shop in Hong Kong (Very Cheap)

Cross Body Bag | Coach Outlet (78.00$ USD)

     

I'm not usually one to wear skirts and dresses, but it was my sister's university graduation and I figured I'd dress up for the occasion. 

I've been noticing a trend with the woven fedora's in the summer. I think it adds a nice touch, giving a bit of sweetness to the outfit so I decided to purchase one when I found the perfect one. This one is a little flimsy and doesn't hold it's shape as well as some other ones that I've encountered, but it fits comfortably on my head. (Other stores that I've checked out include Aldo, H&M [the men's section has quite a few!], Bluenotes, Forever 21)

In case it got chilly, I wore a sheer button-up to keep myself warm, but at the same time the outfit is not covered up by a thick/opaque cardigan or jacket and it's flowy-ness is perfect for the summer time. The belt keeps some shape to my body, making sure I don't look frumpy. (You can find a cheaper version of the button-up at H&M)

For those wondering about the pricing on the Coach bag, it was on sale at Woodbury Outlets! I'd never have the heart to dish out that much money for a full price one. ;__;

Look forward to more OOTDs as summertime inspires me to try new trends and dress up for any occasion!

- Melissa <3