Red Lips

{Wearing: UO Tank, J.Crew Skirt, H&M Belt & Coat, Zara Bag & Top Shop Pumps}

A few of you made the comment on my recent red lip tutorial that red lips are still out of your comfort zone. I completely understand. Even though a bright lip is often my go to right now, at one point I found wearing red lipstick so intimidating. I actually remember my first time wearing a red lip. It was during my last trip to New York and I took like 15 test photos of my face before leaving the hotel room to see how weird I looked. I decided that I didn't like smiling with the red lip because I thought it looked weird with my teeth haha. 27 year old Melissa was pretty ridiculous. 30 year old Melissa is completely normal... don't you dare say anything.

Cliche Weather Talk

{Wearing: Zara Blouse, H&M Shorts, Coach Lindsey Satchel, Top Shop Pumps, Fossil Watch & Club Monaco Bracelet}

Yes it's cliche to talk about weather on a fashion blog but what else can you talk about when all last week felt like August instead of mid September?

I just jinxed it didn't I?

*update* I just looked outside and it's official... I jinxed it. I guess we will have to stick to the cliche "I love fall fashion" talk instead. Layer up ladies! It's a chilly one today!

Layers

{Wearing: Love Dress, Zara Blazer, Gap Trench, Zara Bag & Pumps, Blue Ruby Necklace}

Layering can sometimes create too much bulk and result in a michelin man inspired look. I'm often envious of anyone tiny enough to be able to layer piece upon piece without adding too much volume because it's so easy to go overboard! I have been layering using my (old) gap trench lately and while I can't say that it always creates the most flattering silhouette, it's allowing me to be a little more creative in my wardrobe and that's good enough for me!