March 31st, 2011 | by admin | published in Confessions, History, True Story
I was this girl who played basketball. And loved it. I was small. I am small. But I was feisty. Fearless. Really into it. I joined the team in the 4th grade. We won the championship. I played five more years before it became a try-out. I wanted to try, but I knew I’d be [...]
July 27th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out, True Story
Unif t-shirt via Nasty Gal, Topshop skirt and boots, Bebe earrings This past weekend, I had three separate HOLY SH*T moments- What am I doing laying on my couch watching the dreamers get theirs in Rudy, Flashdance, and Running the Sahara? Rudy is a part of Notre Dame football history… Alex gets into the Pittsburgh [...]
July 12th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out
Seneca Rising top and skirt via Revolve Clothing, Bebe wedges, Nadri bracelet via Bloomingdales Went to my cousin’s surprise baby shower Saturday. Being around cute kids all night made me long for the babies I’m meant for. I just need to find the husband first. Kirby in St. Elmo’s Fire said it best for both [...]
June 9th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out, True Story
Alexander Wang shirt via Shopbop, Urban Renewal shorts via Urban Outfitters, Report Signature shoes via Shopbop, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag via Shopbop I work on a Web site all day. My dual monitors are my buddies. My daytime Web site has been my companion for five years. I come home and I don’t want [...]
April 14th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, History, Made Out, Perspective, True Story
291 sweatshirt via Shopop, American Apparel bodysuit, Topshop shorts, VOYD. leggings via Planet Blue This was my extremely tamed version of an 80s getup for this past Saturday’s night out at the roller skating rink- ala Patty Ann’s idea for the era throwback. I have the best memories of having one of my childhood birthday [...]
April 9th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out, Perspective, True Story
I was extremely flattered when the sweet Jasna of Fashion Jazz asked if she could feature my twin sister, Bec, and me for her column at Style Scoop. Here’s an excerpt from my feature: The Fearless Fashionista’s Stylish Twins Part 2 By Jasna Zellerhoff This week, I carry on with my stylish twin bloggers and [...]
February 1st, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, History, Made Out, True Story
H&M sweater and jeans, Nine West shoes, Jacqueline Kennedy Reproduction earrings via QVC The azaleas that made my front lawn my front lawn… the corsage of carnations that was my band of courage when I spoke at my kindergarten graduation… the pink and white crown that tickled my head pretty as a flower girl in [...]
January 16th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out, Perspective, True Story
Vintage jumpsuit via Spanish Moss Vintage, Bebe leggings, Ash boots via Shopbop.com It’s both funny and achingly sad how one decision, action, or reaction can dictate the direction your life gets lost in. They are the moments that will haunt you. They are the haunts that will teach you. They are the teachers who will [...]
January 9th, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, History, Made Out, True Story
Siwy overalls via Shopbop.com, Sunday Rocks men’s t-shirt via Kitson, Bebe shoes, Anthropologie earrings Growing up in a small town in New Jersey (just 20 minutes outside of New York City), I had a charmed childhood. I had the love of who I deem “the best parents in the world” who stopped at nothing to [...]
January 2nd, 2010 | by Mel | published in Confessions, Made Out, True Story
Vintage cape via the Rose Bowl Flea Market, Alexander Wang romper via Shopbop.com, Steve Madden boots “I see you.”- Avatar This intimate intelligence, reinforcement, proclamation, recognition between 1+ souls- these 3 little words can mean more than that other set of 3. You love me, but do you see me? Even though I was dressed [...]
