forever 21 – Mel Gets Dressed

January 27, 2021

The sweater so nice, I bought it twice! When you love a piece of clothing, you have to buy one in every color. I don’t make the rules.

During the most recent Forever 21 50% sale, I managed to snag one of these frilly cardigans in my size! The best part? It’s one of my favorite pieces I already own and now I have it in PURPLE! My wardrobe is super colorful so this was a no brainer for me.

With Spring coming up, I’m excited to get more wear out of this. I’m still seeing the frilly collar/big sleeve trend carry into Spring 2021, which you already know I’m all about. You’ll definitely see me style this more frequently in the future!

January 11, 2021

Introducing… my first official shacket! I can already tell you that it will NOT be my last.

For the past several months, I have been watching the “shacket” trend and waiting for the perfect one (for me). The day is here and I finally have one in my hands!

I purchased this shacket during the Forever 21 50% off sale sale (sale sale), among many other things, for the great price of $17. It’s cropped in length and super soft and warm – perfect for the upcoming winter/spring transition we’ll be experiencing here in New England! Also, I’m a HUGE fan of buffalo plaid anything. I seriously wish they came out with more colors – I’ll have to keep an eye out.

January 10, 2021

Tan western shirt with Quay Jezabell sunglasses

Is Sunday the last day of the week or the first day of the week? I definitely see it as the last day of the week because I need a full day or rest before Monday comes and the madness begins again.

Speaking of rest, I’ve been taking a lot of it recently! Between Christmas, New Years, and the on-going pandemic, I’ve been staying home a lot more often than usual. The most productive thing I’ve done is clean out our basement storage and filling an entire box of of odds and ends to donate to charity. This is something I’ve been putting off for about three years now!

Because I’ve been home so much, the most exciting thing that’s happened to me is getting my package from the Forever 21 sale. I’ve been trying to stay away from buying things just because they’re on sale, but with an additional 50% off, I picked up a few pieces and trends that I’ve been wanting to try out, like this very cool western shirt. It’s a cushiony, soft material that will last, paired with my favorite Jazabell Twist sunglasses by Quay Australia. I’m excited to incorporate these into my wardrobe and style it up with existing pieces!

January 5, 2021

Today’s look features one of my favorite thrifted finds to date! A vintage 90’s Miami Dolphins crewneck sweatshirt in PERFECT condition. I paired it with some of my favorite gold necklaces for some added flair.

Closup of miami dolphins sweatshirt with gold necklaces — Coin Necklace: Link // Curb Chain Necklace: Similar

Thrifting is one of my favorite things to do! If you’re a maximalist like me, it’s the most sustainable way to fill your closet with quality pieces and you really can’t beat the prices. I tend to mix old pieces with new, but I would say about 70% of my closet is secondhand. I typically shop from a variety of different thrift shops in my area, like Goodwill and Savers, and living close to Boston helps me to score some awesome pieces since everyone here is so fashionable. If I have something specific in mind that I can’t find while thrifting, I’ll turn to online secondhand sites like ThredUp, Poshmark, Mercari and Depop.

Though I’m not a huge of sports, I couldn’t pass up on the color and quality of this sweatshirt. I’ll have to brush up on some stats in case anyone asks!