Outfits Inspired by The Voice: Melanie Martinez

     In midst of my procrastination, I have started watching The Voice, a singing competition in which contestants go through a blind audition in hopes of an established artist to want them for their team. Honestly, I thought it would be another version of American Idol, which I only watch for the auditions and I'm done. But, boy, I was presently surprised.
     In spite of the nature of the show, The Voice is WAYYYYY better than any other singing competition I have seen. The blind audition aspect allows you to eliminate the appearance aspect of the singer actually hear the quality of their voice, something I think should be top priority in the music business. I could go on a rant about this, but I'll spare you the time and get to the point of this post.

Melanie Martinez - Team Adam

     What made me want to watch this show in the first place was actually due to a commercial (good job advertising team). If featured a cover of Toxic, stripped down and sung by a female vocalist with an enchanting folk-like voice. I searched for the episode featuring her, and Melanie Martinez quickly became one of my favorites. Her voice alone is so captivating, that if she were a Siren, I'd drown immediately. 

     Even better, her quirky look and Cruella de Ville inspired hair fit her so perfectly. I mean, how else would you picture a voice that unique? As the episodes went on, her style has stood it's ground, from Peter Pan collars to her staple over-sized bow. Hopefully the stylists on the show won't change her, because I have a feeling she may inspire a few designers.

     In all of the following outfits, I have tried to incorporate the items that Melanie is rarely without: red lipstick, tights, frilly socks, collars, and a large bow. I didn't want to flat out replicate any of her outfits, because you can easily do that yourself. That being said, some of the outfits are more "Melanie" than the others.

   



Outfit 1: All Dressed Up

     For this outfit, I wanted something slightly formal, yet easy to dress down. Melanie wears a lot of vintage prints that I honestly would question if I saw them hanging on a rack. Yes, the brocade print looks like something on your Great-Aunt's window, yet the way Melanie styles her outfits transform the print into something to be envious over. The gold collar necklace is included because the dress has a high collar, of which I've never seen Melanie wear.

Outfit 2: Casual Yet Classy

          I honestly would wear this to class, granted I am one of those people who dresses up to buy flour. So I guess this would be a nice day out for normal people. Maybe. I honestly don't know, but I certainly consider this casual. The print on the skirt was so intriguing I knew I had to use it for something. I also love the detail on the collar of the shirt. I don't think Melanie would wear cold-shoulder tops, yet this outfit channels her all the way.

Outfit 3: Quirk with Quills (I think I tried too hard with the title...it's supposed to be "edgy" lol)

     Get it, because porcupines have quills that are sharp, and edges are sharp...Yea it's lame, I know. Anyway, I tend to dress on the denim and leather side of the tracks, yet wanted something channeling Melanie's quirky aura. Therefore, I paired a collared, printed peplum top with faux leather leggings and studded heels, and a wire headband. I have yet to see Melanie wear pants. I've searched through Google and her pictures on her website and no pants. I guess they aren't everyone's cup of tea.

Outfit 4: Old Hollywood Glam

     If Melanie was asked to dress for a movie premiere  I imagine it would be something like this. I wanted to stay away from the hair bow, so I incorporated the piece into her belt and necklace. The faux fur coat and 40s inspired shoes add the perfect amount of vintage glam. And a plus, if you don't like the outerwear, the outfit stands alone beautifully.

If you have any suggestions for who's style I should channel next, put it in the comments and I'll see what I can do!

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Santa, Can You Hear Me?

Hello blogger world!
I've recently switched from WordPress to Blogger, so please bear with me while I figure this out. I will say that the user friendly-ness of Blogger exceeds that of WordPress by a landslide, not that I don't like WordPress, but just something I noticed in my three days of having this new blog.

Due to it being finals week and that I have no camera other than my phone at the moment, the following post will be a repeat of the last post on my old blog. I thought it to be somewhat relevant. I'll include a link to my other blog in case you want to check that out too.


Whilst taking a Biology study break, I've decided to post the top ten things I'd like for Christmas, because who doesn't love hearing about high priced items a poor college student aspires to own?

1. Jeffrey Campbell Black Suede Litas - Actually, I already know that I'll be getting a pair of Litas due to sizing concerns. I love these shoes with a passion, they seem to go with everything and anything. And yes, I will be the idiot walking around campus in 5 inch heels, tripping over my feet.
2. Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette - Yes, I do already own the first Naked Palette, and yes I am a makeup hoarder, and yes I only wear tinted moisturizer on a daily basis I wear makeup at all. I want this because I love love LOVE taupes and greiges, which are both in this palette. I feel like the first Naked palette is more of a nighttime eyeshadow palette, and this more of a matte, daytime collection.
3. Official Quidditch Broom - Yes, I do play intercollegiate  quidditch and would like an upgrade from my dollar store, flimsy broom that partially broke in our first game. Since this broom meets IQA guidelines it would be the best broom to buy for competitive purposes.
4. Sony DSC-HX9V 16.2 mp Camera - I actually want a Nikon but those too expensive and I have no justification for wanting a professional camera to take pictures for a blog when I have no burning desire to become a photographer. But this is better than what I'm currently using, which is my phone.
5. Doc Marten 1460 black boots - I have an obsession with military inspired boots. Maybe its one of the few things that stuck from my "emo/scene" stage in middle/early high school. Regardless, I've always wanted a pair of Docs to add a bit of edge to my preppy-grunge clothing style. 
6. Kate Walsh Boyfriend Perfume - This smells like a good smelling boy's sweatshirt that a girl's worn for about a week. Its glorious. Perfect mix of musk and spice with a hint of floral sweetness.
7. Lace Maxi Skirt - I've developed a liking to maxi and midi skirts in the past year, and going along with my preppy grunge thing, nothing screams edgy and feminine more than a black lace maxi skirt. 
8. Over sized Chunky Sweaters - I've never noticed the comfort and ease of throwing on a pair of leggings, combat boots, and a chunky sweater until late October of this year. One problem; I own two sweaters and two cardigans. Only one has enough warmth to be useful in the fall and winter.
9. Jeffrey Campbell Night Walk Shoes - I saw these at Need Supply on break and fell in love. They are oddly comfortable and easy to walk in despite the lack of a heel. Added plus, Lady Gaga wore a glitter version of these shoes in the video for "Marry the Night".
10. OPI's Urban Ballerina Collection - Yes this did come out a year ago, but I still love the colors in this collection and have yet to purchase it. They are the perfect neutrals, excluding the purple which just so happens to look amazing contrasted with the rich olive-bronze tones in my skin.

I hope you enjoyed this post. There will be more to come. 

I am placing the link to my old blog HERE. I plan for this blog to be more of a photo journal meets fashion blog (with better writing than "Chronicles"), so this will look nothing like my old blog.

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