Designer Melody Ehsani is very well know throughout the design and entertainment industry.  Her shoes and accessories have been seen everywhere from the red carpet and fashion shows, to magazine covers and music videos. Â
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Melody Ehsani Designs (Press) Images via MelodyEhsani.com
Before I had ever heard the name Melody Ehsani, I had admired her designs from afar. Â Born in Los Angeles, and raised in a traditional Persian household, where cultural tradition dictates that a woman’s status and value is determined by her marriage, Melody left law school to pursue her dream of becoming a designer and break the strongholds of cultural inequalities. Â A woman after my own heart, Melody Ehsani aspires to push the boundaries of the norm and inspire others to break down bariers in their own lives.
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Check out some of my favorite Melody Ehsani Designs…I love how fun and chic they are, and they are also very affordable 
 Another great thing about her designs is that a portion of each sale goes toward the advancement and education of women in our society.
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Denim stack in the above graphic is courtesy of Marie Claire…Image to the left is yours truly (during my photography days) in my vintage denim lol
I have to say that denim is my favorite thing to wear. When we were told that our new SVP had changed the dress code to “business casual” there were all kinds of petitions, protests, and meetings. Some managers just said forget that, wear what you want! I know you may be saying what’s the big deal. Well, where I work, we usually only see each other throughout the day. Many of us work in areas with no windows AT ALL, while many others work in freezing cold labs all day. Try spending a long work day in a 50 degree lab, wearing tights, heels, and a binding jacket lol So, most “Techies” prefer a casual and comfortable work environment. The casual environment was actually the deciding factor for many of the people I have worked with at my company. So, seeing as how I have about two days worth of “business casual” attire, I was pissed!
Ever since I can remember, I have rocked my denim. Skirts, pants, shorts, dresses, I love them all! There are so many to chose from, I’m like a kid in a candy shop I’m especially happy about some of the old school styles that are back! Check out some of my faves for this season…
Petite Denim Mini Skirt Bleach Stone $50.00
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bone stretch 'Edie' skinny leg jeans $159
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{Capital E}® 501® Boyfriend Jeans $248
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7 For All Mankind Henley Denim Romper $189
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swan RUFFLE BUSTLE BUMBAG fannypack $150.00
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swan RUFFLE BUSTLE BUMBAG fannypack $150.00
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Cerulean Epingle Clutch $20
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Cerulean Epingle Clutch $20
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Denim Pinny Dress $100.00
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Denim Pinny Dress $100.00
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Quilted Denim Bodycon Dress $80.00
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Aphrodite Vintage Boyfriend Short $23.60
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Hey everybody! Today my sister Ashley, who will be working for Glamour Magazine this summer, is visiting to share some tips for shopping and staying fabulous on a budget. The floor is yours Ash
With every screech of the metal hanger before, the search for the perfect fashion piece becomes more intense. Browsing through the racks and racks of shirts, dresses, skirts, and pants, brings about the excitement and thrill of finding the perfect item in any vintage store. This store in particular hosts garments and accessories from the 1940s to the 1990s. Each piece, unique and one-of-a-kind, subdues any shopper’s passion of finding items seemingly created solely for them. Looking through this quaint vintage store, the super short, shapeless mod dresses from the 1960s and the knit off the shoulder sweaters from the 1980s all hit the right spot in my fashion-filled mind. But as I glance over to the accessories counter in the little vintage shop, I notice a 1960s vintage Dooney & Bourke bag that only my grandmother could have owned. When I realized Dooney & Bourke bags cost about $300 plus I knew I had to have it. Retail price: $60. The all leather, emerald green, navy blue, and cream handbag with brown detailing is the perfect fit for my purse collection, actually, the perfect fit to anyone’s collection. So of course, I got the bag. A unique find like this can be achieved by anyone. Having a good eye and knowing where and when to shop are all factors of buying on a budget for any fashionista, or anyone interested in fashion, that is. With some tips and hints I’ll show you the best places to shop when you want to buy a great piece on a tight budget.
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