Articles by Sydney C.

Articles by Sydney C.

Sydney has a passion for fashion, which shows her upkeep of trends and thorough research into styling and fashion subcultures. Her love for fashion started from a young age with her collection of her grandma's old clothes to play dress-up in, along with her Barbie, Bratz, and Polly Pocket Dolls. Her professional career in the fashion industry started with her career in journalism, interning for a fashion blog, contracting for arts and culture feature writing, and working in various retail settings, including boutique contemporary fashion and luxury accessories.
How to Wear Cargo and Parachute Pants in 2023
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How to Wear Cargo and Parachute Pants in 2023

The fashion cycle in recent years has resurfaced in 70s80s90s, and Y2K fashion pieces like baby tees, platform boots, and mom jeans. In 2023, cargo and parachute pants reign as a prominent trending piece. Ladies can rejoice in their discovery of cargo and parachute pants; these are the few types of pants with functional pockets while flattering the figure with their higher and fitted waist. Essential pieces to pair with these pant styles involve chunky heels and fitted tops. For the summer weather, My Melrose has looks with cargo and parachute pants curated for the heat.

Back to School Style Highlights for Juniors, Girls and Boys
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Back to School Style Highlights for Juniors, Girls and Boys

Grab your backpack, essential tools, and your perfect first-day-of-school outfit. If you're unsure what that outfit looks like, think about it and get creative. You want to stand out and be comfortable all at once. With the weather being super hot, we have styles suited for the days ahead. Whether you're a parent shopping for your kids or a creative high school or college fashionista, there are looks to scroll through below to give you an idea of what we have in stores. 

3 Athleisure Looks for Summer
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3 Athleisure Looks for Summer

People who are active or don't want to change clothes for different parts of their day can turn to the athleisure fashion subculture for tips and tricks. Living in the post-pandemic world and an unpredictable economy with everything being more expensive, athleisure is a suitable, casual, and affordable versatile subculture that is multi-use for various occasions throughout the day. Athleisure includes pieces like yoga pants, biker shorts, and sports bras. Whether you're one of the lucky people to work from home, the morning yogi who goes for brunch after an enlightened beginning to her day, or a young student, athleisure fits everyone at all stages of life for comfort and sport. Look at three My Melrose athleisure outfits for summer by reading more below.

Celebrate the Release of the Barbie Movie with Looks Featuring Branded Tees
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Celebrate the Release of the Barbie Movie with Looks Featuring Branded Tees

Bring your smiles, bubbly positive personalities, everything pink, and your Ken because Greta Gerwig's Barbie is in movie theaters now. Barbie girls, show your love for the iconic self-sufficient, strong female character by either going over-the-top with Barbiecore outfits or creating more subtle looks with one of the Barbie branded tees we have at your local My Melrose and Melrose Family Fashions stores. Continue reading below for our Barbie tees and different style variations for juniors and girls.

Title Banner: Outfits Inspired by the Barbiecore Fashion Subculture two models on heart pattern background dressed in monochromatic pink outfits
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Outfits Inspired by the Barbiecore Fashion Subculture

Welcome back to the Melrose blog, where we always have something interesting to share with you. This week, this author shows her skills by tackling a challenge; dressing models in all pink to present another fashion subculture inspired by pop culture icon Barbie. That's right, hot pink, sophistication, and heels rule the Barbiecore world. Represent the Barbie brand and build a wardrobe of feminity and perfectly arched feet. This is part of the new Barbie movie's message starring Margot Robbie. Greta Gerwig's vision of Barbie showcases diversity while preserving the Barbie brand's legacy and authenticity. Take some fashion inspiration from your friends at My Melrose by checking out the creations below.

Melrose Introduces Ladies Contemporary Fashion
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Melrose Introduces Ladies Contemporary Fashion

Attention ladies, professional and sophisticated alike; My Melrose and Melrose Family Fashions have started selling beautiful contemporary clothing. We know you guys have loved our ladies' section and selection of clothing; however, we always strive to keep up with the times and listen to feedback to improve ladies' now juniors and contemporary differentiation. It will take time to make it perfect, but we are here to make you aware and showcase ten outfits for the modern woman and define who she might be. Look at our first ten outfits below to learn more about our vision. 

5 Minimalism and Clean Girl Looks to Start a Simply Polished Wardrobe
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5 Minimalism and Clean Girl Looks to Start a Simply Polished Wardrobe

We're back FINALLY with a new fashion subculture article; the groups that are defined and organized with particular features of appearance that make their taste distinctive from all others, and what we have at My Melrose and Melrose Family Fashions for you to explore and create your outfits. This week we blend two fashion subcultures with a fine line dividing them; purpose over preference. Minimalism and the clean girl aesthetics are topics this author looks forward to explaining and expanding upon. Read more below and view our five styled looks with examples of other ways to put pieces to go together.

8 My Melrose Sandals for Your New Summer Collection
Create 4 Style Profiles Starting with Accessories
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Create 4 Style Profiles Starting with Accessories

Clothes are always essential to showcasing one's style, and accessories are sometimes left out of the style planning, therefore keeping the full potential of an aesthetic from shining. So instead of planning your look with clothing at the helm, try a new strategy with the accessories you have lying around that you don't quite know what to pair them with. Your friends at My Melrose and Melrose Family Fashions will teach you how with our four curated examples. Read below for complete accessory profiles with some tips on outfits that would excellently match the aesthetic you're going for.

Celebrate Good Times with My Melrose Ladies Shoes
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Celebrate Good Times with My Melrose Ladies Shoes

Graduations, ends of semesters, weddings, and more are joint this time of year. With this mix of events, there's always a call for celebration, and everyone wants to get excited and let loose in their way. For this week's blog, My Melrose has curated some ladies' heels for various occasions for different styles, tastes, and personalities.