Articles by Sydney C.

This week, My Melrose returns with the second edition of designer bag dupes. From rhinestones, to signature monograms, silhouettes, and plaid; we bring you four styles inspired by designer brands Alexander Wang, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry. Be inspired and read more on elevating your style with affordable designer bag dupes. 

Sometimes we look at our closet and think, “I have nothing to wear,” and the feeling of frustration resulting in dramatically plopping on the bed with all hope lost. In reality, our closets are full of clothes with various combinations. Take the time to sit with your closet and get creative even with the most basic items you can think of. This week, My Melrose keeps things simple when we run out of creative energy, have a lazy day, or feel overwhelmed. Pull out some jeans and a variety of tops to start with and tune into these seven outfit inspirations.

Designer bags are best known for their quality, craftsmanship, luster, rarity, and prestige with exquisite style. However, the average person has a need to show off their sleek bag with a more affordable price tag. My Melrose showcases four carefully selected designer dupes that are sure to turn heads.

As the school year starts, some students are walking into new first experiences. Why not have them walk in with style and be on trend? This first trend alert issue highlights the platform shoe. Read about our My Melrose styles and grab some inspiration for fresh looks this school year.

With nostalgia as the key theme for fashion; this week we take it back to a pivotal era of world history that pushed the Civil Rights Movement, rose rebellion to the Vietnam War, ignited the second wave of the feminist movement, highlighted the Watergate scandal, and brought awareness to environmental issues. Light up your earthy incense, plug in your lava lamps, brush your long feathery hair, slide off your platform shoes and sink into your plush papasan chairs for a trip to the 1970s.

Education is redefined with the traditional method of learning uprooted and mixed learning methods part of the norm.  Going back to school looks different for everyone; that includes their fashion. My Melrose features a back to school fashion subculture inspired by the classic Greek arts, education, philosophy, and gothic elements. This fashion subculture is known generally as academia.