Lena Erziak

When we first saw the Lena Erziak line we knew this designer was something special. The line is complete with simple elegance and refined luxury. Quality is not taken lightly. Fine leathers from Italy, precise hand craftsmanship and extraordinary attention to detail. These are bags that make any outfit.  

Sisters, Leona and Hasna Erziak, are the design-duo behind the brand and with their inherent love for European style... let's just say they have got. it. down.

But the brand doesn't stop there. Their customer service is impeccable. When Mel bought her bags she had a wonderful experience with Karrica who helped her pick the perfect bags tailored to just her style.


They definitely have some new fans over at the Melanie Auld Designs team!

M.A.D. thoughts...

I'm not the only one, am I?

Travel ready.

You'd think with the amount of traveling and moving I've done the past 10 years that I'd have packing & travel-wear down to a science. Not so much. I'm always too hot, too cold, too bulky, etc. And I always seem to pack too much, but forget so many things at home that I would have liked to wear.

The Travelista is a great site that gives you helpful packing and travel inspired outfit ideas.

Now, if only I had some place to go soon so I could try this out! Hmmmm....

10 Crosby DL

A couple of my favorite pieces from the line,

10 CROSBY DEREK LAM

Sip on.

This past weekend I attended a bachelorette party that was...well, let's just say I wasn't feeling the greatest the next day! I would like to put the blame on one sneaky bugger called Sangria. This crisp, delicious drink sneaks up on you because it is so good, and doesn't taste like there is very much alcohol in it at all. I am such a sucker for it. The perfect refreshing summer time drink. And I found the greatest recipe for it. Sip on friends!

{via}

• ½ lb of fresh strawberries
• 1 apple {slice + dice into small pieces}
• 1 ounce of fresh whole basil leaves
• 1 bottle of Chardonnay
• ½ cup organic sugar
• 1 cup of club soda
• 1 cup of white grape juice

{Pssst... you can alternate the Chardonnay for your fav red wine, and the grape juice for another flavor if you want! Also add in as much berry goodness as you please!}

. enjoy .

Just Rosie.

There are few models out there that I actually obsess over. But Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is definitely one of them. Not only is she a bonafide babe, but her street style is easy, edgy, and well- just another reason for my growing girl crush.