Wonderball Gala

I finally got to wear this sparkly jacket from Lane Bryant that I picked up for quite the steal. I was waiting for a special occasion and the Wonderball Gala, which raised money for the Children's Cancer Association (CCA), was it. I paired the jacket with a simple white cami from Forever 21 and a full length navy skirt, also a clearance rack deal from K-mart. The gala's theme was the CCA's 20th birthday party and you were highly encouraged to wear a party hat. I went with a tiny tiara. The mini tiara from Michaels came in a package of four for $1.99.  Anyone need a tiara for their halloween costume or little girl's birthday party? Check Michaels. The Wonderball Gala was a fun night and I learned a lot more about JoyRX and one of their programs that pairs chemo buddies with children fighting cancer. Caring adult volunteers build relationships with the children, give parents a short break and help distract the kids from their treatment with toy time. You can learn more about JoyRX here. Also, for makeup details and to find out where I got those long lashes--please visit my instagram @melissamchee.

• Mini Tiara - Michaels
• Black sparkly jacket - Lane Bryant
• White cami - Forever 21
• Navy skirt - K-mart
• Sandals - Ziera
• 'Riley' Quilted Leather Tote - Vince Camuto 

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A little black & white prep for fall

I love this dress! It's comfy, cute and quite the deal at less than $23. It's still available online from Forever 21+ or you could also check out your local store. The dress is just like wearing a soft lightweight sweater--longer than you favorite sweater but plenty short if you're on the taller end like me. You could definitely add some colored tights as the weather gets cooler.

• Varsity-Striped Sweater Dress - Forever 21
• Faux rock ring - Charming Charlie
• Small red purse - Forever 21 
• Black mary janes - Soft Spots

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What a doll! Plus, Torrid Model Search.

Torrid just released a new Barbie fashion collection! It's available exclusively online. I'm a little Barbie-obsessed so I purchased several items from the collection. This outfit includes two of the items: a flattering below the knee pencil skirt and comfy lipstick sweatshirt. The skirt actually doesn't include the Barbie logo anywhere on the outside of the skirt, but it's amazing! Great cut, comfortable and a length of skirt that is perfect, but sometimes hard to find. The skirt has a bit of give and zips up the back. Also, the lips and white dot print is fun and different from your average black skirt. The Barbie sweatshirt is another one of my favorites from the collection. Comfy and cute? Yes! I can definitely see pairing it with black leggings, yoga pants or jeans for a stylish and simple weekend look. I'm sure I will be living in my Barbie sweatshirt this fall. It's a great length--the end hits below the hip. It's nice and loose, but in a good way. And I just love the lipstick and Barbie graphic. The purse is a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale find.  The sale is over, but you can still purchase the bag on their website. I was looking for a quilted black leather purse and I love the unique stitching on this purse. The leather is buttery soft and lovely! I chanced it by ordering this purse online without seeing it, but am extremely happy with it. It's high quality and big enough for all your essentials - plus some! It's very luxurious.

• Barbie sweatshirt - Torrid
• Barbie pencil skirt - Torrid
• Vince Camuto 'Riley' Quilted Leather Tote - Nordstrom
• Wedges - Earthies

Also, if you haven't already heard Torrid is searching for the Face of Torrid 2016. I submitted my application using a couple of the photos above. The application was straightforward. You'll need a headshot, full length shot and short video answering why you'd like to be the next face of Torrid. You can still apply on their website through August 26.

Photos: Warren, who blogs at Blog To Taste

Hair: Yen with Yenno2u

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Quite stripey

This blue stripe top is perfect for warmer weather. And it's less than $10! Sometimes, I can't resist a ridiculously cheap top from Walmart. The ankle crops are from Torrid and are super flattering--both cut and color. They also have a good amount of stretch and are so comfy that they have quickly become one of my summer favorites. But the real star of this look are the purple and blue Ziera shoes. Ziera shoes are amazing because they are cute and comfortable and come in wide widths (no toe squishing here).

• Top - Walmart
• Crops - Torrid
• Shoes - Ziera

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A perfect doll!

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Barbie. She's an icon. She done practically everything. Astronaut? Check. Veterinarian? Check. Pilot? Check. And the list goes on. It's good to be Barbie. And I just happen to be a Barbie fan, so when I spotted this adorable Barbie tee for less than $16, I knew it was a must purchase item. And while I was at Forever 21, the comfy and flattering skirt and hot pink cardi were the icing on the shopping bag.

• Barbie top - Forever 21
• Hot pink cardigan - Forever 21
• Denim skirt - Forever 21
• Mickey & Minnie purse - Dooney & Bourke
• Black wedges - Earthies
• Beaded black necklace - street vendor in Guatemala
• Pink ring - Tags Evolution

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