Others Follow Clothing

Hey folks!

Last month a clothing brand called Others Follow reached out to me about sending me some gifted items from their summer line! They're a clothing brand for the girl who is wild at heart, nonconformist, and has an untamed passion for life! Others Follow is a fresh, young clothing line that embodies a fun sense of adventure and whimsy. Constantly inspired by the laid back California lifestyle, Others Follow focuses on ease and versatility, creating a line that is neither complicated nor exaggerated. They sent me some beautiful outfits and this gorgeous striped dress that reminds me of French Nouveau films! But I also think it's the perfect dress to wear during the 4th of July...it's just the right amount of patriotism without being too literal or garish.

The best part about this dress is (other than how obviously adorable it is) how well it fits! I love the high neck and how it flares out a little at the waist. And the belt comes attached but can easily be removed so you can always change up how you want to style the dress! You can find Others Follow  clothing on Tilly's and Lulu*s! Definitely check them out, they have AMAZING summer pieces. Thank you again Others Follow for the lovely gifts!

I took these photos with my good friend Katya McCoy a few days before I left Pittsburgh for California. I just can't get enough of her beautiful photography and I love working with her! I'm definitely going to miss our impromptu photo shoots. You can check out other shoots we've done together here, here, here, and here!

So I'm finally getting somewhat settled into my new place in LA and my best friend from home is coming into town tomorrow (4th of July) and staying for a week! Ahhhh I can't wait!! I already miss my friends in Pittsburgh so it'll be nice to have him here, go on adventures, and celebrate the holiday together! I have to work until the afternoon (ewwww) but afterwards we're heading to the Santa Monica Pier to watch fireworks, play on the beach, and go on some rides. What are your plans for the 4th??

Thanks for checking in! If you're digging this dress then be sure to browse Others Follow's Lookbook and check out Katya's Photography!
xo,
Maddie

Outfit Details:
Dress: c/o Others Follow
Sandals: Forever 21
Purse: Vintage Coach

Spring Scalloped Shorts

Happy Tuesday!

A month ago I was contacted by Front Row Shop to do a collaboration. Front Row Shop is a global online fashion website affiliated with Shanghai Front Row e-Commerce Co., Ltd. The company has over 10 years of experience in fabric merchandising and clothes manufacturing. Their clothing is incredibly chic and structured and a lot of their pieces have really interesting/fun patterns. I couldn't resist these shorts with scallop hem. They're unlike anything I've ever worn before. These beauties are high-wasited and made of soft poly fabric. I love how versatile these shorts are....they can be flirty/girly paired with something like this lace top or you can make the look edgier by swapping the lace for black chiffon shirt or bustier top. I can't wait to wear these from spring into summer. The scallop hem and soft pink color reminds me of tulips which I think makes it the perfect piece for this beautiful warm weather, am I right?

I know I shouldn't wish away days...but Friday I am leaving for Florida!! I'm extremely thrilled to spend a week at the beach and to catch up with my family members. Can it please be the weekend now?? Oh and when I come back from my Florida trip I will have only one more month here in Pittsburgh and then I'm moving out to Long Beach, CA in July (!!!) I'm going to miss my family and friends more than anything else in the world, but sometimes it's good to dive in headfirst and have a new adventure. Do you have any exciting vacation/moving plans this summer?

Also if you haven't already noticed some design changes on the blog...I have a new logo! Thanks to Daniel Gurwin for designing this beautiful handlettering logotype for Feeling Magenta. What do you guys think? I looooove it!!! Take a look at Daniel's portfolio and sketchbook on his website.

Thanks for checking in! And thank you Remington Brooks and The Indigo Project for the beautiful photography in this post!! It's always a pleasure to work with your best friend.

xo,
Maddie

Outfit Details: 
Shorts: c/o Front Row Shop
Shirt: thrifted
Shoes: thrifted
Ring: secondhand
Bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs 
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
 

Enchanting Orchid

Hey hey!
Happy Thursday lovelies. I'm actually really happy on this particular Thursday because it feels like SUMMER outside! I know it's hard to believe...but yes...it's seriously 80 degrees in Pittsburgh today!!! I'm so excited to start taking all of my crop tops, dresses, and shorts out of storage and start wearing them again. Dresses are definitely my go-to outfits when it's warm outside. What are your summer wardrobe staples?

I was sent this Enchanting Orchid Dress dress a couple weeks ago from For Elyse and I have to say it's my new favorite spring/summer dress. What immediately attracted me to it was the print. I am a sucker for anything with flowers. Then I realized it was backless (yay no bras!) and has a very long slit on the side. I love that I'm able to wear a maxi dress and not feel overheated in70-80 degree weather. The only thing I wish I could change about this dress is the length. I love maxi dresses but I have to wear 4 inch heels just to make sure I'm not going to destroy the hem. But nothing is perfect, right? Either way, I've accepted this flaw and I'm enjoying every minute in this dress. Thank you For Elyse!

This was another fun shoot with my friend and insanely talented photographer Katya McCoy! She coincidentally shot my last maxi dress post. Be sure to check out the rest of her photography, she's phenomenal. Thank you again Kat!

I hope you all spend most of your day outdoors and basking in the sunshine!
Thanks for checking in
xo,
Maddie

Outfit Details:
Enchanting Orchid Dress: c/o For Elyse
Rosegold Flatforms: GoJane

April Instagram

Ahhh it's already the end of April! This month has been the absolute best. I've had so many exciting opportunities and adventures. It's also the first time, in quite a long time, I feel unbelievably happy and like I've accomplished a lot. I've made so many new friends, rekindled old friendships, and have been receiving a lot of gorgeous items from some really amazing sponsors (appearing soon on my blog!). April has been a breath of fresh air for me, and the perfect time to focus on what I really want to do and surround myself with all of these different and positive experiences . Here are a few pictures posted in April from my Instagram. Follow my adventures on IG here.

Starting from the left:

1. My beautiful friend Jade did my nails this week--mint green with yin yang designs. I'm loving them!!

2. A couple days ago I saw M.I.A. in Pittsburgh!! I've been wanting to see her in concert for so long and I'm stoked I finally was able to.

3. Playing around with the sunshine coming through my bedroom window.

4. This was probably the best day of April...my younger sister Corrina came to visit me in Pittsburgh! She was giving me a piggyback ride (typical) and tried to do a squat with me on her back and we both fell. Oooops.

5. Some days you just need to come home from work or your busy schedule and take a hot bath with a bath tub tea bag. This one is my favorite. I forget the scent but it smells divine and it has these cute rose buds in the mix.

6. It's Spring time! So clearly that means rain rain rain and Wellies all the time.

7. This is my roommate's dog Nico. He's an Alaskan Klee Kai and dreadfully adorable.

8. One of my favorite things to do on a warm evening is to sit outside with a tea or coffee and read for awhile. This book is called Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig and it's soooooo good! Wes Anderson's film Grand Budapest Hotel was inspired by the writings of Stefan Zweig, if you enjoyed that you should check this novel out!

9. I did a collaboration with my friend Carl Bajanas this past month. It's one of my favorite photo shoots to date! You can check out the full blog post here

Thanks for checking in!! I hope you all had a lovely month!
xo,
Maddie

Vintage Floral

Happy Wednesday!

I cannot believe it's already April!! I'm really looking forward to this month...I'm going to concerts and booking my one-way flight to LA this week and possibly a mini trip to Florida to visit my uncle! I'm honestly just very stoked about starting new adventures.

Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous! It was 70 degrees and the sun was shining. I'm so excited that it's getting warmer here and I can finally start wearing all of my beautiful vintage dresses! I bought this one five years ago at a Goodwill in my hometown. I love the dark blue color and the lovely flower designs. I'm also obsessed with the length of this dress, it's kind of asymmetrical (a result of me putting it through the dryer...yikes). Although it was really warm yesterday, it was insanely windy and I was happy I didn't have to hold down my dress the entire day to avoid mooning all of Pittsburgh. I think my favorite thing about this dress is how I feel when I'm wearing it. I feel so elegant and feminine whenever I slip this beauty on.





That's all for now, thanks for checking in!
xo,
maddie

Outfit Details:
Dress: Vintage
Heels: Secondhand
Belt: Forever 21

Hey Mickey

Hey Lovelies!

I did a photo shoot with my beautiful and talented friend Katya earlier this week. She's been working on a fashion magazine that shows style throughout the decades. Her project turned out AMAZING! I was lucky enough to have her ask me to style the '80s for her. I have to admit...I don't own very many '80s pieces but I rummaged through my closet and found this Mickey Mouse sweater, tennis skirt, and these super funky Thigh Highs in Snowcone from StockingNoir x Streetheart Collection. I added these light blue Vans to emphasize the sporty vibe.

Nothing is more fun than doing a collaboration and photo shoot with an incredibly dear friend. Thank you Katya for the opportunity and lovely photos!!

You should check out the rest of Kat's photography at her website!!

Outfit Details:
Mickey Mouse Sweater: Vintage
Tennis Skirt: Vintage
Earrings: Vintage
Tights: StockingNoir
Sneakers: Vans

Spring Wish List

Spring Wishlist by maddietoi featuring succulent plants

J.Crew stretch jeans / Black floral romper, $41 / Forever 21 bra / BC Shoes flat sandals / Red purse / Quay Eyeware sunglasses / ASOS Bracelet Pack With Multi Beads / Marc Jacobs daisy perfume, $67 / Lux Art Silks succulent plant

Happy Wednesday Folks!!!

I haven't updated this blog with an outfit post in awhile (mainly because it is FREEZING and grey in Pittsburgh quite a bit lately). However, I want to be as active as I can on here. It really makes me happy and I appreciate all of you who take the time to read it! So, I've decided to make a "Spring Wish List" to show you all what pieces I have been desiring lately. Thinking about the Spring also makes this dreary frigid winter a lot more bearable (MUST HAVE WARM THOUGHTS)!

1. Forever 21 Bralette [$20]. I think this would look really playful and cute under tees, tanks, chiffon, and loose dresses. I also love this color red...it will add the perfect pop to any outfit.

2. Succulent Plants [$188]. Okay okay...I know plants aren't accessories but I've been obsessed with succulent plants for sooo long. I took a trip to L.A. last Spring with my best friends and there were succulents everywhere! I suppose they're just nostalgic for me in terms of warm weather and sunshine.

3. LuLu*s Watermelon Clutch [$31]. I love love love this clutch!! It's absolutely adorable and it just screams spring/summer time. This will definitely be one of my next purchases. 

4. J.Crew Stretch Jeans [$258]. In Pittsburgh the weather is always unpredictable and it fails to really get warm until about late April early May. I appreciate investing in a great pair of jeans that are both comfortable and stylish. (For those days when it's too cold or your leggings and tights are all dirty, obviously). 

5. Olivia Burton Gold Bee Bracelet Watch [$157.41]. So have I mentioned that I adore anything with insects as a part of the design? I have no idea why...but I love anything with bees, beetles, butterflies etc when it comes to jewelry. This watch is super cute and I think the bee design and gold-tone stainless steel hardware is perfect for Spring.

6. Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume [$67]. I am a perfume junkie...and Daisy is one of my all-time favorite summery and Spring time scents. It smells so incredible and it just looks like a bottle of sunshine.

7. Floral Romper [$41]. I love rompers (playsuits). I don't tend to wear rompers during the winter because I would have to put a billion layers under and over them and that would be a rough time for bathroom breaks and whatnot (am I right??) 

8. Quay Elton Sunglasses [$28]. I am in love with these sunnies!! I was watching Clothes Encounters the other day and Jenn Im had this pair. They just look so cool (i love the shape!) and would match everything.

9. Modcloth's Jelly Sandals [$30]. Jelly sandals are my favorite trend for summer and spring. I'll just admit it. They are so freaking cute, remind me of my childhood, and they come in so many great styles and colors!

Thank you for stopping by! I promise I'll have an outfit post soon...featuring a gorgeous Solemio Crop Top from For Elyse!!

xo,

maddie

Guest Post: For Elyse

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Life has been so busy lately and there have been so many changes! As a part of my New Years resolution(s) I've cut back on nasty habits and have been eating better and practicing more yoga. My boyfriend moved in with me last weekend and I feel beyond spoiled having him around...it's the best. The weather has also been really unpredictable here in Pittsburgh which sometimes makes it a total pain to shoot in. What motivates you to photograph when it's miserable outside? I need some help in that department haha.

Recently I did a guest post for Arielle from For Elyse (my recent sponsor) about my latest obsession with the "little black dress" and my never ending search to find the perfect one. For Elyse  has an amazing selection of little black dresses that are perfect for absolutely any occasion! However, I just happen to be in love with almost everything on their site. Yesterday I received a beautiful black crop top from them and I seriously cannot wait to style it! Keep your eyes out for that post coming soon.

You can check out my guest post here and these are a few dresses from their site that I adore:

Thank you so much for checking in!
xo,
maddie

Weekend Wishlist

weekend wishlist dec 13-15 by maddietoi featuring Topshop

Zara dress / Topshop ankle booties / Olivia Burton gold jewelry, $100 / Oliver Peoples sunglasses / NARS Cosmetics red lipstick, $30 / Marc Jacobs fragrance

Hello everyone!

I thought I would share my "weekend wishlist" with you. I have been obsessing over anything that has bugs/beetles on it and this Olivia Burton watch is the perfect accessory to me! As always, I can't get enough sequins or velvet so the Zara slip dress and Topshop ankle booties really caught my eye. I especially love the Zara dress because I feel like it's the perfect dress for New Years Eve! I am a perfume junky and Daisy by Marc Jacobs is one of my go-to scents. Another accessory I have been obsessing over is the Kate Spade book clutches. This one is a little out of my price range, but there are lovely and unique ones for sale on Etsy that I will definitely settle for haha. Although it's miserably frigid outside the sun is still shining in Pittsburgh (well...kinda) and everything from Oliver Peoples is so cute! Lastly, I don't think an outfit is quite complete without a stunning shade of lipstick and I am loving this red by NARS!


I hope you all have had an exciting/relaxing/productive week! I am so thrilled that it is the weekend!! I'm going to a rad event called Second Saturdays where dancers put on improvisational performances to live jazz music.

What are your weekend plans? Any items you've been lusting after?

Thank you for checking in!
xo,

maddie

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Wishlist by maddietoi featuring French Connection

Zara coat / Staring At Stars pull on pants / Miista orange shoes / Marc by Marc Jacobs friendship bracelet / Velvet shawl / Calvin Klein black perfume / French Connection serveware


Hello Lovelies!!

I'm sorry I've been MIA for a bit. This month has been crazy busy with birthdays and preparing for the holidays! The colder weather also makes me very unproductive...I find myself just curling up and watching movies or reading books while drinking tea when it feels like I'm living in the tundra.

I am so excited for Thanksgiving and Christmas!! I get two days off this week and I'm spending it with my boyfriend and his parents and then he's coming back home with me to celebrate with my family (and meet my adorable pug, yogi)!! Once Thanksgiving is here then that means Christmas is rapidly approaching!

Here are a few things I've been obsessed with lately this season. As you can see...I'm really digging velvet and floral prints lately.

What is on your holiday wishlist?

Thanks again for stopping by!
xo,
maddie

Wishlist Details: 
1. Staring at Stars Pull on Pants- UO
2. Velvet Shawl- Anthropologie
3. Large Dome bag- French Connection
4. Euphoria- Calvin Klein
5. Tartan coat- Zara
6. Wild Rose Orange boots- Miista Amaya
7. Friendship bracelet- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Suede Sunday

Happy Monday lovelies!

I hope you all had a wonderful and exciting weekend! I spent Saturday and Sunday with my boyfriend, which is always the nicest thing. We live about thirty minutes away from each other and really only get to see each other on weekends. When we get to spend time together we love to cook dinner, introduce each other to new music we're obsessing over and watch movies/tv shows we enjoy. He's an artist and I adore coming over and seeing the paintings he's been working on throughout weekdays. Our time is also spent playing with the adorable rottweiler he's sitting for his family friend (she's roaming around Southeast Asia for the month)

Yesterday we went out to lunch with his parents. The place is called D's Six Pax & Dogz. It's a bar restaurant that has delicious American food (hotdogs, hamburgers, hot wings, etc) and a wide variety of beer. It was so nice getting to catch up with his family and discuss his dad's latest oil painting and his sister's fast-approaching wedding

This is the outfit I decided to wear out to lunch. This grey dress from H&M has become my new favorite item in my closet! I just love how simple it is, in which case I can dress it up or keep it casual. I recently received these gorgeous green suede boots in the mail and I've been wearing them consistently for the past two weeks. These cute booties add the perfect pop to any fall outfit. I decided to tie the look together with a two-tone belt, black stockings, floral scarf, leather jacket, and these emerald suede boots!

Floral Infinity Scarf- Burlington Coat Factory
Two-Tone Belt- H&M
Faux Leather Jacket- Forever21

Emerald Suede Booties- O'neill Taylor BootsStockings- Urban Outfitters

It always takes me awhile to get back into my 9-5 weekly routine after having an incredible weekend.  I'm chugging coffee this morning to perk up. Moreover, my boss is in Puerto Rico this whole week and things will be pretty slow here. I'll need all the caffeine I can possibly get...

Thanks for checking in! I sincerely hope you're all indulging in this beautiful weather so far.

xo,
maddie