A Farewell to February

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With the days growing longer, and the temperature slowly on the rise, we had no reason to stay inside this past weekend.

Taking full advantage of what we hope is the last chill of the season, we bundled up for the final days of sweater weather.


Shearling jackets were a favorite look of ours this past season. Originally purchased as transitional pieces, the surprisingly warmer of New York winters allowed us to sport them through March. Conveniently enough they are as easy to dress up or down, just as you do with your favorite pair of jeans.

A solid pair of small black boots are another winter staple of ours. A comfortably sized heal can manage a variety of occasions and weather conditions. Also, the fact that ankle boots can be pared with nearly any outfit is always a bonus

Cross-body bags are another city necessity of ours; adding an ever-stylish touch on the go while leaving you hands free for shopping bags, metro cards, and coffee cups.


The Meat Packing district is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Chelsea, offering great views of the river and all of our favorite shops.


Much thanks to our beautiful friend Jordan for all the wonderful photos, and hope everyone was able o take full advantage of this weekend’s beautiful weather!

Sincerely,
Mel & Mel




Fashion Hong Kong at New York Fashion Week

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New York Fashion Week shows never cease to amaze. They’re chaotic and quick but somehow graceful and elegant simultaneously. Before moving to Manhattan, I could only dream of seeing a live fashion show. I would watch the shows from the screen of my computer, never thinking that one day I would be one of the dimly lit faces watching from the front row.

Even after seeing a handful of shows, the magic never dies. The shows never become less exciting, my heart never stops fluttering, and the butterflies never die when I’m attending one. Although the thrill stays constant, I found I have become more and more comfortable at these events. I’m more confident in my dress, I know when to arrive (a good half hour early), and I know what to pay my attention to.

MEL No.2 IS WEARING: ZARA BLOUSE | IVANKA TRUMP COAT | FOREVER 21 HEELS | H&M TROUSERS



The Fashion Hong Kong show consisted of three collections by different designers. Each collection proved unique in it’s own way, but my favorite was HIDY N.G. by Hidy Ng which featured simple silhouettes with attention to small detail. Hidy Ng used eye catching metallic finishes paired with black and white basic outfits.


Much like HIDY N.G., my outfit consisted of a classic silhouette with distinguishing small details. I wore a seemingly simple outfit; a white button up and black dress pants. The quirks laid within large frilled sleeves and wedges with polka-dotted socks.  


It was an absolute privilege to live out my dreams for yet another season. 
Until next time NYFW.



Sincerely,
Mel & Mel

Vivienne Tam at New York Fashion Week

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The minute the runway filled with upbeat rock music, and the first model stepped on to the scene in a vibrant glistening ensemble, it was clear Viviene Tam’s 2016 collection would not disappoint.



The combination of dazzling textiles spread across a range of vibrant on-trend colors (such as metallic rose quartz and subdued shimmering monotones) created a stunning effect down the runway.





Without a doubt, the elaborately detailed floor length gowns left every girl in the room, including myself, wishing for an occasion to wear one.


Thank you to DHL, and IMG for access to the TREsemmé and E! Online pre-show lounge, allowing me to once again live as a celebrity for a couple of hours.




See you in September NYFW!

Sincerely,
Mel & Mel

Welcome to Chezmelle

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MEL No.2 IS WEARING: ZARA TOP | IVANKA TRUMP COAT| TOPSHOP JEANS | FOREVER 21 LOAFERS | KATE SPADE LAPTOP BAG


 



Welcome to Chezmelle, the style diary and blog of two a-typical design students attending the Fashion Institute of Technology.


To us, personal style is an art. Design school teaches you the necessary tools to succeed in the mechanics of your art, but originality and flair is something that must come from within. We work our hardest at the technicalities of our designs, but we also pour our hearts into the aesthetics of the pieces we create.
With this blog we are sharing the art of our personal style while showing the process behind the creation and our inspirations. On Chezmelle, we will be documenting our views on the city and fashion at a time in our lives where we feel accomplished in the way we dress but are still experimenting with the art of personal style.

We had worked alongside each other for some time before realizing the extent of our compatible design aesthetics. Melanie has a love for classicality and quality while Melissa supports all things modern and quirky. Combining the two seemed nonsensical, but in our case these two aesthetics merged seamlessly, thus Chezmelle was born.

What happens when two fashion conscious graphic designers combine? Find out by following our ventures across Manhattan (and occasionally Brooklyn) every Monday and Friday on our blog, Instagram, and Twitter.


Sincerely,
Mel & Mel