
This year, I think I’ve been developing and reinventing my personal style. Maybe it was a matter of moving back to The States or now having a job that allows me to dress however I want. I used to feel most confident in a pair of jeans, sneakers, and a sweater, but nowadays I’m pretty big on long skirts and own more crop tops than I ever thought possible. You can still find me in jeans or sweats most days of the week, but it’s fun to have something new — something fun — to slip into sometimes. Today, I ventured toward vintage style, with a mid-length skirt, classic stripes, and buckled flats.

The camera strap I’m wearing is from a neat company called Punch Drunk Panda. I love the concept behind Punch Drunk Panda — they take an artist’s work and transform it into practical, fun items, like camera straps, iPhone cases and even headphones! They also highlight each artist on their website to further promote their talent. I love anything that seeks to share people’s art and creativity. Below, I’ve got on the “Wilder Camera Strap.” Psst scroll down for a Punch Drunk Panda giveaway and discount, too!

Monja came along with me this time, too. I’ve been trying to bring him with me anywhere that I can reasonably take a 30-pound dog both because I hate the thought of him being bored and lonely at home and because I think it soothes any social anxieties he’s had in the past to be put in new situations and places. Also, I just kind of love him. I like when he’s around.


Shirt: Kaitlyn | Skirt: Thrifted | Shoes: Topshop | Camera Strap: c/o Punch Drunk Panda
Punch Drunk Panda is also offering 15% off to all TNC readers with the code “TNCxPDP15” (valid until August 31, 2014). Woop woop! And check out their giveaway below to win $30 to buy whatever you like. 🙂
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Photography by: Naadine of Great Over Good














YES! I have been waiting around to buy a new camera strap. I love this – entered and entered. Too bad I don’t have Facebook for the summer.
I hope you win! 🙂
Your skirt is SO cute! I love how lightweight and soft it looks.
Oh & I really like the “Dear Self” strap 🙂
Thank you Kai!! 🙂
My boyfriend just bought me a new camera for my birthday! I’d love the Air Camera strap to go with it 🙂
What a great gift! Good luck!
The Sea Camera Strap is beautiful…….I need it!
I love the long sleeve crop top! And way to dress it with the skirt, I love this look! Classy, chic, comfortable 🙂
~ Samantha
Thank you so much! 🙂
I LOVE this outfit and the camera strap is FAB! I just found your blog and wanted to let you know I am loving it!!!
Aww I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you! 🙂
That skirt is beautiful. Sometimes I feel like skirts can be much more comfortable than jeans. Nothing touches my legs.
haha it’s so true! 🙂
Colorful City iPad Mini Case designed by Dan Fajardo is my favorite!
You look wonderful Melyssa! I like long skirts TOO much.
Thank you Noor! You can never like them too much 😉
Wow, I really love this outfit on you! That skirt has such a lovely shape and color to it. It is fun to see your personal style here on the blog! Also, I totally understand why you would want to bring Monja with you wherever you can. I always love to bring my dog with me whenever it is feasible because I like to show him the world and life is just better when he is with me.
xoxo Jess
Foreign Room
Thank you Jess! 🙂 And I’m glad we’re on the same pup page 🙂
you look darling! 🙂 my favorite item is the handle with care strap!
http://punchdrunkpanda-usa.com/collections/camera-strap/products/handle-with-care
Thank you Robyn! 🙂
That outfit really flatters you and reflects your kind personality! Super cute, Melyssa!
Aw what a sweet compliment, thank you Mary!
I like the sea camera strap.
Aww! I like your fashion posts! You’re so gorgeous, Melyssa! A bright spirit in a crop top and flowy skirt! With a cute dog that melts the hearts of those who don’t like pets! 🙂 And that strap looks cool and that’s a totally cool idea for a business with those artists!
Aww you’re totally sweet, thank you Erika! I miss your purdy face and wonderful mind! Monja has alerted me that he does, too.
This outfit looks so great on you! I love seeing your fun, quirky fashion posts!
My favorite thing from this ship might be their Traveling Tokens iPhone Case, but it’s hard to pick.
Thank you Stacia! 🙂 Glad you think they’re fun and quirky 🙂
So cute! I love the skirt. I love it on you.
You’re sweet! Thanks Jasmine!
Your outfit is so cute!
I love the sea camera strap. I just got a new camera so I am in need of a cute camera strap for it 😉
Thank you Paige!
I’d probably go for a gift card as I can’t decide!
you absolutely rock the vintage look!
And you absolutely rock the whole “being sweet” thing. 🙂 Thank you!
how fun that you and naadine did a photoshoot! 🙂
love the outfit too btw
Thanks Esther! 🙂
So many choices!
I want the Dear Self camera strap!!
Cute outfit! I so need that camera strap in my life! LOL
Thanks girl!
I love your outfit! I always love your fashion posts. And I love seeing Monja too. 🙂 I feel like I’ve been working on truly finding my style this year, although it’s a little difficult because I have to dress up somewhat for work four days a week. I do like to dress up and always have (for awhile I didn’t even own a pair of jeans), I’ve always been drawn to clothes that are a bit more casual than I can wear regularly.
And I love the camera straps! I’ve been looking for a cute camera strap for awhile and really haven’t found anything that I liked, but I love the camera straps on that site. I will definitely be taking advantage of that discount code. 🙂
You’re so sweet, thanks Crystal! 🙂 Glad you like the camera straps, too!
Adorable anddd I adore your haircut/style (always have)!
Aww thank you Margo! 🙂
Beyond cute! I wish I could get away with a crop-top, especially with that gorgeous high-waisted skirt…but I’m a carbivore. I think I could live quite happily on pasta. Sigh. Anyway, love it, and love Monja’s happy little face!
haha you’re too funny! I love me some carbs too. *heart eyes*
Oh you look SO cute!
Thank you Areeba! 🙂
The skirt is so flattering on you! What a cool camera strap…I just popped over and took a look, they have some neat ones and very reasonably priced. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! And I’m glad you like the straps — I think they’re pretty neat too 🙂
I love the camera strap you have!
I love the sea camera strap!!! <3
I love that one, too! 🙂
I’m obsessed with that outfit!
You’re sweet! I’m obsessed with you! 🙂
cute stuff – my fave is the sea camera strap 🙂
I love the Sea camera strap
The Sea Camera Strap!
I love the Handle With Care camera strap!
Hi! My favorite item is their Sea Camera Strap. Cute! Thank-you!
I love the ‘dear self’ camera strap! What a fun company.
Also, I love your pictures and I LOVE that you bring Monja with you. I too wear lots of jeans and t-shirts and then usually around summer I declare a month of wearing as many dresses as I can. I mean I have about 10-15 in my closet and I forget to wear them.
haha I’m totally with you! 🙂 Time to break out the dresses!!
Such a cutie!
This company is really cool! My favorite item is this http://punchdrunkpanda-usa.com/collections/camera-strap/products/sea-camera-strap
I love being able to wear whatever I want (well, within reason) to work! But for some reason, I would always put more creativity into my outfits when I had to wear a uniform to work. I think I’d either go for the camera strap you have or those black and white headphones. Love the outfit, as usual 🙂 It looks like absolutely no one would mind if you did more outfit posts, hehehe.