SEVEN YEARS OF LOVE

Ben Rennicke and Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Port Washington, WI. 2017. Both are wearing looks from their own personal collections. 

Valentine's Day may get a bad rap for its "cheesy" reputation; however, it is a wonderful opportunity to hit the pause button and take a moment to share your love and appreciation for family, friends, and significant others. 

I love putting together little gifts for my girlfriends just to remind them how much I value our friendship and to show how proud I am of all their amazing accomplishments. I enjoy getting little sweet treats for my family members because we all really love our dessert! I also love getting a card and enjoying a nice dinner together with Ben on Valentine's Day. We typically keep it pretty casual but it is a nice reminder to be thankful and appreciative of one another. 

In an effort to truly keep it short and sweet, Ben and I wanted to share our top 10 favorite things we love about each other. We've known each other for 10 years (dated for 7) so it is only fitting we share our top ten! :) 

10 Things Ben Loves About Madalyn

1. She is super creative. She is constantly creating and coming up with new and exciting ideas!

2. She is funny. She makes me laugh all the time with her witty comments and sense of humor.

3. Her style. She is always the best dressed and tries to coax me always to dress nicer and more stylish than sweatpants.

4. Her smile. There is nothing better in the world than seeing her smile.

5. Her faces. She makes the best facial impressions and they always make me laugh.

6. Her thoughtfulness. She always has the nicest cards and gifts for everyone. She gets the best presents because they have meaning behind them.

7. Her work ethic. She is the hardest and most dedicated worker. She knows what she wants and finds ways to achieve them.

8. She is a dreamer. The goals she sets are incredible and it's fun being able to be a part of each one she accomplishes.

9. She shares Taco Bell with me. We have an obsession with our Taco Bell and love having date nights there.

10. How much she loves me. She loves me unconditionally and I don't think there is anyone else out there who could put up with my quirks.

10 Things Madalyn Loves About Ben

1. Ben knows me better than I know myself. I call him a Madalyn mind reader!

2. He surprises me at the airport with flowers. 

3. He brings me soup and takes care of me when I am sick in bed. 

4. Ben spoils me with presents! 

5. He makes me laugh every. single. day!

6. He is extremely supportive and encourages me in all things I do.

7. We balance each other out perfectly! He is the yin to my yang, the realist to my dreamer, and the left brain to my right brain. 

8. He is the hardest worker and makes me so very proud! 

9. Ben is the most grounded supportive, caring, and loving person and will make the best husband and father some day.

10. He loves me unconditionally. <3

Enjoy your Valentine's Day with your significant other, family, and friends!
 

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

TURNING 23 // FEELING SWEET

Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Coca Lena located in Port Washington, WI. 2017. 

Skirt (Oscar de la Renta print fabric from Mood) Madalyn Joy Designs | Off The Shoulder Sweater Cable & Gauge | Bow Flats M. Gemi | Earrings Kate Spade | Necklace BaubleBar 

I have always loved birthdays for as long as I can remember! Whether it be celebrating my own or a friend's, birthdays are a magical time where you get to dress up and enjoy presents and eat way too many sweets including funfetti cake. I love curating fun gifts for my family and friends' birthdays. I don't usually spend too much time in the kitchen except when it comes to baking sweet treat for birthdays and holidays. I think it is important to celebrate the little things in life because as you get older, you truly realize how fast time flies! 

However, this year has been different because I have been having reservations about turning 23. Yes, I know I should be counting my blessings that I am 23 years young and am in good health. Trust me, I am beyond thankful and grateful, but there just is something about 23 that hasn't been sitting right with me. Have any of you felt this way about turning a specific age!? 

I think why I'm having reservations about turning 23 is because 22 was such a great year! I debuted my lingerie line at the SoHE Threads Fashion Show, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, finished having to do a long distance relationship, traveled to NYC twice, dressed Miss Wisconsin for the Miss America parade, stood up in one of my best friend's wedding, started a blog, pursued my career dreams of working on my own designs, traveled to Florida to visit family, and spent valuable time with my boyfriend, family, and friends. 22 was pretty darn good to me! I'm sad to let it go! 

So in an effort to get excited and embrace the tender age of 23, I took a little trip with Cassie to the adorable candy shop, Coca Lena, located in downtown Port Washington. If candy and chocolate can't make a girl feel better, what can!? (Actually, wine. Wine always makes a girl feel better!) I seriously could not believe I had never stopped in Coca Lena until a couple weeks ago. It is like a little slice of magical candy heaven!! At any point you are just waiting for a unicorn to prance right on by! 

My personal favorite candy is anything sour and gummy so, of course, I went straight for the gummy bears and sugar fruit slices. Cassie opted for a chocolate covered Oreo coated in mini M&M's and said it was to die for! Essentially, if you are ever in downtown Port Washington you MUST visit Coca Lena! I definitely consider myself to be a candy connoisseur and I give Coca Lena two thumbs up!

I'll be spending my weekend binge eating sweets, spending time with family and friends, and trying my very best to warm up to the idea of 23! Maybe the years you look the least forward to turn out to actually be filled with the most surprises! I'll keep an open heart and mind. ;)

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

SELF LOVE // LINGERIE STYLE

Adorable pineapple wine opener by Greenville Society. 2017. 

The beautiful Maya McDonald of Charmingly Styled photographed by the talented Aimée Mazzenga in Chicago, IL. 2017. 

How absolutely gorgeous and stunning does Miss Maya look lounging in her champagne satin robe with a glass of white wine in hand!? She is giving us major treat yo self vibes! #goals

Maya McDonald of Charmingly Styled shared a very uplifting and inspiring post yesterday all about self love and the importance of taking time for yourself. It is such an amazing reminder to truly take the time to rest, relax, and restore whether that be with a mani/pedi, massage, nap, or glass of wine. I mean how can you say nay to a little Chardonnay!? 

It was such a treat to design this bespoke champagne satin robe for Maya! We have been brainstorming and collaborating on this project since October and it is so exciting to finally see it all come together, just in time for Valentine's Day! Whether you'll be spending the day with your significant other or just hanging with the girls, treating yourself with some lingerie is always a good idea! What better way to give yourself a little self love than with a silky robe, sassy slip, or lacy little panties? To me, lingerie is one of the best, yet subtle, forms of self love. 

I somehow convinced my long time boyfriend, Ben, to collaborate on a Valentine's Day post that I will be sharing next Tuesday but in the mean time, share some love with blogger Maya of Charmingly Styled and photographer Aimée of Aimée Mazzenga. They both are such talented and inspiring ladies! 

xoxo

Madalyn Joy 

DIOR'S NEW LOOK PART II

Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald at The American Club in Kohler, WI. 2017. 

Coat Dress Madalyn Joy Designs | Bow Flats M. Gemi | Earrings J. Crew | Hair Bow J. Crew

This coat holds a very special place in my heart because it was the first coat I had ever designed and made entirely by myself. I knew from the very beginning I wanted to design a dress coat that drew its silhouette inspiration from Dior's New Look and its embellishment inspiration from the Chrysler Building. It still remains one of my favorite pieces to date!

Cassie and I ventured to The American Club to photograph this elegant look with the sparkling chandeliers and grand piano in the background. It is such an enchanting and magical space! I always daydream that the entire resort is my home. Hey, a girl can dream, right!? 

In all my designs I try to create juxtapositions whether it be strong and soft, feminine and masculine, geometric and ethereal, or dramatic and understated. With this look I really wanted to emphasize the femininity of the silhouette demonstrated in Dior's New Look and the masculinity of the geometric shapes demonstrated in the Chrysler Building. I think they both work harmoniously together!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy 

DIOR'S NEW LOOK PART I

Christian Dior's New Look, 1947

Catherine Heigl, Harper's Bazaar, June 2010

Carmen Dell'Orefice in Paris, 1950s, Photographed by Richard Avedon

Renée, The New Look of Dior, Place de la Concorde, Paris, August 1947 | Photograph: Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation

Perhaps my second greatest source of inspiration (behind movies) would be Dior's New Look. I continually look to it for inspiration and it was, in fact, the inspiration behind this week's look which was the very first coat I ever made. Too soon for vintage Madalyn Joy!? Five years is definitely a long time! ;)

For those of you who are not familiar with Dior's New Look, it was a very controversial look for 1947. World War II had just ended two years earlier and everyone was still in the mindset of uniforms (military and civilian) and fabric restrictions and shortages. Dior's New Look was controversial in the way that it had a completely feminine look with a very full skirt, a cinched waist, and rounded shoulders. The skirt alone used 25 yards of fabric which was something completely unheard of at this time!

Dior wanted to move on from the war times and look to bigger and brighter things in the future. Dior's New Look has been the source of inspiration for many designers and continues to be influential even decades later. 

Can't wait to share my Dior's New Look inspired dress coat on Friday!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

MISS WISCONSIN PARADE LOOK PART II

Courtney Pelot photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Cedarburg, WI, 2016. 

I am so happy to finally be sharing this look! Since Courtney was one of the last ones to go in the parade (parade order is alphabetical), most the photos taken were a bit too dark and windy. Thankfully we were able to capture this look during one of the last warm days back in November!

Courtney and I both loved how this look came together and turned out. It is the epitome of Courtney, UW-Madison, and Marchesa which was everything we were trying to go for! Courtney already had the  red embellished two piece set so we decided to make use of it and incorporate it into the look. I enjoyed created the skirt with the flower 'W' on it and the sassy and, quite literally, charming heels. 

Miss Wisconsin will be wearing her parade look this Saturday during the Miss Green Bay Area pageant. Make sure to see it in person if you're free!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy 

MISS WISCONSIN PARADE LOOK PART I

Photography by The Studio On Main in LaCrosse, WI. 2016. 

Illustrations by Madalyn Manzeck. 2016. 

I distinctly remember the warm June evening that I was driving home from my cousin's engagement party and I received one of the most exciting phone calls with the best news from Courtney Pelot. She was calling to tell me she had a new title... Miss Wisconsin 2016! I think I screamed and definitely lost my cool for a couple of minutes. It was truly such exciting news because I knew how hard Courtney had worked to earn this well deserved title. 

Courtney wasted no time and cut straight to business! She told me that there was a parade at Miss America where each contestant wore an outfit inspired by their home state and she wanted me to design her look. Needless to say, I was completely humbled and honored.

We chatted inspiration over rosé and arugula and prosciutto pizza at Il Ritrovo a week or so after she was crowned. It became very clear to both of us that UW-Madison would be our main source of inspiration especially since we were recent grads. The red "W" flower bed on University Avenue was always one of mine and Courtney's favorite features about the campus and decided to recreate it on her skirt and shoes. 

Marchesa had always been one of Courtney's favorite designers so I wanted to incorporate their ruched, flowery fabric technique to emulate the texture of the flower bed. She opted for the heel design with the ruched fabric and straps that had Wisconsin themed charms dangling from them. We had so much fun working on this project together to create an outfit that not only was dazzling for Miss America but also was an homage to our alma mater. We both really loved how the completed outfit turned out and I truly cannot wait to share Miss Wisconsin's parade look with you all on Friday!
 

xoxo

Madalyn Joy 

J. CREW OXFORD CHECK COAT

Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald at The American Club in Kohler, WI in 2017. 

Coat J. Crew | Jeans Zara | Flats M. Gemi | Handbag Ted Baker | Hat Francesa's | Earrings Kate Spade | Hair Bow J. Crew 

I had my eye on this coat for THE longest time but I just couldn't justify buying another coat when I already had a closet full of them at home. I continued to admire it from a far and double tapped all the bloggers' Instagram posts of them wearing it.

I had dragged Ben along to try the coat on with me in the store one time and he sneakily told his aunt (who works at J. Crew) who then told his mom that I had my eye on this coat and it was going on sale. So after months and months of lusting after this coat, the Rennicke family so graciously surprised me with it for Christmas! I just could not believe it and was so happy and thankful.

I seriously have not taken it off since. Everything about the coat from the fabric to the fit is absolutely perfect! Thank you Rennicke family for my beautiful new coat!
 

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

OLD HOLLYWOOD PART II

Courtney Pelot and Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Cedarburg, WI in 2016. Courtney and Madalyn are both wearing custom and original Madalyn Joy Designs. 

Happy Friday! I am so excited to watch the red carpet and Golden Globes this Sunday evening! I probably will be keeping it low key and be staying at home to watch it with my mom. It's my favorite way to watch it because her hidden talent is picking the nominee that will win. I love challenging her and trying to cause an upset!

This photo shoot was one of my absolute favorites and it was all made possible by Karalyn Jagow. She is a close family friend and works at the Rivoli Theater. She came and opened it up for us one Friday morning at 9am so we could sneak in and take a couple of pictures in the empty theater. Thank you so much Karalyn! 

As I mentioned in the previous post, I find a lot of my design inspiration from Old Hollywood and wanted to photograph a couple of my designs in a movie theater. I also thought it would be even more fun if a friend came along so I am so happy Courtney was able to join me for the shoot! 

Do you have any fun and exciting plans to watch the Golden Globes this weekend? What are your predictions for winners? Do you prefer watching the red carpet or awards ceremony!? Drop a comment below! I would love to hear your thoughts!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

OLD HOLLYWOOD PART I

In honor of the 74th Golden Globes this Sunday evening, I wanted to put together a post that paid homage to the world of cinema and Old Hollywood. I find a lot of my design inspiration from films and would definitely consider myself to be a cinephile. There is just something so magical about Old Hollywood that I find myself always using that as the starting point for my design inspiration. It all started when I used Old Hollywood glamour as the source of my inspiration to design my red satin mermaid gown for Junior prom in high school. I've been inspired ever since!

I wanted to create a gown for Courtney inspired by Nicole Kidman's red bow gown at the 2007 Academy Awards. It has always been one of my favorite gowns and I decided it was finally time to bring it to life for a special friend. So Courtney and I headed to the Rivoli Theater in downtown Cedarburg to bring our red evening gowns to life with the magic of cinema. I cannot wait for you all to see the looks revealed on Friday!

Until then, what are some of your favorite red carpet looks? What about favorite films or Old Hollywood stars? Any plans to host a Golden Globes viewing party? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

ALL THAT GLITTERS

Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Cedarburg, WI in 2016. 

Gold Velvet Gown Madalyn Joy Designs | Glitter Heels Christian Louboutin | Sequin Ball Earrings Vintage | Red Matte Lipstick Stila 

Happy New Year! I cannot wait to celebrate tomorrow evening and ring in the New Year with my family, friends, and boyfriend. It is crazy to think that this is my very last post of 2016! Granted I did start Styled By Madalyn Joy on November 1, 2016; however, time sure does fly when you're having fun. I really wanted to do something fun for this New Year's post so instead of photographing it outside somewhere, we opted to play dress up in one of my favorite vintage boutiques, Dime A Dance, located in Cedarburg. The owner let us try on coats and accessories and shoot all around the store. It was a truly perfect way to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017!

I really enjoy making New Year's Resolutions but to be honest, I have a difficult time completing all of them because they tend to be too broad or unrealistic. I think the one I have had on my list the longest is to get a body like a Victoria's Secret Angel. Yeah that goes great until I see sour gummies and cinnamon rolls and pretty much just food in general and decide a moment on the lips is worth it for a life time on the hips. I am hoping to find more balance in diet and exercise this year! Haha

I wanted to share a couple of my New Year's Resolutions below but I truly would love to hear some of yours in return! I love reading your comments! <3 

1. Find a full time job!

2. Read the news more. 

3. Design some really fun and amazing pieces for the blog!

4. Take a trip to Paris.

5. Find balance in my diet and exercise regimes. 

Finally, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has joined me on this exciting, new journey and I am eternally grateful for all of your love and support. Thank you to the talented Cassie Sterwald who photographs every post because without you I simply wouldn't have a blog. Thank you to Ben Rennicke for your motivational speeches and for always encouraging me to keep posting even when I ask, "Does anyone even read the blog? What's the point of this!?" Thank you to my parents for providing me with your support and believing in me even though I still may be an unemployed college graduate living at home with my parents. I am pursuing my dreams because of you both! Thank you to all my friends for persuading me to start a blog and thank you to everyone who has simply stopped by to check it out. I couldn't have done it without you all!

Cheers to 2017! 

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

WHITE CHRISTMAS PART II

Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Cedarburg, WI in 2016. 

Red tulle skirt Madalyn Joy Designs | Black turtleneck sweater French Connection | Black bow heels Aldo | Red heart flats Christian Louboutin | Vintage black sequin earrings | Red matte lipstick Stila

This has definitely been my favorite post so far because Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year! I love all the decorations, presents, and yummy treats. There is just a magical feel in the air wherever you go during the holiday season! 

My favorite Christmas movie of all time is White Christmas mainly because I adore Bing Crosby, Vera Ellen, and Edith Head's amazing costume designs for the film. Every year I dream of having a white Christmas and I am so happy to say that we got one this year! Unfortunately the snow is not pictured above because I wanted to shoot this look before the temperature became a balmy 0 degrees plus wind chill. The snow will most definitely be featured in the next photo shoot since it would kind of be difficult to edit it all out granted how much of it there is! 

I plan on wearing this festive look to church on Christmas Eve. The red tulle skirt was a little tedious to make but it was worth it because it is so much fun to wear! I plan to find every excuse to wear it during this holiday season. 

What are you planning to wear for Christmas this year!? Maybe a decadent velvet gown or a fun and flirty tulle skirt? Whatever it may be, I hope you have a fabulous Christmas surrounded with family and friends!

God's richest and warmest blessings,

Madalyn Joy 

WHITE CHRISTMAS PART I

The Christmas tree at The Palace Hotel in NYC. 

Inspiration board photos courtesy of (from upper left clockwise) Atlantic Pacific, Home and Cottage, Almost Makes Perfect, Harper's Bazaar, Atlantic Pacific, Homesteading, The Real Catwalk, Selina Lake, Atlantic Pacific. 2016.

My gorgeous cousin, Ailie, and her handsome fiance, Ben, are definitely couple's style goals! 

My mom's beautiful Christmas tree!

Photo courtesy of Courtney Pelot. 

Ben and Ailie's engagement photos are so dreamy and magical! I just loved the twirling shots of Ailie's tulle skirt! 

A detail shot of my mom's beautiful Christmas tree. 

Courtney and I had a festive sleepover viewing party for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

High tea at The Wisconsin Room at The American Club in Kohler, WI. Photo courtesy of The American Club. 

Illustration by Madalyn Manzeck. 2016. 

Illustration by Madalyn Manzeck. 2016. 

The holiday season of Christmas and New Years is my absolute favorite time of year! All of the decorations are so festive and everything is just so magical! I wanted to share a couple of my favorite things about Christmas and I hope you share some of yours as well too!

A few of my favorite Christmas things: 

Outdoor Activity: Downhill skiing

Indoor Activity: Snuggling into a pile of fuzzy blankets in front of the fireplace and watching a Christmas movie

Christmas Song: "There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays" by Perry Como and "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

Christmas Movie: White Christmas

Cookie: Pecan Nougat

Outfit: I always enjoyed wearing matching dresses with my sister when we were little! 

Tradition: My family always eats enchiladas for dinner on Christmas Eve! We can't really remember how or why it started but we all love it and always look forward to it. 

Ornament: The angel topper I made in preschool from a paper plate and some glitter. I still use it on top of my mini gold tree! 

Present: The mini Ski Doo snowmobile my dad got for my brother, sister, and I to share when we were growing up in elementary school. We would hook up a sled behind it and pull each other around! 

Favorite Christmas: The Christmas of 2005 because my family lived in Lake Tahoe, California for the month of December and it was so magical with the gigantic trees and mounds of snow. I enjoyed watching the skiers at Heavenly Mountain Resort and staying cozy at Starbucks while sipping on a peppermint mocha and eating a cranberry bliss bar. It was a truly magical Christmas! 

What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions!? I would love to hear! 

God's richest and warmest blessings,

Madalyn Joy

#23inNYC

Enjoy a little recap video of our trip below! 

Courtney posing in front of the decadent 5th Ave store front decorations

Twinkling garland lights make the Ralph's sign extra festive for the holiday season

A hot Earl Grey tea to hit the spot

The gorgeous tree in Rockefeller Plaza

Courtney posing in between the lions at the New York Public Library

Madalyn in her happy place shopping at Henri Bendel

The pretty pink decorations at Serendipity III

Sipping on the infamous frozen hot chocolate

The absolutely gorgeous interior at Aquazurra 

Breathtaking decorations at Sak's Fifth Ave

Afternoon tea and treats at Laduree

The tree at the Plaza Hotel

A Mansur Gavriel pop up shop in SoHo

Posing in front of The Palace Hotel's Christmas tree... Has anyone seen Serena? 

We were on the Today Show and appeared on live national television! 

This trip was a truly magical and memorable once in a life time trip! I don't want to talk too much about it because I am a firm believer that a picture (and a video!) are worth a thousand words. Courtney and I were in awe of the decadent Christmas decorations in NYC and would recommend to anyone to visit the city during this time of year. Please enjoy a peek into our girls trip and savor the magic the city has to offer this time of year! Again, Happy 23rd Birthday, Courtney! So glad we got to celebrate in the Big Apple together!

Trip Favorites...

Courtney

Restaurant: The Smith

Sweet Treat: Laduree

Warm Drink: Maman Black Tea

Most Festive Decorations: The Palace Tree

Favorite Purchase: Rebecca Minkoff Black Leather Tote Bag

Cocktail: The Imperial Plaza at The Champagne Bar at The Plaza Hotel

Neighborhood: SoHo

Mode of Transportation: Cab because we did so much walking!

Trip in One Word: Christmas-y

Favorite New Experience: Glossier Showroom

Madalyn

Restaurant: Serendipity III

Sweet Treat: Sockerbit Sour Gummies

Warm Drink: Ralph's Earl Grey Tea

Most Festive Decorations: Sak's Fifth Ave Night Light Show

Favorite Purchase: M. Gemi Black Bow Flats

Cocktail: French 75 at The Champagne Bar at The Plaza Hotel

Neighborhood: Upper East Side

Mode of Transportation: Surprisingly the subway since I feel more comfortable and know how to use it

Trip in One Word: Magical

Favorite New Experience: The Empire Hotel rooftop and The Champagne Bar at The Plaza because both were fun times with friends!

DYNAMIC DUO PART II

Courtney Pelot + Madalyn Manzeck photographed by Cassie Sterwald in Cedarburg, WI in 2016. 

Slips + Black Coat Madalyn Joy Designs | Feather Coat Line + Dot | Madalyn's Black Heels Nine West | Courtney's Black Heels Call It Spring

Here we are! The dynamic duo of Court + Mads back at it again! Courtney and I spent the summer of 2014 living in Madison and created a column for Moda Magazine called Summer and the City. We photographed our favorite things to do and see in Madison during the summer so it felt so good to be reunited and do this photo shoot TOGETHER again! Feel free to take a peek at the Summer and the City series here and see Courtney and I look like little babies. Two and a half years can make a huge difference! 

Courtney and I both truly love getting dressed up with each other and sometimes for no reason at all! For this shoot, we really wanted to incorporate the street style trend of combining lingerie slips with outerwear. The look creates a clever juxtaposition between the silky satins and lace of the slips and the embellished wool and feathers of the outwear. It creates an overall effortless and fun look and I think that definitely came through in the photos. 

Also, all of these amazing photos would not be possible without the work of the talented Cassie Sterwald. She always knows the look and vision I am going for with each shoot and just is a magician when it comes to capturing the shot. Cassie, Courtney, and I are all good friends which made the photo shoot so much fun! We joked and laughed and enjoyed pretending like we were at New York Fashion Week when in reality we were strutting our stuff on the sidewalks of Cedarburg in front of their public library. Hey, fake it until you make it! 

Lastly, I had mentioned in my previous post that I wanted to feature another stylish dynamic duo in this post today. Ashley Mackens and her good friend Morgan are featured below and just exude the boho chic vibes that all of us envy with our style. Take a short scroll down to see their photo and read what Ashley had to say about her dynamic duo's personal style!

Since Courtney and I will be in NYC all next week, I will only be sharing one blog post on Friday, December 16th (Courtney's birthday!) so make sure to follow along on Instagram for behind the scenes snaps of our trip!

xoxo

Madalyn Joy

**FEATURED DYNAMIC DUO**

"Morgan and I love fashion. Clothing is just one thing we bond over. Sometimes she is a little bit more preppy, and I am little bit more rocker, but we both love dressing in the boho fashions of Free People. The link below will bring you to an Instagram of the two of us in beautiful, light weight dresses. The out of focus shot resembles the dream like quality of Free People's clothing. As the first snow sets in and finals loom around the corner, I wish we could go back to this carefree summer day." -Ashley Mackens