yes, please

This car will be mine someday.
And soon!
(This, and a speedy and efficient GTI in gunmetal gray).

Also, here's a link of interest. Johnny and my wedding website.
J + M.

crushity crush crush

She should be my best friend. Best dance moves EVER. Her concert at the Hollywood Bowl last weekend was glorious! She even did her 90s hit "Show Me Love" as her final encore!









Awesome acapella cover version. Are all Swedes amazing?

Treat Yo Self 2011

The big exciting news is that I'm engaged! And it happened- more or less- on my birthday last Friday. It was wonderful and so is Johnny. We're both super excited and actually a lot of the way through most of the planning. It's going to be small and a ton of fun.

We took some engagement photos already too, though I've only gotten to see a few. Here are some super cute ones for your enjoyment!




1. Leah Goren custom-made cat dress, American Apparel opaque tights in paprika, Aldo wannabe Madewell desert sandstorm boots
2. UO lace tent blouse, American Apparel pleated pants, thrifted oxfords
3. Alexa Chung for Madewell 2010 Tennessee Dress

And now I leave you with some great advice.

yesterday was my birthday!

I'm 29. Yikes. I'll post pictures and exciting news about my birthday tomorrow, most likely :)

tiny little preview

Check out my tumblr, Denouement, to see a couple other shots as well.

fall la la la la

So October is off to a great start! So much so that I don't have much time for blogging and updating and commenting and such. I did, however, do part one of a double photo shoot yesterday, which you guys will get to see next week sometime, along with some important news! So be on the lookout. It's coming and I'm super excited about it! The second part of the shoot won't be for two weeks, so then you'll get another treat by the end of the month.

Anyway, these pictures coming up are a couple weeks old, but here you go anyway! :) Apple picking and pumpkin patching and food-truckin' :)

Heritage for F21 dress
UO loafers

this is my idea of fun

The winner of the Alexa Chung Eyes Eyes Eyes pouch is Suzanna from Something That Needs Nothing. (The title of her tumblr sounds like a Miranda July story!) Congrats to her and thanks everyone for entering!

And now I'm off to see Beirut at the beautiful Greek Theater in Griffith Park. See ya later!

Here's some great-- non-Beirut-- music to listen to. Super great!

david foster wallace

“I read," I say. "I study and read. I bet I've read everything you read. Don't think I haven't. I consume libraries. I wear out spines and ROM-drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." My instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, I can tell, with all due respect. But it transcends the mechanics. I'm not a machine. I feel and believe. I have opinions. Some of them are interesting. I could, if you'd let me, talk and talk.”

last day of the giveaway and part two of my closet sale!

Hey guys! Tomorrow is the last day to participate in my first ever giveaway featuring a pouch from the sophomore collection by Alexa Chung for Madewell. The winner will be announced and contacted on Tuesday! So look below at the previous post for how to enter!

In the meantime, here are some new and old things for sale. These are pieces that I've had a hard time parting with, but I'm glad they'll be going to good homes with the likes of you all :) A lot of them have only been worn once/twice or not at all in some cases! All items show no signs of wear whatsoever.
Questions, comments, concerns, or inquiries, please send an email with the item description in the subject line to me at:
melissasonico@gmail.com
Everything will be transacted through PayPal. Pricing open to negotiation. :)
[Shipping is free for buyers within the U.S. Additional shipping fees apply to buyers outside the U.S.]
***Click on all photos to enlarge for detail.


{ blouses/tops }

uo urban renewal oversized red dot top // size: medium/large // $18
functional button closures at shoulders, rayon


forever 21 black 3/4 sleeve knit top with lace collar // size: small // $13
banded 3/4 sleeves and waist, 100% cotton


anna sui for target purple cotton s/s blouse with embellished top black // size: small // $16
gold and rust colored gems/stones, eggplant purple and orange embroidery at collar, cap sleeves, 100% cotton
color true to first picture




{ bottoms/jumpsuits }
idra for anthropologie tapestry skirt // size: 0 (runs big, 27" waist) // $28
beautiful light corduroy purple gold print, banded waist, back zip



{ dresses }
H&M blush floral lace minidress // size: 4 (fits like S) // $22
delicate lace in blush pink, 3/4 sleeves, tent skirt, stretch


forever 21 navy floral puff sleeve minidress // size: small) // $18
3/4 sleeves, hidden side zip, elastic waist, cotton stretch
my favorite piece!


Thanks for looking! Shipping is included in the price! :)
You can find my vintage pieces for sale on Etsy at HoneyBee Vintage!


Also, Sara Jane from House of Shoes purchased my lace blouse from HoneyBee Vintage and posted an outfit with it on her blog here. Check it out! I love seeing what people do with the things they buy from my Etsy shop and closet sales so send 'em in! :)