I’ve always liked my name. I don’t know why that sounds vain to say but I’m pretty OK with Alissa. Despite the fact that people never spell it right and call me: Melissa, Lisa, Allison, Elisa, Allie and my favorite, Elizabeth. Yes, one woman, even after I said it slowly 5 times, called me Elizabeth. I give her a pass though because she was old and rocking a fabulous fur coat. I’ve had to explain how to say my name like this, “It’s like Melissa but drop the m and the m and then add an a.” Despite how complicated that sounds people instantly get it.
Sweater: Banana Republic (Sold out)
Jeans: C/O Aeropostale (exact)
Shoes: Target (exact)
Necklace: C/O Onecklace (exact)
Clutch: Tommy Hilfiger
Ever so often I run into an Alissa on campus and I naturally feel like we have an amazing bond over having our name butchered, spelled wrong and having to answer to anything that sounds even remotely close to our name. Teachers just assume you are used to your name being wrong so they kind of give up. I have a teacher who currently spells my name “Alyssa” instead of “Alissa.” I often wonder how sharp she is if she isn’t paying enough attention to my papers and homework to notice that my name is Alissa, not Alyssa.
Now my last name is another story. I can’t wait to trade that in for Andrew’s. Side note: Andrew also has a last name that starts with f so I am AF for life. I can monogram everything right now because I am AFF for life.
Ramona
oh, I so know what you're talking about. I thought none can't go wrong with Ramona, but I have been called Mona, Raimonda and other. But there's other thing. There is some song about Ramona and the worst part is when I meet someone who knows it, then I got to hear it.
You look SO pretty. Lovely colors in your jumper.
♥
xoxo Ra
http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/
Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
You do have a pretty name, let me not even start with what people call me. This is a cute necklace, you look gorgeous lady.
xo
PinkSole
TaraMixandMatch
I really don't see what is so hard about your name that everyone gets it wrong lol 🙂 Love that sweater, the colors are fab!
Inge Jane
Oh girl, I feel ya. Sometimes people think I've said "Linda" when I tell them my name. Really? And every time I receive a reply email with my name spelled "Inga" I can't help but get frustrated. My name is spelled at least twice in my original email, I didn't spell my own name wrong haha. Your necklace is gorgeous! And nice that you don't have to worry about your initials changing. Mine will be going from IW to IC (say that out loud for a laugh) =)
Charnele Michel
People never get my name right so I feel your pain. Loving the color blocking and those mules. They are a perfect combo for your bf jeans!
xo,
http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/
Breenah A
My SIL is Alyssa and my daughter pronounces it Sissa, which always makes me giggle.
My name is Sabrina and in elementary school I got every S name under the sun, plus Katrina and Trina since they rhyme with Sabrina, all from my principal. The first time I'm in middle school and going to pick up my siblings from the same elementary school, the principal gets my name right. Four years of getting it wrong then that.
Jessica
That's not my name *clap clap* another post, another song stuck in my head for the day! Great seeing you this weekend. Let's do it again reaaaal soon 🙂
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Melissa
You have such a lovely name. Though I don't get how people can get your name wrong.
Loving your outfit by the way! 🙂
xxx
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Kristina
That monogram necklace is so cute!! Not sure how people get Alissa wrong? I usually just get variations on my name and lots of misspellings. I'm always amazed when people still spell your name wrong even when it's spelled correctly right in front of them, or when they clearly managed to type in my email address correctly.
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Citrus - Refreshing Fashion
haha i always think about my name like that too..don't hate it but def wouldn't have picked it for myself…i do love the name alissa tho and it suits u well 🙂 btw love love love ur boyfriend jeans 🙂
XO Meghan
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Ali Hval
Aaaauh! I'm glad you like your name. I like mine, too. 😀 We can like our names together. I remember that my name was initially "Alexis" but my two-year-older brother couldn't pronounce it and just kept saying the first part, and thus "Ali" was born.
Rachel Lynne
HAHAHA, Elizabeth? Hmm… okay 🙂 At least she was wearing a fabulous fur coat lol. This is such a pretty look, love your sweater!
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
Such a fun necklace! People always screw my name up too and I've just gotten used to it, I like it as an adult but was so annoyed by it when I was younger….that is why my son's name is Grant, you can't mess it up!
TheTinyHeart
Elizabeth is quite a departure from Alissa! People are constantly calling me Shannon, even in email when they can SEE my name and it drives me insane.
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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LyddieGal
I can honestly say I love my name, I love that there are very few other Lydias, and I love that my initials are LAA. I'm not sure I'd want to trade my A for an F, but I should wait to see if I come to that bridge before I worry about crossing it.
Anyway, Love the new monogram necklace, and it's always fun to get to tell stories about how badly people mess up your name, right?
P.S. Now that song is stuck in my head 🙂
Chic on the Cheap
Ladies in Navy
okay so. you have an amazing name and it's never seemed weird to me. but it does seem like you should be the only person named that because you're lovely amazing and embody it perfectly. adore the necklace, btw! my monogram will change to something less awesome ): boo
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Rachel
I think you have a super common name, so it's weird that everyone calls you something else! However, I totally understand the misspelling part. My name is easy too- Rachel- yet I get Rachael, Rachelle, etc.
Andi
I wouldn't think Alissa would be too difficult for people, but they frequently mess up Andi, so they really can't be trusted. It's fun that you will keep your initials! I went from being ARM to ARS. Not sure which is worse!
Tiffany Ima
Haha! I never thought "Alissa" was that difficult. I am probably sensitive to it because my middle and last name throw people off "Ima" (promounced eema) and "Akpan" (pronounced exactly like it sounds). People always say Ima, and Akpan as Napkin, Ak- A- pan, Akpin, Aflec (yes)….
anyway that rabbit trail means I get it!
Love the sweater 🙂
Tiffany Ima
Style Honestly
Alyssa
Oh man! My name and spelling is constantly being butchered too, although I have to say I've never gotten Elizabeth! lol
Runway Chef
Ashley
That's so strange that people just call you completely different names all together! Haha where does anyone get Elizabeth! It's so cool that you will be AF for life – I always wished that I didn't have to change my last initial but I totally did 🙁
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
This cracked me up!! My name is constantly misspelled (even by family members) because people always add an h at the end, but I feel really bad for my friend, Avra. Her name isn't hard to say at all and only has four letters and yet it's an unusual name, so people are always messing it up! Anyway, your outfit is so cute!
~Sara
AshleaD
Yeah – my name is Ashlea (as is Ashley, but my mom was too cool to spell it with a Y) People CONSTANTLY butcher it. My favorite is when I get work emails (and my name is IN my email address) and they spell it wrong. Sigh. 🙂
Darcy
Jealous you get the same monogram! Mine is changing so I am not monogramming anything right now, even though I really want to! I love your necklace!
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Kari
I love that color block sweater! It was great meeting you in person this weekend!!! You are even sweeter than I imagined! Maybe we can plan a blogger meetup at the Sandbar some time soon:)
Tomissa
As the only "Tomissa" I've ever encountered, I understand the shame in having a name that sounds similar to other, more common, names. This is exactly why I went by "Missy" as a child, although it sounds so young now.
NewlyLoved
you look fabulous! love the red hues!
xo Jessica
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Laura Whitman
That necklace is so adorable! And I love that sweater too!
Man, I didn't think that Alissa would have so many problems. Also, I think if your teacher keeps spelling your name wrong, you should get some major extra credit. Especially if they are an English prof.
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
Kayla Gilbert
Ahh you look so cute! I LOVE those mules!
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
Stylin' In St. Louis
Love this color blocking sweater! Do not worry! No once can even spell or correctly call me by my first name. Many people assume that I go by "Jackie", but I do not and it drives me crazy!
xo,
Jacqueline
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JP Lord
Love this outfit! You look absolutely gorgeous! And I have to say I'm a big fan of your name too!
xoxo
Krysten Gautreaux
Not only can people not spell my name right, they call me anything from Kirsten to Kristina to Kristine and so on. Annoying! Still…. I kind of love my unique spelling. I used to hate it when I was a kid but now it's kind of fun.
I hate my previous married last name. So long and German sounding. And I used to dislike my maiden last name until I got married the first time… then I missed its uniqueness and French-ness, hehe. But I'm also excited to marry Iz and take on his name, although I MAY hyphenate. No idea.
Names are so intense!
two birds
Nice that your initials will always be the same!! I love that necklace!
sophistifunk
i love your jeans and sweater!
xo brie
http://www.sophistifunkblog.com
Anngelik Martinez
I know what you mean! My name is Anngelik, and I don't even know what people call me, sometimes I don't understand it haha. I love the two toned sweater and the shoes as well.
-Vogue&Heels
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tastefulstyle
My maiden name started with a Y, which made me hate life, basically. I was last for EVERYTHING. I am quite pleased that I married a man with a C last name, because my name is now alliterative. And all is right with the world.
Anyway, I love your sweater and particularly the monogram necklace in this post!
Dianna Sinni
HA! I feel your pain with the name issue. Everyone thinks I'm Deanna or Diana or Diane. It's horrible but I pretty much answer to them all now. I feel awkward correcting people! Totally diggin' the open toe booties in this outfit! xo
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Nikki
First of all, I know how you feel about the name thing. I am often called Mickey and Vicky. Who names their daughter Mickey?? Anyway, love that monogrammed necklace!! I am a sucker for anything monogrammed. If I were you, since your initials won't be changing, you should start the monogram collection now!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Sonya Mann
Hooray for color-blocking! And in pink no less. I used to dislike my name, but I've grown to adore it.
Maya McDonald
STAHP. Why are you so pretty? And my spirit animal? And my faveskis? Love that necklace – and maybe people will at least call you a name that starts with an "A", lolz.
Kenya Hunter
I understand the name thing!! I love Alissa…. my niece is named the same but spelled with a y!! You look so cute and I love the purse and shoes! The neutrals are fab with the color blocked sweater! Cute!!
xo, Kenya
Jessica @ Here&Now
haha, I love that you have a unique name! There are Jessicas EVERYWHERE! And so cool about being AF for life, although I am looking forward to moving up in the alphabet post-wedding!
xx
Here&Now
Just Another Shopaholic
Love the pink color blocking!!
Elle Sees
cute! i love how your initials won't change. win!! i know someone who has managed to do that with three marriages! coincidences?
Lisa
I so get the name butcher. My last name is butchered constantly. But we do have in common the forever intitals! xo
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I noticed the necklace.. I noticed the initials. Purr..fect
My middle name starts with an F, so I had it easy on the monogram adding FOULSTON.
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OH, PS… did you know you had a rip in those jeans? Perhaps its shopping time. 🙂
Nikki
You look so cute! I adore your open toe booties, I'd love a pair like that for myself too 🙂 My name is often spelled wrong, and many people call me Vicky, since Nikki isn't a well-known name around here 🙂 xo
Whitney James
Really cute look! And I to have been called everything from Brittany to Ashley, smh! Lol!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Alyssa Gapske
As an Alyssa, I so feel you. I've been called Elizabeth too. Mostly Alicia.
And it's spelled every way.
Elyssa
I spell my name Elyssa (well, my mom spelled it that way on the birth certificate) and I have the exact same problem and tell people the same "melissa without the m" story too! I usually get variations of Elisa, Elise, and Elizabeth. I gave up trying to get my professors to figure it out.