{Holy} Chic

Top: F21, skirt: Finders Keepers, booties: H&M, bag: cc skye, jewelry: Urban OF, cc skye, African Safari

pics by: Ernesto Alonso

{Modern} Nineties

Here are some bits and pieces of the next cream article inspiration and of course my current mood. It's all I want to wear now. 

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Plaid top: F21, skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim, booties: H&M, cap and sunnies: borrowed, jewelry: Urban OF, cc skye

pic by: Ernesto Alonso

images via: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11, 12, 13 

{White} and Camo

Buy now, wear later (and forever). This was what I thought when getting my hands on Zara's most photographed, most owned by bloggers and anyone else remotely in the likes of fashion. A friend even bought it in all colors available, smart.
Yesterday, just when the weather had been somewhat stable I decided to wear it for the day, but to my surprise it was a chilly 60 degrees outside. Apparently I have that weather channel app just for fun on my phone, I had no idea of ms. bipolar kickin in this week. Luckily, being the procrastinator that I am, I still had my fall clothes out. A beanie, sweater, and a light weight anorak (I am in love with it) served just right.

Anorak: Mural {on sale!}, skorts: Zara, sweater: Zara, tee: F21, beanie: F21, sunnies: Ray Ban, boots: Jeffrey Campbell, bracelet: ccskye, rings and earrings: African Safari, necklace, beetle ring, and purse: Sara Boutique
pics by: Ernesto Alonso

{Matchy} Matchy

We came, we saluted, and we conquered. That’s what happened during the 1960s and 70s when women’s fashion was all about the matching separates. And because I exposed my tomboy side in a previous article, I decided to stay on the menswear wagon once more. Don’t worry, I won’t wear a tie this time, but I do bring it up because there is sort of a correlation to what I will talk about next—coordinating pieces. I know it’s not a secret that one of the most passed on fashion rules is to never dress too matchy-matchy because it might come across as outdated and old. But as your fashion advisor, it is my job to burst that bubble and remind you of a little saying: rules are meant to be broken.

What’s important is that designers are reintroducing the genial trend, and have been for a while. Prada, Dries Van Noten, Rochas touched base with the matching, printed suit then Stella McCartney, Tibi, Boy by Band of Outsiders for their Resort 2013 Collections, among others. It seems like everybody wanted in on the head-to-toe look. And why not? It’s a no-brainer form of dressing; it can even be done in the dark from how easy it is. Having said that, let me persuade you.

Being a self-proclaimed print enthusiast, I picked the ethnic-inspired, box-cut top and skirt with a modern silhouette for my bold statement. The look needs little to no accessorizing—minimal white booties and a mirrored clutch do the job right.

Top and skirt: Sara, clutch and booties: H&M, jewelry: CC Skye

Going with a graphic tee and wedge sneakers for a laid-back appearance is my go-to style. 

Tee: Zara, necklace: Dannijo, skirt: Zara, wedge sneakers: Isabel Marant, bag: 3.1 Phillip LIm 

And for a date night, I chose white skinny jeans rolled up at the ankle to show off my heeled sandals.

Top: Zara, jeans: Sara, clutch: Diane Von Furstenburg, sunnies: H&M, ear cuff: Sara, jewelry: David Yurman, Sara, F21

 

I suggest you get on it now, because the truth is that investing in these pieces allows you to mix and match in infinite possibilities and when you’re ready to be a little more daring, feel free to shut the lights off in your closet while dressing. 

{Mono} Chrome

I wore this outfit a couple of weeks ago and found it to be easy and comfortable, so it was my obvious pick for sunday tacos (yes, I like to repeat outfits when I don't feel like thinking, ha!). But what I like most about it are the colors and textures, all together creating the perfect monochrome look. Especially going through the coords phase, this head to toe greys/blues kept it adequate and refreshing.  

Ombre denim top: Sara, skull top: Sara, jeans: F21, jacket: Zara, scarf: Alexander Mcqueen, shoes: Isabel Marant, bag: ccskye

{Sherbet} Punch

It's official! Spring is here and it's time for the closet edits. Bring in the pastels and whites which I'm so excited wear this season like this tunic, the first addition to my spring wardrobe. I love the sherbet colors and geometric prints, perfect for a lunch date with friends.  

Top: Line and Dot from Sara, vest: Berska, jeans: Sara, sunnies: Ray Ban, shoes: Aldo, jewelry: cc skye, Adia Kibur, African Safari

Speaking of closet edits. I'm genuinely excited (??) for the high temperatures, solely based on the fact that I will be living on these looks; print clashing, hologram sunnies, crop tops and biker vests. Yes.

{Two} is Better Than One

You say print, they say clash. This Aussie sister duo has a knack for layering/clashing/eye-popping/eccentric/playful/just plain weird outfits that some how seem right and I am crazy about them.

images via: How Two Live