Premio Award … YAY :)

On July 16, 2008 · 12 Comments
I was nominated for a Premio Award by one of my favorite fashion blogs,STYLE DU MONDE. Thank you so much !!!

I nominate the following blogs for their wonderful work and dedication:

1. Fashion Chalet
2. Modelizing
3. Mode Junkie
4. Share my Fashion Addictions...
5. Fashion Addict
6. FriChic
7. Falling For Fashion

Show your support and nominate 7 other blogs for this wonderful award.


I would also like to take a minute to thank everyone for reading my blog, it means so much to me.

THANK YOU for your support and kind words.





Sunny Days … and tagged by Dapper Kid.

On July 15, 2008 · 14 Comments
As I try to enjoy the summer days that go by so quickly, I can't get out of my head that the fall is just around the corner. I'm sorry for constantly having to remind you of that. Today, for me was a very relaxing day that I spent at home reading a book and now can finally do the book tag. For a change, I decided to wear something outside of black/white/grey ... I must confess, that I am not very good at wearing brights and usually prefer pastels ... boring, I know :P TAGGED !!!! I was tagged by the awesome Dapper Kid,so here are the rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to Page 123. 3. Find the 5th sentence. 4. Post the next 3 sentences. 5. Tag 5 people and acknowledge who tagged you. So, today I finished reading "Leonardo's Swans" by Karen Essex and I loved it, definitely one of my favorites. I would strongly recommend it for those of you who enjoy art history and architecture, since it is a biographical novel that closely looks at the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and Italian Renaissance Architecture. It is a novel of rivalry,love, and betrayal that definitely transports readers back to the Renaissance in Italy.
" Is he trying to get away from her again? She has not been successful. He does not fear her alliance with Isabel of Aragon or with Naples; he does not see her as woman, wife, and partner, but as a birthing machine. If she is not that to him, then she is nothing."
I'm tagging these wonderful blogs: 1. We wear things 2. The Sweet Victory 3. Ragamala 4. Je ne sais quoi 5. Estilo Extraordinario 6. Cuevogirl And I want to thank you ahead of time for doing this tag :)
Wearing: H&M top Abercrombie & Fitch White Shorts Michael Kors Wedges

MIss Universe 2008

On July 14, 2008 · 2 Comments


Miss USA falls the second year in the row.


As I was watching Miss Universe 2008 that took place this Sunday in Vietnam, it occurred to me that every single girl looked practically identical. How is it possible that women from around the world with different ethical backgrounds look like clones of each other? The same body type ( long, lean, with a large chest and a tiny waist kind), with big wavy hair, tons of make up and always smiling - its like watching a Barbie come alive. Although the " idea" is to celebrate women who are savvy, goal oriented, and aware. Those, who inspire and set an example. But from what I have seen ( and I've been watching Miss Universe since I was little girl) all they do is reinforce the negative stereotype of beauty - the idea that women should look like walking dolls. Why is it that there is not a representative that you can relate to, it all seems too fake. To me, Miss Universe is a beauty pageant, nothing more than beautiful girls being looked at and judged. What are your thoughts on this and would you ever want to be a " beauty queen"?



The tittle of Miss Universe 2008 went to Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza.

Current Obsession…. ( part one )

On July 12, 2008 · 28 Comments
InspirationEmporio Armani Fall 2008
Although I love slim jeans and wear them all the time, I have never gotten used to an idea of wearing leggings. Maybe, it's because I wore them for 12 years while dancing , or maybe because I feel naked in them... for whatever reason that it is, I've never worn leggings outside of my dance/pilaties class. What is your take on leggings ?
It seems as if the lean look has been around for ages and I am slowly developing a love/hate relationship with it. Meanwhile, I have totally fallen in love with slouchy trousers. I just love how effortless they looks and how seductive they make you feel. Plus, it is so easy to dress them up or down. However, if the full - leg trousers are to drastic of a change from your skinnies, why not go for a boyish tapered pants, like the ones seen at the Isabel Marant fall collection.
Isabel Marant Fall 2008
Now onto my outfit ... although I have made a post of these trousers before, I decided to dress them up for a night out with my boyfriend. I was inspired by the Emporio Armani Fall 2008 collection, and the way that the gray trousers were beautiful paired with a sexy champaign coloured top. Here' s is my take on this sexy look:
- Jacob Silk Open back Top - French Connection Belle Trouser - Michael Kors purse, - Eddie Bauer Leather Flip - Flops - The large ring is a family jewel
Continue Reading: Obsession Continues (thanks)

Obsession Continues … ( part deux )

On July 12, 2008 · 2 Comments
Inspiration
As I keep on purchasing pieces that will help me to transition into the fall season ... I continue to be inspired by the looks found on the Fall 2008 runways. After seeing Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2008 show, I fell in love with the blazer - vest combination that reminded me of traditional men's tuxedos. Although very hesitant to tryout the duo myself ... I went ahead and did. I decided on pairing the vest with my current obsession( trousers) and a structured velvet blazer such as those seen on the runways of Emporio and Giorgio Armani as well as Zac Posen.
I love the details - structured shoulders, ruffle at the bottom, and the chunky buttons - that give it a feminine feel.
- Marciano Velvet Blazer in Black - Guess Vest in Black - French Connection Linen Trousers - Swarovski Love Charms Bracellet - Enzo Angiolini Black Leather Gladiator
The vest has a really cute slit on the back.