Showing posts with label floral dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label floral dress. Show all posts
This post is sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle
Growing up in Venezuela, we didn’t really celebrate thanksgiving. When I moved to the U.S, it was instantly a Holiday that I liked celebrating because it reminds us to stay thankful, to revisit the year, and remember the good while spending it with family and loved ones.
I married a Puertorican, and they do celebrate Thanksgiving…their own way. The dishes are a bit different, but oh-so yummy. So I’ve learned that I have to be prepared for the most delicious eating. That’s why this dress from Topshop I got at Nordstrom was perfect for the occasion; it is roomy but it is still very cute; family appropriate but young and fun; and easy to layer if you live in colder weather.
Walking by Nordstrom, I had to get this green velvet handbag (similar here) with the chunky chain- it brings the greens in the floral dress and it is also perfect for the Holidays.
Last touches? The HONEY earrings and the fisherman hat. I think they really bring the whole look together
You all know that I love matching with my little boy, even if we are in the same color palette. He was also very comfortable in his corduroy pants and grey sweater by Tucker + Tate, also from Nordstrom.
Also, did you already get your Holiday shopping done? I still have to buy everyone’s Christmas gifts. Nordstrom has their own curated gift guide section with categories like “Gifts Under $100” or “Gifts For Him”. Here are a few of my ideas for what to get:
FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES
FOR YOUR BEAUTY OBSESSED FRIEND-COUSIN
FOR YOUR BEAUTY OBSESSED FRIEND-COUSIN
FOR A GUY IN YOUR LIFE
Nordstrom is having their Cyber Sale happening now! Make sure to check it out here to get up to 50% off.
If you’re still in need of more Holiday outfit ideas for every occasion, visit my brand new Nordstrom Looks page by clicking here.
Sponsored by Stitch Fix
Fashion was this blog’s first love and I will always enjoy having fun with my style and different trends. But I got to be honest, shopping has gotten a bit harder with my little one.
And this is where Stitch Fix comes to the rescue!
Stitch Fix is a personalized styling service where you fill an extensive style profile when signing up; and an expert stylist will hand-select 5 items JUST for you- based on your body type, preferred fit, budget, lifestyle, etc.
When your items arrive; you get to try everything on at the comfort of your house, keep what you love, and send back the rest in a free pre-paid envelope.
There is a $20 fee to have your curated Fix- but it applies towards anything you keep. The best part is that it isn’t a subscription service; you can receive your Fix whenever you want (every month, or if a special vacation is coming up!).
My experience:
A few years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to San Francisco and visit Stitch Fix HQ. The experience was absolutely amazing, seeing how everything works.
Fast forward a few years, and this styling service feels like a lifesaver when I need new pieces to refresh up my wardrobe. I know I know, I’m a fashion blogger and I love shopping for new trends- but just like a Chef goes to other restaurants- it’s nice to not have to worry and trust another expert opinion…and WOW, she nailed my fix.
I received 5 pieces: a Rebecca Minkoff floral dress (the one I’m wearing), these Sam Edelman pink sandals, white shorts, an off-the-shoulder floral top, and a red striped tee. It also came with styling little sheet showing 2 ways to wear each item. Everything fit just like I like, highlighting what I love! It’s super cool that they have petite, plus size, and maternity sizes in thousands of brands.
I have a feeling I’ll be wearing this dress A LOT. It shows off my curves and it’s such a fun print!
Would you try Stitch Fix?
These photos will always have a special place in my heart because this was the day I went into labor- this was the last day of just us, and the beginning of so much.
I'll share my whole birth story soon, but let's start with the day leading to it. My day began going to my midwife, who said everything was on track but it could still take a few weeks. Hearing this made me go into work-overdrive. I went shopping for some shoots, I started redecorating the bathroom, I even got a 1000piece puzzle to entertain myself while waiting for baby. Later in the afternoon, we got ready for a little date in our matching Rockport shoes from Zappos. We headed to South Beach, got some green juice (all I've been craving during pregnancy), and just walked around (maybe it was all the walking that did the trick!).
At 39+ weeks pregnant, I had already given up on heels and I felt I needed some dressier flats for my everyday. I headed to Zappos for fast and free shipping- they arrived in no time! I got these Rockport nude flats , that were the perfect mix of comfort and absolutely cute (plus they go with everything!). Since Gabe is such of a shoe-lover, he got these Rockport tan leather sneakers with a tailored vibe, so him! Not going to lie, we don't like fully matching- but we definitely like dressing within a theme haha. We both went for a tropical vibe that's oh-so-Miami.
Stay tuned for the birth story! And thank you so much for all the love!!
Gabe is wearing Rockport Colle Tie in Tan via Zappos
COUPLE PHOTOS BY ALEJANDRO VELIZ- LEGENDARY ALEX
This post is sponsored by Zappos & Timberland – all opinions are my own.
Every time we go to my midwife, he says good-bye by saying something along the lines of "ENJOY, GO OUT, take advantage of every little moment of YOU TWO because everything is going to change once baby is here".
We cannot be any more excited to take baby to all of our little adventures, travel with him, take him everywhere; but of course, after 12 years of being just US (and Chiki), we are taking the doctor's advice and we are just enjoying every moment as much as we can.
I'm already 37 weeks pregnant; this means that no matter where we go, being comfy is a priority. Reason why I was very excited to partner with Zappos & Timberland. I instantly new that these lightweight and fashionable FlyRoam Go sneakers were the right pair for me- PLUS I got Gabe the matching pair because I knew he would wear them non-stop (and I was correct!). Zappos has been one of my go-tos for so long (especially for shoe shopping) because of their fast and free shipping, a great range of styles, and their incredible customer service.
I already told you ALL ABOUT MY BABY shower (Don't forget to check it out HERE). However, like I mentioned, there was a lot planning behind it. At least two trips to the Dollar Tree, two to Target, one to Walmart, Home Depot, the flower shop, etc.
This meant lots of walking, and for a pregnant lady, that means the comfiest shoes possible. Let's break it down piece by piece!
Ya les conté todo sobre mi Baby Shower (pasen por acá si no lo han visto). Pero como les mencioné, hubo mucho corazón planeando todo. También muchos viajes a tiendas como la Dollar Store, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, floristerÃas, etc.
Esto significaba looks cómodos pero ustedes me conocen, me canso de los leggings rápidamente. Les cuento pieza por pieza:
The dress is from Alice + Olivia; so easy to dress up and to dress down. You cannot go wrong with a denim jacket to dress down a floral dress. I got it during the store preview in a size bigger so I could wear it while the belly grew. I think I doesn't fit anymore but I can't wait to wear it after baby.
This denim jacket has been with me even before the blog. It used to be a dark denim wash but Gabe helped me bleached it. In my opinion, the lighter was is a bit more timeless! I think it's time for a Remix with it!! There are probably so many looks with it and since 2011. Would you still like to see it?
The light pink bag is from Rebecca Minkoff but I designed it. This was one of my OMG-I can't-Believe-It campaigns. I got to design a bag inspired by Miami. I'm definitely proud of the thing I've got to do.
TARGET white sneakers
FOREVER 21 denim jacket
FOREVER 21 pink tint eyeglasses
COACH burgundy watch
OK, so I need to stop procrastinating and start posting photos because I already feel this was ages ago. We took these photos last month and I already feel my belly is twice the size (6.5 months vs 7.5 months NOW!).
I wore this to a few events in February. The first one was to a Victoria's Secret lunch celebrating the launch of their new perfume part of the Bombshell line. If you follow me on IG, you probably saw the stunning set-up and we all got beautiful denim jackets that said "HELLO BOMBSHELL" in the back. You all know I'm a sucker for denim jackets.
I was the first one there and basically the last-one to leave. I loved seeing all my blogger friends, especially in such a cute environment with delicious food.
Then I headed to my first baby event with Baby Dove. It was really interesting to hear from a pediatrician and start learning as much as I could.
This outfit was comfortable to wear all day, but still cute and put-together...plus perfect for SPRING!!!
Hope you have an amazing week ! XOXO
I'm reading this book called BIG MAGIC- well, I have been reading it slowly since forever. Don't judge me. It's just that every little story gives me so much to think about that I like to take my time. I
recently read about "ORIGINALITY VS AUTHENTICITY" and I wanted to share it with you gals.
When I was asked about the "key to success" when becoming a blogger, I would always talk about originality- finding what would make you unique or that gap of "what has never been seen before".
And I was wrong, it isn't originality what makes you unique is AUTHENTICITY. Whatever you chose to do in life probably has been done before (and by far more experienced, talented, and overall "better" people), but nobody has ever done it like YOU.
So if you ever doubt yourself because there is someone already out there doing it, remember that if it comes from your heart, without trying to imitate anybody or fake originality, it will work. I promise! or at least you will enjoy every second of it!
Today, in honor of Earth Day, I'm very excited to be wearing one of the dresses from the latest H&M Conscious Collection- made from sustainable materials! All companies should be heading in that direction and make sure that the entire garment life cycle is hurting the Earth as little as possible.
This H&M collection just launched on April 20th; and all of the pieces are absolutely gorgeous! This year, they introduced a new BIONIC yarn that is made with plastic recovered from shorelines, waterways, and coastal communities- protecting the oceans from plastic pollutions.
This dress is made from organic silk- which comes from silk worms living in organic mulberry trees (no pesticides, insecticides, GMOs or harsh chemicals are used in the cultivation process!).
Hopefully more brands will join this conscious movement! Let's make it happen!
Happy Earth Day!
Hoy, en honor al DÃa de la Tierra, estoy muy emocionada de estar usando un vestido de la última colección "ecólogica" de H&M llamada Conscious Collections. De verdad que por el bien de nuestro único hogar, la tierra, más compañÃas se unan a este movimiento y se aseguren de utilizar materiales orgánicos y reciclados.
Esta colección salió al mercado hace un par de dÃas y todas las piezas son espectaculares. Cada año van agregando nuevos materiales y este año desuno que llaman "BIONIC" hecho de plástico recogido de las costas de Hainan, China- ¡asà protegemos al mar de más contaminación!
Este vestido está hecho de seda orgánica, sin pesticidas, insecticidas o quÃmicos. ¡No les parece una belleza!
Como consumidores, también debemos pedirles a nuestras marcas favoritas que se unan a estos movimientos.
¡Feliz DÃa!!
I'm so excited to be collaborating as a key style icon with Zappos for several weeks.
Zappos has become one of my favorite sites to find absolutely everything I need...from the cutest fall booties to my fave designer bags and everything in between.
By the end of the month, I'm going with Zappos to Las Vegas for Life Is Beautiful Festival so I ordered some festival-focused items: hello perfect nude Dolce Vita booties, and that burgundy bag! I was saving them for the festival but the shipping was so fast and the items were so cute I had to wear them as soon as I opened the box....but I already have some ideas to revamp this dress and wear it again in Las Vegas.
You all know I love dressing bohemian (it's one of my fashion alter egos), so as soon as I hear festival my style goes into boho chic mode.
Here are my fashion essentials for festivals:
- Flowy dresses with earthy colors.
- Wide Brim Hats
- Round sunglasses
- Fringe in at least one item.
- Comfortable booties where you can dance all day.
What are your essentials for festivals? XOXO
Estoy super emocionada de contarles que voy a estar colaborando con Zappos con una "style icon" por varias semanas.
De la nada Zappos se ha convertido en mis páginas favoritas porque siento que lo puedo encontrar TODO en una página: zapatos, carteras, accesorios, todas las marcas, distintos presupuestos.
A finales de este mes voy a estar en Las Vegas junto a Zappos para ir a un festival que se llama Life Is Beautiful...asà que mi mente entró en modo bohemio y ordené varias piezas que gritan festival (¡Hola hola flecos y botines de Dolce Vita!). Les confieso que lo pedà para usarlo en el festival pero el shipping es tan rápido que no me aguanté y los tuve que usar antes de tiempo. Pero ya tengo varias ideas para darle otro toque a este vestido y reusarlo sin que se den cuenta en las Vegas.
Algunos de mis esenciales para festivales:
- Vestidos vaporosos en colores neutrales.
- Sombreros de ala ancha.
- Lentes de sol redondos.
- Flecos en alguna pieza.
- Botines cómodos con los que pueda bailar todo el dÃa.
¿Cuáles son tus esenciales para festivales? ABRAZOS!
Today I'm trying to keep it extra short (as I've mentioned, I don't like prescheduling the post...and instead I like writing "live"). Today our plans definitely change (it's Gabe's bday) since we got food poisoning!
Last night we had dinner with my dad, who was in town,in a cute restaurant in Midtown- we have been to this place many times. Gabe and I ended up ordering the same plate- fish and veggies- and we both were OUT the whole day. I feel a little better , as long as I don't move a lot. We have been watching Netflix the whole day with our coconut water on the side to star hydrated.
If you want to wish him a happy bday, head over the @Gabe_media!!
I wore this the first afternoon/night in Palm Springs. We had dinner with the Target team and it was all about getting to know everyone. I just added a jacket at night since it was a little chilly.
As you can see, the hotel was a dream! Big hugs from us!
Hoy les escribo cortito porque como saben me gusta escribir "en vivo" (dÃa a dÃa en vez de dejar los artÃculos automáticos). Hoy es el cumple de Gabo...y los planes eran disfrutar con el...pero nos enfermamos.
Ayer salimos a comer con mi papá a un restaurante en Midtown, y tanto Gabo como yo pedimos el mismo plato y nos dio una mega intoxicación. TenÃa más de una década sin enfermarme asÃ. Ya nos sentimos mejor, pero seguimos arropados viendo pelÃculas en Netflix con agua de coco para mantenernos hidratados.
Si quieren pasar a felicitar a Gabo, pueden hacerlo en @Gabe_Media en IG o en Snapchat.
Este look fue durante Palm Springs, en la primera noche donde comimos con el equipo de Target. Esto lo usé en la tarde per como en la noche se puso un poco frÃo, solo agregué mi chaqueta de cuero.
¡El hotel era de sueño!¡Feliz dÃa! Les mandamos un abrazo grandÃsimo!
I love mixing edgy and girly elements... reason why adding a leather vest to this Coach floral dress was a no-brainer. Since that day was a little bit chill, I added the over-the-knee boots. I've done this combo many many times..and it's still one of my favorites. Without the leather vest, I think this look is too girly for me.
Also, the dress was long on my petite figure, reason why I added a belt on the waist to make it shorter and more flattering.
I also re-wore this in Los Angeles the day I had to speak on my panel. You can see the full recap on my trip to We All Grow, HERE!
Hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
A mi me encanta mezclar elementos edgy con femeninos...por eso agregarle un chaleco de cuero a este vestido femenino de flores me pareció divertido. Ya que ese dÃa hacÃa un poco de frÃo, use botas altas. Este combo probablemente lo han visto muchas pero muchas veces en el blog...y sigue siendo uno de mis favoritos. Sin el chaleco de cuero, siento que serÃa un look demasiado femenino para MI.
También les cuento que este vestido era un poco largo para mi estatura; por eso hice mi truco favorito...agregar un cinturón y doblarlo un poco para hacerlo más corto y marcar mi cintura.
Este look lo volvà a utilizar en Los Angeles el dÃa que me tocó hablar en mi charla. Pueden ver todo sobre ese viaje a la conferencia de We All Grow, haciendo click por acá.
¡Gracias por visitar el blog! XOXO
So here comes the phrase everyone is saying right now... this year FLEW by! But I'm so ready and excited for 2016.
I always say that the best way to start the New Year is by pampering us and dressing a little more. Dare to wear a trend you love but you don't think it works for you, a hairstyle that you have never tried, a bold lipstick...do it!! I rarely wear my hair in a low ponytail...so why not try it (and you can see the easy tutorial HERE). But this outfit is all about the dress...it really is a showstopper (it is from Beginning Boutique). It's perfect for a party but I also imagine it on a garden wedding in the middle of Spring! What do you think?
Tomorrow I'll be sharing my recap from 2015...it really was an amazing year and I couldn't be more grateful! In case you are super busy with New Year celebration planning...I want to wish you the happiest 2016 ever! XOXO
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¡No puedo creer que el 2016 está a la vuelta de la esquina!!
Que mejor manera de empezar el año nuevo que consintiéndonos y arreglándonos un poquito más. Atrévete a usar una tendencia que generalmente no usarÃas...un peinado que te encanta pero nunca te lo has hecho, un labial llamativo. Yo casi nunca llevo el cabello recogido...por eso quise hacer este mini tutorial que publiqué ayer (puedes verlo haciendo click por acá). Y este vestido con flores como metálicas me pareció perfecto para una fiesta...lo veo mucho en una boda primaveral de jardÃn... ¿qué dicen ustedes?
Mañana voy a publicar un resúmen de mi 2015...fue un año increÃble lleno de bendiciones y creo que vale la pena resumirlo. ¡Les mando muchos besos y abrazos! Y si andan muy ocupados, y no llegan a ver mi post mañana... quiero desearles un ¡FELIZ FELIZ FELIZ año nuevo! Los quiero mucho!
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