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I absolutely love wearing boots…but let’s say that living in Miami, we (Nico and I) didn’t have the right boots for our winter getaway to North Carolina.
The weather during mid-December in North Carolina can be a little unpredictable- we weren’t sure if we were going to get snow BUT we knew there were a few waterfalls around the area and we were excited to go see them.
So I headed to DSW, our family go-to for all things shoes and THE boot destination with all the styles you might need for any occasion. I had two pairs in mind: rain boots and snow boots.
RAIN BOOTS
In our bucket-list, we had many waterfalls to visit around the area so I knew it was a must for Nico and me to get rain boots. And I honestly have been eyeing these Hunter boots for a while, especially for those crazy storms in Miami (we have them more than frequently).
But I am IN LOVE with Nico’s boots, they are super easy to put on and off (and as he is getting more independent, he loves that). He was very excited when he saw the space print and EVEN more excited when he realized they light up. They also comes in a super cute dinosaur print.
SNOW BOOTS
We really wanted to see snow BUT we weren’t as lucky. However, another thing in our bucket list was to go tubbing in a close-by area, so we got to wear our snow boots even if just for a little bit.
Mine are SOREL and I know they are a classic and will last me many seasons to come.
Nico’s are Columbia and he has been wearing them a lot, especially during the colder days of our getaway.
I ordered our boots online and picked the curbside option, but the store layouts have also been redesigned to support social distancing. You can also sign up to be a DSW VIP and get free shipping on any order! You can also get $10 OFF Express Shipping using the code ISHIPIT (from December 15th to December 18th) to get any last-minute Holiday shopping on time!
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This post is sponsored by ShopStyle and maurices . All opinions are my own.
I’ve been super excited about the Holiday Season. I started decorating on November 1st, playing Holiday music, and planning my gifts to my loved ones.
This season is also a great time to update your wardrobe for winter. My advice is to go for pieces that you can wear now, this Holiday, but that will also work the rest of the Winter and Spring.
Start with a pair of jeans that make you feel SO good. I got these jeans from maurices and I’m absolutely loving the fit and the way they hug my curves. They are also really easy to dress up or down, to layer-up, and wear all year round.
I want to show you 3 easy ways to style them so you can get inspired:
LOOK 1 : COMFY and CUTE
I wanted to pair the jeans with this sweater from maurices. I really like the light pink color. It’s super cozy for Winter but it looks cute with a floral skirt for -still cold- Spring days!
I finished look #1 with some comfortable but fashionable black boots and some gold hoop earrings! This is such an easy, every day combo!
LOOK 2: HOLIDAY READY
Again, my advice is to get pieces you can wear after the Holidays. This sweater is red and cream, BUT you can wear it in February (Valentine’s outfit idea!). I added the black jacket that it’s such a must in cold weather and I paired it with some over the knee boots!. Last touch: this cute faux fur pom hat!
LOOK 3: WINTER
This white plaid jacket makes a statement but it is such a staple piece you can wear year after year. I paired it with some cozy pullover sweater, and some cognac tall boots!
Which look is your favorite?
Check out the maurices Jeans Shop. They have a great variety of styles (jeggings, bootcut, skinny, boyfriend, etc) in all washes, and an amazing variety of sizes (plus size and regular with a variety of inseams for the petite ladiesss!).
If there is one place to really admire New York's beautiful skyline is from the Brooklyn Bridge. It's a must stop for any tourist- we were there a year before during the summer time and also in 2013.
XOXO
Si hay un lugar de donde se puede aprovechar espectacularmente la belleza de NYC, es desde el puente de Brooklyn. No es la primera vez que hemos estado allÃ. las invito pasar a ver mis posts pasados: el del año pasado durante el verano y también el del 2013
BESOS!
And Chicago said Good-Bye to us with a gorgeous snow fall. This was just right before heading to the airport, but we had to stop (right in front of the hotel) and take pictures. I didn't see snow until I was 15...and every time I see it, it's just so magical.
The only downside to these pictures was that, since we were about to leave, I wasn't wearing any thermal underwear or tons of layers. I don't think you can tell how cold I was from these pics haha.
Hope you like them! XOXO
Les cuento que como fue antes de salir del aeropuerto, solo tenÃa estas capas (nada de forro polar ni 3 suéteres debajo). Creo que disimulé muy bien el frÃo que tenÃa jaja.
¡Espero que disfruten las fotos! ¡ABRAZOS!
It wasn't the first time I've been in Chicago. I went twice in 2011- one for a marathon with Nike and then for a hispanic conference called Latism. Check out those posts, I look like a baby (and let's not even talk about what I was wearing). However, this time I went with Gabe and we love exploring the city.
We really loved it, it looked so beautiful with snow everywhere...and the lake was frozen!
We got there on Monday, we checked in, showered, and headed straight to have lunch. A couple of people recommended Giordanos where they are known for their Chicago-style pizzas. Honestly it was a good and bad decision. It was delicious but it was so big!! We didn't expect it! After that we headed to the Skydeck to see the city from the #103. I was going to add those pics on this post but they need their own posts (so stay tuned for that tomorrow).
About what I'm wearing, I realized I don't really own a lot of winter clothes (hey, I live in Miami, why would I). Everything I took to this 4 day trip was the same I wore in NYFW last year. The coat is from Desigual but it is obviously sold out (I linked to similar options below). I also realized that even though I love small bags, they are not for the winter. So this Coach swagger bag was perfect for this trip, that way I can add the gloves and everything inside (tell me I'm not the only one who does this!).
Have amazing weekend!
Aparentemente este invierno se tomó su tiempo en llegar. Si todavÃa estas buscando el abrigo perfecto, aquà te dejo 5 tendencias para esta temporada. Para cada tendencia les dejo 10 opciones de diferentes presupuestos (¡hay uno para todas!).
1. MAD FOR PLAID
2. DUSTER COATS
3. LEOPARD IS TIMELESS
4. VIBRANT COLORED COATS
5. FURRY COATS (faux, please!)
What's your favorite coat trend?
¿Qué tendencia en abrigos es tu favorita?
At first, I wasn't sure about coming to New York Fashion Week …mainly because of the weather. This Caribbean girl is not used to freezing temperatures. However, I got the fun opportunity to work with Sperry and Chictopia during this fashionable week. They invited me to attend Rubin and Chapel's show at the Standard Hotel….the view was breathtaking (plus the models were against the view…creating the perfect backdrop). The place was packing with photographers and celebrities (even the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, Morgan Steward, was one of the models). When the models were getting ready, they were hanging out in Sperry shoes- I joined them by wearing a the gold metallic pair, it has a modern twist on the classic boat shoe. It was also so much fun seen Sperry shoes on the runway; they really gave the looks some everyday comfort and versatility.
As far as the outfit for the show, I wore my new favorite black ankle booties from Sperry you girls are going to see them so often on the blog. They have a quilted and suede detail on the back of the shoe and they are leather on the front …PLUS they are extremely comfy! I was dying to wear this plaid coat so I just paired it with some gray jea
ns and a black scarf!
Hope you like the pictures below! Check out more on #SperryNYFW!
Para mi look…primero que nada, escogà estas botitas negras de Sperry- que de una me disculpo porque van a salir a cada rato en el blog. Tienen un detalle estilo "alcohado"en gamuza en la parte de atrás y cuero por delante….aparte son comodÃsimos. Con este frÃo estaba muy emocionada de usar esta chaqueta de tartán roja combinada con unos jeans grises y una bufanda negra.
Espero que disfruten las fotitos de la pasarela! Pueden ver más en #SperryNYFW ¡BESOS!
Sperry ambrose bootie
SHOPPIIN plaid coat
FOREVER 21 black scarf
JOES JEANS gray jeans
RAY BAN sunglasses
MARC JACOBS handbag
URBAN OUTFITTERS gray gloves
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