Mr. Cunningham could not have said it any better. Fashion to me is not just some way for people to see how

much money I have and what brands I wear, but to see my personality. The reason we love fashion so much 

is because it gives us an escape in a way. It's something we can always control and alter. One day we want 

to be grunge the next day we may want to wear pink. That's the point of fashion to express yourself. It let's

you tell the world how you feel without saying a word.

image source: zanita x nordstrom

Luxe for Less: Leather x Florals

Adrienne Bailon looked ah-mazing in this floral tube dress from Zara. The Topshop collarless leather

jacket is also cute but I thought the Dorothy Perkins biker jacket was way more cool plus hello it

cost way less. And just how tough are those lace up heels from ASOS.

Zara Printed Tube Dress // Topshop Collarless Biker Jacket (Original) 

 Dorothy Perkins Leather Quilted Biker Jacket (Cool & Affordable)  // ASOS Hove Heeled Sandals //

Forever 21 Faux Leather Satchel // Maybeline Color Sensational in Pink Pop

source: fashionbombdaily

Lunch Break Craving: Chunky Heels

If I were brave enough to walk in these in a crowded New York City I so would.

Jeffrey Campbell Syrus Heel

Isabel Marant for H&M Leaked Oops! but Yay for us!

Here it is ladies and gents, Isabel Marant for H&M. November 14th can't seem to get any closer, ugh!

But we can relax and start pinning our favorites of the collection to our Pinterest shopping list boards

because the collection was leaked today. We're all going to be looking like a bunch of chic parisienne

girls who have the I just woke up and threw this on but still look fabulous look down pat 

for Thanksgiving.

source: vogue.co.uk

Gowns, Gowns, Gowns !

Just some of my favorite looks from the 2013 Emmy Awards Red Carpet. As you can see I don't have

one particular style. Sometimes I like sweet pastel pretty gowns and other times I love edgy sheer lace

gowns. Funny, now looking at these looks none are alike at all. And I know the Honor dress, Zosia 

Mamet, from Girls is a little weird with black bra cup looking thing but I like it for some reason. It 

mixes both my love of sweet and edginess together.

source: nymag/thecut

Weekend Partner in Crime: Meet Kobe

 I'd like you all to meet my dog Kobe ! Yes, I was obsessed with Kobe Bryant from the LA Lakers

when I named him. He's a sweetheart and a little terror all in one, which is probably why my 

boyfriend can't stand him sometimes but I love him nonetheless. Just look at that face !

 Wearing:

BCBG Leopard Tee (old) - Splurge or Save 

Levi's 524 Skinny Jeans - I love the fit of these jeans

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Black Mini Satchel - (Try eBay)

Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Cool Grey' Sneakers

(lil' history about me I use to love sneakers so so much, now I reserve them for the weekend)

Michael Kors Madison Clear Watch

These were weekend pictures taken with my iPhone hence the quality of the pictures. I 

didn't feel like drag my DSLR with me and Kobe plus it didn't fit in my cute little bag.

NYFW Spring 2014 Reviews - Part Two

 According to the Sachin + Babi collection moto jackets and crop tops are still going strong into next

Spring and Summer.

 Peter Som is not one to be afraid of using prints which is why I usually love his collections. Love that

he mixed the prints with clean lines.

 I don't know why but Tommy Hilfiger's collection just makes me want to learn how to surf, maybe 

its all the neoprene fabrics.

 And Tory Burch's collection just makes me want to grab a basket and go to the nearest park and 

have a picnic.

 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty is all that's in my head when I see Zimmerman's collection. It's like 60's barbie

got teleported to the twenty-first century.

 All about structure and the wrap skirt at Narciso Rodriguez.

 Lace, floral and curves with modernized gladiator sandals at Tracy Reese.

 No explanation needed for Oscar de la Renta he does ladies who lunch to perfection.

 Femme fatale with an explosion of colors and florals.

The Whit collection is like the perfect vacation wardrobe if you're going anywhere warm and sunny.

September is Fashion Month, Just Sayin'

 I'm so excited to be one of the fashion bloggers featured in this week's IFB Weekly
 Roundup. For those of you who don't know about Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB),
 this website is like the fashion bloggers bible. You can find all types of tips on
 blogging ranging from HTML formatting all the way up making money off blogging. You
 can also find the latest fashion and business related news as well as advertise on
 this site. IFB is my home page on my laptop and work desktop because they keep me
 motivated and excited about blogging. Anyways, so yeah my post 'Cute Kids Take Over
 The NYFW Front Row' got selected and I'm so thankful. Thanks IFB : )

 
Falling for Fall

Fashion Week, September Issues, Back to School (or just back to work) Shopping...
Nothing is hotter than September for fashion. Even though fashion week's clothes
don't hit the stores until next year, seeing the trends on both the runways and
on the fashion elite gives us inspiration for what to wear now. Luckily we have
amazing links to the fall finds we'll be falling for.

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

Beauty Tidbits: 7 Easy Ways to Fix Sun Damaged Skin & Hair    

Breakfast at Cindi's: Cute Kids Take Over The NYFW Front Row

Confessions of a Style Cookie: London Fashion Week : Mulberry VS Topshop Unique 

Corals and Cognacs: Target Does It Again: 8 Affordable Faux-Leather Finds   

Hey Mischka: A Q&A With NYC's Freshest E-Boutique    

Highland Fashionista: Shop Like A Teenager   

Hot Beauty Health: Fall Fashion Survival Guide  

Inspirations and Celebrations: Fall Fashion Trend Dark Florals

Kiri Yanchenko: We Heart Burberry    

Le Style Connoisseur: The September Issues   

Mules and Manolos: Testing the Best Sites to Consign or Sell Clothes   

Nothing to Wear Novello: The Big Hair Cut: Why Women Fear Cutting Their Hair  

Runway to Style: An Approach to Minimal Femininity at Spring 2014 Shows    

See Lark: Phillip Lim for Target: The Aftermath  

Stilettos and Tequilla: 23 Quotes By Stephen King To Help You Become A Better Writer   

Style Through Her Eyes; 3 Ways To Be A Better Customer    

Style With Friends: Bow Bun Hair Tutorial    

Stylish Butterfly: Tips for picking tops that are trend-proof    

The Curvy Elle: Pop-Up Shop Observations    

The Lifestyle Project: An Ode to Quitting

SPONSOR: Eastdane United Nude, Prism Bags, M Nii, Levi's Vintage, Evleo, JW Hulme,
Gareth Pugh, Diemme, IIIbeca, Stone Island, & Men's Brands

Damask Print & Silver Toes

 Its getting gray and windy outside and I'm loving it because I get to wear my layers soon and 

drink unlimited amounts of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes all Fall long. One of my favorite 

layering pieces this Fall is this double layer asymmetrical sweater from FrontRowShop.com. 

This site has great clothing and accessories that are currently on trend. Hence the name Front 

Row Shop because they recreate a lot of the trends you see at the latest fashion shows. And did 

I mention they have affordable items, most of the items are under $100 and a lot are under $50, 

hello budget !

 Wearing:

C/O FrontRowShop Black and White Double Layers Sweater

Forever 21 Damask Skinny Jeans (Olive & Light Blue)

Rainbow Silver Toe Combat Boots (Similar)

 (yup, you read it correctly I said Rainbow I have no shame they were only $20 bucks last Fall)

Jeffrey Campbell 'Splurge' Metal Toe Combat Boots Version

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic 'Q' Satchel

Michael Kors Madison Clear Watch

Yesterday I attended the ENK Coterie Clothing and Accessories show at the Jacob K. Javits

Convention Center and it reminded me of how much I love my job. Kind of needed that reminder,

you know how sometimes you start to complain and not appreciate what you have. Lets just say

spending a day with Alicia, my co-worker and dearest friend, from Lattes & Lacee looking at 

gorgeous inspiration brought my spirits up.

Splurge or Save: Lip Prints

Splurge: Markus Lupfer Red Polka Dot Sequin Sweater

Save: Forever 21 Dazzling Sequined Lips Sweatshirt

If you've been reading my blog you know I have a slight obsession with sweatshirts preferably

gray ones. If they are embellished, bejeweled, have sequins or prints I gotta have them. 

Markus Lupfer designs some of the most funky cool looking sweatshirts but for some reason

the Forever 21 sweatshirt is just catching my attention more (or maybe my wallet's attention). 

Luxe for Less: Lovely Like Audrey

1. Topshop Knitted Crew Neck Crop Top // 2. ASOS Midi Skirt in Pink 

3. Emperia Faux Leather Tote Bag // 4. ASOS Hoxton Heeled Sandals 

5. Ray Ban Classic Wayfarers // 6. L'Oreal Color Riche Caress Stick

I fell in love with this look on Jessica Alba on her way to the Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 show last week.
If I could wear one outfit for the rest of my life it would be this one. Its just perfection to me.
It has that mod 1960's vibe but with some 1950's flair because of the skirt. And the crop top and
shoes bring it into twenty-first century. The hair just screams Audrey Hepburn. If Audrey were
alive today she would grace us wearing this outfit but with a pair of ballerina flats. One of my
favorite NYFW looks because of course the lovely Audrey would approve.

NYFW - Adolfo Sanchez Spring/Summer 2014

 Last Tuesday I had pleasure of attending the Adolfo Sanchez Spring/Summer 2014 Collection 

showing. And it was simply beautiful. The garments were both edgy and delicately feminine at 

the same time. I definitely fell in love with a few pieces I would wear myself, that is if I had 

balls and galas to attend. This is one designer I'm going to keep being on the look at for, not

only because I am a fellow Latina and feel proud but the man is truly talented. Dare I say the

next Oscar de la Renta?!

 Wearing: Xhilaration Sleeveless Cut Out Dress 

If you like this dress check out my post Illustrating Fashion/Cut-Out Dresses

Deena & Ozzy Wedge Sandals (Similar) and (Similar)

Louis Vuitton NeverFull MM Bag

Michael Kors Madison Clear Watch

Alex & Ani 'Star of Venus' Bracelet

Nordstrom Faux Leather Sleeve Jacket (Similar)

 That white dress was my absolute favorite.

 With Elizabeth Marte the founder of FashionClimaxx.com (imagine Facebook but for fashion only),

which is now my new online obsession besides Pinterest.

 And the one and only talented Adolfo Sanchez.

The OUTNYC was chic location, loved the atmosphere.

Cute Kids Take Over The NYFW Front Row

 Move over editors, celebrities, fashionistas, and bloggers the kids are here. First it was the

 celebrities taking over the front row, then it was the bloggers now these damn cute kids 

with impeccable fashion sense are kicking us out.

How freaking cute does Harper Beckham look in those Dr.Martens and adorable pink dress?! There is

no need to discuss David Beckham I'm pretty sure we can all agree on one thing. The man is gorgeous.

On to Aila Wang the fashionista of the moment. Alexander Wang's niece is just too cute and having her 

uncle as her stylist just makes her a street style photographer's dream. And how cute is her name, Aila.
This might just be my future daughters name, just sayin'. I apologize for the over use of the word "cute".

source: grazia_live instagram

NYFW - Style Lounge Event

 Monday night was amazing at the Style Lounge Event at The Empire Hotel Rooftop. It was a great 

place to mingle and network with people from all different levels of the fashion industry. There 

were interesting fashion items and accessories showcased by designers Susan Young, Natya Porter,

 Mina D Jewelry, Vespertine, and Ssh-oes.

 Wearing: Forever 21 Trench Jacket (Similar in Navy & Khaki)

Zara Floral Dress (Similar)

Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM (Graduation present wish I had the funds for this)

Brown Combat Boots (Similar)

 My fashion week partners in crime Alicia and Cherina.

 I don't know who these ladies are but they worked the fashion week side walks in those outfits.

Of course the much needed red carpet event picture : )