Look of the Day: Leather + Lace

A little bit late in the day to be posting a look of the day that seemed like a good Valentine’s theme, but better late than never, right? I know,I know, no red, pink or hearts in this outfit, but leather and lace are a romantic yet sexy combination that goes right along with what this holiday is all about. Perfect outfit for a special date night!
I hope you guys are having a fantastic Valentine’s day, and let this celebration of love carry all throughout the year! XOXO

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Photos by Norma Ibarra - LaPir0
Leather skirt: bebe - Lace shirt: NY&Co.
 Pumps: Aldo - Nude clutch: The Limited
Necklace: from Macy's - Sunnies: H&M

Look of the Day: True Colors

Well, I figured before continuing on the topic of my weight and body image, I would do a proper Look of the Day post about this outfit. Plus, I hadn’t showed you all the pictures of it, which you might notice look way better than my usual amateur photos, and I have Norma Ibarra aka Lapir0 to thank for that.
Norma is a friend of mine and we go waaay back. We actually met in pre-school if you can believe it. After kindergarden, we lost contact and didn’t see each other for 20 years. Then, thru the wonders of Facebook we reconnected, and have become really close friends. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see each other very often because she lives in Canada.
Of course, when I saw her for a day back in early January, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to have a photoshoot with her because she has become quite the photographer in recent years. She is also a blogger so if you want to check out her awesome photography work, as well as to find out about her travel adventures and passion for mountain biking, go straight to lapir0.com. I promise you will love her… It is hard not to with her endless energy and enthusiasm for life and everything she does.
Now, about the outfit, black & white is not only a classic combination, but at the moment it’s a big trend too. Also, neon will also continue to be a huge trend this season, which I’m ecstatic about because I am so not done with all these fun colors.
Finally, let’s talk about stripes (another trend du jour), not only are they super fun but if worked right they can also be super flattering. This dress is a perfect example of it, the stripes are masterfully arrange to highlight and slim all the right spots. As you probably already know, vertical and diagonal stripes are slimming, while horizontal can add volume, so use them wisely.
So, what do you think about all these current trends? Will you be rocking any of them this season? Please share!
Have a fantastic week you guys!

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Photos by Norma Ibarra - Lapir0
 Dress: H&M - Bag: H&M - Necklace: H&M
 Neon yellow necklaces used as bracelets: H&M
 Shoes: Jessica Simpson - Pink watch- Casio (borrowed)

Pues pensé que antes de continuar con el tema de mi peso y auto imagen, haría un Look del Día oficial con este outfit. En parte porque no les mostré todas las fotos de este look, las cuales tal vez noten están mucho mejor que mis usuales fotos amateur, y tengo que agradecerle a Norma Ibarra alias Lapir0 por eso.
Norma es una amiga mía de hace años. De hecho, nos conocimos en maternal si lo pueden creer. Después del kinder nos perdimos la pista y no nos vimos por 20 años. Pero gracias a las maravillas de Facebook nos reconectamos y nos hemos vuelto íntimas desde entonces. Desafortunadamente no nos vemos muy seguido porque ella vive en Canada.
Así que cuando la ví por sólo un día a principios de enero, no podía desaprovechar la oportunidad para tener una sesión de fotos con ella porque se ha vuelto todo una fotógrafa en años recientes. Ella también es blogger y si quieren checar su maravilloso trabajo de fotografía, además de sus aventuras de viajera y apasionada de la bicicleta de montaña, vayan directo a lapir0.com. Les prometo que la van a amar… Y como no hacerlo con su interminable energía y entusiasmo por la vida y todo lo que hace.
Ahora, respecto al outfit, el blanco y negro no sólo es una combinación clásica sino que por el momento también es una gran tendencia. El neón es otra tendencia que continuará fuerte esta temporada, y afortunadamente para mí porque sigo obsesionada con estos divertidos colores.
Por último, hablemos de las rayas (otra tendencia del momento), no sólo son super divertidas sino que además usadas correctamente pueden ser super favorecedoras. Este vestido es un ejemplo perfecto de ello, acentúa y disimula todos los puntos indicados. Como probablemente ya saben, las líneas verticales y diagonales adelgazan, mientras que las horizontales añaden volumen, así que úsenlas sabiamente.
Qué les parecen estas tendencias de moda del momento? Piensan lucir alguna de ellas esta temporada? Cúentenme porfa!
Espero que tengan una semana fantástica chic@s!

SAG Awards 2013

I don’t know about you but I was rather unimpressed with the SAG Awards red carpet last night. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of pretty dresses around but when it comes to a big award show like that, I expect more than pretty dresses, I expect to be wowed.
Anyway, despite the lack of wow factor for me, I do have my top 5 of pretty dresses ready for you, and here they are:

#5

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I appreciate Julie Bowen switching it up a bit, and going for the not-so-usual leather gown in this Johanna Johnson number, of which I also like the shoulders detail.

#4

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I am a big fan of Elie Saab’s designs, and this one on Nina Dobrev is quite pretty. I love the color and the fact that it has sleeves, but definitely what makes this dress is the oh-so-trendy sheer paneling.

#3

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I really enjoyed watching Anne Hathaway’s Giambattista Valli Haute Couture design on TV during the actual award show, but I was disappointed to see that this dress didn’t translate very well in pictures. So, I decided to add a picture of it from the actual runway show so you can appreciate it better. I know it’s a little out there with all the sheer fabric, beading and big puffy skirt, which might not make it a favorite for many, but I think the designer did a good job of somehow making it all work.

#2

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And speaking of lady in red (in reference to this post), Jessica Chastain perfectly proves my point that a little red dress and classic accessories make for a timeless look that will never ever go out of style. She also proves that redheads can kick the old myth of having to avoid red clothing to the curb, and embrace how fabulous they can look in this hue. However, it was ultimately the old Hollywood glamour and sexiness of this Alexander McQueen creation that got it a spot on my list.

#1

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And here you have it, my absolute favorite of the night! And I’m as surprised as you are that my number one spot didn’t belong to any of Hollywood’s favorite fashionistas, but Jane Krakowski (and her stylist!) did a superb job picking this Kaufmanfranco design. I love the unexpected sequined color, the deep V neckline, the detail at the waist, and how it was accesorized to perfection. From head to toe, she looks beyond beautiful, she looks simply delectable (peach-orange sherbet anyone?).

Photos from instyle.com and style.com
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