Meet Mr. and Mrs. Watkins

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Abril

I can now share with you the reason I’ve been absent from the blog for the past few weeks… I was busy planning my wedding!!
A couple weeks ago, we finally got to put the cherry on top of our very own love story, and it’s quite a long story. So I’ll let you know more details as soon as I have more photos, which might not be for a while since my amazing photographer is quite busy this holiday season. However, I leave you with a sneak preview he sent me, presenting for the first time (virtually!) Mr. and Mrs. Watkins!

Photo by Steven Toupin

Ahora puedo compartirles la razón por la que he estado ausente del blog las últimas semanas…estaba ocupada planeando mi boda!! Hace un par de semanas por fin pudimos ponerle la cereza encima a nuestra propia historia de amor, y es una historia muy larga. Así que les contaré más detalles en cuanto tenga más fotos, lo cual no será en un buen rato porque mi maravilloso fotográfo está muy ocupado en estas fechas. Sin embargo, aquí los dejo con una probadita que me acaba de mandar, presentando por primera vez (virtualmente!) al Sr. y Sra. Watkins!

Look of the Day: Sweater Weather

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Abril

I am officially the worst blogger in the world as I still haven’t finished editing my photos of Mexico…and I know you’re probably tired of reading my ~~excuses~~ reasons, but in my defense I have been very busy with a lot of last minute planning. Planning what? Well, for that you’ll just have to wait at least a couple more weeks to find out… but I promise it is goooood, and you’ll totally forgive me for relegating my blogger duties.

Now, not only have I not finished working on my travel photos, but I also haven’t been able to shoot any new Looks of the Day. However, last winter I shot several outfits with my dear Norma, including this, this and this, but for whatever reason I didn’t post this look at the time, which it’s coming in very handy right now.

Finally, the weather is catching up here in Arizona, and as of yesterday I think we can officially call it sweater weather. So this post comes with perfect timing as my first sweater outfit of the season! Also, this is my first festive outfit of the season, you know, with the holidays quickly approaching and all. And oh this skirt, this lovely skirt…my love for it hasn’t faded, not even a little bit.

Photos shot in January by Norma Ibarra from Lapir0.com

Sweater: from Nordstrom Rack – Skirt: Anthropologie

Clutch: H&M – Shoes: Carlos Santana – Belt: Loft

Shopping: Splurge vs Save

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Abril

I know I’m behind again on my posts, and there are more posts coming about my trip to Mexico, but today I just had to share this amazing deal with you, my lovely ladies.

It’s no secret that if you’re a woman, chances are you fantasize about owning your very own pair of Christian Louboutin or Jimmy Choo shoes…and also, chances are you can’t afford them. And yes, I am one of those that would love to own a pair (or more!) of each myself. Pretty much any pair would do really, but lately I had been particularly smitten with the Christian Louboutin Decollete in Patent Nude pair ($685)…

And the Jimmy Choo Anouk in Patent Nude pair ($595)…

But yes, I’m also one of those that can’t afford them. So you will understand my excitement when I found the Aldo Frited pump in Patent Nude for only $54.98!!!

They are so similar to the designers versions, and such a perfect go-with-everything pair of shoes. And you can’t beat that price, which is a sale price by the way, not the original price, so even better! Now run and get your own while they still have them, because they’re practically a must-have that I’m sure won’t last in-stock for very long. In fact, they didn’t have them in my size at the store, so I ordered them and now have to impatiently wait to have them on my feet (which won’t be until next week, grrr). Of course, there will be countless Looks of the Day to come starring these beauties.

To splurge on the Christian Louboutin Decollete pumps, go here. To splurge on the Jimmy Choo Anouk pumps, go here. To save on the Aldo Frited pumps, go here.

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