Look of the Day: Vest of the 90’s

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Abril

Today’s look is one that I wore on my trip to Cabo, but since I didn’t really have anyone to take pictures of it over there, I decided to wear it during last weekend’s Looks of the Day photoshoot (and I’ll probably do some more Cabo looks that way, so stay tuned for those).

I am a big fan of vests (I might’ve already mentioned that) because I feel they really add that little extra something to make an outfit special, not to mention they are great layering pieces. I am particularly fond of cropped vests because they highlight one of my best assets, my waist. This denim vest is a recent adquisition, and I am in love with it, but also a little bit disturbed because it is soooo 90’s.

I’m sure it’s not news to you that 90’s fashion is back and the fact that the 90’s are now retro is exactly what’s bugging me! I mean, I can actually remember 90’s fashion, I lived it, I wore it… when it was brand new… Am I getting old or what?! (Don’t answer that!).

Anyway, regardless of my ‘getting old’ issues, I am fully embracing taking a trip down memory lane thanks to the new old 90’s trends. And I’ll definitely be re-visiting some of my favorite looks and pieces from that era, so stay tuned for that as well.
Do you have any favorite looks from the 90’s? Please share! They might serve as wonderful inspiration for future outfits.

Vest: American Apparel

Dress: H&M

Bag: Big Buddha via Dillard's

Shoes: Aldo

Right hand ring: BCBG

Hoop earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Look of the Day: 500 Days of Summer

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Abril

According to the calendar, autumn began officially 10 days ago, and as usual, Arizona weather didn’t get the memo, because it is still darn hot over here. So, our summers may not actually be 500 days long but by late September it starts feeling like they are. Even though it has started to cool down, mornings and evenings can be quite nice by now, we still have a few triple digit days ahead of us. So expect to see a few more summery outfits here on the blog before I can move on to some fashionable layering: sweaters, coats, tights, boots… Oh, I can’t wait!

What I wore

White tee: H&M

Skirt: The Limited

Shoes: Aldo

Crossbody bag: Lauren Ralph Lauren

Chain necklace: Forever 21

Gold leaf ring + single band rings: H&M

Big cocktail ring: BCBG

Aviator sunnies: XOXO

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Posted on September 21, 2012 by Abril

I know I’ve been kind of absent from the blog this week, but things have been a little crazy (as in psycho-crazy!) for me lately. However, I’m ecstatic that it’s finally Friday, and I promise to try really hard to work on some new content this weekend.
I am also very excited to start receiving some packages with a few items I purchased online this week. I’ve been on a real shopping craze for the past 6 weeks or so, and besides waiting to receive some new things in the mail, I have a few new things at home I bought weeks ago that I haven’t worn yet.
So stay tuned to find out how I’ll be styling some of this new babies soon. I won’t show you everything I’ve bought… There is one item in particular I am dyyyyyiiing to show you, but I’ll wait until it’s properly styled to make its debut on the blog (it happens to be a fall item and it’s still too damn hot to wear in this city, so bear with me on the wait)… But here are a few I can share with you for now. I am really excited about the cognac crossbody bag, I had been searching for one for a while; the black shoes are practically flats, and I would’ve liked them to be a little higher, but still happy with them; the two pair of heels are waiting for me at home right now and I can’t wait to get home and greet them; the skirt and nude clutch should be in next week, and the statement necklace may have to wait a couple of weeks to be in my hands. The best part is I got excellent deals on all the items. What do you think? Do you have a favorite item from this list?

Metallic strappy sandals: Aldo
 Red statement necklace: ILY Couture
 Cognac crossbody bag: Lauren Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx
 Taupe wedges: Aldo
 Striped skirt: The Limited
 Black low heel wedges: Shoedazzle
 Nude clutch: The Limited

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