Look of the Day: The Last Goodbye

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Abril

Today I bring you a look of the day shot on my last day in Vancouver. Right before heading to downtown Vancouver for a farewell dinner with friends, my dear Norma and I stopped by the Waterfront Park to try to get some photos with the Vancouver skyline as a backdrop.

The whole evening was the perfect way to say goodbye to this beautiful city, my wonderful friends, and this lovely time in my life. The sun was setting, the weather was gorgeous, location was perfect. Right after the photo-shoot, I rode the seabus into downtown for the last time, enjoyed a delicious dinner with my summer Charming Gardeners, and wrapped the night at my favorite jazz bar.

Even though I left Vancouver 4 weeks ago, with this last post and photos from my time there, it kind of feels like the last goodbye. I know I’ll go back there sometime, but for now…goodbye to Vancouver and to a time in my life that will never come back.

Photos by Norma Ibarra LaPir0

Blazer: Forever 21 – T-shirt: H&M – Jeans: Old Navy

Shoes: Payless Shoes – Backpack: Vintage

Infinity necklace: Tiffany & Co.

Look of the Day: California

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Abril

Finally I get a chance to do a little fashion post, even if I have to keep it short and sweet due to lack of time. I know that sounds like a lame excuse, but it’s true. Things have been crazy for several weeks, and even as I’m slowly trying to get back to my good ol’ routine, truth is my mind is still scattered from it all. So bear with me please.
As you know, I spent a few days in California in early April, and this is the outfit I wore my first day there. We spent it strolling down the famous Venice Beach boardwalk and soaking up some sun in Malibu beach. By the way, if you are ever in Malibu, I highly recommend you visit Malibu Kitchen at the Malibu Country Mart; it is the cutest little market where you can find fresh food and great pastries and enjoy them in a nice casual setting.
Of course for such a casual and relaxing day, I just wanted to be comfortable, so this outfit is what I chose. The weather was chillier than I was expecting, but luckily I recently scored the perfect jean jacket at Old Navy (I had been searching for one for ages!) and it did the trick.
Besides the photos of my look, I added a few others from that day, hope you enjoy them!

Skirt: vintage - Jean jacket: Old Navy
 Chambray shirt: Old Navy - Neon tee: H&M

Look of the Day: The Blues

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Abril

First day of March already!! Can you believe it? Time seems to fly by faster and faster every year, which it’s a scary thing for someone with slight time management issues. I am relieved it’s Friday though, because this week I’ve been suffering from a hormonal case of the blues and I’m definitely needing some down time.

And speaking of blue, today’s look of the day involves my blue dress (which you’ve seen before here) styled in a 50’s inspired way. An A-line dress paired with a cardigan screams 50’s, but to make it more modern I opted for my favorite neon necklace instead of the classic white pearls. As you may have noticed before, I’m not one to shy away from color and I’m really feeling this cobalt blue and neon yellow combination. I just added the gray elements to balance things out (gray may very well be my favorite neutral color).

How will you guys be spending your weekend? Whatever you are planning, I hope you have a great time!

Photos by Norma Ibarra - LaPir0

Dress: Cynthia Rowley - Cardigan: Merona for Target

Necklace: from Dillard's - Shoes: Michelle D from Dillard's

Clutch: H&M

Primer día de marzo ya!! Lo pueden creer? El tiempo parece volar más y más rápido cada año, lo cual es espantoso para alguien con pequeños problemas en la administración eficiente del tiempo. Claro que es un alivio que sea viernes, sobretodo porque esta semana he sufrido de un caso de blues hormonales, y me urgen unos días para descansar.

Y hablando de blue, el look del día de hoy incluye mi vestido azul (el cual ya habían visto antes aquí) en un outfit inspirado en los años 50’s. Un vestido con corte en A combinado con un suéter cardigan sí es muy de los 50’s, pero para modernizarlo opté por mi collar neón favorito en lugar del clásico de perlas blancas. Como ya habrán notado, no soy de las que se esconde del color, y esta combinación de azul y amarillo neón realmente me agrada. Sólo agregué los elementos grises para dar un poco de balance (puede que el gris sea mi color neutro preferido).

Ustedes cómo piensan pasar su fin de semana? Sea lo que sea que están planeando, espero que se la pasen genial!

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