Look of the Day: Cliche

IMG_2399 IMG_2413 IMG_2410 IMG_2450 IMG_2458 IMG_2473 IMG_2436                   Blazer: Forever 21 – Dress: vintage – Bag: from Nordstrom Rack                   Shoes: aldo – Quarts Bracelet:artisan work made in Mexico

 

For all those people who think of Mexico in terms of that old cliche image of a guy with a big hat, a poncho and a donkey, you ought to visit many of Mexico’s modern cities, including the very cosmopolitan Mexico City, and realize this beautiful country is so much more than the old cliche. Now, that said, if you visit some of the smaller more traditional towns, you might occasionally find bits and pieces of that old cliche here and there. Case in point, the donkey. Though I didn’t run into any guys wearing big hats, canvas clothing and ponchos, I did run into a very lovely picture perfect donkey, and of course couldn’t miss the opportunity for a snapshot. Isn’t he the cutest donkey you’ve ever seen?

Anyway, donkey aside, Look of the Day is back!! This look was shot months ago in Mexico, and it is one I really love. I am a sucker for ladylike looks, so pretty much any outfit including this midi-length, fuller skirt dress is gonna be a favorite for me. Plus the black and white color palette give the whole thing a classic yet modern feel. Just the kind of outfit that can come to the rescue on those “don’t know what to wear” kind of days. It truly requires minimum effort.

Wishing you guys a great week!!

Look of the Day: Long Overdue

Yes, you read the title correctly…a Look of the Day is fiiiinally on the blog! It’s been so long since I’ve posted one, but now it’s here with a vengeance. Not because there’s anything particularly extraordinary about my outfit, but because the photos turned out fantastic thanks to, you guessed it, Norma a.k.a Lapir0.

We shot these photos yesterday at sunset, and I had a blast. Nothing like working with friends, huh? Plus the location was beautiful and very Vancouverite. This is actually the second shoot we’ve done together here in Vancouver, but we are so bummed that Norma’s SD card seems to have gotten permanently damaged, and our chances of recovering the pictures from that shoot (which had turned out great as well) are looking pretty slim :(. Please cross your fingers that a miracle brings back those photos so I can share them with you guys.

Now, moving on to discussing the look a bit, well, it’s quite simple and self-explanatory. The only part worth mentioning is that this skirt is actually one of those dresses you can wear like 10 different ways, and although I’ve only worn it as a skirt so far, I love it! The color is one of my favorites, and the fabric so light and comfortable. It’s kind of the perfect item to lug around while traveling. I promise to keep you posted when I decide to get more creative and start exploring all the other possibilities this little blue dress has to offer.

I hope you guys have a marvelous weekend, I’ll be trying to make the most out of mine since it’s my last weekend here in Vancouver. If you want to get some instant updates on how I’ll be enjoying it, you can follow me on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram.

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            Photos by Norma Ibarra from lapir0.com
 T-shirt: Old Navy - Dress: Elan from Nordstrom - Necklace: H&M
Bag: Urban Expressions from Nordstrom Rack - Shoes: Payless Shoes

 

Look of the Day: Fun vs Flattering

Well, remember when I was talking about wearing an outfit and not realizing it’s not quite working on me until I look at pictures of me wearing it? This is sort of one of those outfits…except I was somewhat aware that this top wasn’t the most flattering on me…but sometimes I feel like wearing something just for fun, even if it’s not my best look, and that’s allowed, right?

Thank goodness I discovered this pair of black skinny jeans before ever wearing this top, because pairing it with anything else would’ve really made this a total disaster.

These photos were taken the same day as my previous Look of the Day (but I’m sure the nice hair gave me away on that one, hehe). After a long day, I didn’t have much time to pick out a different outfit, so I just switched my t-shirt for this flowy top, white pumps for black ones, and voilà! I went from day to night and off to a very nice dinner date. 

IMG_3287 cropped IMG_3288 cropped IMG_3299Jeans: Old Navy – Top: Express -Shoes: Aldo

 

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