Look of the Day: Truth or Dare

Remember when you were in middle school and used to play Truth or Dare ? Well, I played that game many times but you could always count on me to pick Truth only, as I was too much of a coward to go with Dare. However, lately I’ve been feeling more adventurous, which has translated into me daring myself to step out of my comfort zone. Recently, in the area of fashion, one of those dares involved wearing shorts again.

A few pounds years ago I used to wear shorts (and short shorts at that!) all the time. But at some point during my weight gain journey, I judged shorts as not flattering on me anymore and quit cold turkey. Truth is (no pun intended!) I wasn’t comfortable showing off my newfound curves, and it’s been years, years I tell ya, since I last wore a pair of shorts in public…come to think of it, I don’t think I even wore shorts in private all these years. Anyway, as part of my process of fully embracing my body, no matter what size (a process I discussed in this post and this one), I decided to give shorts another chance.

You most likely won’t find me in a pair of short shorts anytime soon, and clearly the ones worn in today’s look of the day are more of a Bermuda style, but it’s still progress in my book! I tried to dress up the shorts with a collar shirt and my new pointy-toe shoes, which I’m not entirely sure were the best choice, but I still liked the result just enough to feature it here on the blog. So, what do you think? What shoes would you have paired with this look?

Collar Shirt: from Marshall's - Shorts: Mossimo from Target
Shoes: Aldo - Belt: H&M - Clutch: vintage
Necklace: Afghan Lapis (gift from my mother-in-law)

Recuerdan cuando estaban en la secundaria y solían jugar Verdad o Reto? Pues yo jugué muchas veces y siempre escogí solo Verdad porque me daba miedo pensar siquiera en el Reto. Sin embargo, últimamente me he sentido más aventurera lo cual se ha traducido a que yo misma me rete a salir de mi zona de confort. Recientemente, en el área de la moda, uno de esos retos fue volver a usar shorts.

Hace algunos kilos años atrás yo solía usar shorts (y de los mini shorts hasta eso!) todo el tiempo.  Pero en algún momento en mi trayectoria de subir de peso, juzgué que los shorts no me eran favorecedores y los dejé de golpe. La verdad es que no me sentía cómoda exponiendo mis recién adquiridas curvas, y han pasado años,  años les digo, desde la última vez que me puse un par de shorts en público… ahora que lo pienso, creo que ni siquiera en privado me puse shorts en todos estos años. En fin, el caso es que como parte de mi proceso de realmente apreciar mi cuerpo, sin importar la talla (proceso del que hablé en esta publicación y en ésta),  decidí darle a los shorts otra oportunidad.

Seguramente no me encontrarán vistiendo los mini shorts próximamente, y como podrán ver los shorts del look del día de hoy son mas estilo bermudas, pero aun así es un gran avance para mí. Traté de darle un toque más sofisticado al look agregando la camisa de cuello y los zapatos con punta puntiaguda, los cuales no estoy completamente convencida que hayan sido la mejor opción, pero aun así me gustó el resultado lo suficiente como para publicarlo aquí en el blog. Ustedes qué piensan? Qué zapatos hubieran escogido para este look?

Look of the Day: Everyday

Spring is just around the corner, and though most fashionistas out there can’t wait to start rocking their spring/summer ensembles, I on the other hand am a little bit bummed about not getting that much of a chance to wear my coats and boots. Winters might get colder than you’d think in the desert, but they are very short lived.
And speaking of boots, I’ve had this pair for 7 years and have worn them every single winter. I can even get a little melancholic when thinking about items that have been staples in my wardrobe for years, and to think of all the moments in my life they’ve been a part of.
Anyway, this outfit is very much me. In fact, you could even call it my “uniform”. No matter what season, you’ll very often find me in this kind of skirt with a simple top and a major necklace. Just add weather appropriate footwear (boots, sandals, heels), a belt if I want to look more put-together, and that’s it. Comfortable, flattering and easy…doesn’t get any better than that.
Now tell me, do you have a personal style “uniform”? What is it? Please share!

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Shirt: from Target - Skirt: vintage - Boots: Bakers
Necklace: ILY Couture - Handbag: Deux Lux

La primavera ya está a la vuelta de la esquina, y aunque la mayoría de las fashionistas allá afuera no pueden esperar para empezar a lucir sus mejores atuendos de esta temporada, yo por mi parte no estoy tan contenta de tener tan poca oportunidad de usar mis abrigos y botas. El invierno en el desierto podrá ser más frío de lo que imaginan, pero es muy corto.
Y hablando de botas, este par lo tengo hace 7 años, y las he utilizado cada invierno. Hasta me puedo poner un poco melancólica pensando en las cosas que se han sido parte de mi guardarropa por años, y de pensar en todos los momentos de mi vida en que me han acompañado.
En fin, este outfit es muy yo. De hecho hasta podría decirse que es mi “uniforme”. Sin importar la temporada, muy seguido me pueden encontrar vistiendo una falda de este tipo con una playera sencilla, y un gran collar. Sólo agreguen calzado de acuerdo al clima (botas, sandalias, tacones), un cinturón si quiero verme más arreglada, y listo. Cómodo, halagador y fácil…nada mejor que eso.
Ahora ustedes, tienen algún “uniforme” de su estilo personal? Cuál? Cuéntenme!

Look of the Day: Leather + Neon

I am once again on a bus, this time headed back home, and a little sad that a weekend is just not enough time to see and catch up with everyone I would’ve liked to. However, I will be back in my hometown to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and I’ll have a few more days then, so hopefully I can manage to meet up with all my friends & family.
Now, about today’s look, it was a very easy one to put together because it involves several of my favorite trends and classics: leather skirt + turtleneck+ b&w stripes + neon + statement necklace + mary janes with a twist. You pretty much can’t go wrong when involving any of these pieces in an outfit… and putting them all together into one, well, that’s just fabulous in my book.
As you know from previous posts (like this one and this one), I am obsessed with neon yellow, and this necklace is by far my favorite piece of neon I own. I just can’t get enough of it but hadn’t had the chance to show it off here on the blog. It was such a fantastic find, I got it on sale at Dillard’s for just around $12!!
Hoping you all had a wonderful weekend and wishing you an even better week ahead.

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Leather skirt: bebe
 Striped turtleneck: Merona for Target
 Mary Jane pumps: Enzo Angiolini
 Neon necklace: from Dillard's
 Bangles: from T.J. Maxx
 Clutch: vintage
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