A Happy Deco-Romantic Valentine.

The day of the hearts and of love is coming soon. I present you an outfit inspired from the Deco era, a time of delicacy, romanticism, and graphically, very amusing to me. Therefore, this outfit has a hint of the geometrical inspiration from the Deco years. A nice twist for your romantic dinner out. To break the sophistication and luxurious image of the ensemble, I added a pop of color with a more casual cardigan.

[Gestuz Cardigan Peek Bright Red, Gold sleeved sequin top, Native sequin mini skirt from Allsaints, Christian Louboutin Bianca heels, House of Harlow 1960 clutch, Gold Deco pendant necklace from missselfridge]

If you men are out there, trying to look for some gift ideas, I'm sure the ladies would love a touch of classical luxurious items, either for their home or for themselves.

1. Set of 3 metallic nail polish from Deborah Lippmann
2. Grey bird cage candle holder from here.
3. Redcurrant Scented Candle, Votivo from here.
4. Lalique 2 Anemones Flacon, Black from here.
5. Juicy Couture Body Sorbet from here.
6. Cowhair Love Pillow from here.
7. My Sweet Heart Sugars from here.
8. D.L. $ Co. Skull Cased Candle from here. Pin It

x2 chunkiness: sweaters and jewelry

Mixing two of the major fall trends in to one: chunky jewelry and chunky sweaters. How cool is that?? No more of putting away jewelry till "see ya next summer". Bring it on to the winter too.
I always loved jewelry and I had to have a piece in any outfit and it kinda bothered me that I couldn't do much in the winter since I was pretty much "soaked" and surrounded by sweats and knits.
No more of those worries. Just put it all out there and layer it.

Images by Tommy Tom

How to wear this style:

• The funkiest, the better;
• Pick statement jewelry that will stand out. The bigger, the better;
• Mix color and prints;
• Crystals and bling-bling are a must. Just be careful with the threads;
• Choose necklaces more closer to your neck;

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Shake of the week>>

Hello all!
I have been really absent from my little cute fashion blog that I love, but have been lacking of time to give it a little bit more of attention as I would want to. Life is just like that.

To celebrate my brief return and even though it's not the official day for the "shake of the week" I thought it would be great to come back and shake all that glam again. It was time to fill up this blog with sweet treats of fashion, and what a better way to kickoff the season, with my very best fav drink. And this said....

Fancy for a drink?
Check out the drink of the week and get fashionably inspired >>

[The shake]:

Pumpkin Spice Latte

To make it simple, go to Starbucks (no intent for advertising). But seriously, I stop there almost every day to have this seasonal drink. Lo-ve it!
Anyways, if you're up to a homemade one, here it goes:

makes 1-2 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin OR 1 teaspoon of Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup (your choice)
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute - you can halve this amount
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee if you don't have an espresso machine.)

Directions:
In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice, transfer to a blender and process for 15 seconds until foamy. If you don't have a blender, don't worry about it - just whisk the mixture really well with a wire whisk.

Pour into a large mug or two mugs. Add the espresso on top.

Optional: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or cinnamon on top.

Recipe from here.

[The fashion]:

Soooo in love with chunky sweaters. And to balance off the volume, choose some little leather shorts. Here is the Pumpkin Fall look of the day: PAUL & JOE Debroca Chunky Knit Sweater, Tibi Leather shorts, Rupert Sanderson Black Suede and Black Patent Platform Ankle boots, Proenza Schouler PS11 Mini Classic textured-leather shoulder bag, Arielle de Pinto Décolleté Shard Necklace, Wendy Mink Gold Druzy Ring, Karen Walker Sunglasses.

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Shake of the week>>

Fancy for a drink?
Check out the drink of the week and get fashionably inspired >>

 

[The shake]:

Ok, not much of a shaked drink going on here, but I am in the mood for some coke and chocolate stir in my belly. For some reason, I have cravings for these two naughty treats together. Make it a "diet" for less punishment.

[The fashion]:

Gold and dark, obviously. The perfect combo, especially for this fall. Chiffon Gold Button Shirt from Topshop, Moto Metallic Glitter Hotpants from Topshop, GIVENCHY Gold Cap Black Ballet flats with metallic cap, Dolce & Gabbana Leo Bag Fiona, Lulu Frost Vintage crystal and brass necklace, MiuMiu sunglasses, and a slim leopard belt.

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Shake of the week>>

Fancy for a drink?
Check out the drink of the week and get fashionably inspired >>

How's your Labor day going? From this part, it's grey and rainy so nothing better than cosing up in a nice chunky sweater and having a laid back attitude with some nice cappuccino e macaroons.

[The shake]:

Cappuccino

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered instant nondairy creamer
• 1 cup chocolate-flavored drink mix
• 3/4 cup instant coffee (decaffeinated or regular)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation:

• Combine creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container. 
• To use, combine 2 tablespoons of mix with 6 ounces boiling water. Garnish with whipped cream. For a kick, add 1 tablespoon Frangelico.
• Yield: 3-1/2 cups

Recipe Source: The Perfect Mix by Diane Phillips (Hearst Books)

For the Macarons, recipe here.

[The fashion]:

Color block sweater at nordstrom.com, Denim shorts from H&M, Ethnic Ankle Boot from Zara, Asos Contrast Handle Flat Lock Across Body, Miu Miu "Noir" sunglasses collection, gli occhiali da sole.

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Metallics now!!

They come and go, and they are back this Fall!! Hot, hot, item... Metallics are to be seen and they come back in an original, unusual and sophisticated way.

Eye-catching, feminine, sexy, these accessories promise to bring an edgy flair to any ensemble. Be certain to make an impact all season long. 

Just make sure you pair metallic accessories with simple, understated outfits, for example like a total white, navy or black look. Just a little accent of sparkle, you will look refined instead of flashy. 

 

a. Alexander Wang Fabiana metallic leather sandals

b. Alexander Wang Anais metallic leather loafer pumps

c. Brian Atwood Metallic Maniac Pump

d. Alexander Wang Adriel metallic leather clutch

e. Alexander Wang Metallic Devere Shoulder Bag

f. Asos Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch

g. Metallic Leatherette Loafers Forever 21

h. Asos Mini Metallic Lock Bag

i. Brian Atwood Metallic Piped Pump

Example of two looks with just a little accent of metallic accessories:

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Season of layers

When Fall comes, or the end of summer when it's really hard to expect what the weather will bring, the best thing is to think of layers. You can start the day layered and peel them off or add some more, depending on how the weather progresses. This applies to spring too I guess.

Don't put away your more summery clothes yet because they can still be of great use. I love layering clothes because I think it adds a lot of character to an ensemble and brings much more creativity to a look. Have you checked out this blogger? Of course you have! I think she is the master of layering! Examples like this, this, and this just makes you think about the endless opportunities your wardrobe can held.

 

T by Alexander Wang | Gucci | Chloe | Christian Dior

Layering clothes in the right way is an art and with a few essentials that you might have in your wardrobe, check out these ideas. It always feels new and refreshing when you layer with items that maybe are hidden in your wardrobe and you never thought about its potential.

The key is to:

• Wear the thinnest garment closest to your skin, and the thickest towards the top of the layer;
• Try not to look to bulky. Stick up to 3 layers for the most part;
• Use the more fitted garments closer to your skin;
• Do contrast between colors, fabrics and cuts. This is where creativity stands out;
• Mix styles;
• Layer with accessories too (but keep it controlled)

This said, and bringing the fashion trend of this Fall forward, here are some examples of layering:

• Use cropped sweaters or jackets over other long shirts. You can pair it with pants, long skirts or pencil skirts too.  

• Use long sweaters or dresses over other long garments, such as a long dresses or skirts. This fall, layers of long go over other long pieces. Long over long... This will create an elongated silhouette. Make the contrast between chunky knits with flowy fabrics.

• Anything over pants. This is the easiest and the most common layered style you find and the leggings have made it easy along these years. Try a long tunic, dress or even skirt over pants or leggings. 

 

•  A vest is surely very versatile and a great piece for layering. Try a chunky fur one or something more polished. If you use a belt over it, it will create a more dramatic fitting look. Try it over a suit jacket, or a jeans one for a more casual look. If in the opposite case, jacket over vest, use a looser one for more room to move. 

 

• Different layers of shirts with different sized sleeves. This is the best way to bring your summer wardrobe into Fall. A long slim-fitted shirt or dress under a dress or tee... Try not to go bulky. 

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Emerald Coat = 2 looks

This next fall, as you might have noticed, the fuss is all about jewel toned items. How about taking it into outwear as well? It makes it so refreshing and unique and as for right now, I'm in love with any green, especially emerald. 

The fun about colored block items, is that you can play with contrasting colors making it bold and mark your presence.

1 coat = 2 looks with the DVF Wool Mohair Coat

• Dressed Up Green just teems up perfectly with cold tones, so blue cobalt sued shoes suit perfectly. Try a high waist pleated skirt with other polished items such as a leather bag and a simple shirt. 

• Dressed Casual A statement coat like this, make any other item pop up, specially with some boyfriend jeans and cute ballerinas. Wear a nude sweater and to add that special touch, a contrasted clutch with python print. Yellow fit well with green since they are neighbors in the color wheel. For a interesting twist in accessories, choose a blue statement necklace over the sweater.

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Jewels for fall

I am so eager to start getting some items for fall with these amazing colors: emerald and sapphire. You will be seeing a lot of jewel toned items this fall so start looking out for them.

Top (Yves Saint-Laurent Palais Peep Toe Pumps | ZAGLIANI Emerald crocodile bag | essie nail polish - going incognito)

Bottom (Steve Madden Shoes Sarrina Platform Pump Royal Blue Suede | 3.1 Phillip Lim bag | essie nail polish - midnight cami)

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The 60’s are back!

We had so many inspiring looks from the 70’s this season, with it’s floppy hats, wide flared pants, and this next fall we are jumping back a decade to the swinging sixties!

Let’s hope our grandmas or moms saved up some of their looks from back then in their attic. A great time for some vintage glaming!
Well fit tunics over pants seem to hit the spot! Oh and don’t forget the hairstyle.

alberta ferretti | jean paul gaultier | botega veneta | victoria beckham
Images via ELLE

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Pieces for next season.

As a true fashionista, you just can’t wait for exciting new collections for new experiments and I’m surely, some of you out there are awaiting with expectation for new items at the store.

In the meantime, why not take advantage of the summer sales and try to bring some summer trends to fall in a lower cost.

Here are some highlights from the last runways for fall 2011 that you can expect trending around the stores and that you can match with the spring/summer trends:

• The tuxedo look is surely to be still around this fall.

Many designers have shown it in their collections, just as Yigal Azrouel as shown on the picture. 

You can get from asos.com the Karen Walker tuxedo jacket for a better price!

Brings the look and the liquidly shine that will make a statement in the fall as well.

Obviously the major hit of summer had to stick around much longer. I do hope to see them for a long time so that even in the fall you can always brighten your wardrobe!

The brightly colored pants seen again in Yigal Azrouel, are also in other major designers in every shape or color. 

At yoox.com these bright blue Versace pants are amazing for any circumstances. Amazing price!

The Leather skirt is not only to be worn in the winter anymore. You can pretty much find it at anytime and since it will be a hot item this fall, invest on a good piece from this seasons collections. 

The skirts can go any length and shape. Pleats are still sure to remain as seen on Rachel Comey show.

The Jovonna is a great find at a great price!. High waisted skirts are rocking and pair it with a casual chic sweatshirt.

It was all about skirts this spring. Long, mid and short. The feminine side was enhanced and surely it will prevail.

Mid Calf skirts will be definitely seen this fall, like the ones from Proenza Schouler which were amazing with it’s gorgeous graphic mixed prints. 

Bring some for this season such as this pleat skirt at lagarconne.com.

Make sure to be fast grabbing these items or related because they are flying fast and sold out in a snap!

Remember that now is time to invest on good pieces and that are lacking in your wardrobe.

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Chunky heel loafers

The eternal loafer... will never go out of fashion. A pure classic of style and comfort and now with a new twist: heels. And this is menswear made feminine.

Never again your 9 to 5 shoes will look the same or if you want to give an update to your casual chic outfit, these super high heeled loafers are better than ever.

They have been breezing past us for some time now, especially back in 2008/9 and at the time I even got ones. In 2010, Balenciaga and Prada were all about them with amazing heels and embelishments, but certainly this fall they will make a statement. 

(Pink Tartan fall2011 | Tommy Hillfiger fall 2011)

If you want to take advantage of the sales around the stores, always invest on pieces that will surely continue to prevail in the future. Get some high heel loafers for sure!!

How to wear them:

• Pair a loose fit white shirt with a pair of blue distressed jeans
• Glamorous versions in a sexy stiletto you can pair up with a fabulous evening gown
• Bright tights or a simple pant suit
• Chunky sweater and a floppy hat to re-create your favorite 70's inspired look
• Short or knee-high skirt
• Worn with woolen tights, or with ankle or knee socks

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Exotic Skin

So it's still a long ways until we go back to the dull winter but with the big trend ahead, we can spice up the cold days with some exotic spices. 

Here's a peek of what the big labels have put out: major snake skin to carry around. It's the biggest handbag look of fall 2011.

In time ahead, start saving to grab these awesome babies.

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J Crew Fall 2011

I haven't had the chance to wear any spring clothes this year since it's still pretty much cold around where I live. I can't wait for the warm weather to come... 

Fashion doesn't wait and it's always ahead and Fall's collection are popping out!

I am loving the J Crew fall collection with it's tailored pieces and pop of color! Gorgeous bold hues, mid-length to long flowing skirts, wide pants, pleated dresses, stripes... an extension from the springs trend? 

Love it!

Here is a tiny peek.

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