I have actually had this dress for a while, and wasn't wearing it cause I didn't like the way it hung on me. Ever had a similar thing? I knew I wanted to create texture, think outside the norm, and try something new. After experimenting with a few different knots on different levels of the dress, ...
Outfits
Wrong To Be Showing Too Much Leg? Never
Theres a time and a place to wear short skirts and dresses - depending on the event, time of the day, weather conditions, and level of comfort. There is also working with an asset, and if you have it, just go for it! Leg's happen to be one of my assets, that's why I always show them where I can. I ...
Modern Clean Lines – Why I’ll Always Blame It On Rio
Stepping off the plane, I remember that first step - I was now in South America. A continent that I planned to get to I just didn't think it would be so soon. Do you remember first steps? Like a kid in a candy shop I was in awe - but that's why I love to travel. Naturally I love to experience the ...
Brazilian Samba – Why You Should Dance In The Street
Ahhhh The Brazilian Samba, the dance that makes you vibrate with energy and life. In the Favela's of Brazil there's a rhythm that pulsates with energy and color all day long. I call it a whole lot of soul with a soul bit more. I made the mistake of not taking a Samba class while I was there, but the ...
Inside The Favela – The Brazilian Way Of Life
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, an inside look at the real Brazil. I wanted to focus not on pretty beaches, but the nitty gritty of how people live as the Brazilian way of life. From color to excitement, to shanty playgrounds and basketball courts, the Favela pumps with energy, youth, and a mix match of ...
Pairing Navy And Grey = Seamless Clean Lines
Grey has to be my favorite color, as there isn't a shade of it I don't like. Why navy and grey work so well, is that blue is pretty much in the grey family, especially on the darker end. I like pairing light grey's with deep navy's, as it's soothing, minimal, the lines are clean, and the colors are ...
My Secret On How To Dress With Attitude
As the dictionary states, attitude is the position of the body or way of carrying oneself. See attitude goes well beyond body language, as it's pure 100% confidence. So how does one create it? or how to dress with attitude? With a bold hardcore confidence, and not caring what other people think. ...
How To Find The Best Floral Print Blouse For You
Fact. One thing you might not know about me is that I'm rather direct. I'm a yes or no gal - meaning I either like something or I don't, so I'm able to make quick decisions and I know what I want. But what if you have a hard time making a choice, what then do you do? Forget trends, and go with what ...
When Was The Last Time You Wore The Color Powder Blue?
There's a first time for everything. Loving the denim dress look, but especially the color powder blue. Living in California the lighter the better, and paired with a simple bright belt knotted around the waist, makes my denim dress, simple, easy and chic. Kinda how my mum would wear a dress. The ...
Finding The Right White Summer Shorts – I’m A Low Rider
Does a crisp summer outfit get any cleaner than paired with great white summer shorts? Not really. In keeping in line with a minimalist theme, I choose not to wear a belt, and paired the look with nude flats, which also keeps the outfit polished and clean. A blend of silk & cotton, the blouse ...
Inspired Island Style Clothing – Are You Keeping It Casual Chic?
I am so happy that olive green is back in. I always get inspired by local people, destinations, environments and hometown colors. Island style clothing is a trend of it's own, reserved for those hot days that require thin layers for draping. In keeping with a minimal clean palette, the blouse acts ...
Puerto Pico – Old San Juan Street Style Lookbook
Walking the streets of Old San Juan Puerto Rico, reminded me of Italy, Cuba, and any small alley or street with tiny cobbled stone pathways. A culturally beautiful city where the colors of the streets are enhanced by the lifestyle, I kept reminding myself everything moves slower, especially when Its ...