FashionNeedy Turns One (sort of)

It's almost hard to believe that its been more than a year since I started FashionNeedy. What started out as a whim from pure boredom, immediately became a challenge and now I am happy to announce its just an extension of my life. What will come of this... time will tell but for the moment, I can't help but be grateful to everyone that supports me week after week.
Some of you might find this surprising but before FashionNeedy became what it is today, it used to be a simple little tumblr spot that only a few people followed. It was mostly me rambling about trends and style until I discovered I had followers I didn't even know of and  a knack for pretending I am participating in an America's Next Top Model season. That's only if ANTM required models to wear sunglasses in every pose. What's underneath those shades will forever be a secret, let's just pretend I want to keep one part of my life a secret (that works for me). I also discovered someone in my office had the talent of capturing stunning images and let's just say... it was the beginning of a beautiful journey. Nowadays I am struggling to find time to balance a full time job (minus the photographer), NYC life and this spot but I think this is just the first step of something marvelous to come. In the meantime, while I get my s*&t together, please enjoy some of my favorite pieces of this last year!!

xoxo,

LMQ

Spring-ing!

Gotta love a beautiful Spring afternoon that entails  good company, good food and wine all the way till 9 pm. A glass of wine can make my day just as much as a new pair of shoes. Only difference is the durability of each, I guess.

 When it comes to spring wardrobe, it's safe to say that a shearling vest might not be the answer but since the weather has been kinda tricky lately, I've had to improvise on ways to keep myself warm. After a few weather surprises on my way to work, I had to unpack my winter coats again just until things get settled. I guess so much for being too positive! In any case, I am obsessing over pastels this season and you will soon discover what I have been accumulating for you all these past months. As I've said so many times before, when I like something... I reaaaalllyyyy like it, so its safe to say that my closet has definitely transitioned into a different group of shades. Give me a pink pastel blouse and I'll throw you a party... figuratively and maybe even literally. What are you obsessing over? 

Blouse- Pookie&Sebastian, Vest- F21, Pants- Zara, Shoes- F21, Handbag- F21, Necklace- BCBG, Ring- House of Harlow 1960, Bracelets- Free People, F21, Kenneth Jay Lane, Sunglasses- Alexander McQueen

Necklace- All Saints

My second favorite part @Fig and Olive

What you say, Bobo? – Cayman Islands

I am going to get deep here (because I don't do it enough, of course). I think its time I share something from my past that you all might find a tad interesting: I did not live my entire life in Panama, I actually spent two years of my childhood in the tropical island of Grand Cayman. To say that I remember my time there would be a lie, considering I was two years old when I arrived. I do have a tiny memory of escaping my crib and getting caught twice, but I am not sure if I imagined it from hearing that story so many times or if my memory skills really resemble that of an elephant. Anyhow, my parents say it was an amazing time and oh boy were they right! During my last visit home, I was surprised with a family vacation to the Caymans to celebrate that we were all free at the same time, and Easter of course (hope this explains my continued absence). I had a long time to think and relax and I reached  a few conclusions that I am tempted to share with you. Number one, now I understand my uncontrollable desire to live in a tropical place in front of the beach. Number two, whoever invented Bloody Marys for breakfast was a genius!
Besides the tiny detail that when driving in Cayman, you must do as the English do, which, after 7 days I still couldn't master, the island was as close to paradise as it gets. Wonderful food, gorgeous sunsets, psychedelic houses, nice people, and funny accents galore.. what else can you ask. I for my part managed to get a tan that might last for the entire summer and I also got to see the house where I lived for those two years of my childhood. Nothing like reminiscing on times you don't really remember. One more thing I can scratch of my bucket list! Before I lose you to another blogger, let me get to the good part:

Look 1: Dress- ASOS skirt worn as dress, Necklace- Jewelmint, Bracelets- Peru, F21, Panama, Sandals- LF

Look 2: Top- H&M, Bottom- Zara, Necklace- J.Crew, Sunglasses- BCBG

My best look yet- Courtesy of Victoria Secret and Captain Marvin's

Look 3: Top- F21, Skirt- American Apparel, Shoes- ALDO, Hanbag- Cambridge Satchel, Earrings- Tara Chial, Ring- Kenneth Jay Lane, Bracelet- David Yurman, Sunglasses- BCBG

I found this bandana in my mom's bag. I am sure she's been reading the mags and wanted to rock her 80's fashion. I am giving her points for embracing 'vintage' accessories! 

Look 4: Top- H&M, Skirt- Brandy Melville, Belt- H&M, Sandals- Coconuts, Necklace- Nepal, Rings- Peru and Mexico, Sunglasses- BCBG

PS-This pictures were not saturated for intense colors, that is how the water looks everyday...

Weeklong Interim

People, people, people... I know! I've been a bad blogger. Unfortunately, what was scheduled for a weekend trip turned into a week+ stay which left little time for me to stop what I was doing, get into my Rosie Huntington mode and snap some pics. This, combined with the fact that I left my camera home, and my wardrobe, definitely put me in a bit of  a pickle. However, having lunch with one of my favorite fans, I mean friend, yesterday, I was convinced loosen up and pose. Can you guess where I am at?

Top- H&M, Skirt- Brandy Melville, Jacket- F21, Shoes- Tory Burch, Clutch- Zara, Necklace- JCrew, Sunglasses- BCBG

**PS- I promise to get back to all your comments once I am settled home and have a working internet connection. Thanks for the support despite my absence!! 

Moving Polka Dot

It's a moving polka dot skirt. Enough said...

Top- Zara

Skirt- Ruche 

Blazer- H&M

Shoes- Jessica Simpson

Handbag- Mulberry

Bracelets- Kenneth Jay Lane, H&M, Forever21

Sunglasses- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Enlightenment

Every once in a while, I get a desperate urge to take apart my closet in search of items I have not used in a while. I am sure everyone of you have found that one vest, dress, or skirt that you bought on a whim yet never found the right time to wear it. If you are like me, you could have also hung several things on top of it, due to the lack of space/hangers, and let it endure a slow and miserable death. Or, went on an even better shopping spree that put that one item on the back burner. I tell you this because this is exactly the case with the maxi skirt I am sporting up top. When I bought it, I mightily convinced my mother it was the perfect purchase. I had ten different ways to wear it in my mind already so it would be money well spent. Little did I know that 2 years would go by before I would find the right time to wear it. I am not proud of it, I am aware what $25 to spend means to others but I guess it is one of those things you need an enlighting moment to wake you up.
As I move to the next step in my  life, I have made it a priority, no, better yet, a rule, to make sure this never happens again. I will theorize on ways to do so, considering my continued lack of space, this will be a a bit more complicated than exprected. But as Tony Robbins once said so insightfully, "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten," and that is a pile of unused clothes out of season.  So... challenged accepted!

top, vest, skirt- F21, Shoes- DKNY, Handbag- ASOS, Bracelets- KennethJayLane, H&M, F21, Ring- House of Harlow 1960, Necklace- India, Sunnies- BCBG

Something Different...

My inability to be as available as I used to deserves an explanation but it really will not get one until a few things get clarified. In the meantime, let me just give you a sneak peak of something I'm working on with a fellow DC blogger and some pictures from the CapFabb Anniversary Soire at Cities. Nothing better than some gifted food & drinks and the company of lovely people... even better when one takes into effect the fact that they happen to be stylish, funny and bloggers!

The perfect light at Dupont Circle. (Can't wait to show you all what this is about!)

 

Miss Alejandra from DC Alejandra

Waverly from Pich & Roor

Katya from SpicyCandyDC

Me pretending I can pull off the sexy-model-pouched lips

Spring Preview

I've been spoiled with warm weather this winter and for those who believe complaining gets you nowhere, well now we know that might not be true. Well, the tables can turn this month but I am thinking that one more month of cold weather, regardless of snow or ice, will not be as bad as previous years. And yes, I might be getting a bit a head of myself thinking it will only be one more month, or that I can already wear clothes meant for springtime in the Northeast, but I can't help it if today I woke up more positive than usual. In any case, this skirt will be the perfect addition to my spring wardrobe... I am thinking a bright floral button-up, or maybe even a cute peplum.... rocking an Audrey-Hepburn-Roman-Holiday 50's style maybe? Guess we'll have to wait and see!

Top- Urban Outfitters

Skirt- ASOS

Shoes- ZARA

Handbag- Vintage Coach

Necklace- David Aubrey

Cuff- ASOS

Rings- House of Harlow 1960, Jewelmint

Sunglasses- BCBG

Head turner

Here is an edgy outfit for a weekend outing. Nothing like some black lace to cause some serious head turning!

Let me just clarify that unfortunately I was prevented from wearing this outfit because the birthday girl who was hosting the party wanted the attention to stay on her. I can't say I don't understand her... I guess an ensemble like this can cause some severe neck pain, or not??

Top- Zara 

Leggins- F21

Shorts- Modcloth

Shoes- DKNY

Handbag- Rebecca Minkoff

Bracelet- Panama and BCBG

Rings- Panama

Sunglasses- BCBG