Shopping the Closet

Some people say there's nothing better than shopping your closet. That sense of satisfaction you get when you find something you haven't worn in a long time, that perfectly matches the season and the trend you had in mind, and at no cost. I don't know if I would go as far as to say that it's the best feeling in the world, the feeling I get when I eat a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie might trump this... but that's just me. I will say that it is a close second. Definitely a bit better than the bittersweet feeling of buying something new but dreading the bill! 

In any case, I wanna thank Givenchy, Peter Som, Richard Chai, Stella and any designer who thought of using oversized florals in their designs. And with that said, why not thank the clairvoyant folks at Arden B. for creating this dress two years ago. Because of all of you, I had amazing feeling this morning when dressing up, a much needed one...

Hope you all have an amazing Mother's Day weekend! I know I will be pretty busy showing my mother what New York is really like ( I am not sure if I am excited or scared!!)

Dress- Arden B., Vest- F21, Shoes- Nine West, Handbag- Cambridge Satchel, Bracelets- Peru, David Yurman, Charriol, Watch- Omega, Sunglasses- Tom Ford

Summer Mojo

 I’ve always been a bit of a conservative when it comes to my look. Some of my close friends wouldn't necesarily agree but I always remind them, it could be way worse! Now, when I mean conservative I don’t mean trousers and a button-up cotton blouse, I simply mean, I never take my fashion sense to extremes… I keep it as normal as I can with a splash of edgy. This is why color blocking might become my summer mojo. It's a simple way of dressing that simply requires an eye for the perfect color combinations to create a successful ensemble. It's complexity can be untangled by a fifth grader if you asked me...

When I pair one of these outfits I always go back to my kindergarten years when my mom used to talk to me about the rule of three's: wear three and only three colors in one entire outfit, more would be committing a fashion crime. I adore my mom and she's someone who can put an outfit correctly but I have never been a huge fan of her style, however I gotta hand it to her, she got something right. When it comes to this trend, I suggest to follow the rule of three’s and put together 3 pieces that are basic but different colors. Be bold! Create combinations you had never thought of, think outside the box. The main point is that when somebody looks at you they see a variety of colors in a uniform way that simply work, and don’t worry if people keep staring… you are supposed to stand out, not go unnoticed. Leave the latter to the boring people!

Blouse- H&M (old), Sweater- GAP, Skirt- ASOS (old), Necklace- BCBG & Jewelmint, Bracelets- H&M, F21, Charriol, David Yurman, Vintage, Ring- BCBG, Watch- Omega, Sunglasses- BCBG