White & Pops of Blue

cardigan isn't online - (similar here) | jeans | handbag 

Nothing I love more in the Spring and Summer than white with pops of color mixed in!  I'm such a bog fan of bright colors, something about them makes my day cheerier.  

I love this handbag more than I thought I would!  Its not as big as a regular handbag, but not as tiny as a crossbody, yet can still be worn as one!  My favorite feature on it is the front pocket, you cant tell from these pictures but the front expands out, which makes it perfect for a cell phone and keys.  It makes reaching in out out for those things a breeze!  Thats a big plus for me!  Nothing worse then digging around the endless black hole for keys or cell phone right?!!!    

Bell Sleeves and Off the Shoulder Dress

dress | clogs | clutch | sunglasses

How cute is this off the shoulder dress?  It has bell sleeves! I'm so obsessed with this trend! Throwbacks are my favorite. This little number is everything for all the little details. It has the most beautiful ruching and embroidered sleeves! Perfect for Spring, and Summer bar-b-q's... 

I think I'll live in this all season long. 

Shift Dress Obession

dress (similar here and here) | tote | wedges | necklace | sunglasses

Dreaming of cute shift dresses? Me too!  I just love a great shift dress for its breezy shift shape, details and comfort. Its the perfect all around dress!  Great for errands, the office, parties, and the beach. With so many possibilities how can you not be in love?  I would live in them everyday if I could.  Anyone else obsessed?         

Cinco de Mayo

Who's ready to shake their maracas?!!!

top (similar) | wedges | crossbody | necklace | earrings 

dress | sandals | earrings

dress | sandals | crossbody

This week I had so much fun putting together Cinco de Mayo influenced outfits.  I love Cinco de Mayo!  Some of my fondest memories when I was growing up were getting to watch and be a part of the celebrations.  The day always consisted of beautiful Spanish dancers visiting my school and putting on a spectacular performance.  

In the evening my family would head to a local park to watch and listen to Mariachi Bands.  I just love the traditions and beauty of the Cinco de Mayo celebration.  I mean who doesn't love big beautiful dresses, loud party music and a TON of Mexican food???!!!!           

Bright Fringe Dress

 

 dress | sandals | necklace | bag (similar)| bracelets

How fun is this dress?  I'm pretty obsessed with every fringe and tassel I see! When I saw this dress I had to snatch it up, especially because the price is right!  

Can we talk about the sandals? I've been living in them.  They are the MOST comfortable platform I've ever worn!  I want every color!  I just know when the warmer weather ends and the cold starts to set in I wont want to part ways!   

Fun with Fringe

top | necklace | straw clutch | earrings 

Who isn't obsessed with fringe?!!! I found the most affordable accessories to style through Spring and Summer!  

Spring Lace Slip Dress

 

 

dress |  necklace | similar hat (mine is sold out) | clogs | similar clutch  

Oh hey there!  I can't believe it's here! Is this happening?! My first blog post... eek! After months of anticipation, creating and planning, it's go time! 

I'm so excited I get to share my love for fashion with you! Ever since I was a little girl I've been obsessed with clothes. My earliest memories are of my abuelita (grandma) who used to sew dresses for me. I would just stand there, watch and pace back and forth waiting for her creation to come off the machine.  It was exciting and addicting getting a new dress and then parading around in it. I never wanted to take them off. During those times we were lucky if we had electricity or even food in our refrigerator.  When my abuelita would make me those dresses it gave me a feeling that there were beautiful things in the world and this life was only temporary.

By the time I was in middle school my mom was a single mom.  We barely scrimped by and gone were the homemade dresses.  I often had to wear my brothers clothes to school resulting in a lot of bullying and teasing.  Man kids can be rough can't they?  I would lay in bed at night and pretend my closets were stacked and dream of the day when I would never-ever have to wear boys corduroys again.

Which brings me back to this post.  How relevant is it that I'm throwing it back to the 70's? Mixing in old with the new?  Past with present?  Life is great and sitting here writing this blog I can see those corduroys and am envisioning ways to turn them into cut off shorts and which handbag I'd style them with! The 11 year old girl from Boone Elementary will always have so much love and appreciation for every single stitch on every piece of garment she wears! 

“Everyday is a fashion show and the world is the runway”~Coco Chanel