Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Finally here


     Shame on me for leaving my blog in time out for  months but, I'm finally here and settled in. I've  currently been living in Spain for the past two and a half months and its been a dream to say the least. I have two amazing girl roomies and have quirky Mexican neighbors who throw some insane parties and cook crazy spicy.  My apartment building is smacked right in the middle of Madrid so everything and everyone is close and the public transit is utopia. I'm planing on doing a post on places to go here in Spain for those who want to venture into a full on euro trip and give you guys an insiders guide to the city.

My room in our apartment
The perfect outfit for the bipolar weather thats going  on



     The fact that I'm in europe makes it less complictaed and cheap to explore the best it has to ofer and my group of friends here have no shortage of energy when it comes to jumping on a plane a just going. So far I've visited here in Spain: Toledo, Salamanca and Barcelona, Portugal: Lisboa and Opoto and France: Paris. Some of the next trips that are in store for the next few months are Ibiza, London, France, Italy, Morocco, Amsterdam and the Greek Islands, so be expecting pictures, tips and tricks from each destination. 

Picture from my first night in Paris. Shes so perfect..

Something similar to what I'm wearing to paris when I go back in a couple of weeks


 
     So, is all you do is party and travel? No, I'm  currently in Univesity here in Madrid taking clases that directly influence my mayor. Class here is so different from back home because they are about a whole year ahead and its been so enriching to be able to experience class with people from Spain, Mexico, Germany and China that I feel like I'm gaining experiences that will help me in the long run.  My professors are so knowledgable in their fields that its scary and so intrigued by my culture that its cute. I double pinky promise ill be updating AT LEAST weekly so be prepared to get smacked with content. 



Friday, December 27, 2013

Maja

With -30 days till my departure to Spain my visa finally arrives with just enough time to spare so I could snag a really cheap ticket. I've spent the last two weekends rummaging thru malls (yes, during Christmas time)  for winter clothes, this is extremely hard because I live in a tropical island that never goes below 70 degrees. I fell in love with a black coat from Zara, but sadly was waAaAAaay out of my budget. The key while buying winter wear is to always gravitate towed neutrals so mixing and matching will keep you looking chic. So, while a neon yellow coat may seem like a great idea now, after 5 uses it's going to become a drag for you to find ways to reinvent it and you really won't be getting so much bang for your buck. So keep in minds: (dark wash) Jeans, (brown and black) boots, (gray white and terracota) sweater and  (black, gray, white, cranberry, and brown) coats. Catch some inspiration with these wonderful winter wearings.


This is a very similar coat to the one that got my heart at Zara. And this bag is very much like the one I snagged last weekend.


These boots are killing me and you can never go wrong when mixing neutrals. 


Here is an outfit for a less chilly day, it will still keep you warm and looking hot.



My favorite outfit idea is this one, oxs blood is such a great color to work with because it adds richness to any outfit based on neutrals. 



Tuesday, November 5, 2013

What happens if you see yourself in a painting by Monet?

During my summer trip to Chicago I was walking around the halls of the Art Institute and stumbled upon a special showing featuring some paintings by Monet. It was in that very moment that I feel in love with his work and the women in it. The delicate clothes, light colors and shapes in these women's bodies made me want to embrace my shape and also wear loads of skirts. Here I want to show you my favorite piece and some wearable  ways to do Monet in your day to day.



Here's my favorite piece by Monet: La Promenade 


I wanted to feature the greens in the paintings in the outfit and the flow of the skirt will be balanced off with the tight black top.


Light grey is a color that goes thru the seasons with ease, and if its getting cold where you live throw a coat over and some boots and you're all set.


Ultra cool and versatile, this set is so wearable you could use it for class or even for a date.




Monet, Monet
What happens if you see your self in a Monet?
Do you keep it?
She had blonde hair like me
She had that freckle I have on my back
Looking over as if she had been called
I look the same way
I wear my hair the same way
My eyes are just as green
I found myself in a Monet, should I take it home I wait?
- Aidy Y.




Tuesday, October 22, 2013

It's raining men's

It's inevitable to take a second look at a well dressed guy. Although we women think men have it easy when it comes to wardrobe, it's just as hard for them as it is for us. Menswear, just like womenswear, changes in colors and textures with the seasons. But personally, I think there is nothing sexier than a man in boots and a coat... Unless its Ryan Gosling in boots and a coat. So here are some mayor trends that are showing up in men's.



Slim legs, long shirts and leather are big for fall in men's. Also adding a hat or a beanie will finish pulling the outfit together

The Nike Pegasus Air are an example of a trendy item that you can take with you thought the seasons 


I love the mixing of pieces that are super casual, like this leather varsity jacket, with super classic items


White with white is so cool and casual that it can be worn to different occasions and still have that first time effect


This post is dedicated to my grind Josue whom I love so much xo.



Sunday, September 22, 2013

Spanish Funk

This past week I handed over my paper of my trip to Spain. I'll be living there in January for about 6-7 months studying abroad and traveling so I'm really exited for new inspiration and adventures that will be heading my way pretty soon. I've been roaming the depths of the internet for some beauty for you beauties... Enjoy.


Look at this VIEW... Ugh, I can't.


My vision of what Spanish men look like..


Simplicity 



Perfect for roaming European streets 



I've always wanted a picture like this 



Not evil whatsoever 



LOx Blood



Saturday, August 17, 2013

Rehab, please

Sneakers and prints and chains OH MY!  Reading magazines and checking up on style blogs can sometimes clog our fashion encyclopedia with too much trend, and that's really not what it's about. In my eyes there is nothing that screams fashion more than taking key classic pieces and mixing them with on trend items. This post is written with the purpose of giving you some ideas for when you overdose on fashion and need a breather. Here are some outfit go-to's to keep your sanity. 

This outfit is literally what I'm going to be buried in because I wear it so much. It's so comfy and classic I never get tired of it.


You can never go wrong with jean shorts, Converse, and a breezy top... This one though, takes it another level.
Dresses are always so versatile, they can be worn so many ways depending on what you style them with and this one is no exception. Add a light jacket and some night makeup and let the night run it's course  


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

I had to, I just HAD TO

This is the typical cliché "Back to School" post... Yes. But once you're in college the game changes, specially here in my island. It's not quite fall but it not summer anymore. So the question arises "what the hell do I wear?". In my campus it's easy 90 degrees outside and 60 degrees in the class rooms.  So clothes must be on trend and easily interchangeable for the temperatures during the day. If you suffer from a bipolar climate as I do, here are some tricks.

Dark jeans and a light top with a jean jacket can mean breeze during break and   comfort  in the chill of class ... And the shoes? Where do I place my order? 


This striped dress is just long enough to cover most of your legs and the shoes make it easy to run around the campus doing errands or just catching up with friends, just throw a light cardi in your bag just in case

Totally fangirling over these JEANS! The blouse is just long enough to cover you from the cold but light so you beat the heat. As for the shoes, bag and glasses... Need I explain the perfection?