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. 

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.

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.

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

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  

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? 

City by the lake

Imagine New York, cleaner, with nicer people and some of the best pizza I've ever tasted. That's basically Chicago. It's a city filled with an eclectic mix of architecture and lots of coffee and that I love. I went to the Windy City to visit some family and found my self in between shops and museums galore. I restrained myself from only taking pictures of my food and outfits to show you some of what I saw in hopes that you too will fall for chi-town as hard as I did. Travel with me..

Day at the park with some Japanese beer

Some street art at Wicker Park

Delicious brunch at Baci in the city 

The house 

H&M dress and some J. Campbell's 

Train station "La Fox" had the best flowers

I love soul block party

The city

Look to learn and just for the hell of it

Sometimes I get these epiphanies and I just turn it UP! But some time I just flat out look like I live on the streets of Portland. It's days like this that's I search the magical/mystical world of the web to feed off some inspiration... And look at cats. Everyone knows tumblr but there are so many people on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube who minus well be running Vogue. How do you find these people? find someone who inspires you, then stalk the living hell out of them... I know it sounds brash but hear me out. Once you've found this living inspiration find out who they follow on social media sites, go into their profiles and see if you like what you see, same with YouTube. Videos are much easier because YouTube does all the work for you giving you some related posts on their side bar. I'm not saying its going to be instant, but when there's nothing to do on a rainy day, this will be just what you need. Here are some pictures and names to get you started..

back to basics

This summer has been grueling but that sure as hell doesn't mean less trends, it only means shorter shorts and tanner skin. Usually I'm the type that forces herself to taste the colors of the rainbow, but not during this summer. This summer the minimalist trend has been where I gravitate most towards. Whites, tans, grays and blacks with simple design and delicate jewelry is not only easier, but also on point. Acne has captured my attention for great quality an clean design. Acne has been making me drool over their ankle boots and their tops while making me wish it was December already so I can wear chunky knits. Mens wear speaking Cheap Monday is one of the front runners in the minimal trend showing off great jeans and simple tshirt combos that will make any regular guy double take worthy. Not only is minimalism the trend, but it's also very user friendly because basic colors allow you to mix and match with virtually no mistakes or fashion faux pas.