What I wore for Christmas Eve’s dinner.
I am in summer right now, so of course I wore something lighter but a little bit more formal without being too fancy or over the top because that is just not my style. I opted for my white midi skirt from MaxMara because it is a classic, versatile piece but also super lightweight and comfortable. I could have gone fancier on the top but that is just not me. I went with a classic shirt in a beautiful light blue color because it is simple and classic without being too formal or too casual. A fact too is that I am away from home and I don’t have all my clothes with me so options are limited for me here so I don’t have much too choose from either.
Still even though being a simple outfit it was a big success I don’t know why but this skirt turns head every time I wear it, I suspect it is it’s bright white color as opposed to a an ecru that might be less shocking, but of course since it is a simple, classic garments you can be sure it turns heads in a good way as opposed to some not so classic elements (sequins, wild prints, etc).
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Hice estas fotos justo antes de la cena de noche buena, así podéis ver lo que lleve para la ocasión.
Como estoy en verano por supuesto lo lógico es usar algo fresco y ligero pero también al ser noche buena algo un poco mas formal pero a la vez simple, con lo cual este conjunto se ajusta a la perfección. Opté por mi falda blanca de MaxMara con su diseño clásico y versátil y lo más importante que es ligera y perfecta para el calor. Arriba en cambio opté por un básico atemporal de lo mas simple y casual pero que en conjunto con la falda queda mas formal que de costumbre, pero en su justa medida. Como estoy lejos de casa solo tengo una cierta cantidad de ropa por lo que tampoco tengo mucho de donde elegir y al final esta fue la mejor opción y la mas cómoda.
Aún siendo un conjunto muy simple fue todo un éxito, no sé porque esta falda siempre causa sensación me imagino que es su color blanco brillante que a diferencia de un blanco cálido o un crudo llama mas la atención, pero al ser una prenda simple y clásica puedo estar tranquila que se hace notar de buena forma al contrario de lo que pudiese pasar con elementos fuertes como lentejuelas o estampados recargados.
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Marc Jacobs sunglasses (get them HERE) | The Kooples classic shirt (get similar one HERE) | MaxMara white midi skirt (similar HERE) | Robert Clergerie heels | Chanel bag (get it pre-loved HERE) | Daniel Wellington watch (get it HERE)
I’ve been wanting “bad” weather since forever, it kind of reminds me of what people living in Souther California always say…I need some rain! Well I kind of need it too and so far besides last week we’ve been having awesome weather. I went out last night with a skirt and no tights, and even though I love it I crave some rain. Last week when we had rain the temperature was so tropical mild I went out like this thinking I was so perfectly dressed for the day, well guess what I was so hot! I could not believe my eyes seeing everyone dressed with parkas! Come on people its early fall, there is no need to feel so motivated with cold just yet. When I see that I think well what do these people wear in January? Astronauts suits? Of course we cant always be right on what we wear on terms of weather but I think it is so important to stay true to the actual season we are living and layer little by little.
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Llevo deseando que llegue el “mal tiempo” desde hace tiempo, me recuerda a lo que siempre comenta la gente del sur de California: “necesito lluvia!” bien pues ahora mismo yo también. Mucho de lo mismo aburre y con excepción de la semana pasada el tiempo ha seguido un tanto veraniego. Anoche salí con falda y sin medias y la verdad se estaba estupendamente, y aunque me encanta ese tipo de conjuntos la verdad necesito lluvia. La semana pasada cuando llovió (el día de estas fotos) salí tan contenta con este conjunto a la calle pensando que iba ideal para la temperatura. Pues bien grave error, pese a la lluvia hizo muchísimo calor! Veía gente por la calle en parkas y pensaba, como es posible? No me lo creo que la gente se motive tanto con el frío que puede llevar entonces esta gente en Enero, trajes de astronautas? Obviamente no podemos acertar siempre con el tiempo y es normal, pero veo bastante importante ya por una cosa de salud mental y bienestar general ir vestidos lo mas acorde con la estación real que estamos viviendo, es imprescindible estar cómodo todos los días de nuestras vidas para sentirnos bien y eso comienza por nuestro aspecto! Mi recomendación: añadir capas poco a poco según cambia el tiempo.
Marc Jacobs sunglasses | Petit Bateau top (get similar one HERE) | The Kooples trousers (get similar ones HERE) | Saint Laurent bracelet (get it HERE) | Robert Clergerie heels | Louis Vuitton bag
I have received lately some emails asking me what to wear for X or Y event. Well what I am wearing today is what I would suggest any women (no matter the age, hair color or figure) to wear for a semi-formal/special event.
As you know i’m a big fan of the LBD (little black dress), and even if this one is not so little, more of a mid-length I am still a big fan in general of black dresses. Investing in black dresses is always smarter over any other color, because they are:
1.- less noticed
2.- more versatile
3.- elegant above most colors
4.- classic pieces that will last forever (with a few exceptions of course).
Now if you don’t have the biggest budget to splurge thats ok because there are affordable options out there, one of which is this actual dress i’m wearing. It’s probably one of the less expensive garments I own but it also probably is one with the highest potential. So please don’t ever think you need loads of money to dress good, you just need to shop smart, that is the only secret, really.
I won’t even start about how many ways you can wear it, but when I have a few outfits posted with this same dress I will make a review of how to wear a black dress so you can get some ideas.
I’m wearing: Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses, Gap dress, Robert Clergerie heels and Chanel bag.
Today I am wearing one of the classics above classics: the straight jeans. As time goes bye more and more styles are being introduced in jeans, and some become classics pretty soon, while others take more time to be accepted by everyone. Well this style of jeans has been around probably forever and is one of the most versatile you will find. They are not skinny, not wide, they have an average length and rise, they are as neutral as it gets. That is a great advantage when you don’t have the time to plan an outfit and need something that will transition easily from day into night, from casual to semi-formal, etc. Today I styled mine with heels but of course I could have done exactly the same outfit with flats or sneakers and it would have worked just as fine.
I’m wearing: Ray-Ban sunglasses, American Apparel shirt, The Kooples blazer, Gap jeans, Robert Clergerie heels and Chanel bag.
