I Want: Summer 2013 by Forever 21

Floral Blouse for $23

Scarf Print Shorts for $18

Wayfarers for $6

Oh Snap! Tank for $15

Rose Head Wrap for $5

and if i could, i'd buy a TON of tropical printed bustiers but i got body issues. specially after spending spring break in nicaragua - no gym, just beer. therefore, my lil beer belly will not be out n about in a bustier.

every time i'm bored i check out forever 21 online and my mouth always drops, it's so damn cheap! so when i need a new wardrobe i walk in right before i hit the gym. however, i feel like everything is so much better 'quality' when i look at it online. once i'm at the store, i'm like 'eeh' (shrug)..(walk out the store). once it gets warmer in nyc, i'll check out these pieces n maybe i'll buy them.

forever 21 also has a cute indie 'festival' capsule collection featuring Sky Ferreira, just in case you are headed to Coachella, u lucky bitch!

February MoodBoard: Misses Pink

Can a girl ever have too much pink? I think NOT!!!

my laptop case by Marc by Marc Jacobs - hot pink! 

my fun spiky 'hellraiser' flats by Unif - hot pink!

my boxing gloves - pastel pink!

my velvet turban by Forever 21 - hot pink!

my new lipstick by Maybelline "Colors Sensation" collection - Vivid Rose #875!

my new Valentine's heart case from Target's Valentine's Day home collection - red and pink hearts!

my Christmas present obsession, Kate Spade wallet - hot pink!

and thanks to the Convoca Barcelona PR team, I have been gifted what I would like to call a "Valentine's edition" pink and red pair of sunglasses by Etnia Barcelona! 

even my new bedding from Target is PINK!!!

perhaps like how bulls are turned on by red...i am turned on by pink?

therefore, here are just a few more PINK items that should be IN my closet.

A scent from the botanical gardens of Balenciaga Paris, inspired by the woman who is beautiful but dangerous. An enchanting fragrance composed of a green accord twisted by an exhilarating note of juvenile freshness. 

- By Balenciaga

Shoes

Serena Ankle Platform Sandal in Multi by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA

PINK PARTY EXCLUSIVE Skytop Sneaker in Pink by SUPRA

 

Hot Lips lacquered sterling silver ring by Solange Azagury-Patridge

i saw a bargain version but in red by Bar III at Macys...almost bought it, i guess i didn't pull the trigger since it wasnt pink

which by the way, my valentine's mission is to find myself a beautiful PINK or red big stone blinged out ring! help me find one!!

ooooo trust me i'm gonna end up buying every single shade of pink, red, and orange from this bold lip collection by Maybelline!

Valentine's Day lip service scarf by C. WONDER

idk who this fashion blogger is but i believe she is wearing the same Michael Kors Resort 2012 hot pink dress as J. Lo (which was also worn by Brooklyn Decker and knocked off by Topshop).

Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2012 Hot Pink Dress

What I Wore: NYE Party

It's quite difficult to appreciate yet again my terrible pictures but I wore a black jumpsuit by BCBG MaxAzria to my NYE party on the Carnival Destiny cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman along with some basic black pumps by Elin Kling for GUESS Marciano and Forever 21 necklace.

What I Wore: the actual black BCBG jumpsuit - screen shot from BCBG website

 

my inspirations: Nanette Lepore SS13 RTW

my inspirations: former Harper's Bazaar Russia editor and current freelance writer, Miroslava Duma @ Paris Fall 2012 Haute Couture Street Style

more photos of Miroslava Duma: the street fashion 5xpro blog

my inspirations: MANGO campaign

 

my inspirations: model, Lina Zhang @ Paris Fall 2012 Haute Couture Street Style

before Chanel Haute Couture show

more photos of Lina Zhang: http://vanessajackman.blogspot.com

 

Personal Style: The Bow-Tie

I am not a personal fashion style blogger but every once and a while I like sharing my poorly edited personal style looks jajajajajjajaja. In this case, my new bow tie from the Forever 21 men's section and sheep sweater from Old Navy (tooooo cute!). The bow-tie is probably my favorite men's accessory and thanks to Masculin Feminin looks we girls are now pulling it off - the bow-tie has now crossed the border, become unisex and will not only be seen on Mr. Alber Elbaz of Lanvin, suave basketball players in shiny suits or delectable Chuck Bass (oooooooooooo0h Chuck!)

are you ready to cross-over?

Alber Elbaz | Lanvin | Creative Director

Chuck Bass | Gossip Girl

Darren Criss | Glee

photo via Street FSN blog

photo via lookbook.nu

photo via lookbook.nu

photo via lookbook.nu

photo via lookbook.nu

my look inspired by Holiday Style by Gayle ( J Crew Fashion Director )

black blouse with leather detail - Shantall Lacayo
gray sheep sweater - old navy
crystal statement necklace - J Crew
bow tie - forever 21 mens

Looks We Love | J Crew Holiday Style by Gayle

What I Would Wear: Work

have you ever watched Two Broke Girls? well if you haven't its based on two (yes, broke) girls living in Brooklyn, trying to make rent each month by waitressing but still enjoy an occasional bargain at the Salvation Army.

I've never been to big on shopping at the Salvation Army or at the many 'vintage' shops New York has to offer but if u have time, you can find some good designer or consignment deals. 

New York is crazy expensive (unlimited metro card runs a steep $110 each month) but when you walk by the bright END OF THE SEASON, SALE, CLEARANCE, or STORE CLOSING signs, you can't help yourself! so i've been making the rounds at the $5 H&M sales, 60% off Gap sales, and 30% off Aldo sales! and by making the rounds i mean: selecting pieces, debating the 30 person fitting room line, feeling the guilt trip and run out. hey! i'm no longer a recessionista, i'm just another broke girl with her first job looking for a $5-$15 deal that won't hurt my savings. i've actually been wearing my Gap slim crop pants at least 3 times a week in these past 2 months. besides the fact that i love them. i need to save struggling through the desperate need of at least some easy to dress tops for work! ASAP!

Aldo, Red Pumps: on Sale for $49

Gap, Green Easy Straight Cropped Pants for $49.95

Forever 21, Bib Necklace: $8

Forever 21, Key Necklace: $4

Gap, Striped Sweater: $19.99

Forever 21, Purple Cardigan: on Sale for $13.99

Aldos, Gray Oxford: on Sale for $40

Gap, Red Pencil Skirt: on Sale for $39.99

Celebrity pictures via People Stylewatch.com

EMMA STONE wearing Burberry outfit, Jennifer Meyer jewels and red Brian Atwood pumps at a press event in Seoul, Korea.

KRISTEN STEWART wearing a burgundy Chaiken Fall 2012 collection blazer and pants, simple All Saint tee, and a BaubleBar yellow Neon ID bracelet.

 

Inspiring: Cameron Diaz

Actress, Cameron Diaz wearing black and white polka dot Christian Dior full skirt dress with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Leopard Shorts by Forever 21 for $19.80

Photos by People Stylewatch, Forever 21, Refinery 29.

What to Wear When: Traveling

Two very good friends of mine are headed to Madrid to get their Masters and I wish them only the best of luck and safest of travels while in Europe. So besides all the apartment and winter wear advice I've already them with - here's another tip - it's going to be a very long ride there. I don't even want to think about it. I traveled on AA for over 23 hours including layovers (but not including my Nicaragua-Miami flight) because the flight was so cheap to Florence. I think I was wearing black leggings, a simple white tank, pink scarf, ballerina flats, and houndstooth cape - oh! and sunglasses of course (because 23 hours you tend to look like shit)! - I seriously don't know how Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and Victoria Beckham do it?? I'm sure they fly commercial sometimessssss. 

Anyways, I remember when flying was a big deal and we would all get a little dressed up. I'm not a big fan of people wearing UGGS or baggy ass Victoria Secret pajama pants already but seeing them look like that while flying too!? Come onnnn!! Can you try a little? Atleast in Europe you're already going to look or sound like a tourist but do you really gotta dress like that? For example, please watch the 1st episode of the Jersey Shore goes to Italy - that's embarrassing! They are embarrassing already - yes, i know - but I'm talking about the traveling look.

So I put a few pieces up from Forever 21 - super cheap and most importantly comfortable. Sunglasses to hide the bags, slip on sneakers, boyfriend capris pants, graphic tee, and casual printed leaf dress with a 4-inch sleeve.

My airport style usually includes: converse sneaks, black leggings, black and/or white top, colorful scarf, Jackie-O sunglasses and a HUGE bag in case my luggage is overweight LOL.