What to wear to VALLE DE GUADALUPE

Hi Dears!!

Long time no see! I know ♥
I listened to one of the most frequent questions I get, living so close to a very important wine region...What do I wear to visit Valle de Guadalupe? Ok, I’ll explain these 3 inspos that I’m sharing with you today BUT, I’ll also tell you the most frequent faux pas I have seen on my visits to this beautiful place...

First, if you have never visited Valle or you haven't been there in a while, let me tell you it has changed and grown so beautifully!! Even though it's a day trip away if you are visiting from SoCal or a nearby area...I’d recommend that you plan for a weekend getaway and just stay at one of the boutique hotels that the area offers, which I have to say are spectacular by themselves...

Ok my friends, in our "imaginary" 3-day visit to Valle you're going to want to get there comfortably since you will probably be driving for a couple of hours...I suggest a really nice pair of printed shorts with an ultra-feminine top and super comfy pair of sandals and let’s wrap it all up with a cross body bag that-let's face it- is ALWAYS the best option for travel.

On our second day, I went a little bit fancier in my inspiration and choose a beautiful dress that looks elegant yet veryyyyy comfy and paired it with espadrilles (and we will talk about shoes in just a bit...) which are always synonymous of timeless elegance at summer time :) I also added Julie Vos jewelry, which I love because it's so unique and it adds a lot of originality to any outfit, especially when you are going for a bohemian look, one that a vineyard's visit calls for.
And last but not least, we have to think of what to wear on our way back from this viticultural dreeeeam ♥ Well, among some of the attractions that Valle offers is what is known as Glamping (yes you read that right, Glamping! Glamorous-Camping!! Here's a great example of said attraction, in case I left you thinking ;) Cabanas Cuatro Cuartos) and Craft Beer Tasting from local microbreweries! So perhaps, if you don't want to take the protagonist role from wine the other two days, you might want to check the local artisan beers before you leave ;) Obviously, this scene calls for a more relaxed look like in my third outfit suggestion...Some boyfriend jeans, a rocker-ish tank and a hat and you are ready to roll!!

Now, I said I was going to talk about shoes...The biggest mistake ladies make when visiting wineries is to wear HEELS!!! My goodness, it sounds so logical and simple yet, you would be surprised to see how many young beautiful ladies are "trying" to walk across the vineyards in 5-6 inch heels...I mean, ladies there is no way that you will be able to come out of that with dignity, I'm telling you! Ha-ha! Look, I understand that some gals want to add a few inches to their height and wouldn't be caught dead in a flat BUT, for those cases one can always wear espadrilles or a sensible wedge! But please, no "Lady-Gagaesque" platforms are needed for the wine scene.

Ok my ladies, I hope that you enjoy this post and start preparing your next weekend getaway to Valle de Guadalupe, it is WORTH IT!

Thanks for stopping by :)

♥

Liliana.

THE CHANEL WOMAN

Hello Dears!

One of the things that made me fell in love with fashion very early in life was...the ability to dream that it gave me...In my mind, clothes were not only clothes, they were companions to fantastic stories that I created in my mind, when sketching a little dress I used to think on "my woman's" life, not only how she looked but where did she come from, what would she achieve and obviously they were always living fabulous lives and embracing who they were to the fullest...they were like my "fashion super heroes" if you will!!! :)

One of my favorite fashion super heroes would be THE CHANEL WOMAN...I wanted to share with you a little inspiration of what I feel its the perfect style journey for a Chanel-ette :D (should be a word!)...I used actual chronological reference to the iconic pieces that Coco designed in different moments of her life and that were deeply linked to were she came from like the white collar dress resembling the little uniforms she had at Aubazine's catholic orphanage where she was raised...or where she went, like the sailor "Breton" stripe top that she presented on her 1917's nautical collection which was inspired in local fisherman that she observed during a visit on the french coast...And well, of course the tweed jacket which needs no introduction as it is an institution in itself!

In her 20's our Chanel Girl starts to discover the elegance of Chanel in a very shy and delicate way, she draws about her dreams and fears...she is yet to discover the power within her...Then, we have our Chanel Woman, she is probably in her 30's or 40's  at this point she knows who she is, she likes it and she is not afraid to wear the pants! both literally and figuratively speaking!! I imagine her being an Art dealer or curator, she is smart, cleaver, a cultured gal who knows exactly where she stands and where she wants to go...And then finally we have our Chanel Lady, she is now on her 50's or 60's, I imagine her to evolve into an Art collector! She is successful and spunky but extremely classy, she has nothing to prove because she is...THE BOSS!

Well my lovelies, I hope you enjoyed my little imaginary journey...do you identify part of yourself in her?

As always thank you for stopping by!
♥
Liliana.

BUSSINES & PLEASURE

Hello there! ♥

Today's post is inspired by those gals that travel often for work or business and want to make the most out of their suitcase space and their days spent on a cool town that is probably the host of a symphosium or a bussines meeting....

Here a fabulous dress that is to die for! and also like I love to say the outstanding "suporting actors"...very unique accesories that give any outfit the absolute twist to turn it into a great option for a different purpose...

Hope you enjoy and as always..Thank You for stopping by!♥
♥
Liliana.

TRENDS ♥ GRID PRINT

Hello there my loves!

Ok, everyone that knows me and/or read this blog, already knows I'm a sucker for black and white combos and for those of you who think we haven't had enough of the black and white prints trending...well, here is more for us to enjoy this year... I mean lets do a quick look back in time and as we all remember we have seen so far (in chronological order) dots, stripes, plaid, artsy Pollock-like, gingham, marble and now...GRID!

I can't tell you enough how much I love this trend! It is simple, demure but bold and strong at the same time! I find this print not pretentious and flattering all around!! LOVE ♥

Here I share with you a few options that I fantasize about :)

Hope you like it and as always thank you so much for visiting ;)

 ♥

Liliana.

COMFTY ELEGANCE

Hi Dears!

I have missed you!
Today I wanted to shared something inspired in this summer days of shopping and fun, I don't know about you...but I truly take my hat off for the gals that can go out and about, all around the mall wearing heels, I truly salute you if you are one! I wish I could because I can see how they come very handy when trying on some pieces that need that extra oomph...but I've made peace with the fact that I just can't go shopping in heels :) nevertheless, I do still want look put-together and elegant during my shopping adventures.

Here's a great maxi skirt with great visual impact that also offers comfort in the dressing room! all of this pieces are so easy, yet they all individually have something unique to them...the crossed & braided leather of the sandals, the stitching on this amazing Tory Burch crossbody, the saturated cobalt hue of the maxi, the open shoulder of an otherwise simple top...and the accessories oh! you know I'm a fool for accessories! ;)

Make up wise? I would love to see this with a strong lip to pump up the elegance and I would love a beachy undone wavy look or a great french braid! ♥

Well that is my idea of a comfty-elegant combo, hope you like it and wish you a great summer of shopping and fun!!

Thank You All for stopping by!

 ♥

Liliana.

LINES I ♥: Julie Vos

Hi Dears!

Today I had to talk about JULIE VOS!! I am an avid fan of their very unique designs. Also I have to confess I am the worst when it comes to taking care of faux bijoux :/ I mean I try to take them off when I wash my hands of course, but no matter how hard I try the metallic look fades very quickly for me and that awful coppery gold comes out (yuuuk)...When I found Julie's Collections it was the perfect solution to all my jewelry troubles ♥...All her pieces are 24K Gold Plate and therefore hold their beauty for a long long long time :D 

All the pieces I own always guarantee someone complementing me or asking me about them, so I decide to post this so you can all enjoy this wonderful creations. 

An insider tip I can give you is, each week they have the "FRIDAY DEAL" and this means one or more of the most coveted pieces go on sale for that day! I have bought for an example rings that range from 75-80 USD for 20-40 USD!!

Also, you can enjoy a 15% off on your first purchase just by subscribing when you open the website.

Ok ladies, well I have given you all my knowledge about this fabulous brand that I truly enjoy :)

Happy spring shopping!

Thank You All for stopping by!

 ♥

Liliana.

PASSIONATE

And Finally...If the date is with your BEAU, your One and Only ;) you are free to go ALL out, wild, sexy and provocative! All the items here scream PASSION therefore I would keep the lipstick demure...besides, with this outfit I don't think it would stay on for too long anyway!! ;D

So, hope you enjoyed the 3 inspirations for Valentines and Thank You as always for stopping by!

Wish you had a wonderful weekend full of friendship and love.

♥

Liliana.

FLIRTY

OK! So lets say you do have one of those dates where the "situation" is kind of a grey area hahaha hence the gray top on my inspo ;) One of those friends that you are not sure about, been friends forever, has never made a move, but still you don't openly talk about your past relationships or present crushes and you kinda wouldn't let him see you with no make-up on hahaha...meaning deep down it matters a bit! :D You don't want to present yourself in a way that it looks like you are throwing yourself at him hahah but secretly you care! This is the perfect outfit, simple, chic, but with a kick of edge ;)

Stay tunned for PASSIONATE!...

FRIENDLY♥

Hello Loves!
So Valentine’s is closer and closer and I have always love this date, even if the detractors say that it's only a marketing thing for us to buy things, honestly I think that in our very fast-paced lives it doesn’t harm to have a day to remind all the wonderful people that surround us just how special they are :)(Should we remind them every day? YES. Is it sweet as hell to have a special day to give them heart themed reminders of our love? YES!!). And the best of all...It's not only a day to celebrate romantic love but also the most amazing kind of love(in my opinion) which comes from our friends, family and pets also! ♥ – So, on that note I wanted to start a series of posts with outfit options depending on what kind of a date you will have this Saturday! YAY!

Starting with the FRIENDLY DATE…..

So if you are celebrating with your family or a long time friend even if it’s a male friend but that kind of friend that you just know there’s no(nor will be ever)any romantic interest  then I would suggest turning off the sexiness and turning on the sweetnes!! Be comfy! No need for push-ups, spanxs or garter belts here! Hahaha... I would go with the universally flattering jeans and blazer and just pair with something that evoques this special date. The first time I saw the iconic COMME DES GARÇONS heart print it was on a magazine and it has always hypnotized me in a very sweet way 

Stay tunned for the FLIRTY one….. ;)

VALENTINE'S CRAVINGS!!

Hello Loves!

An exciting weekend is coming :) so I wanted to share with you some Valentine's inspired gifts, some of them are splurges, some of them are utility and some of them are just plain art, but we can all agree they are ALL to die for! ♥♥♥♥

 

1. COMME DES GARÇONS Heart Logo T-Shirt 

2. L'AGENT by AGENT PROVOCATEUR Mirabel Cream Lace Bra & Susperders

3.VALENTINO "Rockstud" Leather Clutch

4.DOLCE & GABBANA Wool & Lace Cardigan

5.CARTIER Love Ring

6.LA PERLA Lace on cotton tulle brief

7.CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Corafront"

8.NARS "Jungle Red"

9.1882 LTD Mr.Brainwash Fragile Hearts plate

10.KATE SPADE "Dear Valentine" Heart Studs

11.SONIX Stripe Heart iPhone 6 Case

More Valentine's posts coming!!!... ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

♥

Liliana.

NEED

COLD: SURVIVAL KIT

Ok Dears :) so I‘ve always admit I am not a cold weather lover, that is just being honest…however I don’t see why we can take advantage of this gelid days by adding a few fun wintery pieces to our wardrobe…because lets face it even though stores and retailers are pushing the spring  clothing down our thoughts already, we’re still going to have a good almost two months of cold feet, hands and ears ;)

So here is my survival kit, I included some basic amazing pieces that are practical enough to mix and match probably with half of your already acquired winter wardrobe but unique enough to add a little spice to any ensemble.

Hope you like them as much as I do and as always thank you so much for stopping by!

♥

Liliana.

NYE OUTFIT IDEAS: Host or Queen?

Hello Dears,

Well, what a year this has been and how fast did it went by!! I want to thank all of you sweet readers that have made this year so exciting for me, I had some fun changes in my personal life this year which prevented me from posting as often as I wanted to, but I appreciate you coming back to see what was new :) 

I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that ALL of your dreams & projects materialize and that 2015 brings you a ton of health, peace, fashion and fun!!!

And speaking of fashion...what is the best way to stay stylish thru the year? By ending it with style of course!!! So, no matter if you are rocking your looks at a fancy club or if you are hosting a party yourself, here are a few options to look the part and closing this year as fashion-fabulously as you want 2015 to be!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARRRRRR!! CHEERS!!!!

Love,

♥

Liliana.

ESSENTIALS & TRENDS: The Plaid Button Down

Hi Dears!!

So the cold winter should be here, although in my town it hasn't really kicked in, this week we had days around 80 degrees! That is what inspired me to share this essential which is also a huge trend right now! This is a garment that you will be able to have for years and years and you will get a lot of use out of it...I can go on and on about all the great things about them but lets go to the point:

VERSATILITY: As you can see on my inspirations you can take your shirt from edgy to preppy to sophisticated in a snap! just by adding a pair of distressed jeans, a trench coat or a pencil skirt!
COMFORT: Plaid shirts often are made of flannel or a nice blen of cotton and .... so this means that they are not only cozy but also they only get better in time, the more you use them the softer they will get. Also, they are not tight (or they shouldn't be) so you always feel
like you can move around because the look is meant to be a relaxed and cool one!
LONGEVITY: Even though we are seeing this trend everywhere we go now,  plaid has always been around in one way or another so investing in a nice plaid shirt will definitely pay off because pretty much they never go out of style :)

Here a few great options:
UNDER $20
UNDER $60
UNDER $100
UNDER $150

Enjoy shopping and thanks for stopping by!
♥
Liliana. 

Cool & Cooler!

Hi Dears,

I have been missing you so much, I've been working really hard on my new collection of dresses and that has kept me away from you all but I am back more inspired than ever...

Today's outfit is for the days to come...or at least what we think is coming haha--thanks global warming!...Ok so let me rephrase, for whenever our weather gets cool it is imperative to be prepared to be cooler ;) This is an outfit that works perfect because it offers layers, if you get to a place that has heating you can take the scarf and jacket off and you would still look like a 10!

I specially love this BAUBLEBAR statement earrings because they take an otherwise simple outfit to a higher glam level, and make this look complete!

I hope you enjoy the last days of hot weather and start preparing for the most elegant season :)

Thanks for stopping by! ;)
♥
Liliana.

ALTUZARRA FOR TARGET

Hi Dears!!

Is that time again...another great Target Colaboration, this time is ALTUZARRA's turn. It was just 2 days ago that we were drooling over the new SS15 collection on the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runway and now we will all have easy acces to the beautiful, wearable and practical pieces that this young designer has for us!

Here I share with you some of the options and price ranges that we can expect and I am sure that you -as I, will run to your nearest Target this September 14 to get your hands on one of this pieces.

So, remember to set your alarm this Sunday and hope you enjoy the shopping. In case you don't have a Target near you here is the link so you can be ready to click! ALTUZARRA for TARGET

Thank You for your visit!

♥
Liliana.

Forever Sun

Hey Dears!

The day is GORGEOUS! and I just thought to myself wouldn't it be nice to have sunny days forever??? :D  I leave you with this very inspiring outfit for a day like today. The beautiful sundress puts everything together...and I am sharing the rest of the info below, I hope you enjoy this awesome SUNDAY!


Thanks for stopping by! ;)
♥
Liliana.

OUTFIT BUILDER

Hola Dears!

Have you ever bought something that goes with NOTHING in your wardrobe but you just had to have it? Well, that was my mother when I was growing up, needless to say the woman has two and a half closets!! Ha-ha. I remember her saying:"Oh I just love this bracelet"(that she had nothing to pair it with)then she HAD to get the shoes, the bag, the dress and everything else to make it work....I think it was just a cleaver way to justify her shopping addiction, but anyway, on today's outfit that its exactly what happened to me with this amazing Baublebar earrings, they are the star of the ensemble and even though they are sold out(sorry ladies!) I have some wonderful and VERY affordable options below that are equally amazing!!!!!

PS. I am also obsessed with the bag!!!!

Thanks for your visit ;)
♥
Liliana.

ESSENTIALS: Summer White Dress Perfection

Hey Dears!

I think we all have those non-stop days that make us nervous, because we know we will be moving from appointment to appointment throughout the day and we're not going to have that much time to change. Today's essential is THE perfect option, stay in the same dress and just change the accessories and voila!

A White Dress like this just HAS to be in your closet, its a maxidress so it has some sophistication implicit to it, I love the fit and V-neck, its very flattering to almost all body types + white is a universally flattering color :)

When looking for this essential on your next shopping trip, the main thing you have to check for is a quality fabric! The secret to a great looking white dress is the softness of the material, therefore a stiff fabric or one that easily wrinkles will not be the best investment, you either can go for a great jersey that has some good weight to it or silk, any of this two would be the safe way to go.

Below you can find the exact same dress I use for inspiration and two other options in different price ranges:

$$$$ NORMA KAMALI

$$$ Zappos
 
$$ Nordstrom

Enjoy shopping and thanks for stopping by!!

♥

Liliana.

EFFORTLESS

Hello Dears!

I know we all have those days where you really wake up not in the mood to glam it up, not in the mood to be supercolorful but you still have to look polish and put together because you have that bussiness lunch you just can't cancel or that meeting with a friend in a very social spot where you know you're gonna bump into acquantances and people in your circle that are part of your professional life and you must pay a little effort without the effort haha...In those cases the answer is NEUTRALS!! Oh yes !!

Put them together and just pair with a detail of neutrals that pop like this Michael Kors Clutch that is really what pulls everything together!  You can get it HERE !

I think this is sexy, feminine and definitely demure enough to say: "That girl didn't try too hard but darn it she looks goooood!!!! :D

I hope you recreate this soon in one of those mornings...

Thanks for stopping by!

♥ Liliana.