Short & Sweet

I hate to start this post on such a sad note, but I think it's fair to fill you in on what's going on with me right now. I injured my knee while playing softball last week. I am somewhat confined to my bed and can only walk on crutches, hopefully for just one week, I am still waiting to get more tests done to see what my next step is with this injury. I hope that this is a speedy recovery, especially because I am scheduled to travel outside the country for my friend's wedding next week. In this style post, I am sharing with you a look that I wore right before my injury.

There are a few hot trends for Spring and Summer that I just can't get enough of. Tribal patterns, the bohemian look, mule sandals, crochet details, tassels and fringe are some of my favorite, just to name a few. As you can see, I am getting a good use out of these fun mule sandals that I wore in my last post. I absolutely love them! They looked great paired up with these cute shorts that have a beautiful tribal print design. To keep this look simple and clean I chose to wear it with a white button up shirt, but wait...this shirt is not your average white button up. Check out the lovely crochet detail around the shoulders and upper arms. I also wanted this outfit to be colorful and cheerful so I added a neon pink handbag, a few accessories to give this look a touch of glam and...VOILA! You have a super sweet Summer look.

This outfit is perfect to wear out to brunch with friends, especially if it's outdoors. It's clean, colorful,and oh so chic.

Shirt: LOFT  (similar) | Tasseled Shorts: LOFT | Sandals: LuLu*s | Handbag: Target |
Necklace: Target | Bracelet, Ring, Earrings:  Forever 21

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoyed this post. Stay tuned for more fun Spring/Summer looks, plus my travel experience coming soon to the blog Enjoy your day loves!

Tropical Escape

Summer is just around the corner. Raise your hand if you are in need of a vacation...(raises hand). I am so ready for a vacation! This outfit makes me feel like going away to a tropical paradise. I would love to sit by the beach and enjoy the cool breeze while watching the sunset and listening to the sound of the waves and birds...ahh...wouldn't it be nice? The gorgeous flowers in this skirt, the light and airy top with a beautiful crochet detail, the wild tiger print fedora, the crochet shoulder bag, and these super cute yellow/green mule sandals make for the perfect ensemble to wear to a fancy dinner by the beach. Don't forget some very cool mirrored sunnies to top off this look and of course protect your eyes from the sun. 

I can't get over how fast the time is passing. We don't have control of the time, but we can definitely control how we want to use and spend our time. So let's make good use of our time and enjoy every moment. Out with the old and in with the new. Goodbye May and hello June! There are so many exciting events coming up for me this month. One of them is one of my best friend's wedding. I am ecstatic and so happy that my dear friend will be tying the know and guess what? This will be a destination wedding... wait for it... by the BEACH! Stay tuned because I have so much I want to share with you on the blog such as: my travel experience, some DIY projects I am currently working on for the bridal shower, photos from the wedding, and so much more!  

Blouse: LOFT| Paradise Pencil Skirt: LOFT | Yellow Mule Sandals: LuLu*s |
Crochet Bag: Target (similar) | Mirrored Sunglasses: LOFT | Fedora: Vintage

I hope you enjoyed this outfit post and that you too are able to enjoy some sunny days by the beach either close to home, or far away. Remember that every second counts. Think about how you can make good use of your time and be sure to take some time to relax and enjoy life.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'll see you on the next style post!

White & Denim

Memorial weekend is long gone and a whole new weekend is fast approaching. But before we get there, let’s rewind back to this past weekend real quick. This was a very busy and exciting memorial weekend packed with so many activities. I spent a lot of my time with my family. Between all the shopping, going to the park, cleaning and organizing, and preparing for our annual family barbecue I was ready to take a moment to relax, and that’s exactly what I did on Memorial Day…just relax.

Every year on the Sunday of Memorial weekend we celebrate our annual family BBQ/Dominican Mother’s Day, hosted by my dear cousin Eliana. This year she asked me to come up with a dress code for the event. Since I have been currently obsessing over all things denim, I decided to incorporate denim into the look.  I wanted this look to be very easy to put together so I chose to pair up the denim with white.  I love the white and denim combination because it’s nice and simple, and very versatile. The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing white or denim pieces. You can dress it up or dress it down. It’s great for the plain Jane or the fearless fashionista. I wanted all of us to match, but still wanted everyone to be able to express their personal style.

For my white and denim look I chose to wear something ladylike, dressy, with a bohemian flair. I paired a lovely white blouse with a denim A-line skirt that I recently purchased from Forever 21. I love the peasant or bohemian style of the top. The minimal crochet details and the flutter sleeves add a delicate touch to this blouse. The skirt also has a vintage vibe, which I absolutely love and always appreciate. I thought the two looked great together. I added these camel colored mule sandals (very on trend for this Spring and Summer), and a matching flap crossbody bag. I wanted the jewelry to be very minimal and subtle so I wore navy blue studded earrings, a thin gold feather necklace and a chunky turquoise stone ring for a tiny pop of color. A bold red lip, red nails, and a sleek, curly pony tail complete this bohemian chic look.

White Top: Forever 21 | Denim Midi Skirt: Forever 21 |
Flap Top Cossbody bag: Forever 21 | Shoes: Target

I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. The next time you decide to wear white and denim, I challenge you to take these very simple pieces to new heights and think about how you can create a look that represents your own personal style. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I’ll see you on the next style post!

In light of Dominican Mother’s Day, here are a few photos I took with my son Arthur wearing our white and denim outfits. Enjoy…

Casual Cool

The days, weeks, and months seem to be running faster than water. That’s an old saying that I would hear my grandmother say when I was growing up. You don’t realize it until you get older of course.  Some days I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. I have so much to do, and time just keeps going by faster and faster each day.

I can’t believe that Memorial Day is only a few days away. If you’re planning to spend this holiday on a boat or by the beach, I have the perfect outfit to wear to your party by the shore. I found an outfit that is reminiscent of summer, but perfect for those cool spring days. This nautical style striped jacket and skirt set that I recently purchased at LOFT (pssst…it’s currently on sale) has a casual, cool, and very sophisticated feel. I wanted to keep this look very simple, yet chic. I paired up the white and navy blue striped set with a chartreuse sweater to add in pop of color to the outfit. I know you're probably thinking I'm hot with all these extra layers. Quite frankly, I wasn't. I wore this outfit on one of those sunny spring days when it was in the low to mid 60s. For a more casual and comfortable look, you can wear this set with a nice pair flat sandals. I decided to glam it up a little by wearing it with white pumps, a nautical inspired statement necklace, and handbag.A bold red lip is just the touch to complete this look. This set is not only perfect for a beach or boat party, but it has a certain sophistication that makes it great to wear to the office.

Breton Stripe Jacket & Skirt: LOFT | Chartreuse Sweater: LOFT (similar) |
White Pumps: Michael Antonio (similar) | Handbag & Necklace: Charming Charlie

I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with your loved ones. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I will see you on the next style post!