30 Days, 30 Outfits: Day One

• "Coco" Cap-sleeve & Cowl-neck Sweater: GUESS Jeans
• Pinstripes & Sailor Buttons Pencil Skirt: Stoosh
• "Brotherson" Wedges: Aldo {also seen here}
• Sunnies: Le Pink & Co.
• Diamants Legérs De Cartier Necklace: Cartier
• Diamond & Platinum Cuff: David Yurman
• Carnelian & Silver Bracelet: Julio Benez, Artisan LA
• Garnet & Gold Bangle: BCBG
• Garnet & Gold Ring: Vintage, Family Heirloom
• Topaz, Pavé Diamonds & Platinum Ring: Vintage Reproduction, Gift
• Diamond & Rose Gold Ring: Vintage, Family Heirloom

xoxo,

Savvy Saturdays: Miami Heat, Part II

In case you missed last week's Miami Heat: Part I, here's a bit of a refresher:

Julia and Mariana Garcia are twins taking the world of fashion by storm.  They are two of the chicest ladies I've had the pleasure of reviewing...  so much so, a two-part Savvy Saturdays had to be set in motion. 

Separately, they're fashionista's taking the city of Miami on a tour-of-beauty. 
Together, they're an unstoppable force.

It may or may not take two to make a thing go right.  What's for certain is that these two can't go wrong.

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MARIANA has a bit of a wanderlust streak.  Her current role at a luxury retail firm - supplying big-screens that vanish into mirrors & video surveillance for some of the biggest names in the world - will soon have her traveling to Hong Kong.  Thereafter, she's booking it to NYC with her marketing-genius sweetie and going back to school to study Business and English Lit.  Got Motivation?

Anyone can see that she's stunning.  

Don't be fooled.  She's only half out-of-this-world.  The other half is very down to Earth.

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A few notes about where I live and a short walk through my typical Savvy Saturday morning.

 My backyard is Delray Beach.


I like to start my Saturday morning with some form of exercise, whether it's a bike ride, yoga or a light jog. 


I'm not a heavy breakfast eater so this meal is perfect for me - Ezekiel bread (what I like to call "Whole Foods bread"), avocado, tomatoes, shredded cucumber and S&P. 

The guy and I are big on snorkeling and there's an awesome spot by our house. These photos were taken with an underwater cam -- how clear is that water!

Forever 21 Romper, Aldo Cowboy Booties, Revlon "Dark Rose" lipstick 

Okay, okay, so I know why you're here.  You want the goods on fashion from the girl next door. I LOVE that EstoyJeSuis posts exactly that every Saturday and I'm so excited that my sister and I get to share our styles with you. 

Although I love trends, I try to pick items that will last more than one season and can be mix-n-matched with other pieces... comfortable yet cute and, best of all, affordable. 

I am all about high-waisted anything! Since I have a small waist and curves all around, a romper is a great way to conceal those Puerto Rican caderas {hips}.  

"Modern Mod" is what I was going for with this number. {I thought the alliteration might go well with Savvy Saturday's}. What I love most about this is how simple and effortless it is to pull together. 

The dress is a black crochet Anthropologie mini. I paired it with ankle booties to make for more of a wintery ensemble (as wintery as Florida gets, anyhow). Add some eye liner and big 60s hair -- voila, a complete chic look with only two pieces! 

I'm a big believer in the {however cliché it may be} concept of "keep it simple, sweetie." There are bigger things in life to stress over than what to wear and styling your hair. With that said, get your posts on girls! Men, if you have a lovely and talented lady in your life, and I'm certain you do, tell EstoyJeSuis about her. I adore reading about girls and women, just like me, strutting their stuff to the next fashion show, the coffee shop or the laundry room. Don't doubt yourself and definitely don't spend an ounce of time telling yourself "I'll do it when I look better." You are fabulous. 

I can't wait to see the next Savvy Saturdays and I hope it's yours!

                                                                       xoxo,   

Mariana & 

Raspberries, Blueberries, Gingham... It's a Picnic!

Prior to shopping for the next lookbook pieces, I picked up the bestie {who had the day off, unexpectedly. HOORAY!}.   

Her wardrobe, and I mean everything in her closet, is near 98% vintage: circa 1920 - 1950.   

Today's ensemble played well with others, mine in particular.   

So 

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let the photos commence!

the school girl and Vivien Leigh

the HAM & the CHEESE

hot pink picnic-plaid oxford, "Eliot" by MADEWELL
cream loose-knit sweater, GUESS JEANS
shorts w/ gold button detail, TORY BURCH
lone-tone argyle knee-highs, ANNE KLEIN
nude Brotherson Wedge, ALDO

xoxo,

The Unbearable LIGHTness of Being

xoxo,

It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's De -- well, you know

Lovelies, my apologies for going amiss!

Yesterday, I received a delivery filled with the tender lacy goodness of a peachy-pink asymmetrical blouse {one might call it a poncho?} of which, thanks to one of D's precious sisters, I am now the proud owner!

Lacy Poncho by Billabong, Booties by Aldo  Pin It

I paired it with an India green paisley camisole, a camel-colored mini and some wide-ankle booties.

Swathed in my new attire, I stepped out with Ali -- also in her beach-city finest -- to enjoy some baja cuisine, an inspiring lecture and panel discussion followed by a late-night trip to the theater.

I had the pleasure of watching My Week With Marilyn.  Applause all around to Michelle Williams for her portrayal.  However, I was disappointed in the writing and make-up for Julia Ormond {be she ever-so-exquisite} as Vivien Leigh.  

I grew up in a small town in

Viven Leigh
Courtesy of Fashion Loves Film

the South and as a Southern girl, it is a right of passage that we watch Gone With the Wind countless times from the age of understanding {I was nine} on.  That being said, many of us dreamt of being Scarlett, inheriting her  decadent wardrobe, her temper complete with inescapable charm, terra and, of course, Clark Gable's affections.  Often sided with that obsession is one with the devastatingly beautiful Ms. Leigh.  Hence, the following {I'd like to think} educated assessment: 

Viven Leigh's bouts with manic depression and real-life Scarlett-isms are widely known.  Julia Ormond, with her innate delicacy, indeed played Leigh as a warm and loving individual yet, overall Leigh was written as a bit weak-willed and/or mild-mannered {call it what you will} and her beauty not properly pronounced.  

Albeit, the film is My Week With Marilyn, this bitter pill was swallowed & is now duly noted.  

Moving on.

I'll end with two new finds 

{soon to be gifts for unsuspecting friends!}: 

Left: DELETTA  Halter: 

Beige w/ Coral accent & Mustard tie
Right: Beautiful Bottoms London 

Antique Bird Drop Back Playsuit

PLUS, a Friendly Feature   :

   Bohemian Bisoux Vintage 

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Deletta Halter pairs best with:
BBV's The Cora (cir. 1960's) 

& BBV's The Hepburn (cir. 1950's)