OUTFIT POST: HOW TO WEAR A 1940'S RETRO INSPIRED ROMPER

Good morning guys! We're halfway thru the week so you should be happy. When you least expect it it's already Sunday and you're having a hangover from all the weekend's partying woohoo. 

Yesterday I shared with you the details of my retro inspired romper or like my friend Hans says, shorteralls, whichever suits your fancy best. Today I'm showing you the complete look. The "shorteralls" are Leifnotes from Anthropologie, shoes are from Massimo Dutti (most comfortable heel ever), necklace is vintage, sunglasses are from Stradivarius (I Think), and the fedora I bought at Scotch & Soda. Like I mentioned in the outfit details post, I would love to wear this outfit with an actual vintage or vintage inspired turban and retro looking Prada sunglasses. Wouldn't that be awesome (red lips, cat eyeliner, and massive amounts of mascara of course). 

This outfit is specially flattering for those women who wish to create the illusion of a curvier figure. Why? Because it has an hourglass silhouette (defined waist, loose bottom, and volume around the shoulder areas). Also flattering for women with a triangle shape body because the sleeves help to create the illusion of a more proportionate figure. In overall a very feminine, womanly, but also playful look. 

Hope you like it! Have fun creating outfits yourself. Remember, you never know who you might end up inspiring with your own creativity. Believe it or not there's always someone watching you. 

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SUMMER DRESSING 101: STAY FRESH AND FASHIONABLE

Yesterday was my second day teaching the fashion styling & personal shopping class in Spanish for the Sterling Style Academy here in Miami. The girls are learning a lot and they're starting to talk like real professionals already. Today is our third and last day. The third day is the funnest because we get to do what us ladies love doing the most: Shopping!!! But before I head off to class I wanna show you what I wore yesterday. It's Miami, so that means it's incredibly hot, and it's a fashion class so it's important to look fashionable and professional. Here's a good way to wear flower prints this summer without looking too girlie or matronly. 

Belted flower printed jumper from Anthropologie

Patent leather and satin neon orange pumps from J.Crew

Vintage necklace that belonged to my beautiful grandmother 

My three signature vintage watches that belonged to my father.

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HOW TO WEAR A BUSTIER PART I

Rule #1 to looking great when wearing a bustier top is to pair it up with a high waisted skirt, or pants, or shorts as long as it's high waisted. Doing this helps you avoid too much midriff exposure, specially helpful if your abs are not THAT toned up. Here I put together a colorful, feminine, bustier summer look to try during the day. You know, sometimes I can get a little crazy in the colors and prints department. If you're not a prints and bright colors person you can always try something in solids, or neutrals or both. Perhaps mix one solid neutral with another solid bright or print. Creativity is the limit. Explore, be bold, be daring, have no fear! 

Bustier from Anthropologie

Skirt, bag, shoes, and sunglasses from net-a-porter

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BUSTIERS, POLKA DOTS, AND MIXED PRINTS

Here's a preview of my bustier look. There's still a couple of things missing to keep the suspense going on and you still have to actually see it on me. Here both bustier and shorts are from Anthropologie (obvi), and the amazing statement necklace is from Chat'e. 

Don't be afraid of getting wild and crazy with prints!!! I say go for it. Worst case scenario you end up looking like a member of Cirque de Soleil.

Sometimes something as simple as the right statement necklace makes all the difference in the world.

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WONDERING HOW TO WEAR PRINTED SHORTS?

Today is all about new trends to try, and since I love shearing with you some of my favorite places to trend search here are some really cool ideas from other stylish bloggers around the globe on how to wear printed shorts featured this week on TRENDTATION. Trendtation is THE place to share your daily looks with the rest of the fashionista community. If you like to take pictures of your daily creative looks you must join Trendtation, and while you're at it take a minute (or less) to look me up and follow my own looks. 

Click here to read the complete post on Trendtation

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GIOVANIA FOR ATELIER BOUTIQUE

Last week I posted a photograph I took of Giovania for Atelier Boutique, she looked so pretty that I had to share it with you. Today I'm posting the rest of Giovania's photographs wearing Alice Yim for Atelier Boutiqu. Two perfect outfits for a summer evening out, fun and chic. Two simple and stylish ways to wear shorts when the heat starts to rise. 

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GET SHORTY: DENIM CUTOFFS

Denim cutoffs seem to be the hot thing right now that the heat is starting to rise. If you're forced to follow a strict dress code during the week denim shorts are the perfect way to liberate yourself and have fun during the summer weekends. But... how short is too short? What's the right fit? How's the best way to style them. Easy, here are three simple tips to follow according to InStyle Magazine which I read all the time because I consider it a style bible:

1. Daisy Dukes are over. So kiss provocative good-bye. The spirit of this cute style is completely casual and playful, but exposure isn't the point. The idea is to free your legs, not bare your bottom.

2. Summertime, and the fit is easy. Size up to avoid tightness around the legs, and let the waistband sit on your hips. The hem should hit where your thigh starts to taper. Anything longer feels dowdy.

3. What's new? Go beyond blue, try neon, floral, ticking or ikat prints. Top with a shaped jacket over a tucked-in white shirt with espadrilles, sandals, sneakers or even low boots.

I prepared two outfit ideas for you, hope you find them inspiring.

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