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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THE LOOK: BUSTIERS AND HIGH WAISTED SHORTS

Ok guys, just as promised earlier today. Here's the bustier and high waisted shorts complete look. If you didn't have the chance to look at the outfit details post click here to find out where I got all these lovely pieces. 

Enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

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OUFIT DETAILS: BUSTIERS AND HIGH WAISTED SHORTS

So, you guys didn't think I was done with my bustier did you? In fact I still have a few other ideas cooking up that I want to share with you further on. You're gonna love them. 

Today I'm showing you a way to wear a bustier with high waisted shorts. Again, the key word here is "high waisted." I bought this linen high waisted shorts a couple of years ago at Massimo Dutti. Whenever I need great classic pieces I go to Massimo Dutti. They're really good quality considering their price (although in Guatemala Massimo Dutti is not really cheap like in Spain). Every single piece of clothing that I've bought there has lasted me a very long time. This shorts are also incredibly versatile because of their neutral color, you can pair them up with several other tops and look great. I'm thinking a classic white button down shirt, basic little white t-shirt, a soft button down silk shirt, or a gingham bustier like the one in this post. I once wore this shorts with the cutest sailor stripe top with short ruffled sleeves, also from Massimo Dutti. The great thing about this outfit (aside from the fact that the shorts cover my not so tight stomach) is that the neutral color of the shorts allow the bustier to stand out and be the center of attention, which is exactly what we want. 

I visualize myself wearing this outfit while on vacation in Rio de Janeiro. I'm always fantasizing about being in Rio de Janeiro and you'll here me say it over and over again. 

Right now I'm showing you only outfit details. Why? because beauty is in the details and because it encourages fantasy and creativity. Later on today I'll be uploading the complete look post. As always, you're  just gonna have to stick around fo mo! 

Shorts: Massimo Dutti

Bustier: Anthropologie

Hat: Scotch & Soda

Bag: Massimo Dutti

Necklace: Vintage

Sunglasses & Opticals: Zara

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SAILS UP!!! NAUTICAL STYLE TIME!!!

Hello everyone, I'm happy to announce that I'm finally home with my family and friends in Guatemala. I'm only here for a few days so I'm gonna try to enjoy it as much as I possibly can. I'm going everywhere and doing everything.

If you guys only knew what a mission it was this morning thanks to the HEAT PARADE!!! My flight was scheduled to leave at 12:35pm. I knew the Heat parade was taking place at 11am so I thought that if I left my house at 8am I would have no problem (mind you I live practically in front of the arena). Anywho... to make loooooong story short: I walked down to Biscayne Blvd to look for a cab, couldn't find one, I sweat like a pig, walked back to my building, called a cab company, waited two hours, no cab, walked to the parking lot where I had my car, noticed my car had zero gas, drove down to Flagler to look for a gas station, put gas, drove to the airport, left my car parked there, dragged my luggage to American Airlines, and made it JUST IN TIME! Just thinking about it makes me anxious all over again, so let's just forget about all that and thank God that I'm finally here with my people. 

Today I have a nautical inspired outfit to share with you guys. I don't know why but lately I've been experimenting with my girlie side, the one I had lost a while ago and finally got it back. If anything this dress is G-I-R-L-I-E and you know what? I love it! I'm not gonna be in denial of my girlieness anymore, I'm just gonna embrace it. 

Dress Anthropologie

Shoes Massimo Dutti

Vintage bag

Vintage necklace

Shoes Massimo Dutti

Sails up!!!

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MASSIMO DUTTI SALE!

(English)

Yesterday I bought these beautiful patent leather nude pumps at Massimo Dutti on sale for Q399 (the equivalent of like $50). The original price tag was Q1, 299 (about $163). I'm beyond happy with my shoes! Pointy shoes are really the best for me because my feet are so long and skinny, round ones feel like a massacre! Today I'm wearing them with my off white Rag & Bone jeggings and J.Crew white button down shirt. Classic chic! 

(Español)

Ayer me compré estos lindos tacones de charol color carne en descuento por Q399 en Massimo Dutti. El precio original era de Q1, 299. Estoy demasiado feliz con mis nuevos zapatos! Los zapatos de punta son de verdad los mejores para mi ya que mis pies son muy largos y delgados, los redondos se sientes como una masacre! Hoy los estoy usando con mis pantalones jeggings color crema de Rag & Bone y mi camisa de botones blanca de J.Crew. Clásico chic!

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MADEMOISELLE RETRO

(English)

I shared my first Mademoiselle Red post on July 10 2012.  So many incredible things have happened since then. So many changes. That first post was my all time favorite until this one. Thank you Shanila for such beautiful pictures! We had to battle with the sun but we did it! I give you Mademoiselle Retro. My mother bought this dress for me at BCBG in November last year. It's one of those dresses I wish I could wear more often. It's beautiful, it's classy, it's incredibly comfortable, and the coloring is just the perfect one for me. What can I say about Mademoiselle Retro, she's strong, she's cultured, and she's undeniably chic. She exudes elegance and confidence. She's ready to take over the world. 

(Español)

Mi primer post de Mademoiselle Red lo subí al blog el 10 de julio del 2012. Cuántas cosas maravillosas han pasado desde entonces. Tantos cambios. Ese fue mi post favorito por mucho tiempo hasta este. Gracias Shanila por estas imágenes tan lindas! Tuvimos que batallar con el sol pero lo logramos! Les traigo Mademoiselle Retro. Mi madre me compró este vestido en BCBG en noviembre del año pasado. Es uno de esos vestidos que quisiera poder usar más seguido. Es hermoso, es elegante, es increíblemente cómodo y el colorido es perfecto para mi. Qué puedo decirles de Mademoiselle Retro, ella es fuerte, es culta y es indudablemente chic. Rebosa elegancia y seguridad en sí misma. Ella está lista para tomar el mundo y hacerlo suyo. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Shanila Menendez shanilaphoto@gmail.com

HAIR & MAKEUP: María Cristina Acquaroni 

STYLING: María Cristina Acquaroni acquaronicristina@gmail.com

DRESS: BCBG Max Azria

SHOES: Steve Madden

BELT: Vintage

EARRINGS: Vintage

HAT: Massimo Dutti

WATCHES: Vintage

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LITTLE MISS BOW TIE CHIC

So I ended up staying in Miami much longer than planed. I was supposed to go back to Guatemala today but my Cuban family surprised me here and now I'm staying till December 23 so I can spend my birthday in Miami and celebrate it with some of my favorite people. Here's another one of my fashion adventures "Little Miss Bow Tie Chic". I've always been a huge fan of the lady-gentleman look so I hope you like it and maybe feel inspired to try something similar yourself. 

Resulta ser que paré quedándome en Miami más tiempo de lo planeado. Se suponía que yo regresaría a Guatemala hoy pero mi familia cubana me sorprendió aquí y ahora me quedo hasta el 23 de diciembre para poder pasar mi cumpleaños aquí y celebrarlo con algunas de mis personas favoritas. He aquí una otra de mis aventuras de moda "Little Miss Bow Tie Chic". Siempre he sido una fan del look dama-caballero así que espero que les guste y quizás se sientan inspiradas a probar algo similar.

HAT (SOMBRERO): Zara

SHIRT (CAMISA): Mango

SKIRT (FALDA): Massimo Dutti

BOW TIE (CORBATA): Zara Uomo 

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LITTLE MISS RED STYLISH OUT ON THE PORCH

My dear readers I have to apologize for not posting any Little Miss Red Fashion Adventures posts for two weeks. I was taking a break from everything in Guatemala enjoying my vacation in Miami with family and friends. Needless to say my head was someplace else. 

Today Little Miss Red is back with her frizzy hair and stylish outfits. 

Mis queridos lectores, tengo que disculparme con ustedes por no subir ningún Little Miss Red Fashion Adventures post por dos semanas seguidas. Estaba tomando un descanso de Guatemala disfrutando de mis vacaciones en Miami con mi familia y amigos. Esta de más decirles que mi cabeza estaba totalmente en otro lugar.

Hoy Little Miss Red está de vuelta con su cabello frizz y sus atuendos con estilo. 

SKIRT (FALDA): Massimo Dutti

TOP (BLUSA): Massimo Dutti

BELT (CINTURÓN): Massimo Dutti

HAT (SOMBRERO): Zara

NECKLACE (COLLAR): Anthropologie

BAG (BOLSO): Urban Outfitters


PHOTOGRAPHY (FOTOGRAFÍA): Shanila Menendez shanilaphoto@gmail.com
HAIR & MAKEUP (CABELLO Y MAQUILLAJE): Fernanda Gomar mus_hus12@yahoo.com
STYLING (ESTILISMO): Maria Cristina Acquaroni info@mcacquaroni.com

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LITTLE MISS RED IS WINTER READY

August is long gone and September is almost gone, prepare yourselves everyone the winter season is almost at your door. Good bye to sexy maxi dresses hello to beautiful winter coats and hats. Of course Little Miss Red is always fashionably ready, and this time she's ready to face the winter with glamour and style (Although winter doesn't really exist here in Guatemala but it can get a little chilly around November and December). 

PHOTOGRAPHY- Shanila Menendez shanilaphoto@gmail.com

STYLING- María Cristina Acquaroni info@mcacquaroni.com

COAT- Marni

PIN- Marni

SCARF- Massimo Dutti

HAT- Ophelie Hats

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SAILOR STRIPES MEETS COLORFUL SCARF

What I wore today on Style Sessions...

BLAZER- Massimo Dutti

TOP- Mango

JEGGINGS- Rag & Bone

HAT- Banana Republic

SHOES- Massimo Dutti

WATCHES- Vintage

EARRINGS- Vintage

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LITTLE MISS FINISHING SCHOOL

Good morning everyone! It's Little Miss Red Fashion Adventures Tuesday.  Like I told you yesterday, on this occasion Little Miss Red is sent to finishing school to learn how to be a stylish and educated lady (although she already was). From walking up straight to how to become a charming hostess she learned it all. I guess a little finishing school doesn't hurt anyone, not even free spirited Little Miss Red. 

PHOTOGRAPHY- Shanila Menendez  shanilaphoto@gmail.com

HAIR & MAKEUP- Fernanda Gomar  mus_hus@yahoo.com

STYLING- María Cristina Acquaroni  info@mcacquaroni.com

DRESS- Massimo Dutti

T-SHIRT- Massimo Dutti

BELT- Mango

PEARLS- Vintage

WATCHES- Vintage

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LITTLE MISS RED PITAYA

Can't you tell tropical chic is my favorite look of all? What's not to like about it? In faaaact, what's not to like about everything tropical! Tropical weather, tropical food, tropical beverages, tropical music, tropical colors, tropical people, everything! I love it! I'm always funner in tropical places (and on Saturday's, random fact).

Anyhow... Today's look is a combination of colorful fun pieces with more classic and understated ones, which proves amazingly well how versatile a blazer and a pair of jeans can be, they truly are two of the most important pieces any woman should own. 

A while ago I found a little jewelry box filled with vintage watches that used to belong to my dad. I thought to myself...If someone out there invented the stackable bracelets trend why not come up with my own stackable vintage watches trend? Needless to say I did (ok, I'm sure someone else has already done it). I had to do something with all those watches. Of course there isn't a  day I don't bump into someone who feels compelled to ask why the hell I'm wearing 4 watches that don't work lol! This reminds me of the time my cousin got married and I decided to wear a very eye catching head piece with black feathers sticking out, everyone kept on asking me how many black crows I had killed to make my headpiece. Did I care? NO! I looked stunning! Always go with your instinct but if you're not so sure about it and need some encouragement, contact me! I can help you become your most stylish self. 

I give you Little Miss Red Pitaya! 

What the hell is pitaya? For those of you who have never heard of it pitaya is an exotic fruit very common of our region, another tropical wonder. 

PHOTOGRAPHY- Shanila Menendez  shanilaphoto@gmail.com

HAIR & MAKEUP- Fernanda Gomar  mus_hus12@yahoo.com

STYLING- María Cristina Acquaroni  info@mcacquaroni.com

HAT-Massimo Dutti

BLAZER- Massimo Dutti

T-SHIRT- J.Crew

JEANS- Mango

SCARF- Mango

NECKLACES- Anthropologie

WATCHES- Vintage

Pitaya!!!

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DOLCE OUTFIT

Tonight I'm invited to attend the DOLCE party. DOLCE is a Guatemalan TV show showcasing local designers and artists. Today they are throwing a cocktail party to present the last episode of their first season. My friend Debora Fadul of Chef de Mon Coeur is doing the catering and of course I'm attending to support my fellow artist friends. 

Here's what I'm planning on wearing tonight now that I'm in the neon tropical mood, despite the fact that today the weather is horrible. I know! I'm in perpetual denial of our weather but I don't give a......

CARDIGAN- J.Crew

SKIRT- Romeo & Juliet Couture

BANANA TOP- Bershka

SHOES- Chanel

HAT- Massimo Dutti

WATCHES- Vintage

EARRINGS- Atelier Boutique

RING- C'Santos

CLUTCH BAG- Vintage

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MADEMOISELLE RED

For our first session together Shanila and I decided we could have our photo shoot at her place, I'd never been to Shanila's house but I'd heard really good things about it, and plus I know she's a professional so I of course said yes, I always trust the people I work with, there's a reason I decided to work with them on the first place.

When I finally got there I see this beautiful white mediterranean inspired house with blue doors, I instantly fell in love with it.  Because of the whole style and idea of my outfit we decided to go upstairs and have our session on the terrace where there was a lot of light and texture on the walls and floor. 

I wanted to portray a modern day mademoiselle who finds inspiration in moments of solitude and who at times needs to set herself apart from the world to find comfort and inner peace in the arms of tranquility. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Shanila Menendez

STYLING: Maria Cristina Acquaroni

HAT: Massimo Dutti

BLOUSE: Mango

SKIRT: Romeo & Juliet Couture (Atelier Boutique)

BAG: Chanel

BOOTS: Vintage

BELT: Vintage

CONTACT SHANILA
shanilaphoto@gmail.com
(502) 4745-4094

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