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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OUTFIT DETAILS: 1940'S RETRO INSPIRED ROMPER

You guys want to know why I decided to start these outfit details posts? Here it goes...

Most of the time people pay way to much attention to celebrities and famous bloggers lives, what they wear (meaning brands), where they are going, what they are doing, and how they are mix and matching their clothing to copy or imitate or to simply find inspiration to create their own outfits or fantasize about having a different kind of life. This is perfectly fine, I do it myself too, but how often do we really take the time to appreciate what makes a piece of clothing or accessory or shoe so special? When do we pay homage to the little details? If there is something my mother taught me when I was a little girl it is to appreciate even the smallest of details because they are what set apart something average from something spectacular. Sometimes I go inside high end designer boutiques to literally dissect each and every piece of clothing just to marvel myself. I love to feel the fabrics and appreciate each and every sartorial detail because that is in fact the integrity of piece. That is exactly why I fell in love with fashion, not because I wanted to be surrounded by luxury and labels, but because I fell in love with the integrity of clothing, the little details. 

Ever since I moved to Miami and started school again I've been feeling a new wave of inspiration and creativity flowing inside of me. Don't get me wrong, I love my native Guatemala, it is the most beautiful country but I guess I just needed a little change. When I came here I noticed all my clothes where mostly jeans and in neutral colors (don't ask me why, I was going thru a phase). I looked boring and I was boiling (of course). So I decided to go shopping for colors, and prints, and everything short. Now I get excited when I dress in the morning, a feeling I had lost. Now I feel feminine, and girlie, and sexy, and all things good. One of the pieces I bought on my shopping expedition is this floral print romper from Leifnotes that I bought at Anthropologie (my happy place). Reason I love it so much is because it's design and cut has a 1940's retro feel to it, and we all know I love retro. Take a look at the little details around the sleeves and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Wait till you see it on me. This time I thought it would be interesting to wear it with my Scotch & Soda (my other happy place) fedora but I would love to find the perfect turban to wear with it (and retro looking Prada sunglasses). If anyone knows where I can find one let me know. Meanwhile enjoy the little details and stay tuned for the complete look coming later on.

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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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OUTFIT POST: HOW TO WEAR A BUSTIER AND TULLE SKIRT

Ok guys, just as promised. I procrastinated for a little while buuuuut here you have it, a complete outfit look. Yet another narcissistic post about me. I kind of wanted to stop with the narcissism which is why I started doing the outfit details posts but you guys asked for it, and of course you're wishes are my command (not all though, I'm not getting naked). I'm telling you, moving to another country is not easy. In Guatemala I had a cool background for my outfit posts and I also had a team of incredible professionals working with me on my Mademoiselle Red posts but now that I moved to Miami I have to start from zero all over again. It's ok, no biggie, we did it once, we'll do it again. Ain't nobody got no time to be afraid of new challenges. I have faith that God will lead me to the right people and when I least expect it I'm gonna be working again with amazing creative people. 

By the way, I can't believe my necklace flipped around in most of the photographs, sorry for that, photographing oneself is not easy. Anyhow you get the point. Also, In case you didn't get to see the outfit details post click here. 

Bustier: Anthropologie

Skirt: Anthropologie

Necklace: Anthropologie

Shoes: J.Crew

Sunglasses: Vintage

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BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS: HOW TO WEAR A BUSTIER AND A TULLE SKIRT

For quite a while now I've been infatuated with bustiers. I think that if worn correctly they can make you look beautiful and feminine and since now I've been experimenting with my girlie side I'm even more infatuated with them. 

Back in Guatemala I could never wear a bustier, mostly because its nearly impossible to find a bustier there, and then there's a whole lot of other cultural reasons that I just won't get into right now (boring). Anyhow, the fun good news is that now I live in Miami (yei! The sunshine city) where I can wear a bustier whenever I want to wherever I want. Which is exactly why the other day while I was hanging out with my friend Michelle at our happy place (Anthropologie of course) I couldn't resist myself and bought a gingham bustier and the most wonderful high waisted tulle skirt. 

Now, remember girls, the most important thing you need to keep in mind when wearing a bustier is to pair it with something high waisted. I mean if you have a flawless, flat, fatless, fit abdomen then forget this but if you're like me and the the rest of the women in the world, then try to keep this in mind. Otherwise don't go saying I didn't say so. Also if you're a petite girl you might want to try wearing a skirt that is not as full as this one. Very full skirts can make you look a little childish when you're petite, unless of course this is the look that you're aiming for. However, if you think you can pull it off and it makes you feel beautiful and happy, then by all means go for it, be fearless, I admire a woman with an adventurous spirit. 

I know that some of you have been asking for complete outfit looks (meaning me wearing them), which is why today I'm finally modeling for you (woohoo!). I try to keep you guys happy, you know that. However, you're still gonna have to stick around for the second post of the day because right now it's all about the little details. 

Enjoy guys! Stay beautiful! 

Skirt: Anthropologie

Bustier: Anthropologie

Shoes: J.Crew

Necklace: Anthropologie

Sunglasses: Vintage

I can't wear to wear this for Sunday brunch! 

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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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STYLE BY RED TEST KITCHEN: SPINACH & EGGS

Ok, I know I told you I was gonna start my Style by Red test kitchen posts with the fried chicken and jalapeño coleslaw sandwich/burger recipe but something came up first. 

This morning when I woke up I had totally different plans. First I wanted to go to the beach and then I was supposed to have brunch with my friends but I had to cancel everything and go on a different direction. Reason is I'm going to Guatemala tomorrow and I needed to get a lot of things done.  Since I wasn't gonna be having any brunch or mimosas with my friends anymore I decided to cook something yummy for myself. Here's my own healthy, yummy, easy to cook, home made brunch. 

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STYLE BY RED: BEACH ESSENTIALS

This morning I woke up feeling like going to the beach for some fun in the sun. Unfortunately I had to cancel my plans because tomorrow I'm going to my beautiful Guatemala for two weeks to visit my friends and family and I have quite a few things to do before I leave (clean house, do laundry, go to Publix, finish work, do some last minute shopping for family, the usual). I've been living in Miami for three months and I never go to the beach! Which is why starting July 8th (this is when I come back from Guatemala) I'm going to the beach every Friday with or without someone. This is going to be my new Miami tradition. I'm gonna wake up early, go to boxing classes at Fight Club, then I'm gonna grab a smoothie at Jugo Fresh and then I'll be off to the beach (and then later on maybe I'll meet my friends for happy hour). This is why I moved to Miami, I wanted to experience a different kind of life and that is exactly what I'm gonna do. 

Anyways, basically this are my beach essentials (minus the sunblock and the obvious beauty necessities). 

Reiss bikini that I bought at Bloomingdales in Aventura Mall, Scotch &Soda fedora hat, Zara sunglasses, vintage necklace, ethnic style beach dress I bought at Playa del Carmen a few years ago, Grace Coddington memoir, Naked juice (or any other kind of nutritious juice), and last but not least my iShuffle. 

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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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STYLE BY RED BEAUTY FIND: LANCOME BAUME IN LOVE

Good morning everyone! Today I'm posting really early but I just have so much to do later. I'm so impressed at how quick this week has passed by. Maybe it's because I'm sooooo looking forward to going to Guatemala and visit my family and friends. Guatemala may lack a lot of things that the cosmopolitan cities abound of but Guatemalans are by far the nicest and friendliest people in the world. I miss that. 

Anyhwo... I have a lipstick story to tell you. I'm not a huuuge lipstick girl. There was this time a couple of years ago that I tried wearing lipstick every day but in the end I just found it to be a bit uncomfortable for many reasons. Don't get me wrong, I think that lipstick is a wonderful thing but when it comes to my day to day I try to avoid it. However I do admit that sometimes my lips look a little dry and pale, which is why the other day while I was at Nordstrom's in Village of Merrick Park buying facial creams (what a mission it is to be a woman) the nice sales lady at Lancome introduced me to Baume IN LOVE lip balm (of course she did) and I loved it (of course I did). It moisturizes my lips and it adds a tiny bit of color so I don't look so lipless. Now I feel like my lips can't live without it. 

How cool is this makeup bag I got as a gift for my purchase. The wonderful thing about spending shitloads of money on beauty products is that in the end you MIGHT just get a gift with purchase. If you don't then for sure you get free samples (woohoo).

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TEACHING OUTFIT DAY #1

My former teacher Michelle Sterling founder of the Sterling Style Academy approached me last year to talk about the possibility of me teaching the 3 day intensive course on fashion styling and personal shopping in Spanish here in Miami (also going to teach in Mexico). Since I always like a new challenge of course I said yes. Today was my first day teaching and I obviously I wanted to look great. Here's what I wore. 

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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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STYLE BY RED TEST KITCHEN

When I just moved here three months ago I bought this issue of Bon Appétit because...Well...It got me at hello with that photo obviously and because I wanted to start cooking yummy things. I've always dreamed of having my own kitchen, one that I don't have to share with other messy people. After the first trip to the supermarket my chef dreams where instantly frustrated, first because I totally get anxious in supermarkets (sooooo many options), and second because there was no way I could eat all those fruits and vegetables that I had just bought, after a couple of days everything had gone bad and my money down the drain (Whole Foods hellooooo). Needless to say I stopped buying all sorts of colorful and beautiful eggplants, broccolini, zucchini, etc... Howeeeeeveeeeer now that I've re-started Style by Red I've decided to put my chef dreams in full motor running again. I'm calling my new epicurean segment "Style by Red Test Kitchen." I was inspired by my fabulous friend and vintage maven Pamela Castillo (check out her online vintage marketplace Market Publique) who is always cooking the yummiest things and posting photos of her epicurean creations on Instagram. I tell her she needs to do something about her culinary passion, open a bistro, write a book, start a blog, something! She rocks! You guys have to stick around to see this because I'm super excited about my new culinary adventure. My first kitchen stunt is going to be this fried chicken and jalapeño coleslaw sandwich with spicy mayo. I'm gonna have to invite friends over for brunch because otherwise there's going to be a lot of food waste and we don't want that. Anyways food is supposed to be shared with the people you love, food is supposed to bring people together. 

Stick around to see what happens my friends!!! 

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