Red, White, and California Blues

Happy Memorial Day! I'm feeling so thankful for my big brother and everyone who is or has bravely served for our country! I'm sending love and prayers to all the families who have lost their loved ones. They are not forgotten, but forever in our hearts.

Take me back, back to Cali, Cali.

 I don't think I'll ever get tired of visiting L.A., especially because I finally got some sun! I love when my skin gets darker in the summer. I feel like my clothes pop better when my skin has a glow. Lately it's been raining so much here in Dallas, so I'm ready to go back to sunshine and this gloomy weather to be over already!

For this summer look I have paired a chambray bustier top with a cream crochet midi skirt. I enjoy playing with different textures, particularly chambray, not only is it light and comfortable, but it also is perfect for maintaing a relaxed denim look. Since this top had a low neck line, I wore my favorite big boho necklace. I wear this silver neck piece with so much, it goes with just about everything. I love that I can go from day to night in this outfit by simply changing my shoes to something more casual. Although I personally would prefer to wear this in the evening over the day. 

Can I just express how happy I am that I finally got some sun! I love when my skin gets darker in the summer. I feel like my clothes pop better when my skin has a glow. It's been raining so much in Dallas lately. I'm ready to go back to sunshine, and for this gloomy weather to be over already!

Photos by - Khris Garay

Monochromatic Look: Boxy Tee and Culottes

Culottes are back this spring! 

I like to embrace this pant shape in a clean monochromatic look. I went with all black of course, and paired these pleated wide leg trousers with a boxy crop top tee, and wore my favorite lace up heels.

Culottes can be tricky because of its length and silhouette, but this pair hit my leg at the right spot for my height. If you're worried about how you will look in this trend, start with a solid color culotte like black or white because it'll appear more sleek and high fashion. This is the perfect modern outfit that is both comfortable and chic. You can go to work and then straight to dinner with this contemporary ensemble. 

Fun Fact: Spring 1927 culottes had found its place in the wardrobe of active, fashion conscious women. This silhouette has been around long before but it was trending like crazy in the 30s, and it also made a comeback in the 60s.

FEATURED ITEMS

Shirt - Top Shop

Culottes - Zara  (get a similar pair at H&M)

Shoes - Zara

Photos by Lynnet Perez

Best of the 2016 Met Gala

The 2016 Met Gala is all about fashion! I always expect to see new fabulous and crazy designs on the  red carpet.  With this year's theme- Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, I was exceptionally excited because I'm interested in working with technology in my designs. I found a few looks that I absolutely adored, and some that I thought was boring, especially for a costume benefit at an art museum. I was impressed with a few of the guests who stayed true to the night's theme. 

Game over, Claire Danes won best dressed! She graced the red carpet in this pale blue princess gown by Zac Posen, that actually lit up with fiber optics. This is hands down the best of the 2016 Met Gala, not only is this dress stunning on Danes, but it perfectly embodies the theme of the night: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. I'm so pleased with Zac Posen for designing this dress, this is exactly what I wanted to see at the Met.

Karolina Kurkova in this phenomenal Marchesa dress, designed by Georgina Chapman. This beautiful gown will react to your emotions by lighting up! I love that Chapman included IBM technology in her design for the Met. This is also one of my favorites for obvious reasons, and because I got to meet and talk fashion with the Marchesa team, as well as the designers, Karen and Georgina Chapman. Everyone was knowledgable and so sweet!

Edris Ilba in Tom Ford won best dressed in menswear in my book! Sometimes the men suits all look the same, but Edris looks so clean and modern.

 Blake Lively in Burberry.

 Poppy Delevingne in a Marchesa dress and Oroton bag.

Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbana.

Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace.

 Ciara wasn’t rocking Givenchy or Versace. No, she was wearing a custom gown made by good ‘ol H&M and she looks stunning. I love that she honored the night's theme, Manus x Machina and wore this silver wig with her look.

The Olsen twins in their signature monotone draped ensembles, accessorized with Fred Leighton jewelry. I love that they always stay true to their style so they're always on my "Top Looks" list.

The Weeknd and Bella Hadid matching in all black.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley kept it sleek in Ralph Lauren Collection.

Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger and Zayn Malik in Versace. Malik's sleeves is the reason this couple's ensemble looks so amazing. His stylist did a great job matching his date.

Beyonce in Givenchy.

 I included Beyonce to this list mainly because this was a lot of people's favorite. She looks beautiful in this latex dress, but I wanted to expect more from her. I wish she would have been more original and shut the met gala down; especially after getting all the buzz from her latest album, 'Lemonade'. 

Anna Wintour, host of the 2016 Met Gala, of course in an ornate white Chanel Haute Couture dress with fringe.

The  Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art May 2, 2016 

Leave a comment and let us know your favorite Met Gala look!

Spring into Summer

Summer, I'm ready for you!

With school finally coming to an end, this by far has been the busiest week of the semester. I'm producing my very first graduating collection, and also working on a few projects outside of school. I'll be involved in some fun things this summer that I can't wait to share with you. Until then, I will continue to post weekly. Be on the look out for new tips and trips, and seeing more of the fashion world! 

This was such a good day, and the weather was perfect! I went to dinner with some friends then to a fashion show. I wore this sporty dress by Alexander Wang, and paired it with these opened toe shoes with zipper detailing.

Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions on what you want to see next!

FEATURED ITEMS

Dress - Alexander Wang

Shoes - LF

Bag - Zara

Photos by - Serrandon

Olive Green Spring 2016

Today I'm missing my birth state, California. I miss the weather, the beach, the food, and the shopping. Los Angeles (LA) is definitely one of my favorite cities to shop in because of the chill vibe it brings to fashion. My last visit in LA, I hung out in Melrose where I found a great deal of cute stuff that I would never find in Dallas. One store that left an impression on me was The Shop in Melrose, yes, The Shop is the actual name of the store. This boutique is perfect for someone who is into that carefree look, better known as the "LA style." They carry a great variety of clothes from vintage shorts and shirts, to chic dresses and everything in between.

I left with so many amazing pieces for the summer, including this outfit I wore to BOA Steakhouse for dinner. This knit sheath dress came in a couple of different colors, but I picked olive green because it's the perfect neutral to wear if you’re warm, and teams well with so many other hues.  It's green shade is warm in its undertone, so I knew it would work with my complexion, especially after I've gotten some of that Cali sun. 

A lot of people that are not familiar with fashion colors, think that olive is only for the fall, when that most certainly is not the case! It's seen on spring runways by designers like Peter Som, Marissa Webb Marc Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren’s who have all featured olive garments. There are some colors you can wear for more than one season, depending on how you style the look.  Be sure to keep an eye out for similar warm tones Spring/Summer 2016.  

FEATURED ITEMS

Dress - The Shop at Melrose

Photos by - Khris Garay