Trend Alert?

I don’t usually use the blog as an outlet to discuss or dissect runway shows and/or their trends, but there was one unexpected item making an appearance on top haute couture runway shows recently that has me really intrigued as to whether or not it would go further than that as a trend.
I don’t know about you guys but as much as I love my beautiful high heels, I actually don’t wear them very often. They can be gorgeous and even flattering, but oh the unnecessary pain they inflict onto us stares right back at me whenever I stand in front of my closet trying to decide on footwear for the day. I confess to having fantasized, more than once and usually after wearing a pair for hours, about living in a world free of high heels; a world where looking presentable doesn’t involve any kind of torture; where comfort meets fashion; where you can look just as fashionably fierce in sneakers as Carrie Bradshaw did in her sky-high heels.
I suspect I’m not the only one who has had some version of this fantasy, and now, guess what? The fashion masters of the universe seem to have decided to cut us (and our tortured feet) some slack and filled their most recent runway shows with sneakers everywhere! The most fashionably looks by the likes of Chanel and Dior were paired not only with sneakers (after all, vans and converse have long been acceptable as a form of fashionable footwear for certain looks), but with very sporty looking ones. We are talking couture gowns paired with a Chanel sparkly version of the athletic sneaker, people! Kind of shocking, isn’t it? It really does take the eye a bit to adjust to the sight of haute couture head to ankle, followed by runner shoes.
Now, here’s what I’m really curious about, finding out your thoughts on this subject…what do you think of this newly proposed trend? Do you predict it will translate to the streets? Will the masses embrace it? Will sneakers become ubiquitous outside of the gym and running trails? Or will it go just as far as the edge of the runway strip? A trend just for the fashion eccentrics of the world? Would you wear a classic Chanel tweed jacket and skirt with your favorite running shoes?
That what do I think you asked? I think it might take some time to get used to the sight of sneakers accompanied of what we considered “dressed up” or serious clothes…but we’ve been dreaming about this day for way too long to let this opportunity pass us by. So yes, I predict somewhere in the not too distant future, even the most appalled judges of this trend will be taking it out for a test run.

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Chanel Spring Couture 2014

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Christian Dior Spring Couture 2014

Photos from Style.com

Look of the Day: True Colors

Well, I figured before continuing on the topic of my weight and body image, I would do a proper Look of the Day post about this outfit. Plus, I hadn’t showed you all the pictures of it, which you might notice look way better than my usual amateur photos, and I have Norma Ibarra aka Lapir0 to thank for that.
Norma is a friend of mine and we go waaay back. We actually met in pre-school if you can believe it. After kindergarden, we lost contact and didn’t see each other for 20 years. Then, thru the wonders of Facebook we reconnected, and have become really close friends. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see each other very often because she lives in Canada.
Of course, when I saw her for a day back in early January, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to have a photoshoot with her because she has become quite the photographer in recent years. She is also a blogger so if you want to check out her awesome photography work, as well as to find out about her travel adventures and passion for mountain biking, go straight to lapir0.com. I promise you will love her… It is hard not to with her endless energy and enthusiasm for life and everything she does.
Now, about the outfit, black & white is not only a classic combination, but at the moment it’s a big trend too. Also, neon will also continue to be a huge trend this season, which I’m ecstatic about because I am so not done with all these fun colors.
Finally, let’s talk about stripes (another trend du jour), not only are they super fun but if worked right they can also be super flattering. This dress is a perfect example of it, the stripes are masterfully arrange to highlight and slim all the right spots. As you probably already know, vertical and diagonal stripes are slimming, while horizontal can add volume, so use them wisely.
So, what do you think about all these current trends? Will you be rocking any of them this season? Please share!
Have a fantastic week you guys!

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Photos by Norma Ibarra - Lapir0
 Dress: H&M - Bag: H&M - Necklace: H&M
 Neon yellow necklaces used as bracelets: H&M
 Shoes: Jessica Simpson - Pink watch- Casio (borrowed)

Pues pensé que antes de continuar con el tema de mi peso y auto imagen, haría un Look del Día oficial con este outfit. En parte porque no les mostré todas las fotos de este look, las cuales tal vez noten están mucho mejor que mis usuales fotos amateur, y tengo que agradecerle a Norma Ibarra alias Lapir0 por eso.
Norma es una amiga mía de hace años. De hecho, nos conocimos en maternal si lo pueden creer. Después del kinder nos perdimos la pista y no nos vimos por 20 años. Pero gracias a las maravillas de Facebook nos reconectamos y nos hemos vuelto íntimas desde entonces. Desafortunadamente no nos vemos muy seguido porque ella vive en Canada.
Así que cuando la ví por sólo un día a principios de enero, no podía desaprovechar la oportunidad para tener una sesión de fotos con ella porque se ha vuelto todo una fotógrafa en años recientes. Ella también es blogger y si quieren checar su maravilloso trabajo de fotografía, además de sus aventuras de viajera y apasionada de la bicicleta de montaña, vayan directo a lapir0.com. Les prometo que la van a amar… Y como no hacerlo con su interminable energía y entusiasmo por la vida y todo lo que hace.
Ahora, respecto al outfit, el blanco y negro no sólo es una combinación clásica sino que por el momento también es una gran tendencia. El neón es otra tendencia que continuará fuerte esta temporada, y afortunadamente para mí porque sigo obsesionada con estos divertidos colores.
Por último, hablemos de las rayas (otra tendencia del momento), no sólo son super divertidas sino que además usadas correctamente pueden ser super favorecedoras. Este vestido es un ejemplo perfecto de ello, acentúa y disimula todos los puntos indicados. Como probablemente ya saben, las líneas verticales y diagonales adelgazan, mientras que las horizontales añaden volumen, así que úsenlas sabiamente.
Qué les parecen estas tendencias de moda del momento? Piensan lucir alguna de ellas esta temporada? Cúentenme porfa!
Espero que tengan una semana fantástica chic@s!

Trend Alert: Two much?

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Andy Torres, photo taken from Style Scrapbook

You know by now that I am obsessed with statement jewelry, and necklaces in particular. For me the bigger the better, but even I was a little surprised to find two of my favorite fashion bloggers (and personal sources of inspiration!) doubling up the fun by layering two statement necklaces in one outfit. Is this a new trend? Are we soon going to see layered statement pieces everywhere? I’m not so sure about that. I love the results Andy and Hallie achieved with their pieces, they do look fabulous, but this might be a tricky trend to pull off for the rest of us. What do you think? Is two too much? I guess I’ll have to test this one myself… And of course I’ll let you know how it goes.
Have a great weekend darlings!

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 Hallie, photo taken from Hallie Daily
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