Closets&Drawers: March 2015

Anything for Selena

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Who doesn't know Selena? At least everyone I know definitely knows who she is. As a child a grew up hearing her songs and always trying to dance like her. One of the greatest artist of Tejano or Tex-Mex music. Tragically all of that came to an end with a deadly shot 20 years ago today.

I have a special spot for Selena in my hear because being a latino girl she was and will be a role model and someone to look up to. She made it, she made it big and she gave hope for the rest of us. we could be and do anything we set out minds to.

Here is a small appreciation post for the loved Selena. Her love of fashion was definitely present. Many years have passed and many more will pass and you will always be here.

"Be strong minded and always think that the impossible is possible"

-Selena Quintanilla

1971-1995

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Pure and White

Saturday, March 28, 2015

I don't usually put together outfits that are completely white but today I seem to have been inspired by the sunshine we're having here today. Not only that but it is also a trend that's going to be everywhere this spring.

Talking about trends, I seem to have incorporated about three different trends into this outfit without even knowing it! Lets start with the beautiful white shirtdress! This dress is so elegant and chic. The cut of the sleeves, the tie around the waist. I just love it! Brings back a 50's vibe to me. Some black open-toe mules because those are definitely making a comeback. I didn't want to use a closed shoe because I wanted this outfit to be fresh! Adding a yellow bag to bring some color into the outfit.

Hope you enjoy the outfit. What are your thoughts?

Pure and White by elisabethzm featuring a gold cuff bracelet

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Wearable Trends for Spring

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Believe it or not, spring is here. It's kind of hard to believe if you live in Chicago like me. Either way, that shouldn't stop us from wanting to look great with this moderately good weather. In spring I always seem to be a bit at a loss at what to wear. It's not my favorite season so that could possibly be the reason. For all of you who love the spring season here are a few of the trends that you will definitely be finding everywhere. Have fun, mix and match and overall just be yourself.

Polo Style Shirts

Kimono Trench Coats

Spacious Denim

White and Blue

Yellow

Culottes

Gingham

All White

Shirtdress

Black and White

Source: glamour.com

Carrie Bradshaw

My Carrie Bradshaw Top 10

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

We've all raved over and even related to probably everything that happened on Sex and the City. We cried and laughed together with Carrie. So today to celebrate Sarah Jessica Parker's 50th birthday I decided to put together my top 10 favorite Carrie outfits. I know! How can you do such a thing? Believe me, it wasn't that easy.

Sarah is basically known for her role on SATC. Not only for playing Carrie Bradshaw but also for all the fashion and style that went with the role. Carrie's style was daring. I simply loved how she didn't care if she was just walking down the street she always seemed to look great in the most effortless way.

Rocking mink coats, or even just a simple tank top she always seemed to make it work and make everything look amazingly stylish. Mixing and matching different pieces made the most interesting and unique outfits. Her style was simply unpredictable, you never knew what she would wear next.

Here are a few of my favorite looks through out the series. I could have so many more but then this would be a super long post that would seem to have no end.

Hope you enjoy! Let me know what are some of your favorite outfits.

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...and they were all yellow

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

You notices I gave the blog a fresh new look. I've been wanting to do so for a while now. I'm so glad with the outcome. I hope you all like it as well.

Today's OOTD might not go too well with the weather we've been having for spring here in Chicago but we can hope we can wear it soon. A very simple outfit that doesn't need much but still looks awesome! This pencil skirt is beautiful, the palm tree print really makes it the statement piece in this outfit. A simple halter like crop top in black to make the skirt stand out or maybe just because I love black.

Shoe wise I added these platforms that are going to be HUGE this spring/summer season. The 90's and 00's are coming back. They compliment the outfit perfectly. I wanted to keep the black and white going so I added this clutch in white to not pull too much attention away from the skirt. Last, the sunglasses. I always seem to add at least something with color in all the outfits. In this case, it's these yellow sunglasses. I loved them. The perfect amount of color with this black and white outfit.

What are your thoughts about this outfit? Let me know! Can't wait to hear from you :)

...and they were all yellow by elisabethzm featuring a stretch pencil skirt

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What's better than Spring on a Friday?

Friday, March 20, 2015

It's finally spring! Living in Chicago makes you really look forward to warmer weather because of what seems to be an endless winter. I can't wait to reorganize my closet and go shopping! Dresses, florals, sandals, etc, etc, etc. Ah! The excitement begins!

For today's OOTD I wanted something simple. Basically something to look great and relaxed to make you feel great on a Friday. I wanted to work with denim today so I played around with both white and blue denim. I wanted more light in the outfit so that's why I wanted to use the white denim jeans. I didn't want it to be too dark. I always have to add something black to my outfits, lol! In this case I added this sleeveless crop top because I wanted something a bit more bold when it was time to take off the denim jacket.

I know it's pretty cliche to use pastels during spring but I felt that with this outfit it would make the color even stand out more. I loved the metallic lavender heels. They add the perfect amount of shine to the outfit and make a great statement piece. Add the sunglasses and you're ready to go. A perfect outfit for the first Friday of Spring!

Let me know you're thoughts on the outfit! I love you hear from you!

DIMAR Faa* Villalpando

DIMAR Faa* Villalpando Spring/Summer 2015

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Bringing you a post on one of my favorite designers, Faa Villalpando. I'm not just saying this because she's one of my best friends, I really mean it. I love how she plays around with colors and prints. She has a tendency of using eye catching prints in her pieces.

This season is full of color, which is no surprise. She always adds a splash of color to her pieces. She incorporates pants, shirt dresses, blazers and many other things into this collection. There are some floral accents in some of the pieces which give them more freshness and youthfulness. Some of the pieces have interesting cuts and shapes which give more attention to certain areas. Not only that, they also give the piece a more complex look.

Overall this Spring/Summer collection is youthfully fun! The collection has great pieces that you can wear on a daily basis. Things that you can mix and match and feel comfortable in. They can be worn in a casual way as well as a more dressed up way. Just add a few accessories and you're ready to go!

All the best to Faa and I can't wait for the Fall/Winter collection. I am sure we will not be disappointed.

Don't forget to follow her on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DimarFaaVillalpando

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Black is the new Black

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

This will be the very first post of 2015 and of me now as a mom. Yes, I had a baby! That is partially why I have been absent for some time. Sorry to have left you in the dark for such a long time. I will post something on my newborn on another time. Now it's time to get back to business.

I have been out of the limelight for a couple of months due to the lack of an internet connection. That basically means that I need a lot of catching up to do. Don't worry, I'll try my best to get right back where I was before.

I'm going to start this year with something that always and will always be the best and most loved essential for me...black. I love how it's casual, elegant, sophisticated, chic, etc, etc. So I posted this completely black outfit. Gotta go the monochrome way.

This shirt dress is the perfect way to say hello to spring! It's just around the corner! Adding the platforms gives more height and elongates the legs giving you a better silhouette and longer legs, who doesn't love that? I added black accessories. Basically, black everything. With black outfits even when you don't accessorize too much you look great.

Here is a new post, hope you all enjoyed it. I'm excited to be back and have you all read me. Let me know your thoughts!