Monaco

The last country I visited on my European trip was Monaco. It is such a clean and rich little country; little because it is only three miles long and one mile wide. It's even smaller than my home country of Puerto Rico.  Monaco is roughly the same size as Central Park!  We were able to take the local bus around the whole country. I did a little shoot around some of the great spots in Monaco. I wore a forever 21 stripe skirt (one of my favorite skirts this summer) with a black bodysuit from Zara that I got on sale for just $12.99. Zara has been having a summer sale therefore you should check it out in stores and online. The shoes are again another favorite of mine from Forever 21. I had a great time in Monaco. It is a wonderful place to visit. Check out the links below if you are interested in any items from this blog.

Stripe Skirt (Similar) from Forever 21 Click Here // Bodysuit (Similar) from Zara Click Here // Heels (Similar) from Forever 21 Click Here

France

Abbey of St. Victor Marseille

Nortre Dame de la Garde

Views from Notre Dame de la Garde of Marseille  

Old port of Marseille  

Catheral Saint-Nicholas

The next stop on our two week vacation was France. I had such a great time and had the opportunity to visit a couple of places in France like Cannes, Nice, and Marseilles. What better place to do a little shoot than here. In this shoot we were in Marseilles, France and I am wearing a wrap denim dress that I purchased at Gap. I love everything about this Gap dress. It has a nice open back. It is also very comfortable. I wore it during hot temperatures above 90 and we walked a lot. There was not a time that I felt that I was too hot because of the dress. 

Shein

I found a cute women's clothing store online called Shein. I have a couple of items that are on my list of clothing that I would love to purchase from them. They have different styles that are in season. I wrote this post to share some of the items that I will be buying, and, you can also click on the images below if you are interested in checking them out.

Italy

Pompeii

Colosseum  

Capri

Vico Equense

Amalfi Coast

The Pantheon

Mount Vesuvius  

Mount Vesuvius  

This summer we started our vacation in Italy and we rented a home in Vico Equense, Italy. It was a small town atop the mountains that was filled with loving people and Italian culture. The views from the home were spectacular. I decided to do a little shoot from the pool and some local streets. I wore an off the shoulder rose colored dress from Forever 21. I purchased the dress in the store for under $25. One of this summer's trends is tops and dresses that are off the shoulder. If you can try to own one of these pieces. It gives a little sexy and fun flair to your look. I had such a great time in Italy. We visited amazingly beautiful places like the Amalfi coast, Rome, Sorrento, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Capri. Italy has such a great culture and its people are beyond kind hearted. I can't wait to go back one day!

Forever 21 Dress (Similar) Click Here // Zara Gladiator Sandals Click Here

 

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are in again this year and for this blog I found myself a nice white jumpsuit. This outfit actually looks like I am wearing a top with shorts, but it is Zara simply one piece. I bought the outfit at the store for $39.99. I searched for it online but they are no longer have it available. Sorry guys! But, I have added a link with reasonably price jumpsuits from different stores for under $40. Check out the links below. This time of year is great to buy a one piece item. You simply put it on and go. It is as simple as that. You can dress this piece up with heels and the right accessories, or you can you put onflats and make it a comfortable piece. Make sure to pick up one of these pieces and add it to your closet this summer!

Links to Jumpsuits under $40

Zara Click Here ; Forever 21 Click Here ; Old Navy Click Here

Weekend Getaway

I went to celebrate my anniversary with the hubby and we spent a night at a nice little town in Connecticut called Norwalk. Everything is very close by the Inn where  stayed in. During our night out we decided to go to a new Latin Fusion restaurant called Aji 10. I decided to wear this cute forever 21 open back dress for $24.90 that I purchased at the store. I looked online to see if I can post the link to the dress in this blog but couldn't find it. A lot of pieces that you find at the store you can't find online. So, if you are interested in this item I would suggest to go to the Forever 21 store. It was a great dress to go out at night with the hubs.

Old Navy has gone a long way since the days of its inception. They have expanded their market from young children and teenagers to young adults and older adults. Old Navy has a lot of great pieces from sandals, dresses, shorts, shirts and bags. You will definitely find something that you like. This Old Navy linen dress is perfect for those spring and summer days. The fabric is light and loose. Check out Old Navy's various selections at your local store or online.

A Mother's Love

I was super excited when I first found out that I was going to be a mother. My husband and I had planned the pregnancy. I really wanted to be a mother and carry a life for 9 months. I never knew then how much my daughter was going to change my life and how much I was going to love this tiny little creature, but I instantly fell in love. No one tells you how hard it is to be a mother; the countless times you have to wake up in the middle of the night, the times that they get sick and you can't leave their sight until they feel better, or all the times they fall and hurt themselves and you feel helpless. I have cried many times, especially when my daughter was younger. She had a lot of energy more than Iwas ready to handle. She would want to climb anything and would run around nonstop. She would fall and hurt herself a lot, and I would call my mom crying about it. I hated the feeling of helplessness. My mother would give me words of encouragement and would make me feel at ease. Motherhood is about trying to control your child's environment and make sure your child is okay, but at the same time feeling like you have no control of anything. Regardless of the difficulties of motherhood I would never trade it in for anything in the world. For this Mother's Day I decided to do a little special shoot with my baby girl (she will always be my baby in my eyes) and spend a special moment together. These are the moments that last a lifetime. I hope you have a great Mother's Day!

Listed below you can find links to the items in this shoot.

Dress by Zara Click Here // Sandals by Aldo's Shoes Click Here // Kid's Dress from Old Navy Click Here // Kid's Sandals from Salt Water Click Here

Be Versatile

I usually buy clothing that is versatile; clothing that can be worn in multiple ways. I like to purchase different types of tops and bottoms to have many options to mix and match. This week's items can be used in many ways. I wore an off the shoulder top with a denim skirt. With this outfit I went with heels, but you can wear this outfit with practically any type of footwear. These items are not only versatile, but they can also be bought at a great price at Forever 21. Check out the links below if you are interested in any of the items from this post.

Off the Should Top by Forever 21 Click Here // Denim Skirt by Forever 21 (Similar) Click Here // Heels by BCBG Generation from DSW Click Here

Spring has Sprung

The warmer weather has begun in NYC and the spring jackets are out. Everyone is out and about wearing their spring and summer outfits. I found this great spring/summer dress at forever 21 for $12.90. I bought it in a nice blue color. The best part about the dress is that you can wear it with heels, sandals, or sneakers. You can use it for the beach as a cover up or you can dress it up for a night out on the town. I think it's a great piece to own. I also bought this boater hat from Forever 21, which is a great quality for the just  $14.90.  You can have great pieces in your closet for under $20 each.

Dress by Forever 21 Click Here // Heels by Forever 21 Click Here // Sandals by Old Navy Click Here // Boater Hat by Forever 21 Click Here

Hello Spring

As the weather in NYC becomes warmer the layers start coming off. We begin wearing less bulky items. The other day I went out with a couple of friends and decided to wear something light since it was a really pleasant weekend in NY. I wore a light weight button down shirt from H&M; perfect for spring weather. I paired it up with high waisted jeans from forever 21. Lastly, I went into Marshall's a couple of weeks ago and found these great suede Steve Madden pumps. The aviator glasses are from Ray-ban. I love their selection because their styles go perfect with my  small framed face. Now that spring has officially begun, begin to shed your winter weight off by taking off those winter layers.

Blast from the Past

I am usually a dress up kind of gal. I love heels, and I have many, but what you usually find little of in my closet are sneakers. I am not such a sneaker fan, but lately I have been wanting to dress a little more comfortably, especially when running errands, so I decided to go sneaker shopping and came across the adidas Stan Smith edition. These sneakersbrought back so many memories of when I was younger (it is as if I had taken a time machine into the past). I remember having these sneakers in several different colors. They were my go to sneakers. Since I loved them when I was younger I gave them another go, and I am in love all over again! This time around Adidas has made these sneakers a lot more comfortable by adding an otholite cushion inside. I purchased them from footlocker for $65 in a kid's size because the smallest women's sizes fit me too big. If you are in search of sneakers that are not used with the intention of running and exercising then you should definitely try these Adidas.

Adidas Sneaker Click Here

Casual Weekend Look

You can wear this outfit to go for brunch with friends or a casual dinner date. I decided to wear an off the shoulder top that I bought from H&M for $17. If you can you should own one item that is off the shoulder since these tops and dresses are very in this season. It's a top that is sexy but doesn't show too much. I wore it with jeggings that I purchased from Gap. I love the way it fits my body and found it on sale for only $30. Lastly, I added a splash of color with suede pumps from Zara that were on sale for $29.99. The shoes were a great price for real suede, and the color is such a perfect spring color.

Blue Valentine

Firstly, let me apologize for the delay in my blog. This has been a difficult time for me since mid-December when my husband underwent surgery. It was a difficult time because I had to take on the role of a mother, father, and a nurse. I can say that I am thankful for family and friends that were there to help me through it all. Now, this blog is to celebrate Love. I am grateful to have a great person beside me who has not been perfect, but through the imperfections we have been able to grow and understand one another. This month of February is not about just boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, or wives but it is also about friends, family, sisters, brothers, etc. Let's celebrate the love we have for each each; recognize those that have been there for us in the good and in the bad. For this post I decided to wear something blue. I know how much my husband loved me in the black dress so I found a similar dress in a beautiful blue color that goes great with my skin, and also goes great with any skin complexion. I found it online at lulus.com. We live in NYC and what better place to take our pictures than in best way to commute to the city without the headache of trying to find a parking spot (which is hard to find depending on the neighborhood). I love shooting with the hubs because he frames me really well. So, this Valentine's weekend go and celebrate Love!

Dress from Lulus.com Click Here

Black and White

In this week's post I wanted to show how you can create a manly yet at the same time feminine look. I am wearing wide legged pants that were purchased last year at H&M for under $30. I am short so I took my pants to a seamstress to cut some inches off. Always remember that if you find a piece of clothing that you like and they don't have your size you can always tailor it to fit you. I am also wearing a t-shirt that I got from AMVI it cost me a little more but it is a well made shirt with great quality and texture. Also, this shirt is made in the U.S.A. and I believe in supporting local small businesses. Check them out. The blazer is from H&M that I got for under $35. I love that it goes great with any bottom. Finally, I went with nude color heels and a purse.

Tee by AMVI Click Here  // Black Pants by H&M (Similar) Click Here  // Blazer by H&M Click Here //  Pumps by Mossimo  // Purse by TJMaxx in stores only

Happy New Year

Starting the new year off with a simple outfit. I am the type of person that likes to only write down one or two goals for the year and add more as the year progresses. I don't add too many goals so that I do not end up only doing half of what I proposed to do and feeling like I have failed. Therefore, I like to keep it simple just like I kept it simple in this first post of 2016. I am wearing a light colored tube dress from Forever 21 that I purchased for just under $15. I accompanied it with a pair of tall burgundy high boots that my husband got me for Christmas (thanks hun for the gift 😉) the heels are not too high so they are boots that you can use every day. I also added a long cardigan from H&M for $24.99. I finalized the outfit with a simple black clutch from forever 21 for just $7 on sale and a burgundy necklace from H&M. Remember to write down your goals for this New Year, and make sure that you follow through in accomplishing each and everyone one of those goals.

Dress by Forever 21 in Stores // Boots by Nine West Click Here // Clutch by Forever 21 Click Here

The Holidays

During this Christmas I got some great gifts including two tall boots that my husband gave me (I'll be posting about them in the upcoming blogs.) This piece is another gift that I got from a friend. The dress is by H&M. It's very flatering to the body; enhancing your curves. I put my nudes heels from Target because I just wanted the dress to be the focal point. I added a gold Aldo chunky necklace to go with the gold zipper from the dress.  

Dress by H&M in stores only // Pumps by Target Click Here                                        Clutch by Forever 21 Click Here // Lip color by Nyx Click Here

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

This season is one the best times of the year. I love spending this time with family and close friends because we get an opportunity to commemorate the birth of Jesus. For this shoot I wore a wonderful tutu skirt that I had a seamstress make for me since I couldn't find it in stores. Then I paired it with a burgundy crop sweater from forever 21. I love that the outfit goes great for this occasion. Remember, when things get a little hectic during this season stop for a moment and make time to be with the people you love most; because in the end they are reason that makes this the most wonderful time of the year. Merry Christmas!!! 

Forever 21 Crop Top Sweater Click Here // Target Pumps Click Here

White Christmas

Do not let winter stop you from wearing white. Despite what some may say white can be worn after Labor Day weekend. This dress was a gift from my hubby for Christmas; I guess he loved the way the black dress looked on me so he got me something with a similar fit. This dress is also from Forever 21, but from one of their affiliate store, The Fifth Label. Though this dress was a little pricey it was a gift, so I gladly accepted it. I also decided to wear my black and white Steve madden shoes that I purchased last year. I added a little touch to the overall look with a necklace that I purchased from Express last year. This outfit can be worn for your upcoming Christmas or holiday festivities. 

For the moment this lovely dress is sold out but you can click on the link below and check out great selections from The Fifth at Forever 21.

The Fifth Label at Forever 21 Click Here

Simply Grateful

This week I decided to do something simple since it was the holidays and I was spending time with my family. It is great to take out time to share with loved ones. I am simply grateful for the people that surround me: My God, my family and friends. In this shoot I am wearing an oversized sweater from H&M for just $19.99, and that's their regular price. Another great purchase was the high waisted skinny leggings from Aeropostale for $20. I also went thrift store shopping and I got this amazing J crew jacket from under $20; you can't beat that. 

Check out the links below if you are interested in any of the items from this post. 

H&M Sweater Click Here // Aeropostale Jegging Pants Click Here