I Want To Be Like Coco!... Timeless and Chic!
I don't know if you're a color obsessed passionista like me, but I imagine as all of us do, we evolve and tweak our personal and style appearance every now and then!...
My closet is FILLED with every immaginable color in this planet! Red... well, all sorts of the like. Fuschia, Coral, Bright Colors have been the order of the day! It shouldn't surprised me that I hardly have neutrals or worse: BLACK or WHITE! YIKES!
In the means of getting the most out of this singular combination, I started looking for inspiration in the purchase of simple,elegant yet understated pieces. My muse? The one and only COCO CHANEL! The best influence and fashion advice that one could receive was from the infamous inventor of the little black dress, mens-wear-inspired fashions, beautifual millinery and of course Chanel No.5!
Coco did more than being a pioneer in the fashion industry by living way ahead of her time! Her most valuable work was letting us know by example that we can be very strong spoken, independent, talented and creative. All of us women have a voice!
This is a simple homage to one of my favorite fashion designers of all time. For the woman that has made me fall in love in black and white all over again. Thanks Coco!
Hola Passionistas! No se si ustedes son igualmente de obesesivas con el color como lo soy yo, pero ultimamente me he percatado que tengo demasiadas piezas de ropas en color y practicamente ninguna pieza en mi guardarropa en colores neutrales,mucho menos en blanco o negro! Auxilio!!!
Pensando en alguna forma de poder resolver esta situacion, de invertir en piezas durables, clasicas admito haber buscado inspiracion y refugio en la inigualable Coco Chanel! Esta ha sido mi musa y una de mis disenadoras de alta costura preferidas.
Con su forma de pensar, crear y vivir tan adelantada a su epoca es la responsable de tan conocida combinacion en blanco y negro, por el uso de ropa inspirada en el varon, pantalones, el clasico vestido negro, sombreros y por supuesto Chanel No. 5!
Pero sin duda alguna de la manera en que mas ha contribuido a la mujer es en su ejemplo de ser inteligente, audaz, decidida, con un alto sentido decisivo en lo creativo! Al escribir esta lineas lo hago en un sencillisimo homenaje a la mujer que me ha vuelto a enamorar con la simpleza y elegancia de piezas de moda en blanco y negro! Que viva Coco!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
My Best Dressed List for 2010 Golden Globes
Previously I shared with you some of my top five fashion trends for 2010 Golden Globes Awards. Included now is My Best Dressed List for 2010 Golden Globes Awards. Enjoy!
Previamente, comparti con ustedes cinco de las mejores tendencias de los Premios 2010
Golden Globe Awards. Adjunto incluyo mi listado de las mejores vestidas para estas premiaciones. Espero que lo disfruten!!!...
(By Matt Sayles AP Photo)
Chloe Sevigny Lavender in Ruffled Valentino Dress
Jennifer Morrison in Champagnes Ruffled Tiered Dress by Luis Antonio
Drew Barrymore was a vision in GORGEOUS Versace Atelier Silk Gown 
Penelope Cruz in Elegant Armani Prive Off Shoulder Gown
Zoe Saldana in Louis Vuitton Haute Couture Crimson Strapless Dress
Emily Blunt in Delicate Pastel Gown from Dolce and Gabbana
Olivia Wilde in Gunmetal V Neck Dress by Gucci
January Jones reminded me of Audrey Hepburn in Beautiful Lanvin Dress!
FOREVER PASSIONISTA: WHEN PASSION IS JUST FASHION,ONLY LOOKS COULD KILL!... ... :).
Five Fashion Trends For 2010 Golden Globe Awards
Hello Passionistas:
As you should know, I am always on track trying to comment about fashion trends and as you, I am OBSESSED with celebrity fashion! I would like to share with you five of my favorite trends from this year's 2010 Golden Globe Awards!
#1- Nude and Neutral Tone Dresses- They seem sensual, natural and luxurious. With the perfect accessories and makeup, nude or neutral colors are the perfect colors for any skin tone.
#2- Purple/Berry Colors- To see crimson, purple, plum and berry colors on the red carpet was so refreshing rather than the soooo predictable black and red hues.
#3- Art/ Architecture Inspired Dresses- Maybe not all of them made my best dressed list, but I have to say that the most interesting and amusing dresses were those inspired by art, architecture. It reminded me of days where fashion was so new, ingenious.
#4- Ruffles- Not that they never go out of style, but I loved that one of my favorite fashion staples was a repeated success for this year's awards.
#5- Latin and Hispanic Fashion/Celebrities- I was so excited to see Sofia Vergara, Kate Del Castillo, Camille Belle, Zoe Saldana and other latin celebrities. And I certaintly had a breathless moment when Jennifer Morrisson walked the red carpet in a gorgeous yellow ruffled dress by puertorrican fashion designer Luis Antonio! Orgullo latino! Kudos to all!
FOREVER PASSIONISTA: WHEN PASSION IS JUST FASHION,ONLY LOOKS COULD KILL!... ... :).
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Be Your Own Style Icon! Re-Vamp Your Wardrobe With The Basics!
Now that you got your annual closet cleanup in the works, it is time to throw out things that no longer suit the image you want to project to the world. Because after all, fashion will always fill the inevitable role of presenting you or misrepresenting you... Ouch!
So out with that trendy size 2 dress that you bought years ago with the hope that you will eventually fit in them...
A good passionista knows when and how to edit and better yet, select wisely the fashion pieces and staples according to her daily life, body type and silhouette. A great passionista also pays attention to having in her wardrobe:
#1- The Little Black Dress- The little black dress plays a crucial part in bringing practical, simple and elegant style to your wardrobe. The ideal black dress may feel understated at first glance but really evokes power. Versatile, this wardrobe piece can be dressed up and down with the correct accessories to create daytime and nightime looks for you!
#2- The Classic White Shirt- Think American Pie, Think about all the possible combinations you can use with your white shirt. Jeans, check. Trousers, check. Skirts and Gowns, check. A lot more than you expected... right?
#3- Cardigan, Turtleneck or Sweater- Great for different kinds of weather and for layering, personalizing your outfit. You might even substitute your blazer with a belted cardigan or sweater for a fresh, polished look at the office!
#4- A Trench Coat- Light weighted and user friendly whether in hot or cold weather. Best purchase is one in neutral colors so that you can use with any color combination.
#5- Denim Jeans- Whether you prefer the boyfriend jean, the flare jeans or the skinny jeans (my favorites), there's no sense in denying that denim makes us feel usually more at ease. Sometimes sexy, edgy or rebelious!
#6- Accessories- Accessories play an important part in completing your look. They may be used to establish the difference between a daytime/nighttime look creating drama. Accessories such as a practical watch, earrings (ideally studs), high-heel pumps and/or ballet flats, belts and handbags are a great to add variety while sprucing up what you have. A good selection of accessories may seem like you bought a whole new wardrobe.
Well, hope you can create an outstanding closet wardrobe fit for queen... YOU!
FOREVER PASSIONISTA: WHEN PASSION IS JUST FASHION,ONLY LOOKS COULD KILL!... ... :).
Monday, January 11, 2010
A Closet Made in Heaven!
Photos Achive by Domino Magazine
As the new year is in progress, some of you wonderful passionistas are considering doing a complete cleanup of your closets or better yet, organizing yourselves in every way possible. If you are like me, one of my goals for year 2010 is a new closet and of course, new clothes right?
I started flipping out through my collection of Domino Magazines and came upon some gorgeous closet pictures of Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti, fashion entreprenuer, and in my opinion one of the best dressed women of all times. She is the creator of my one of my favorite websites: www.vivre.com.
I am loving the beautiful french-mirrored doors, how creativity and finesse can be found all in one wonderful place! And of course her impecable taste shows with all her displayed couture wardrobe! Hope these pictures inspire us to make the most of our closet dilemmas!
Segun progresa el 2010, se que muchas passionistas han considerado como parte de su listado de resoluciones limpiar su closet, organizarse de la mejor manera posible y porque no, crear el closet de nuestros suenos!
En busqueda de ideas e inspiracion, recurri a revisar mi coleccion de revistas de decoracion, Domino Magazine y encontre las fotos del closet de nada mas ni nada menos que la creadora de uno de mis websites favoritos, www.vivre.com y en mi opinion, una de las mujeres mejores vestidas del planeta, Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti.
Me encanta el colorido, las puertas francesas y por supuesto su impecable gusto y estilo por un guardarropa digno de la mas exigente passionista. Espero que estas fotos te inspiren tanto como a mi a hacer lo maximo para resolver nuestros 'closet dilemmas' !
FOREVER PASSIONISTA: WHEN PASSION IS JUST FASHION,ONLY LOOKS COULD KILL!... ... :).
