::DM'12 - LA MAISON 1888::

We like to party like super stars! 

During Dominicana Moda, our national fashion week, I was invited to Brugal's Party - Maison 1888. Hosted by fashion magazine Factoria, fashion blogger The Hippie Nerd, PR Maneger Stefano Cavoli and designer Jacqueline Then. 

I decided to wear this jazzberry jam dress I designed and custom made a couple of years ago when I was in Fashion School. Also, I needed to add a statement piece to my "minimal" attire; so Ela designed this beautiful masterpiece to complement my outfit which definitely stood out!

Mission accomplish!

::I WISH::

I wish I could be there right now, drinking piña colada... instead, I'm in my office trying to figure out how to create a iPad App, when I'm actually a fashion designer/stylist! Yes, sometimes it seems like I can do magic. Wish me luck!


ph. Cayo Levantado, Samaná, DR. March 2012

::AUTUMN LIGHT::

Are you ready for a change of season? Here in DR, we have a big dilema when with talk about that: "New season, is that really exists?" Well, maybe the temperature doesn't get lower than 22C degrees, and the trees do not start loosing yellow leaves and it doesn't get dark at 4:30 pm ... However, lately I have noticed some changes; last week around 5 - 6 pm there was a "strange" light coming through my window, first I though it was the sunset light and I ran like crazy to see if I could get a cool picture to instagram the moment (btw, are you following me? .. I'm new with this so follow me!) but not, the sky was the same, still the atmosphere was kind of sepia; two days later I was driving and it happened again. I was so upset I couldn't capture it with a instant-picture that I decided to re-create it, and this is how this outfit post was born.

I used 3 light layers to create this look: a pleated dress, a laced blouse and a cut-out blazer; added a studded bracelet to create a cool contrast.

Thanks God, it's friday! Wish you all a happy, happy weekend!

¿Están listo para un cambio de temporada? En República Dominicana, es un gran dilema cuando se hable sobre eso "Cambio de estación, realmente existe?". A lo mejor, la temperatura no baja mas de 22 C grados, los árboles no comienzan a perder sus hojas y no oscurece a las 4:30 de la tarde... sin embrago, últimamente me he fijado en algunos cambios; por ejemplo la semana pasada a eso de las 5-6 pm una "extraña" luz comenzó a entrar por mi ventada, corrí como loca a ver si podia tomar una foto para mi instagram (por cierto, me estas siguiendo?... soy nueva en esto así que necesito apoyo!) lo que había sucedido es que el cielo estaba igual de siempre pero se había creado una atmosfera sepia que rodeaba el entorno. Dos dias después, estaba manejando y volvió a ocurrir lo mismo. Me frustró tanto el hecho de no poder captar ese momento en una foto instantánea, que decidí recrearlo y fue así que nació este "outfit post".

Usé 3 capas ligeras para lograr este atuendo: un vestido plisado, una blusa de encajes y una chaqueta con cortes en la espalda; añadí una pulsera con tachuelas para darle un poco contraste.

¡Gracias a Dios es viernes, les deseo un feliz fin de semana a todos!

I was wearing:

Entire outfit: Sema RD

Necklace: Ela Design

Photo by Mariela Medina

::BACK TO WORK:

Ok, so after Curacao, I came back to reality ... which means: A lot of work!! I have so many projects in mind; for my blogs, for The Key Item Store and of course, my - real - job. Uff... It's a "Make -it- Work" moment!

Last week, I went to Sema Department Store, and I spotted some of the most fabulous - inexpensive- key items for the summer. I'll make the official post this week on The Key Item so stay tuned. In the meantime, here are the pictures of my shopping afternoon. 

Ok, así que después de Curazao, volví a la realidad ... lo que significa: ¡¡Un montón de trabajo!! Tengo tantos proyectos en mente; para mis blogs, para The Key Item Store y, por supuesto, para mi trabajo oficial como diseñadora grafica. Uff ... Esto es un "make-IT-work" moment! 

La semana pasada, pasé por Sema, y encontré las más fabulosas (y a muy buen precio) piezas para el verano. Voy a hacer el post oficial esta semana en The Key Item así que esten atentos. Mientras tanto, aquí están las fotos de mi tarde de compras.

::Yellow Highlighter::

Finally, I was able to use my DIY - Neon Wedges (find the tutorial HERE), 

I paired them with a neon necklace from The Key Item Store.

It's a monday, a new month, a new week. 

Soon, it will be easter break and I have a short trip coming up; so excited, stay tuned!

blouse: Camila // leggins: ASOS // Shoes: DIY project // Necklace: The Key Item Store // Bangles: SemaRD

 

::Spring Break Look::

HAPPY TUESDAY!!

I was wearing:

Dress- H&M

Sandals - Stradivarius

Hat- H&M

Bottom bracelet - Ela design 

::Diary of Samaná- Part II::

Happy saturday, guys!

Here is the second part of the pictures from Samaná. On day #2, we went to Cayo Levantado which is an island, to get to there you need to take a 15 min boat ride from the Samaná Port. Once there, you can spend the whole day drinking piña colada and eating amazing dominican food, lay back and enjoy the view. Also, if you are here during February and March, you can see the whales!! I got sea sick so I couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted but even though it was pretty nice experience .

On our way back, we went to visit the town of Samaná. The center has these colorful little houses where you can find gift shops, restaurants, banks, bars and small offices.

This is it for now ... I have another set of pictures for next week.

bisous, bisous,

xx

::Diary of Samaná::

Sorry for the lack of post lately, finally I have some time to make this post about my last weekend in Samaná.  I would like to present you a photo diary of this amazing weekend. 

Samaná is a magical place, located in the northeaster coast of Dominican Republic (It's THE PLACE TO GO IN 2012 according to the New York Times). The first day, we went to Playa Rincón, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean as stated by the UNESCO. After an adventurous 15 mins-boat trip, we made it!! and it was beautiful.. definitely, a place you must see if you come to this island. 

The second set of pictures are from Vista Mare, our apartment-hotel. The view was breath-taking and the place was so good, also the staff were very kind with us. The perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of life. 

Stay tuned... I have more pictures to show you! 

but in the meantime, wish you all a HAPPY WEEKEND! <3

::The Walking Bridge::

Driving around the city with my sister, we saw this new walking bridge. We never walk, a least not in DR, everyone has a car or take public transportation, I think because maybe it's too hot to just "take a walk" ... However, passing through we thought, it would be nice to take pictures up there, where you can see the whole city and the cars pass by just right below you on the main avenue. A very cool new experience... and this is the final result!

Manejando por la ciudad, mi hermana  y yo nos percatamos un nuevo puente peatonal. Nosotras nunca caminamos, al menos no en RD, todos tienen un carro o toman medios públicos. Creo que será porqe hace demasiado calor para "tomar un paseo caminando". Sin embargo, pasando por ahí pensamos en lo divertido que sería tomar fotos allá arriba, donde puedes apreciar toda la ciudad y los carros pasan justo debajo de ti por la avenida principal. Y así lo hicimos, definitivamente, una experienza nueva... y este es el resultado final!

Ph. by Mariela Medina

I was wearing:

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger

Jeggings: H&M

Vest: Forever 21

Wedges: H&M

Necklace : H&M

Bag: Kitsch

Sunglasses: Betsy Johnson

::Living A Tropical Winter::

Hello dear readers!

After two wonderful weeks in NYC, I'm back to DR. I'm taking a little break from Italy and exploring some other options about my future; there will be more pictures and updates from this amazing island.

These pictures were taken at La Alpargatería, a shoes store/tapas bar in La Zona Colonial. 

So, while it's snowing in other sides of the world, I'm living a tropical winter.

I was wearing:

Top- Tommy Hilfiger

Shorts: Stradivarius

Bag: Mango

Necklace: 1. Ela Design

2. vintage market

3. h&m

ph by Mariela Medina

::The Bazaar::

 Last saturday, I went to  ComplementArte's Bazaar. A place where many dominican artists present and sell their work; these were my favorite brands, for more info.. click on their name and visit their webpage.

Pictures #1-4: Talalo Design

Pictures # 5 - Color Bubbles
Pictures #6 - 8 Chimikui by Aquarela

Pictures # 9 - 10 Ela Design

Pictures be Me

ps.  I'll be posting more pictures on my other blog THE KEY ITEM

 El sábado pasado asistí al bazaar de  ComplementArte.  Un espacio de exhibición y venta de productos de nuevos artistas dominicanos; estas fueron las marcas que mas me gustaron, para mas información... pulsa en sus nombres y visita sus páginas web.

Foto #1-4: Talalo Design

Foto #5: Color Bubbles
Foto #6- 8 Chimikui by Aquarela

Foto #9 - 10 Ela Design

Fotos tomadas por mi.

ps. más fotos de accesorios en mi otro blog THE KEY ITEM!