Archive for January, 2012

southwestern flair

Written by manu on . Posted in fashion & style

It’s impossible to miss the southwestern trend that is incredibly hot down in Miami right now. It’s the first thing that jumps at you when you enter almost any shop. One thing is for sure, everyone is falling for the Navajo aesthetic.

Whether it’s a statement piece, a beaded accessory, garments dripping with fringe, feathers or a motif tee shirt, this Winter, it’s all about high-contrast Navajo patterns as we’ve seen parading down the FW 2011 runways of Proenza Schouler and Isabel Marant.

The chic Native American flair is currently available everywhere from fast-fashion shops to high-end designer boutiques and is featured in clothing, home furnishings, jewelry and even bedding.

The best way to rock these colored-rich pieces is by pairing them up with solid color block separates or complement them with accenting, vibrant colors to give it less of a traditional style and more of a modern, contemporary edge to it. However, simple styling is highly recommended. You can either stick to a color scheme or match big prints with small prints or if the pattern is too bold, try toning it down with a blazer or a biker jacket- balance is key.

I went hardcore with the trend during my time there, you’ll be seeing plenty of Navajo flair in my closet! Here’s some inspo I stumbled upon at shops and street style.

 

 

family & friends

Written by manu on . Posted in snapshots

Happy first week or so of 2012!!

It’s been awfully quite here lately, I know. I was away for a couple weeks down in Miami spending Xmas and New Years with the fam. Oh, I already miss everyone!!!

It was loads of fun, I got to do tons of cool things. Tried out some really good, new restaurants in the Miami area, saw dolphins on the bay, went picnicking in the park, played frisbee with my dad like old times, spent an amazing Xmas with family and placed whoopee cushions on everyone’s seat, got together with old college buddies I hadn’t seen in almost 10 yrs, spent some quality time dancing, singing and playing velcro catch ball with my 6 yr old niece…and you kinda get the idea. Quality family time. period.

It was actually pretty cool to see my college friends after such a long time, especially finding out about what everyone is up to and all the things they’ve been able to accomplish ever since. Some are married, others successful entrepreneurs, one is a book author, another is a big fish at a London ad agency etc. Good times! Thanks guys- Ale & Rob, Becks, Alex, Todd, Alexis, Rodrigo, Cassia.

And of course, pics are much needed, so here’s a recap of my short but sweet vacation in the sunshine state. Enjoy!

American Girl picnicking at the park

yours truly playing frisbee

nephew and his hoodie

pseudo 10-year Boston University reunion @ Sra. Martinez

Miami Bay (before the dolphin)

beautiful flowers at FreshMarket

pink nails and lemonade

Happy New Year! @ ZUMA

gorgeous tiles @ Starbucks

recent fashion crush jeremy scott for Adidas

love this tattoo

 

HNY!

Written by manu on . Posted in Uncategorized