Fruit Punch!

Hi loves, 

Warning!  You will get hungry after seeing the pictures in this post.  I have been living in Puerto Rico a little bit over a month now, and I have tasted an assortment of delicious tropical fruits.  I grew up eating most of the fruits I will be sharing with you, and I recently added Ketambillas, a very sour fruit similar in appearance to a grape, and similar in taste to gooseberry.  Actually, ketambillas are from the gooseberry family.  I am not sure if they are a super fruit, but certainly it should be added as one.  I blended and strained mine into a delicious juice recently!  In another post I will share the recipe.

These tasteful tropical gems have also inspired some of my recent summer outfits.  I am so happy that fruit prints are still a trend.  I probably would still wear it even if they weren't trendy  Fruit prints make me really really happy, and they are always a sweet conversation piece! 

I hope you enjoy! 

Diana

Ketambillas

Passion Fruit

Papaya

Mango

Pineapple 

Romper: Silhouette Boutique Puerto Rico
Sandals: Zara
Sunglasses: Forever 21

Sandals: Target
Skirt: J.Crew (Thrifted)
Top: J. Crew (no longer available) but similar: Moda Operandi; Mod Cloth
Necklace: From the Philippines

Bag: Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters

English Garden

Hi loves,

This week is double the fun, as I will do TWO blog posts.  One for those stuck in this dreary winter weather, and another one for those like me, who get to go to more tropical climates to celebrate the holidays.  But not too worry, because for those of you who have to endure the winter weather, I am doing a fashion spread that will keep you warm.  For this photo shoot, I am modeling one of my favorite items in my closet-- my H&M wrap cardigan.  Unfortunately, its no longer available but I have made sure to provide you with the information and links of where you can purchase similar options.  This English Garden-inspired cardigan is multi-purpose, you can wear it a home, as a lounge piece, for work with a more formal bottom and top, and for a day or night of fun. You can also play with it, and tie in a knot at the bottom ends, or wear it loosely.  Seriously, I have used it in all ways described, and always feel comfortable in it.

Cardigans are practical staples to have, whether they are solid or patterned... Not only do they keep you warm, but they are also pliable, and you can twist and turn them in which ever way you want to give your look a more polished or a more casual vibe.

So take a close look at this English Garden fest... and stay tuned for my next post this Saturday.  I will let you into my luggage, and a give you a sneak peak at some of the pieces I will be taking to the tropical destination I am heading: Puerto Rico, my home :)

Mucho peace & love,
Diana

Credits:

Cardigans (These are similar options): Abercrombie & Fitch; Etro-Nordstrom; Pink Ice; Rosewe; Rosewe

Shirt: Forever 21

Skirt: J Crew Factory

Tights: American Apparel

Booties:Forever 21

Photographer: Melissa Bernier

Happy Meal!

Hi my loves,

I describe myself as an introvert, EXCEPT, when it comes to fashion choices.  I often gravitate towards the out of the ordinary, playful, eye-catching, and fun pieces.  This is why, I could not resist to purchase the now famous, Jeremy Scott for Moschino Happy Meal handbag, BUT at a much more affordable price range.  This exact replica is from a local boutique in my native Puerto Rico called Escarcha (DO check their Instagram and Facebook page for high end looks at attractive prices!, LINKS BELOW). Jeremy Scott past two collections have been fun-filled and unconventional, bringing some of the most iconic brands of my generation to fashion. His pieces are loud and unconventional, without losing the great craftsmanship often associated with haute-couture looks.  I am impressed at how he can make something so mundane as a box of cereal, cheetoos, and McDonald's french fries into some of the most ingenious pieces of clothing I have seen in recent times.  So, thank you Jeremy Scott, for bringing back all those childhood memories of the 80s and 90s!  Without further ado, here are some of the pictures I recently took sporting the Happy Meal Bag!

Handbag: Escarcha Puerto Rico
Sweater: Forever 21, Forever 21
Skirt: J.Crew (Similar)
Booties: Forever 21

Escarcha Puerto Rico Instagram Account: @EscarchaPR

Vibrant Seasons

I have a hard time transitioning from one season to the other.  My struggles are related to the fact that I grew up in a Caribbean island, where seasonal changes are not as evident.  When I moved to New York City, a few years ago, I found myself dreading the idea of covering myself head to toe to go outside. Not only that, the favored colors in this city for the fall season where black, gray, burgundies, and browns.   I felt constrained, limited, tight, dark... I grew up in the tropical island of Puerto Rico, where we speak colorful EVERYTHING, sandals, clothing, flowers, birds, music, food... Everything has a special seasoning, rhythm, and color to it.  I still dread the idea of fall and winter time, and I still have the occasional blues, however, the last few runway seasons have brought with them an explosion of rich hues for the fall and winter time, including deep and royal purples, emeralds, rubies, and blues.  This season is no exception, and just wearing these deep and bright hues makes me smile instantly and envision myself walking freely through the sandy, humid, bright, and colorful venues of my one and only San Juan, Puerto Rico.  

This is my first blog, and with it I want to welcome the fall and all of YOU guys!  This fashion story took place in the Upper East Side, and none other than my best friend, Melissa Bernier, took these beautiful pics.  More details on where to get the pieces of clothing from this shoot at the bottom.  

Peace & causal models my fashionable friends!

-Diana

 

Outfit Details:

Cropped Sweater - Forever 21 (Similar here): Forever 21 Cropped Sweater

Skirt- Thrifted and original was from J.Crew (Same one, different colors): J.Crew Factory Pleated Mini

Moto Booties- Forever 21 :Forever 21 Motto Booties 

Handbag- Furla:  Furla Onyx Alissa