Caribbean Flow

Hi loves,

When I lived in NYC I treasured every ounce of the summer time because the season was short-lived!    And then the fall and winter blues quickly settled in.  Now that I am back home in Puerto Rico, I am grateful to have an eternal summer season.  Fashion wise, that means that I can wear flowy, breezy, light, colorful, and rich textiles all year long.  Lately, I am into off-shoulder bohemian tops and dresses.  I find the off-shoulder trend subtly sexy, and it complements nicely one of my favorite body parts, my collarbone and shoulders.  What I also love about these relaxed and flowing pieces is that  they are absolutely comfortable and perfect for very warm weather.  If you are the one that loves showing off your shoulders, then this trend is for you.  If you are not sure, try it!

Here I lea you with some tasseled, bright, and Talavera tiles-inspired pieces that I am sure will inspire you to update your summer wardrobe!  Enjoy!

-Diana

P.S. Information on where to get these pieces is below the first or second picture of each new look.

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Dress: Zara (No longer available, but similar here TopShop; Shopbob)
Handbag: Urban Outfitters (No longer available, but similar here Urban Outfitters)
Sunglasses: Forever 21

Top: Zara Kids (No Longer Available)
Skirt: Zara (No Longer Available) There are some similar in the Zara website, running 50% off!
Clutch Frida Kahlo:  Dulce Calavera (Follow her on IG @dulce_calavera)
Sandals: Target

Top: Zara (No longer available, but similar here TopShop; Asos)

Let's Warm It Up!

Hi loves,


One of my favorite fashion accessories during wintertime are big, cozy, chunky, knit infinity scarves. They are the perfect accessory to keep you warm in this Arctic-like weather, and they are great for falling asleep in unusual places like the NYC subway.  It makes the ride more pleasant and comfortable!  Big infinity scarfs have plenty of fabric to play around with them, so you can tighten them up, loosen them up, or twist in multiple layers.  I usually tuck my hair inside them, pulling some strands up for a more editorial look (Look below!).  You can find the best ones at Urban Outfitters, such as the one I am wearing here.

Since these scarfs are so dramatic, I went with basic winter pieces: A black leather skirt and a plaid top. So, let yourself be wrapped around this shoots done by my beautiful friend Melissa Bernier in her Upper East Side residence building!  I also put some additional pictures on other styles and where you can find them.  Enjoy!

-Diana
Follow me on Instagram: @dianamargarita1

CREDITS:

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Booties: Forever 21

Tights: American Apparel

Scarf (Similar): Urban Outfitters

ADDITIONAL STYLES: 

J Crew

Forever 21

Asos

Part Deux: Moda Resort 2015

Hi Loves,

Here is the second part of my Resort Series. I hope you are as mesmerized as I am by the beautiful Mexican embroidered huipil dress I modeled here.  This dress is a more contemporary take on the traditional huipil blouses and dresses characteristic of indigenous women in Mexico and Central America.  Huipil embroidery is rich, intricate, and elaborate.  I am a big lover of vintage pieces, or pieces that are rich in history and meaning, such as huipil.  Huipil often narrates the ethnicity and community of the wearer.

I think these dresses are a perfect resort look, they are soft, loose, comfortable, airy and elegant, all of these elements splashed against a colorful background.  If you want to make a huipil dress more fitted, tie a belt, as I did in the picture.  Well, I will zip it now, and let these pictures transport you to faraway lands in Central America and Mexico...

The huipil dress and sandals shown here are from Mexican artists, and they were purchased at Feria de Artesanias y Piezas de Molde of the Mita Congretation in Puerto Rico.  But you don't need to go to Mexico to find one, you can go to Etsy, Mercado Libre or Ebay and find similar blouses and dresses.

Enjoy!

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