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)

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

What Monkey See Monkey Do...

What Monkey See Monkey Do...

Del Pozo Spring/Summer 2015

Hi loves,

Monkeys have been at the center of some of the SS'15 runways, including two of my favorite designers, Valentino and Del Pozo.  Both of these masters of design are known for their whimsical and romantic designs, full of delicate flowers and exotic animals.  This time monkeys are taking center stage.  I could not be any happier, because Monkeys--and there around 250 species--are one my favorite animals.  Monkeys are curious, mischievous, adventurous, intelligent and fun. And so are these beautiful displays of craftsmanship.  The pieces shown below are fun, mischievous and adventurous, without losing that refined, richness, and luxuriousness often associated with genius designers!  Bravo, Valentino and Del Pozo for this wild call...

Valentino Spring/Summer 2015

Valentino Spring/Summer 2015

I seemed to have anticipated to these designers because last year I found at an Instagram Thrift Shop (@cleanupcloset) a gorgeous Lily Pulitzer Monkey dress, which I can't get enough of.  The dress is perfect for summer cocktails, birthday parties, brunches, lunches, dinner, and strolling through the beach and park.  It will surely be a conversation piece...

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