Tuesday, July 31, 2012

all in the details

These shoes–belle by Sigerson Morrison–were the highlight of my summer… neon wise, of course. People stopped me in the street to ask where they're from (never a crappy feeling).

My sister came to visit and brought me so much stuff! (yes, we love her.) Vintage sunglasses that match my hair! she bought them here (Happening Store in Mexico City).

My deep love of lists and questionnaires is fed for 5 years with this quirky book. Q&A from Anthropologie.

Another kind offering from my sister (yes, we love her): Bunny pillow from Rosie Music (artist from Mexico City too).

And last but not least. You know the schpeel: i love em. Bow bracelet from Kate Spade.


Sunday, July 15, 2012

Moonrise Kingdom

If there were warning signs for this movie they'd read: Exquisite candy for the eye. Might want to adopt every single character (this includes Bruce Willis, yes). Can provoke impulse to go looking for this place. Possible post depression/failed intents to redecorate home.

This lovable movie takes place in a minuscule New England island with a population just as small. It's the summer of 1965 and there's an important storm coming.


Two misunderstood kids, Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy Bishop (Kara Hyaward) pen pals then lovers, make a pact to run away into the wilderness. This requires leaving scout camp for him and home for her.

When they go missing, the girl's parents (Frances McDormand & Bill Murray) and the boy's Scout Master (Edward Norton) have a local search party fan out to find them. As the adventure unfolds for the rest of the characters, Wes Anderson manages to show a different, more endearing side to each person and place. As previously mentioned, it might make you want to go looking for this wonderful place called "Moonrise Kingdom".


Bottom Line:
*Do or Don't: Absolute DO!
*With: Anyone who appreciates Wes Anderson movies (sense of humor is mandatory)
*Where: Any movie theatre, the smaller the town, the better.


Monday, July 2, 2012

playing dress up

I love my sister's style and I know I've said it a million times BUT I recently went home and (as usual) she surprised me with super cute outfits. Two stood out the most.

She wore this to go on a culinary tour downtown. Neon maxi skirt + super light beige knit + vintage cross body.

What I love about this outfit is the balance. A maxi skirt with a short, light knit. She let the skirt be the star of the show and used neutrals to compliment.

Second one is what she wore to a wedding. Just when I thought a world without mix&match outfits was utopic, she comes to the rescue.
Notice how nothing's the same tone (or style) yet it's it makes sense. Beige chunky sandals with lavender toe nails go perfectly well with a pale yellow lace dress. Add an envelope clutch and vintage ray bans to complete the look.

An updated Betty Draper meets… well, my sister! So chic!