Easy Winter Look

Does anyone else have things they stick to because it works? Yup same here, I’m a fan of change and readjustments but there’s also nothing with sticking with what you know works. For me when it comes to winter looks this means, a few good long sleeve shirts that are all neutral colors, a great pair of pants that can be worn and worn with said shirts as well as turtle necks, scarves and the right chunky winter coat we all have sitting in our closets. This look I’m not gonna lie I wore a lot throughout winter with variations of colors type of pants, shoes, you get the gist . This day was one of those and I paired it with essentials in my closet. As you can see below.

This is a very simple look, that I got a lot of compliments on when I wore it a few times during the winter months. The thing is I didn’t have wrack my brain to put it together, it took only 10 minutes tops. The key? Having all the elements and not over thinking. I had the perfect chunky scarf which can be wrapped to look like an infinity scarf. Also linked two other awesome options here and here all under $30 you don’t have to spend $50 to get an amazing scarf that will last you a while like the one I have. To pull this whole look together I paired it with my go to plaid coat which is not super long but does keep me very warm. I’ve linked a longer version here , here , and here all the coat are under $60 what a steal ! (pics &links about too). I don’t like to overcomplicate my style during winter and this the perfect go to, you can take this look from day to night by adding black pants, or simply changing to some heeled boots.

Cooler Weather Forever 21 Sweater

Sometimes during the cold winter months, it’s so hard to be creative with looks. After doing the whole cute cardigan, scarf, long sleeve otk boots or ankle whichever you prefer, with some jeans or a great pair winter pants that won’t leave you looking like a giant roll of something. I personally get bored, and a little frustrated at winter. Personally I favor summer one - hundred precent of the time as opposed to the cold weather, unless maybe I’m somewhere where it snows. I actually got the chance to go to Virginia during December and experience true winter minus the snow, all the trees were so colorful I felt like I was in a movie. My inner kid was screaming, it felt so nostalgic and welcoming that I wanted to stay. In the spirit of that trip and being a little different at least here in Houston on those random days when it’s cold but no too cold I pulled this look together. I paired a few simple low price things in my closet together for a day at the butterfly exhibit downtown. Lets get into it

First and most important a fluffy soft sweater, this I got at forever 21 ages ago but still hold weight in my winter essentials but most importantly is intact as if I’d just bought it. Followed by a pair of mules which are perfect for a days worth of walking around. Linked two additional pairs here and here, as well as down below. My high slit skirt too which is super soft and can be paired with a lot of different looks. What is your go to look during winter? Let me know below!

Weekend in New Orleans

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It’s officially October, and I’ve been left wondering where the heck September went. October is my favorite month of the year besides January (hello birthday month). I absolutely love everything about October, it’s fall, there’s that sudden change in the air, there’s scary movie marathons, you can finally drink hot coffee outside without burning up, there’s sweaters, cuddles with that special someone or maybe with a glass of wine (I’ll take both) , it just feels GOOD. When I think about fall weather, New Orleans is one of the first places that comes to mind, it just feels like the kind of place to spend this time of the year, the old preserved history, coffee shops, beignets, and the feel of the city as a whole is inviting, this the perfect place to be entirely whoever you want to be to excess. I spent the weekend there and discovered a new New Orleans can do, and open seating plan that allows you to come into the cafe through multiple big doors that also double as windows. This day it was foggy and a bit humid so I opted for a short plaid dress from Zara and my trusty Goorin Bros ‘Dakota Fedora’ which is sold out, but here’s a similar option .

Cotton On Dress

Fall weather is the best kind of weather, and although here in Texas it takes forever to begin to feel it we switch to fall as soon as October comes, and some even before. With fall weather come the ever endless fall weddings. The weather is mostly breezy, your guests don’t sweat profusely their hours long make up, hair, and that dress they had to go to THREE different stores to find. It’s a serendipitous time of the year. I know wedding colors are strict, some people say don’t wear red, because you’re not celebrating your love someone else is, and we all know white is completely off limits. But, I fell in love with this cotton on dress which is is super comfortable and can be turned up a notch with accessories. I got this dress at CottonOn and I’ve linked it below as well as similar ones. If you’re gonna go to a wedding do it right with these simple and beautiful options.

Why I Started Eating Vegetarian

I have been a transitioning vegetarian since 2017 🙈🙈

We grow up our whole lives convinced that we HAVE TO eat meat and just animals in general. I know this better than anyone else being Cuban we eat beef, pork ,lamb, all kinds of seafood and exotic things like crocodile and turtle. But here’s the thing as a kid & growing up I never really had a taste for eating meat. I preferred rice, beans, and a side of a tomato salad with some cucumbers and maybe an avocado, or some lettuce with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and a little bit of lime juice or vinegar. REALLY I was that specific.. still am. Needless to say to my mom always said I was and still am a picky eater. These good habits have waxed and wained over the past 2 to 3 years. I had a period of time in 2015 when I was really into cooking and perfecting the way I made steak (that was my favorite) then I wanted to dabble into other things different ways to make chicken, etc. I was hooked, and although I incorporated vegetables in my daily life, it wasn’t as much healthy way because it was always paired with some kind of meat. I know what you’re thinking…how can I even think of not eating meat we ALL need it to get the proper nutrition is what has always been said to us. MEAT is protein! Let me tell you that boy is that not totally right. Since the summer of 2017 when I started to notice during working out I was moving slower, it was harder to breathe, among other subtle signs here and there is when I decided it was time to embrace my vegetarian side… which truly had always been a habit. Not being a big meat eater most of my life I thought it was going to be SUPER easy and I’m here to tell you I was SUPER wrong. It takes a lot of preparation and dicipline because once you get a taste of meat, its kinda hard to go back. I’ll be sharing my journey and tips with you in a series of posts that will be titled Meat eater > Vegertarian. Stay on the look out for those and until then. Stay healthy my friends!