Comfort & Style

I grew up around, seamstresses, tailors, artisans, you name it. Art and fashion were a big part of my daily life, specially on take your kid to work day, when my  mom would take me with her to meet all these wonderful people she worked with daily. 

So in getting dressed to get some work downtown. I decided to follow a rule that is always very present when I get dressed. " Don't sacrifice comfort for style." This is something my grandmother used to always tell me

Houston has been unbearably hot as of like ... all Summer long, and we don't get fall around here. When I got dressed Saturday I decided to be as comfortable as possible. This is how this outfit as simple as it looks to my surprise walking down the street I got a lot of questions about the skirt and the hat. Saturday was in the hundreds here so this was definitely the right move, jeans would have been a bad choice after a few hours of running around in the heat.

Thank god after a little while I got to sit down in the A/C inside of Tout Suite and grab an iced coffee.

Stephezinho; Small and Loving

Hey loves,

Welcome to my new website. Here I will be sharing everything you've been reading in regards to Fashion, Food, Travel, and my new found love for Photography. I hope you'll enjoy seeing life through my lens.

Ever since I made the very firm decision to start wearing my hair curly about almost a year ago (cannot actually believe it's been that long). I started to feel this rush of confidence after the second time of attending an important event only to be told by someone that they loved my hair. All of the sudden I was somehow more noticeable, I'd even argue more approachable.  I felt and looked much happier which is inviting to people and the hair seemed to be a great conversation starter. After a few months au natural and many pictures later, I started to feel a little like Carrie (hence the crazy relationship and huge apartment) It just clicked, she was a writer, and so am I. I have wild curly hair, so did she, and the most important we are both ever so obsessed with shoes and specially Manolo Blahnik (I say this as I sit writing while wearing vans because #Mondays ). The curly hair peeled back another layer of my personality per-se and although I am currently taking a small break from the curls, I cannot wait to get back to them. #curlsarewheretheheartis

                  Similar Top   Similar Shorts Here And Here Similar Shoes Similar Shoes

Feeling Green

 It is Thursday, and I could not be happier. Tomorrow is Good Friday which for the greater majority of us means no work. This morning has been rough, here in Houston it thundered and rained like crazy all night which means that I was in a deep snooze.

Needless to say I didn't so much as hear any alarm ring and was a few minutes late to work. Since it is spring I am all about bright and inviting colors as always, so since it has been rainy and gloomy all day I decided to make a pick me up green smoothie. This little guy is made with love and is all organic. Here are the ingredients that are sure not to only give you a boost, but also are a much better choice than soda, and I might argue sometimes coffee (gotta have my Starbucks). But without further ado:

One green apple- organic (got all at Whole Foods)

Four strawberries

Chia seeds

Half of a Kiwi

Three Blueberries

A handful of Spinach

Blend and Enjoy!

                                xx -Steph

Denim Obsessed

Denim... How can I begin to describe denim? 

Ever since I can recall I've always had this need to have a good pair of jeans in my closet, when my mom would take me shopping first thing I always went for was the jean section. I am a firm believer that price doesn’t always amount to quality of manufacturing. 

 I recall a few years back I went jean shopping at this random vintage/ self producing denim store near my house which is now sadly gone due to other businesses thriving more where they were formerly located I suppose. My longest worn jeans were from this store, I owned two pairs.  

They were well made, dark wash and very versatile when it came to pairing ,as almost all denim is. $20 Bought me two of my favorite pair of jeans I have ever owned, and now that they finally gave up on me (after 5 years) I am on the hunt for a new denim love.  

Nevertheless this taught me that I didn’t always have to go for super pricey denim like I was used to, but that as long as I knew the feel, fit, and stitching was good  I could find a good trusty pair.  I have linked some of my favorite budget friendly as well as brands worth splurging on below! 

Wallet Friendly:   $50- $100

 Levi's 

Unbranded

Zara

Gap

Mid Range: $100 - $175

Levi's Vintage Clothing

Marc By Marc Jacobs

High Priced $200+

Seven For All Man Kind

Citizens Of Humanity

Rag & Bone

Feeling Blue

The weather has officially begun to cool down, just not enough to forego wearing ripped jeans, dresses, or showing off a little leg here and there. I love comfort and with the cold weather this dayI had to pair this outfit with my favorite Steve Madden Espadrilles. My dress is from Romwe I love this dress because it is off the shoulder and can be worn in many different ways such as a blouse (look here)

Dress: Romwe Similar

Steve Madden Espadrilles

Clutch : Nine West (oldie but goodie)

Zara Dress

I finally got a chance to catch up on outfit posting. This new app I found for scheduling my time seems to be working so far, time well divided between things I need to do is has been a struggle (tbh).

Its been almost a month since I started to wear my hair curly and although I lack ideas to making hairstyles I am managing just fine :) It has started to cool down pretty much every night/morning here in Houston and although I am not confident it will remain that way for long at least I get to wear things such as my new favorite Zara Sateen Tunic. The moment I saw it in the store I knew it had to come home with me, and the buttons allow you to wear it as a cardigan of sorts like I wore it. I've worn it day and night already and have gotten lots of "where did you get that?" ;)

I've linked what I am wearing below!

 xx-Steph

BCBG x Schutz

Yesterday was a great day, I did a special collaboration with On Point Custom Homes.

I woke up early in the morning had my coffee and worked, then I headed out to one of the most beautiful homes I've ever been in. 

The property at 2211 Colquitt is currently for sale and it is breathtaking (I didn't want to leave), and enjoyed every minute of my time there. The amount of light that comes through the windows from the sunlight is gives it such a peaceful feel,  I could just see myself there reading a book with my coffee. 

This outfit is simple because it's a dress and dresses are the best way to throw something on and not have to over think it. I found this BCBG dress at a vintage store, it was not taken good care of but I took it home and gave it some loving since it was very much still wearable. Similar Here and Here My sandals are from Schutz and currently on sale! 

Moonstone ring: Pandora

Watch: Fitbit

Layering For Fall

 Fall is upon us,soon the leaves will brown and fall shortly after that the cringing cold will arrive. You think you have to give up your favorite summer pieces, but I say that's not true.

Crop tops for example can be worn in the colder months if you layer them with something. For this look I paired one of my favorite crop tops from Nasty Gal, with a white button down from Gap, a denim skirt I got at a thrift store and my favorite Schutz lace up sandals, my bag is a souvenir from Cuba, and my earrings are from Forever21

Love Soul Style

I recently have been super caught up with work.. it has been crazy, sometimes sitting in front of a computer at a desk all day makes you not want to be close to one at all..for a while. I have been in a slump,writing just hasn't been something I've been wanting to do but I am sitting here with at the peak of my caffeine levels an am finally writing (music helps too).I had to drag myself out of the house because it was almost like I never had coffee all day or energy for that matter. But what's important is that I am here to talk about my recent collaboration, with Love Soul Style a brand of boho bracelets that helps women embrace who they are, with the struggles and insecurities we all have.

 I am collaborating to inspire other women to be who they are and embrace all of their flaws the actual ones and the ones other people make us think we have. I remember always loving to have my hair curly as a little girl, and as I grew older I remember someone at school making fun of me for wearing my hair curly, maybe it was because in middle school everyone is mean intentionally or are insecure themselves. Either way I remember not wearing my hair curly for years only during the summer occasionally until just recently.