Festival Vibes

Hat & Shoes: Free People Dress: Target (old) similar here 

Flower Crown: BP Nordstrom similar here Skirt: American Apparel Leotard: The Striped Fig 
Shoes: Yosi Samra via Tutti Bambini

Happy Friday!

With Coachella happening I felt inspired to do a shoot with festival vibes in mind. I often feel like I was born in the wrong era :) The 70's inspire me, and make me wish I was born in the middle of the beetles, bell bottoms, cool vibes and freedom to dress how you wanted.

The ‘70s fashion was all about freedom, a variety of colors, eclectic looks and a tendency to mix and match different styles with each other. It’s the time of the simultaneous existence of several styles in the fashion industry and the decade when the subcultures of hippies, punks and bohemian chic style followers emerged. The '70s style is much appreciated, for it became a means of expressing the individuality of a person, her unique vision of style and creativity. It was just awesome!

How adorable is this car? Insanely cute right? Well, the amazing and so patient (try photographing kids) Yesi from Simply lively was able to find this car and take us there to do our shoot. It just went perfect with our festive outfits. One of our family goals is to own a vintage car to drive on the weekends #truestory. 

A lot goes behind the scenes to doing these kinds of shoots. One thing is to blog alone, another is to do a mommy and daughter post every week. Giuliana is not always up for pics, but for most part she behaves like a champ. It takes a lot of work and ALL DAY prep to make these few hours of shooting count. I am extremely grateful for my wonderful and insanely handsome husband who helps me, supports me, and believes in me EVERY SINGLE DAY. Without his help this wouldn't be possible! It takes a village to make these pics happen, with a toddler who wants to explore the world and a mom who wants to take pictures. LOL! So thankful for being able to document my journey of motherhood and fashion. Life is great and I am blessed!

SHOP OUR LOOKS!!!

SUEDE

Top, jeans and heels: Zara -Similar here, here & here Hat: Free people

“Beauty begins with the moment you decide to be yourself.” COCO CHANEL

I posted this quote on the blog a while back, and I honestly couldn’t agree more. We live in a world where we are constantly being pressured to be someone or something portrayed by someone else – usually from some sort of media outlet. Don’t get me wrong, like I mentioned last week, I love social media, especially Instagram. I like following other fashion bloggers that inspire me and evoke new ideas. Our imagination and ability to create is a gift from God, and we should tap into it; but it is unhealthy to meander from our true self just to try and fit in. There are those that address weight and appearance standards that lead others to terrible eating habits and deep insecurities, which once again, stray us far from the whole person God has created us to be. You were created in God’s very own imagination and then spoken into existence; this is the highest level of comfort and inspiration we can ever draw from.

I discovered my love for fashion probably around the same time as most girls, which was as soon as I discovered mom’s closet filled with treasures such as shoes and jewelry! Right ladies?! Fashion is a way of expressing yourself and speaking without words. It is an avenue to which you can create your own adventures, and I love it. Besides dressing up, the coolest part of fashion is the process of searching for trends and the latest styles that fit my age and body. Mixing styles, colors and textures is so fun! Don’t be scared to do this, since with great risk can come great reward and you’ll regret every opportunity you don’t take to live life to the fullest. I’ve received testimonies about how an outfit I wore has inspired someone, and this is so humbling. Friends and other women I don’t know have asked for tips and guidance and I find it so cool that we can all learn from each other if we’re willing to step out of our shells and reach out.

Now lets talk fashion....Suede is the leather of the season.... Can't get enough of this incredible material, so soft & comfy for an everyday look, or dress it up for a night around town. Boyfriend jeans are here to stay. The more holes they have, the better. And who doesn't love white pumps? Well, I do! I love anything white! So crisp and clean. You could never go wrong with neutrals.