Para Hace Una Semana

This is an old look.
It's from last week ... from Tuesday, I believe.

I like it though.

We went out to celebrate one of my best friend's birthday (a week early).

I didn't get any photos of myself because I was lazy and tired and I didn't want to get the photos, but at least you'll get to see some of my friends.

birthday girl

Dress: no idea, it was a gift

Belt: random store in Mexico

Shoes: got them at a small boutique here

Pour La Soirée du Vendredi

So, way back when I was still in high school, I never would've been caught [willingly] wearing a dress. Unless it was because I had to (e.g., homecomings, proms, banquets, etc).

I was a tomboy (and a nerd), and I don't really blame anyone.

I think it was because I was on the swim team and I got along way better with the boys than with the girls. So, I was kind of a tennis shoes addict (yes, shoe addiction ... in a different manner, but still) and would always go around in jeans and tshirts.

Nowadays I take any opportunity to wear my cutest outfits, and Friday night was no exception.

Finals are over.
School is over.

School's out for summer!! (remember that song?)

Isn't the eyelet just plain beautiful??

Dress: Betsey Johnson

Sandals: Brantano (even though I've mentioned them before, this was my first time wearing them)

Belt: it came with a pair of pants

Ring: got it at a market back home

Pour Aujord'hui

So, I literally forced myself to wear shoes that were not the Zara wedges.
I had put them on when I decided that I just had to wear different shoes.
Seriously, they are just SO magical. All day long I wish I'd worn them.

Shirt: Bershka

Skirt: Forever 21

Wedges: Beverly Feldman

Belt: strap from a vintage bag

Watch: Swarovski

SUNday

I'm actually not a big fan of Sundays, because that means the weekend is over and we have to get to school early in the morning once again in just a couple of hours.
It's not that I don't like school, because I truly do ... especially now that I'm in the major that I'm meant to be in (Industrial Design). I seriously feel blessed that my parents are able to afford to send me to such a good school, but it's the waking up at 7:00am part that kills me!
At least it's just 3 more days of classes, then finals, and baby, SUMMER '10 HERE WE GO!!

T-Shirt: 6th grade P.E. shirt
Skirt: Forever 21
Braided Belt: H&M
Ring: random local boutique
Bag: Zara
Wedges: Zara (I need someone who can take them away .. I've been wearing them non-stop!!)

I can move again (:

and this is what I'll be wearing out tonight

Dress: Mia Paluzzi (Mexican label)

Wedges: Betsey Johnson
Headband: DIY

I hope everyone has a great Saturday night out or in!

have you ever ...

had those cramps that won't even allow you to get off your bed and go for water?
I dislike them very, very much.

I've done nothing but read about 35 pages of Texts From Last Night, listen to the (near-) crashes on the highway near my apartment, and wonder what the weather outside is like.
I suppose it's sunny, because it was sunny on Thursday and Friday ... however, this city's weather is bipolar and can go from being hot and rainy to being cold and humid in 12 hours.

To celebrate the sunshine, I wore this on Thursday:

Shirt: United Colors of Benetton (it says "I'm Your Lust" inside an apple haha)

Skirt: Forever 21

Oxfords: Steve Madden

And that's my dog, Guille .. making a guest appearance in my photo (:

He's SO CUTE (and photogenic)!!

new family member

So I finally gave into the whole sandal-boot hybrid.

I'm very satisfied with this buy.

I mean, the color's great, they fit perfectly, they are tall enough to look tall but not to kill myself if I fall ...

I think I could go on and on and on and on about the marvels of this pair of shoes.

So instead, I'll just leave you with some photos of the new acquisition.

(And by the way, they're made with a biodegradable material: yute ... which means they're good for me AND for the environment!).

<3

Shoes by Mexican label Brantano

wishlist item 1

So, does anybody want to donate to the "Let's Get Fernanda Lucila Her Favorite Pair Of Elizabeth & James Shoes"?

Your contributions would mean a lot to this foundation.

Ha.

So, I fell in love with these.

I'm probably gonna have to go look for a pair of look-alikes next week, when I finally have more than $20USD in my bank account again ... oh college, you make me poor.

Elizabeth & James Beaded Mesh Slingback

new family member

These babies came home with me on Saturday.
They were my boyfriend's birthday present for me (:
I'll admit, though, that it wasn't love at first sight.
I saw them and loved the intricate way they looked on the foot, but ... suede? suede wedges?
Oh God, what if I get them wet? what if I want to wear them to the beach?
So, I decided to let those questions dissolve in my head and went ahead and got them.
They were too beautiful to pass up on them!
And besides, the color is so versatile!!!
I would have regretted it later ... and probably then would have returned for them, haha

Shoes: Zara

Pour Aujord'hui

I have two new family members (:
Below is one of them, I'll photograph the other one tomorrow (or today, rather).

I wish weekends would never end ...

Shirt: Target
Skirt: Zara

Wedges: Zara
Key Necklace: Tiffany & Co.
Shell Bracelet: Antigua, Veracruz market
Oversized Clutch: Forever 21

Para el Día de Hoy

So, there is not really an outfit for today.
Truth be told, I wore random jeans, with my 6th grade P.E. shirt and a pair of oxfords....
There was no real imagination/creativity behind it; but I have an excuse: I had 4 projects due today (one more complicated than the other three--which were, in no way, at all easy).
Here are pictures of some of the projects I turned in:

Materials and Prototypes II class:

This is my tribute to the late Alexander McQueen.
I just hate it when people ask me if this was based on the "Lady Gaga" shoe ... ugh
Anyways, this was done with melted aluminum (which was placed into a type of cast or mold created with the styrofoam version of the above shoe I first made).
I couldn't make the actual heel because it would have broken off while getting the melted aluminum into the mold :(
But, oh well ... sh*t happens, no?
I sanded away and sanded away for about five hours in a row, and that was the end result.

This right here is a type of coat rack.
It is made from wood and stainless steel.

And, for my Inventor class:

The Guitar Hero battery set ...
We did this in a group of three people ... when we turned it in, the professor was kind enough to tell us that our team should have consisted of 5-6 people.
Oh well, I suppose he'll have mercy on us if there are some mistakes here and there.


Wow, even though I HATE the stress of getting things done, I LOVE it when they are completed.
I love being an Industrial Design student.
I wouldn't change it for the world!

Para el Día de Hoy

Look! That's my dog, Guille (if you've ever heard of Mafalda, you know who Guille is), making a guest appearance on the blog.
He's five years old already (:
So Monterrey's been real gray lately, and my outfits keep featuring jackets and boots ... thank goodness for cute jackets and boots :P

Jacket: Lord & Taylor (flea market)
Jeans: Plastic by God Loves You
Boots: Coach

Pour Aujord'hui

Yup, we're still in need of the cold related clothes.

Floral Tiered Blouse: Zara
Shorts: Forever 21
Jacket: Lord & Taylor (flea market)
Shoes: target
Tights: Ellen Tracy
Headband: target
Rings: downtown NYC

Para el Día de Hoy

It's raining once again here in Monterrey.
So of course I wore my rainboots, and thank goodness for that!
There was a huge puddle right at the entrance of the architecture building (an ungodly place, that used to be a warehouse and is full of leaks, where all the architects and some industrial designers take classes), so at least I didn't ruin a good pair of shoes (:

Dress: target
Sweater: Simply Vera by Vera Wang
Rainboots: Coach
Necklace: Kenneth Cole
Watch: Alessi
Vintage Bag: flea market find
Umbrella: Zara

new family member

I had a traumatizing experience today.
I was supposed to "model" some clothes (for 5 hours and a pay of ~17 USD .. wtf?).
My first outfit was a CAMO dress! Only hunters (like my boyfriend) should wear camo.
Then I wore a pair of shorts with a very cute top.
And lastly, I wore a romper ... with the most hideous print EVER.

Needless to say, I left early. After the third hour came around, I got off the platform, changed into my clothes, and left without saying goodbye or even looking back at the other girls (who by this time were dancing reggaeton in a very ... "amusing" way).

So, to vent out and qualm my nerves after this terrible experience, I decided to get myself a new pair of shoes.

I think we all know who/what the designers of this pair were inspired by... nevertheless, they're good quality and I fell in love with them ... and for $115 USD, they seemed like a great bargain.

Shoes by Mexican label Brantano

combo

I did absolutely nothing last night (aka, Friday night).
I am SO sick, I can barely speak :(
So, my boyfriend and I stayed to watch movies (he picked The Marine 2, I fell asleep and didn't watch the movie I picked).
And then today I woke up early to go to social service, but it wasn't until I got there that I realized we had no social service today. ack.
I went shopping to make use of the time (:

last night:

Dress: Axyeh
Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch
Shoes: Bershka
Oversized Clutch: Forever 21
Tights: target
Orange Bead Necklace: Antigua, Veracruz market
Shell Cross Necklace: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato market
Bracelet: Coach

today:

Shirt: Kitson
Pants: Divine Rights of Denim
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Vintage Bag: flea market
"Pearl" Necklace: target
Key Necklace: Tiffany & Co.
Watch: Ron Arad for Alessi

Para el Día de Hoy

Umm, it's already April.
So, please, stop being cold outside!!

Blouse: Target
Jeans: Forever 21
Jacket: flea market
Shoes: Penny Loves Kenny
Necklace: Tiffany & Co.
Vintage Bag: flea market

Pour Aujord'hui

School Outfit (which I will be changing out of later on for my Materials & Prototypes II class)

dress: Zara

Belt: H&M (?)
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Socks: Nine West (?)
Shell Bracelet: Veracruz market
Watch: Forever 21
Pink Bracelet: Coach

Way Down in Oaxaca

my newest friend! Floppy Hat: bought at Oaxaca
bag: flea market

When I travel, I try to dress nicely; most times I'll wear wedge heels and a comfortable, pretty dress.
I don't particularly enjoy looking bad just because I'm getting on a plane. That's just no excuse to slap a "Juicy" across your butt.
So, this is what I looked like while on the plane from Monterrey, Nuevo León to Oaxaca, Oaxaca.

Dress: Forever 21
Cardigan: Gap
Scarf: Target
Hat: flea market
Watch: Toywatch