Olive and sparkles

Consumer studies show that usually people buy more tops than bottoms such as trousers or skirts. I have come to realise that I am an unusual person since my closet has more bottoms and dresses than tops (to be honest, I have had other signs too. It isn't just the bottoms thing). I guess they catch my attention more easily and then at the end I just end up using the same basic tops over and over again. During my sale shopping spree in Zara I thought about how I could use some new tops. I didn't find many but I found this one in olive green with a very soft fabric, quite warm for colder days, simple enough to make a good match for skirts or trousers and cheap!

• Camel coat/black tights: H&M
• Olive green top/black leather biker boots: ZARA
• Black tulle skirt with gold sparkles: FOREVER 21 PLUS
• Embroidered choker: LOLKINA
• Green handbag: CAROLINA HERRERA

Shiny and fluffy

We have entered this era on the blog that I will be showing you slowly everything I have acquired during winter sales. Yes I have bought various things and as long as there are still discounted items in stores I probably won't stop. The shopaholic beast inside me, remember? However I promise I am really trying to make smart choices and buy things that I will use. 

When I saw this skirt I thought that it can be quite versatile and it would be easy to style it around with the things I already have on my closet. It is black and the silver and gold threads can be combined with almost any colour. Because of its shiny properties it can be used for a day at work with flats as pictured here but it can also become an important piece for an evening out, on a more formal scenario. So now it has gained a space in my closet :)

• Black tank top: H&M
• Black and white fluffy cardigan/silver and gold threaded black midi skirt/black studded pointy flats: ZARA
• Striped handbag: KATE SPADE NEW YORK
• Silver eyelashes earrings: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Cats and fur

The shopaholic side of me really goes wild when it is sales season. Of course I try to contain myself and buy things I feel I will be wearing for a while; not just buy something because it is very cheap, use it once and then dispose of it. The trick is to look for pieces that had caught your eye already when they were full price and then go through the rest of the things that you think are worth.

I had been eyeing in Zara for a while these very nice shoes  but I thought they were too expensive. They are made of leather but still I was not willing to pay the 1,599 pesos (which translates to 75 USD, 70 EUR, 60 GBP aprox.) that was the original price. However now I found them on sale for 599 pesos (28 USD, 26 EUR, 22 GBP) and available on my size I just had to grab them ;)

• Black dress with cat portraits print: MODCLOTH
• Denim long shirt with fur: MIKU MEKO
• Beige and black woven leather bluchers: ZARA
• Black handbag: DKNY

Pink and yellow

I live in a city where the weather is very unpredictable and we are going through a very summery winter but occasionally the temperature drops. So if you are wondering why my posts are sometimes featuring coats and some other times short-sleeved dresses it is because of these sudden changes. I have a last Christmas present pending to share with you and the weather has finally allowed me to use it so here it goes. This yellow cape isn't probably something I would have bought myself. However, I love its warm colour and the fact that it can cover you up from the cold but it is not too warm as a coat. I look forward to using it in order to give pops of colour to my looks.

• Denim shirt: ASOS CURVE
• Skinny jeans: H&M
• Pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Pink sparkly pointy flats: BIMBA Y LOLA
• Yellow cape: MAP
• Gold eye ring: THE CRAV CONCEPT

Ruffle and studs

One of my favourite things about January is that it is sales season in stores! I must admit I can become dangerous since I get overexcited about the low prices and buy things that maybe I won't use that much but oh, the adrenaline rush! Last week on a very unplanned, unexpected trip to the mall I was certain I would find something in Zara and of course I did. I got this grey dress that I have been laying eyes on for quite some time almost half price. It was quite cheap in the original price but with the sale I got it for 199 pesos which would translate to 8.5 Euros, 7.4 Pounds, 9.1 US Dollars. 

Not half-bad right? If sale season has already started in your city, take a look. You will definitely find bargains!

• Grey dress with ruffle/ burgundy ballet flats with straps and studs/ grey imitation crocodile skin mini bag: ZARA
• Black sunglasses with white and red stripes: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Bows and points

One of the things that a woman should always have in her closet is a pair of nude-coloured shoes. They are so practical because they can be combined with any other colour, therefore the looks you can create are endless. So this is how I justified to myself buying these super-cute shoes on a late-night visit to the online store of Zara. My other excuse was that I owed myself a nice Christmas present and let's face it: a bow is irresistible to me!

• Black dress/ nude patent leather pointy flats with bows/ pink backpack: ZARA
• Beige knit cardigan with hood: H&M
• Black print scarf: BIMBA Y LOLA

Catrina and crochet

It's been a month since I was in Oaxaca and although it was a short trip, it was a must to pay a quick visit to the artisan market and buy some nice presents for family, friends and myself ;) 

Among the great things that one may find there, I came across these great handmade earrings of a couple of calacas, that were very cheap. I am a fool for quirky jewellery so it was only natural to buy them immediately. Aren't they adorable?

• White fluffy sweater: LEFTIES
• Grey imitation leather full skirt: PRIMARK
• Black tights with texture: H&M
• Black leather biker boots: ZARA
• Black coat with imitation leather sleeves: ASOS CURVE
• Pink mini Natasha Q bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Pink crochet cap: BONNE, handmade by me
• Handmade catrina earrings: no brand, bought in the artisan market in Oaxaca

Choker and studs

You certainly have noticed the comeback of chokers in the past year and I have indulged in the trend as you may have seen here on the blog. I don't have many of them, however the one I was given for Christmas by my brother-in-law JC is a very special one. It is hand-embroidered by women in the Yucatan region of Mexico and it is just beautiful. Who says that artisan work has to be boring and traditional? Here is the proof that it can be fashionable as well!

• Black v-neck t-shirt: H&M
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black and white knit cardigan/pointy studded flats: ZARA
• Green handbag: CAROLINA HERRERA
• Embroidered choker: LOLKINA
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Dreamcatcher and camouflage

I probably look different in this picture than usual as I am completely make-up free. I was skeptical about sharing it at the beginning but then I decided that I just could not wait to show off another of my Christmas presents. Anyway the purpose of this blog has always been to share my personal style and outfits and I have always been far from perfect so I think it is fine to go all natural once in a while. 

Since it is Wednesday it is the perfect fit for a pink outfit (Mean Girls reference) so my brand new dreamcatcher necklace is the ideal complement to make everything even pinker ;) Now I am hoping that it will also fulfill its purpose as a dreamcatcher and only bring me good dreams!

• Pink sweater: ZARA
• Crop jeans: LEVI'S
• Pointy imitation snake skin slingback flats: H&M
• Camouflage and flower print jacket: PRIMARK
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY
• Dreamcatcher necklace: LIVERPOOL

Fuchsia and polka dots

I  have been in Monterrey for 4 years now and I am lucky to be part of a work team that has embraced me and we have created a special bond. Since I started working here I have collaborated closely with Alberto and this has led to as becoming friends. So my thoughtful friend gave me as a Christmas present a handbag (shocker, right?)! It is a great fit since it is big enough to fit all of the things I carry with me every day at work and it is pink! So what more could I ask for? Oh and it matches my hair ;) 

• Blue polka dots dress with pink embroidery: MARIA GRAPAIN ETNO DISEÑO
• Long textured jacket: ASOS CURVE
• Fuchsia patent leather tote bag: WESTIES
• Navy blue moccasins: SCHUH

Olive and leopard

It seems like we are about to have a cold weekend (it is January so it does make a lot of sense after all) so it is time to bring out the sweaters and scarfs/pashminas to shield the cold out. Another present I received for Christmas is this beautiful pashmina that is mainly made of acrylic so it is very cozy and warm! So layer up and get ready to face the low temperatures!

• Black sweater with gold letters/olive pashmina: H&M
• Boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Pointy leopard print lace-up shoes: ZARA
• Multicoloured cross-body bag: BIMBA Y LOLA

Wicker, cobalt and caramel

I know that last week I showed off my Santa Claus present but starting today and for the few posts coming up, you will get to see all the great presents I received for Christmas. The majority of them were fashion-related since people know how excited I get about it :)

So let's start 2017 with another handbag! You know how much I love them and this is just great because it is something out of the ordinary and so colourful that puts me in a good mood! So what goes great with colour? Even more colours of course ;) 

• Caramel sweater: LEFTIES
• Blue skinny jeans: H&M
• Cobalt loafers: ZARA
• Colourful stripes wicker bag: no brand, was one of the Christmas presents I received