Black Mamba

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Kill Bill is in my top 5 movies. Why, you ask... Well, because The Bride aka Beatrix Kiddo aka Black Mamba is a bad ass woman on a mission! Duh! Oh yea, besides the Black Mamba being a dope assassin-- she also wears this yellow, leather, motocross/motorcycle jumpsuit that I have always been obsessed with and every since Kill Bill was released in the early 2000's, I have been plotting on how I could transform into the Black Mamba. Luckily for me, trends are cyclical and in Fall of 2014 and Spring of 2016 a pro-sport trend began. I know you are thinking, "Leticia, but it's 2017." Please refer to my statement on fashion being cyclical and also refer to the fact IDGAF if a trend is 10 years old, I'll execute it when I am good and ready to. With that being said, I purchased some $20 motocross pants on eBay, threw on my Ego Nylon Booties, found a nice brim, and became my version of the Black Mamba. Check out the look below, let me know if I nailed it, and also check out some other pro-sport trends I may try this SS.

The Get Down

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So, at this point it is clear that I am influenced by almost any and everything when it comes to my style. I can be at an event and see something that catches my eye or I could be watching TV and be influenced. The TV scenario, is what happened last weekend. Like many, I binge watched The Get Down on Netflix and couldn't help but be motivated by the bright colors and disco influences. Just an FYI, my favorite style decades are the 70's and 90's, so no wonder The Get Down moved me. I quickly rummaged through my closet and found some bell bottoms, platforms, and a pendent laced turban to channel my inner Mylene. What really brought The Get Down vibes out weren't my clothes in this case, but my location. See below and let me know if I nailed The Get Down graffiti look. 

Merging inspiration and Spring Trends

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If you know me, you know that I am not conventional when it comes to executing trends. I take current trends, mix it with my personal inspirations, and throw a splash of my personality in the outfits that I wear. I've been trying for weeks to execute the floral trend but I didn't want to do the typical floral dress. Like most people, Sade Adu is a constant inspiration and mood for me. While browsing my Instagram feed some time back,  I came across a picture of Sade performing in a cheongsam dress, and I knew I found my look. If you don't know what cheongsam is, it is a Manderine and Cantaonese inspired body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress ( I make sure I do my research when I dip into other cultures for inspo). Well, this weekend I executed my floral look! I went to China town and purchased a cheongsam dress and paired it with some lavender knee high boots. Let me know your thoughts and if you will be trying out a floral trend this SS/17.

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Malibu Black Barbie

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This weekend was my friend Laci's birthday and we decided a "staycation" in Malibu would be the perfect get-away. Laci, Natalia, and I stayed in the cutest Airbnb right on the water. We spent the day laughing, singing, and celebrating life. The night on the other hand was spent relaxing to the melodic sounds of the ocean.

Oh and of course a few photo shoots took place, how could I forget that part!

I've been super busy these last few weeks and a bit stressed, so the opportunity to escape for just that brief moment was everything to me. Staying true to self, even though we weren't planning on leaving the Airbnb, I seized the opportunity to dress up in a sheer purple robe made by my mother. Spending the weekend twirling around in my robe, laughing, and cherishing friends was much needed. 

Malibu

Laci

Natalia