Winners in my eyes

Rooney Mara - Givenchy Haute Couture

My top three looks of the evening. When I got a glimpse of Rooney, I was in love, yes I said it. She looked flawless. Michelle's peplum dress was high couture and Milla  looked devilishly divine. White was the sure thing at the Oscar's this year and I couldn't be happier, there is something special about white gowns that just tickles my heart. I want them all, can someone tell me where I can find them? ha-ha.

P.s. do not forget to come to the IT Girl Expo for this Wednesday or Thursday or both! I will be there both days so come on and say hello. For more details see this post here.

 Michelle Williams - Louis Vuitton

Milla Jovovich - Elie Saab

images via: style.com 

On my mind...

 endless trays of delightfulness

This weekend was my mother's birthday and I wanted her to have a fun-filled day. We had lunch, and later in the evening we headed over to a Greek Festival at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. We had a great time, ofcourse there was delicious food and delicious desserts. Here you can find some of the photos I snapped during our experience. The best part of the festival was the traditional greek dancing, where everyone was invited to learn and participate. I hope you had a great week and weekend, until next time.

Xo

 my chocolate-drizzled baklava

the Indian-made sandals I picked up at the festival

 

a new arm fiesta addition i found on Etsy here.

to end an eventful saturday

IT Girl Expo

DON’T MISS IT:

IT GIRL LIFESTYLE SHOPPING EXPO DEBUTS IN MIAMI

Shop, Sip, Socialize and See & Be Seen February 29^th & March 1^st, 2012

WHO: 

Lori Riviere and Maria Maloof, the ultimate It Girls and founders of the It Girl Group, bring together South Florida fashion aficionados and stylish senoritas for not one, but two nights of not-to-be missed shopping and fun with the 2012 It Girl Spring Shopping Expo on February 29^th and March 1^st, 2012 at SOHO Studios in Miami’s Wynwood Art District.

WHAT:

Gain and maintain it girl status by shopping and enjoying services from the must-have-it items in fashion, accessories, beauty, fitness and lifestyle including: American Laser Skincare, Anastasia Eyebrows, Antonym Cosmetics, Arrive Chic, Biern Handbags, Bliss Spa, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Bvlgari, Chick on the Go, Cream, D.Find at Sunset, The Fresh Diet, Heart Tango, Haute Halo, Dog-e-Glow, Jo Malone, L.A. Boudoir Vintage, Laura Mercier, Lipsmart, Mary Louise Designs, Miami Liquid Suntans, My Intimates, Nordstrom, Pamela Bond Skincare, Punch Gym, Ready Set Cupcake, Smashbox Cosmetics, StriVectin, Susan Joy Designs, Suzie Squeeze, Tarzan Cup, VIGI Boutique, Vivid Glam, Winks by Georgie , Zico Coconut Water, Hip e Boutique, Lip Smart, Pamela Bond Skincare and more.

Guests attending the It Girl Expo can shop, nibble, mingle and vibe to the sounds of the event’s on-site DJ, imbibe complimentary cocktails from SX liquors, Brugal Rum, as well as sip wine gratis from The Naked Grape Wine Bar, sample popchips’ newest flavors and watch a fashion runway show.  On March 1^st, Nina Alicia, co-host of Y100’s Michael Yo Show, will make an appearance to meet and greet the stylish and savvy attendees.

For those looking to dine, South Florida food trucks including Purple People Eatery, Miso Hungry, The Red Koi and Sugar Yummy Mama will be on-site to satisfy every craving.

As an added twist, fashion and style bloggers from around South Florida will be updating their blogs live from the It Girl Expo Blogger’s Corner, sponsored by Meinto.com. Guests can stop by and meet the bloggers, get style advice and maybe even be featured online. Every it girl needs (at least) 15 minutes in the spotlight.

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for VIP. A VIP ticket grants early entry into the It Girl Expo as well as goody bag of products to further enhance it girl status. 

Chic Streets and Eats readers get a $5 discount when purchasing tickets online before the event. Enter code: chicstreets at checkout. You can thank me later!

So come on over  and keep me company pretty please! spend the evening hanging out, shopping and mingling with fellow fashion lovers! find me at the Meinto.com Blogger's corner.

WHEN:

February 29, 2012 & March 1, 2012
6:30pm  - 11:00pm            
5:30pm  - Doors open one hour early for VIP Entrance

WHERE:

SOHO Studios
2136 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

TICKET PRICE:

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.itgirlexpo.com

VIP Tickets:  $35

General Admission Tickets:  $25

MEDIA RSVP:

Robin Diamond, Publicist for It Girl Expo
Type: 305freelance@gmail.com / Talk: (305) 903.5444 

Arms go for a {fiesta}

 my favorite, the beetle is actually a pendant on a necklace. I am getting that beetle!

Nothing makes me happier than volumes of jewelry! (ok not really the happiestm but close) I get that from my grandmother, I love to drape myself with accessories and the more the better for me. These are some of the arm fiestas I am currently envying, want to have all of them...my birthday is around the corner ;). Just wanted to give you something to inspire you this weekend, because c'mon we all know the weekend starts on Friday. Pair your arm fiesta with a cocktail, a fiesta indeed!

 colorful

 small details with a big statement

 classic

flirt with it

images via: Honestly WTF, The Fancy, This Is Not New, The Man Repeller, Pinterest

On my mind...

blurry me, but I love this photo with the deer.

 I had an eventful few days, and it is nice to just have a relaxing sunday, here are a few of the things that had me entertained this week and weekend. The highlight of the week was Art Wynwood VIP preview event on thursday, which I attended. Tomorrow will be the last day for the International Contemporary Art Festival and if you haven't gone, I suggest you do! it showcases art from local artists and from around the world, very impressive collection of art gathered in one place. I had a fabulous time, my obsession was these art installations of deers in a forest that were located all around the exhibition each with a different color vibe and theme. What are you waiting for, go and check it out for yourselves. Have fun :)

check out the rest of the photos from Art Wynwood on my facebook page here.

Xo

 need these for my office

 my Valentine nail art

french brie, italian mortadella, and spanish chorizo - a romantic dinner at Crazy About You

my new purchase - palazzo pants from Atikshop

On my mind...

brunch with a few of my fav gals a few weekends ago and I met a lovely new gal who evidently has her own blog as well! follow her here.

It has been a while since I post one of my On my mind...but here it is people! I hope you enjoy my photos as much I enjoy them myself. There is something very special about having memories to look back on and documenting events from small to large are one of my favorite things to do. Photos are a way to remember what you have done, accomplished, where you have been, and possibly make you think of where to go next to capture your next set of memories. One of the things I like to do is always take a picture of something I ate that I absolutely loved, as well as the menu with the restaurant name and the name of the plate so that I never forget it (I do this even more so when I am traveling, so I remember where I ate and what) it is a fun way to keep up with all your foodie adventures. I leave you now, may you go on and snap your own memories.

Xo

P.s. Sandy and I announced the winner of the make-up giveaway on my fb page, check it here.

 lunch date with the Beau at La Sandwicherie - Proscuitto & Fresh Mozzarella (at left, mine) and Sliced Chicken & Camembert (at right, the beau's)

 a gift from a special gal 

one of my Asos booties I recently purchased, I practically wear them everyday

A mural at El Vato Tequila and Taco Bar that eerily resembles a certain famous dude by the name of Johnny Depp, doesn't it?

{Spring/Summer 2012} Pastels Runway looks

3.1 Phillip Lim S2012 RTW

A few weeks ago I brought to you several Spring and Summer looks that are in season, and a few days ago I gave you the pastels in street style (find it here). Today I bring you the pastels of the runway looks, there are several different looks to get you inspired on how to pair your pastels. I told you pastels can go {grown-up} and look stunning and chic. This will be the last installment of each of the three trends that will be hot this Spring and Summer before I bring you a mash up of all the looks in one post! so stay tuned. Tell me, how are you going to pair up your pastels? what look inspired you the most?

I would love to hear from you, drop a comment down below!

Also, don't forget to enter to win a make-up session here.

Lela Rose S2012 RTW

3.1 Phillip Lim S2012 RTW

Tracy Reese S2012 RTW

T by Alexander Wang S2012 RTW

images via: style.com

{Trending} Hair styles for spring 2012 + a giveaway

Instructions

1. Start with a high ponytail.

2. Tease the ponytail.

3. Wrap the ponytail to desired shape.

4. Get Hair pins and pin in place.

5. Add a headband for some style. 

Instructions

1. start with a ponytail.

2. separate the hair into two sections.

3. With the sections separated, bring a small section of hair from the back of the right section and add it to the front of the left section. Do the same from the left side.

4. Continue bringing small sections of hair from the back of the two sections until you reach the bottom of the ponytail.

5. Secure it with a hair tie and your are done.

Several days ago, I got together with a talented, talented friend and two other beautiful girlfriends and produced a little something special just for you! Sandy Lee Alvarez a Miami-based Hair Stylist and Make-Up Artist who has dolled up the faces of several leading ladies in Miami provided her services to bring you tutorials on how to do some of the trending hair and make-up styles for spring 2012. Here are two photos that teach you how to do the fishtail and the messy bun two hair styles that are going to be sported in spring.

To see the make-up tutorials visit Sandy’s blog here.

But not only did we want to give you ideas and tutorials we wanted to reward you for being our readers. See wasting time on our blogs pays off! So here the deal, Sandy Lee so graciously will be providing her talents to one of you – we are giving away a make-up session with her to one lucky winner! Now you are excited right…we got your full attention now I am sure!

To enter the giveaway:

1.       Follow Sandy Lee Alvarez on twitter - @Sandyleealvarez

2.       Follow me on twitter - @ChicStreetsandE

3.       Like Sandy Lee Alvarez facebook page here.

4.       Like my facebook page here.

For an additional chance to win you can:

5.       Subscribe to Sandy Lee’s blog and leave a comment in her post

6.       Subscribe to my blog and leave comment on my post

Deadline to enter the giveaway is February 9, 2012 and we will announce the winner on Friday February 10, 2012. *Winner will be picked at random.

 **A special thank you to Sandy Lee for making the magic happen and to Michelle and Kristen for being models for the day ;). **