The CSxE | Holiday Gift Guide 2015 | For The Procrastinator

We all have been there, we wait till the very last minute to shop for gifts. I know I've been there, not always because I love to start shopping early to finish off my list and not have to worry, but if it does happen, here are a few items that always are a good idea for last minute gifts for anyone on your list. People always need nice wine glasses, or a chic water bottle, how about a classic French press coffee maker, or a cool and sleek BBQ tool kit (I mean, who doesn't grill, right?), but I think the most popular welcomed gifts are candles (I welcome candles anytime), pretty phone covers and on the go chargers (I need one of those, badly). Then there is just pretty little things to just make eyes twinkle and those are dainty but adorable hair accessories. Shop the list below and remember to scroll down to the end to find all the items pictured.

What do you think? or what do you have on your last minute gift shopping list?

| SHOP the CSxE | Holiday Gift Guide 2015

| Post-Wedding Week Series | The Groom x Groomsmen Wear

Today I resume the Post-Wedding Week coverage, this past few days have been hectic with having family over from the States, my schedule always gets a bit complicated. There are only a few posts left of this series, today's post features the gentlemen's wardrobe of that special day, most important the handsome groom (wink). They all wore light grey suits, with white crisp dress shirts, black dress shoes and rose pink bow ties. The groom's bow tie was a dusty rose, something to make him look a little different then his groomsmen. The groomsmen boutonnieres were light pink garden rose and baby breaths, while the Groom's was a white orchid and baby breaths. All groomsmen bought their suits separately, which began to look like a mission impossible but somehow they all found suits that went perfectly together. 

Didn't they look so handsome? and did you see our ring boy looking just like the big boys? so adorable. 

| WHAT THEY WORE | Groom's Suit - Bar III, Groom's Shoes - Kenneth Cole Monk Straps, Groomsmen Suits via Macy's, Asos x Tailor4Less, Groom x Groomsmen Bow Ties via The Tie Bar 

| PHOTOS by | Sasha de Almagro Photography

|A Tail| of a modern day Gatsby

I had this little project brewing in my head for a few months and actually was the original theme Karla and I's collaboration (see what we did here) but ended up not working out at the time but I still wanted to do it. My plan was to have it out before the remake of one of my ultimate favorite books-turned-movies The Great Gatsby, I was obsessed since the day I read the book back in grade school. Not only was the story so divine but it depicted a romance during my ultimate favorite era, the 1920s. I live and breath for that time in history, mostly because well the way women and men would dress was decadent and extravagant. When I saw that The Great Gatsby was going to be remade, I instantly thought of this post and viola- here it is. I had a different location I wanted to shoot in but time and energy where not on my side, so I decided to make the best of it and shoot around my neighborhood.

I am getting back in the groove of posting outfits, I know it's been lacking but I got you people, you will be getting a few more before I cross the pond over to Germany.

|Wearing in Dress No. 1| Look 1: RACHEL Rachel Roy dress (via Macy's), Asos bag (similar here), Target hat, Via Spiga lucite shoes; Look 2: Make-shift headwrap, Jewelmint necklace, BCBG shoes (via ideeli).

|Wearing in Dress No. 2| Look 1: RACHEL Rachel Roy dress (via Macy's), Vintage bag, Make-shift necklace with Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet (as pendant), Boutique 9 caged booties; Look 2: Make-shift headwrap, Via Spiga luctie shoes.

MMIFW x Miami Style Mafia VIP Spring event |Video|

Miami Style Mafia Kicks Off MMIFW at Macy's from 7moons on Vimeo.

here is a video of the Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week and Miami Style Mafia Spring Essentials fashion show at Macy's in Aventura Mall that we hosted two weekends ago. The video gives you a much more fun look at what went down that day, Ginger, Simonett and I had a blast and so did everyone who participated and attended the event.

side note: my apologies for the lack of posts lately as you know my life is in a bit of a whirlwind at the moment but I am trying my best to bring to you fun stuff over here.

|VIDEO courtesy of| 7 Moon Productions

MMIFW x Miami Style Mafia VIP Fashion event |Recap|

this past Saturday I co-hosted the Macy's Spring Essentials Fashion show brought to you by Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (MMIFW) and Miami Style Mafia. I had such a blast with my fellow co-hosts Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella and Simonett Pereira of Miami Style Mafia and although I had moments filled with nerves, it all turned out fantastic. You see I am not much a public speaker, but I like to put myself through events that will provide me the opportunity to speak in public so that I can get more accustom to it, that is the only way I will grow. I did so much better than I thought and I was delighted with the results, I hope some of you who were there felt entertained and learned a few things.

the top five trends we covered in the fashion show were - Neons, Prints, Lace, Graphics and Peplum and some of the brands that were featured where Rachel Rachel Roy (an exclusive brand of Macy's), Donald J. Pliner, I.N.C, Guess, Vince Camuto, Calvin Klein, Free People and French Connection. You can take a look at some of the outfits of the night that Ginger, Simonett and myself put together for you so that you can have an easier time getting ready everyday, you welcome. My absolute favorite outfit of the day was the blue peplum top with the red-striped white pants on the eighths picture below and which I called the "Fourth of July" look, so if you had been looking for a look for your Fourth of July festivities I think I just found you the one. We also had our very own Trend Closets where you had the chance to get some styling tips from the three of us. The ninth and tenth pictures are some of the designs you will find during MMIFW, which starts on April 24, 2013 with a VIP Launch Party (find tickets here).

thank you to those who came out and supported us, we had a few blogger friends and new bloggers whom we met and several girls who came up to say hi. There was a lady with two daughters who just had such a great time, she ended up buying a pair of laced shorts that Ginger presented and the blue peplum top of the "Fourth of July" look, I hope she is happy with them. Oh and thank you for all of our support team of stylist, the Paul Mitchell Hair and Make-up team, the Macy's team, Maxine, Michelle and all others who put it all together.

|PHOTOS courtesy of| Pedro Heshike



MMIFW x Miami Style Mafia VIP Fashion Event

your plans for next Saturday April 13th just got better, all you have to do is get yourself to Aventura Mall, into Macy's and onto the second floor to come and mingle with Miami Style Mafia's Simonett, Ginger of Electric Blogarella and myself. The Miami Style Mafia along with Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week  will be hosting this VIP fashion event that will include a runway show and personal styling consultations by the three of us, as well as makeup tutorials by Macy's premier makeup line, Impulse Beauty. You will also get to sip on some cool cocktails, good bites and and fun tunes to make you shake it just a bit. 

Spring just got better, so come on out and let's meet, chat and show you what this Spring's style is all about, you won't want to miss your chance to have fun and learn a few tips all at the same time. Look forward in seeing you there, space is limited so make sure you RSVP to rsvpmacys@mmifw.com.

Merci Beaucoup 2012

meeting Scott Schuman and Garance Doré at The Webster

 

what an eventful year it has been, I couldn't have imagined any of it the year before, which is why I appreciate life in the first place because you never know what is coming next. I am so grateful to everyone of you who has given me the opportunity to continue this journey, I've met so many wonderful, creative and energetic people who like to think outside the box and what to make a difference in their communities. I am also so thankful to be surrounded by people who care so much and even more for having so many talented friends, from Creative Directors, PR pioneers, teachers, spiritual leaders, artists, dancers, designers to bloggers. All of these people are the ones that create an exciting atmosphere for all of us and I consider myself lucky to be in that group, hopefully our efforts can inspire others to do the same, so that they can shake things up.

although this was the year I lost my amazing grandmother, I have so much to feel blessed about and her passing in a way is one of them because now I have her as an angel that will guide me through and protect me for the rest of my life. This was also the year that my love proposed to me and I couldn't be more happy...it's been a long time coming. Next year is going to be filled with so many exciting opportunities, changes and surprises, looking forward to it already.

in the meantime I want to thank 2012 for a fabulous year it's been to me and for all the people that it brought to my life, as well as those who I have had in my life for many years...thank you for your undying support. May 2013 be a great year for all of you.

with Stella McCartney (on left) and with Laure Heriard Dubreuil (on right) which by the way we were both wearing vintage YSL - she with her jumpsuit and I with my shoes.

at the Nicole Richie for Impulse preview (on left) and the Danielle Nicole Handbag preview (on right)

my first ever hosting event - FNO Macy's at Aventura, which I co-hosted with Erika Tapia Schrieber

at the Pour La Victoire blogger reception during Swim Week (on left) and at the Trina Turk BBQ (on right)

L Space show (on left) and Red Carter (on right) for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim

at the Chloé show at Soho Beach House for Funkshion

having fun with the Paulina's Pops cart (on left) and meeting Miss Trish Shoes designer (on right)

the very first Fashion Bloggers Do It Better event

my eating adventures at it's best - the Eating House (on left) and Yard Bird (on right)

my friend Sasha's stuffed french toast and my own dark chocolate bread pudding

my favorite DIYs

my outfit series

it's all in the shoe

my favorite collaboration with Sasha De Almagro and Shop Miami Style

shoes, shoes, shoes I do adore

my summer staples

the blue jacket I found at Goodwill (on left) and my favorite pants (on right)

my first ever outfit post (on left) and the my third outfit post (on right)

finally but not least the Fashion For A Cause campaign that I took part of - I felt honored