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

MBFWSwim/FUNKSHION Day 1: Pour La Victoire Retreat x Trina Turk BBQ

Laura Ellner from Pour La Victoire and Rebecca Alexander  

yesterday Pour La Victoire along with Socialyte hosted a blogger retreat at what has seemed to be my temporary home for MBFWSwim SOHO Beach House. I had a blast meeting new bloggers and chatting with my Miami bloggers. I love how the blogger community keeps ever-expanding and we are becoming a group to be reckoned with. Anyhow, below you can find photos of Pour La Victoire's upcoming collection. Laura spilled that the brand wanted to go back to it's french roots on this collection with more feminine features, I am loving all of them but I set my eyes out on one particular one and I want to get my hands on them. After our retreat was over we headed over to the Trina Turk BBQ downstairs and I was delighted to see the set-up, I had a great time.

Thank you Laura Ellner, Pour La Victoire and the Socialyte husband and wife team!

Also, do forget to follow me on instagram and twitter for live updates of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim. Follow me @chicstreetsande

My favorite pair at middle (colorblock: mint and blue)

Beautiful off-white bag 

more mint and blue 

loved meeting Jenni Radosevich from I Spy DIY, one of my favorite DIY blogs. P.s. she loved my DIYed camera strap I did here.

Bloggers unite!

Tatiana Torres from  Furor Moda, Kristin Clark, and moi

the scene at the Trina Turk BBQ

what I ate, the shrimp was yum, yum!