Thank You Lord! Fall Is In The Air. 


I was looking on the streets for Fall fashion inspiration this week but it seems even though the weather has cooled down and the air is brisk, it's still a bit too early. Therefore, I did the next best thing and started looking online at editorials from different September issues from magazines. I was quite smitten with Yumi Lambert for Vogue Australia photographed by Jackie Nickerson. I think the whole team from styling to makeup & more delivered excellent work. 

Hey Nubians, 

Fall Footwear...


I've always loved Chuck Taylor Converse Sneakers for the Summer. I think my passion for Converse started with my Father loving them. When he first arrived to the United States from the Dominican Republic he purchased a pair and fell in love with how comfortable and breathable they were. He started a collection of sneakers. His favorites were the Navy Blue sneakers that looked like denim, the ones with the American Flag, and the Olive Green sneakers. 

I never really thought much about Converse shoes past the Summer, but lately I've been appreciating their boots. I'm thinking of adding a pair to my Fall/Winter wardrobe. 

Hey Nubians, 

By Halloween Nails, I Meant A Sweet Cameo By Michael Myers Himself! 



I wanted to give myself a 'Fall is approaching' manicure but didn't want to go straight for orange or hunter green which are usually my go-to colors. I decided to do a cool grey nail. I had the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color 'Show Steeler' nail polish which I had never used and it was just what I was looking for. Perfection. I love the color! It's a little something different. It dries very quickly which is a big perk for my clumsy butt and it has a pretty shine to it without needing a clear top coat. My nails feel so pretty. I'm very picky with nail polish but I highly recommend the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri line. I've had good experiences with it. I despise when the color on my nails chips quickly and that doesn't happen with Insta-Dri. 

Hey Nubians, 

I've Always Enjoyed Daydreaming. I've Always Liked The Thought Of Being Somewhere Else ...

I was catching up on my editorials and I felt the need to share Stella Lucia by Txema Yeste for Numéro #175. The editorial seems like a day dream to me. It's also a good example of when fashion meets art and self expression. There's a bit of UFO/extraterrestrial vibes to the editorial and a lot of it also screams empowerment. 

Sometimes we daydream to find our own safe heaven, at least I know I do.  A place where we can be ourselves without anyone interrupting our happiness or passing on judgment no matter how weird or crazy you want to be... doesn't it sound lovely?
 








How often do you daydream? What do your Fall Fashion goals look like? 





 

Hey Nubians,

Breakfast Is A Big Deal. 



You know, I never used to be much of a breakfast person most of my life. I would just wake up, have coffee, and zoom out the door like The Flash (see what I did there?). But through the years
it became a necessity to me for a few different reasons. Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for health purposes and to give you energy. It definitely gives the body fuel to have some nice, enjoyable food in the morning.I have also found that as I get older I crave peace in my life. I no longer want to rush out the door, I want to sit and daydream a bit before I have a long day of work ahead of me. You can call it foodie meditation or something of the sort, but I need a nice breakfast to start my day off right. 

I often frequent Einstein Bros. Bagels here in Las Vegas on West Sahara. Recently they released the Chorizo Sunrise and it is everything I've dreamed of and more. "Come for the Chorizo, stay for the Fresh Cracked Huevos". The ingredients include Fresh-Cracked Eggs, Chorizo, Avocado, Jalapeño Salsa Shmear and Pepper Jack Cheese on a Fresh-Baked Green Chile Gourmet Bagel. My secret for kicking it up a notch and getting it to taste even better for my palate you ask? I get it made with a Cheddar Jalapeño Gourmet bagel instead. POW!

Delpozo Brings You Knits On Another Level...


This spanish houses first Pre-Fall 2016 line up has left me wanting more! Josep Font did a brilliant job with this Delpozo Collection. My hat goes off to him and I'm left in utter awe, it's pure art. Font looked for inspiration in the works of Mexican architect Luis Barragán and the photography of Japanese artist Nobuyoshi Araki just to name a few. Araki is known for his floral photography and you will see that inspiration reflected in the collection throughout the day wear. 

I believe what has me fully entranced with this collection besides the use of color (because you all know I'm a sucker for color) is the voluminous silhouettes. Some of these combinations you wouldn't usually think look good off the bat but they've been put together beautifully. Other glorious features seen in the collection are oversized prints and embellishments. There are handmade vinyl brooches on the collars and shoulders that make many of these pieces look even dreamier. It's such a nice compliment for the clothing. 

Lastly for me the knitwear was the star of the collection. There are exaggerated wool and cashmere pieces I'd love to get my hands on. Crazy cool fringe, pops of color, and texture play can be seen all over the place. 

Pieces from Delpozo will run you a pretty penny (over 1,000 for a knit top) but if you're looking to make a real investment in worthwhile fashion that will never be dated and that you can even pass on to your feature daughter, I would definitely recommend you check out this collection. It's like collecting art as long as you know how to take care of your clothing and cherish it. 




























What do you think about the collection? 

Hello Nubians,

'Tis important to enjoy the NYC weather before it become brick city! You know, those days when you can throw on a nice oversized sweater and go and not need a million layers on to survive.

I'm not a fan of Winter but I'm a fan or what the transition to the season brings out in me. Lately for some reason I've been burning a lot of candles... eucalyptus, gingerbread, cinnamon, peppermint, so many delicious smells! I've also been drinking a lot of matcha green tea which I might make a post about later. This traditional green tea has great health benefits.


'Es importante disfrutar el clima de Nueva York antes de que se convierta en la ciudad del ladrillo! (super frío!) Ya sabes, esos días en que usted puedes ponerte un bonito suéter de gran tamaño y no necesita un millón de capas para sobrevivir.

No soy un fan de invierno, pero soy un fan de la transición a la temporada. Últimamente, por alguna razón he estado quemando un montón de velas ... eucalipto, jengibre, canela, menta, tantos olores deliciosos! También he estado bebiendo mucho té verde matcha. Este té verde tradicional tiene grandes beneficios para la salud.



On this day I decided to wear boot cut jeans. combat boots with a heel and a nice oversized sweater. The jeans were a bit loose purposely because I felt like wearing something comfortable and not too fitted. I through on the red hat last to kind of make the outfit pop.

En este día decidí usar los pantalones jeans y unas botas estilo militar con taco. Los jeans me quedan un poco flojos intencionalmente porque quería sentirme cómoda y que no me quedaran demasiado ajustados. El sombrero rojo me parecio bien bonito y era la pienza que mas resalto en el conjunto. 






Hope you're all enjoying your transition into Winter too and getting ready for Thanksgiving next week, gobble gobble. Cheers!

Espero que todos están disfrutando de su transición al invierno también y preparándose para la próxima semana para acción de gracias (el dia del pavo.) ¡Salud!

Hello Nubians!

Feast your eyes on my latest obsession,  3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Fall 2013. This is probably if not my favorite, but surely the nicest Target designer collaboration I've seen in a long time.

3.1 Phillip Lim is highly covetable in my honest opinion and offers something for everyone. From cool looking sweats, a classy trench, sleek leather looks, and trendy dresses, he seriously has it ALL COVERED. You had to know my favorite pieces were the BOOM ones right? You just had to! I'm also a fan of the green pieces and the trench.

All in all I CAN NOT wait for this collection to be released... Counting down till September 15, 2013 where I shall be patiently waiting at a Target in NY (or if I'm working I'll have to make someone shop for me hehe).

What's your favorite look?