Zara Wish List!

1. Short Printed Blazer / 2. Combination Jacket With Zips / 3. Scarf Print Blouse / 4. Printed Dress With Contrasting Piping / 5. Dress With Shoulder Pads / 6. Sweatshirt Style Top / 7. Dyed T-shirt / 8. Tie-Print Trousers / 9. Printed Clutch Bag / 10. Messenger Box Bag / 11. Stretch Combination Print Sandals / 12. Crossover Sling Back Metallic Sandal / 13. Quilted Messenger Bag With Pocket / 14. Combination Pearl Necklace / 15. Earrings With Gems

Casual Thursday

What I'm wearing: Top: Zara | Pants: Forever21 | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bag: Mango | Necklace: Oldie

Some days you want a fabulous look without all the hassle. This week been very busy and filled with exciting news. I am happy to announce that I will be interning for BCBGMAXAZRIA this summer. This is an amazing opportunity that I plan on soaking up and learning from every chance I get. After such a stressful last few weeks, I was due for a casual but fun outfit. For my laid back Thursday look, I've done just that. I found this comfy Zara top on sale and paired it with my favorite skinny jeans and Steve Madden wedges. Happy Thursday! 

xoxo,

Alicia G. 

Get Em' Before They're Gone

Here's where to get it:

 1.) J.Crew Purse 99.99 / 2.) J.Crew shorts 29.99 / 3.) BCBG Clutch 103.60 / 4.) Banana Republic necklace 34.99 / 5.) Kate Spade bracelet 24.99 / 6.) J.Crew Necklace 99.99 / 7.) J.Crew Pink Blazer / 8.) Zara heels 49.99 / 9.) J.Crew Shift Dress 59.50 / 10.)  BCBG Romper 149.00 / 11.) BCBG Dress 169.00 / 12.) J.Crew Clutch 68.00 / 13.) Tinley Road Bracelet 21.99

 If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's that I love finding affordable fashion pieces. I don't live on a disposable income and even if I did, I would still be a bargain hunter. I believe that obtaining style and fashion can be accomplished on a budget. This week I've scouted out must have blowout sale items. Keeping spring in mind, I picked items there were colorful and that would add some vibrancy to your wardrobe. These pieces would also translate over to your summer wardrobe effortlessly. Which picks are your favs? 

xoxo, 

Alicia G.

Spring Into The New Season

Spring is officially here, and that means summer is right around the corner. It’s time to pack up your winter gear and pull out those tank tops and shorts you’ve been hiding in the back of your closet. Your wardrobe is screaming for an overhaul, and this week, I’m going to show you just how to accomplish this.

Some of the best pieces in your wardrobe are the ones that can translate from one season to the next. As this week’s Fashionisto demonstrates, flats are an easy way to keep your outfits engaging and they can easily spring into the new season’s trends. I was lucky enough to find a similar pair from Zara here. One of my favorite current trends are the Ray-Ban sunglasses. This accessory is a fun and simple way to add a little surfer cool to your vibe without over doing it. I’ve found the perfect classic pair here.

Spring is definitely a time for change. Embrace the change in your wardrobe and try things what you’ve never tried before. Polka-dots are the perfect way to bring a little spring flair into your life; polka-dots aren’t just for the girls! Prints and patterns are becoming more and more unisex in fashion, and this goes for polka-dots, too. See for yourself at Urban Outfitters here. Renovate your wardrobe by pairing your dots with denim jeans and a lightweight jacket. Remember that fashion is always changing, but it’s what you do with the new trends that dictate your style. In the famous words of Coco Chanel, “Fashion changes, but style endures.”

Hint: Embrace change this week in your wardrobe. Stock up on flats, sunglasses and denim jeans. Pair your favorite jean with a polka-dot top. Add a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses and say hello to your new and improved wardrobe. Take it a step further with a cool and lightweight jacket. This new look will not only have you feeling good but it will also have you digging out those buried New Year’s resolutions in no time.

Style On, 

Alicia Gonzalez

 This article was written for College Fashionista and can be viewed at: http://www.collegefashionista.com/aliciagonzalez/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-spring-into-the-new-season/

SUGAR AND SPICE: Glitz And Glam With A Taste Of Old Hollywood!

   Hola Fashionistas/os! I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was filled with delicious food and memories that will last a lifetime. This time of the year always has me reminiscing about old Hollywood starlets like Marilyn Monroe and the classic Audrey Hepburn. After watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, I couldn't help but feel like Old Hollywood has disappeared a bit on us. So, this week I am bringing it back to you through a little glitz and a touch of glam. 
   I recently had the pleasure of working with Photographer Grace Murney on the set of her Fearful Symmetry shoot. I had the fabulous task of dressing her model's for a high fashion photo shoot. My goal was to achieve an edgy "look" through formal wear. In the end, I found a hint of Old Hollywood Glamour lingering in these pieces. 
   First and and foremost Fashionista's, every girl should own a little black dress. It's the must have staple to every ladies wardrobe. Society will never forget how Audrey Hepburn dazzled us in her little black dress and sunglasses. My Fashionista is wearing a little black sequined dress from my very own closet. I purchased this piece years ago from Banana Republic. You can find a similar piece from BCBGMAXAZRIA. What to pair with this extravagant piece you might ask? A pair of black suede booties from Giuseppe Zanotti would look gorgeous and to lighten the mood, add a gorgeous clutch to hide all your little goodies in from Judith Leiber. For a little "glitz" in your life, a little black dress is the way to go. It's a timeless piece that every woman deserves to have. 

   If you're feening for a more glamourous vibe this week, here's how to get it. My other Fashionista is sporting another look pulled straight off the racks of my closet. She's wearing a pair of faux leather pants with a black see through top that can be purchased from Zara. To finish the look off throw on a faux fur coat and some sparkly earrings. Marilyn Monroe with an edge, if that's even anymore possible, is what this look is going for. When shopping for a look like this, keep your color choices in the same range. Black and grey's go fabulous together when trying to pull off a deep and edgy vibe. 

Tip: To pull these looks even more together, side part your hair and pull it back into a low bun. Draw some cat eyes on those big beautiful baby blues and head on out to Hollywood.

Glitz vs. Glam

Check out my style board for helpful tips when shopping for the Glitz vs. Glam look. 

xoxo,
Alicia G. 

Photo credit:
Photographer: Grace Murney
Models: Chandel McDonie and Winston Caroline Gow
Hair/MUA: Samantha Kristine Waldron
Stylist: Alicia Gonzalez