DIY: Sporty Trend Perforated Clutch

As you might have seen, the sporty trend was a HUGE one on spring collections, I even made a Trend Report about it because I really like it (you can read it here), because it's comfortable and you get to play with your sporty pieces, daring to mix them with feminine and casual-unexpected pieces, I have to admit that maybe I'm wearing more hoodies with heels than with sneakers (call it my not-feeling-like-going-to-the-gym phase).

Anyway, after seen an editorial on April 2012 Glamour magazine, I fell in love with all the perforated sporty items and went to my fabric store to buy some vinyl perforated fabric. Today I show you the clutch I made, keep tuned because I also made a bracelet to show you later.

Trend: Link Necklaces

Link Necklaces are perfect to wear this summer, they're everywhere and in different materials, metal or resin, on many colors and for all budgets, and for me, the bigger & bolder the better!

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Top Image: Late Afternoon

Summer Shoes: Get the Look for Less

Today I share with you some of my favorite shoes for this summer, of course they are on my shopping wishlist, but I had to find the cheaper version so I don't go bankrupt!

Color Block: Giuseppe Zanotti VS Dolce Vita

Striped Espadrilles: D&G VS Soludos and Old Navy

Neon Flat Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff VS Topshop

Cork Heel: Giuseppe Zanotti VS Forever 21

High Espadrilles: Loeffler Randall VS Aerosoles

Studded Sandals: Valentino VS Zara

Wood Platform: Jimmy Choo VS Victoria's Secret

Cage Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff VS INC

DIY: Cluster Hoops

I love Hoops! 

This time I made some cluster hoops with swarovski crystals, they're really easy to make and they look gorgeous, besides you could use almost any kind of gems you have on your DIY storage, even pearls!

You'll need: Hoops (bought mine at JewelryBoxStore for $1), crystals (about 60), jewelry wire (gauge 24) and jewelry pliers and wire cutter.

Jewelry Spotlight: Janis Savitt

As you may know if you've been reading my blog, I'm a lover of great jewelry, specially chunky statement jewelry, and I love discovering talented designers, today I present you one that I just found a few weeks ago: Janis Savitt.

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Janis Savitt was born and raised in New York City, and while still in high school, she fabricated pieces for Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, Henri Bendel, and Bloomingdales .

Trend: Men Shirt

One of my favorite fashion staple pieces are the shirts, and lately I've seen great outfits with men inspired shirts (I said inspired, because they're made for women, I don't recommend using an actual men shirt but only for sleeping) this piece could transform your look, from elegant and classy to chic and trendy, and here's my list on how to wear them and to get inspired.

Outfit 1: Shirt similar Here, Belt, Pants, Clutch and Sandals

Outfit 2: Shirt, Necklace similar Here, Pants, Tote and Sandals

Outfit 3: Shirt, Denim Shorts, Bag, Sandal Booties similar Here

Outfit 4: Shirt, Peplum Skirt Similar Here, Bag, Shoes

Outfit 5: Shirt, Belt similar Here, Skirt, Clutch, Shoes

And if you still need inspiration here are some of my favorite bloggers wearing shirts!

DIY: Beaded Felt Religious Bracelet

Last week I blogged about the 5 de Mayo, and I also told you about a DIY I made for the occasion, well finally here it is.

In a country where the majority of the population is catholic, the religious jewelry is a must, this time I used some items I bought at the church, an scapular, milagros (miracles charms) and saint pendants.

Leaves Trend and GIVEAWAY: Leaf Bracelet

Lately I've been watching many leaves around, on jewelry, clothing accessories and more, so this post is about them, but first I want to share the giveaway with you.

I found a gorgeous Leaf bangle on a tiny store, so I had to buy one for me and one for a V Juliet reader, so here's your chance to win it and start an arm party with it!

To enter the Giveaway you should follow me on GFC (on your right side), bloglovin or Facebook.

Extra entry if you follow me on twitter and tweet about the giveaway.

Extra entry if you follow me on my Fashion Giveaways blog via bloglovin or GFC: www.fashiongiveaways.blogspot.com

Please leave a comment below with your name and email so I can contact you in case you're the winner.

Contest open worldwide.

Contest ends on May 25th, 2012

Winner will be randomly selected using random.org

UPDATE:

The winner of this giveaway is comment #5: BellaVidaLetty, congratulations!

¡Felicidades Mamá!

Even though Mother's day is celebrated on next sunday in the US, in Mexico is always on May 10th., so today I celebrate my mom, the most beautiful (inside and out) person, and one I admire so much, there are no words to express how much I love you, thanks for always been there for me, I still have so much to learn from you, I only ask God to allow me to, thanks for your love and support, and Happy Mother's day!

Happy Mother's day to all who are celebrating today.

Mamá adorada, no hay palabras para decirte cuanto te amo, eres la persona mas bella por dentro y por fuera, y a la que admiro demasiado, gracias por siempre estar a mi lado, todavía me falta mucho por aprender de ti, solo le pido a Dios que me permita seguir haciendolo, ¡Felicidades en tu día!

Feliz día de las Madres a todas las que están celebrando hoy.

Mother's Day Gift List: Classic

Here's a gift guide of my favorite things to give to mom on her special day, this list is for a classic-yet-modern mom, I'll be making some other lists on these days, stay tuned.

Pearl Necklace Similar Here/ Silhouette Pendants/ Stacking Ring/ Annick Goutal Parfum/ Bolt Studs/ Monogrammed Bangle/ Leaf Earrings and Bangle/ Handbag

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Gemma Redux

The determined focus of Gemma Redux is to empower each woman with confidence and femininity.
“Jewelry should be 100% fantasy and should make you feel excited to put in on.”

Gemma Redux caught my eye a while ago, ever since I saw their rainbow cuff I become a fan of their designs, even the brand name is perfect!

The designer behind Gemma Redux is Rachel Dooley, from Michigan, who after different approaches to explore her creativity, found on the jewelry design the outlet for her creativity passion. 

Juxtaposition Necklace/ Ezra Earrings/ Verrocchio Earrings/ Victoria Necklace/ Aether Ring/ Eos Bracelet/ Zoe Cuff/ Bibhu Mohapatra x Gemma Redux

About 5 de Mayo

Hi everyone! How was your weekend, did you celebrated the 5 de Mayo?

Well this post is about it, as a mexican I have to say that I've never celebrated this holiday, it is indeed a very special day on Mexico, because 150 years ago we won a big battle against France and it helped to build our nation identity, but we don't have big parties about it, maybe because the big mexican party is on September 16th, when we celebrate our independence day, anyway I enjoy seeing how this holiday has become so important in US and other places, and I loved to see how you celebrate it! :D

And because of this I'm showing you my mexican pride, this time on the fashion field, with some cool mexican inspired fashion and accessories and with an overview of my favorite mexican fashion designers, enjoy and Viva Mexico!

Shorts/ Notebook/ Earrings/ Necklace/Bag/ Pendant/ Ring/ Heels/ Huipil Dress/ Mexico Dress

MEXICAN FASHION DESIGNERS

Pineda Covalin

"Pineda Covalín is a 100% Mexican fashion design company which uses traditional patterns, figures and images from native Mexican cultures such as Mayan and Aztec. This company was created by two young designers, Cristina Pineda and Ricardo Covalín.

On their FW 2012 collection they joined forces with fashion designer Kris Goyri, injecting the brand with a vibrant and younger look.

Anna Dello Russo for H&M

Yesterday was a great day for all fashion lovers, the newest collaboration from H&M was announced and for our delight it it's with the fashion icon Anna Dello Ruso, Japan's Vogue Fashion Director.

She's known for her exquisite and extravagant taste on fashion, and this time she will be launching an  accessories collection with H&M, slated for release this October.

“I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M have involved a Fashion Director in a special project,” Anna said in a press release. “This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it.

DIY: Fenton Inspired Earrings

A few days ago I posted about FENTON on my Jewelry Designer Spotlight, in case you missed it you can read about it here, and if you like me fell in love with all the amazing jewels from Dana Lorenz, then you're gonna like this DIY version of her raleigh earrings.

Trend: Capri Getaway

The summer is almost here, and let's pretend that we are getting away to the beautiful Capri (and if you're actually going there you're a lucky girl), and because this is a very chic getaway we have to dress to impress, and the better way to do this is according to the beautiful colors of this island, blue, turquoise, white and pink shades.

Outfit 1: Swimsuit, Hat, Tote, Havaianas and Bracelet

Outfit 2: Dress, Sandals and Bag Similar Here

Outfit 3: Top, Necklace, Skirt Similar Here, Bag and Sandals

Outfit 4: Tank Top, Necklace Similar Here, Shorts, Hat, Bag and Sandals

Outfit 5: Tank Top, necklace, Shorts, Bag and Sandals

Outfit 6: Bikini, Bag, Hat Similar Here and Sandals 

DIY Embellished Bangles

Last week I wrote about the Arm Party here, in case you missed it I showed a picture of some bangles I made, and here's the tutorial for it.

I bought a set of 4 golden bangles for $1 at Jewelry Box Store, this is one of my favorite places to buy cheap jewelry (everything's $1) and then transform it with some DIY magic. I looked for the store website but it seems they don't have one, but you could visit their FB Page to find a store near you.

You'll need:

Let's start with the easier DIY, I made one bangle using only thread in several colors and scissors and the other one with thread, rhinestones and glue (E6000), perhaps you have seen them before since several bloggers are making them, I just have to make some for me.

For the multi color one, you need to wrap some thread in only one part of the bangle, cut, make a knot and hide it behind the thread under the bangle, alternate the color, leaving a space to show the golden bangle.