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palm trees and headscarves

lida — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:10:54 +0000

Our first morning in Cuba was just as warm and bright as I had hoped for. We stayed at Melia Las Antillas in Varadero – an adults only resort about 2.5 hours from Havana. As soon as we arrived, our internal clock seemed to have instinctively switched to “vacation mode” because the concept of time seemed especially relative and unimportant – a mental state that in Cuba promotes both relaxation and…hunger. We kept missing breakfast for the first half of the vacation so our mornings began with a cappuccino or Spanish coffee and a brownie; talk about a well balanced diet.

This was my first day look of the trip. The tropics are all about vibrancy and color so I added the headscarf and the bright green earrings for a little boost of both.

What I’m wearing:

Cotton beach dress by “Marciano” (last seen in Apr. 21’10)
Sunglasses by “MARNI” (last seen in June 28’10)
Shell earrings
Chunky chain ring by “Luc Kieffer” (last seen in July 28’10)
Santorini large straw tote by “Michael Kors” (last seen in July 19’10)
Straw pumps by “Betsey Johnson” (last seen in July 26’10)
Silk scarf by “Cocoon House”
Bikini (from Dominican Republic)

flying high

lida — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:11:56 +0000

I never thought I would say this, but as much as I loved my Cuba vacation, it’s truly nice to be back. I have tons of looks and stories from my trip to share with you guys and I’ll have to pace myself by spreading them out over multiple posts. In fact, there will be so many vacation outfit ideas that I’ve decided to dedicate a full category on Fahionista Talk to them. The category will be called Resort and it will house all posts related to tropical-vacations.

This little silk jumpsuit is what I wore for the 3.5 hour flight to Cuba. If I was stuck on the plane any longer I might have regretted wearing a one-piece garment; they are not exactly easy to manage in small confinements…(if you know what mean ). I also kept my black asymmetrical cardigan close by at all times, which kept me cozy and warm when needed.

Some more tips for flying smart and in style:

* Pack most essential and precious items into your carry on. I’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember and it has alleviated a lot of the worry around delayed and lost luggage. Don’t forget to include at least one of your favorite bikinis in the mix.

* Bring wetnaps

* Pack at least half as many bikinis as there are days in your vacation. Not only is it simply more fun this way, but the variety in fit and coverage will minimize bikini lines.

To be Continued…

*The winners of the both giveaways will be announced tonight. Good luck dear fashionistas!

What I’m wearing:

Carry on bag by “Coach”
Silk jumpsuit by ‘Firetrap”
Leather sandals by “Via Spiga”
Silver necklace
Silk bra by “The Lake & Stars”

estranged

lida — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:52:20 +0000

Remember when I made the peach skirt remix post and said that I was going to the Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands region, well I made today’s mini-movie from some of the pictures from that visit. While walking around its grounds, I found this interesting little tower that, from the inside, was lit so beautifully that I just had to make something dramatic out of it. Of course the feeling of romance and tragedy that so strongly permeates within the atmosphere of the Boldt Castel (mostly because of its history) also helped the matter a little. The hollowness of this fairy-tail-like tower inspired feeling of estrangement that I think transferred into some of these shots quite nicely.

Click here to view the embedded video.

What I’m wearing:

Silk maxi skirt from “Club Monaco” (last seen in July 5′10)
Chiffon top by “Marciano”
Straw hat by “Holt Renfrew”
Gold strappy sandals by “Sergio Rossi” (last seen in July 5′10)
Crystal heart ribbon necklace
2 chunky chain rings by “Luc Kieffer” (last seen in June 24′10)
Sunglasses by “Missoni” (last seen in July 5′10)

in theory

lida — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:45:13 +0000

After about an hour in this outfit I had two realizations that made me pause and go, “ha.” Firstly, this was the very first time of the summer when I wore pants and secondly, the two main pieces of the outfit are by Theory. So you could say that I was in pants…in theory .

What I’m wearing:

Linen pants by “Theory”
Top by “Theory”
Large bag by “Calvin Klein” (last seen in June 28’10)
Tri-skull cocktail ring by “Alexander McQueen” (last seen in June 7’10)
Straw pumps by “Betsey Johnson” (last seen in June 21’10)
Plastic earrings and necklace by “Ben-Amun”

drinks in blue

lida — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:31:53 +0000

After a day of blogging and school prep, I was dying to get out of the house so a few of us decided to meet up for drinks on Danforth. I was so anxious to finally be out the door that I managed to put this look together in about 5 minutes. When time is of the essence, it’s nice to know that the state of being ready is only a silk dress and statement necklace away.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by “Elie Tahari”
Leather strappy heels by “Guess Collection”
Leather bow clutch by “Steven” (last seen in Mar. 13’10)
Necklace from by “Karen McClintock” (from the South of France Collection) (last seen in Dec. 12’09)
Cashmere shawl/cardigan by “Nightcap”

relaxed maxi

lida — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:02:37 +0000

This asymmetrical, edgy cotton maxi is my go-to dress when I’m too busy or lazy to put an outfit together. I just throw this oversized baby on and I’m ready for the movies or whatever other relaxed activity I’m getting myself involved in. I’ve definitely put this dress to use in the past and I think it will serve me well when I go back to school but, as much as I appreciate its uniqueness, I never really felt that it was one of my own. All the deliberate little wholes in the fabric leave me feeling kind of sloppy. I catch myself finding one and thinking “What is this, I have to get it fixed” followed by a silly realization of “Oh yeah, that’s part of the design.”

What I’m wearing:

Cotton maxi by “Religion”
Leather nude platform by “Marciano” (last seen in June 7’10)
Large leather bag by “Plinio Visona” (last seen in Apr. 22’10)
Long fish necklace by “Pellini Italy” (last seen in May 29’10)
Long fold necklace by “Pellini Italy” (last seen in May 18’10)
2 large metal bracelets by “Ben-Amun” (last seen in July 11’10)

rusalochka – the little mermaid

lida — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:26:06 +0000

“Rusalochka” is the Russian name for a haunting, melancholy story by Andersen, which was later adapted by Disney and turned into a children-friendly version we all know as “The Litter Mermaid.” In my mini- movie I wanted to capture the ethereal, somber tones of the original Rusalochka. With “Little Mermaid” Disney gave us a happy ending we were all so satisfied with as children, but the fate of Rusalochka was a lot more tragic.

* In this post I’ve included all of the pictures that went into my movie, in case you wanted to get a closer look.

Click here to view the embedded video.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by “Alberta Ferretti”
Chiffon robe by “La Perla”
Necklace by “Heidi Daus” (last seen in June 14’10)
Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in June 22’10)

hearting it

lida — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:22:36 +0000

I went through this phase about a year ago when I was really into Alice + Olivia. Their itty-bitty dresses range from sexy, sequined, and body-con to girly satin numbers with sweetheart necklines and peplum waists. Their designer Stacey Bendet’s says that “These clothes are fun…they’re like candy” and that’s exactly how it feels to wear my Alice+Olivia heart dress; like I just had a sugar rush. Too much Alice+Olivia and you might get a cavity.

What I’m waring:

Dress by “Alice + Olivia”
Nude heels by ‘Elie Tahari” (last seen in July 8’10)
Mirror brooch by “Marc By Marc Jacobs”
Heaadband by “Priti Moudgill”
Plastic flower ring (bought in Cuba)
Santorini large straw tote by “Michael Kors” (last seen in Apr. 3’10)

red butterfly on checks

lida — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:18:59 +0000

I wore this check asymmetrical tunic for a bite to eat in the Distillery District. I’m not quite sure why but I love the combination of checks or stripes with red accent accessories. It’s probably the whole nautical vibe of it that gets me – so classic yet fresh.

What I’m wearing:

Leather bow clutch by “Steven” (last seen in Mar. 14’10)
Checked tunic by “Funktional”
Patent leather heels by “Betsey Johnson” (last seen in Apr. 23’10)
6 bangles by “b-side by ken & dana” (last seen in June 22’10)
Pig ring (made out of fish bone, bought in Cuba) (last seen in Mar. 16’10)
Leather belt by “Garuglieri”
Short shorts by “Marciano”

catching rainbows with Zaha Hadid

lida — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:11:10 +0000

There is a pretty interesting story behind those bizarrely cute rubber things on my feet. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid teamed up with the innovative footwear brand Melissa, which is a Brazilian firm specializing in plastic shoes, to launch their collaboration: architectural, asymmetric, injection-moulded plastic footwear. For his last collaboration, Zaha worked with Chanel to design something called ‘mobile art container.‘

Here is a video of the collaboration between Zaha and Melissa. It’s amazing how much work went into something I’m planning to wear in the rain.

Click here to view the embedded video.

What I’m wearing:

Reversible silk dress by “Marciano” (orange and purple)
Rubber rain-shoes by “Melissa + Zaha Hadid”
4 zip bangles by “Luc Kieffer” (last seen in June 24’10)