Bohemia Latina

New blog

2011-10-03T14:40:00.000-07:00

Please check out my new blog. Let me know if you like it.

And please subscribe :)

www.bohemia-latina.com

Love the make up!

2011-10-03T14:13:00.000-07:00

Via Olsens Anonymous Blog.

Mysterious eyes, natural lips, thick eyebrows.

Dog Lover

2011-09-30T14:08:00.000-07:00

Inspiration

2011-09-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

http://stylelovely.com/mydailystyle/

Love this look! She is a blogger from Spain and a wardrobe stylist of course... another one of my favorites

Book Movie Review by Marielle Lorenz

2011-09-26T13:59:00.000-07:00

I don’t know why they do it.

My friend Mel and I decided to do our own book club through her new blog. As avid book readers, we wanted to continue the “Oprah’s book club” tradition and promote, read and have a quorum amongst us and her followers with the commitment to then come back and review our impression of the book vs. the movie.

The first book suggested, was a light easy to read title that had the movie version coming up. The book is called “I don’t know how she does it” by Allison Pearson. We had both seen the trailers and it seemed it had a “sex & the city” meets “working girl” kinda of feeling, so we agreed to start the book club with this title. Her followers agreed, so the reading began.

We both read the book quite fast; there was a predictability in its writing but it had its fun moments. The story was about a hard working heroine (like ourselves) and how difficult it is to be a working mother and be able to juggle work/personal life while staying sane and not letting the guilt eat much of however unbalanced her time was. It also touched on the male vs. female perception in positions of power, and how women still have to give double the effort to prove themselves in a man’s world.

With this premise, I was open to seeing how this was going to be visually expressed in a 1 ½ hour movie, even though the trailer was already showing me that they were taking some “creative license” and making it… more Americanized?

For you to understand what I’m saying if you have not read the book, let me give you a quick summary of the story (spoiler alert if you plan to read it):

The story centers on Kate Reddy, a list making financial analyst in London, working for a top prestigious firm, married to Richard the architect with two children: Emily a 4 year old and Ben an almost 2 year old. Kate is considered the “bread winner” of the family and she is always traveling as part of her job role, making her feel guilty of her time spent away from her family. Kate has a great single co-worker friend who tends to sleep around and have no commitment; then there is Jack Ablehammer, Kate’s new attractive client from NY who she ends up kissing at some point, which creates a distance with Richard, who ends up leaving for two weeks since he’s tired of being the mom, who then comes back. There’s Clark her boss, whose wife used to be a working woman herself, gave it up to be a mom, was dying (and died) of cancer: there’s Chris Bounce, the macho jackass of the company; there’s Momo a new Harvard graduate associate who starts at the firm with a middle eastern descent, works with Kate, gets humiliated by Bounce, which gets Kate fed up, which she plans to bring him down with Momo, which then made her realize that it was ok to give up the job to be with her family (after seeing how much she loves Richard), which made her plan a successful idea that gets Bounce fired, Momo promoted and ends the book having her be a happy mom with her own business in development. Ohh…and her slutty friend becomes preggers, decide to keep the baby and also become a successful biz owner. The End. There are also a bunch of side characters, but they are not worth mentioning since they just add fluff and embellishment to both the book and the movie.

Then I went to see the movie on opening weekend.

I already knew that the screen version of Kate was from either NY or somewhere in the northeast, and that the client was also close and that she was married to Richard and that Momo was also part of the movie. I knew this from the trailer. I also knew that Kate was Sarah Jessica Parker (a.k.a. Carrie Bradshaw) and that Richard was the sweet Greg Kennear and that the dashing client was the Brioni wearing Pierce Brosnan, and that the red haired from mad men was also there (was she the best friend from work?) and that Momo was the biggest surprise since they cast a new up and coming TV-to-Theater actress named Olivia Munn, who does not look middle eastern at all…still after this rational dissertation I was still game to see this film. After all, it is a chick flick and I’m always up for one.

Now, what I didn’t expect was for the screenwriter and director to take a different route and make this a “women-can-have-it-all” kind of movie: I simply didn’t buy it. First, I like SJP as Kate. I can see that. I can see Greg Kennear as the hubby as well- I can see him be an architect if he decided to quit Hollywood type of guy- so ok. The mad men lady (Cristina Hendricks) was this lawyer friend that did nothing throughout the movie and ends up dating the hunky client Jack at the end (where was this in the book?) and Momo ends up being the one pregnant…huh???? And for the happy ending…she stays at the firm, Richard starts making lists (come again?) and they lived happily ever after, the end.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I am all for balance, and I do agree that there are women out there in the work force that have been one of the lucky few whom have demanded some time to dedicate to their families while staying in their position of power. But if I wanted to see this, I would have bought myself a ticket to a women’s conference. My point is that the book sold me on a premise that it is OK to choose family over a demanding career; that it is ok to reinvent yourself for the benefit of your kids and come up strong. Why did the screenwriter decide to water it down…which makes me go to the studio behind the movie, the Weinstein Company, which is run by Harvey Weinstein, married to one of the most successful business women in fashion (Catherine Chapman of Marchesa) which is also the current boss of SJP (she’s the Creative director at Halston, which she owns) who then makes me believe that this is simply a business venue to make money using SJP at a discount rate, cutting production costs making the character out of Boston, the Client in NY and really not making a big deal about the short flight time Kate dedicates to see her client and be away from her kids. Which then trick women like me who liked the book, liked SJP and end up paying the full movie ticket price for a movie that has a very different outcome than the original story.

Then again, I should have known. I should have read the sign of the 20% super low review score, of the very vague trailer…I don’t know. Maybe it was Brosnan in his Brioni suit (who can say no to a former James Bond), maybe was the nostalgia of Sex in the City, who knows…all I can say is that the movie was disappointing for not staying true to its premise.

So, my recommendation is: if you are still interested in reading something lighthearted, read the book and skip the movie. And for those who read the book and saw the movie…what are your thoughts?

Outfit of the day

2011-09-25T18:41:00.000-07:00

Remember last week outfits? Well, this is my take on the black and white long skirt and tank top. Make your own combination, it looks good in every way. Black and white, white and black, all white or all black. Any long skirt, any tank top. Bohemian chic ;)

Just add some necklaces and you are good to go.

Picture taken by my son Gabe. (He wanted his credit)

Je Voudrai... :) Louis Vuitton

2011-09-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

I want it...
Yo quiero...

Jewelry of the day! Mix of leather and golds

2011-09-20T13:35:00.000-07:00

Leather bracelet, Chanluu bracelets, David Smallcombe rings and bracelets (mix of gold and rose gold)

There is something new in this picture... A new watch... I will show it soon!!!

Obagi review 2nd week ... going to the 3rd... ufff...

2011-09-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

I have been working and stressing a lot.

I don't recommend to do the Obagi system when you are going thru a lot of stress because i think it aggreaviates the situation. When you get upset you immediately feel your face burning.

I am going thru the third week already, and I think I am at the prime of the dryness, peeling, redness, etc. etc. Also I live in Miami, it is hot here.. so... it feels worse.

I keep using Linda Rodin face oil and Tata Harper's serum during the day and it feels so goooooood...

But, looking at the bright side; I know that very soon I will start seeing results.

So, so far, I totally recommend Obagi Nu Derm, because I already did it once and I liked it. Just do it when is a little chilly and when you think you can enjoy your transformation better.

I won't tell you guys what my husband or sons comments are. They are guys and they simply don't understand why we need to do this kind of things in order to be pretty and feel better :)

Inspiration from Streetstyle

2011-09-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

I like this look. It is easy... Just a long skirt and a top...black and white or white and black.

I will try it this week and I will post a picture. Let me know what you think.

Pictures from: carolines mode, garance doree and shopbop.

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils

2011-09-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

I have a very good friend that gives me awesome tips on beauty products.

The other day she was wearing an amazing mascara. Her eyes are usually beautiful, but that day they were spectacular just with the mascara. Of course, I immediately asked, so, she told me:

Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils - Radical Noir. It has to be Radical Noir.

To die for... and on top of that, it has a rose scent!!! And for those people who like the "day after make-up", it looks amazing the next morning. Call me crazy.

You can find it here:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/yves-saint-laurent-volume-effet-faux-cils-noir-radical-mascara/3092706

Finally I learned how to link! :)

Thank you Mael!

Obagi Nu Derm - First week

2011-09-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

I have been using the Obagi System for 7 days.

I feel my skin starting its process. It is aggressive, yes, but necessary - in my opinion.

I power walk every morning and I can feel the burning on my face. I am loving it. When I feel the burning I know that I am waking up all those little spots, so they can start packing up and leaving!

I am starting to peel around my mouth, the stains are getting red and my face also has red patches.

I am wearing a little more make up on my eyes so I can bring more attention to them instead of the rest of the face. And when I go out I will wear the face oil of Linda Rodin... it calms my skin down.

Of course, my husband says I remind him of a molting snake.

Yessss!!!!!! That's my goal, renew my skin

Chanel Clasic 2.55 Quiletd Bag Metallic Grey

2011-09-09T05:57:00.000-07:00

It's a classic... I am a middle age woman who has been working all my life... It is a one time opportunity... I deserve it... I neve had a chanel bag before... My mom is going to be happy because I don't have to borrow hers anymore... It is grey! How cool is that? ... I just finished a big job so I think I can buy it with that money... Life is too short... Daria wears one...

Those are all the excuses I had to go thru in order to buy the bag without feeling guilty :) One of the best looking bags I have ever seen. Not that big, not that small, just perfect

I deserve it, I do! I just need Paris now...

Obagi to my rescue!

2011-09-07T16:47:00.000-07:00

I am upset. This is me with no foundation at all. Everytime that I try to take a close up picture of my face with an Iphone my forhead comes out like a brown dalmatian. Just horrible... That is why I am going under the Obagi Nu Derm treatment for the second time. I did it the first time three years ago and I loved how my skin turned out - eventhough I was red, burning and peeling for awhile.

So, it's going to get ugly before it gets better, but totally worth it.

I will keep you posted.

I suggest to the Apple people to take into a consideration for their Iphone 5 an anti-aging camera.

And the winner of the Tata Harper giveaway is....

2011-09-05T14:55:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!!!

Sometimes Life is a Bliss Sometimes is Not!

Tata Harper is headed your way!!

I will be sending you an email :)

Maxi Dress from Allsaints

2011-09-01T14:38:00.000-07:00

A lot of you guys requested videos of me and my looks. Here is my first!

In this video I am wearing a grey maxi dress with a black wrap sweater and black sandals. I love how the combo looks, I get a lot of compliments.

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Let me tell you a little story about the dress. The first week of summer my husband left to Maine and I was going to meet him a week later. Well, the day of my flight I thought of what I could wear so he would see me very pretty when he picked me up at the airport.

Well...I got a little creative, I wore that dress with brown boots and a green military jacket. I also was wearing a black heavy camera backpack and my hair in a bun.

Do you know what was his reaction when he saw me?

He said: Pretty girl, you look like a bum!

:)

plop!

never again... but I still think I looked cool.

Andrej Pejic... the next top model of every runway!

2011-08-31T12:10:00.000-07:00

Interesting...

Tata Harper Giveaway!

2011-08-30T05:43:00.000-07:00

Ok, after my post about how great the products are from Tata Harper, I ended up hearing from her and expressed my desire to share with one lucky subscriber a collection of her skin care products... and Tata Harper wonderfully agreed to oblige!

So, all you have to do is comment on this post that you want to try some of my favorite skin care products by this Friday at 4:00 pm, and I will have a drawing Saturday morning.

Good luck to everyone!!!

I don't know how she does it!

2011-08-29T05:45:00.000-07:00

We don't have Oprah anymore to motivate us to read, but we have my friend Marielle... She had this excellent and fun idea to have on the blog.

For those that love book and movies, we are going to start reading the book "I don't know how she does it" so we can later compare it with the movie that is coming out on September.

It seems like a funny stressful novel of a working mother. (Cheez, that sounds familiar)

I already have a circle of friends reading it. I will start soon and then we will have our review.

Shoes from Free People! Wow!!

2011-08-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Looove it!

http://www.freepeople.com/whats-new-shoes/rizzo-spike-heel/productOptionIDS/3EAEB383-8755-414F-9834-D356F32B8065/

Two styles for every age!

2011-08-27T16:31:00.000-07:00

I always love the style of these girls Mary Kate and Ashly Olsen. Even being a little older I think sometimes we can pull it off. Here are two outfits that we can wear at any age. The cool thing about it is that you can wear them with baillarinas, boots or heels, depends on your mood.

Pubbelly

2011-08-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

Friday Night

I spent the day with my mom running errands and my husband finished a long work week. He didn't even ask what I wanted to do when he got home - He just said: "Put some jeans on, we are going for a ride"

20 minutes later we are on a dead end street in South Beach, and while he locked his motorcycle, he said to go inside and get a table (which I hate to do alone) because there were a lot of people around.

Upon first glance, I really didn't see a door - it looked like a run down old motel. Once inside though, not only was it crowded, but it had cool music, interesting people and the food looked great.

The host was particurlaly polite for a South Beach restaurant, even though he told us the wait would be 30 minutes (I have learned recently that my husband is actually willing to wait for a table if he decides the restaurant is worth it).

We each got a drink and 20 minutes later we were sitting at a communal table next to two men who find the Kardashians mroe intriguing than I ever have - my husband found them quite amusing!

The host who originally took our name and then seated us turned out to be the owner and after my husband got into a discussion with him, we agreed to allow him to surprise us with a number of different small plates. First, was chorizo and dates wrapped in bacon, delicious. Then Ambejack with lemon grass and hazelnuts, very good. Soon thereafter was an empanada which they refer to as Empanadilla - when this came I took a bite first and said: "This is an empanada", he thought I was telling him the ingredients so after he took a bite he said: "I don't taste any bananas!" I said to my husband: "You are deaf" - He understood:" Do you want to dance?" Obviously we still have communication difficulties but 10 years down the road they are now moments of laughter rather than frustation.

Then we got dumplings with duck and pumpkin, green beans with tamari sauce and mustard and we finished with a warm chocolate cake with organic vanilla ice cream (while we were eating our dessert, one of the two florists - that's what my husband calls them - sneezed loudly many times and turned to excuse himself explaining that it always happens when he is full).

Everything paired with tempranillo wine.

Service was excellent and we are going back soon. Highly recommended.

http://pubbelly.com/

My favorite fashion Blogger.... Carolines Mode

2011-08-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

I love her style, very european. Few good pieces and she always looks amazing.

I have been following Caroline seen she started blogging. While following her blog (www.carolinesmode.com) I can realize she is a model, a photographer, a blogger and now she has her own digital magazine.

Her personal style is what I love the most. Check her out!

Inspiration.. Olivia Palermo

2011-08-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon, my assistant sent me a link with this picture from Polyvore saying: "this outfit looks like you"

After she sent that, she realized that she was sending that picture during working hours, so then she decided to add "do you see what I do while they have me on hold?" referring to a phone call she was making.

Yeah right... She is addicted to the polyvore.com, and I am the one who introduced her to that.

Anyway, this morning, was one of those days I don't know what to wear so I decided to impersonate Olivia Palermo in that picture.

But, where are my papparazis???

Shirt: Equipment
Skirt: forever 42 :)
Bag: H&M
Shoes: Jcrew

Rings at Paris Fashion Week

2011-08-24T04:37:00.000-07:00

Loving it!

Via Carolins Mode.