Nina on the Moon

Blue Leather, KEDS and a Lotus

2013-05-23T02:48:00.004-07:00

The Blue Ribbon Garden is a beautifully serene urban green space located on the rooftop of the Disney Concert Hall in Downtown LA.

Usually after a long morning of exploring downtown LA, Gabriel and I will head up into the Blue Ribbon Garden to relax and catch some shade under the trees before continuing with our exploration of DTLA. The garden is a perfect spot to relax, read a book or have a tasty meal (lunch date!). I think you can actually get married there too!

When was the last time you went to a park?

wearing: CLovelly tank top - Lisa Cohen for PHOENIX skirt - KEDS - Betsey Johnson watch

Polka Dots, Clip-Ons and Classic Keds

2013-05-22T03:42:00.003-07:00

Besides exploring and taking adventures, this Spring/Summer I want to push some of my fears aside and really live fearlessly. I'm going to start doing things that I'm not used to or comfortable with... like wearing a skirt when it's still breezy outside ahahaha.

I think it's funny how when I was younger I wasn't afraid of heights...and now as an adult which I am. Going on huge rides at the adventure park, walking across bridges and diving from the highest board into a pool are included in some of my best childhood memories... and now just thinking of those activities makes me feel a little anxious.

This Summer I'm going to explore and take some new adventures while getting over a little fear of heights!! ;) What will you do to try to live fearlessly?

wearing: Vintage clip-on earrings - F21 top - Tabi polka-dot skirt - KEDS - Coach Purse

Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

2013-05-21T04:06:00.002-07:00

Gabriel and I finally made it up to the iconic Griffith Observatory for the first time on our most recent trip to Los Angeles. We were SO thrilled to finally explore and observe the most visited public observatory in the world!!!

We decided that we were first going to take in the views from atop. We walked around the Griffith Observatory and enjoyed the astronomical views of LA, the Hollywood Sign and beyond. Yes, that little white blur in the first photo is the famous Hollywood Sign hehehe.

After taking in the views from outside, we headed in towards the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky where we got to explore the Sun. In this hall you can learn about what causes the day and night, seasons, and Moon phases. My favorite part in the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky was being able to use the Solar telescopes to get a LIVE view of the Sun!!!

Besides being obsessed with the Moon and the rest of Space, Gabriel and I also enjoy watching pendulums (energy), so we were excited to see the Foucault Pendulum while walking through the W.M Keck Foundation Central Rotunda towards the Wilder Hall of the Eye. You can also find beautiful Hugo Ballin Murals at the Rotunda, I fell in love with the mural on the ceiling from where the Pendulum hangs.

In the Wilder Hall of the Eye we learned how observing the Sky has changed over thousands of years and how it affects the way we perceive Earth and the universe. My favorite learning activity in this hall was the Sky dioramas, where illustrations explained how different peoples used the Sky to improve their lives. I could also sit and stare at the Tesla Coil for hours, it's so cool! :P

The Gottlieb Transit Corridor is a tool that demonstrates how the movement of the Sun, Moon and stars are linked to time and the calendar.

Ok, so my FAVORITE section of the Griffith Observatory may be the Edge of Space because it's where I got to see a part of the MOON!!!!!! YES!!!!! Nina got to see a part of the Apollo Moon Rock up close and personal! I also got to see a Meteorite collection, Cloud and Spark Chambers and other objects from space.

And finally, the Gunther Depths of Space where we were able to explore exhibits dedicated to The Planets, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Stars and so much more of what's out there in the Universe!

I still can't believe that the Griffith Observatory is FREE!!!! THANK YOU Griffith J. Griffith for the amazing gift you've given to millions and millions..and millions of people. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the view from the Roof Terrace is UNREAL. Next time we visit the Griffith Observatory I'd like to go at night to look though the telescope on the Roof Terrace. Maybe a picnic too?

Have you ever been to the Griffith Observatory?

Guisados in Los Angeles

2013-05-20T18:08:00.001-07:00

When it comes to eating tacos, I admit I'm kind of a snob. I partially blame it on Gabriel (my husband), Pedro and Mariana (bil+sil) for always taking me to the BEST taco joints in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Some of my pre-requisites before buying/eating a taco are:

1) Tortillas must be freshly handmade

2) Ingredients must be fresh

3) Various salsa options

4) Lots of limes handy

5) FRESHLY made hot sauce, none of this Valentina/Tapatio business

Anyways, when we were in LA, our friend took us to this taco spot called GUISADOS. Oh boy, first thing I noticed when I walked thru the doors of their Boyle Heights location was their huge comal. As I peeked over the counter, I saw the fresh tortillas being cooked, YES YES YES, I was so stoked because I love fresh tortillas hechas a mano! Also noticed that they served aguas frescas de horchata, jamaica, melon and limon! YUM! When we were looking at the menu, the lady at the cash register mentioned that everything was made fresh!!!! ^.^

The variety of tacos was good: Steak Picado, Bistek en Salsa Roja, Mole Poblano, Cochinita Pibil, Chicharon, Chuleta, Chorizo, Tinga, Calabacitas, Hongos con Cilantro, Frijoles con Queso, Chiles Toreados, Camarones, Pescado and Quesadilla. Each taco sold for $2.50.

They also had an option called the "Sampler" which is your choice of 6 mini tacos from the list. Gabriel and I both choose the Sampler so we could try some of our favorite kinds of tacos at Guisados for the first time! Let me tell you, I was very happy with my picks: Mole Poblano, Cochinita Pibil, Chicharon,Tinga, Steak Picado and Bistek en Salsa Roja. I had my limes and salsa picante handy on the side! And to wash it all down, Gabriel had bolted across the street for a 6 pack of Pacifico...the perfect pairing for tacos is always a cold cerveza ;)

If I had to pick my top two tacos from this experience at Guisados, it would be the Cochinita Pibil and Mole Poblano! Agh, just thinking of them is making my mouth water ahahaa. Guisados is by far THE BEST TACO joint we've experienced in Los Angeles.

Guisados

Boyle Heights

2100 E. Cesar Chavez Ave

LA, CA

Echo Park

1261 W. Sunset Blvd

LA, CA

Henna Art by Nena Soulfly at ArtForm Studio

2013-05-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

While we were in Los Angeles last month, my friend Ana of Cha Cha Covers took us to an event at ArtForm Studio in the Arts District. First of all, ArtForm Studio is all sorts of CrazySexyCool (I love TLC), it's a record shop and hair salon! I think you can also get your nails done there too.

Anyways, I learned that ArtForm Studio hold monthly events where they have a DJ spinning great tunes and have several independent artists selling their handmade goods. The event we went to was a great experience, we hadn't been to something like it before. The guest DJ was RZA from Wu-Tang Clan and delicious cupcakes for sale by Noreen of Little Sweeties Cupcakes, women's jewelry and accessories by Nena Soulfly.

So besides designing dope women's jewelry and accessories with beautiful ethnic prints, she also does mehndi henna art! I was fortunate enough to squeeze in and get Nena SoulFly to express her creative fluidity thru henna on my hand!

This was my first time getting henna done and I absolutely loved it! I look forward to getting my henna done by Nena again next time we are in Los Angeles! ^.^ If you are in the LA area and want to get your henna done, make sure to visit Nena SoulFly at ArtForm Studio #201-701 E 3rd Street.

Let's Go Places: Toyota Prius V

2013-05-14T01:13:00.000-07:00

Toyota was kind enough to lend me this sweet Prius v for a week while I was in LA attending the Latina Lifestyle Bloggers Conference. Dude, this ride def. saved us a lot of time and money! Did I mention it's a HYBRID and we spent no money on gas the week we had it?!

We had never driven a Hybrid before sitting behind the wheel of this Blue Ribbon Metallic Prius v and we were psyched to explore LA with it!

Some of the first things we noticed while cruising in the new 2013 Prius v is that the trunk in the rear is HUGE, 34.3 cu ft HUGE! We learned that the trunk of this Prius v is larger than that of most small SUVS. Phew, because we had a ton of luggage!!

Like most Toyota cars now a days, the seats in the back are very flexible, adding even MORE space for storage in the back. While we were arranging some of our things in the trunk one day, we noticed that there was an additional storage compartment under the carpet lining...which would be perfect for storing things like a first aid kit or even an extra pair of flats and heels ;)

The Prius v has an awesome panoramic roof that we tried opening for several minutes. Picture me pressing the "open" button for literally ten minutes and just having the shades continuously open and close a bunch of times until realizing the roof wasn't meant to open! It was cool to look up and get a different view.

We also spent a lot of time playing with the technology in Prius v. The 7 inch high resolution touch screen was a whole learning experience of its own hehehe. We had never driven a car with one in it, so we had a lot of fun playing around with all of the cool commands and apps. I think our favorite was the backup camera! It was just a breath of fresh air while trying to park especially in tiny spots! The navigation was a little tricky, but I think that's because we had never used one before.

While driving around in LA we quickly realized that the gas engine would shut off if we would slow down to 19mph or come to a complete stop. Don't worry, the electric motor would takeover right away. I picture the gas and electric motors like a relay team...hahaha. GO HYBRIDS!

We also noticed that there were buttons with ECO, EV and POWER labelled on them and we had no clue what each did. So while we sat in the car, we googled it and Toyota answered "different modes for different types of driving. ECO Mode helps maximize fuel economy. EV Mode runs solely on battery power for up to one half mile under certain conditions and POWER Mode increases gas pedal response for enhanced acceleration."

We had an absolute blast driving throughout LA and it's neighboring cities in the Toyota Prius v. Honestly got me thinking that a road trip in this car would be so smooth and comfortable!

What do you think of the Prius v?

Disclosure: Latina Lifestyle Bloggers Collective and Toyota offered me a chance to test drive the Prius v for a week. All opinions and photos are my own.

Nautical and Floral on Calle Ocho

2013-05-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

“It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

I am thankful for the gifts I receive

love,

family,

friendship,

health,

stability,

freedom,

food,

water

I honour these privileges by living fearlessly and following my dreams.

You should too.

wearing: Perry Ellis Top - Joe Fresh Pants - KEDS

Easy, Delicious and Healthy Lunches/ Almuerzos Faciles, Ricos y Saludables

2013-05-09T06:30:00.000-07:00

Si me siguen por instagram saben que me gusta comer...MUCHO. Y la verdad es que no me niego nada, pero se que tengo que tener un balance...

En las ultimas semanas/meses me an llegado muchos emails, tweets y mensajes por facebook y twitter preguntado "cual es tu dieta" o "pasame tu dieta" y pues la verdad es que NO TENGO DIETA.

Mi modo de tener balance en la forma que como es que trato de almorzar un plato grande de frutas y vegetales frescos cuatro dias de la semana. A mi me encanta que el plato este lleno de colores! Como decido que voy a almorzar? Hmm pues algunas veces agarro un poco de todo y otras me decido en un color.

Por ejemplo, el dia que comi "The Hulk" decidi comer todo verde: pistachios, kiwi, broccoli, peas y prunes. Es poquito seco y crunchy, pero un vaso GRANDE de agua ayuda hehehe.

El segundo plato, que le puse "Spring into Summer Ensalada" lo hice hayer y consiste de: broccoli, snap peas, mangoes, fresas, cashews y un huevo duro. Le heche un poquito de vinagre balsamic y agrege unas crackers para empujar hehehe.

"HAMPS": Hummus, apples, mangoes, snap peas y fresas.

"Over the Rainbow": Este es uno de mis almuerzos favoritos hehehe. Un bagel con queso, aguacate, kiwi, snap peas, blueberries, manzanas y hummus!

"Chomper": La verdad es que este platillo se hico porque era la unico que tenia en mi refrigerador/pantry jajaja. Hummus, zanahorias, snap peas, banana, kiwi y cashews.

No te olvides de seguirme en instagram para estar al minuto con los almuerzos faciles, ricos y saludables que combino!

Above: "The Hulk"

Above: "Spring into Summer Ensalada"

Above: "HAMPS"

Above: "Over the Rainbow"

Above: "Chomper"

Homegirl Cafe in Los Angeles

2013-05-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

You know I love to eat, especially when I am on vacation! You could say that I eat almost anything and everything in sight. Hahaha, seriously you know I'm not lying if you follow me on instagram!

While we were in Los Angeles last month, my friend Ana from Cha Cha Covers introduced us to Homegirl Cafe. We made it right on time for breakfast which ends at 11am.

I love Mexican breakfast, and almost ALWAYS order chilaquiles, either verdes or divorciados (half red/half green). So what are chilaquiles? Chilaquiles is a plate of: fresh tortilla chips topped with either red or green salsa, queso, crema, sliced red onions, and cilantro with 2 eggs sunnyside up and a side of black beans.

At Homegirl Cafe, your chilaquiles come with an option of black beans, homegirl potatoes, or house salad. I obviously went with the the black beans. And the two eggs were also optional, at an extra cost of $3, which I had to fork over.

Overall, I was pretty happy with my plate of chilaquiles from Homegirl Cafe. My only "but", my egg was a little over done..everything else was FRESH! I ate it all and even licked my plate clean ahahaha.

Why is it called Homegirl Cafe? Because the women working there are "serving you instead of serving time." GULP, yes that's right. Homegirl Cafe is a part of Homeboy Industries, an organization "that serves high risk, formerly gang-involved men and women with a continuum of free services and programs." Homegirl Cafe is one of "seven social enterprises that serve as job training sites."

HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES/ homegirl cafe
130 W. BRUNO ST.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Denim, Turquoise and Canary Shorts: Peace

2013-05-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather as how you think it should be -Wayne W. Dyer

As our vacation was coming to an end, my mind kept thinking "back to life, back to reality" and it was actually making me feel sad and a little anxious. But after a day of that line being on repeat I had an "aha" moment in the washroom.. I was like, "girl, this is LIFE and this is YOUR REALITY! Stop stressing out and enjoy the rest of your days!" So I took a couple of deep breaths, forgot about the line and have been living life as it is, beautiful.

wearing: Calvin Klein Denim Vest - Monica Bandala BodySuit - Vintage Shorts - KEDS - Vintage Elehant Necklace

Milani Cosmetics Giveaway

2013-05-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

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4. Milani Nail Laquer High Speed Fast Dry (#08 Hot Pink Frenzy)

5. Milani Powder Eyeshadow Palette (#01)

6. Milani Baked Eyeshadow (#602 I Heart You)

7. Milani Powder Eyeshadow (#12 Just Perfect)

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Floral, Ruffles and Keds: Believe

2013-04-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Believe you can and you're half way there -Theodore Roosevelt

It's as simple as that. You must believe in yourself and your dreams, it's all POSSIBLE. You are meant to live the life you've dreamed of, I believe it. So never settle or give up on anything you believe in, whether it be love, health, work, or dreams. It can all be achieved because you were meant to live your life the way you want.

wearing (all thrifted): 80sBlazer - F21 blouse - FloralPants - KEDS - Rayban's -B.Johnson watch

Hispanicize13

2013-04-23T12:31:00.001-07:00

To be honest, our first day at Hispanicize13 felt like "the first day of school." You know that feeling: eager to see your friends, excited to make new friends and a little nervous about the unexpected/unknown. Our friend Babushka was kind enough to teach Hispanicize101 on our first day! So the rest of the days were smooth sailing.

Some of my favorite memories from Hispanicize13:

Experiencing it with my husband.
Seeing/Chillin with a couple of old friends again.
Meeting some of my online friends, offline for THE FIRST TIME!
Meeting new people and making real relationships!
Events/Parties: AH-MAY-ZING. The McDonald's Yacht Party/After-Party was off the chain. Target and Tide parties were so much fun too! The Coca-Cola Adelante Movement was beautiful. Clorox Sueña sin Limites was awesome too!
La Comida/The Food: The breakfast and luncheons were DELICIOUS!
La Playa/The Beach: Having Miami Beach a few steps away from the conference was brilliant. We snuck away in the evening and enjoyed listening to the waves crashing.
The exhibition area: We really enjoyed ourselves in the exhibition area were the sponsors strut their latest products and gave out some swag. Oh,we also had so much fun at the photo booths. A couple of my favorite booths were: VisitOrlando, P&G, Coca-Cola, RadioShack Lounge and the Target Lounge because they were those most interactive!
Networking, networking, NETWORKING.

Cranes, Silk and Suede: Reality

2013-04-22T05:30:00.000-07:00

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” - Lao Tzu

wearing: Silk Blouse - Crane Midi Skirt - Steve Madden Wedges - Ilaments Necklace - NOTM Sunnies

Third Annual National Lifestyle Conference

2013-04-20T17:29:00.001-07:00

Next weekend I will be attending the third annual national lifestyle conference in Los Angeles. I am so excited to be attending this conference for the second time in a row. Last year, I took away many key learning points about blogging.

One of the highlights this year is that New Yorks Times best selling author, Alisa Valdes will be in at the kickoff reception. I absolutely love her books, so I can't wait to meet her and hopefully get a copy of my books signed. Hehehe.

There will be great workshops April 26th-27 focusing on: Creating a blogger business plan, branding, vlogs and photography. There will also be panels, where experts will share their knowledge about writing, ethics and working with brands and agencies.

The event will take place at the Cooper Design Space in Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets are available here: http://lallblog13.eventbrite.com/ and make sure to use the discount code BEST for $125 off the tickets! This is an event you do not want to miss, especially if you are in the SoCal area!! Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

No hay que llorar que la Vida es un Carnaval

2013-04-15T23:25:00.000-07:00

The last week n a bit has been an emotional roller coaster. There were times were I thought there was a little bit of hope he would survive and recover, but as the days went by we realized that he wouldn't. The family had come to accept the fact that he was very ill and that his days were numbered. I just want to thank God that my husband and I made it on time to spend the last couple of days of his life right by his side, along with the entire family. I will never forget the experience, you accepted me with open arms when we first met in 2009, and I will always remember our last conversation ;) Thank you for being an exemplary example of what it means to be a GREAT husband, dad, and grandfather. I know you will be watching over us.

Amongst so much pain and sorrow, we were united as ONE, a family that supports one another. Out of tragedy, beauty and peace can flourish. Families come together to reminisce about the past. Forever wrapped in your love.

Leather, Silk and Pearls: Learning to let go

2013-04-08T02:42:00.002-07:00

We received a heart wrenching phone call from family in Mexico late Friday night. We hopped on the next flight available to Mexico and are currently here with family. Like I've mentioned before, we have an expiration date, but we just don't know the exact date. Life can change in a matter of seconds or days...

Life is about learning how to let go and say goodbye...

wearing: Silk Blouse - Vintage Skirt - Colorblock heels - NOTM retro necklace - Danier Leather clutch

Vancouver International Auto Show

2013-04-04T23:49:00.001-07:00

Volkswagen was kind enough to send me four tickets to check out the Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS) so Gabriel and I invited my parents out that night to check out some of the newest models from Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, Hyundai, BMW, Mitsubishi, Land Rover/Jaguar, Mini, Volvo, Subaru, Audi,Mercedes,Mazda, Infinti, KIA, Nissan, Ford, Chrysler/FIAT, GM and Volkswagen. We didn't know what to expect walking into the Auto Show since this was the first one we had ever been to.

I like cars, now that doesn't mean I know a lot about them ha ha ha. In fact, I barely know anything about cars. All I know is that there are many brands and models, some are "cheap" and some are very expensive. Right, some cars also take in different kinds of fuel, gasoline, diesel or the hybrids.

I liked that I was able to open the door and sit in the driver seat of some sweet rides. While firmly gripping the steering wheel of one of my favorite cars, I closed my eyes and imagined myself with Gabriel driving through a desert (like in The Valkyries)...it was a pretty cool daydream.

There was also a small section of exotic cars, where Gabriel spotted one of his favorite cars, the Lamborghini Gallardo. He told me that when he was a little boy his favorite Hot Wheels was a white Lamborghini Gallardo, just like the one right before our eyes. What a sweet memory, right. It's awesome how something in the present can bring back so much emotion and memories from our childhood.

I ADORE retro/vintage cars so I was very happy to see a couple at the VIAS. One of my dream cars is retro and belongs to the Volkswagen family, you can see pictures of the beauty here. Speaking of retro cars and Volkswagen, they had a pristine 1952 model of the Punch Buggy aka Beetle! Ha ha ha, did you ever play that game? Punch someone in the arm when you saw a VW Beetle?

Disclaimer: I received four tickets to attend VIAS from Volkswagen. All opinions are my own and honest.

Coral, Metallic and Polk Dots

2013-04-03T03:00:00.001-07:00

Being able to attend local fashion events is always a blast, especially when in good company :) When my husband can't join me, I wander and meet up with friends along the way. A couple of weeks ago, I made my way to Chinatown to meet up with my friend Felix of Yuki and Bee so we could catch some of the shows at Vancouver Fashion Week.

Believe it or not, I'm a pretty shy gal...at first, but I've been trying to step out of my comfort zone and mingle with people I don't know. And what better place to practice that than a fashion show? Ha ha ha, I def went out of my comfort zone and after a while, I got the hang of it! Felix also introduced me to some of his friends that were also in attendance and we hit it off, they're some cool cats ;) Can't wait to hang out with them again, we had some good laughs!

Pretty dope how blogging has brought so many amazingly beautiful (inside and out) 'n talented people into my life! Keep the adventures rollin'!

wearing (all thrifted): Urban Behaviour Jacket - La Vanx Blouse - Fredrick&Nelson Skirt - KEDS-

Leather, Stripes and Nike Blazers

2013-04-01T03:52:00.002-07:00

April, April, Avril a month of adventure, courage and friendship. This month Gabriel and I will make several dreams come true. We will travel for business and pleasure. We will explore a new City. We will taste new flavours, smell new scents, feel new textures and emotions, meet new friends and hear new voices/sounds. I have been waiting for April with much anticipation.

Our dreams are our keys to our future.

wearing: faux fur vest - Striped tee c/o JVL Los Angeles - Leather Skirt - Leather Purse - Pony Hair Nike Blazers

Thank Him

2013-03-29T03:53:00.001-07:00

I want to take this opportunity to Thank Him for his sacrifice, for loving us unconditionally and for gracing us with his presence. He is whom I confide in day and night. He is the one who guides me.

This season I tried harder to do things that brought me closer to Him. Like lending a hand to someone who needed it. Loving harder, telling those around me how much I love and appreciate them. I try to connect with Him on a daily basis throughout the day, even if it was just to say a quick hello and thank you. I have taken the time to reflect and am aware of what can improve. I am ready to renew my oath in becoming a better me for Him, his love, patience and sacrifice.

Chili's Mexico in Puerto Vallarta

2013-03-27T16:32:00.005-07:00

We don't have Chili's here in Vancouver, so whenever my husband and I are in the USA or Mexico, we make sure to always hit it up at least once! On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we were dying for some yummy burgers, so it was obvious where we had to go!

I am a loyal chicken burger eater, so I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich. The Ranch sauce is smothered on the buns and the chicken breast usually comes drenched in Frank's hot sauce , but I like to ask for both sauces on the side so the buns don't get soggy. This way I can administer how much sauce goes on :)

Personally, I love Chili's Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich, it's my favorite! My husband loves anything with bacon, so he ordered the Bacon Burger, which was a hit! And my father-in-law ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger! Hi five's all'round, we were all very happy with our burgers!

Plus the view from this Chili's in Puerto Vallarta is stunning. You can see the cruise ship arrive and depart from the Bay right before your eyes while enjoying the yummy food. Not only that, but if you are in Chili's in the evening you can witness BREATHTAKING sunsets!

The service at this location is fine, nothing outstanding, but not the worst. Food arrived within 15 minutes.

Nova Chiu at Vancouver Fashion Week

2013-03-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

On the weekend I was able to hang out with some friends and catch the shows at Vancouver Fashion Week. One of my favorite presentations from Saturday night was Nova Chiu, a collection that "embodies elements from ethnic cultures from China, Canada and Europe concentrating on classic silhouettes from London and New York."

I absolutely loved all of the colours, textiles and prints in Nova Chiu's collection. I feel that Nova Chiu is a label that stands true to who they are as individuals, the Asian and European influences are clearly visible throughout. Each piece screams history and tradition of ethnic cultures from China with the prints and textures, while the cuts feel Eurpoean and modern. Oh, and the shoes...THE BOMB, I want 'em all!!!

What really made my heart melt was when Nova Chiu and her partner Jeff Archer came out hand in hand at the end of the show. It's really beautiful to see the art that partners can create with love, dedication and honour.

Photos 1-6: Peter Jensen Photography

Frida's Last Folk: White Canvas Dress

2013-03-25T04:30:00.000-07:00

So far, you've seen the denim tribal print cape, infinity cape, tribal print acid wash jeans and throw over, tribal print peplum and high waisted shorts and the tribal print poncho. from Frida's Last Folk. The final piece from Monica Bandala's SS13 collection, is this delicately beautiful canvas dress.

Jewelry: Milagros bracelet by Lunachia, Sugarskull earrings/bracelet: Ilaments

Which is your favorite piece from Frida's Last Folk?

Spring into a Beautiful Day: Floral and Coral Leather

2013-03-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

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Although there aren't any birds singing, it's a beautiful day. Although it's gray and very wet outside, it's a beautiful day. Although I got caught in the rain without an umbrella, it's a beautiful day. Although I spilt my hot tea all over myself, it's STILL A BEAUTIFUL DAY. Don't let little things ruin a BEAUTIFUL DAY, like Spring be an optimist and see the beauty around you...

wearing: NOTM necklace - NowConcepts blouse - Danier Leather skirt - Keds - Metallic Purse - Tabi Jacket