H&M – Flair Miami

By Vannia Enriquez November 13, 2015 in All, Fashion

CAMEL SHIRT DRESS

It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for dresses and this season I’ve been particularly fond of shirt-dresses. They are effortless and flattering plus, they give off an “I woke up like this” vibe (in a good way) don’t you think?

I actually wore this H&M camel shirt dress to the Chevy Play Miami event and accessorized it with a leopard scarf. Needless to say, the scarf only made it past my front door and into the car door — then it just had to come off! I was too dang hot!

Since Miami-ans are still basking in 90 degree weather, I think it’s safe to say that even without the scarf this fanciful concealed buttoned-down dress is still this season’s must-have. Hey, at least it is still in the fall color scheme. ;)

PS: Since I have at least 3 of these shirt dresses I want to get creative and find different fun ways to wear them. I have a few ideas, but do you have any suggestions on how I can remix this look?

FOREVER 21 sunnies
H&M shirtdress (sold out, similar items below)
ZARA wedges
PHILLIP LIM x TARGET bag

By Vannia Enriquez July 6, 2015 in All, Fashion, News

MONDAY BLUES

The weekend comes to an end and a new week awaits. Feelings of stress, anxiety, perhaps even sadness start to arise, and we call it the Monday blues… But why is that a bad thing? Is it possible to change our perspective?

Today, I’m changing mine. I resolve to bask in Monday and all its glory, even it’s blues. ;)

I know what you’re thinking… ” Easy for you to say! Don’t you work from home?” Actually, I do and sometimes working from home is kind of boring. Yeah, I too have deadlines and a set of tasks to accomplish. But working from home takes a lot more discipline than you think, specially when you’re a chatterbox like me. I need to intentionally schedule some social interactions, I find that it actually helps stimulate my mind.

Anyway, today I am super excited to welcome Monday and even more, I am extremely pumped about what July has in store. Stay tuned and save the date for July 18! I’ll spill the beans soon. Promise!

Oh yeah, and did you notice the Flair upgrade? Take that Monday!

How are you beating the Monday blues?

OLD NAVY denim vest
TJ MAXX muscle tee & necklace
FOREVER 21 shorts (similar)
H&M bucket sneakers (sold out)
MICHAEL KORS bag (similar)
sunglasses c/o ITALIA INDEPENDENT (similar)

SHOP THE LOOK:

By Vannia Enriquez January 23, 2015 in All, Fashion, News

HOW TO STYLE A BLAZER

How many ways do you know how to style a blazer?

Lately, I’m all about a good classic blazer or jacket. From black, white, to navy, and pink… I love them all! (Actually, I’m currently on the hunt for a cute floral print, or blush one. Let me know if you see any. ;) )

In fact, I think a good blazer is an essential wardrobe staple. Not only is it versatile from season to season… But, it can easily transition an outfit from office attire to a date-night look, without a glitch.

So, whether you’re going for a casual, or a formal look; here are 10 simple tips to help you know how to style a blazer.

Fitted top + Silky Skirt + Blazer = Feminine Look
Cropped Top + A-line Skirt + Blazer = Fun Look
Colored Shorts + Tee + Blazer = Daytime Look
Long/loose dress + Blazer = Comfortable Look
Distressed Jeans + Graphic Tee + Boyfriend Blazer = Chic Look
Patterned top + Knee Length Skirt + Blazer = Professional Look
Dress + Blazer + Accent Belt = Preppy Look
Trousers + Structured White Button-down Shirt + Blazer = Menswear Look
Matching Pants + Matching Blazer = Business Look
Skinnies + Striped Top + Blazer = Casual Look

Which look would you like to see styled next?

ZARA blazer
H&M top
H&M pants
FRANCESCA’S COLLECTION necklace
KATE SPADE booties
clutch c/o INSTYLE x NINE WEST (sold out)

Images: Then-Gea Photography

SHOP A SIMILAR LOOK:

By Vannia Enriquez August 4, 2014 in All, Fashion, News

CASUAL AND COOL FASHION

Why hello, August! You came back rather quickly… Good thing that with the August rush also come August sales!!!

Today’s outfit features some casual and cool fashion for back to school shopping.

Who says shopping and saving don’t go hand-in-hand? I’m a sucker for the word “sale” and the back-to-school sale signs are all around. So, I must follow… ;) Yes, yes, I’ll try to be good! But I’m ready for some retail-theraphy and I’m keeping my shopping fashion look comfortable, casual and cool.

CYNTHIA ROWLEY sunnies
LOFT top
AMERICAN EAGLE shorts (similar)

necklace c/o SISTER GLAM BOX

GROOPDEALZ bracelet
ITALIAN LEATHER bag purchased in a tiny boutique in Venice

H&M slip-on sneakers

What do you wear to hit the mall for your back-to-school- shopping? Be sure to share your fashion look!

Images: Then-Gea Photography

By Vannia Enriquez July 18, 2014 in All, Fashion, News

SWEET SUMMER OUTFIT IDEA

The days are longer, the sun shines brighter… Oh, sweet summer days!

Sun stands still, beaches are filled… Time to escape the weekday craze.

Sun-kissed skin, drops of rain, humid outdoors… Still all the same. Oh, how I love my sweet summer days.

If the sun could speak what would it say? If you could hear a tune from a simple breeze what song would it play? Oh gloomy rain, please refrain so I can play in my sweet summer days.

___________________________________________________________________

As you can see, I woke up a bit on the sappy side today. But hey, a little summer poem never hurt anyone? ;) Are you in need of a little inspiration or perhaps even a little help for a summer outfit?

Here’s a little sweet summer outfit idea… I wore this to attend the 2nd day of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week event:

>

H&M CONSCIOUS jumpsuit
NAUTICA gold belt
NINE WEST floppy hat
VINTAGE pearls
ZARA heels

Images: Then-Gea Photography

By Vannia Enriquez July 7, 2014 in All, Fashion, News

MONOCHROMATIC SUMMER WHITES

In the midst of all the print craze… Today, I decided I needed a visual break from colors, patterns and all things bright! Therefore, I decided to pull out the classic monochromatic summer whites!

Yes, yes, I know it may seem too “matchy-matchy” to wear the same color, but this monochromatic style is almost an effortless way to look stylish this summer. While the trend of wearing one color is easy on the eyes, it actually isn’t as easy to pull off. For starters, piecing a top/bottom and finding the exact shade of a color can be quite a challenge. Even for white!

So, here are a few tips that can help you as you try this monoch summer whites or any other monochromatic trend:

Find a suitable color for your skin tone and body type
When using bright colors mixing hues is appropriate and even fun
Blending fabrics and textures can add interest to your look
(I did it with today’s look and it helped with color matching)
Denim on denim is perfectly permissible

Basically, when it comes to creating a monochromatic look, your possibilities are endless. So have fun with it and be brave! Happy Monday!

Top: c/o H&M
Skirt: c/o H&M

ALDO necklace old (other options)
NORDSTROM watch
JIMMY CHOO sunglasses
ZARA clutch

Images: Then-Gea Photography

———————

Con toda la locura de colores fuertes y diseños floreados … Hoy decidí que necesitaba un descanso visual! Por lo tanto, decidí sacar el clásico look de blanco sobre blanco!Sí, sí, ya sé que puede parecer demasiado “matchy–matchy” que use el mismo color, pero este estilo monocromático es casi una forma fácil de lucir de moda este verano. Mientras que la moda de usar solamente un color es fácil en los ojos, en realidad no es tan fácil de lograr. Por ejemplo, buscando una blusa y encontrar el tono exacto de la falda o pantalon puede ser todo un reto. Hasta para el blanco!Pues, aquí tienes algunos consejos que pueden ayudarte en tus esfuerzos:

Busca un color adecuado para tu tono de piel y tipo de cuerpo
Cuando uses colores brillantes mezcla tonos – no es solamente apropiado, pero tambien divertido
No tengas miedo de mezclar los tejidos y texturas pueden añadir interés a tu estilo
(Lo hice con el look de hoy y me ayudó con la combinar el color)
Denim con denim es perfectamente admisible

Básicamente, cuando se trata de crear tu look monocromático, tus posibilidades son infinitas. Así que diviertete con el y se valiente! Feliz Lunes!

By Vannia Enriquez May 28, 2014 in All, Fashion, News

H&M AT INTERNATIONAL MALL

Out with the old, and in with the new… New summer wardrobe, here we come and welcome H&M at International Mall!

Set your calendars and get ready to shop! H&M, the affordable and fashionable retailer, will be opening its doors to a second Miami store located in the heart of Doral.

The new H&M located in Miami International Mall will open its doors to the public Thursday, May 29 at noon. This 22,000 square ft. H&M at International Mall will offer their regular collections for ladies, men, and will also include a separate “store within store” section for accessories, lingerie, sports apparel, even kids and newborns!

Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), is one of the world’s largest retailers and they believe that fashion should both look good and do good! And in efforts to do good, the company is the first in the fashion industry to roll out a global garment recycling program.

How will this affect you? On your way to Miami International Mall, bag a few unwanted pieces of clothing from any brand and bring them with you to donate. This will help save natural resources and contribute to a reduced environmental impact. Oh, did I mention you’ll also receive a voucher for 15% off your entire purchase for each donated bag of clothing?

Start the spring cleaning today and bring your unwanted garments tomorrow! Come early as the first 100 shoppers in line will receive an H&M t-shirt and Access to Fashion Pass, valued from $10 – $300, in addition to other fantastic offers for the whole family! See you there!

By Giselle Valenzano January 24, 2014 in All, Fashion, News

SEEING RED

Am I the only one who is seeing red eveywhere? I mean, Valentine’s Day goodies were already popping up at every drug store before the clock struck midnight on January first. ;)

While love is in the air, and those around me are getting ready to celebrate their special someone, I’m here… Thinking about what I could wear if I had a special someone. So, in honor of hearts, love, candy and chocolate, I’ve put together three outfit ideas for the special day – each with a pop of, you guessed it, RED FASHION.

1. CASUAL POP

Uniqlo red sweater

NSF blue jeans

Converse silver shoes

Lulu Guinness red leather purse

Kate Spade stainless steel jewelry

Chain necklace

River Island earrings

2. TRENDY POP

H M print shirt

Vintage black skirt

Yves Saint Laurent black platform sandals

Zara messenger bag

Aéropostale charm jewelry

NARS Cosmetics lip pencil

3. GIRLY POP

Topshop crop top

MSGM flared skirt

Jason Wu ankle strap sandals

The Leather Satchel Co leather satchel

Gold cuff necklace

Casual, trendy, or girly…Which do you prefer this Valentine’s day?

By Giselle Valenzano December 6, 2013 in All, Fashion, News

KEEP CALM & BASEL ON

READY…SET…BASEL!!!!! Hmm…where do I begin?

Aqua Miami ✓
Art Basel ✓
Design Miami ✓
Scope ✓
Heineken Garden ✓

It’s that time of year again!! Are you ready for the Basel madness? The event list can go on and on, but I certainly am not complaining. With everything that’s on my to-do list though, I feel like there are so many events but so little time, so how can I possibly keep up with them all?

Well, being that this is my second year doing Art Basel with Flair Miami, I had more of an idea of what to expect and how to prepare myself for everything happening this week. Being fashionably organized is KEY.

Here are a few Art Basel MUST haves if you plan on staying fashionable and organized. ;)

A fun comfy outfit – You can NEVER go wrong with what you wear to Basel, trust me. Today I chose comfort, here I am wearing a Zara TRF graphic t-shirt, H&M wax denim high-wasted pants, Cotton-on jacket, and Zara wedges. I accessorized my outfit with my Phillip Lim tote and black watch c/o Rakani.

A Planner/Calendar – Yes, a planner. There is no better way to stay organized during Basel week then to have it all written down in a calendar. This year, I made sure to use my favorite Keep Calm and Carry On planner.

Comfortable (but fashionable) shoes – Zara…oh how I love you. These wedges are the perfect pair for Basel. Expect to do a lot of walking (and maybe even some running) this week. Save yourself the pain, and stay on the comfy side!

A handy dandy watch – Last but not least, don’t leave home without your favorite time piece. Be fashionably late to any Basel event sporting this Rakani watch. Oh, did I mention, that’s what the line is called! Be sure to check out their very fashionable and Basel appropriate Fashionably Late collection. The line is designed to turn the negative notion of being late into a creative and fun concept. So arriving late, no longer means you’re irresponsible or careless, but instead it shows fashion and elegance — pushing the limits with good ol’ Miami-time. This watch is so light and comfortable that I’ve already added another one to my Christmas wish list! ;)
PS: Here’s a little secret, Flair Miami readers can get 40% off any Rakani watch by using the custom code BB40 when checking out at www.rakani.com.

So there you have it! My top Basel must haves to stay fashionably ready for all the events coming your way! Hope to see ya around town! :)

*This post is sponsored and backed by Rakani. All content reflects my honest and personal opinion.*

By Vannia Enriquez November 29, 2013 in All, Fashion, Fun, News

OH SWEET HONEY BUN!

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Black Friday is in full effect. Though there are definitely a few great sales out there, I must say, I’m not really a big fan of shopping when everyone and their grandma is out bargain hunting as well. So instead, I wanted to share with you a little taste of Miami’s (well Homestead’s technically) best honey buns, and a few things for which I am thankful.

If you’re not quite done with the “gobble till you wobble” Thanksgiving theme and you’ve got still got a sweet tooth, head on over to Knauss Berry Farm. There you’ll find the best honey buns and milk shakes around town! Be prepared for a line as the farm only opens November – mid April, so this is prime time.

I’m not even a huge sweets fan, but their honey buns are right out of the oven and quite scrumptious!

The whole experience there is just fun and different, it reminds me that I love this time of year! Temperature drops, families come together, and it’s time to reflect on the blessings that surround you.

So, here are mine: (Warning, this may get a little sappy.)

Family: I truly cannot even begin to express how blessed I am with the wonderful family that surrounds me. From my hard-working single mom who raised me to be the woman that I am today; to my awesome husband who puts up with my craziness every day. Yesterday, the walls of my little home echoed with laughter, kids screaming, voices singing, and moms chatting… It filled my heart with joy. Thank you God for every one of them!
Life/Health: I know it seems a little general for me to be thankful for life as a whole, but I am! The very air that fills my lungs today is a gift that I cannot take for granted, and though my life isn’t always filled with rainbows and butterflies… I’m even thankful for the hard times in between.
Friends: Life is so much sweeter when moments of joy are shared with friends! So in the spirit of thanksgiving, I’m not only thankful for friends that I personally know and do life with, I’m also thankful for those of you who I’ve known in the past and others who I’ve yet to meet. Blogging and social media has really brought this whole friendship thing to a whole new level, and I like it! I love that even in the blogging world there’s a little community of people who collaborate and build each other up. I love that YOU have helped me grow, and that through YOU a silly little blog idea became an accomplishment. So with a grateful heart to YOU I give thanks!

3.1 PHILLIP LIM x TARGET purse
NORDSTROM watch & bracelet
FOREVER 21 booties

H&M men’s army shirt (similar)
ZARA tank
FOREVER 21 shorts (similar)
ZEROUV sunglasses

Thanks again for reading. Have a good weekend!