Coachella for Inspo

This past weekend the music festival took place in California once again. In case you are not aware of what “Coachella” is here’s a quick summary:

This music festival is called “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival” but it’s better known as Coachella. It is music filled event that lasts for three days and showcase men and women who are high supporters of freedom. This year Coachella was located in Indio, CA.  This event takes place once a year usually during the month of April, there is a wide expression of love and peace that could be portrayed through the apparel of its attendees.

“The original festival frontiers women were all about freedom: expressing peace and love with flowing dresses and tresses, liberating their bodies and minds, bearing their bellies and weaving daisy-chain jewelry. These days, it’s a slightly different story. Don’t let the fringe fool you—Coachella is high fashion. But that doesn’t mean it’s any less authentic. After all, what could be more liberating than Katy Perry in chandelier earrings, Rita Ora in a chic crop top, or Alessandra Ambrosio in a pair of neon jean shorts? These women go afield in whatever they like. Talk about free spirits.”—Vogue

And the reason why I am mentioning it today is because Coachella is an event that many look forward to. It is a fashion movement event that set trends for what is left of the spring and the upcoming summer.

See what most of the recognized celebrities and fashion bloggers are wearing. I have searched all of my favorite fashion websites (WhoWhatWear, Fashionista, and Vogue) and picked my favorite outfits.

(Some are rather interesting!)

Hope you like them,

Besos,

Saira

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Most of the looks could be found in local places, click each store name for similar finds.
Hope you like them!

1. Colorful Vest (Forever21), Black Booties (Call it Spring)

2. Hat (Forever21)

3. High-low Dress (BCBG), Booties (Forever21)

4. Sunglasses (Aldo)

5. Black shorts (Forever21)

6. Shorts (A'gaci), Tigh-high boots (Forever21)

7. Black Booties (Aldo)

8. Handbag (Aldo)

9. Crop Top (Wet Seal), Chunky Necklace (Call it Spring)

10. Hat (BCBG)

11. Sunglasses (Aldo)

Nehemías/Nehemiah 8:10

Spring Hues

Spring Hues

No sé porque pero recientemente me he estado enamorando mas y mas de los colores pasteles. Ya llevo varias prendas que me he comprado de un verde menta muy tenue, son verdaderamente lindos. Tal vez esta nueva adicción tendrá que ver con la monda de esta temporada, si tiene que ser.

El día de hoy vi a tres chicas que sus atuendos me captivaron por los colores. Que por cierto, estos colores pasteles son los que están de moda.

¿Cuáles son?
(Abajo esta la imagen, los colores están nombrados de izquierda a derecha)

Rojo Amapola
Nectarina
Azul Mónaco
Gris Jade
Tender Shoots
Limón Ralladura
Gris
Esmeralda
Violeta Africana
Azul Anochecer
Amarillo Mostaza
Lino

Esta es la lista de los colores más solicitados de la temporada y los looks son unos de los muchos que pues usar para un día regular en la escuela, para un día casual, para salir o para cualquier otra ocasión.

Espero que te gusten.

Besos,

Saira

I don’t know why but recently I have been really in love with pastel colors. I have bought several clothes and they have all been of a light green, mint teal, they are truly lovely. Maybe this new addiction of mine has to do with this season’s trend, yes it has to be.

Today I saw three girls whose outfits captivated me because of the colors. By the way these pastel colors are the main trend right now.

Which ones are they?
(The image of the colors is below; the colors are named from left to right)

Poppy Red
Nectarine
Monaco Blue
Gray Jade
Tender Shoots
Lemon Zest
Gray
Emerald
African Violet
Dusk Blue
Mustard Yellow
Linen

This is the list of the most solicited colors of the season and looks are some of the many you could wear for a school day, a casual day, for going out or any other occasion. I hope you like them,

Besos,

Saira

Pantone Colorm Report Spring 2013

Espero que te gusten. Estos son los looks:/ These are the looks:

Dayra Garza
Major: Dietetics
Skirt: Cotton On
What inspired your outfit today?
“I don’t know, the day is fresh. Es un día fresco.”
Why did you choose that skirt?
“They’re simple and different. They’re fresh, specially this material.”

Victoria Ruiz
Major: Pre-Dental
Blouse: Forever 21
What inspired your outfit today?
“I saw it in pictures from fashion in New York. Like outfits seen in New York City, the ones with flats and tucked-in shirts. Simply, New York.”
What do you think of Peter-Pan Collars? (The blouse she is wearing has a Peter-Pan Collar)
“They look really good, like animated; but, you need to know how to wear them and how to match them. There is a thin line that divides animation from something pretty. You need to know how to wear them.”

Janette De la Rosa
Major: Mass Communication, Journalism
Skirt: Home made
What inspired your outfit today?
“It was going to be hot today.”
What do you think of the color Teal/Emerald Green? (One of the shades from the ones listed above)
“I made my own skirt and I hadn't worn it in a while, so I wore it today. I think it is a bright color that makes any outfit happy, I wanted that look today.”

Foto de:/ Picture from: AnciDecor

Hechos/Acts: 2:38

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

Un día mientras salíamos de clase una amiga me pregunto que si el “finge” o la franja de indio aun estaba de moda. Y fue entonces que me di cuenta cómo es que ciertas cosas nunca pasan de moda. A mi personalmente me encanta todas los cosas indie, hippie, o simplemente estilo Pocahontas—me encanta. Dependiendo en tu estilo personal, realmente creo que el “fringe” no pasa de moda porque tiene que ver con el estilo de vestir que más te plazca.

Recuerda que la moda realmente no es lo que todos los demás están usando, sino tú toque personal a las prendas de la temporada.

Así que para contestar la pregunta de mi amiga, yo digo que si, el “fringe” nunca pasa de moda, solo que por favor con moderación. Úsalo en bolsas, chaquetas, blusas y hasta en el calzado.

Espero que sea de ayuda.

Besos,

Saira Trev

One day while we were getting out of class a friend asked me if “fringe” was still in style. And it was then that I realized that certain things never really pass. I personally really like everything that is indie, hippie, or simply Pocahontas style—I love it. Depending on your personal way of dressing, I truly believe that “fringe” won’t be out of fashion because it really has to do with the style of dressing that pleases you more.

Remember that fashion really isn’t about what others are wearing, but adding your personal touch to the trends of the season.

So to answer my friend’s question, I say yes, “fringe” never really goes out of style, but in moderation please. You could use it with purses, jackets, blouses and even footwear.

I hope this is of help.

Kisses,

Saira Trev

Fotos por:/ Photos by: Sara Castillo (Style Guru for "College Fashionista")

Vestido/ Dress: Forever 21 (old)

Saco largo/ Long pullover: Forever 21 (clearance)

Botas/ Boots: Bakers (old)

Vickie Villena

Major: Public Relations

Botas/ Boots: Lauren Conrad

ST: What inspired your outfit today?
VV: “I don’t know, I just liked how it looked. I say I was feeling country/sheek. It’s comfortable and the jewelry makes me feel chic.”

ST: Why Indian boots?
VV: “They are trendy and can turn any ordinary outfit into extra ordinary and different. Plus, I love “Indian” looking things, like feathers, dream catchers and fringe…”

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Malu Gonzalez

Major: Advertising

Botas/ Boots: Lauren Conrad

ST: What inspired your outfit today?
MG: “Me gustan los estampados.”/ “I like print.”

ST: Why Indian boots?
MG: “Porque me gustaron. Y aparte me gusta porque están lindas, como que le da un algo diferente a lo que te pones. No sé, se me hicieron cool. Y el “fringe” como que nunca pasa de moda, están padres.”/
“Because I liked them.  I also liked them because they’re pretty, it gives a something different to what you wear. I don’t know, I just thought they were cool. And the fringe is never really out of style, they’re nice.”

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Juan/John 15: 12-13

A final advice

A final advice


Han llegados los famosos días de las rectas finales. Mientras morimos lentamente entre libros, ensayos, guías de estudio y sobredosis de cafeína, pensé que sería una buena idea que algunos de los fashionistas de UTPA nos dieran unos consejitos de cómo pasar y sobrevivir los exámenes finales.
Espero que sean de gran ayuda.

Recuerda, lo que vale la pena en la vida nunca llegará fácilmente.

¡A estudiarle cariño!

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The famous finals days are here. And while we slowly die between books, essays, study guides and caffeine overdoses, I thought it would be a good idea to ask some of the UTPA’s fashionistas to gives us some tips on how to survive and pass our final exams.

I hope they are of great help.

Remember, what is worth it in life never comes easy.

Get studying darling!

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Daniella Diaz/Senior/Major: Print Journalism, Minor: Graphic Design

“Finals are just finals. They’re a step that takes us towards graduation, and yes they’re important. But if we worked hard all the semester and made sure to keep our grades up all semester, you shouldn’t really worry about it. There are so many services UTPA offers to help you get caught up. The tutoring services here are great. And when it’s all over, you’ll feel happy with yourself.”

(*Collar de Peter Pan= ¡compratelo YA!/ Peter Pan collar= buy it NOW!)


Valerie Garate /Senior/Major: Public Relations (PanAmerican’s Greek Life Blogger)

“Time management, honestly you just have to prioritize. Manage the most important things first and so on. Keeping track of your time is most important.”

(*Bolsos de colores vivos ayudan a darle un toque vivo y especial a cualquier conjunto, usalo con colores oscuros (a mí me gusta cuando el color de la bolsa no tiene nada que ver con lo que traes pues, se ve retro)/Bright colored purses helps give a vivid and special touch to any outfit, use it with dark colors (I like it when the color of the purse has nothing to do with what you have on, it looks retro))


Jose Patino/Junior/ Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Spanish

“I study a lot, a lot. Literally we make study groups with friends. We just stay there studying, sometimes all the way to midnight or later. Practice makes perfect.”

(*Chavos con pantalones de color= ¡Uff! ¡Me matan!/ Guys in colored denim= Uff! Kills me!)


Violeta Alejandra Garza/Junior/Major: Public Relations, Minor: Spanish

“Well, before I start I review little by little. For certain classes I make note cards and that’s how I study definitions. The day before the exam is the heaviest; go to a place where you can study. I go to Moonbeans to study and take breaks. I try not to stay up late.”

(*Pantalones de Harem=!necesarios! / Harem Pants= must haves!)


Monica Carranco/Junior/ Major: Public Relations, Minor: Spanish

“Staying up late and reading. Just study a lot.”

(*Entre más simple mejor/ Simple is always better)


Sara Castillo/Senior/ Major: Public Relations, Minor: Art

“I try to study days in advanced so I don’t overwhelm myself and learn everything fully. I like to write my guides by hand and from there I continue to review them. The day before the exam I sleep early and have a light breakfast the next day so I could have energy but no feel bad during the test.”

(*Blusas con holanes= muy de moda horita/ Peplum shirts= very in right now)


Mario Antonio Lopez/Senior/Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Advertising

“I don’t have finals just projects. And well I do them and then I go to parties. But for finals you should study a bunch the day before and don’t sleep until after the test then go home and nap. And then you go out and party until you forget whatever you learned all semester.”



Estefania Nina Franklin/ Senior/ Major: Public Relations, Minor: Graphic Design

“With six classes it might be insane to think that I might survive. I think it really is all about giving that extra push to see the great results of my effort. In the end it makes it all worth it.”


Mateo/Matthew 11:28-30

The new Black

The new Black

¡El invierno está por llegar! El 21 de diciembre le damos la bienvenida al inicio de los supuestos “días de frio”. Ahora la pregunta es… ¿estás listo/a?

Y si por alguna razón estas un poco atrasado/a en las noticias más recientes del invierno déjame te las digo— ¡lo militar es el  nuevo negro!

Si usas el negro con todo, pues ahora también con lo militar. Así que  ya sea chaquetas, pantalones o blusas, ¡con este estampado no te puedes equivocar!

Dale una oportunidad y prepárate para entrar al campo de batalla.

¿Eres suficientemente salvaje para esta temporada?



Fotos por:/ Photos by: XiomaraDenisse Photography

(Puedes encontrar de este tipo de chaquetas en la Pulga de Alamo o en la intersección de las calles Jackson Y Dicker en la ciudad de Hidalgo, regularmente hay un señor que las vente allí./ You can find this style of jackets at the Alamo Flea market or on the intersection of Jackson street and Dicker in Hidalgo, there’s usually a man who sales them there)



Yessy Flores
Chaqueta/ Jacket: Rockstar Vintage
“I stayed with a friend and didn’t like how the shirt looked like so I added the jacket. I actually bought it at Rockstar Vintage here close to school. And well the headband, I was a rockstar ballerina [for Halloween] so that’s why I’m also wearing the flats.”


(Me gusta como Yessy le da un toque especial a su chaqueta al agregarle el look femenino con los mayones floreados, las zapatillas y la diadema de diamantes. Los colores que utilices son muy importantes ya que son los que determinan el estilo que le darás a tu outfit. Si  buscas algo mas girly este es el look adecuado ya que contiene colores tenues y flores. /

I like how Yessy put a special touch to her jacket by giving it a feminine look with her floral leggings, the ballet flats and the diamond headband. The colors that you use are very important since they will determine what style you give to your outfit. If you’re looking for something more girly this is the ideal look since it contains light colors and flowers.)


Angela
Chaqueta/ Jacket: Vintage
(Es de un blog pasado/ It is from an previous blog: “Better (super) late than never“)



Lookbook

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Winter is almost here! On December 21^st we welcome the beginning of the so called “cold days.” Now the question is…are you ready?

And if by any chance you’re running late on the latest news, let me break it to ya—military is the new black!

If you wear black with everything, now you can with camouflage as well. So whether it is jackets, pants or tops, with this print you can’t go wrong this winter season!

Give it a try and be ready to enter the battle field.

Are you wild enough for this season’s must-have?

Via Instagram:


@Sairatrev

 
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1 Juan/ 1 John 5 :14-15