Stripes stripping and Peplum.

 Stripes stripping and Peplum.

Últimamente he notado que estoy completamente obsesionada con las rayas, especialmente si son blancas y negras. Hay algo de ellas que me tienen completamente cautivada. Y es que en esta temporada son las prendas y colores más solicitadas.

De hecho las rayas, de ese mismo  color, están de moda—¡me encanta!

Pórtalas de pies a cabeza, literal. Y aunque se dice que las rayas te hacen ver más grande, no importa tu póntelas, están lindísimas. Obviamente que todo en buen gusto.

Y  si, las blusas Peplum también son de lo mejor. No pensé que las usaría tanto pero ahora me doy cuenta que las amo porque hacen que cualquier outfit se vea más elegante.

El día de hoy describiría mi outfit como Indie-Chic. Si buscas un conjunto simple, cómodo y a la vez chic, diría que este es el adecuado. Ah, y si por una extraña razón tu cabello simplemente no esta cooperando contigo en la mañana, tú no te apures solo usas una linda gorra. Te ahorraras mucho tiempo y te evitaras un gran dolor de cabeza, créeme.

Y tú qué piensas, ¿te gusta?

Besos,

Saira

Lately I've noticed that I am completely obsessed with stripes, especially if they’re black and white. There’s something about them that have me completely captivated. And it is because they are the season’s most solicited clothing and colors.

As a matter of fact stripes, in that same color, are in right now—I love them!

Wear them from head to toe, literally. And even if they say that stripes make you look bigger, it doesn't matter, you should still wear them, they’re mega pretty. Obviously all in good taste.

And yes, the Peplum shirts are also the best. I think I was going to used them as much but now I realize that I love them because they make any outfit look more elegant.

Today I would describe my outfit as Indie-Chic. If you’re looking for a simple, comfy and at the same time chic outfit, I would say this would be the ideal one. Oh, and if for a strange reason you hair wasn't cooperating with you in the morning, don’t worry just wear a lovely hat. It will save you time and will prevent a huge headache, trust me.

And you, what do you think, do you like it?

Besos,

Saira

(Fotos por:/ Pictures by: David Alvarado)

Pantalones/Pants: A'gaci

Blusa/Blouse: Forever21

Zapatos y gorra/ Shoes and Hat: Bakers

Efesios/Ephesians 3: 17-18

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

Gee-gee-geometrics

Gee-gee-geometrics
 
Oh cuan hermoso es el mundo de la moda.

Oh cuan hermoso y repentino es el mundo de la moda—nunca es suficiente.
No fue hasta este hermoso mes de septiembre que cambio, nuevamente.

Hace seis meses nos moríamos por paletas neutrales de simpleza y nos apartábamos de los estampados, que eran amor por favor, no líneas o figuras.

Sin embargo, seis meses después estamos adictos a los estallos de colores y diseños.
Así que si te preguntas, que usaremos este invierno ’13?

Geométricos.

Geeo-geoo-geometría amor.

Sip, piensa en David Hicks (decorador de interiores), arte pop y en los 1960.

Divierte con patrones descabellados  y colores voltéame-a-ver.
Se atrevido o vete a casa.
Aquí te va algo similar, disfrútalo.

 
Estefanía Franklin
“Como jamás te metes a Facebook por eso te dije, verías la invitación muy tarde.”
Vestido/Dress: Material Girl (viejo/old)


 
Claudia Rivas
“Here, put your e-mail and I’ll send you an invitation”
Mayones/Leggings: A’gaci
(*P.D. Si es que has quedado completa/o y totalmente enamorada/o de la geometría y buscas mas, haz clic aquí./P.S. If you were left totally and completely in love with geometrics and are searching for more, then click here.)

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Oh beautiful world of fashion world.

Oh beautiful ever-changing world of fashion—I can never get enough.

It was until this wonderful month of September that it changed, once again.

Six months ago we were dying for neutral palettes of simplicity and straying away from print, which was please honey, no lines or shapes.

Six months later, however, we are now addicted to pops of colors and patterns.
What to expect for winter ’13?

Geometrics.

Gee-gee-geometrics baby.

Yeah that’s right, think David Hicks (an interior designer), pop art and the 1960’s.
Have fun with trippy patterns and head-turning colors.
Go wild or home.
Here is something like it, enjoy.


Via Instagram: jeffreycampbell

(Por cierto, si tienes una cuenta de Instagram asegúrate de seguir a “thepanamerican” porfis y gracias./By the way, if you have an Instagram  account be sure to follow “thepanamerican”please and thank you.)


Cape Town Fashion Council 

Romanos/Romans 12:19