HOW TO DRESS TO A VINTAGE PARTY



I had a Mad Men party not too long ago. We had drinks from that period of time including 'Old Fashioned'. No much food given that in the TV series they always drink and never indulge in food feasts. I had music from that period of time and even came up with advertising activities/games for our hosts. It was so much fun. For the occasion everyone had to dress to resemble one of the characters in Mad Men. I chose Betty Draper given that I love her style and I have blonde hair.   These pictures are actually from another day, but I wanted to show you the dress and maybe inspire you for your Mad Men vintage party. 




Chilled night in




DOES THE COLD WEATHER PREVENT YOU FROM STAYING FASHIONABLE? NAH 
Custom Made Scarf from my friend Lauren 
While we are locked down inside our homes in our pjs, uggs, and blankets, we still need to think about how to scrape that ice and snow off the car or how to get to the closest grocery store without freezing between the doorway and the milk section. Even if you are in Florida, a chilled 50 degrees feels like -45 for our thin blood and perennial flip-flops. Floridians have no concept of winter. Winter is sand beach and a fire, wearing jeans and a tee. Well, apparently not this year, at least for 2 days. 

Pierre Cardin scarf: the classic look 
FASHION TIP FOR THE COLD DAYS: wear a giant scarf. It is that simple. 
Pashmina from India: a gift from my parents

Ring scarf: a gift from my aunt and cousin



How to Wear a Denim Shirt at work and all the times

JCrew denim shirt // JCrew bracelets // Antonio Melani skirt

I have been obsessed for quite sometimes with this denim shirt from J.Crew, although you can find a similar one everywhere these days. I have seen them at BananaRepublic and even Old Navy. 

I have been trying to find excuses at work to wear denim even though we cannot wear it, unless it is Friday for which we pay $2 to wear jeans. The money is donated to a local charity. 

To avoid looking like a slob at work, I pair a really fancy skirt with the denim shirt and voila I have my perfect outfit of this season. It works very well with pencil skirts so try the outfit and let me know how it works for you. 

I am also into vintage or new chunky stone bracelets. I really like J.Crew, unless I can find real vintage. I am very particular with accessories. I can't buy something unless I really like it and will want to wear it all the times. I am not into trends, unless they become classics. 


// The skirt is Antonio Melani. A gift from my mother-in-law // Shoes from Guess 

If you are NOT into chunky jewelry but you are into a minimalist style these very simple items can add to your outfit without killing it.


Earrings and ring from Brilliant Earth // Ethical Jewelry 


I do like clean lines too for jewelry. I like to use minimalist rings, earrings and pendant with monochrome colors or a pair of skinny pants and a t-shirt. It is the effortless but chic look I like to have while running errands or going out with girlfriends.

I also do not think you need to be engaged or married to wear an 'engagement ring' like the one shown in the  picture. I feel these days women do not have to wait for that special one, especially for a diamond ring that is not too busy in the design. I called this ring the city or get-go woman ring. 


Please note: most of the items I write about (not all because it is impossible) are designed and produced by companies that have charitable programs within their organizations. This is very important to me, especially when it comes to diamonds as it has been well-documented the problem of the black market in this field.

Brilliant Earth Jewelry strives to improve the labor situations in the diamond market. The company donates "5% of profits to help communities harmed by the jewelry industry build a brighter future" (company's site). If you are thinking to get yourself a ring try to do something good for those in need. You don't have to do it all the times, but sure does not hurt to feel pretty inside and outside.