Sale Alert: Net-A-Porter Annual Sale going on now!

ANNUAL SALE ALERT!

Lot's of good stuff still available - like:

Alexander Wang Rocco 30% off!

One of my favorites - Alexander McQueen De Manta Clutch! 30% off!

Valentino Bow Pumps 50% off!

Red Valentino 50% off!

Giuseppe Zanotti Nude Pumps are now 50% off and they're gorgeous.

A YSL Arty for your collection? 30% off.

Design Element: Beach Getaway

Two Collages!

1. ASOS Dolphin Hem Mini in Palm Tree Print $17

2. J. Crew Maritime Jersey Dress $98

3. Roberto Cavalli Shell Print Silk Chiffon Kaftan $2090

4. J.Crew Anchor's Away Bikini Top $62

5. ASOS Plunge Backless Suit $60

6. Michael Stars Striped Romper $88

7. Black Jewel Skinny Leg Jean by Black Orchid in Panama $167 (my favorite item from this collage!)

8. Madewell Cara Accessories Mixed Fabric and Gold Banlges $14 each

9. OndadeMar Coverup $338

10. Old Navy Women's Ruffle Button Front Top $19

11. Panama Hat by San Diego Hat Co $38

12. Wildfox Couture Bon Voyage Tank $89

1. Basta Surf Tico Shorts $98

2. Forever21 Sunglasses $5

3. Forever21 Braided Belt $6

4. Madewell Braided Friendship Bracelet $10

5. Splendid Gauze Maxi $114

6.  Forever21 Beach Please Tee $15

7. Karen Walker Deep Freeze Sunglasses $221

8. Forever21 Braided Straw Hat $12

9. Madewell Metallic Turnaround Sandals $138

10. Twist & Tie Dress by Threads for Thought $49

11. Trinity Floral Print Tunic $69

12. Old Navy Women's Striped Ruffle Tube Dress $24

13. Roberta Roller Rabbit Bondi Beach Tote $85

14. Frye Madison Braided Sandal $148

Current Wants: Rich & Skinny Houndstooth Shorts + Conversation Pieces + Susana Monaco Tube Top

So many colorful and vibrant summer pieces that I'm currently wanting!

Check them out. 

1. Rich & Skinny Metallic Houndstooth Denim shorts $134 - these caught my eye ever since I saw them at the Neiman Marcus Miami blogger event a while back. They're really expensive for shorts, but so, so cute.

2. Modcloth My Lucky Stars Heels $34 - These Miu Miu inspired star heels are really bold...but can you resist the tiny metallic stars? 

3. Conversation Pieces Martini Cocktail Party Shirt $38, as seen on my galpal Melificent. Need I say more? 

4. Tobi Ruffled Around Strapless Top $25

5. Botkier Valentina Satchel $395

6. Gap Ikat Printed Shorts $49

7. Susana Monaco Tube Top $75, in lemon lime.  I have so many of these. Yes, I still wear tube tops. The SM one's last forEVER, and they give you a great silouhette

8. Michael Kors Jet Set Glamour Studs $55

9. J. Brand 811 Skinnies. In every single color. $170

10. Wildfox Rainbow Sweatshirt $108

xx

OOTD: Dolce Vita Baxter Sandals

How to: Build Around A Basic

I'm trying a new site feature, the "How To" section.  I last tried this out with mint green pants, in this post, which turned out to be really popular :)  My hope is that seeing an outfit laid out like this will make it easier for your to go to your closet and make a cute outfit with pieces you already own.

How To:

• The Basic: I chose a Gap dress.  There is a similar dress here, with all sizes available. Because the basic that I chose is striped, anything else that is going to be layered over it is going to be a solid color.  There's a definite art to mixing patterns - like mixing stripes and polka dots, etc., but for now, we'll keep it simple.

• Cargo Utility Vest: it may not be the first thing you think of when you think of closet basics, but I think you will be happily surprised at the versatility of a cargo vest. The same goes for a rugged olive green parka.  The layering possibilities are endless and the look is unexpected.  These can be layered over long sleeves, or short sleeves (like in the photo). Depending on the time of year you can switch out the cargo for a denim vest (here, too), or a faux fur vest.

The Accessories: 

• The Wide Belt: you can either belt the dress over the cargo vest (as seen here) or you can just belt the dress at your waist and layer the vest on top.
• Spiked Bracelet
• Sperry Top-Siders in a bright pink color
• Essie Nail Polish in Ole Caliente
• If you want to add more accessories you can try a chunky resin chain necklace, like this one from Tory Burch (featured above) or a fun bright watch like this one.

Design Element: One Shoulder

I have always loved one-shoulder pieces. I wear my hair up a lot and the one shoulder neckline looks great with a ponytail or a high bun.

Here are my picks for one-shoulder dresses:

1. Shoshanna Sadie One Shoulder Dress $350
2. Rachel Palley Carlita $230
3. Rebecca Taylor Python Print Long Tie Dress $237
4. Collective Concepts $69
5. Trina Turk Bali Hai Dress $146
6. Michael Stars One Shoulder Ruffle Dress $88
7. F21 Bias One Shoulder Dress $17.80
8. F21 Woven Print One Shoulder Dress $18
9. French Connection One Shoulder (Fantasia print) $130
10. Paprika Origami Dress $37.40
11. Mod Cloth Bright & Breezy Dress $57
12. Gilli Vertical Wave Dress $47

Just noticed there's so much blue in this collage! <3

Splurge vs Steal: DVF Adele Clutch & Asos

These are actually so similar that it's borderline...copying?  Down to the hardware at the edge of the flap! What do you think about that?

Splurge: DVF Adele Clutch 

Steal: ASOS Leather Croc Metal Bar Clutch $69

Rose Gold + rose gold watch + rose gold necklace

To date, one of my most popular posts has been this rose gold post that I did last year.

Time for part two!

1. Etsy Rose Gold Tangle Ball Necklace $24

2. Nixon: The Spur Watch $300

3. Michael Kors Rose Gold Chronograph $195

4. Jules Smith Boho Hoop Earrings $77

5. BaubleBar Engraved Monogram $150 (Click here for $10 off your first BaubleBar order)

6.  Sperry Top-Sider in a metallic rose gold $90

8. Ray Ban Large Metal Aviators $155

7. BCBGeneration Coachella Tritone Cuff $48

9. Sam Edelman Felicia Flat $89

10. Jules Smith Wrapped Up Tube Jellies $29

I've been so busy lately! :( 

Outfit post coming this weekend.

Happy (early) Mother's Day! I wouldn't be where I am

or who I am without mine. The best.

xo

OOTD: Gap Jean Jacket (White) + Old Navy Leopard Dress

Below is what I wore to the Neiman's event last week. 

I'm dying to get this boot off. 

Miami Fashion Bloggers: Neiman Marcus Event at the Village of Merrick Park

Last week, my bestie, Meli, from Melificent, and I attended a blogger event at The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, at the Neiman Marcus.

I've had my blog for a little over a year now, and I've never wanted to really delve into the Miami blogger world. I think I was shy for a long time, and I didn't want anyone to know I was running The Fashionable ESQ.  This is a really small city - and by that I mean, everyone knows each other. I wanted to lay low for a bit and develop the blog to see where it went.

I'm over that now.

I want new Miami blogger buddies!

Below are my pictures from the event. It was really fun, and there was a huge turnout! I had no idea we had so many bloggers in Miami?  There were little stations with wine, food & the best popsicles from Paulina's Pops (the coconut still makes my mouth water!) The clothes in the fashion show made me want to wipe out my bank account. 

Below are the pictures of the event.