26Sep

A modern girl outfit you need this Fall

There are many reasons why we all need an outfit like this one this Fall. First it’s just chic, second it’s modern so no one will confuse you with her son’s teacher, third it’s stylish and lady-like at the same time. How often can you put those two last words in the same sentence? yeah, that’s what I thought! From my part I’m looking forward to try orange nails soon, a no filter sweater so people can see my inner beauty, an unstructured patchwork leather skirt is modern and also sophisticated at the same time and I’m just not saying this because it sounds good but because it looks just right. A modern ring and a clean but
statement necklace because they are both good ideas and necessary. A more affordable version of Celine metal plate shoes because frankly it’s just not possible to afford Celine right now, at least not on in-season pieces. Philip Lim small Ryder satchel is too beautiful to ignore and last but not least a fake fur jacket by Michael Kors because animals deserve good treatment too! Enjoy!

30Aug

Friday eye candy: Fashion Now

The best thing that’s happened to fashion now is the fact that has never been more about personal style and expression. Long gone are the days when style would label and stereotype people and designate them to specific social circles. I think fashion has done what reasoning never did, establish the fact that fashion has played an active role in history and as such a consequence of history’s many arbitrary actions and inequities. Long gone are the days when Vogue magazine was only acquired and used by a privileged society leaving the people on the other end with no reference what so ever. Times have changed, haven’t they? Now-a-days it’s hard to distinguish and much less stereotype who is the one wearing the prints or the solids, the turban or the hot, the discrete or the revealing clothes, the ballerinas or the heels? And I think it was about time. Have an excellent free-of-judgment weekend!

28Aug

Chanel shopping bag: Deauville tote

Funny name, Chanel canvas shopping tote from 2012. I would assume that the kind of client for Deauville tote bag is the kind that has many other types of Chanel bags. Certainly not someone we would find in the aisles of our local super market. So I keep thinking what can possibly one shop with this bag? Go cosmetic shopping at Bergdorf? And you may be thinking the bag is from last year but Chanel never gets old, it’s classic. I have always loved everything Chanel but haven’t felt the same about its classic flap bags. Chanel is an iconic brand and everything that carries its name has a strong identity, principally the flap bags. You can spot them a mile away. I’m happy Karl Lagerfeld is bringing in new bag design styles as the Boy Chanel and other fun playful kinds. I think it targets a younger crowd while refreshing the image of the brand. Enjoy!

Deauville tote, Chanel shopping bag via belle vivir blog

23Aug

Friday eye candy: Bringing sexy back (yard)

Where did the week go? I feel as if Monday night had percolated directly into Friday morning. Is it only on this side of the world that time is flying by or is it happening where you beautiful readers are as well? I don’t mind when it happens during the week or during cold
weather as in now, it only bothers me during the weekends and summers. I know that in my favorite City a.k.a New York City, summer is coming to an end, while here in Sao Paulo is around the corner so here is a bit of inspiration for those who are soon starting to cover their backs and backyards and for those who are dusting it off instead. Enjoy!

sexy backyard with swiming pools belle vivir

05Aug

The New Mini Bags You Should Know And A Roundup

Luxury fashion houses offer mini bag versions of their iconic bags to those women who prefer comfortable and smaller bags during leisure days. I for instance covet small bags that I can use as cross body ones on the weekends. Comfort, you know…? Now, although because of the size of these bags, we may find a few less expensive ones than their older sisters, it’s all about the brand! They may as well, in some cases cost even more due to intrinsic details. The best part of it all however is that the days when one needed an extra stroller to help carry a bag, which sometimes and only sometimes could be extremely heavy and could take a toll on our backs, are put on hold at the moment. The fashion world is either more forgiving with our bodies or it’s fashion circulation time. The other best part about these chic smaller bags is that thanks to their size it’s easier to find really beautiful ones of good quality at great price. If you have extra bucks lying around here are very small options on how to spend it, I mean how to invest it. Keep scrolling to get to know the new mini bags that fashionistas are using.