Thanksgiving 2012

Hey everybody! I hope everybody's had a great Thanksgiving! I sure did; I have a lot to be thankful for. I have wonderful friends and family, a lovely home, and a cool gig with sparknotes.com. My family and I had an unorthodox Thanksgiving dinner. We headed to Mall of the Emirates for burgers and frozen yogurt! It was absolutely delicious, and one of my favorite Thanksgiving dinners to date. Funnily enough, some of the shops were having major sales, despite Black Friday being an American sort of thing. I got started on my Christmas shopping and got some gifts. Later, we headed to a showing of the new James Bond movie, Skyfall. It was fabulous, and a must see for any lovers of action films! 

Shake Shack never fails!! 

Yum! Pinkberry hit the spot!

I'm thankful that at least my brother might be tall! His fashion statement was "Thanksgiving Football".

 I hope you all enjoyed!
<3 Lucero 

October 2012 Birchbox

Hey everybody! Today I received my October birchbox, and the theme was transformations. So, this box contains samples focused on jazzing up your everyday routine. 

The first sample is a Harvey Prince fragrance, in the scent Eau Flirt. Normally, I'm not too fond of fragrance samples since they usually smell grandmotherly. However, I really like this perfume since it contains citrus and jasmine notes for an all around fresh and fruity scent. But that's not the best part! It claims to be clinically proven to attract men. See, this saves a lot of time for me. Instead of making a milkshake to bring all the boys to my yard, this scent can apparently do that for me. How nice!

The next product is the Mox Botanicals Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter. I'm a huge lip balm junkie, and I hope that this lives up to my beloved EOS lip balm! It seems to have the same thick consistency, and smells wonderful! Even though I'm not a huge fan of the potted packaging, I'm willing to give this a shot. 

Next we have the City Sunscreen Serum by Supergoop! I'm not entirely sure why it's called a "city sunscreen", but I'm really interested in a serum form of sunscreen. I'm hoping it doesn't leave a white cast, since high-SPF sunscreens have a tendency to do that. 

I'm super excited for this sample! I've heard only great things about theBalm Cosmetics, and I've been itching to try some of their products for months now. The Mary-Lou Manizer in particular has had great reviews, and I can't wait to try it! From what I've swatched of it, the highlighter seems very creamy and leaves a nice sheen, not obnoxious chunks of glitter. I also adore the fabulous packaging! 

Last, we have the lifestyle extra with is the LUNA Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter bar. I've also heard great things about LUNA, and have wondered about it for quite a while now. I love energy and protein bars for breakfast or snacks on the go. The last food extra I was sent in my birchbox was the KIND bar, which I fell in love with! As a result, I have high hopes for this bar. 

Here's an overview of my box. This box was a bit lighter than usual, but I'm excited for a majority of the samples in here. I definitely prefer quality over quantity! 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero 

Song of the Day: Little Things by One Direction

Modern Day Witch

Hey everybody! I have a secret. I'm actually a witch! Haha, just kidding. I threw this last-minute Halloween costume together using stuff I already had. The main pieces are a little black dress, and black shoes/flats. I coordinated my eye makeup to match my own little witch-hat that I made out of construction paper and TONS of glitter glue. I like it, even though it looks like a cross between a leprechaun hat and the Mickey Mouse hat from Fantasia 2000. Still, this was a fun look to create!

Oh, you know. Just summoning my hat. No big deal. 

This little witch updated her flying vehicle! Brooms are SO last year! 

Up, up, and away!

Here's a closer look at my poorly CONSTRUCTED hat. Haha!

I hope you enjoyed! What are you going as for Halloween?

<3 Lucero

black dress - Target | black flats - Zara | magical wand - magazine sheet and tape | leprechaun-Mickey hat - construction paper, glue, glitter, and magical charms

Song of the Day: Modern Love by David Bowie 

Military Prowess

Hey everybody! Today's outfit takes inspiration from one of the many fall trends, military clothing. I think the whole military trend is pretty cool, and makes good use of the dark green or khaki fall colors. The main piece of this outfit is the military inspired button down which I wore with a tank top. I chose to keep the jacket open, since the shape when it was buttoned up wasn't all that flattering. On my bottom half, I stayed simple with black pants and shoes. 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero

military jacket - Forever 21 | tank top - Target | black jeans - Gap | black stompin' boots - Steve Madden 

Song of the Day: Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes  

Denim Diva

Hey everybody! The focal point of today's outfit is the denim dress. I really like the three-quarter length sleeves, and the hem hits right above the knee, which is the most flattering spot. I also enjoy the texture and feel of the material. It's denim without being tacky or dated. I'm not a huge fan of the silhouette, it goes straight up and down. So I added a bright red belt to cinch in the waist, and added crimson accessories to match. 

I hope you enjoyed! Until next time,
<3 Lucero

denim dress - Tommy Hilfiger Girls from TJ Maxx | red belt - Forever 21 | crimson shoes - H&M | red headband - I honestly don't know | burnt blood-red bag - Target | ladybug necklace - Swarovski

Song of the Day: Oh no! by Marina and the Diamonds 

Pop of Plum

Hey everybody! Today's look is very autumnal. I kept the main pieces dark and sleek. I recently picked up the star patterned sweater, and I'm officially obsessed! It's extremely soft and such a nice fit. The pants are a leather/ fabric mix. The sides are lined with stretchy fabric to allow for extra leg room. I added in color with the scarf and purple handbag. I adore the plum toned handbag, and I love how it fits all of my stuff. 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero 

awesome star sweater - Topshop | leather-ish pants - Target | black flats - Zara | pashmina scarf - local shop | purple hand bag - Carolina Herrera 

Song of the Day: Run Around by Blues Traveler 

Neon Salmon Pants

Hey everybody! Today's outfit is something I'd wear if I were feeling more formal. The button down satin black shirts gives a polished vibe. I really like the gold accent on the collar. The black bag and shoes add to the uniformity. The neon pink pants are tailored and nice (they're not jeans!) but show off a lot of personality. They're a shockingly bright salmon color, almost impossible to look away from! 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero 

button down top - Zara | pink pants - J Crew | bangles - Jewelmint | flats - Zara | hand bag - Louis Vuitton 

Song of the Day: Polish Girl by Neon Indian 

Hearts on Fire

Hey everybody! The focal point of today's outfit is the heart sweater. It's so comfy and adorable, I can't get enough of it! I added on some navy blue loafers to compliment the heart. Then I threw on a pair of bright red pants. Color blocking has been on trend lately, and one of my favorites fads! Then, to add some polish I finished off the look with a tweed jacket.

I hope you enjoyed! Until next time, 

<3 Lucero 

heart sweater - J Crew | tweed jacket - Zara Kids | red pants - Express | loafers - Gap 

Song of the Day: Hearts on Fire by Cut Copy 

Fuchsia Fusion

Hey everybody! Today's outfit is fun, and a bit more formal than I usually wear. The obvious star of the  look is this neon fuchsia button down! It's practically impossible to look away from! Since I didn't want to detract from the fabulous color, I kept everything else simple with black accessories. 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero 

spankin' awesome top - Zara | fitted black skirt - Forever 21 | flats - Zara | dangly necklace - Jewelmint | clutch - Sanrio 

Song of the Day: Paradise by Katie Sky 

The Best Time to Wear a Striped Sweater

Hello everybody! Today's outfit is comfy and cute. On top we have a maroon and white striped sweater that fits like a glove. I am an ardent lover of stripes, and this burgundy top transitions well into fall and winter. I love sweaters because I'm a firm believer that the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time! I added on my favorite pair of blue jeans, which I consider a staple in every wardrobe. Then I stuck on a pair of crimson toned flats, and a chic handbag. 

I hope you all enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero

top - Ralph Lauren | jeans- Pacsun | flats - H&M | bag- Louis Vuitton | necklace - Forever 21 

Song of the Day: Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind