VILLA SUR

DARK IN LIGHT

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
DRESS | Topshop
SHOES | Asos
PURSE | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

You might have already seen me wear this dress about two weeks ago on an outing to Mexicali with friends. The weather here is nowhere near being cold, so even between the hours of 11pm-4am, it was the most comfortable, breathable shift dress I've ever worn. What sold me was the detailing on of the exposed zippers, both down the back and on the front pockets. What about the color? I think it's the closest thing to even being related to the fall season! Shop the look in the links above!

I would like to say that I know what I am doing today, but sometimes the best times are those that are unplanned, don't you think? One thing that is definite on the list? A date night with Alex; seems like we had the same thing in mind- going to the movies! I'd like to say that a scary movie is preferred! 

What are you up to this weekend? Don't forget to follow me on Instagram (@esmirnatapia) for peeks at my life away from the lens!

xx

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Creo que ya habían visto este vestido; lo use hace dos semanas para una fiesta con amigos en Mexicali. El clima aqui todavia no esta nada cerca de estar frio, y entre las horas de 11 de la noche y 4 de la mañana, es el vestido mas comodo del mundo! Lo que me atrajo mas son los zippers expuestos, por atras y enfrente en los bolsillos que tiene. Y que tal el color? Es la cosa mas cercana al otoño del conjunto! Les deje los links arriba para el vestido y bolsa, que les recomiendo muchísimo para estas temporadas! 

Les quisiera decir que se perfectamente lo que haremos hoy, pero aveces las dias mas exitosos son los que no tienen planes, o no? Una cosa definitiva en la lista? Una noche en las películas con Alex! Aparentemente los dos estamos en un estado de animo para ver película de terror! 

Que haran este fin? No se les olvide seguirme en Instagram @esmirnatapia! 

Besos!

WEEKEND WEAR

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
TOP | Asos
JACKET | Nasty Gal Collection (old)
JEANS | 7 For All Mankind 
HEELS | GoJane.com (old)

It's the weekend, and what better way to welcome it than with a 70s-inspired shag jacket? It might still be in the high 80s, but for the full four hours that it rained yesterday, this could've been a good idea. 

What are you up to this weekend?

xx

SWEPT AWAY

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
KIMONO | Kendall & Kylie for PacSun
PLATFORMS | Asos
NECKLACE | PacSun
BODYSUIT | Forever 21
SHORTS | BDG Denim for Urban Outfitters

I feel that every girl should own a kimono, whether it be a small casual one, or a long, statement-like one. As my trip gets closer, I have been keeping my eyes out on the last of the kimonos of the season because I will surely be living off them while I'm there. I wore this outfit unknowingly cruising through the farm areas of Calexico, and the weather was a stormy and dark one- in other words, a perfect day. 

What does your perfect day consist of?

Instagram me and let me know (@esmirnatapia)

TRANSITIONAL

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
DRESS | New Look by Asos, *Courtesy of Asos.com
PURSE | Marc Jacobs
BOOTS | Forever 21 (old)

Obsessed. I have had autumn on my mind lately, but this little number has made me rethink that again. The dress is by the brand, "New Look", sold online at Asos.com, with a variety of different clothing pieces to choose from (tops, bottoms, shoes, accessories, etc.).  I am not usually all for skin-tight, cut-out dresses, especially ones that also end below my knee, but I can't wait to sport this during my ten day stay in Honolulu. It is the perfect, versatile piece because you can wear it to your mid-day brunch on a boat, to the fireworks show near Ala Moana beach on a Friday night. Transition it into fall by adding a chic cardigan and moto jacket with a chunky scarf and a sleek ponytail for a more polished, office-appropriate look. What do you think?

Make this new week a good one, babes!

XX

Instagram me @esmirnatapia

BY THE SEA

I WAS WEARING:
Dress | Courtesy of Choies.com
Shoes | Asos.com

Currently, I am writing this just as the end of the World Cup is coming to a close (Messi, what a guy!), and I can't even believe it happened so fast! What team were you rooting for today?

This outfit was sent to me by the cool people at Choies, and I am really into mesh paneling lately. And did you see those platforms?! Who knew they'd be extremely comfortable?

Follow me on Bloglovin' & Instagram @esmirnatapia in order to check out some behind-the-scenes shots of upcoming collabs and my adventurous life!

Happy Sunday!

xx

Photos by Henryoshistudios

CORONADO

I AM WEARING:
Dress | Forever 21 (old)
Jacket | thrifted
Platforms | Asos
Sunnies | ModDeals.com

This past Saturday was spent a little bit differently; Alex came down to San Diego again, and we stopped by Coronado Tidelands Park for a bit in the mid-afternoon to help celebrate my dad's birthday. It should have been a bit unconventional to wear these platforms, but as I told everyone, they are extremely comfortable and I literally wore them until I went to bed at midnight. 12+ hours and I couldn't have fallen more in love. I made a wise choice in shoe buying, I tell ya. 

Follow me on Instagram @esmirnatapia for more behind-the-scenes action of my so-called life.