For the ones following me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram you probably know I like little DIY projects and I found a beautiful houndstooth fabric at my grandma's house in january, so I thought I could make a cape out of it... and so I did.
I really liked it, an oversized houndstooth printed cape; It looked edgy and cool but I never thought it could become a multipurpose garment. Playing around in my closet It somehow occure to me to tie the cape as a dress and for my surprise, it looked amazingly chic and classy.
With a new gown and burgundy lips I was excited to take over MBFWMX again.

It was that time of the year again where all fashion lovers, bloggers, journalists, models and extravaganzas came together to get to know the latest trends and collections from great & talented designers!
Going to Fashion Week is one of the things I love the most and the first day is the most exciting one, still a  bit sad, because you know those 4 perfect days will fly!
You take photos, stroll glamorously around the place ... and heels remind you how much fun you had  when you take them off ... right?
But for me it's all worth it!

A floral dress in nude shades and a pair of beautiful purples ankle strap shoes, that apart from being adorable are extremely comfortable, were chosen to join me that day.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week FW13-14 started the 15th of April at 5 o´clock with Pineda Covalin´s show.
This Mexican brand is famouse worldwide, because of its style always remaining forefront.
The show started in a very original way with a dance number and then wonderful  fresh silhouettes in vibrant colors and typical Mexican patterns filled the runway  as a perfect start for fashion week.

Speaking a little of The Box, in my opinion is a concept that developed nicely and lets people see and interact with clothes in a different atmosphere, as it can be dull to see clothes always on the catwalk.

We walked for a while in the lobby and enjoyed a drink before it was time for TRISTA; Dfinitely one of the shows I eagerly expected. In my posts about MBFWMX last edition I told you that I had been really impressed by the process these brand submitts it's fabrics and achieves a very cool, effortless chic style.
This time was not the exeption with their new collection called "The Vision of the lost fantastic territory". As an extension of the previous season, the silhouette were focused on loose clothing with a strong emphasis on the planks overlap asymmetries and fabrics.

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How did your career as a designer began?
I´ve always been very creative. I can draw with any pen on the wall, a paper or a napkin mixing colors and forms. So,  deciding to take a career were I have the ability to express myself through materials was very easy.

What inspires you while designing your pieces?
I am inspired by life, small stories that adorn our daily lives, treasures that I find on my trips,  indigenous handicrafts and trends.

What kind of woman wears your pieces?
Funny, cheerful, modern and authentic women.

What is your favorite piece?
It's a mini gold skull which has become my amulet.

All your creations have a special meaning, and many are saints ... What is the role of spirituality in your designs?
I feel that jewelry connects people with the universe, that´s why I feel amulets protect you. 

Wonderful designer and really nice woman I would like to thank Mercedes for answering this questions. Hopefully we´ll meet one day!

I really encourage you guys to go check the boutique!

For more info check http://shop.mercedessalazar.com/

                                                                                                                   Roberta W.P.F

Green tea is not only famous for its antioxidants, but also because it is very refreshing in the hot season. Prepare this recipe to exfoliate twice a week and help your skin look young and fresh.

You need:
A green tea bag
A spoonful of honey

Prepare a cup of tea and remove the bag before infusione water. Make the content and finely chop the leaves. Add honey and apply on your face soft massaging. Rinse with cold water.


If your skin is oily and gets worst with this heat , prepare it to remove glitter and oil excess.

You need:
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup of witch hazel water

Combine the ingredients in an airtight jar and shake to mix. Apply with a cotton on your face, neck and chest if necessary. Avoid contact with eyes.

Have a lovely week and remember, leave a comment when you try these tips :)

Mexican Fashion.
Lot´s of you might say there´s not such thing or is not as imortant as fashion in other parts of the world. I truly love being aware of international extraodinaire talent  seen for example in Balenciaga, Valentino, Dior, Moschinno, Marc Jacobs or Chanel. It´s normal that we as fashion lovers try to consume as much fashion as we can, but why don´t start by knowing, buying and supporting the Mexican fashion industry.
Mexican society has a strong and wrong concept that tends to put products made in their country below products of other nationalities.
That's the thing about fashion, many people believe that Mexican fashion industry hasn´t got good quality or design, when in fact there´s a lot of talent we should start to appreciate.

And to help us meet these talents, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Mexico was created as the first platform to help these purpose.
Backed by one of the most famous and powerful brands in the world such as Mercedes Benz, this platform is responsible for supporting the design industry in cities where this industry is developing, cities like Seoul, Moscow, Berlin and Mexico!
It is also the platform where the biggest amount of designers are brought in an incredible atmosphere!
This year there will be new features like "The Box" as I lived in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin (Here)

"The Box" is a black colored hall where a group of models are standing, for use to see the clothing as if we where an art gallery.
There is No front row or assigned places so respect is required to make it a very pleasant experience. It´ll also be the first time in which the people attending the shows will be able to know the designers in person and talk with them about their inspirations and fashion influences. AMAZING right?

MBFashionWeek is a platform which is always trying to make these talents succeed threw programmes like "Fashion forward" and that´s just great.

Fall Winter 13-14 collections will be shown next week on April the 15t to the 18th on the great Carpa Santa Fe.
Some of (my favourite) the designers that will be showing their collections are  Alexia Ulibarri, JI+B, Alejandro Carlin, Julia y Renata, and many more that I´m sure will blow our minds with their beautiful designs. I´m looking forward to see the collections and chat with some of my favorite Mexican designers.


Here the oficial Schedule:

As you already know, Wednesdays are all about "Beauty tips" and home remedies that help us look perfect.
But if we truly want to stay fresh, young and beautiful we also need to cleanse, tone, moisturize and occasionally use some booster treatments to help us keep our skin in latter conditions and control brightness and dryness.

Some products have chemicals and might affect our skin by producing allergies, acne or other problems, but do not panic.......
There is Kiehl's, an incredible brand I want to talk to you about, which I got to know a bit more on Tuesday at a little brunch with ClubELLE as their second event of the year.

All their products are natural and created  based in  cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge. That means there are perfect products for every skin type! Isn't that great?

I found very interesting the fact that the brand grew just as the family... It all started with women products then when the Kiehls had a son, men products started to be manufactured until today, when Mr. Kiehl´s daughter started horseback riding and now the brand has even horse soap.

I really like the service, because you get a personal advicer who chooses the perfect products according to your skin type and needs. You are also given free samples to try the products, convince yourselfs and see if it actually works.
 Hopefully I might have encourage you to try Kiehl's.

You need:

-150 ml glycerol
-150 ml of lemon juiceMix well until it´s  perfectly blended and you're ready to be apply.
Then simply smear the mixture in any dry part. Ideally, use it after you shower and before going to sleep.

If you spent the time recommended for tanning, here are a super good recipe to soothe the burning skin.

You need:
1/4 cup boiling water
Two chamomile tea bags
5 drops of almond oil
1 cucumber, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup of aloe vera gel

Use boiling water to make tea. Once it has cooled, remove the bags 2. Pour the tea into a blender with the cucumber, almond oil and aloe vera gel until blended.
Apply the mask on your burned skin for half an hour. Rinse and use a moisturizer with vitamin E.

Hope you are having a great time!
                                                                                                                              Roberta W.P.F

"Las apariencias engañan: los vestidos de Frida Kahlo" is the original name of these exhibition of the clothing from one of the women with more presence and influence in the world.



To hide these and secondly to honor the origins of her mother, she began to wear the typical vestiment of the tehuanas consisting of long skirt and blouse.
 She also adopted the famous braids and flowers which together with her outfit and unibrow present in her self-portraits, became her seal.

October of 1937 marked an important step for the influence this amazing lady with strong
character and great talent would have on the world of fashion, when the American edition of Vogue presented her for he first time in its pages.
Frida and her style became the sensation among European elite. It is said that the famous Elsa Shiaparelli created a dress called "La Robe Madame Rivera" in her honor.

Some things that will make us rock street style!

1.- Change of Skin:
Animal print boomed in past seasons, but now are reptiles who become our new skin and complement.



2.- Plastic obsession:
The more transparent and translucent the better!



3.-Dare to Wedge
Give your outfit a summer punch with these amazing statements!
With stripes, studds and textures is something you need in your closet.

Adopt oriental silhouettes, printed silks, geometric folds and kimonos.


5.- Minimalistic punch

6.- Iridescent
Total look, a skirt, dress or just shoes and clutch will be the ultimate statement.

7.- Short pants
With prints, and lace gives a more simple, clean and fresh look.

8.- Grunge
Messy but chic, perfect for a cool Outfit.
Just a plaid shirt with printed pants, statement necklace and heels and will give the elegant touch.
9.- Brilliant
Orange, lemon Green, Pink, Yellow, royal Blue and Red details are distinctive.

10.- Metallic
"Midas Touch" as in gold, silver or any color with metallic shades is now perfect for DAY&Night!
Dare to find your signature style!