ALLEYS

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
CARDIGAN | *Courtesy of Fevrie 
TOP | Topshop
SKIRT | Forever 21
SHOES | *Courtesy of Missguided
NECKLACE | *Courtesy of Love Tatum

Today's quick post is brought to you in part of the fact that I have to take my (soon-to-be) broken down laptop (cue tears). Well, I am not entirely sure this is what's going to happen to my MacBook, but I hope not because I CLEARLY need this thing for more than one thing (Pinterest and catching up on Sons of Anarchy, helloooo)! Do you watch the show? Gimme all your thoughts on it! I don't want it to end!

On another note, the babes at Fevrie gifted me one of the most comfortable and gorgeous cardigans I've ever owned; even the color is perfect! Since apparently a bit of summer is still felt here in San Diego, I chose to wear it with one of my favorite Forever 21's skirts and some chunky heels for added chicness! What did you think of the look?

Chin up cuties, it's almost Thanksgiving! XOXO

MAROON

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
COMPLETE OUTFIT | H&M
SHOES & BRALETTE | Forever 21
BRACELET | *Courtesy of  Love Tatum

What can I say? It's Friday Eve (as I like to call it), I get to see Alex tomorrow, and I am about to shower and snuggle up and catch up on some Sons of Anarchy (thanks, Leslie!). I am still on season six so NO SPOILERS! I wanted to save this post for the weekend, but I felt like I had that weirdly urgent sense to write to you, whoever you may be reading this (thank you!). And also because I kinda liked this "not giving a f*ck" outfit. I've been meaning to buy this exact basic top all three times I had gone to H&M before this final time, and I finally caved in because NEWSFLASH, it's still like 80 degrees in this state. I feel as if I can't even walk into a damn Target or dollar store without going a little nuts with the Christmas music on repeat. And let's not talk about the decorations- they've been there since BEFORE Halloween. Like, really. 

While getting dressed, I knew that I had to wear at least one piece of jewelry, so here we are with another gorg piece from my new designer friend babe, Tatum from Love Tatum! I have the tiniest wrists in the entire world, so this was the perfect accessory because you can twist it in a way that both ends are on top of the other (weirdly explained, so just look at the pictures). It reminds me of my wedding and how I had to custom make my bracelets because nothing on Earth fit me the way I wanted it to. What do you think of it's "dalmation" design? So different, I love it. 

I hope you babes have a lovely weekend! xx

Instagram me @esmirnatapia & I'll follow back! 

OUT THERE

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
DRESS | Forever 21
BOOTS | Forever 21
RING & EARRINGS | *Courtesy of  Love Tatum

It is about that time- the time in which I begin to panic just a bit because the holidays are here. Even though I am not the biggest fan of the winter festivities (as much as I'd like to be), it is always a reminder that I should really be grateful instead. Most of the time I believe we forget how truly blessed we are- that we have family, friends, food, a home, clothes...! With this said, I was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to work with local San Diego jewelry designer, Tatum Lenahan, the force behind Love Tatum, one of the most unique collections I've ever laid eyes on! She knew my style right from the start and gifted me items she knew I'd fall in love with- she was totally right.

What do you think of the jewels?! Make sure to shop on her site ASAP for these and more chic pieces, right on time for the holidays, too! XX

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Es ese tiempo en el cual empiezo a ponerme nerviosa porque ya llegaron las fiestas del fin del año. Aunque no soy la fan mas grande te esas cosas, siempre recuerdo que debo de pensar que soy muy suertuda y estoy bendecida porque tengo comida, familia, amigos, ropa....! Tocando ese tema, me agrada traerles esta colaboración con una diseñadora de joyería de

aqui de San Diego, Tatum Lenahan, la fuerza detrás de su tienda y colección, Love Tatum. Ella supo mi estilo y gustos desde el principio, y no me pude decidir cual pieza llevarme! Que piensan de la joyas? Preciosas, no?