THROWBACK

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
DRESS | Topshop
SHOES | Forever 21
BAG | Rebecca Minkoff
SUNGLASSES | Wildfox Couture

Let me just say that when I saw this Rebecca Minkoff bag, I almost screamed. Scratch that. I kind of screamed. It is such a reminder of the little backpacks I owned from the early 2000s, don't you think? Though I am not sure where else besides NYFW I'd wear this outfit, it's always nice to frolick around the city pretending the streets are some sort of runway. Sort of crazy, right? 

Anyway, my home is more than halfway unpacked; I can't wait to show you guys around! I feel so weird finally living in the same city as Alex again; it's been 8 months! Whoa.

Follow me on Instagram for some sneak peeks @esmirnatapia! 

xx

PLAID CHECK

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
COAT | Forever 21
TOP | H&M
SKIRT | Forever 21
BRALETTE | Forever 21
BAG | Rebecca Minkoff
SHOES | Steve Madden

I've got to say, Forever 21 recently stepped their game up with their outerwear this past fall/winter, and it was so hard to try to stop myself from going crazy buying them all. They had so many colors and patterns, it looked like pure heaven. Their lookbook featuring model Anja Rubik was over the top, and literally had me wanting more. The coat seen here was one of the ones I had my eye on when I was last at the store trying to find something Disney-related to wear for our trip to Disneyland. As it is online, it was on sale for $34.99 from almost $50. Honestly, I am not sure if I still would have bought it at that price, but my boss got me a gift card for our holiday gift exchange, so that helped (thank you, Faby)! Anyway, I haven't been able to get this off my back since I got my hands on it, mostly because it's very comfortable and goes with my wannabe homeless- MK & A look. What do you think of the warm and lace-y look? Such a juxtaposition of fabrics, I think I'm in love. Like Charlie Hunnam love. (Ahh!)

Get on my latest doings on Instagram @esmirnatapia. 

xx

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
BLAZER | Zara
SWEATER | Nordstrom
JEANS | Forever 21
SHOES | Aldo
BAG | Rebecca Minkoff

As you might or might not understand, tonight's post is going to be extremely short because I am prepping myself for the Sons of Anarchy finale. Have you been watching?! Let me know what were your favorite parts of the series below! 

Are YOU ready for the #finalride?

You guys know that I pride myself on being a fashion chameleon and I honestly am not afraid to really try anything at least once (well, most things anyway). This is a quick look put together for a day at the office or dinner and drinks with your girlfriends. Whatever the occasion, you're not complete without a chic purse, and mine happened to be this metallic number by Rebecca Minkoff that I found at Nordstrom. Pretty stellar, right?

Instagram me @esmirnatapia

xx

LATE AFTERNOON

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:

BLAZER | Zara
TOP | *Courtesy of American Eagle Outfitters
LEGGINGS | Cheap Monday
HEELS | Sam Edelman
PURSE | Rebecca Minkoff

Where can I begin? Since I was last here, Alex came for the weekend, which consisted of lounging around for two minutes, visiting a pumpkin patch, family, and a great time with friends at dinner on Saturday night to celebrate my birthday. Yesterday, I turned 26. It's even daunting saying that- I can't really believe it. Yes, I may have officially lost my health insurance, and almost my sanity, but I have to say that I (think) I am starting to embrace my late 20s. Crazy, right? I wonder when the kids are coming. *cough cough*

This has to be a quick post because I have been so exhausted from the weekend, still. Last night some co-workers took me out to dinner after also surprising me at work with pizza and cake. It was truly a memorable day. I also have to get a few things ready for tomorrow, since I am attending the Topshop | Topman preview event from 5-8pm at Fashion Valley! It has been a long time coming! So follow me on my day tomorrow on Instagram @esmirnatapia. 

xx

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En donde empiezo? Desde que escribí aqui, Alex vino el fin de semana, que consistió de relajarnos por dos minutos, llevar a los hermanos a agarrar unas calabazas para Halloween, visitar familia, y reír con amigos el Sábado por la noche para festejar mi cumpleaños! Ayer cumpli 26 años, que hasta me cuesta decir todavia. Pero en serio creo que ya estoy empezando a recibir mis últimos años de mis 20 con brazos abiertos. Algo loco, no? Aver cuando vienen por fin los chiquitines (ahem)! 

Esta entrada tiene que ser corta porque todavia no me recupero del fin de semana. Ayer tambien me sacaron a comer amigos del trabajo después de haberme sorprendido con pizza y un pastel super riquísimo. Era un dia inolvidable. Ahora si me voy porque tengo que alistar unas cosas para mañana, ya que asistiré un evento de Topshop en Fashion Valley por su inauguración el Jueves! Asi que sigueme en Instagram para que no te pierdas de eso! 

Besos! 

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!

LONELY TOWN

Photos by Alex Salcedo

I WAS WEARING:
CROP TOP | Forever 21
DENIM BUTTON-UP | Forever 21 (old)
SKIRT | Volcom (old)
HEELS | Brian Atwood (old)
CLUTCH | Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC

This week has flown by, and I couldn't have been more ecstatic. It's time for the weekend, and along with that is time with Alex, friends, and a bunch of murderous episodes on Investigation Discovery (I'm probably the biggest ID fan you'll ever meet). Oh, and I also can't wait to see Zoey, though she may annoy me, she is pretty hilarious and I know I can't help but enjoy all the crazy things she does. 

In another note, for this post I finally got to document an outfit I've been waiting to try out: a button-up over a long skirt. Ever since I bought this slit skirt from Volcom, I only wore it once and decided it was too long to keep wearing, so my mother-in-law actually helped fix it for me, and I love it even more. It is seriously the definition of perfection with this weather, especially since it's so lightweight and the slits end pretty high above on my legs. 

Would you ever try this combination?

xx