New York Fashion Week Day 3

Steve Madden Sneakers (Here) | Zac Posen Bag (Here) | Zara Sweater | Zara Shorts (Similar Here) | Abercrombie Flannel (Similar Here)  | Michael Kors Watch (Here) | Mandees Neon Beanie (Here)

Photo taken by Juan E Martinez

WINTER SUN: CHAMBRAY & STRIPES W/ A SPLASH OF MAROON

   

Getting ready for NYFW: Me in REDDOLL BY TM

NYC Lights :: Camo Jacket & French Bulldog Blouse

                                                                                      

           

                          

Tick Tock.. The Clock is Ticking

Jcrew Coat, Sweater and Chambray | H&M Faux Leather Skirt | Zara Polka Dotted Tights | See by Chloe Booties | Zac Posen Bag | Aldo Bracelets | Michael Kors Watch | Ray Ban Sunglasses

Three days to go and counting .. I will be 23. I haven't taken time to plan anything for it, I have been in the "go with the flow" mood lately. I do feel a sense of pressure though, fashion week is only three weeks away! It seems that the number three is in repetition here. The good thing is I don't feel as if I am getting older but when is it too old to wear polka dotted tights though?

Photos taken by : Juan E Martinez

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Tres dias y contando….voy a cumplir 23 años. No he tenido tiempo para planear algo para ese dia, He estado en el “ir con la corriente” humor últimamente. Siento una  sensación de presión, sin embargo, Fashion Week llega en  sólo tres semanas! Parece que el número tres es la repetición aquí. Lo bueno es que no me siento como si me estoy poniendo vieja pero cuando se es demasiado vieja para usar polainas de puntos de polka?

Fotos tomadas por:  Juan E Martinez

Different Perspective

Rebecca Minkoff Crossbody (Here) | Zara Faux Leather Jacket (Similar Here) & Peplum Top | Citizens of Humanity Jeans | Express Necklace | Michael Kors Watch

You know when the holidays are here when you can’t get those Christmas songs out of your head or you stop your car at every house that’s lit up with Christmas lights and stare as if you’ve never seen it before. (Or at least I do.. haha) This Christmas definitely feels different to me. My grandmother just recently recovered from her brain surgery this past month and thankfully she is doing good. Actually she’s doing so good that she left to Puerto Rico to spend Christmas with her sisters. It was definitely the hardest thing I have had to deal with in a while because, well she’s my bestfriend, my number one supporter and my inspiration. Seeing someone you love go through something as scary and delicate as that kind of procedure really changes your perspective in life. As I get older, I am definitely getting a sense of just wanting to spend more time with my family rather then worrying about what gifts to get everyone. It’s traditional in my family to get together and cook pasteles. Pasteles are made in huge batches and usually takes about 6 people or more depending on how much you make. If you aren’t Latin American, then you may not know what I am talking about. I will do a separate post on this so I can explain it all to you guys. What do you do with your family for the holidays?

Photos taken by Juan E Martinez

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Es fácil de saber cuando se acercan las Navidades cuando no es posible de sacar canciones de Navidad de tu cabeza, o paras al frente de cada casa que esta iluminada con luzes por afuera y mirar fijamente como si nunca has visto nada como eso. (Por lo menos eso es lo que yo hago…jaja) Esta Navidad definitivamente es diferente para mí. Mi abuela recien recupero de su cirugía cerebral  el mes pasado y Gracias a Dios está mucho mas mejor.  En realidad, ella está  haciendo tan bien ahora, que se fue de vacaciones a Puerto Rico a pasarse la Navidad con sus hermanas.  Fue sin duda una de las experiencias mas dificil para mí, porque bueno, ella es mi mejor amiga, mi principal apoyo y mi inspiración.. Tener que ver a alguien que quieres pasar por algo que da tanto miedo y es tan delicado tanto como ese procedimiento cambia tu perspectiva sobre la vida.a sobre la vida.  Segun pasan los años,  definitivamente estoy sintiendo que  quiero pasar más  tiempo con mi familia mas que estar preocupandome por cual regalos comprar para la familia. Es tradicional en mi familia de juntarnos y cocinar pastels. Pasteles se hacen en lotes imensos, y por general toma 6 personas o más, dependiendo de cuantos  se haces. Usualmente terminamos hablando y riendonos sin fin hasta que venga la noche. Que hacen ustedes con su familia para las Navidades?

Las fotos tomadas por  Juan E Martinez

Grand Central Station- The Whispering Gallery

Angelica: Zac Posen Bag (Similar here) | Zara Shirt and Faux Leather Jacket (Similar here) | Express Wax Coated Pants (Here & on sale!) | Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Boots (Here) | All Saints Necklace (Here) | Michael Kors Watch

Juan: Zara Denim Shirt, Tshirt (Similar Here) and Wax Coated Pants | Michael Kors Watch | Worn with Clarks

There's places in New York City that you can continue to visit and the feeling that you're there for the first time will never get old. We decided that this past weekend we'd spend our time doing some shopping and acting like tourists in Grand Central Station. With the holidays here, we enjoyed walking around, snapping photos and watching the New York holiday festivities such as the light show on 5th ave. When you're at Grand Central Station, knowing how much history is involved, you almost wish they never remodeled it and left all of its previous designs along with what's left of its incredible architecture. So of course we acted as children when we got to those famous four corners, known as The Whispering Gallery. Its where you can whisper into the low ceramic arches and hear each other on the opposite side. We probably looked crazy standing in a corner facing the wall, but hey who cares! We have decided to start HIS & HERS outfit posts as a new feature on the blog. My boyfriend and I, both value each others opinions when it comes to something we might experience together or something as simple as our fashion sense. So I find it important that people realize that fashion is all about the way you want to express yourself and what makes you feel good. I believe in him and we compliment each other since we do have very similar interests in fashion. He's really into what's modern and in trend before its actually in trend whereas I always throw in my vintage opinion. For example, my recent obsession with everything from the 1920s and probably overdo-ing this old-fashioned finger wave hairstyle. I am this close to cutting my hair but I tend to get mermaid legs when I get close to serious.

Big news for the blog, we have a new collaboration coming up, unfortunately until its in ink I cannot give too many details but for now just stay as excited as I am. AND if you don't know already, the blog is going BILINGUAL, so please welcoming our new member to the Vivir Moderno Team, our translator, Natalie :) Hope you guys are having a wonderful week! Let me know how you feel about all the changes coming to the blog.

Photos taken by: Juan E Martinez
(I took the ones of him, look who else has photographer skills haha)
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Hay lugares en la ciudad de Nueva York que puedes visitar y la sensación de que estás allí por primera vez, nunca envejecerá. Decidimos que este fin de semana lo pasaríamos haciendo algunas compras y actuar como turistas en la estación deGrand Central. Con las fiestas aquí, disfrutamos caminando por los alrededores, tomando fotos y viendo las festividades de  New York tales como el espectáculo de luces en la 5ta Ave. Cuando usted está en la estación Grand Central, sabiendo lo mucho que hay de historia, casi desearía que nunca lo  hubieran remodelado y dejaran todos sus diseños antiguos, junto con lo que queda de su increíble arquitectura. Así que por supuesto actuamos como niños cuando llegamos a las famosas cuatro esquinas, conocido como la Galería de los Susurros. Es donde usted puede susurrar en los arcos de cerámica  y escucharse entre sí en el lado opuesto.Probablemente pareceríamos como locos estando allí de pie en una esquina mirando a la pared, bueno, pero a quien le importa! Decidimos comenzar un equipo de vestuario llamado  ÉL y ELLA como una nueva característica en el blog. Tanto mi novio como yo  valoramos la opinión de cada uno referente a algo que experimentemos juntos o algo tan simple como nuestro sentido de la moda. Así que me parece importante que la gente se dé cuenta de que la moda es todo acerca de la forma en que uno desea expresarse y lo que te hace sentir bien. Yo creo en él  y nos  complementamos mutuamente, ya que tenemos intereses muy similares en la moda. Él está muy interesado en lo moderno y de boga antes que realmente llegue la moda mientras que yo siempre tiro  mi opinión por lo clásico y antiguo. Por ejemplo, mi reciente obsesión con todo de la década desde los 1920s y probablemente exagerando el  peinado llamado (finger-wave) ondulado de dedo. Estoy tan cerca de cortarme el cabello, pero tiendo a tener piernas de sirena cuando me acerco al momento serio de hacerlo.

Una gran noticia para el blog, tenemos a alguien que pronto se unirá.  Desafortunadamente, hasta que no esté por escrito, no puedo dar muchos detalles, pero por ahora sólo quiero que estén tan emocionados como yo. Y por si no lo sabia, el blog va BILINGÜE, así que por favor  demos la bienvenida a nuestro  nuevo miembro del Equipo de VivirModerno, nuestra traductora, Natalie :) Espero que ustedes estén pasando una maravillosa semana! Déjenme saber cómo se sienten acerca de todos los cambios que se avecinan en el blog.
 Fotos tomadas por: Juan E Martínez. (Tomé las de él, mira quién más tiene habilidades fotográficas, ja, ja)

Quiet before the storm : Peplum and Leather

Rebecca Minkoff 3 Zip Rocker Crossbody (Here ) | Zara Peplum Top & Heels | H&M Leather Skirt | Mandees Belt | Michael Kors Watch | Rayban Sunglasses

We took this outfit for a spin a week before Hurricane Sandy hit and unfortunately she brought disaster and tragedy along with her. My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have been affected by it. I have put together a donation drive with my family, in which we collected 25 bags of clothing to donate to those who in need. If anyone wants more information or would like to donate please email me.

Peplum is a trend I fell in love with since its popped into the fashion world last year. Its a very classic and versatile design in which you can dress it up or down. Its fun to play with those peplum pieces from spring and transition them into your fall and winter wardrobe. So when shopping for peplum make sure you get the right fit for your body. If it sits lower or higher then your waist it isn't going to look right on your body. It will either make you look too short or smushed on top. Peplum can really give you that hourglass shape so you want to make sure its framing your body correctly. They come in all shapes and sizes so I encourage you to find one that really flatters your body.

With this outfit I took a simple white peplum top and paired it with a full leather skirt, I kept the color palette neutral because it really allows the burgundy to pop. This past summer we took a visit to Cape May, whose history relies on the victorian era. This pairing really reminds me of the bell shaped dresses they wore, giving it a really vintage and romantic but whimsical feel. To make it a bit more modern, I added a crossbody with these matching ankle strapped heels. Ps. you could throw on some tights and it would be the perfect fall outfit! Enjoy, hope everyone is staying safe in NYC <3

Photos by : Juan E Martinez

The Highline : Leopard and Faux Leather

Betsey Johnson Shoes (Here) | Zara Jacket (Here) | Express Pants (Here) and Bag (Here) | Hand designed Vivir Moderno shirt (Me) | F21 Necklace | Michael Kors Watch (Here)  | Rayban Sunglasses (Here)


Awaiting my Giuseppe Zannotti's to be returned from their "doctors visit" is like waiting for this hurricane Sandy to arrive. Which, btw I am so not looking forward to. So for the time being, my new shoe obsession has turned to these babies! I think everyone needs a bit of Betsey in their lives. Her eccentric and quirky designs keep you coming back for that unique statement piece to add to your wardrobe. These booties are fierce and may I add comfortable! A little bit of fringe and adding anything Leopard print is a must for this season. The other day I found myself on a hunt for the perfect faux leather jacket for this fall and the biker jacket from Zara is exactly what I was looking for, I couldn't be happier with it. As for my shirt above, I have a small project coming up and will soon be designing my own shirts, all proceeds will be donated (all a part of that small project). Ahh, I cannot wait to share with you all. This is prototype 1, i'll be playing around with a few more ideas during the weeks ahead. I can't wait to share some of the amazing changes coming to the blog, my life, etc. Thank you all so much for reading!  And definitely stay tuned.

Photos taken by: Juan E Martinez