Cheerful Bubble Gum

Reported by WhoWhatWear was this trend called bubble gum stripes. A shift from your usual black and white - blue and white alterations is this brighter cheerful stripes as dictated by S/S 2011 Runways of Prada, Celine, Fendi and Marc Jacobs.

If you are still confused on what range of colours are included on the bubble gum stripes here is the palette.

Or better yet, just think about the bubble gum that flows out from the vending machine.

The key to this trend is pairing it with solid separates. If you're wearing a bubble gum striped skirt, a solid top must be worn. Mixing one to two bold colors is also advised. Yey! can't wait to create my own ensemble.

Havaianas by Issa

Summer on it's 2nd month in Brazil. Frequent light rains here but freakin' hot when the sun shines. Havs' still my pick for the most comfortable wear this season. My latest purchase is this Havaianas by Issa. A contrast of neon pink and black with heart prints - cute!!!

Issa is a clothing line in London by a Brazilian designer Daniella Helayel. Havaianas by Issa was launched in Sao Paulo 18 Oct 2010.

the complete Issa Collection

 

Grab yours now! Priced at R$ 36,90.



Golden Globe 2011

Congratulations Natalie Portman (Black Swan) for winning the best actress award, Colin Firth (The King´s Speech) best actor, The Social Network as best picture.

The awards night wouldn´t be complete without the list of best dressed. Scroll down for my picks.

best among the best - Eva Longoria

 i don´t like her bangs though



Landslide - Rio de Jainero

As of today, Thursday, 13 January 2011, 381 bodies were recovered from the area affected by the mudslide in Rio de Jainero. The number of victims will still rise as rescue operations continue. Thousands of families have been evacuated to different centers. Heavy rains caused the landslide last Tuesday , 11 January in Serrana Region, state of Rio de Jainero. Among the cities most affected are Novo Friburgo, Teresopolis, and Petropolis (one of the best cities in Rio de Jainero).  The tragedy is the worst natural disaster in 43 years.

Photos courtesy of Globo.

Tropical rains is usual in Southeast part of Brazil during summer. As far as I can remember, it's been raining since January 1 and was predicted to continue until March. To all my family and friends, nothing to worry. We are on the safe place and very far the disaster area. May I ask for your prayers for all the victims, their families and the whole of Brazil.  

Wedge

Tall but sweet to your feet. It gives you the additional height less of the pain. WEDGE. A footwear with a heel that runs under the foot, from the back of the shoe to the middle or front . Unlike stilettos they give your feet more support thus comfy to walk in. Suits every woman in whatever form or generation she is. Like my mother in law, at 67 she wears it more often than her flats. Odd if worn with pencil skirts or straight cut pants. Hot with shorts, flowing skirts, mini skirts, and boho style.

abie wearing her strappy platform wedge - blue strap and dark brown heels made it a hit

throwback from 70s vibe

my extra light banana republic wedge worn with a sundress

latest purchase from Dumond - ankle strap wedge

In essence I am a fan. Who wouldn't be if you're vertically challenged with a husband that's around 9 inches taller than you?