Isabel Marant LA Store Anniversary

Last Thursday, October 10th Celebrating The One Year Store Anniversary.

Isabel Marant Store

8454 Melrose Place Los Angeles CA 90069

Hotel Unique - Sao Paulo

As the name already implies not only describing the "Unique" design by Ruy Ohtake but also the "Unique" experience. I used to live in Sao Paulo, and I have never seen this city from this angle. Definitely my new home away from home... From the moment you walk into the Hotel, the super high ceilings, the decor, the art, the extraordinary service to the perfect welcoming into your room. How simple and genius is to serve coconut water in the coco? After long hours of flying and delays... It made me feel like the staff read my mind. The rooftop has the most amazing views of Sao Paulo (I have guz bumps just remembering!)... the most metropolitan city in Brazil, a concrete jungle of super high buildings and the Ibirapuera Park almost transformed into a live painting, just breathtaking!

I was there for only 3 days, with a full agenda of things I wanted to do in Sao Paulo and simply had no time to experience all the amenities. Besides the roof top red pool there is also a cover pool next to the gym, spa and also the restaurant on the top floor on my list for next time.

Very well located, a hot spot during Sao Paulo Fashion week...  The Unique Hotel will make your Brazil experience complete, I totally recommend!

                      

Mirrored Sunglasses

Ray-ban (here), Wildfox ( here)

The best way to brighten your look! The options weren't good enough until now. I just got back from Brazil and there is such a fever of colored mirrored glasses, everywhere! Perfect for the summer time but I find it really sexy for winter as well, specially the colored ones, transforming the cold days and dark looks with a touch of color. Wear them now thru summer! They will come handy for the summer music festivals.
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Back from Vacation!

 First of all...

I'm so lucky to have two summers per year! I just got back from an AMAZING vacation in Brazil! Almost a month traveling between Sao Paulo, Espirito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba and Rio de Janeiro; only me and my hubby, meeting friends and family along the way and going thru some adventures! 

I will break  down my vacation into many posts within the next several days when I get the chance to sort out over 4000 pics I have in my computer and iPhone. Talking about iPhone... I got mugged in my home town and they took my iPhone, that really traumatized me!  I'm Brazilian and as much I know how careful I should be in Brazil I think living in the US for such a long time has made me a little innocent.  Yes!!! I was robbed in Brazil at gunpoint for the first time! Thanks to iPhone technology (http://www.apple.com/iphone/icloud/#find) and my best friend that happens to be well and bad related, if you know what Im trying to say, somehow after hitting the favela  the phone got back to my hands in less than 24 hrs! But the fear of that moment will never leave my thoughts. 

Moving on...

I'm skinny but I eat! I mean... I can really eat and I love all the exotic and heavy foods from Brazil, but the problem is that my body is not used to it anymore, lol. It is even funnier to look at the collection of medication I brought back home. #noregrets  So in my last stop, Rio de Janeiro I spent a day at a local clinic with food poisoning. I learned my lesson from last time, so instead of feeling sick for 3-4 days one day of IV and proper antibiotics solved my problem and the next day I was back in the Ipanema sands; nothing really got on my way to have the best time as I'm always learning and it is all part of the experience. 

We had pretty much perfect weather every day and as much I was missing home at the end I can't wait to plan the next one!

Bellow, some Instagram pics just to warm up what is about to come and above all the wonderful things I brought back in my luggage; souvenirs, gifts & lots of shopping! 

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#idontneedbutiwant

At NewYork Prada Store wearing Prada Retro Sunglasses, J Crew  Keeper Chambray Shirt, 10 Crosby Derek Lam dress exclusive for Barneys, Jacquie Aiche Blesslev  Pendent, Nike 'Dunk Sky Hi Liberty' sneakers.

Let me explain better... with all the social network hashtags I'm starting to hashtag lots of things in my head and my latest one is #Idontneedbutiwant. 

With a closet full of bags, sunglasses, clothing, shoes and accessories it makes me feel a bit hypocritical to use the word "need" but at the same time being in touch and seeing all the luxury goodies every day makes it impossible for a "fashionhoolic"like me not to just want, want and want! 

How about I make it clear with my #idontneedbutiwant hashtag; let the vibrations of the world and the laws of attraction conspire on my favor (lol)...  There is nothing wrong with wanting things, right?

From time to time I will post things that I don't really need but I want as my wish list. It's fun, interesting and makes me feel less guilty to say  #idontneedbutiwant!

The first item I hashtaged is already in my closet!!! lucky me!  The new Prada Retro sunglasses with mirror lenses from the Dixie Spring/Summer Collection! :) #works! Try it, if you don't wish you don't get it!  

On my List

1-Celine Bag/ 2-Chloe Boots/ 3-Dannijo iPhone case/ 4-Dannijo Necklace/ 5-Lanvin iPhone case/ 6-Hermes Birkin/ 7-Issa London Dress/ 8-Issa London Dress/ 9-Prada SS 2012 Clutch/ 10-R 13 Jeans & leather/ 11-Cartier love bracelet/ 12- Chanel Purple

Seduced by St Barts

It was my first time in St Barts but already on the top of my list of places to return! What an amazing time... From the unbelievable view from the tiny propeller plane, the charming little airport, and the driving along the coast to Guanahani Resort & Spa. We had a spectacular room facing the ocean and the food, OMG! French cuisine with a Caribbean twist and great wine... Every little detail made this vacation so special. 

The Island is very small and quite delightful.  Sun, crystal clear sea and picture perfect beaches.  Far from the everyday cliches, it is beautiful preserved nature with a genuine hospitality of the islanders. 

It is actually off season time, but perfect to enjoy some unforgettable experiences; you can get reservation in all restaurants on the Island in the same day and the weather couldn't be more perfect!

Twenty idyllic beaches! Of course I didn't have time to see all but that gives me one more reason to go back! Perfect place to recharge your senses to their fullest... Now you understand why I dint check my e-mails or open my computer?

What to Pack for St Barts:

Bohemian and Resort Chic vibe, keep that in mind

• swimwear & cover-ups
• sunscreen & mosquito repeller
• shoes: wedges & flat sandals
• long and short dresses 
• hat & beach bag

Restaurants I've tried

I believe all places are really amazing there. I didn't have one bad experience, I wish I had tried all!

• Barto at Guanahani Resort & Spa
• Nikki Beach, Sexy Salad is a must try!
• L'Isola, in Gustavia. The best italian in the Island and the best I've ever tried!!!
• Bonito Omg! must!!!
• Le Ti Caribbean Tavern

Beaches

• San Jean is by far my favorite! Beasides Nikki Beach making really easy with great food and amazing drinks you can just relax in one of the beds for only $100 euros (lol) and it's the most lagune like beach with almost no wind and really calm water
• Saline is a perfect peace haven and you don't really need to wear anything! That's right after a little walk to get to the beach on your left is a nudist Beach.
• Gouverneur is really beautiful!
• Colombier, I didn't go but I heard is another really calm one.
• Shell Beach
• Cul de Sac

Amazing Time!!!

Back From Vacation

I should start this post apologizing for disappearing without any announcement! Sorry... I've been traveling for the past 2 weeks and the good news is: I have a lot to share! New York, St Barts and Miami... amazing time, Omg! Need to get my head and my life organized! I don't even know where to start... Designing a proper blog, catching up on more than 700 e-mails, regular mail, new projects, organize my office, separate all materials and photos for future posts, unpack my luggage, fix my house in all aspects a house wife should... Need to make lists asap!

If you follow me on Instagram you already had a taste of what's to come... I use it as my daily diary and if you don't have an account you should get one, it's so much fun!

I am really happy to be home and really inspired to get stared! Stay tuned to read what inspired "Mi" on my Vacation!