Style Caramba

Helena, Queen of Mismatching

October 20, 2011

I like thrifted things and it’s literally written all over my blog. When it comes to shoes, however, I rather stick to new. New and on sale, that is. My options are very limited and I’m a bit picky, so that’s why it’s happened before that I’ve ended up buying the same pair in different colors during 2 for 1 sales.

Mostly because I can, I decided to mix it up a bit and do like the fabulous Helena Bonham Carter at the Golden Globes.

image via: VogueUK

The original plan was to pay homage to Helena and her “catastrophic” style with an outfit inspired by her own, but Vivienne Westwood gowns were nowhere to be found in my closet. Darn. I had to play it up with what I do have: vintage blouses and high-waist shorts.

Top: Vintage, found in thrift store. Shorts: H&M, Necklace: Primark (both purchases from the London trip)

When I was leaving my house in this outfit, I ran into my mother at the front door. Unexpectedly, her reaction was not one of surprise: “that’s how Mirna, my friend from college, wore her shoes”. Not that I should be shocked that mismatched shoes were an 80s trend, but that someone dared to in Honduras? Hats off to Mirna, wherever she may be.

Outfits

Flowergirl

October 10, 2011

I was just about to step out of the craft store when I noticed my soon-to-be “big” accessory purchase. Right between the foam letters and wedding decorations laid a flower headband, stirring up childhood memories. If you were raised in my hometown before we got a mall, you’d know what I’m talking about. Sisters and I wore these headbands for all sorts of special occasions…

Diana’s kindergarden graduation

These flowers (and anything else DIY) are still pretty big in small town events. A few years ago, I went to the best wedding of my life in a nearby town (blogged about it before), and they were EVERYWHERE: the bride’s fabric bouquet, tucked in her hair-do, tied to the white balloons taped all over the walls, etc.

Imported peonies and exotic orchids were nowhere to be seen, but the bride was as happy as could be. Ohhh, the love!

The headband that caught my eye in the craft store was a pink/purple tone, perfect for the frilly, girly side of me. Slide a few bobby pins to keep it from moving around, and it’s all set!

Inspired by the memories of my childhood party outfits, I took out a vintage, halter dress I’d hidden in the back of my closet and paired it with chunky heels and green eyeshadow.

With 60s and 70s band groupies muses in mind, I center-parted my hair and tousled it around.

The best part of it all? The headband was only 50 lempiras, less than $3.00…almost the same as my yellow dress. Hoo-rah!

DIYs & Tutorials

Turban Scarf Tutorial

September 28, 2011

My sisters and I all have thick, uncontrollable hair. Tropical weather doesn’t help either. We need to come up with solutions. They suggest a new frizz taming cream. I think we should do turbans. Here’s a pictorial on how to wrap one around your head. No reading fo’reals. It’s also a secret attempt to convince Diana (youngest sibling & this post’s model) turbans are the way to go.

Fine lookin’ lady, eh? To sum it up: Two twists on the front, knot on the back, and tucking at the end to clean it up. Can be done with most large scarves.