sweetest style – {how sweet life is}

{celebrity look-alike}

December 4, 2012

Has anyone ever told you that you look like a celebrity? Well, I get that a lot, but what’s funny is the variation in the celebrity they see in me. If you ask me, I don’t resemble any of the celebrities people associate with me, but there must be a hint of truth in it, because the same names keep coming up every time I hear this.

Here are a few photos of my celebrity twins and me, for you to see for yourself…

This is me:

Twin #1 – Michelle Rodriguez

{of Fast and Furious Fame}

Well, I’ll give people one thing — we are both Puerto Rican and Dominican.

Perhaps we share similar features that are common among our people??

via beauty image — http://www.beautyriot.com/celebrities/michelle-rodriguez

Twin #2 – America Ferrera

{aka Ugly Betty}

Okay, we are both Latinas too, but she is of Honduran descent (who takes on many roles as a Mexican)…both origins so far from my own heritage.

Maybe just the hair? Mine on a good day, though..

via fan pop – http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/america-ferrera/images/14463335/title/america-ferrera-dry-land-screening-with-ryan-piers-williams-photo

Twin #3 – Khloe Kardashian

{famous just for being a Kardashian!}

This one is interesting, since she is not even Latina.

Again, maybe the only thing I could see is our hair is both dark, long and wavy…

via Glamour – http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2012/12/the-most-searched-celebs-break.html

Okay, here I am again. Do you think I resemble any of my celebrity twins?

Some might be flattered by the many references, but I just find it amusing.

Maybe I’d be more excited if people said I reminded them of the Latina beauties I admire so much for their beautiful style and grace at all times…

Jennifer Lopez

via Latin Heat – http://www.latinheat.com/2012/08/23/abc-family-greenlights-jennifer-lopez-produced-family-show/

Eva Mendes

via the Power Player Lifestyle – http://thepowerplayermag.com/hello-world/

Well, a girl can dream, can’t she?

{have a sweet day}

~the sweetest mami~

{peachy meets beachy} our family photo shoot

October 23, 2012

A sunset family photo session at the beach? Why, yes please. Now… what would we wear? Well, it shouldn’t be so formal that we can’t run around in the sand and get a little dirty. It should be fun and reflect our personality as individuals and as one sweet family.

After trying on several different looks, I was ultra pleased that one of my favorite bright dresses finally fit again! Victor suggested wearing his seersucker pants since they are so beachy and comfortable. Once we figured out our outfits, I was on the hunt for the kids’ outfits.

I carried the coral and turquoise theme through, and was so happy to find Lucas such a cute onesie that matched both Victor’s and my outfits! The girls were very happy to add one more tutu to their collection, and I’m happy I found the perfect girly and sparkly tees to match. I found everything I needed at Target!

I also made small organza flowers for sequined headbands I also made, to add the final touch to their look. I used sequined elastic ribbon in silver and gold for the actual headbands, and wide organza ribbon in matching silver and gold to make small flowers, following this easy tutorial via ‘go make me’ — bejewelled flowered headband/diy project’ blog post.

Inspiration:

Sneak Peek:

We had a wonderful time at the beach, and are very happy with the Sneak Peek of our photo session. Alison is such a talented photographer and so great with the girls and the baby. She has so much patience and such an eye for beauty. Please visit her blog for the full sneak peek, and if you’re in the South Florida area, I highly recommend her for your own family photo session or special event. You can see visit her full professional website here.

{enjoy the sweetest moments}

~the sweetest mami~

{be inspired} the power of inspiration boards

October 11, 2012

Do you like this? Great! I’m currently taking a Blog Design Workshop, and this is the inspiration board for my blog. I only started this week, and already I’ve learned so much. I’m so excited to update my blog, so that it reflects more of my personality and style.

If you like this board, visit the full version on pinterest, and while you’re there why don’t you create your own inspiration board for something you love? Are you thinking of updating your home? Are you looking for new meal ideas? Need some ideas for family photos? I have many boards you can browse through, that can inspire you too. Follow me on pinterest here.

{happy pinning!}

~the sweetest mami~

ps. The Blog Design Worskhop I’m taking is hosted by Jo Klima, a talented graphics designer who blogs at August Empress and designs websites at The Darling Tree. Registration for this workshop is closed, but you can visit Your Darling Blog Design Workshop pinand join the mailing list to be notified when registration for the next workshop opens.

{what i wore} skinny jeans?!

September 28, 2012

Ok, so this time I know I’m late to the party, but I kind of don’t care. I bought these jeans on somewhat of a whim, and was scared to even try them on, because my Latina body type is anything but skinny. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried them on. They are very comfortable and the nice stretchy material is VERY forgiving. It feels like I’m wearing leggings, only nicer.

I’m glad I experimented out of my comfort zone, because this is one fad I never thought would have worked for me. I am still a bit disappointed that I am not wearing my ideal size (aka before three children) yet, but I feel a lot better wearing clothes that fit me well, rather than trying to fit into clothes that I can’t fit into just yet, and ending up with a muffin top!

The moral of the story? Go out of your way to try something new and unexpected from time to time. You’ll never know if you can pull something off until you try it!

{happy friday}

~the sweetest mami~

p.s. Don’t get hung up on the size you wear. It’s nothing but a number printed on your clothes tags. Wear the size that looks good on you, and I guarantee you will FEEL good!

{what i wore} trendy or not?

September 25, 2012

old navy dress — Bird Print Dress by Old Navy $30

Last week, I caught a fashion feature on one of my favorite morning shows, that was all about animal prints — not animal prints, per se, but ‘prints of animals’, as they were so quick to point out. Wow! What a new twist on an old concept, right?

Well, imagine my delight when I stumbled upon a very affordable version of this trend while shopping for the kiddos this past weekend at Old Navy. Even if I had not seen the feature, I think I would have loved it anyway. I love its proportion and the subtlety of the print, especially since I’m one of those who doesn’t do trends OR prints on a regular basis. Having said that, I do notice an increase in polka dots in my wardrobe these past few months…perhaps that’s another trend going on, that I followed without even trying…

So, what do you think, am I ‘on trend’ or late to the party? What recent trends have you gotten sucked into? Which do you love, which ones have you had enough of? Would love to hear your comments!

{Stay Stylish}

~the sweetest mami~

p.s. Here are some other great items falling under this trend..