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“Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.”
—Gianni Versace
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Unique Halloween Costumes Edition: Stand Out This Spooky Season w/ These Sexy Fun Looks
All products featured on this bybelen.org post are entirely independently selected by Belen herself. However, when you buy something through the retail links, she earns an affiliate commission. Its the most wonderful time of the year! Spooky season! I am so excited to see all the pumpkin recipes, watch the Halloween Baking Championships, and, of…
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Fashion, Are You ok?: The Disappointing Trends of Fall/Winter Fashion 2023
It was only 3 years ago that we rang in 2020 with a huge bang, thinking that we were about to enter the renaissance of the roaring twenties. Alas, here we are, post Kobe Bryant having passed away, Covid, Ukraine War, Biden becoming president, recession, earthquakes, aliens, bad remakes of every movie we loved, and…
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‘Old Money’ Style Guide: Essential Closet Must-Haves (Amazon Finds Edition)
All products featured on this bybelen.org post are entirely independently selected by Belen herself. However, when you buy something through the retail links, she earns an affiliate commission. We have all been seeing the style ‘Old Money’ go viral since Sofia Richie’s classy wedding hit social media. Since then, everyone has been researching how to…
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Yes To ‘Old Money’ Fashion: Some History & Why We are Returning to This Classic Fashion Era
There has been an incredible new style flowing along side the more trendy “influencer” fashion these days. Beyond the more crazed haze of early 2000s throwback of whale tales, baggy jeans and cargo pants, past the more slouchy mesh tops of beige and oversize on oversize styles – there has been a fresh wave of…
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Romantic Styles for the Romantics: Ultimate Must Haves Shopping Guide for a Dreamy Spring
All products featured on this bybelen.org post are independently selected by Belen herself. However, when you buy something through the retail links, she earns an affiliate commission. Spring has been here and we are living for it! From the blooming flowers, to the sunny days (despite the crazy weather that keeps dumping rain on us…
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Dakota Johnson: Taking A Page From Her Effortless Chic Style This Spring
Dakota Johnson and Hollywood fashion Stylist Kate Young, have been serving up incredible chic looks for the last few seasons. I feel like Johnson is one of those underrated celebs who gets so often overlooked, possibly because some can get distracted by the flashy (most often ugly) influencer fashion these days. And here comes along…
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40 Fashion Quotes That Will Change How You Dress (Amazing Perspective Check)
Every single day people wake up, make their coffee (or preferred caffeine beverage) then begin their morning routine – one of which is to stare into their closets (and dressers) and try to figure out what to wear for the day ahead. The world of instagram has created fame for countless individuals; all whom have…
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Fashion Highlights of 2022: The Good and the Bad
Hello fab friends! After an insanely amazing long hiatus I am back fresh and ready to take on this new, exciting year of FASHION! So much happened in the fashion world last year I just want to highlight some of my favorite moments, and some of my least favorite. In this post I will also…
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What to Pack For Looking Chic While Traveling in Autumn
Hello friends! I am currently typing this post from Erbil, Iraq! If you had told me that I’d be here 5 years ago I would have said someone had too much tequila. For the longest time I thought travel was too expensive and was mainly for retirement. I would see these women on the gram…
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AUTUMN CLOSET MUST HAVES: Unique Tops for this Fall Season
Autumn is finally feeling like an actual season over here in Socal! The leaves have been falling, the sunsets have been insanely gorgeous hues, and I am sooooo stoked that it is becoming cool enough to dress in some layers. Do you live in a place that has distinct seasons? (totally jelly) Every autumn we…
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Emily Ratajkowski: Queen of Streetwear – Autumn Fashion Inspo
Emily Ratajkowski is a continual fashion moment. Period. Ratajkowski has recently been thrown into the spotlight – the sad reason due to her separation from her husband of 4 years (wtf Sebastian *facepalm*), to now rumors of her possibly dating Brad Pitt…. However there are more than enough articles out there that talk all about…
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DEMI MOORE: HER DARING 90s FASHION
Being honest, I have been very much bemoaning the current state of fashion these days. Does anyone else just feel like fashion has taken a nose dive? It feels like fashion designers are making a point to trash the wearer – there is no class, elegance or, simply, originality. Most of these atrocious trends make…
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MOST ICONIC BLACK DRESSES IN FASHION AND FILM
There is no denying the power of a black dress. To wear a well tailored black dress is to wield a weapon of seductive magnetism. A black dress has the power to slow time, gather stares from onlookers, and command the room as the wearer walks across the room, down the street, or simply standing…
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BEST STYLE IDEAS FOR SUMMER: 2022 Edition
Summer is here again – and I am so here for it! I want to live under a yellow umbrella, an accordion playing in the distance, with a Negroni in one hand, a bowl of pasta on my lap, and the Mediterranean Sea stretched out before me. Main character kind of summer, am I right?…
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TOP SUMMER DRESSES: THE MOST INSTAGRAMABLE STYLES
Is it just me or is everyone in Italy or Greece these days? (starts crying over passport) I had the pleasure of traveling to Turkey in May this year – omg (pauses to sigh over the beautiful memory). I am already planning to go back in the autumn. There is something about travel…. Has your…
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RIHANNA: BEST FASHION LOOKS FROM BAD GIRL RIRI
A huge congratulations to Rihanna and ASAP Rocky for the arrival of their newborn son! How excited are you for Rihanna to take on this new role as mom? When the news was first announced, it sent me down this rabbit hole of researching her top iconic looks. And let me tell you, there are…
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MET GALA 2022: 7 OF THE WORST LOOKS OF THE NIGHT (WHAT IS GOING ON?)
Warning: this is the sassy addition. Leave your best in the comments below. The Met Gala is one of the most looked forward to fashion events of the year. It is where fashion flirts with extreme creations that are borderline theatrical costumes, all supposedly centered around a determined theme set by Museum of Modern Art’s…
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Announcement: I have a merch store!
Hello all! I can not tell you enough how much I have appreciated all the support and love on this blog! I have so many posts lined up and I can’t wait to share them! I am taking a moment to announce that I have an official merch store on Redbubble.com now! This has been…
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TOP 10 BEST DRESSED AT THE OSCARS 2022 (SPICY EDITION)
Sunday was Hollywood’s most “anticipated” awards ceremony – Oscar night! However it was a rather dead night for the 15 million viewers that briefly turned on their TVs. The viewing decline can obviously be linked to the abysmal hosts that for the last few years have only made it a cringy, self congratulatory, politically charged,…
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BRIDGERTON FASHION: THE BEAUTY, THE DUKE, THE FASHION TEA
Bridgerton season 1 was Netflix most viewed show in 2021 – reaching over 82 MILLION accounts. I was VERY skeptical of this show when I first heard about it earlier last year. It was one of those eye-roll-yet-another-corny chic flick shows, that was (undoubtedly) going to insult my historical heart’s pride. As a huge fan…
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PINK IT: THE TOP SPRING FASHION COLOR
**I do not own any of the images posted, they belong to their respective owners. Spring is arriving on the winds of beautiful change this year. With covid restrictions being lifted, one can feel the anticipation of a fresh new chapter beginning. The warm sun feels extra special to me these days, and with it,…
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ZENDAYA: THE BEST DRESSED WOMAN OF 2021
With the release of the new Dune movie, the fashion world has recently been shaken (ok, shook) by a specific individual who’s been hitting the red carpet premieres. That individual is Zendaya. Zendaya, starting as a Disney child actor, has truly been a star rising with every passing film and public appearance. While I am…
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TOP WINTER COATS TO GET 2021-2022:
Winter is such an incredible season – with the nights arriving faster, the air getting more crisp, string lights getting hung, Christmas, New Year’s etc – winter is truly a magical season. Especially for fashion. It excites me seeing the fresh layers of luxurious coats, furs (faux), sparkle, tulle, jacquard, brocade, wool – the luxurious…
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BOND’S WOMEN: ‘NO TIME TO DIE’ FEMME TAKE OVER THE RED CARPET
After waiting 6 years since the last Bond film, Spectre, the long awaited next installment of the franchise, has arrived! As the reviews are pouring in of the movie, I am still in awe of the the lovely styles that the gorgeous female cast wore to the Royal Albert Hall red carpet. Everyone dressed impeccably,…
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DANIEL CRAIG WORE PINK – LONDON PREMIERE OF ‘NO TIME TO DIE’
The world went WILD yesterday as Daniel Craig stepped out onto the premiere carpet in a stunning deep blush pink blazer. What a way to make an entrance and say goodbye! Yesterday was the beautiful London premiere of the 5th and final Daniel Craig Bond film, No Time to Die. It is this film that…
Autumn Aesthetic: It Girl Closet
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THE COAT ISSUE: DREAMY COATS FOR YOUR AUTUMN WARDROBE
Coats are personally one of my favorite garments to shop for. I have a spectrum of coat styles in my closet, from faux fur to denim. The incredible styles that we have around us in stores and online makes me giddy, to be honest. Whether you have a more utilitarian perspective and only see a…
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MY FASHION IT GIRL: MONICA BELUCCI
If you jump over to my Pinterest account (link at bottom of page) you may see that there is a certain celebrity who I have pinned to basically every one of my boards. The timeless Italian Queen – Monica Belucci. There has been a huge fashion buzz since the incredible Dolce & Gabbana: Alta Sartoria…
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TALK BODY TO ME PART 1: LET’S AD(DRESS) SOME STUFF
I decided I needed to pause on the style inspo and focus on one of the most important things when it comes to dressing. We are taking it back to foundations and addressing some things before we continue our fun with fashion exploration. LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR BODIES I feel like this will definitely be…
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AUTUMN CLOSET READY? CLOSET MUST HAVES THIS FALL
Firstly I want to start off by saying thank you to everyone who stopped by my side of the woods! Its been so inspiring me! I have been away for a hot minute due to me working as a costumer on a action movie (I can’t say which 😉 But now that I am relaxing…
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