Speaking of wedding...

Oh the royal wedding... Such a fairytale, don't you just love it?

Well you may have noticed I haven't talked about my wedding plans lately, and that is because there is none at this time. It was supposed to happen this september but we postponed. I was way too seduced by the idea of a big party, its decor, cake, shoes, flowers, color palette - not to mention designing my dream dress - then I realized my plans were based on what I thought it should be conquered by the age of 30: wedding, home, kids.


But why are we supposed to have it all figured out by 30? Last year I felt that the pression was on, I felt I should settle, I should have a decorated home and I should have plans for kids. Although I do want all of the above, I still have a lot to learn about myself - and there was no party, no contract and no piece of furniture that could ever fulfill me. So despite all expectations I decided to take a detour in my life and in my career and I made that my top priority.

I have already done the Vegas wedding thing at age 25 and thought it was it! It seemed beautiful in theory: "I was marrying this guy I felt in love with the very first night I kissed him, and he moved to another country for me". But it all turnout to be as dramatic like as a mexican soap opera, with manipulation, humiliation and infidelity. I could go on and on about what a bad guy he was but the truth is that we were both too immature trying to play house together. 

Just emphasizing: this is not my actual wedding picture, decided to keep it private - but you get the idea hu?

I can't describe how happy I was the day I got divorced - maybe that is the sort of happiness most people feel when they get married - the feeling that you made the right choice! And one day... I want to write a book about all this - not the divorce itself neither they guy - but a book about the process of being broken into pieces and finding strength to pick myself up - such a delicate subject that I still haven't had the nerve to read the journal I kept from that time...

But surviving an abusive relationship has not left me cold - if anything it left me with even more desire to get done right this time! Yes, I still dream of a fairytale wedding! So maybe it will take place in 2012, maybe in 2013... maybe kids after the wedding, or maybe kids before the wedding, or maybe adopting kids... who knows, I decided I am going to create the life I want - and not what it looks good on paper! No hurry. No pressure.


Wow it is quite intimidating to write personal things like this... but after all this sharing, if I were planning a wedding and if budget wasn't an issue... this Marchesa gown would be it...

ethereal & dramatic

illusion tulle necklines

embroidered vines that climbed up and around arms and bust lines

ultra-full, cloud-like tulle skirt 

A girl can dream...

A scream on the way in...

Coming through your front door, what is your impression: a big wow or a bit too blah?

The entryway of your home is the very first step into your world and it may reveal a lot about who you are. It really is just a matter of seconds to cause an impression on your guests so you might as well take it up a notch and have fun with this little space! Even your little black dress can get a lot more flavor if you pair it up with red Louboutin heels, the same way a classic decor throughout a house offers the opportunity to play with smaller rooms such as an entryway. 

But more importantly than what your guests will think of your home is the fact that your entryway will welcome and greet you every single day of your life - so it better makes you smile!

You are supposed to open the front door and feel that you've arrived somewhere special.

If your entryway has nothing to say... that says it all, don't you think? So here are a few tips on how to add glam to your entryway - and to your life! 

1.Floral wallpaper

For the entryways that do not have windows, a great way to bring the outdoors in is by choosing wall coverings that are nature-inspired.

2.A surprise awaits on the floor...

That is probably the very first thing you look at when you walk inside of a room, so why not put some love on the flooring of your entryway?

3.A surprise awaits on the ceiling...

Unexpected touches are always a plus!4.Dark impressions

You know I am a huge lover of black wallpaper (see it here) and I believe it creates a mysterious and sexy atmosphere!5.Two tone walls

It breaks monotony, don't you think? Choose 2 colors of paint, or one of them can be a wallpaper, separate them with a white chair rail and voilà! (learn more here)6.Stair Runner

If you have a staircase you should have fun with it!7.Show off your collection
If you own any sculptures or weird objects that you love so much but that don't have any practical use, this is the place for it!8.For the love of stripes

Just like in fashion, stripes create optical illusion. Horizontal ones make the room look wider and vertical ones make the room look taller - either way it is always fun!9.Embellish your walls

Choose an artwork that speaks to you...

10.Mirror, mirror on the wall...

I really think mirrors look stunning on any room, not to mention of making it look bigger. But to me mirrors are also crucial on the way out of the house, because that is our last chance to check ourselves out... {Throw the first rock who has never walked out of the house with a hanging tag or a facial cream that you forgot you had on - not to mention some more embarrassing things I've experienced myself!}

So you tell me, how is your entryway?

Any plans for its decor?

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A whimsical nursery...

So you all know Bailey from Peppermint Bliss, right? Oh yes, the one with the divine home featured on Rue Magazine (view it again here)! Well her house made me smile from ear to ear and while I was reading her blog I saw her obsession about a fabric that was designed by French Textile designer Paule Marrot.

Don't get me started with a fabulous fabric... girl here knows very well that one little simple swatch can be the base of the whole concept of a project! I couldn't help but to start thinking over and over about how her nursery could look like (yeah I live in Vá Vá land...). As I was compulsively listening to Carla Bruni's soundtrack - to get the french inspiration going - I started developing a moodboard that today is featured at Peppermint Bliss's blog - hope you all love as much as I did...

I miss you friends!

For the love of 70's fashion... and Vogue... and Brazil!

Oh... the undeniable 70s sex appeal!

I just bumped into this Vogue editorial in Brazil on 1973 and had to share with you!

This is Copacabana beach

Most of the urban spaces have this flooring, we called it "Portuguese rocks" and they have iconic geometric patterns...

Tropical forest are so pretty, don't you think?

On the left it is Brasilia, the capital of Brazil and where I was born! On the right it is Salvador, Bahia.

Oh... Samba schools - you must visit them if you ever in Brazil!

Salvador, Bahia - the cradle of Brazilian civilization

Rio de Janeiro... no words to describe this Marvelous City...

...and its fabulous lifestyle and breath taking views!

Itamaraty's Palace designed by famous brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer

images via ciaovogue

And why do I love the 70s so much?

The cut of the dresses and suits, the bold patterns, the pleats, the fur, the caftans, the cardigans, the sequins, the make up, the hats, the hair dos, the sunglasses - what is not to love? Oh have I mentioned Lurex - my ultimate favorite fabric EVER?

If I could go back in time... there is no doubt that I would go straight to the 70s to shop! I am actually putting together a post about my mom's wardrobe, gosh she had the coolest style ever and I only wish she had never given away any of her clothes... Lucky for me she kept some of them and I now proudly hang those precious pieces in my closet!

What is your take on 70s fashion? What about its decor?

I am so obsessed about the 70s that my dream home would be a house that was built and decorated around the 70s and that has been completely untouched since then. I guess that is my kinda of blank canvas! (But a Moroccan castle would also do!)

ps: Friends sorry I haven't blog or visit you as often as I want you, but I have been crazy busy designing my Textile collection and adding finishing touches to launch my online store - I will tell you all about it soon, very exciting and very 70s inspired!

A party to present you the giveaway winner...

Today I am here to announce the winner of my 1st giveaway. 
And I wish I could invite you to come over and we would all have a party!

Would you join me?

This is how I would style the big event... a lot of pink and fancy touches here and there! Oh and how could I forget of you? You would get to wear the coolest party hat! Do you like it?

1. Versace Butterfly Garden Dinnerware from Neiman Marcus  

2. Lanson Rose Label Champagne from here  

3. Pink champagne chalice from Anthropologie  

4. Bronze Age Flatware from Anthropologie 

5. Ombre Cake by Maggie Austin  

6. Party Hat/ Corsage Fascinator by Asos  

7. Pink Pedestal Cake Stand by Sweet Saucy Supply

And this is what I thought I should wear... velvet - can't help but love velvet! To spice it up, leather jacket and rock star shoes and clutch! For the first hours I can take the heels - but trust me when I say this - I would swap to flat shoes in a heartbeat!

1. Carin Wester Silk Velvet Rose Dress with Ruched Front from Asos  2. Alexander McQueen Floral Iris Skull Clutch from here  3. Leather Cropped Blazer from Asos  4. Givenchy Tights from Bare Necessities  5. Miu Miu Lighting Bolt Booties from Net-a-Porter  6. Back up flat shoes! Valentino lace flats from Foot Candy  

And here I am to present you the winner: Anya from Anya Adores!

Results through Random.org - winner #6

Lucky Anya, please let me know your mailing address and I sure hope you will love the lovely book as much as I do!

10 lit things you might want to know...

Here I am today to do 3 things: thank my fabulous friend Tereza Anton for giving me a Kreativ Blogger award, give the award to 10 of my fabulous friends and write 10 things about me!

1. I miss L.A! I left my entire wardrobe, my car, my books, my friends and my man...

2. I came to Rio de Janeiro for a few months with just enough to fit 3 suitcases... (considering that half of 1 suitcase was my computer!)

3. Thank God I was able to squeeze a lot of prints, as you may have noticed!

4. A few months ago I was told by the doctor to do a cardiac procedure. As I moved to Rio to take a shift in my career I found quite incredible that last week at the spiritual center we go to the speech was around the idea of "Open you heart, if not the doctor will do it for you"

5. I guess I started following my heart, since the idea of quitting a fabulous job (right before my bonus) and leaving my life in L.A. on hold was entirely irrational

6. But I am so grateful I am full time with my family...

7. Having extremely creative days...

8. And some lazy ones!

9. I guess I am getting myself ready for a life change, this time possibly in the East Coast!

10. ...and planning to kidnap my parent's dog cause she is the cutest!

Now... I am honored to give the award to my sweet friends...

Jenny from Taking Two

My friend at Poppies and Sunshine
My friend at Loving Fashion

Anabelle from Viva Luxury

Filipa from O Blog da Lipa

Keyla from La Moden Rose

Lorena from Travel Designery
My friend at Chez Mode

Lorena from Travel Designery 

Rosa Maria Bikim from Un Peu Plus Jolie