The Fashion Muse

Beige Button Down + My new favorite straw bag

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Beige Midi Button Down Dress c/o Lola Shoetique (under $50!) | Round Straw Bag c/o Lola Shoetique (use code: FASHIONMUSE to receive a discount) |

Photography: Coco Michelle

I'm so excited that spring is finally here. I had been seeing light and airy looks blossom into stores since earlier in the month (like the one I'm wearing in this post) and it just thrilled me even more because it has been SO ridiculously hot in Miami - you'd think it's already summer....

The trends In spring usually showcase what is to come for the summer, and there is no doubt that straw is going to be everything we see in the next upcoming months. I had been in the search for the perfect rounded straw bag (like the one pictured) for the longest. Not only is It chic, but it's actually very versatile. I dressed it up in this post, but I put it to the versatility test when I took it to the beach with me this weekend. The bag comes with a cross body strand which makes it easy to sling over your shoulder.

As for the midi dress, that speaks for it self. It's linen, light, and fits like a charm. I wish it came in more colors because this is the type of dress I'll have on repeat all spring and summer long. For a casual look, I'd pair it with some slide on mules or even simple sandals.

Until next post,

Xo

This past weekend was a memorable one... On Thursday (April 19th) I was recognized with probably one of the hottest and honorable mentions of the moment in the Latino community, a Tecla Award.

A few months back I had been nominated for the title of "Best Fashion Content Creator" of the year and nonetheless, you can totally say I was super stoked and humbled!

I knew I wanted to wear a piece that was original and embodied my Latina roots. Besides those two details, I made it a point to wear a local designer/small business owner. I had my reasons for that, but the most important being - support. Support has been the one word within the past three and a half years in my blogging career that has struck me the most. I ultimately started The Fashion Muse very local and as a small business owner, I know how hard it could be. Without the support of SO many individuals, I wouldn't be here.

Can you believe this entire look was under $100? Even though I did not purposely plan it to be an affordable one, this was the perfect example that you can easily find such elegant unique pieces that don't break the bank. It always comes down to styling and attitude! You can wear a $20 dress on a red-carpet and own it as if it were designer.

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Fringe Jumpsuit c/o Ava Giselle Collection $79 | Red Heels: Lola Shoetique $28 (use code: FASHIONMUSE for 15% off)

Photography: Coco Michelle

Let's get real here; I often walk into these things saying "I may not win, but I won already." I often don't relate to titles or labels, I think a lot of us here work really hard to reach certain goals and dreams (making us winners). With that said, I walked into the award show that night confident but with a site that I may not get this award. Time and time again, I have been so surprised how I have arrived at certain experiences (like this) and wonder how did I even achieve this? Time goes by so fast but, I could still remember almost four years back how I felt so uninspired.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted, friends, family, loyal followers, and most importantly Hispanicize. I will forever be appreciative of this amazing achievement. I will always be a Latina trying to break and push barriers in such a saturated industry. THANK YOU for naming me best fashion content creator of the year!

Until next post,

Spring Style Diary: Lola Shoetique

I love curating style diaries, because just as a diary would - they tell a story. I have teamed up Lola Shoetique to bring you some of my favorite spring (and even summer pieces) right off their site. If you have been following me for some time, you'd know I have been obsessed with Lola Shoetique since day 1 and I love the brand to influencer relationship we've had for years - so obviously I just had to set my first style diary feature with them.

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Top (SOLD OUT) Similar Here and Here | Denim Jeans (They run small) & I love these too | Gold Clear Heels (Similar)

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Personalized Choker Necklace c/o Taudrey