Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Resolution Number I: Organize!



I will try to be more organized! Havaianas will be stored in individual boxes with correct labels.

What is your new year's resolution?

XOXO,
sassy

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

For the boys..... Penelope...




Oh Yes! And that's Cayetano Rivera's bootiliciousness on display....





For me, Penelope Cruz is at her best in films by Pedro Aldomovar(if you haven't seen any of Almodovar's films- RUN don't walk to your corner video store!!!)
Almodovar has a new film out" Broken Embraces" and I cant wait to see it!
Penelope was also outstanding in Woody Allen's Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona....(I just loved the scenes where penelope and javier bardem ad lib in spanish! Could not stop laughing!)

She can act, she's gorgeous and she designs for Mango!!

Viva Penelope!

XOXO,
sassy

Monday, December 28, 2009

The Matador Mystique........

Here's another thing Spain is famous for.....bullfights!

Personally, I do not condone cruelty to animals at all but I support hot guys who prance around in pink hosiery and supertight, bejewelled capri pants.

Ay caramba! Get me a fan quick... I think I'm gonna swoon!

This is Francisco Rivera Ordonez.



Papa was a bullfighter (who sadly died in the ring), grandpapa was a bullfighter, great- grandpapa was a bullfighter ( and the inspiration for Hemingway's "The Sun also Rises") and numerous uncles are bullfighters, as well.

Basically, he comes from a long line of handsome men with a genetic predisposition for killing bulls and wearing bejewelled capri pants.

This is his papa, Francisco Rivera a.k.a. Paquirri

Ballet with Bulls...



What does it take to reel in this bull of a man? Well, Fran was once married to
María Eugenia Brianda Timotea Cecilia Martínez de Irujo y Fitz-James Stuart also known as the Duchess of Montero. The only daughter of the Duchess of Alba (reputedly the most titled noblewoman in Europe!)

What I like best about Fran..... is his brother Cayetano....Occupation: bullfighter, of course...




and armani model....



You want a piece of me, Toro?!!




Oh shoot me now if that barbie pink cape doesnt bring out the green in his smoldering eyes......



Seriously, how many guys can look this macho in a hot pink poncho?!!

This post is completely gratuitous , of course.
Sometimes a girl needs a little eye-candy....right ladies?

XOXO,
sassy

Sunday, December 27, 2009

La Moda de Espana.....

Spain is the land that nurtured the likes of Cristobal Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, the house of Loewe, and of course the high street fashion houses like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Bershka, Pull and Bear, Springfield, Cortefiel, etc. etc.

But, one of my favorites is Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. If Vivienne Westwood and Kate Spade had a love child, it would be her.










This is very "surrealist"- very Dali!



She also designs homeware and accessories...I am definitely stealing her idea for a christmas tree!







And you know, this exuberant joie-de-vivre is SO very Havaianas!

XOXO,
sassy

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!



Merry Christmas to you and yours! Whatever you may be doing today, wherever you are, whoever you are with - may you feel the love, peace and joy that this season brings!

Thank you for reading my blog!

I am sending you well wishes all the way from Madrid via cyberspace!

Muchisimas Gracias!

XOXO,
sassy

(Image: Marie Claire)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Star Sighting: Joe Jonas



We had a Taylor Swift post yesterday , so today let's post her ex- Joe Jonas!

XOXO,
sassy

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Havaianas Slim Lucky Owl....

Wouldn't it be a hoot :) to wear these dresses from the new arrivals in French Connection with a pair of Havaianas Lucky Owl?





Hoot!Hooty!Hoot!

XOXO,
sassy

Monday, December 21, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Havaianas Little Birds with Swarovski......

If you are this kind of girl.....



Then, you will love the Havaianas Little Bird with Swarovski collection....



XOXO,

sassy

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Rudolph, are those my presents?



wishful thinking.....

EDIT: Arrived in Madrid safe and sound but without our luggage!!!Please Rudolph, I sure could use some new undewear and a new pair of jeans right about now!

XOXO,
sassy

(Image: Hermes via simply seductive)

Friday, December 18, 2009

Ole! I'm off to Spain......



I'll be walking around here...but not in a Havaianas dress! More like with 21 layers of clothing and a portable heater!

SHHHHH! I AM bringing my brand spanking new Havaianas Slim swarovski's with me... don't tell J (I'm supposed to pack only the essentials).

You didn't think I could leave my baby behind and miss out on all the cultural experiences in Madrid,did you?



XOXO,
sassy

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Havaianas Gift Guide Part II....

1.For Mom- because she's the best!



Get her Havaianas Highs in her favorite color...


2. Dad- You'll always be his little girl.....



And he'll always be the King of your Heart.....




3. Your Bestfriend- She makes this world a much better place just by being in it!



Give her some Havaianas Slim Pois.... bright, cheery and sweet- just like her!



XOXO,
sassy

(Images: Flickr)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

If these Havaianas could be turned into a room....

If these Violet Havaianas Tresse Flash coud be turned into rooms with a Christmas theme....




It would be these rooms......







Modern and quirky and curvy and so comfy!

XOXO,
sassy

(image: House and Garden)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Havaianas Gift Guide Part I

There's nothing like the gift of Havaianas to put a smile on someone's face....

Here's my 2009 Havaianas Gift Guide:

1. For your wonderful friends- They are a crazy bunch! They are there for a laugh and they never let you down......



Havaianas Top- There's a color to match every personality....and they are so butter soft!



2. For your Niece, who is all sugar and spice and everything nice.....



Havaianas Flores...... for the pink tutu loving girl!



3. For your sister- She only wears black and complains daily of the blisters and callous from the god-awful shoes she insists on wearing!!!




Give her a pair of Havaianas Black Fits.... and a session at the foot spa!



Make Havaianas Ion Orchard your One-stop Christmas shop!

PSST! Secret tip.... ask for the Christmas Box at the counter ( makes gift wrapping a breeze!).... hurry while supply lasts!

XOXO,
sassy

( Image: Intouch weekly, passport to style, emma bass, sasha eisenman)