Un Pastel de Guava Por Favor

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It's probably a good thing that I don't live in Miami anymore. I would eat my way through the day and grow and grow and grow. I'd become a [Cuban] food blogger and leave fashion behind. So, instead, I visit, eat my fix and head back to Atlanta.

I grew up on Cuban food so it's not like it's something new for me. I guess because I don't have it often I miss it that much more. So it's true, absence does make the heart grow fonder - and the stomach bigger! 

I snapped this yummy pic at a bakery this morning. If you've ever been to Miami then you know there's a Cuban bakery on every corner - you know, like the south and their Baptist churches. That reddish substance oozing out of the filo pastry is guava. Sweet and warm. We call them, "pasteles OR pastelitos de Guava." I call it, a little bit of Heaven in every bite. 

Try them on your next visit. OH and btw, the Cuban bread served in Miami is NOTHING like the so-called "Cuban-bread" sold outside of the city. Grab a loaf while it's still warm and you'll probably eat the whole damn thing! With a side of cafe con leche of course.

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DVF on E!

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Photo courtesy of Emily Chandler Westergreen

Diane Von Furstenberg is looking for a Global Brand Ambassador. Could this be you? The job description includes working closely with the iconic fashion goddess and traveling the world.

Sign ME up!

Oh, but there's one catch... You'll be competing with seven others wanting your job while taping the experience for a "docu-series" for E! You know I'll be tuning in - I love DVF and earlier this year, she was a member of the cast of Ovation's The Fashion Fund about the CFDA/Vogue's coveted Fashion Fund. Ms. Von Furstenberg was a judge on the show. One of my favorite moments was when she was paying a studio visit and cautioned the young designer about using the word "signature" too freely. [As in: 'my' signature coat, 'my' signature jacket... 'MY' signature ego!]  DVF (which is the working title for now) doesn't have a scheduled air date on E! just yet. However, we do know that New York Fashion Week plays a role.

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VIKTOR LUNA F/W 2014

"Viktor Luna is pleased to introduce his F/W 2014 collection entitled

Pangaea

. The collection 

was inspired by the idea of hunters and exotic animals in a civilization before the world split. 

Viktor is always looking to do something different while expressing his personality through his 

work."

Viktor Luna

continues to grow, explore and evolve as a designer as evidenced by his latest collection.

Pangaea

, which was a supercontinent 300 million years ago, reveals an edgier, more experimental and daring side of Viktor. While there are hints of glamour, which he loves and handles so well through subtle detailing,

Pangaea

is a definite departure of what we've seen from the designer in the past. This is an exciting collection of very directed ideas, intellect and a specified thought process. Punk elements are characterized and romanced through his use of textiles, ancient culture and an elegant, yes elegant, approach to tribal. I find this collection so refreshing, so appealing - a very modern and complex way to reinterpret the past.

Throughout the creation of the collection, the punk rock band Crass was playing in the 

background. Their lyrics and music served as the voice of this collection, hoping to inspire 

today’s women in the current chaotic climate, all while moving forward. Viktor wanted to create 

an entire world with his clothing: the world that existed before the chaos of modern civilization.

This season, Viktor is revisiting his passion of leather jackets and creating one of a kind looks. 

Using intricate details and soft artisanal elements, Viktor looks to show off his mastery in leather 

throughout the collection.

Viktor Luna created an idea of what femininity would look like in this barbaric and exotic world. Using 

faux fur and leather, he created the animalistic qualities seen in the collection. Combing these 

elements with the unique silhouettes help tell the story of an animal and hunter becoming one 

harmoniously. 

In this land before time collection, Viktor engages the imagination and creates wearable clothing 

for the modern woman.

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Daily Outfit Inspiration by Demi Styles

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S

pring is in the air and I want you to be

prepped

up! Rompers, carry-all purses, and wedges are

must-haves

for this season! Make your favorite

neutral

your

go-to

color for accessories and don't forget to add a

floppy

hat to protect that

pretty

little face! 

Check out where you can get this

entire

look here:

Hat:

Eugenia

Romper:

Boohoo

Wedges:

UGG

Purse:

Burberry

Hoops:

Lauren by Ralph Lauren

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DEMI STYLES

Travel Day - Atlanta to Miami to Cuba

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By the time this posts, I would have been driving for roughly five hours. I should be somewhere near Gainesville, FL. I'm not thrilled about driving to Miami, but I'm not going to fly with a 37lb poodle.

Miss Fashionado is very particular. As in spoiled rotten. 

Besides, she will be staying with my sister while I am in Cuba. I'll be pretty quiet today on here and throughout social media. Just the occasional Instagram / FB / Tweet... @fashionado

Have a great day everyone!! I'll catch up with you tomorrow. xo

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Jeffrey Fashion Cares NEW YORK

This is a repost from Fashion Cares founder, Jeffrey Kalinsky's Instagram. I'm honored to serve on the Planning Committee for Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta for a fifth year. I love this event!!! The biggest European and US labels  hit the runway every August to a cheering crowd of celebs and socialites.

Jeffrey Fashion Cares NEW YORK, which unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure of attending (yet) takes place next Tuesday at

The 69th Regiment Armory. It features men. I mean menswear. No, I mean men. Smokin' hot, sexy, speedo-wearing male models. SO, about this playful photo by model Chad White, all I can say (because mom reads my blog) is move that damn sign boy! 

For tickets to JFC/NY, click here. 

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Emma Watson covers ELLE

She's smart, sexy and on the April cover of US ELLE. Emma Watson makes Western chic by wearing a Balmain shirt and calfskin pants. No magic needed to work the camera here. She looks so fresh in all the photos, I love it. But what I love most about Emma Watson is that she valued the importance of a good education by completing her studies at Brown and Oxford.

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This is probably the most amazing and gorgeous photo of the group. Stunning.

The child star has grown up with a pretty good sense of herself, though she tells ELLE about her envy towards new emerging actresses: 

“There are all these actresses who have emerged in the last year or two, and they get to emerge as this complete human being. And I’m so jealous!" Emma Watson also talks to ELLE about concerns over her "first kiss" in Hollywood and discusses her role in the new epic film Noah. You can read the entire interview in ELLE, now. [photos Carter Smith]

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