ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Cinco de Mayo
It’s not every day that you can wear a colorful poncho. But Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion. I bought this hand-embroidered piece last summer when I was in Guatemala for a wedding. Denim leggings and flat boots brought it from the local markets into the modern LA streets… Olvera Street to be exact. It’s a cool brick road downtown filled with Mexican eateries and little shops. You literally feel like you’re in another country. My friends and I had massive margaritas, enchiladas and quesadillas at El Paseo Inn, and then posed with a little pink-eared pup decked out in Mexican flag accessories. Obviously the dog reminded us that we were in LA, not Mexico.
Poncho from Guatemala, Charley 5.0 denim leggings, Jeffrey Campbell boots, B. Boheme necklace, ring necklace
Fashion Staples Used: Ring Necklace
I recently attended a friend’s wedding in Guatemala and was instantly intrigued by the local women’s clothing. Vibrant colors were hand-woven into unique patterns. Some even had intricate beading that would probably cost $200 if you bought it at a department store. The Guatemalan woman and girls wore the woven skirts tied at the waist with a colorful belt over patterned ponchos. Here, I’ve shown how you can take traditional garb from your vacation and blend it into your modern look back home. I picked up a few of the pieces at a market in Antigua (probably for way over price since I posses absolutely zero bargaining skills). Still, each item was much less than I would have paid in America and I was supporting the hardworking locals.
