Fashion color in Buenos Aires - Bright pinks in BA

Walter Tammy Blazer, Ping Lululemon Tank Top, Hudson Nico Skinny Jeans,
Kate Kanzier booties
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo by Julia Ramsey

I found a wall that I matched with.  It was a nice little coincidence noticed by my friend Julia, my partner in crime for my trip to Argentina.

This is a loooot overdue.  But it just shows how a pop of color, courtesy of a Lululemon tank can jazz up an outfit.  It even matches the landscape.  :-)

The Argentine male - surprising fashion choices abound

Oh the men of Argentina.  Overall they had some very bold and pulled-together fashion choices, but I do think a lot of them just abided by the rules of the Honey Badger.  "Honey Badger don't give a shit."

Especially when it comes to hair choice.  I don't know if I've every seen such a diverse culture of long, shaggy hair, and rocking it.  Apparently the men in Argentina employ hair stylists as often as women do.  I will also say, that the apparel choices for the men were also quite impressive.  But who doesn't love classic menswear?

Regardless, these examples of the men's shag are nothing compared to what we saw rocked on the hipster streets of Palermo at night.  But this will give a good illustration.

Regardless, the long shag seems to be embraced by men and women alike.  As long as it gets them action, I say again, who gives a shit?

Argentina's Corina Fraga's fashion forward designs - featuring Julia Ramsey

D&G Sunglasses, Corina Fraga sample tweed and leather top,
Joes Cut-Off jean shorts, Rag and Bone boots
Buenos Aires, Argentina

When in Buenos Aires, it's time to pick up some local designer flair.  This top was found in a boutique in our first few days in Argentina, and I bullied Julia into buying it and allowing me to take pictures of it for my blog.

The streets of Buenos Aires were such a fun backdrop, and Julia definitely got some catcalls and whistles, especially since we were taking some shots near a construction site.  I guess some male behaviors are universal.

I asked her to wear her jean shorts (that she cut herself from a pair of "terrible" boot cut jeans) and her Rag and Bone black boots.  I loved both items, and thought it would be a surprising contrast to the formal top. The streets of Buenos Aires were quite casual in their looks, so I thought it would be fun to mix up such a stellar top, with an unexpected bottom.

I think it worked pretty well, if I don't say so myself.  I'm sure she'll rock this look with black slacks or a skirt when she's back in NYC, where fancy dinners and drinks abound.  But for now, I liked the rugged and formal contrast.

Above all else, the volume of the top is fantastic, and I think she looked wonderful in it.  It was a fun hour following her around and seeing her take poses. Besides, her dark shag helped her swagger in it.

She just knows how to play it super cool.  From construction site, to an area under a bridge, to some shots in front of some dark graffiti.  She showed how New York cool meets the streets of Buenos Aires.

The designer of the top is Corina Fraga, and below is a picture of her beautiful boutique.

Designer, Corina Farga

 A few days into being at Buenos Aires, and Julia and I decided to go shopping.  We wandered throughout the Palermo Soho neighborhood combing through boutiques and possibilities for custom-made boots.  We found the amazing top at this store, Corina Fraga.  She's a local designer, and has a beautiful little space in Palermo. Julia is the one who discovered it.

She is pictured here, and was extremely sweet.  Her English was lovely and she said she sets out to make designs that are beautiful and affordable. I almost bought a top for myself as well, and it was the only store that truly tempted me to purchase something the whole trip.

I forced Julia to try on the leather and tweed top, and it fit her like a glove.  For 360 pesos or $80, the hand-made piece was an excellent choice.  Corina said it was a one of a kind that was made for an event.  There was a killer skirt that went with it too, but alas it didn't fit quite as well.  I kind of talked Julia into buying the top, but look at the pictures.  It's totally worth it!

Regardless, Julia is a devastatingly beautiful girl, and the top accents everything she has to offer.

Thanks Julia for being my model for the day!  And if you're ever in Buenos Aires, look this wonderful designer up.  Corina is incredibly talented and sweet!

Giminez Family Winery, Mendoza, Argentina

My Outfit: Missoni Dress, Gold Belt, Lululemon Leggings, Miu Miu Sunglasses
Julia's Outfit: Maje leather jacket, Rag and Bone Jeggings, Rag and Bone Boots
Giminez Family Winery, Mendoza, Argentina

In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, anything looks good.  Especially when you're wine-tasting.  :-) These beautiful backgrounds make any outfit go well.

This is one of my favorite traveling outfits.  I actually have worn it before in one of my first posts, but every girl can repeat.  I was with my friend Julia Ramsey who took the rest of these photos of me.  The outfit is okay, but the scenery is grand!