Flight leaves in a few hours for my annual month-long-visit in my native Brazil. While I’ll try to keep you guys posted with sporadic blog updades, my access to the internet could stay limited so it won’t be the usual three times a week ordeal. Great! You get a vacation too (from me) and it’s all good. However if you miss me too much (please try not to cry) you’re welcome to sporadically stop by and see what’s happening in Brazil while I’m gone. You may follow me on twitter (@flaviarobinson) or instagram (@luluabroad) for frequent updates. Au revoir Beijo tchau!

Note: Make sure to check back next Monday, the 21st for a fabulous freebie giveaway.

new bracelet + scarf to wear in Brazil

straw hats packed to fit Rio’s bohemian vibe

can’t wait for the best food in the world (don’t ya dare argue!)

swim in the waterfalls at my hometown

 so long Lake Michigan

zara t-shit, j brand jeans, chanel sunglasses (similar here), forever 21 bracelets and ring, celine luggage micro, arezzo shoes (similar here), minf illamasqua nail polish, mac viva glam nicki lipstick

Have you ever seen a celebrity wear something and instantly desired that item so much like your life wardrobe was incomplete without it? That’s what I call the Kardashian kurse and how I spotted something almost identical to this heart graphic t-shit (and my cat-eye Tom Ford and lots of other things). Khloe Kardashian on one of their half-a-dozen television shows. I like to think I’m not alone. Right?

zara dress (similar and awesome one here), thrifted sunglasses, proenza schouler bag, hermes bracelet, h&m bangles(similar here), forever 21 ring, louboutin shoes, minf nail polish by illamasqua

As my mom got ready to leave town yesterday I decided to take her on a last fun afternoon at the Chicago Navy Pier. The weather was ridiculously beautiful and my red heart shades finally got their debut (I had been waiting to pull these out for too long now). And I “heart” them so much I’m guessing this won’t be the last time you see them on here.

This year I was lucky enough to have mom here for mother’s day. You know, from Brazil to the US is not exactly a short ride and we don’t always get to celebrate together. My mom is an example of perseverance and determination. She’s a super woman and my biggest suporter.

It’s scary  how much our hands look alike (it’s the same hand I swear) and strange that we both sit with legs crossed and rest the right hand in between (the last one only came to my attention a couple of years ago). It’s nice to go down memory lane and celebrate how lucky I am to have her in my life. Hope you all are enjoying Mother’s day as much I as am.

Every now and then someone will ask for a makeup tricks post. Here’s the problem: I am no makeup artist. Sure I’m no hairdresser either but that didn’t keep me from my how to Youtube channel. Explain? I have no shame when the subject is hair. Makeup though, far more intimidating. Instead, I’m sharing my lastest purchases from the beauty sector that I’m going absolutely cookoo for:

•  Guerlain Terracota Four Seasons -Brunettes -It’s bronzing powder but I take it as summer blush

•  MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 - Mine, NC42. Love but also have never tried anything different. Should I?

•  Benefit Girl Meets Pearls Luminizer - Seriously good luminizer. No really!

•  Benefit Cha Cha Tint - On me it doesn’t stay on longer than lipgloss (as I’ve heard other people comment) but if you’re going for seemingly effortless rosy lips, this is key.

•  MAC Viva Glam Nicki - I’m no longer a “Snob.”  I’m Nicki!

duffy sweater, j brand jeans, h&m scarf, arezzo sandals (similar here), proenza schouler bag, chanel sunglasses, kate spade ring

When asked by the beautiful Andrea from Blonde Bed Head how I’d describe my style, I went blank, question mark followed. Other people make it sound so easy to self-evaluate like that when I have a hard time choosing between orange and pink. So rather than trying to fit into a flat category (never been ordinary anyways) I just like to let my surroundings and background flip the pages of my style story. This scarf tie, for example, could illustrate the Carmen Miranda inspired chapter in my life, don’t you think?

You’ve seen the transformation both my regular closet and  accessories closet went through. Now I wanna know from you what I can’t seem to decide for myself. Who wins?

But first, for some insight. I bet you’re wondering if everything stays neatly organized like that on any given day and the answer is a straight “no.” Like a normal 25 year old who often doesn’t have time for lunch, I also don’t have time to color coordinate my shoes in a perfect line. That being said, I did my share of the work by picking individual favorites (cause you deserve a break). But you pick the final winner. Deal?

•  Best Space Savor :: Shoe shelves. No brainner, shoes take and make the most room. (accessories closet)

•  Best Make It Pretty, Useful  :: Round box set. It’s adorable but also hides so much junk for me. (regulat closet)

•  Best Bang For Your Buck :: Yellow walls. Never underestimate what two coats of paint can do to a boring room. (accessories closet)

•  Most Clever  :: Bracelet solution. A candle holder holds watches for a living.  True story. (regular closet)

•  Most popular :: Sunglass solution; spotted being clickable on the pages of Refinery29 (accessories closet)

•  Most Functional :: Ring solution. Getting rid of my rings as fast as I can and finding it later just as quickly is real a blessing. (regulat closet)

 So, who takes the Best Closet Overall award?