BeChicMag.com

BeChic reader inspired by our style post!

By Mercedes Sanchez

There’s nothing more gratifying than meeting my readers and hearing firsthand that my blog inspires them! That’s exactly what happened when Alejandra Ramos (left) introduced herself at the Cosmo for Latinas party and mentioned reading my Mixing High and Low Fashion article.

“I loved how you combined coral and green,” says Ramos. “I would not think of combining those two colors together, but I saw how you did it and that’s what inspired my outfit tonight.”

Ramos wore a knee-length, curve-hugging coral dress from Lauren by Ralph Lauren. And talk about mixing high and low! Her chic heels are from Christian Siriano for Payless!

“To me, being chic means wearing something that makes you feel amazing and confident. It’s having the courage to be bold and try new things.”

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeChicMag

Cosmo for Latinas Launch Party

By Mercedes Sanchez

We celebrated the Cosmo for Latinas premiere issue yesterday at the gorgeous Press Lounge rooftop. Zoe Saldana and Victor Cruz were there, but I was so busy catching up with former colleagues that I didn’t get a chance to say hi to the stars!

As I mentioned on Facebook and Twitter yesterday, I was nervous about wearing a tight, short, one-shoulder dress but I’m so glad I did. Take a look at my photos below and let me know what you think?

Mercedes at the Cosmo for Latinas Party

With Cosmo for Latinas Editor Michelle Herrera Mulligan. I’ve been following her career since Border-line Personalities!

With the Cosmo for Latina bloggers

How gorgeous is the New York City skyline in this picture?

Dress: Necessary Clothing | Shoes: Fergie | Ring and Earrings: Forever 21

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeChicMag

Tell us, when was the last time you wore a mini skirt?

Kate Winslet, Lili Estefan or me?!

By Mercedes Sanchez

While reading People en Español, I came across a photo of Lili Estefan and Kate Winslet in a Stella McCartney dress that looks very much like a short frock I own from Mango! Stella McCartney’s dress from Fall 2011 went for $1600 while I only paid $80 a few weeks for the Mango version. Look at the photo below and tell me who you think wore it best.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeChicMag

Tell us, who wore it best?!

Who wore what to Hispanicize

For this week’s #BeChicTuesday, we’re celebrating our social media friends and sharing their outfit photos from the Hispanicize Conference. Take a look…

Amanda (top left) is wearing a black dress with lace details on the shoulder and floral shoes. “This outfit worked well for me because I couldn’t change outfits from day to night,” said Amanda. “So I paired it with a blazer during the day.”

Rory color blocked with solid hues during the Scarface Mansion party in Mami.

Alba (left) wears a fedora on the third day of the conference.

Alex Z. shared a photo of himself and Lance with the following caption: “What los jefes wore to the Hispanicize Scarface party! All meeyameed out!”

Sonia G. brings her infamous fan to Miami.

Share your look today here and be featured on BeChicMag.com next week

See what I wore to the Billboard Awards

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

What I wore to the 2012 Latin Billboards

By Mercedes Sanchez

I’m a fan of minimalist fashion and feel comfortable with or without earrings, sporting a day dress with Converse sneakers, rocking a sleek ponytail and going a day without lipstick. And I’m not shy about taking some of that minimal style to the red carpet. See pictures towards end of the post.

How I mixed high and low fashion on the red carpet

The Dress

Because I didn’t have enough time to contact designers and borrow a dress and jewelry like I did for the Alma Awards, I gave myself a budget of $300 for the dress. The BF and I first went to Bloomingdale’s in SoHo where I thought I decided on a one-shoulder hi-low hem royal blue  gown. Then we took the 6 train to the 59th Street department store and decided on this BCBGMAXAZRIA Sophia Halter gown. I loved the coral color, the fabric, the slit and most of all, the fit!

It’s no secret that I have a small bust which sometimes makes shopping difficult. Not like I actually need a bra, but I’d normally go for a padded strapless bra. However, since the gown is semi-backless, I went with no bra and bought a pack of Reusable Petal Tops to be safe.

Accessories

I often encourage my readers to stick to their personal style– and budget– when shopping. So after spending $325.00 (went $25 over budget), I decided to stay frugal with my accessories and went to a local Forever 21 store where I purchased a pair of Threaded Rhinestone Earrings for $6.80, Stretchy Teardrop Ring, $5.80 and a Beaded Pattern Cuff in Mint/Gold for $7.80!

Clutch
I wore a metallic leather clutch c/o designer Mariela Zapata. Her Egyptian Gold Clutch is hand stitched and is covered in shimmer and medieval ornaments. Retails at $445.00

Shoes

Gold or bronze shoes would have been a great match with my clutch, but I wanted to add a contrasting color to my coral dress. I quickly stopped by DSW hoping to find inexpensive teal heels, and I did! In less than a minute, I spotted these Audrey Brooke Bracelet Pantent Pumps and bought them at $59.95.

Arriving at the red carpet at the 2012 Latin Billboards

Egyptian Gold Clutch by Mariela Zapata

“Over the shoulder!”

Just for fun, here’s the dress I almost purchased (shot with my Blackberry):

Gown: BCBGMAXAZRIA | Clutch c/o Mariela Zapta | Accessories: Forever 21 | Shoes: DSW/Audrey Brooke Bracelet Pantent Pumps

Have any questions about mixing high and low fashion? Tweet me your questions @BeChicMag or leave a message on our Facebook wall.

Tell us, what do you think about wearing a BCBGMAXAZRIA gown with Forever 21 accessories?