MNG by MANGO Mission #5: BarcelonaMNG by MANGO Mission #5: Barcelona
Photos courtesy of jcpenney

Remember I was in Barcelona last month for the MNG by MANGO for jcpenney mission campaign? On the second day of the trip was the photo shoot for me and 9 other Style Coalition bloggers. Previously I’ve done looks inspired by London, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and finally here’s Barcelona! I just got the final image and the group photo, I’m loving it! For those that always say that I don’t wear color, here ya go, I’m in bright red. It was definitely an amazing journey, I had a great time. And I just have to add, I wish I have my own professional makeup artist and hair stylist with me 24/7, a gurl can only dream haha. I seriously loved my hair! Check out the group photo and behind-the-scenes video below.

Outfit: Red Dress, Snake Print Bangle, White Rhinestone Ring, Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet all by MNG by MANGO for jcpenney and MANGO Leopard Print Sandals

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 11.16.2011

Barcelona 2011 Photo Diary Day 1: Arrival + Mango Headquarters
Photos by Yu-Ming Wu

I’m back from Barcelona and I’m already missing it! As you know I was there for the jcpenney and MNG by MANGO Mission campaign, more about that later. It was so nice being back there, seeing old friends at MANGO and meeting new bloggers. After checking into Granados 83 Hotel, rested a bit then out we went. I was there about 1.5 years ago for MANGO and now I’m back again, it felt like dejavu. After a quick rest, all the bloggers went to tour the MANGO Headquarters/Designer Center, it was my second time there. Seriously, the MANGO HQ has one of the best art pieces, amazing.

The weather was pretty nice when I was out there too, just a bit chilly at night but nothing like NYC. Here’s some photos from the trip, dinner photos will be in another post…

Outfit: SENA Studded Poncho Hoodie (courtesy of SENA), H&M Tights, Dolce Vita Jax Ankle Boots (courtesy of DV), Celine Luggage Nano Tote, Lanvin for H&M Sunglasses

By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.25.2011

MNG by MANGO Mission #4: AmsterdamMNG by MANGO Mission #4: Amsterdam

For week 4′s MNG by MANGO Mission style challenge I was to be a tourist (jk haha) and take photos in front of one of my favorite NYC landmarks. I chose to shoot in front of Washington Square Park and little did I know it was the same day that the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators were there, that’s why there were barricades all over the iconic Washington Square Arch. It was a beautiful day and I really loved the flow of this maxi dress, it was a bit long but I managed and it went so well with my new Botkier Small Eden Satchel! I love my new bag, the colorblock and size is just perfect.

Outfit: MNG by MANGO Maxi Dress (courtesy of jcpenney), Tracy Feith for Target Leather Moto Jacket, Forever 21 Mary Janes, Botkier Small Eden Satchel (courtesy of Botkier), Lanvin for H&M Sunglasses

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.12.2011
Categories: fashion, rockin' today

MNG by MANGO Mission #3: Paris
Photos by Julia CheskyMNG by MANGO Mission #3: Paris

For this week’s MNG by MANGO Mission style challenge I was to create a look inspired by the infamous Parisian stripes! I love stripes so that wasn’t so hard! To match my striped maxi skirt, I paired it with this MNG b MANGO Denim Jacket and of course a Chanel bag and red lips! And on a side note, the weather is amazing today in NYC. Wish it stays like this…

Outfit: MNG b MANGO Denim Jacket (courtesy of jcpenney), 9AM White Top, H&M Striped Maxi Skirt, Dolce Vita Jax Ankle Boots (courtesy of DV), Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag, Lanvin for H&M Sunglasses, MAC nitro:licious 2046 Lipglass

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.05.2011
Categories: fashion, rockin' today

MNG by MANGO Mission #2: Milan

MNG by MANGO Mission #2: Milan

Last week I posted my first outfit for the MNG by MANGO Mission inspired by London’s one and only Kate Moss. This week’s style mission was inspired by the streets of Milan and created on Kaboodle around the leather jacket from the MNG by MANGO for jcpenney collection.

Each week I’ll be posting outfits inspired by European cities or a style icon from that city as a part of the MNG by MANGO mission campaign. You can join the fun and create looks inspired by the European cities and win a trip to Barcelona to join me, click here to enter.

Kaboodle set: MNG by MANGO Vintage Inspired Leather Jacket, Theyskens’ Theory Djida Silk Gown, Theyskens’ Theory Two-Tone Leather Wedges, Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses, Celine Bag, MAC nitro:licious 2046 Lipglass

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 09.27.2011
Categories: fashion

MNG by MANGO Mission #1: LondonMNG by MANGO Mission #1: London

Earlier this month I mentioned that I will be going to Barcelona in October to visit the MNG by MANGO studios, I simply can’t wait! Each week I’ll be posting outfits inspired by European cities or a style icon from that city as a part of the MNG by MANGO mission campaign. This week’s style mission is London and I’ve chosen the trench coat look inspired by the one and only Kate Moss. Simple and easy, luckily the weather in NYC was cooling down so it was perfect.

You can join the fun and create looks inspired by the European cities and win a trip to Barcelona to join me, click here to enter.

Outfit: MNG by MANGO Belted Trench Coat (courtesy of jcpenney), H&M Dress + Opaque Tights, YSL Pumps, Prada Baroque Minimal Sunglasses (courtesy of Luxottica)

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 09.20.2011
Categories: fashion, rockin' today

MNG by MANGO MissionMNG by MANGO Mission

Guess who’s going to Barcelona again? Me! I’ll be headed to the beautiful city with 9 other bloggers for the MNG by MANGO Mission in October to visit the headquarters. Normally I don’t like to say where I’m going so early but you may be able to win a trip to join us in Barcelona to visit the MNG by MANGO studios, you can enter to win on ELLE.com. Pretty sweet! Also, keep an eye out for the upcoming weekly style challenges inspired by European cities, you can join the fun and create looks inspired by London, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona as well. The first style challenge to be launched on September 19th.

On a side note, I was in Las Vegas when they filmed this teaser video, hence only my picture is in it ha! I’m super excited about going to Barcelona again…the food, the scene, the everything! Can’t wait to share my adventure…

Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 09.08.2011
Categories: barcelona, fashion, mango