Romwe does Balenciaga

 In a previous post I mentioned how I had fallen in love with the Balenciaga cut out boots. You'd also know how they cost more than $1,235, which I could never pay. Here's where the story gets good. I've been following this online store named Romwe for some time, but never bought anything. So here I am browsing their shoe line and I see a Balenciaga knock off for only $100!

 Needless to say I just had to get them. After a server problem, I had to contact Romwe via e-mail. I was expecting bad communication and my e-mail being answered very late. However, I was pleasantly pleased and surprised. The communication was great! They answered my e-mail almost immediately and it wasn't an auto response. They were really kind and the customer service was divine! It took a couple of weeks for the boots to get here, since they're shipped from Singapore (if I'm not mistaken), but they got here.

  At first I was really worried about the fit (I'm a worry wart when it comes to shoe fit) but they fit perfectly. I decided to test them for a couple of days and give a review instead of jumping in an writing about how beautiful and shiny they are... which is well... true. I wore them for 3 days, making sure each day I had to walk a lot. On the 1st day I wore them to college and had no problem what so ever. Same happened on the 3rd day, when I had to run errands. And on the 3rd day I wore them to work (from 11am to 3pm). Let me officially say how comfortable these shoes are! I'm just in awe how good they feel, even more than my Doc Martens! They're really a good investment, and if not the shoes per say, then the store. Truly, it's worth it. The prices are good and the customer service is good.

  Also, keep in mind that they're really easy to wear. Black goes with everything. It's a statement shoe and it's a really fun experience to style them. It may also be a conversation starter. A lot of people stopped me to ask me about my shoes (which I always make it awkward). Also a fun fact is that the shoes say BALENCIAGA on the inside, you can giggle about that and fantasize you have some Balenciagas, you're choice. I know the boots are now retailed at $130 in Romwe, and at the moment are sold out. I'm sure they'll restock them soon, since they got really popular. Until the next post, everyone have a nice weekend!

Confession

 I have something to confess to you guys... Well, I was never really fond of the name Fashion Ghost. You see, I suck at making up names for well, anything. That tittle seemed appropriate since fashion in Puerto Rico is like a ghost, you may think it exists but you're not sure and need evidence. Well, since getting deeper and deeper into fashion I've seen that there is style here, but just like a blackout. It was there, you know you saw it but then it disappears when the lights are back on. So, since I've never been comfortable with the name, I decided to change it.

 Why now? Well, why not? My blog is fairly new, I don't have a huge following yet, so I decided to take a risk. I mean, to produce good posts I need to feel comfortable with my blog. By changing the name to 'BLACKOUT' I feel more at home and at peace. I hope you like it like I do. The logo/banner was made up fast, all I knew was that I wanted to change it and that I had an idea of how.

Drugstore + F21 Haul

 Nothing big on this post, just me wanting to share what I got at the drugstore and at F21. I hope you all enjoy it and I'll give reviews as soon as I think I use the items enough to give my opinion!

Avon polish duo (don't know the names, they were gifts)

 Neutrogena "Night Calming" towelettes, Maybelline 05 'Give me gold' & Revlon  'Berry Haute'

Alternative Hairstyle: Milkmaid Braid (Short Hair)

 If you have ever wanted to wear the famous and trendy milkmaid braid but you have short hair and thought you couldn't, then read on because I have an alternative hairstyle!

 Materials:

• Bobby Pins 
• 2 hair ties 
• And someone who knows how to do a french braid (if you don't know how yourself)

 I've always loved how the milkmaid braid looks. It looks fresh and trendy, and it's also a very comfortable hairdo. I used to wear it when I had my long hair. When I cut it, it was one of the hairstyles I missed, especially with the heat wave here. So, one day I decided to try a new alternative!

  Instructions:

• Part your hair down the middle and tie one of the sides, to get it from interfering.
• Start braiding you hair fairly close to the temple. You want it to go down you head, not up.
• Leave a bit of hair when finishing so you can tie it.
• Do the same on the other side.
• When finished on both sides, take one of the pony tails and bobby pin on the opposite side and do the same with the other. Creating an 'X' shape.
• Curl any loose hairs so they frame your face.
• Add a cute pair of earrings.
• Enjoy your hairstyle!

Mixing Textures

 It's been an interesting sick week. By sick, I mean me. I'm sick (cough). But I did manage to get some (free) vintage things from my mum's closet, including a vintage Kenneth Cole cherry wood red high waist belt! Ah the wonders. I tried a technique I've been eying for some time, mixing textures. 

My dog maybe old but she's so damn adorable!

 Mixing textures is as simple as it's sounds... or it's read. You take different textures of your own wardrobe and find a way to harmonize them together. You can either mix soft elegant textures like chiffon from a pleaded midi skirt and mix it in with the rough of a denim distressed vest. Which is what I did. I incorporated the soft elegant look of a cream midi skirt with a black/white stripped shirt and added a denim vest. However, mixing textures is way more. Like the mixing of soft delicate flower patters with something as rough as spikes. It can work, I swear. I suggest people try it more, it's nice and it looks great when done right. 

Vest- made by moi, Shirt- Zara, Belt- Vintage, Skirt- Forever 21, Shoes- Dolce Vita

 Apart from that lovely experiment I went out and saw Crazy.Stupid.Love with my mum and the beau. It was a surprisingly great movie. I mean I went because I wanted to see it, but it was completely different than what you see in the commercial promos! I suggest you go watch it, it's not just a chick flick.

Imagine that...

 

 My inspiration as of late has changed. I like to think of it as an organic inspiration. All of the things that I'm liking are very breathable in a way. Not much pop of colour, but simple black, white, gold and silvers. Neutral tones also are playing a part on my inspiration. Things that somehow seem surreal and fantasy like, very spirit/sprite elegant look. Fashion isn't just something superficial, it can also be very open, adventurous and no boundary.  

Sleek

 Since I'm currently home in bed sick I thought it would be a good time, as any, to share three new bits I got. One which I'm truly excited to have and show. 

  I've been in dire need of a new perfume. I resorted to "burrowing" my mum's. Needless to say, she didn't appreciate. Anyway, so here I am in Zara looking through they're fabulous sale and then I spot some perfume bottle testers. Being as curious as I am, I just had to have a sniff. I fell in love with the one called 'Iris' which I ended up getting for $12! It's a very delicate scent. Very girly and flowery with a hint of sweetness. I've worn it already, and it lasts a fairly long time. I wore it while I worked my 8 hour shift, and by closing time I could still smell a mingling scent. Very nice.

 A couple of weeks ago I ordered a Sleek blusher in 'Life's a peach'. We don't have Sleek here in PR, so I was able to get it on ebay. It just got here today in perfect conditions. The colour is gorgeous, a true peach which I've been searching for (for a long damn time). I can't wait to try it and give it a proper review!