A Moorish touch

 

Throwback to visiting Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech. <3

I’ve always noticed so many similarities between Morocco and Mexico when it comes to architecture, from the vibrant colors and tiles to the courtyards and beautiful use of arches. I imagine much of this can be traced back to Spanish colonialism and its Moorish influence.

For instance, Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul and studio in CDMX immediately reminded me of so many places I saw in Morocco. Same for the Botanical Garden of Oaxaca - add to that the cactus galore and you’re immediately transported.

XO XO, Marilou Isabel

Étiquette with Baronne de Rothschild

My current hyper fixation, savoir-vivre french style with a touch of extreme honesty.

Baronne Nadine de Rotschild  believes elegance is a discipline, not simply an aesthetic. Her rules were famously precise: never complain or explain, dress with intention, master the art of hosting, lie about your age, deny deny deny and always dress to please your husband.

She also believed beauty is not given to everyone, but charm can always be cultivated just as being in a good mood.

Her signature style: leopard print, polka dots, long pearl necklaces, and perfectly brushed hair: always polished, never accidental. Obsessed!! I need her etiquettes books asap...

XO XO, Marilou Isabel

Put a nice bow on it

Hi Ladies,

If you like it, then put a bow on it 🎀

It was my birthday weekend, y’all!

I knew immediately when I saw this dress at Zara that I NEEDED it. It had been sold out for the longest time, and then randomly, while scrolling last week, I came across one last size S. I never clicked “add to cart” so fast.

It arrived right on time and fit perfectly — although I probably could’ve gotten an XS since I don’t really have big boobs lol.

Anywho… I felt like a princess the whole night. That bow at the back of the dress made me feel like a literal God-given gift lol.

I’m kind of thinking about shortening it and turning it into a fun little party dress so I can repurpose it and wear it again.

JXOXO, Marilou Isabel 

Leopard is a neutral!

 

Hi Ladies,

There’s just something about a leopard dress that I can’t resist. Maybe it’s the inner wannabe Jersey girl in me, but I truly never get tired of it. Watching The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Jerseylicious in my 20s definitely had an impact on my fashion perspective. Somewhere along the way, leopard became a neutral in my mind—and honestly, I stand by it.

It’s fun, a little bold, and somehow still goes with everything. The perfect print, if you ask me. And I feel so blessed that I get to go to church in such a beautiful setting. Truly having pinch-me moments every Sunday

Xo xo , Marilou Isabel

Le souvenir de ce jour...

Hi Ladies, 

I had such a wonderful little photoshoot session yesterday with my babies at the beach. Sunset was pretty and breeze was perfect. I realize I do not have as many pictures of me and them together so I decided to start organizing some more impromptu photoshoot sessions and capture those moments.

The title of the blog is my favourite song by Jenifer (French people will know the reference) it talks about how the memory of this day means more than anything, Awww!!

XO XO , Marilou Isabel

Bringing back wearing heels casually

Hi ladies,

Something really ignited in me with the passing of Dolly Parton. I honestly feel so much joy watching her old videos, seeing her completely glammed up, every outfit, every glamorous hairstyle, and every pair of heels. It all inspires me so much. It made me realize that as women, we are here to inspire others simply by being fully ourselves, whatever that looks like for each of us. 

I have always wanted to get ultra dolled up and wear heels even for a casual outing, but I would often hold myself back because I felt like I would be out of place or stand out too much. First world problems, I know lol!

So I have decided to embrace that part of myself instead of holding it back. YES, I love the sparkle. YES, I love the glam. YES, I love dressing up to go get coffee . I love the heels. I want to wear whatever makes me feel happy, beautiful, and confident, even if I am a little more dressed up than everyone else.  When I used to live in London, I absolutely adored that part of the city - no one looks at you, you get to wear whatever you want. Here in Mexico, people are a bit more traditional and fit in the box a bit more so you do get some looks here and there but nothing too crazy. 

This one of for you Dolly!! Just a casual Sunday OOTD with my doggie Lulu.

XOXO, Marilou Isabel