WHEN A MAMA GETS TO “CLEAN UP”

Hi everyone! SO excited to be entering this new adventure. We already mentioned how long we've been waiting for this, so I am just elated to begin to tell you all about us and the things we love. First up, this cute off-the-shoulder number from Nordstrom. This mom of two toddlers doesn't get to dress up often, so I love any opportunity I get to "clean up". I wore this dress to my friend Jill's birthday/engagement announcement (Yay friend! SO happy for you!), and it was just perfect for this HOT middle-of-the-summer Texan weather: It is very comfortable and flowy, it has a nice "fresh" color, and it's off-shoulder, and if you follow all the world runways, you know that bare shoulders are here to stay. My choker is from Forever 21 at less than $5 (score!). Go to on our SHOP tab to get all the details about these items.

As for my makeup, my sister Elsa is the miracle-worker. She is a makeup and hair artist in Ecuador and she just moved to Houston a couple of months ago, so now it's like having my own personal glam squad! I know: I am LUCKY. You'll get to know her better in future posts, but for now, you can see our SHOP tab for the amazing magic potions, I mean, makeup products, that she used.

Thank you for visiting! If you have any questions or advice for us in this new endeavor, I'd love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below or email me at graciela@portsofstyle.com.

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