tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78419500360000054972024-02-29T23:39:33.391-06:00Mes RevesI am the long lost child of Oprah and Gayle Winfrey-King. Unfortunately, I am still lost and have yet to inherit my gazillion dollar trust fund. This unfortunate incident, coupled with my love for luxurious fashion has led me to learn how to mix high street fashion with the occasional designer pieces. So until the day that my parents decide to find me, welcome to my version of fashion with a somewhat lax budget. Enjoy!Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-62301661663413334882014-08-28T13:33:00.000-05:002014-08-28T13:33:41.950-05:00Ava Drake Capsule collectionSo... it's been a good while and my proper parents, Oprah and Gayle Winfrey still haven't found me. Money is running out and telling people that I am important because of who my long lost parents are, is not providing me with free things and a stress free life. I had to make some changes. So in hopes of trying to make my "parents" notice me, I have decided to become a designer. It's definitely a lot harder than I imagined and my nails can no longer hold on to a manicure thanks to the woes of the sewing machine, but alas...<br />
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Ladies and maybe one gent, I present to you <b>OUTFIT 1</b> (of 7) of the Ava Drake Capsule collection. All outfits will be presented on this blog and instagram over the weeks and will be available for purchase at ww.bezazboutique.com in December.<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-25397370548555011712014-06-14T14:05:00.002-05:002014-07-02T17:14:57.158-05:00In Preparation for Monday: #mywork<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-26967359925786384792014-04-01T16:15:00.002-05:002014-04-01T16:15:51.564-05:00Le Smoking SuitStyled by Victoria Starodumova.<br />
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Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-70426220882358767362014-01-29T13:41:00.000-06:002014-01-29T13:41:12.676-06:00ZOOT RIOTS! In a perfect world, my bank account will be endless and I will be wearing any one of these to work! Just think of all the food you can eat during lunch time and at 3:00 pm (the unofficial recess time for working adults)? The Dior and Celine ones are my favorites.<br />
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Are you dizzy yet? There is something about wearing stripes that just makes one look fashionable. When I think of stripes, I always imagine myself wearing one while standing in the middle of a lovely yacht. Of course, the wind will be blowing my hair like I am a stand in for Mariah Carey in one of her videos.<br /><br />
XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-65267697581620750952013-12-15T17:02:00.000-06:002013-12-15T17:02:51.441-06:00Museo Salvatore FerragamoFinally, the soul got fed...<br />
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This statement is definitely sacrilegious and I hate saying it aloud but I enjoyed the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo more than I did the Ufizi Gallery. All the Madonnas in the Ufizi gallery are spitting on me right now and it will probably reach my part of earth tomorrow...<br />
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Hope you are enjoying your Sunday, and until next time<br />
CIAO!
Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-77452435284953286962013-12-10T14:14:00.001-06:002013-12-10T14:14:52.597-06:00Oh dios mio!!! I bet you can figure out what was going through my mind at that very second: <br />
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Greetings from Florence and David's naked sculpture.<br />
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Yes, I know I have been MIA and I would love to promise that I will do better but that would be a lie. Let's see what happens in the upcoming months, shall we?<br />
My coat is by a new designer called Esmie Vie. I snagged it in her showroom when I accidentally, on purpose, showed up there un-invited during Milan's September fashion week. It was a classic case of mistaken identity. She thought I was the buyer from Saks she was expecting and I just kept my mouth shut till she buzzed me into her office. It all worked out in the end; for me at least, I got a lovely coat out of it:)<br />
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I do hope I am able to get back here soon. I have loads of stories from Milan that are just waiting to be shared. Wish me luck.Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-1839291427464464542013-09-09T14:33:00.001-05:002013-09-09T14:33:39.962-05:00Started from the middle and I'm still there...<b>So YES new friends!</b><br />
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Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-76359131024476022052013-08-29T17:28:00.000-05:002013-08-29T17:28:48.764-05:00Bellagio, better than Lake Como!!!! <br />
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Como, view from top of Cable car<br />
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New Friends! We met on the train<br />
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La Familia<br />
XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-47696008509646747012013-08-28T18:41:00.000-05:002013-08-28T18:41:07.783-05:00Embracing PumpkinJust a quickie post to let you know that I have not forgotten about you! Yes, I know, I know, I have been really bad with posts lately...<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-59646510118420015342013-08-11T12:14:00.000-05:002016-01-31T12:32:02.524-06:00Grenada-- IN THE MOUNTAINS WE LIVE!Driving around the Island...<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-39820432896998737142013-08-11T11:10:00.000-05:002013-08-11T11:10:26.742-05:00Swim timeYep! I sold my pinky to the devil and as a result, I am able to "swim" with accessories on. As for the dry hair, I gifted him my middle finger...<br />
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American Apparel bikini top; bottom from Victoria's Secret bathing suit collection<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-70009588154498192032013-08-07T07:09:00.000-05:002013-08-07T07:09:46.240-05:00View from the backyard poolMorning everyone!!!!!<br />
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Rebecca Taylor dress<br />
Roberto Cavalli glasses<br />
XOXO, back to drinking rum...Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-69981766084139258962013-08-03T10:11:00.001-05:002016-01-31T12:33:15.301-06:00On vacation---- in GRENADA!!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Converse kicks<br />
Ciao all! <br />
<br />Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-50461342424220167852013-07-28T14:38:00.002-05:002016-01-31T12:34:20.708-06:00Leaving for Colorado<i>We're off to see the in-laws</i><br />
<i>the wonderful In-Laws of Mine</i><br />
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Airport outfit:<br />
Asos leopard print swing dress and sunglasses<br />
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Pics of vacation to come<br />
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Silk blouse from a Brooklyn flea market<br />
Shorts: Equipment<br />
Belt: J-Crew<br />
Shoes- summer staple, Manolo Blahnik's Chaos sandals<br />
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You know, every time I list what I am wearing at the bottom of a post like I have done above, I feel like I should include things like:<br />
Hair: Weave<br />
Thighs: running<br />
Eyebrows: mostly mine but I have definitely colored in<br />
Seemingly flat stomach: Haven't yet eaten this morning<br />
Complexion: Make up with a sprinkle of amateur photoshop work<br />
Nose: Cursed<br />
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In any case, have a good rest of the weekend. On my way for sushi...<br />
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XOXO<br />
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We landed. And you know how some women, Beyonce comes to mind, go on and on about the instant connection and unexplainable love they have for their kid? Well... that still hasn't happened to me; however, my husband swears he experienced that exact feeling for Jamaica the moment we got out of the airport and onto the Jamaican asphalt. His love for the country, its people, culture, and food was so poignant it was contagious-- when in Rome... <u></u></div>
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Hope you guys are all doing alright.<br />
XOXO<br />
<br />Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-75662114625719894222013-06-16T21:18:00.000-05:002013-07-08T21:55:31.746-05:00NOLA--DAY 2!!!<br />
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Oceana Grill, The Central Grocery Muffuletta (line was out the door and around the building), Cafe Du Monde for beignets (same fate as Central Grocery), Ralph and Kacoo's for hush puppies, Mr. B's (great BBQ shrimp!), Grenades for breakfast, bread pudding and hush puppies at every single one of these locations (we were on a quest to find out who had the best) and a 4 hour conversation over wine at the Ritz's courtyard-- I never knew vacation without shopping as the main objective could be this much fun and fulfilling!<br />
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A margarita to wash down the Grenade I had for breakfast. Although I must confess, I don't think I actually drank any of it.<br />
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Oh, did I forget to mention the crawfish, pralines, boudin balls and divinity (extremely sugary candy) stops the boys demanded we make on top of everything I previously mentioned?<br />
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The courtyard at the Ritz. We stayed at this hotel and I must say, I did not have any complaints:) I love it when a hotel has such lovely decor that you and your travel companions plan ways of making a dash for it with the room dividers, consoles, chairs, paintings; the list goes on... elegantly placed around the lobby.<br />
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And... we're back to the Lone Star State (at the border of Texas and Louisiana)<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-12724729588084222512013-06-10T21:04:00.001-05:002013-06-16T00:20:32.473-05:00NOLA-- DAY 1!!!When one becomes a bonafide couple, one finds themselves dating other bonafide couples in hopes of forming a lasting couple squared relationship. My husband and I took one of our more promising couple squared relationships to the next level by going on a long weekend trip with them to New Orleans. Here are some pics I managed to snap. Hope you enjoy. I know we did!<br />
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Left Houston at 6:00 am for the drive to Louisiana, this was our first stop-- putting on makeup did not make it into this particular morning's routine.<br />
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Do you recognize the plantation used in the movie Django Unchained in above collage? It's official name is the Evergreen Plantation.<br />
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Looking over the balcony of the Oak Valley Plantation.<br />
Have a nice week everyone, will have day two pics (FOODDD!!!!) up soon.<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-18292949458849784882013-05-27T22:22:00.000-05:002013-05-28T13:25:52.823-05:00Sunset WillowHappy Memorial day everyone! For today's festivities, I made crab cakes and as always, was a very good helper to my Hubby while he was grilling. Well, maybe not a big help since there were a lot of mosquitoes out today. My whole body itches just thinking of it. <br />
I was able to snap a couple of pics for your entertainment. Hope you enjoy<br />
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I got this Printed Silk Organza Willow dress due to the print. It's so pretty and so vivid; I'm wrapped in sunset! I think I would have liked it more without the black net on top but this will do<br />
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Miu Miu snakeskin pink brogues and now behold! the crab cakes...<br />
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And they were quite enjoyable.<br />
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Doing the matrix to avoid a mosquito that was heading right for my face<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-65103110163300330232013-05-19T20:00:00.000-05:002013-05-19T20:00:56.225-05:00I DON'T CARE... I LOVE IT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>BUT I'M A 90S BITCH/</b><br />
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Shoes: Chaos by Manolo<br />
Shirt: American Apparel body suit<br />
Shorts: Esteban Cortazar at Net-A-Porter<br />
Earrings: J Crew<br />
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XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-42989343284264673722013-04-21T21:43:00.000-05:002016-01-31T12:40:54.949-06:00FUNNY FACE--- THINK PINK!"This is the only thing I have an allergic reaction to. Someone please fucking tell me why everyone loves pink?"<br />
(<i>Rachel Zoe Project, Season 5. Statement was in reference to a pink swatch she was considering for her upcoming collection)</i><br />
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Well Rachel... waste no time trying to figure this out in your pretty little head because I found the answer:<br />
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First, the most obvious and duh answer, it's a good break from the staples: black, grey, and white; however, the TRUE answer is... because the classic movie, Funny Face, told us to!<br />
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Pink Clothes, pink washer and dryer, pink iron, pink car, pink walls, pink rooms. "The great American woman who waits for me to tell them what to wear should be immersed in all things pink" (Ms. Prescott, Editor of Quality Magazine--Funny Face). This command lives on in a way that other colors just cannot seem to. I mean, why wasn't it topaz? <br />
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So this is me not bucking at all-- pink Halston Heritage Peplum blouse.<br />
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American Apparel dress<br />
Manolo Blahnik Chaos sandals<br />
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Have a "smarvelous" week<br />
XOXO<br />
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PS: Excuse my ashy elbows, I have learned to live with them since they seem to be a constant companion. Hopefully, you will too.Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-83651347162754417422013-04-14T19:09:00.000-05:002016-01-31T12:41:21.022-06:00Sword Fight!!!<br />
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This skirt is not really made for any kind of strenuous activity but my Nephew does not really care about that. He demanded I play swords with him and well, he is way too cute for me to ever say no.<br />
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Milly top<br />
Moschino skirt<br />
Manolo Blahnik Chaos sandals<br />
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XOXO<br />
Have a great week.Ava Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841950036000005497.post-34311820067615400782013-04-07T12:57:00.000-05:002016-01-31T12:42:02.091-06:00Peacock SundayI am in love with lounge wear, so when I saw these Vince silk drawstring pants I had to have it. They do nothing for one's body shape but the way it feels against your skin, coupled with the fact that it is currently on sale made it worth the purchase.<br />
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To dress it up for an afternoon meal, I accessorized it with this peacock sweater from Topshop and bold jewelry. And of course after lunch, since they are basically pyjama pants, I was able to start my post meal ritual of rubbing my over full belly without the hassles of say... trying to unbutton my jeans or pulling the band of my garment over my belly for some breathing room.<br />
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Earrings are from J Crew and necklace is Kenneth Lane.<br />
Wish you all a happy Sunday and see you next week<br />
XOXOAva Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299584878258607699noreply@blogger.com3