"Breathing Life"

Now that my yoga practice has become a vital thing in my daily routine, like having breakfast, my whole environment has change in a significant way, the world I see now is different, and most of the time I have to blame my yoga for that.
Michael O. Snyder, has taken the connection of yoga and what surrounds us in a whole new level, blending yoga asanas with nature to show the importance of bringing the natural world to our urban lives.

The photographer uses the yogi’s breath as a metaphor to show how even the simple act of breathing is tied to our environments. 

Though these images may look like paintings, they really are photographs! Snyder used an in-camera double exposure technique to blend the images of the poses with images of the park.

The effect is stunning: a seamless integration of human and plant forms that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

for more of his work follow this link.
thanks to doyouyoga.com for the pictures

#Wedinspiration

Desde que Mr. Velez me propuso matrimonio, han ocurrido una cantidad inimaginable de cosas que no pensé que me fueran a pasar como futura novia.

Desde que tengo 10 años ( o hasta menos)llevo planeando mi boda. Me he imaginado yo caminando hacia el altar, con un vestido blanco y largo que va deslisandose detrás mío. También me imaginaba un salón lleno de gente celebrando conmigo un día tan feliz, y entonces pensaba que todo lo tenía solucionado. (ja-ja)

Y aunque mi cuenta regresiva todavía es larga, estos meses han sido un sube y baja de ideas, entre lugares, colores, invitados y un millón de cosas mas. Por eso voy a tomar mi blog como un medio de exploración, y mientras lentamente voy decidiendo los pequeños detalles, voy a estar compartiendo muchas ideas, que posiblemente le puede servir a novias como yo que aunque creían que todo lo tenían resuelto, les falta mucha tela por cortar.

Esta semana me imaginé un matrimonio organizado por el gran Gatsby y de novia Blair Waldorf

 

 

gracias a Pinterest por las imagenes, pudes seguir mis boards aquí para mas inspiración 

Cozy in Black and White - inspiration

Finally after a lot of searching and going from place to place looking for the right one, Mr. Velez and I have found a wonderful 1BR apartment very close to NY. 

Now we are looking into how to make it our own. For me things like space and light is a must, and quality over quantity is another thing to keep in mind. For our bedroom we look into coziness in different shades of black and white.

Here is my inspiration. Soon I'll show how it came up in our room.

 

Thanks to Pinterest for the pictures... for more go to my Home board HERE
& for random daily inspiration go HERE

The non-diamond kind of girl

For some girls, having a shiny diamond ring is something expected after getting engaged, but I know a lot of girls that are not a diamond type of girl, which is expected in a world where we are destined to be beautifully different in any way possible, and that is what this post is about, an inspiration board for a bride to be (or any girl) who are looking for something that goes further than a shiny diamond ring.

inspiration

Last friday a new version of Cinderella came to theaters, and yet I haven't got the time (nor the company) to go and see it. This is my favorite movie of all times, and I have seen the cartoon version thousands of times (yes, I know most of the lines in the movie).

One of my favorite things of cinderella is the fairy godmother, sometimes I identify myself more with her than with cinderella, we are two both clumsy ladies, and we both like to shine on.

Thats why I chose this week to be inspired by the sparkles and glitter that flows around us, here are some of my favorite ways to put some glitter to my life. And its fine, it last longer than midnight. 

Shiny shoes for daylight and a glittery dress for night time

I'm still obsessed with the makeup of the Chanel Haute Couture SS2014 , and if you have dark spots around your eyes, you can put some stars on :) 

Glitter Donuts? Yes please! 

A house full of shine would be the ideal hose for me, but if you are living with a Mr. that doesn't feel the glitter as much as you do, you can put some little pieces around the house 

Alexander McQueen

Remembering one of the greatest designers of our times... 

Colores de Wes Anderson

Honoring his 9 nominations to the Oscars, this week inspiration goes to one of my favorite directors.

My experience with Wes Anderson's movies is kind of early, but it took me a couple of movies to realize that he is now one of my favorites directors. It´s just matter of letting yourself go by his art direction and the complicity with colors and OCD.

Lecturas de Domingo

Happy 2015! 

New things are coming up and they are amazing, today is the perfect time to start new projects, and keep working on the old ones. For me its has been a fresh new start in so many ways. I'm engaged to my best friend, I'm becoming a yoga hyper crazy lover, I keep working on my own brand and now that I have New York around the corner where I can find inspiration everywhere.

Tiempos the maria will be a mixture of bridal inspiration with a yoga journal, tricks and guidelines from my experience as a fashion designer, and tons of ideas for a great and simple living.

Also Little Reveries, my accessories line will be coming back with a new season of hand painted bags and wallets now selling in Bogota and in the U.S. 

Follow me on instagram, facebook and twitter. I promise it will be filled of hashtagas, food porn, yoga challenges and pretty pictures. Also a lot of things you will be very interested.

Love.

Maria Pash 

The making of....

I'm baack! , Llena de trabajos, proyectos y mucha inspiración para compartir.

Estos últimos meses el universo me ha demostrado que la única forma de ser feliz es haciendo lo que en verdad te gusta, no es fácil y da muchísimo miedo, pero hasta ahora ha sido una buena aventura.

Cuando uno decide seguir sus sueños necesita estar encontrando inspiración constantemente, cosas que le recuerden a uno que al final todo va a valer la pena. Y aunque no considere a Ralph Lauren como un visionario, este video me hizo ver que tenemos muchas cosas en común.

Buena semana a todos!



IN HIS OWN WORDS from EGGO Creative Shop on Vimeo.

Feliz Viernes Negro

Hoy celebro porque mi color favorito tiene su propio día!. Dejando a un lado todos los que estan gastando lo que no tienen en ofertas de cosas que no necesitan, hoy me tomo este viernes de negro!,y el clima de Bogota al parecer también… 

Mi viernes negro consiste de un chocolate, tinto , decoración en negro, y un clima muy oscuro .

Minimal Week

Sometimes is better go less to get more, being simple and minimal. This week I'm inspired be the minimal, the simple and the easy way of living. 

Menos es mas, hay veces donde es mejor cuando las cosas son simples y minimas. Esta semana estoy inspirada en lo minimal, una forma mas facil y simple de vivir.

1. Try a clean and simple outfit with some black white & grey and an easy shape, If you are not much into oversized outfits try a mix of a large top and skinny pants, its super faltering and great if you want to hide some extra unwanted things

Un atuendo simple, con colores neutros y una silueta amplia, sí no te sientes cómoda usando ropa amplia (como yo) trata de mezclar una camisa amplia con unos pantalones ajustados, buenísima forma de esconder ciertas partes del cuerpo que no queremos mostrar 

2. dress up your table with some natural flowers, go and take a walk and bring some simple and beautiful flowers, and no need to go crazy with a lot of arrangements ,a few of greatness is always better.

Viste el comedor con flores naturales, da un paseo a tu parque mas cercano y trae unas flores a casa, pero solo unas cuantas, no es necesario llenar el florero, a veces solo se necesita un poco de belleza.

3. Nothing prettier than natural looking, a little bit of mascara, some lipstick and blush and you are ready to go!, don't hide yourself into layers and layers of makeup. 

No hay nada mas hermoso que verse natural,un poco de rimel , labial y rubor y estas lista para tu dia, no es bueno esconderse en kilos de maquillaje. 

4. Too many things to do this week?, get organized, and edit that long list of thing yo have to do, try to focus on the real important duties and make them well, better to feel better on a few successes than a lot of failures. 

Muchas cosas que hacer esta semana?, tomate un momento para hacer una lista de lo que en verdad tienes que hacer , en vez de estar haciendo un millón de cosas que de pronto y al final no eran necesarias,mejor ser exitosa en pocos logros que fallar en un millón de cosas a medio hacer.

5. Yumy and easy Caprese Salad Bites , all you need is cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls a leaf of basil and some balsamic vinegar. 

Delicioso y facil, Ensalada de Caprese en bocados, solo necesitas tomates cherry, bolitas de mozzarella, hojas de albahaca  y vinagre balsamico.

I hope after you read this at least you try one of them, believe me it would change your week 

Espero que después de leer esta lista al menos trates alguna de estas cosas, prometo que va a cambiarte la semana así sea un poco. 

A Fresh Start { Weekly Inspiration }

This week is all about being fresh and feeling cool. Remember start with your inside, everything in you will reflect your environment, so make sure to have a fresh mind this week, try not to worry much,and have a positive attitude, things come better in this way.

1. To fill yourself freshly, this amazing recipe of shrimp and mango ceviche, very colorful and healthy will fill yourself and of course will make you feel fresh and healthy. (get the recipe here)

2. A Yummy Face ! Helps to brighten a dull complexion and reduce redness in the facial areas and such. A natural DIY delicious spa for your face, great to revitalize all the nutrients from your skin and have a fresh and natural look ( click here for the recipe )

3. Try a ponytail, doesn't matter the type of hair of the occasion, a well pulled out ponytail could be as simple fresh and easy for a regular day but also very minimal and elegant for a job interview or a nice meeting 

4. For a great week full of freshness its necessary to have a lot of fresh air, either a bbq or just a lunch break in your nearest park, just hope the weather gets cold and a little bit of fresh air ends up in a run away rainy surprise 

5. And Finally to inspire this fresh week W Korea goes with a little splash on May with model Sigrid Agren, fresh and simple! 

Esta semana es todo sobre estar y sentirse fresco. Recuerda que todo comienza desde dentro tuyo, todo lo que pasa dentro de tu cuerpo y mente se vera reflejado en todo tu alrededor, así que asegurate de pensar y sentirte lo mas refrescante posible, trata de no preocuparte de mas y tener una actitud positiva, las cosas vienen mejor de esta manera.

1. Y como todo comienza por dentro, esta receta de ceviche de camarones y mango no solo te va a hacer sentir refrescante, también es muy nutritiva. la receta aquí

2. Para una cara deliciosa, esta receta ( que no es para comer) Va a ayudar a que el complejo de tu piel se vea mas rejuvenecido y ayuda con esas áreas rojas de tu piel. Con ingredientes al alcance de tu cocina estas mascarillas son perfectas para revitalizar todos los nutrientes de tu piel. mas info aqui

3. Intenta una cola de caballo esta semana, es perfecta para cualquier tipo de pelo y cualquier ocasión, puede ser tan fácil y cómodo para un día normal, como también perfecto y elegante como para una entrevista o una reunión 

4. La semana tiene que ir acompañada de mucho aire fresco, ya sea para un bbq o simplemente en la hora del almuerzo en un parque cerca a tu trabajo , solo esperar qye el clima no convierta este poco de aire fresco en un aguacero sorpresa.

5. Y para terminar esa semana un poco de inspiración de la revista W Korea con un splash en Mayo junto a la modelo Sigrid Agren, fresco y simple.

Sources: Pinterest, Wkorea.com, dropdeadgorgeousdaily.com, miravalresorts.com

Time to escape - This week inspiration

My inspiration for this week is escaping mode. 6 things to try this week to escape from your regular days withs simple amazing ideas:

1. A mini road trip on the weekends, the vespa car is a good option, but you can use your regular car

2. If you are not much into going out lets make some revolution in your kitchen, try this No-Bake Greek Yogurt & Berry Cheesecake. Healthy, rich in protein from Barerootgirl.com

3. Go to a museum!, and be inspired by the stories behind great pieces, while you enjoy the silence and peace of the place. 

4. Go for a walk, there's always something amazing around the corner, and while you do that wear a nice pair of t-strap flat, you know , to enjoy the ride.

5. Change your day every day by doing some Morning Yoga Secuence, It will make your day a better day, I'll promise 

6.Stop for a second and enjoy everything is around you, now is the time to escape and to enjoy what life brings to you every day

Happy Week!!

Get Inspired!

This week seems very cold and grey and looks like the colorful and warm spring is not very close from now, but here is a board full of things to warm up this week and make it very playful.

1. Sun or no sun, black sunglasses for every morning 

2. A perfect indoor jungle, to refresh the cold environment and clean some dirty air.

3. Shiny eyes?, why not! put some glitter on (literally) ,Glitter Lashes From Chanel Fall 13

4. Nice things to have inside your pocket, Instant Comfort Pocket Box - Jumping pig 

5. Have a fancy lunch this week,Oyster & Scallop Tartare w/ Ginger Dressing

6. Be in love, and let them fall for you, be as sweet as Candy by Prada 

Sources: Tumblr & Pinterest 

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