Inspiring: J Crew Holiday 2012

 

Yes, I am subscribed to J Crew. Seriously who would have thought I'd fall so deeply in love with J Crew? Perhaps it was Jenna Lyons.

The mix and match of glitter, plaid, bow ties, bold bright jewelry, and jeans just does it for me.

Add some unique pumps, over the shoulders blazer and black framed glasses - you've been Jenna'd.

Not only I am looking at J Crew and Jenna for some holiday inspiration but everyday work and job interview inspirations. It's classy, comfortable and fun.

T Magazine: Karlie Kloss in Nicaragua

 

Read the Issue: 

www.nytimes.com t-magazine/travel-issue

THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE
Edition: Winter Travel 2012
Cover: Model: Karlie Kloss wearing THE ROW
Place: Crater Santiago, Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua
Photography: Ryan McGinley

"The winter travel issue of T kicks off in Nicaragua, where the model Karlie Kloss explores the country's charms before the rest of the jet set arrives." 

I am beyond happy that The New York Times chose Nicaragua as one of their jetsetting options - Nicaragua is well endowed with virgin beaches, luxe hotels, friendly locals and tourists, volcanoes, green farmlands, and breathtaking views from San Juan del Sur to Matagalpa to Corn Island. I only hope future Style magazines as great and opinionated as TNYT continue to promote not only style but rare scenes that have been overshadowed by politics and constant fear of Latin America's security - which by the way, Nicaragua continues to be #1 SAFEST Country in Central America.

PS.

Dear T Magazine,

 Nicaragua also offers a wide span of emerging design talent such as Shantall Lacayo, Vicente Castellon, Marynes Arguello, ... perhaps you'll us a call next time your in town and let us know if you need pieces for your next styling session.

Best,

AB

Get to Know: ESTEFAN

It's been weeks since I've truly dedicated some time to my dear ol' blog. So I emailed a few of my Nicaraguan designer friends some silly questions so we can get to know them a little better. first up, new bag lady designer, Estefania Lacayo. Lacayo's label ESTEFAN has been blowing up a storm in Nicaragua with her debut collection 'POP ART' which reminds me of lip-inspired pieces by DVF, Charlotte Olympia and specially Solange Azagury-Partridge. she is definitely one to watch for (as were all the designers/exhibitors of Nicaragua Diseña 2012). Like her stuff? then maybe you should LIKE her facebook fan page ;)

Cual diseñador internacional te inspira?
Me inspiran muchos por el estilo como Victoria Beckham, Chloé, Elie Saab, Raf Simons para Jil Sander y Dior, Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia para Valentino, J.Mendel, Giambattista Valli, Carven... y por la personalidad Coco Chanel 

La ultima cancion que bajastes para Ipod?
Video Games - Lana del Rey

Si no fueras diseñadora, serias?
Arquitecta o pintora, no puedo imaginar estar en otro ámbito que no sea el arte.

Cual fuerza de naturaleza te consideras: Agua, Fuego, Tierra o Aire?
A pesar de ser signo de tierra, me gusta mucho el agua, porque corre en todo, nutre y fluye sin presión.

Tu bloguero de moda favorito?
Me encanta tu blog, saber de tu mundo alla y siempre con un pie en Nicaragua, tambien me gusta el de Garance Dore.

Link: http://www.garancedore.fr/

Cual fue tu disfraz de Halloween?
No soy fan del Halloween pero si de los disfraces, y me encanta disfrazarme de los 50-60's o de gata.

Quien consideras un(a) revolucionario(a) en el mundo de la moda?
Definitivamente Coco Chanel, me encanta la seguridad en si misma, su coraje para seguir y su entrega al trabajo, ademas de que sin su estilo e ideas las mujeres de su época hubieran usado por mucho mas tiempo ropa incomoda.

 

 

(Nicaragua Diseña 2012)

(my favorite Raf Simons for Jil Sander collection

Spring Summer 2011 Milan)

Street Style: Panama City, Panama

 

the one and only street style picture i have on file from my trip to panama for panama fashion week 2012. i lost my battery and battery charger at the model fitting. womp womp.

these pictures are from day 1 fashion week. a cocktail party at Tantalo hotel lounge at Casco Viejo. great hotel, great drinks, delicious appetizers, and an amazing view.

more pictures to come however, most are already up on shantall's fan page.

best,

Nicaragua Diseña 2012

The Nicaraguan Tourism Board and Nicaraguan designer, Shantall Lacayo join forces in search of Nicaraguan designers and artists to participate in the first official design fair dedicated to Nicaraguan innovative design, “Nicaragua Diseña 2012” which translates to Nicaragua Designs 2012. The fair’s objective is to offer new generations of artists and independent designers an opportunity to showcase their diverse innovations and trends at a cultural and creative incubator to a general and international public.

“NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” will be an event completely dedicated to the support and promotion of Nicaraguan creativity in order to attract potential international buyers. During these two days, the audience will be able to enjoy a design incubator that explores diverse stems of creativity while culturally indulging themselves with new ideas and trends in the fashion design, architecture, furniture, visual art, and much more. This event will be a platform for the top Nicaraguan emerging and independent artists, design institutes and businesses. The fair will encourage the consumption of designs labeled as “designed and made in Nicaragua” and showcase the best Nicaraguan workmanship quality as well as their artistic potential. The fair’s target market will extend to trend makers, business investors, press, design professionals, potential clients, celebrities, universities, buyers, and general public.  “NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” will set Nicaragua apart as a potential and multi-faceted country not only in Latin America but internationally through the exhibition of young and modern talented entrepreneurs.

“NICARAGUA Diseña 2012” has currently started and will conclude the reception of applications by August 30th, 2012. The following design categories are being summoned: Fashion design, Accessories, Shoes, Architecture, Gardening, Furniture, Contemporary design, Art, Textile design, and Digital design. 

This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center in Managua on October 21 – 22, 2012. 

General questions can be addressed to the e-mail: info@shantalllacayo.com.

ARE YOU NICARAGUAN?

YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

EMAIL US!

Harper's Bazaar Argentina and Shantall Lacayo

 

Harper's Bazaar Argentina

July 2012

Wool Coat $1,900 - Fall/Winter 2012 Shantall Lacayo

Leather Pants $950 - Fall/Winter 2012 Shantall Lacayo

Inspiring: Olivia Palermo

serioussssly Olivia! why do you always look so damn awesome!?

here she is again, impeccable at the Valentino show

Couture week Fall 2012

at Paris, France

and of course, wearing Valentino Spring 2012
with crystal studded Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

Trend Report: Floral Blazers

 

Spring / Summer 2012 'Floral' Collections :

J. Crew

Christopher Kane

Balmain

Celine Resort

Louis Vuitton

Mary Katrantzou

Erdem

Etro

 

Shopping for a Floral Blazer ?

Black Floral Print Blazer for 45 British Pounds on River Island

Elizabeth & James, Bruce Floral Print Silk Jacket for $395 on Net-A-Porter

not a jacket, not a blazer but a Hawaiian Floral Bomber Jacket for 48 British Pounds on Topshop

Bloggers Rockin' Floral Blazers :

Folake Kuye Huntoon of stylepantry.com wearing Zara blazer

Via Fashion Gone Rouge tumblr

Antonia of Swedish Love Affair wearing a floral blazer

Event: Vicente Castellon S/S 2012

 

THE PLACE

PRIVATE HOME

INTERMEZZO AREA, MANAGUA, NICARAGUA

Marina Jacoby opens for Vicente Castellon SS 2012

 THE SHOW STARTS!

( Vicente Castellon Spring / Summer 12 PICTURES HERE )

Vicente Castellon and his models take

 THE FINAL WALK

Vicente Castellon and his muse, Krista Brown.

THANK YOU VICENTE.

THE END.

Event: Vicente Castellon S/S 2012

VC constantly reminds us on Facebook "aquí seguimos trabajando, porque en Nicaragua hay moda y talento de sobra" which translates into "we're still working, because in Nicaragua there is fashion and so much more talent". He's an enthusiastic young Nicaraguan designer, who can now cross out "First Runway Show" off his fashionable bucket list with a note reading "Awesome!"

VC SS12 can only be described as On Trend - from splashes of color to spring nautical to eclectic prints to the inevitable color-blocking trend. Definitely a collection for all women and all occasions. There is no reason why you wouldn't like it or wear it, he does it all!

I got my eyes set on a few pants, maxi dresses, stripe blazer and midis - yep, I kinda want it all!

Congrats VICENTE! You did it! So when's the next show? ;)

Shoes: Sara's Fashion

Hair: Carlos Corrales / Max Salon

Accessories: Fabrizio Giannone

Vicente Castellon ---> Facebook Fan Page

Vicente Castellon ---> Twitter

Vicente Castellon ---> Website

more pictures tomorrow ;)

Event Style : Vicente Castellon S/S 2012

Nicaraguan Stylist & Creative Director, Norma Gomez of NINI Fashion Style wearing her own designs with accessories from Joyería Regine's

Julia wearing NINI Fashion Style trousers

 

 Bright, Bold Color-Blocking

The Crazy Fashionistas,

Alejandra Delgado, EIC of Revista Revüe

Mariu Lacayo, Stylist / Boutique Owner of Ponte Vecchio

yours truly, Alicia Beatrice

Norma Gomez, Stylist / Designer

Mariu Lacayo & Nicaraguan leather artisan designer of KUERO, Ana Alexandra Velazquez.

Ana Alexandra's brown boots, white wristlet, and fringe necklace are of her own designs. 

Alex Castillo & Arlen America, Con Aroma A Mujer TV host

Arlen & I

Moodboard : LOVE!

I love February because everything is pink and red (I'm such a girl) and I'm adding neon to the mix, I feel sexy in neon and if I score neon and leopard printed lingerie even better...what can I say? All eyes on me ;) Happy LOVE n FRIENDSHIP month! xoxo!

Moodboard consists of Jason Wu neon Spring 2012 gown, Charlotte Olympia masako silk-satin pumps, Deborah Marquit neon Italian lace bra, John Galliano haute couture 2012 and other random photos.

I Feel Like: Part 4

i feel like...i miss amy

it's been 6 months

we will never forget you

rip

 Jean Paul Gaultier | Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

 Jean Paul Gaultier | Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

video Jean Paul Gaultier | Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

remember Chanel Pre-Fall 2008 ? also inspired by Amy

"Brought up-to-date, the look involves towering beehives and Amy Winehouse-meets-Daphne Guinness eyeliner...." - Style.com

 

 

Model: Masha Novoselova

Photo: Style.com

 black eyeliner and cat eyes will never be the same