My Top 5: 2013 Moments

Top 5: Nicaragua Diseña 2013

so much work, drama, talent, and fun. one of my favorite projects and a growing design incubator that will surely keep getting bigger and better each year. 

Top 4: Shantall Lacayo

this year we participated in events and meetings in Panama, Dominican Republic, New York, Mexico and obviously Nicaragua. it will take many more years to get to where we want to go...we are constantly inspired by Karl Lagerfeld's insatiable drive of ever changing work and in my case, women like Jenna Lyons and Aliza Licht inspire me to stay focused.

Top 3: Pre-Fall 2014 - Chanel

Honestly, I don't understand the negative hoopla around this collection. I don't identify myself as a potential Chanel customer but I appreciate the Cowboy/Indian inspiration and their outrageous set. I'm sure I can find a budget friendly high neck prairie blouse somewhere...

Top 2: Queen B

All hail 'Yonce and her dope album.
'Nuf said.




TOP 1: Me, Myself, and I

Despite losing my best friend to a drunk driver in New York in July. I returned to NY with a heavy heart in August after ND13 for SL's first NY show. While my bff's mom and brother wished me well, they also wished me safety. I was afraid and felt alone. But I kept my head up and worked hard - because I know she would have wanted that. She never wanted me to give up - more over, be happy. And NY in some twisted way made me happy. The hustle & lights motivate me to keep going and shine on - from the quick steps New Yorkers take everyday to and from work in chilling weather, to running along the Hudson and leaving it all behind for a drink or two at happy hour at the irish pub next to the office building. I have no doubt I'm built to make it in NY but I can't stop to think, Family First. Although, I was offered a temp job late Sept. and was given the chance to experience food, wine and spirits public relations - I'll be taking my talents to South Beach to be closer to home & family. I live and love my life but I love my family even more. 2013 gave me strength .... I wonder what I'll get in 2014.

Mis Top 5: Momentos ND 2013

Top #1 Momento en Nicaragua Diseña 2013

- todo el publico nacional e internacional y diseñadores enamorados de la ex-participante a Miss Teen, Tishany Brown - en especial para la pasarela de Olman Castillo -

Top #2 Momento en Nicaragua Diseña 2013

- WTF!? ese bolso es una replica directa de los bolsos hula-hoop de la colección Spring Summer 2013 de Chanel :/ pero si ame la mayoria de la colección. no sabia que este diseñador de misses era bueno. los detalles de bordado hecho en Masaya eran hermosos. Colección: Carlos Rene Cruz -

Top #3 Momento en Nicaragua Diseña 2013

- se cae o no se cae el detalle? esta y otra modelo un poco estresada que se cayera el detalle en oro del busto - por cierto 1 de mis favoritos looks de los diseñadores emergentes. Colección: Engel Valle -

Top #4 Momento en Nicaragua Diseña 2013

- amoooooooooooo el look completo de la diseñadora! are you wearing THE Valentino studded pumps? Colección: ESTEFAN de Estefania Lacayo -

Top #5 Momento en Nicaragua Diseña 2013

- esta modelo no sabe modelar con bolsos. el pobre bolso estaba volando por todos lados. q mal porque el bolso HC por Haydee Callejas esta precioso. Colección: MISS B de Claudia Bolt

Fotografia: Jorge Mejia
Fotografia: Julio Rosales

Beauty: Chanel Spring 2013 Couture

Hair & makeup featured feathery effects at Chanel Spring 2013 Couture show.

"There's nothing more elegant than a certain kind of melancholia," Lagerfeld mused. And surely there is nothing that induces melancholia like the transience of beauty. 

via Style.com by Tim Blanks

What I Wore: NYE Party

It's quite difficult to appreciate yet again my terrible pictures but I wore a black jumpsuit by BCBG MaxAzria to my NYE party on the Carnival Destiny cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman along with some basic black pumps by Elin Kling for GUESS Marciano and Forever 21 necklace.

What I Wore: the actual black BCBG jumpsuit - screen shot from BCBG website

 

my inspirations: Nanette Lepore SS13 RTW

my inspirations: former Harper's Bazaar Russia editor and current freelance writer, Miroslava Duma @ Paris Fall 2012 Haute Couture Street Style

more photos of Miroslava Duma: the street fashion 5xpro blog

my inspirations: MANGO campaign

 

my inspirations: model, Lina Zhang @ Paris Fall 2012 Haute Couture Street Style

before Chanel Haute Couture show

more photos of Lina Zhang: http://vanessajackman.blogspot.com

 

Inspiring: Rachel Bilson

 

Who: Rachel Bilson

Where: Sunglass Hut in Santa Monica to launch the Spring 2012 collection

Wearing: white Chanel sunglasses, red wide-leg Isabel Marant, ShoeMint Chloe platforms, Vanessa Bruno blazer and white top and an Elizabeth and James fox necklace.

 

Did You Know?

Rachel Bilson is the Style Director for Sunglass Hut

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 

Inspiring: Jessica Alba

 

Chanel Resort 2012 dress, black Chanel quilted clutch and Chanel fine jewelry including a cuff, rings and studded earrings completed with Giuseppe Zanotti black-bow detailed and pleated platform pumps.

photo via People Stylewatch

Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 look paired with black satin Sergio Rossi ‘Midlay’ pumps

photo via Red Carpet Fashion Awards

Jenni Kayne Spring 2012 look with an added black Kate Spade New York ‘Caroline’ sweater paired with Jimmy Choo ‘Crown’ sandals

Quote: Karl Lagerfeld

"I’m very much down to earth, just not this earth." 

— Karl Lagerfeld

Trending: Dipped Hems

Zoe Saldana wearing Balmain Resort 2012 at "Colombiana" Screening at the Regal South Beach in Miami, Florida.

Demi Lovato wearing BCBG dress, Christian Louboutin shoes at Teen Choice Awards.  

Kourtney Kardashian wearing Blaque Label dress, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chanel clutch at Teen Choice Awards. Styled by Monica Rose

Dianna Agron at Glee: The 3D Concert Movie screening at the Regency Village Theater, California. She wore a Christian Cota tulip wrap sleeveless dress, Camilla Skovgaard shoes, a Ferragamo bag, Cathy Waterman earrings and bracelet, and an H. Stern ring.

Heather Morris at Glee Fox Party

Olivia Palermo at the amfAR Inspiration Gala wearing Bensoni's Spring 2010 collection with a pair of Charlotte Olympia pumps.

Picture Via: WhoWhatWear Polka Dot trend report