Parallel Universe: Eddie Borgo and Karla Castillo

Eddie Borgo Tassel Drop Earring ($320)

Eddie Borgo Pave Cone Tassel Necklace ($315)

Eddie Borgo's Accomplishments:

In 2010 Eddie Borgo was awarded runner up in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and in 2011, Eddie Borgo won the CFDA Swarovski Award for innovation in accessory design.

Shop Eddie Borgo > http://www.kirnazabete.com/designers/eddie-borgo

Karla Castillo Tassel Drop Black Floral Earring (price upon request)

Karla Castillo Tassel "Spanish Dancer" Necklace (price upon request)

Karla Castillo's Accomplishments:

In 2012 Karla Castillo participated in the first edition of Nicaragua Diseña and presented her "On The Rocks" collection to the Nicaraguan public. In 2013, along with new Nicaraguan (Miami based) fashion designer, Marynes Arguello - they successfully held their first trunk show at The Hangar in Miami, Florida.

Shop Karla Castillo > https://www.facebook.com/KCjoyeria

The Details: Halo

" I found a way to let you in
But, I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now " - Halo, Beyonce

inspired by ballet dancing goddesses living in Spain?

an effect that Ghesquière called “invading nature” 

the halo, a perfect minimalistic addition to his modern architectural collection.

perhaps, i'll spruce up my hair accessories...turbans, check. gossip girl headbands, so four years ago. metal halos worn backwards, hello 2013 must have [must try] accessory.

Balenciaga Spring 2013 RTW

Photo: Marcus Tondo/GoRunway.com

Photo Via: Vogue

Obsessed: Kanye West choker

Christine Centenera, Harper's Bazaar (Australia) fashion editor wearing Celine top, gold chain necklace, and Kanye West choker during Australia Fashion Week.

Photos:Tommy Ton and Harper's Bazaar Australia

Accessory Spotlight: Nicaraguan Designers

 (post image was changed 2 days later because i didn't like the layout ... it seemed cluttered, hope this looks better)

the last info on my resume reads INTERESTS and the two bullet points read

• accessory hunting, cooking, modern art and traveling
• my fashion blog, beatricecatchesfashion.blogspot.com

man, DO I LOVE to buy accessories, dive into my moms vintage, miss the Italian flee markets, and continue to try to master the skill of accessory designing - I've tried all sorts of bracelets, anklets, and headbands. it's definitely a skill i'd love to possess. however, i'll just continue shopping and looking for new designers.

Therefore, I present to you not just one but three exceptional Nicaraguan accessory designers that are not only spreading wings in Nicaragua but in Chile, Argentina, and Australia. At the moment, all two of the three are part-time designers (lawyer, architect student) but all three have managed to present their collections with rave reviews.

Georgina describes her brand to be a mixture of silver, 18 karat gold-plated silver, leather, 'carey' designs decorated with semi precious stones and other diverse natural elements that highlight femininity. This past December, GEO debuted her latest collection named 'Aurum' at the SS12 Shantall Lacayo runway show.

Shantall Lacayo S/S 2012 runway show accessorized by Geo Designs

Runway night
Photography: Fotografia F2.8

 Shantall Lacayo S/S 2012 runway show accessorized by Geo Designs

Fitting day
Photography: Fotografia F2.8

CLICK--> GEO Designs facebook fan page

CLICK--> GEO Designs and Shantall Lacayo collaborations

 Every Rose Has Its Thorn piece by Gabriela Galeano

 Heart Of Steel piece by Gabriela Galeano

 Intruder piece by Gabriela Galeano

My recent obsession and discovery has been young designer, Gabriela, who turned her dream into reality in 2011. She describes Sunday to Sunday, to be more than just a jewelry line, but a concept, a lifestyle. For every woman out there who isn't afraid to be herself and stand out rather than blend in. That's exactly the kind of jewelry and brand i love! Not only is her mission a statement but so are those pieces! Can't wait to get my hands on them.

CLICK--> Sunday to Sunday facebook fan page

CLICK--> Sunday to Sunday vimeo video

CLICK--> Sunday to Sunday tumblr

(Photos below, pieces by Karla Castillo)
 

 

Wild West collection by Karla Castillo

pictures taken on Coral Coast, Australia

 

Karla Castillo

Photography: Fotografia F2.8

Karla Castillo

Photography: Fotografia F2.8

Karla's brand caught my eye not only because of the massive rings but because she works with recycled silver! She combines swarovski crystals, semi precious stones, river pearls, wood, and sea shell oysters found across the Nicaraguan beach coasts! Reminds me of the jewelry from Indonesia - pure, eclectic, and bold.

CLICK--> Karla Castillo facebook fan page

CLICK--> Karla Castillo website 

Accessory of the Day

my increasing obsession with skulls and skeletons just skyrocketed when I found this on Pope's blog Bablylon Lab - Skeleton-Hand-Bracelet by Delfina Delettrez , (a fourth generation Fendi) Italian accessories designer.

Accessory Report : Stack'em Tall

via bleachblack

spike friendship bracelet sold on Etsy

i have a terrible addiction to stacking my accessories. in middle school i wore those twisted wire friendship bracelets that would pull your little arm hair off - they were kinda painful but i had them in every freakin color! i remember one morning the school disciplinary checked my arms and limited me to 10 bracelets per arm - i hated him for that! right until senior year, he checked my nail polish, accessories, hair accessories, hoop earrings (i went through a guido meets chonga phase and the hoops had to come off because they were TOO big), and colored socks. that's what happens when u go to a private catholic school. wompwomp.  

anyways,

i was a bracelet stacker for a good 5 years n then moved onto chained necklaces n now its rings! don't even get me started on my love of double finger rings! but what happens? when i stack all these rings on i'm referred to the first 'lady' of Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo - she stacks not just one ring on each finger but THREE on each finger!! that's a little much - so please don't compare me to her. thanks.