Trending: Neon

 

Cambridge Satchel Company

Neon Orange purse

 

Brian Atwood

Alima Neon Patent-Leather Pump

 

MCQ Alexander McQueen

Neon Pink purse

 

Christian Louboutin

Pigalle Neon Pump

Model Behavior

working in fashion pr you find yourself working with the créme de la créme of bitch - from assistants, tv personalities, other pr, celebrities, socialites, fashion stalkers, designers, editors, producers, models, etc...

however, the most gracious people i have been able to work with have been bloggers, photographers, and tv hosts. they are always so eager to help boost your career, offer criticism and advice and are always smiling. 

when i moved back to Nicaragua, i had no choice but to network and get to know the Nicaraguan fashion circle. and i've done it all through this blog. i've met most of them, been gifted their designs, been invited to their events, and have sat them with them for drinks n giggles.

knowing who i am and knowing who i represent i try to maintain a boundary and keep calm.

STORY ONE : MODELS

for example, the models here, i've probably met three that are model material with a fierce backbone and walk for the business. i seriously can not handle socialites and misses being models because every time i have a casting or fitting, they are too damn diva to even show up or put the clothes on because its sheer or not to their liking. first of all missy, if you were hand picked for my show, you were lucky and all u gotta do is put on the damn outfit and fuckin walk down the runway. i seriously don't give a shit if you don't like the dress cause it's "ugly" "too naked" "makes you look fat" or "not your style". if you don't wanna wear what i am telling you to wear , then please walk out the fuckin door , cause i seriously don't have time for your lame ass shit. knowing the designer you are being casted or fitted for you should be prepared to do what you are told. if i say no bra, what do you think that means? if i say don't smile down the runway cause it's not the victoria secret fashion show, then get online, google fashion tv, catch a show and see what a REAL model looks like and walks, cause you my dear are not one.

this is the reason, this past season, i told my boss we should have an open casting to check out perspective girls who might be involved or wanted to be involved in the modeling world. well, this open up another gate from hell. while we did find new talent, we also found fashion stalkers. girls, who now send me life story emails each week, with blurry blackberry pictures of them with their dog, pictures of them with every type of hair color, closeups, and very awkward 'sexy' pictures of them at the beach in a teeny weeny bikini. sweety, no! again, please google "model comp cards" - i understand you aren't a model and probably don't want to spend on professional comp photos but at least try to make them look professional. sending these pictures is just as sending your resume for that dream job...you need to take your time to edit. i also ask, the Nicaraguan 'model agencies' do this! i wish, i could show you the photos i've received from girls and agencies ... terrible, terrible, TERRIBLE!

DEAR MODELS :

dear models, i have NOT selected for fashion shows. if i haven't emailed you immediately it's probably because you aren't model or potential model material! so please stop trying, please stop sending me angry emails or putting down the models i have chosen. you weren't selected because you're not even 5'8 feet and you're not sample size. we love diversity but sometimes during castings you can't even walk in heels or flats!! how do you think that's going to look down a very long runway?

DEAR MODEL CRITICS :

if you have never interned or worked in a real fashion show please do not judge me or my models. we always try to look for the very best but unfortunately in nicaragua we only have prunes, former misses and divas that think they got it. it's time for new young models who are still learning, listening, and humble.

(photo below) up and coming model, Emilia, discovered by Shantall at a graduation party has now modeled for Shantall and Vicente Castellon's SS12 and lookbook.

 

 (photos below) here are some examples off google, search word : "model comp cards" YOU SHOULD TRY!

If you know how to use Photoshop or Powerpoint, you can do this!

just for kicks , here's a "What You Think Models Do "

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.

Quote: Sophia Loren

"A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view."

- Sophia Loren

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

Street Style : Managua, Nicaragua

What Fashion People Do

What I think I do? Both of these sheets display images of the 'Miranda Priestly" in the Devil Wears Prada. In my case, I ain't "THE BOSS" yet. So what do I think do? I think they should show pictures of interns and assistants busting their asses like "Andy Sachs" from the Devil Wears Prada. My friends also always link me to the Devil Wears Prada....the correct answer, I've been interning and working in PUBLIC RELATIONS with a side of BLOGGING! I basically write emails all day to event coordinators, MY BOSS (designer Shantall Lacayo), stylists, editors, update social media platforms, create marketing and sales strategies and when fashion week or event comes along - what doesn't happen? IT'S A JOB. A TOUGH JOB. I may be online all freakin' day but I'm working and getting shit done. i'm seriously sick of people thinking i'm just flipping through magazines, blogs, or dress to the T ... cause i'm actually working on press clippings, creating a blogger network, and not currently wearing all black and no makeup #justsayin

These parodies are tooooo hilarious, I watch them over and over and see myself and friends in them, how bad is that?

I Want: J. Crew Fall 2012 LookBook

Never in my life did I ever think I'd shop at J Crew ... that's until I moved to NYC, walked by their windows everyday and virtually met Jenna Lyons, Creative Director of J. Crew - fearless, sharp, and a mixologist.

Their Fall 2012 lookbook knowingly showcases her style and influence to the brand - and is definitely a brand I am growing to love. Plus, they collaborated with Manolo Blahnik this season, very NICE! Can't wait to get my hands on those printed trousers!

Check out more looks here ---> Refinery 29

Colored Exteriors

Pictures all from different Pinterest. Dear Pinterest fans, you are making my life easier. All the images are inspiring and no, I am not thinking of opening another social media outlet - facebook, twitter, blogger and my clients social media outlets are enough!

Color! I Love You!

Samantha Jones: I can't color enough, I would color all day every day If I had my way, I would use every crayon in my box (Sex in the City the movie)

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.

Inspiring: Cameron Diaz

Actress, Cameron Diaz wearing black and white polka dot Christian Dior full skirt dress with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Leopard Shorts by Forever 21 for $19.80

Photos by People Stylewatch, Forever 21, Refinery 29.

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 

NY Giants Fashionista Edition

 

dedicated to the superbowl 46 rematch between NY Giants and New England Patriots - here's a post for lux fashionisitas who chose not wear "figure flattering" football jerseys.

I wore wore H&M while out n about in Miami.

Carey Mulligan wore Spring 2012 Roland Mouret with YSL Palais Pumps (Giants fan?)

All Items from Net-A-Porter!

(start clock-wise)

DKNY

Marcey red suede sandals

$255

Jimmy Choo

Candy blue acrylic clutch

$550

Anya Hindmarch

Valorie red glitter-finish leather clutch

$550

Miu Miu

Blue Plexiglass crystal brass necklace paired with Preen blazer & razor pants

$450 (necklace)

$654 (blazer)

$400 (pants)

Yves Saint Laurent

Red Cabas Chyc woven linen and leather tote

$2,595

DKNY

Striped stretch-silk cutout dress

$475

Thierry Lasry

Blue Sexxxy D-frame acetate and metal sunglasses

$425

Alexander Wang (center)

Blue Prisma leather tote

$685

Pedro Garcia (center)

Jessica Swarovski crystal-embellished blue suede sandals

$550

GO GIANTS!

SUPERBOWL XLII

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

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