Trending Again: White Nail Polish

and it's back! ... white nail polish. as seen at the Rag & Bone, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label and Moschino SS13 runway shows. Beauty expert, Jenny Longworth describes this trend as "cooler, graphic take on a fresh summer colour".

i remember the first time i saw a friend wearing white nail polish back in 2006 and i just thought it was the best idea ever! futuristic, clean, and unique.

this weekend, instead of going for a white out white or neon pink, i went for a pale white but the girls around me at the salon were going for the white out white. damn. too trendy already?

what's your current nail polish trend?

Quote: Bob Dylan

"When you feel in your gut what you are and then dynamically pursue it - don't back down and don't give up - then you're going to mystify a lot of folks."

- Bob Dylan

I Covet: Bauble Bar

I discovered Bauble Bar as I subscribed to a Who What Wear contest and started receiving their daily emails. Probably 1 of the few daily suscriptions I LOVE along with The Outnet, Net-A-Porter, J. Crew and Jetsetter. Ever since I've recommended the site to all my friends because it's easy on the pocket and simply fun fashion jewelry. Honestly, I haven't bought anything from the site because I'm afraid once I receive the item it will look like plastic scratched up jewelry from H&M. Therefore, hopefully they will open a pop store once again in New York so I can actually see and touch the items.

I usually frequent Bauble Bar for their statement and bib necklaces especially after visiting over-priced and last season jewelry stores in Nicaragua. BB definitely refreshes my trendy mind with their Guest Bartenders and Must List and reminds me to keep calm and not shop imported goodies. ha!

Therefore, I invite you all to discover Bauble Bar and some of my favorite pieces...

NEON ALAQUA BIB

$36

ICE SELENE PENDANT NECKLACE

$34

ONYX PHOENIX NECKLACE

$34 

Random: 99 Problems

These great illustrations by Ali Graham take Jay-Z’s lyrics and turn them into fun and entertaining moments, letting us know that even world famous rappers have problems. 

Photo & Info Via: Snob Society

ThrowBack: 80s Power Suit

Photo Via: Who What Wear

Photo Via: streetfsn or jak and jil

Photo Via: ELLE Sweden

Photo Via: "Head To Toe" - Blogger, Atlantic Pacific. She is wearing RED Valentino.

ever heard of the term "power dressing"? it stems from the 1980s working woman who started hustlin' and dressin' to get ahead in the game....seen the movie, "Working Girl"? designers like Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Anne Klein made it happen and the 80s woman splurged on sharp "matchy/mactchy" blazers, pantsuits or midi skirts, which eventually led to striped and softer power suits due to Madonna's "Blond Ambition" era and don't even get me started on Ally McBeal...a show my sister still watches! at this time, my sister was a newlywed and her whole team and company was all male (i remember because she had to babysit me and take me to work). her closet back then was jam packed with a colorful array of fuchsia  dark red, black, pin striped, gray, lily, purple, navy blue, light blue, olive green, cream, yellow, white, baby pink and many more power suits that differentiated her from the rest and lead her to bigger roles. till this day, she still has them (well not ALL of them) and I can tell she found them at Macy's. 

little by little i've been vintage browsing her closet for blazers or adding tailored trousers to my everyday look and now, the whole look is making a comeback! except now in floral, bolder stripes, palm prints, animal print, all prints, and with shorts! simply wear a crisp white bottom down, button it up all the way, add a bow tie if you like, pintate la boca (literally: paint your mouth) as my mom says, throw on leopard or silver pumps, pick up your tote and don't forget your i-phone! 

my favorite example of power dressing is Hillary Clinton, I saw the picture below over a month ago and thought, is power dressing really dead? So, I started cleaning up my interview look and felt a lot more confident. I felt a little too confident, that I started trying on blazers completely out of my budget around the Meatpacking district at DVF, Alice+Olivia and had a pricey but delicious lunch at Pastis.

So thank you, Bianca Jagger, YSL, Giorgio Armani, Hillary Clinton and Coco Chanel for the original crisp power suits but ... I'm kinda obsessed with the spunky, Jenna Lyons (J. Crew) working girl look. 

But I'll never forget,

DRESS FOR THE JOB YOU WANT NOT THE JOB YOU HAVE.

"Wall Street may be 95 percent men, but don't dress like one. But don't dress like a girly-girl either." - @marieclaire

    

Fab Friday: ESTEFAN "Dark Romance" look book

from accessories designer to fashion designer, Estefania Lacayo names her latest ESTEFAN collection "Dark Romance" and brings forth intriguing elegance with sheer black lace cocktailwear and effortless seduction with attention seeking tulle cut-outs. the palette, the edgy black and white looks, and the black leather all capture the concept of faint love. 

however, what confuses me are the colorful candy striped pieces from her May show?

if you missed her "Dark Romance" collection debut back in May, be sure not to miss it at Nicaragua Diseña 2013.

ESTEFAN Lookbook Colection I-13 ''Dark Romance''

Models: Megan Abbott, Cherry Cherrita
Hair: Max Salon | carlos corrales
MakeUp: Alejandro Ayon
Photography: Carlos Berríos
Location: Hotel Granada Nicaragua

NewsWorthy: Nicaragua Diseña 2013

i gotta give it to my assistant last year, Andrea. working ND really does kick your ass and we are at 3 weeks from the event. from press release writing, casting models, tv interviews, designer meetings, updating social media, answering 200 emails a day from prospective models, artists, sponsors - all while making sure my other clients and main boss, Shantall are also being taken care of. 

still don't know what Nicaragua Diseña is? in short, it is a design incubator sponsored by the Nicaraguan Tourism Board (INTUR) that showcases emerging designers. The Shantall Lacayo team works along INTUR as consultants. 

how does it work? it's a mix of CFDA Fashion Fund except we don't give awards or 100K - Trade Shows except you don't pay for an exhibition space - and MILK MADE NYC, you don't pay for runway, beauty, model production and at the end of the day it all starts with a designer application. Creative Artists (fashion, photographers, architects, culinary, interior design, accessories, innovative objects, etc etc) send their portfolios and the ND team selects the most innovative and fresh talent in Nicaragua. Not only can Nicaraguans apply but Nicaraguan residents as well.

last year, I worked ND12 (pilot event) from NYC but this year, I decided to come back home since it was such a hit and an incredible experience.

so far, the highlight of ND13 has been calling the applicants and telling them they were selected. their happiness melted my heart.

don't miss Nicaragua Diseña 2013 this Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, 4th!

Equipo casting de modelos Nicaragua Diseña 2013!

Gracias a todos los talentos Nicas que llegaron e hicieron su mejor esfuerzo, NUNCA dejen de seguir sus suenos.

Karla Cuadra eventos #CMC #INTUR Shantall Lacayo - Diseño, Moda y Arte Textil team!

Gracias por la foto Diego! — with Silvio Rodriguez Chamorro, Alicia Beatrice, Gabriel Ruiz, Karla Cuadra, Alex Miller and Kelvik Pineda.

Producción: Instituto Nicaraguense de Turismo INTUR y Shantall Lacayo - Diseño, Moda y Arte Textil
Modelos: Jonieth O'Neill & Andres Molina
Fotografía: Erick Monterrosa Fotografía
Maquillaje: Alejandro Ayon
Peinado: Max Salon | carlos corrales
Diseño Gráfico: Gabriel Ruiz

Behind the Scenes:

Inspiring: Reese Witherspoon

Business Casual

Out & About West L.A.

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

Press: SER Magazine

not too shabby huh? and i love it even more because my lady boss, Shantall Lacayo is on the cover of the July 2013 edition of SER (one of the only 2 magazines in Nicaragua that not only covers socialite events but fashion editorials, lifestyle essentials, personal stories and business inspirations for the Nicaraguan society).

my profile showcases my educational background, pr girl career, Beatrice Italiana blog and social media presence and just a little extra about me. 

take a glimpse >> http://www.serenlinea.com/perfil.html

special thanks to EIC, Raquel Lopez for considering my profile and always supporting team SL.

it truly means a lot that not only you believe in my work but that you have decided to share my story.

love,

alicia beatrice.

On the Cover: Shantall Lacayo - Diseño, Moda y Arte Textil wearing her FW13
Photography: Wil Martin
Production: Karla Cuadra for CMC Producción  

Creative: Alberto Cuadra 
Fashion EIC: Raquel L. López
Photography Assistant: Kelvik Pineda
Accessories: Fassino Joyería
Hair: Max Salon | carlos corrales
Make-Up Artist: Alejandro Ayon
Location: Viejo Santo Domingo y Mio mi Gato
Special Thanks: Café Las Flores & Mio Mi Gato

Resort 2014: Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou's first ever Resort 2014 collection. landscapes that travel the world and softer silhouettes - “exploring volume in a less extravagant, lighter, younger way.” 

no matter, what season it is, I will always love and appreciate Mary Katrantzou's breathtaking surreal, playful and explosive prints. 

Resort 2014: Emilio Pucci

"If it didn't look good with a flat shoe, it didn't go in the collection. And no checked-in baggage, either. It's got to fit into a carry-on, even evening dresses." - Peter Dundas

This may be the perfect Resort 2014 collection. Now that I'm heading to Miami for Independence weekend, these are the exact bold and beach ready looks I wanna go for. strong bright mosaic prints for day and night. edgy yet relaxed. all i'm missing is my mojito. see you soon Miami.

Model Behavior: Part Deux

here we go again.
español: aqui vamos de nuevo.

this weekend my staff n i have a model casting call to be the face of an event.
español: este finde, junto a mi staff tenemos un casting de modelos para ser el rostro de un evento.

why is it that these 'models' have to be so damn annoying. question after question.
español: pero no entiendo porque me preguntan tantas babosadas estas 'modelos". preguntas y mas preguntas.

i seriously don't understand all these questions?! the Casting Call AD is simple. here it is below in red. for personal reasons, i have deleted the name of the event and the name of the casting call.
español: no entiendo por que tantas preguntas?! el aviso del Casting es sencillo. aqui se los dejo en rojo. por razones personales, he eliminado el nombre del evento y casting. 

Fecha Tope: Sabado, 15 Junio 2013 para Portafolios/Comp Cards Modelos para (nombre de evento)

Fecha Casting ABIERTO: Sabado, 15 Junio 2013 para Modelos para (nombre de evento)

Información Casting (nombre de evento)

Fecha: Sabado, 15 Junio 2013

• Llevar 1 Portafolio/Comp Card IMPRESO (seguir ejemplo)
• Mujer y/o Hombre
• Edad Minima: 16 años

mind you, i have edited some terrible grammar, translated the questions, edited "!!!" "????" and deleted smily faces.
español: bueno, he editado las preguntas porque habían muchas fallas ortograficas, muchas "!!!" "????" y caritas felices.


here are my top 20 questions from my last 10 emails.
español: aqui están mis top 20 preguntas de los últimos 10 emails.

1. ¿que es un comp card?
2. ¿cuantas fotos les envio?
3. ¿no tengo experiencia de pasarela, puedo participar?
4. ¿tengo 12 años puedo participar?
5. ¿tengo 36 años puedo participar?
6. ¿como presento mi comp card?
7. ¿cuando es el casting?
8. ¿Cómo sugiere usted que llegue vestida? ¿Y como tengo que ir vestida?
9. ¿con o sin maquillaje?
10. ¿puedo ir en flats? ¿Zapatos altos, bajos? ¿tengo que llevar sandalias altas?

11. ¿aparte de comp card que más tengo q llevar? impresas o en un disco?  12. ¿para el dia del casting solamente eso llevaremos o que mas tendremos que hacer? 13. ¿que son de rostro, perfil?  14. ¿cuantas fotos tengo que llevar?  15. ¿cuando sera el casting para modelos y que si ese dia puedo llevar mis requisitos?  16. ¿el diseño del comp card depende de mi portafolio o hay un diseño establecido no influye el tamaño? 17. El casting del sábado es solo para el (nombre del evento)?  o este casting aplica también para las modelos que quieren participar en la pasarela? o se van a elegir en otro casting? 18. Soy madre de una jovencita de 16 años y quiere participar en el casting pero aún no tiene cédula de identidad mi pregunta es, si ella puede participar con su partida de nacimiento que certifica su edad? 19. Quería saber si es necesario ser modelo profesional o antes haber estado en una academia? 20. ¿es necesario presentar más fotos en el casting o con el comp card es suficiente?  in case, you missed it, read MODEL BEHAVIOR en caso te lo perdistes, deberias leer MODEL BEHAVIOR

Contact: Me

why lifestyle? my past, current and future clients might be fashion designers and stores but i'm also fluent in beauty, hospitality, and art trends. my mission is to inspire refreshing new lifestyles to your everyday.

Fashion Week: Dominican Republic

fashion week DR was pretty fun CAUSE it was right on the beach (crystal clear water, beautiful white Caribbean sand - sigh) and at an all inclusive hotel. too bad we got super sick though. we only enjoyed a couple celebratory piña coladas before and after the show n hit the sack like at 11 pm because we were 3 hours away from the airport and we had to get up at 6am. we were basically in n out of DR n went to no after parties. according to our driver, the real party people were the models who ended up in the pool. no thanks. 

3 days, 2 nights.

it was one of the most stress free shows we've ever worked on. peasy easy. all the models and additional designers were running around the backstage like crazy chickens, while we took our time and dressed the models. 

PROPS to the hair and makeup team. so far, the best hair and makeup team we have worked with. everything was absolutely flawless.

in 2013, we have so far conquered Macro Fest (Panama) and Fashion Week (DR) and we have more to come...ohhhh yeahhhh!