Must Have Monday: Anita 85 by Christian Louboutin

Anita 85 pumps by Christian Louboutin.

talk about statement shoes. perfect for fall. following my post on tartan / plaid

(whatever you wanna call it). 

as i wear black or navy all winter long, i'd definitely wear these #redbottoms all winter long as well.

just for $1,395

shop net-a-porter

Fall Trend: Plaid & Tartan

Rita Ora wearing Moschino Fall 2013

Miranda Kerr

Kelly Clarkson

it's fall and the holidays are near. so besides seeing aisles decked out in halloween, thanksgiving and christmas decorations...you can also find dark solids, velvet and punk plaid! for the longest time, i've been wanting to buy a plaid blazer. i found the perfect one in Florence but it was way to expensive since it was custom made from some random men's tailor shop. then last year, while working retail at C Wonder, they too had a perfect plaid blazer which i could have gotten employee discount for but i decided to save my money for Christmas gifts. once again 'out of my budget'. so maybe this time i'll finally give in at Zara. however, i'm between a flannel top, plaid skirt and plaid blazer. i think the skirt is out, cause it's winter, it's super short, i hardly club or go out to even wear a skirt...moments like these is when i wish i lived in Miami or somewhere warmer, so I can wear sweaters and skirts and no down jackets...oh well.

my Fall Wish List: checkered top with zippers and/or checkered jacket both by Zara.

Mis Top 5: Mexico Fashion Week

1. Diseñadora Mexicana, Alejandra Quesada: Egresada de Diseño de Moda, por ESMod (Paris) y IESModa (Mexico). Se presento en #MBFWmx por 6ta vez. Twitter: @ale_quesada

fresh, youthful and fruity

2. Diseñador Venezolano, Angel Sanchez

sleek, pops of color, and a hint of sexy.

3. Diseñador Mexicano, Alejandro Carlín: Egresado de Diseño de Modas y Patronaje por Instituto Marangoni (Milan) y Central Saint Martins (Londres). Twitter: @loladealejandro

what can i say? i'm a sucker for black jumpsuits.

4. Diseñadoras Mexicanas, las hermanas, Julia y Renata.

free flowing, soft and precise sophistication.

5. Rapsodia Mexico

Cada pieza es espectacular! Every single piece from this collection is spectacular!

Boho is back. Eclectic & Romantic Rock. 

estas fueron algunas de las colecciones Primavera/Verano 2014

#MBFWmx

fotos via: #MBFWmx facebook fan page & Vogue Mexico.

Internship: Shantall Lacayo PR intern - Nicaragua

Buscamos una pasante temporal en Managua, Nicaragua para el 15 noviembre 2013 - 30 noviembre 2013. La persona asistirá nuestra Gerente de Relaciones Públicas, Alicia Rivas vía email y Skype, ya que ella se encuentra en NY. La persona también asistirá el equipo Shantall Lacayo en Nicaragua para 2 eventos especiales.

Responsabilidades:

- coordinación de eventos, pasarelas, casting de modelos, conferencia de prensa

- coordinación de medios, lista de invitados VIP, 

- crear nota de prensa, alerta de medios, lista de contactos, avisos, kits de prensa,

- revisar el estilo, ortografía y redacción de cualquier documento que se requiera para la marca

- agendar reuniones de briefing

- agendar entrevistas de Shantall Lacayo

- buscar alianzas comerciales, patrocinios o cualquier trato que pueda beneficiar a las marcas 

Requisitos:

- estudiante o profesional en comunicación, relaciones publicas, mercadeo, periodismo

- interés en moda, diseño, eventos especiales

- excelente redacción y comprensión de lectura

- conocimiento del ingles (preferible)

- conocimiento de Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs

- contactos con los medios nacionales (preferible)
- gusto por trabajar en equipo

- capacidad de socialización

- capacidad para tener conversaciones directas

- ser una persona segura, organizada, positiva, detallista, respetuosa que trabaje bien bajo presión

Enviar:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV): 1 hoja en formato PDF *

- Carta de Presentación: 2 párrafos en el cuerpo del email explicando porque serias perfecto para esta pasantía. También incluir tus 3 revistas preferidas, 3 blogs preferidos y 3 diseñadores preferidos *

·      El CV de mas de 1 hoja y la carta de presentación de mas de 2 párrafos no serán revisados!

·       Email: rrpp@shantalllacayo.com

NY Fashion Week 2013: Jimmy Kimmel

back on september 12th, on the last day of NYFW my friend sent me this Jimmy Kimmel clip called "Lie Witness News - Fashion Week 2013". 

what a coincidence! I was actually there and noticed a film crew interviewing 

the posers standing outside Lincoln Center.

it was Sunday, say about 3pm and I stopped by to take a few picsof the 

nobodies that stop and want photog attention. but sometimes an actual celebrity will walk by.

it really is turning into a Circus of Fashion. now i don't mind actual editors, models,
and stylists dressing to impress but these other people,
not only are they dying to be "fashion famous" but have no clue of the industry itself.

smh. watch the video and you'll understand.

Photographer Crush: Adam Katz Sinding

Joanna Hillman - SENIOR FASHION MARKET EDITOR, HARPER'S BAZAAR. NEW YORK

Photographer: Adam Katz Sinding

Website: http://le-21eme.com

Street Style: NY Fashion Week 2013

What NOT to Wear: Fashion Job Interview

yesterday i went to a (fashion) job interview and the girl walking in after my interview was wearing jean shorts. sorry, but in my book that is a no no. i feel like, it's an honor to be considered for a position (you really want) and respectful to wear a office chic somewhat formal attire. yes, the company is laid back, loves prints, eclectic, from New York, and young - but shorts...really!? i'm not telling you to wear boring black trousers and a white long sleeved top. but you can certainly, go for a Jenna Lyons look. slimmed trousers, casual summer blazer, striped boyfriend tee and loafers. idk? mix it up. it's fashion. you can have fun but not be lazy about it. i also know it's relatively hot in NY right now - but i just can't. whatever happened to "dress to impress" or "dress for the job you want and not have"? therefore, here are some samples of jean short looks NOT to wear for a job interview (well according to me). and here are some samples of looks (featuring Jenna Lyons) you can try for your next fashion job / internship interview.

Jenna Lyons - J CREW

Jenna Lyons - J CREW

Jenna Lyons - J CREW

Hair Inspiration: Brunette to Blonde

I don't think I can pull off a blonde Queen B or blonde Kim K and I definitely do not want ombre. everyone has ombre. and once my hair is a certain length it tends to dry at the tips - so if i would dare to go ombre, i'd ruin them and have to cut it short and that is a big no no. short / medium cut is not my look. i simply look bigger. however, i can't help but want to change my hair look every so often. if i only had a personal hair stylist who could change up my look. 

so here are my latest brunette to blonde hair inspos.

perhaps for this new fall season, i'll finally give in.

stay tuned.  

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

Update: Life of PR Girl

sorry, i've been mad busy since like june. i moved to nicaragua for a few months to help out for nicaragua disena and the project was a hit! lots of drama, new designers, new press and designer friends and much more. nd13 was probably one of the most exhausting but satisfying projects i've ever been a part of. handling ever single contact for general info to late designer arrivals hours before their show and model cancellations. no one has a clue but nicaragua HAS design and model talent. dear buyers, you need to plan a trip to nicaragua, perhaps for nd14.

i've also been meaning to share a little shopping. nd13 was the place to be for unique pieces. my mom snagged a geo designs necklace by Georgina Vargas and i picked up these earrings by Karla Castillo. KC presented a small collection titled Oceanica. the details of my earrings are beyond real - they were created with the beach sand and stones found on the pacific shoreline..to be specific at Poneloya beach. another favorite (but not a purchase) was the turtle bracelet; check it out on her fan page and look book album. her oceanica collection was inspired by the ocean's depth, animals, textures and coral reef colors.

felicidades KC! sigue adelante!!

Fotografia: Silvio Balladares

Collection: Oceanica

Designer: Karla Castillo

Nationality: Nicaragua

and now i am back in ny. hustlin and trying to get a new pr / social media gig. thank God, i found an apartment in record time - 3 days. and was able to dedicate myself to the 2nd august project, shantall's debut in ny. shout out to latina magazine, iman cosmetics and my friends for supporting the event we were a part of. and now its post event time. pitching day n night, trying to get editors to see shantall's ss14 work for future stories. dear editors, why don't we try something new...like supporting real emerging designers. designers who are struggling and trying to make a name for themselves. i don't think prada or versace need more covers or spreads. perhaps, your research team should scout undiscovered talent so these designers can keep things going for a possible buyer meeting. it's not easy to meet with buyers if you are 'no one', pay to be a part of trade shows and produce mass production especially with this new 'buyer/consignment' trend. small boutiques and online stores aren't buying but they want to change our collections fabric for their potential clients and for us to have merchandise. how is a designer going to have merchandise, if NO money is coming in. so, help these designers land opportunities with your "Must Have" or "Get to Know this Emerging Designer" features. press gets the word out to stylists, celebs, and potential real buyers. i'm sure LV will continue to buy ad space, so i'm sure you can manage to include emerging designers. just sayin.

- anyways - the ss14 look book we created is by far the best we have ever created. it's a little booklet that opens up like a train map (however not as gigantic as the nyc mta map). props to the model, miss teen, rebecca and our photographer, erick monterrosa; who made it happen. check out the ss14 look book on the shantall lacayo facebook fan page.

Modelo: Rebecca Bonilla
Fotografia: Erick Monterrosa
Cabello y Maquillaje: Carlos Corrales
Estilista: Gabriel Moncayo
Asistente: Magdalena Navarro
Direccion Artisitica: Shantall Lacayo
Local: Hotel Dario, Granada, Nicaragua