India in Trinidad and Tobago:)

Hello!!! I needed to come to Trinidad for the opening of two stores and I was busy working so I wasnt able to post but today Im coming back to my beautiful Panama. I met so many wonderful people here and Im really happy with this trip :) I posted pics from the Devali an Indian festival with just awesome food, people, games, spiritualism, and more. Ill let the pics speak for themselves ... bye .. love ya guys

 Everything was colorful and nature inspired 

 This is why all the great designs with a lot of luxury are sent to India... details details details

 Multiple Indian luxury dresses everywhere

Me at the Divali Nagar Entrance wearing converse for the first time.... lol

My Favorite Trinitarian Tour Guide / Co-worker playing The Blank Paper game

Interview with Mirate en Accion

 Mirate en Accion es una pagina conocida en Panama y tuve el honor de ser entrevistada para su seccion de Fashion Bloggers. A continuacion postie la entrevista pero pueden verla toda en su website ------->  http://www.mirateenaccion.com/inicio/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=889:fashion-blogger-interview-rosa-blanca-espinosa&catid=17:tu-moda&Itemid=92 

Los blogs son súper populares y permiten a muchas personas expresarse.  En esta ocasión les seguimos trayendo entrevistas con Fashion Bloggers panameños, para que conozcan un poco más sobre ellos y todo lo que tienen para ofrecernos.  Nuestra fashion blogger en esta ocasión es Rosa Blanca Espinosa.

Rosa Espinosa tiene 23 años y su blog se llama "My Stylish Little Secret", pueden accesarlo en: http://mystylishlittlesecret.blogspot.com. Conoceremos un poco más de esta talentosa chica, cuyo blog también fue publicado en ELLE España: http://www.elle.es/moda/tendencias/la-vuelta-al-mundo-en-60-blogs/(offset)/9/(img)/184606 

1.  Háblanos un poco de ti y cómo iniciaste tu blog?Me gradué de Fashion Merchandising en Florida State University hace poco y ahora me dedico a ser una visual merchandiser. Gracias a Dios pude estudiar lo que me gusta y ahora lo puedo ejercer en mi vida profesional.  Lo inicié porque una profesora de mi universidad me recomendo crear uno para tener la posibilidad de conseguir una practica profesional con una marca de prestigio. La conseguí, y esto me motivo a seguir posteando.
 2.  ¿Qué podemos encontrar en tu blog?Un fashion mix; que incluye: las ultimas tendencias de moda, íconos en la industria, visual merchandising de tiendas, looks por ocasiones, tips de moda, predicciones de moda para la siguiente temporada, etc.

3.  ¿Como describirías tu estilo?No tengo un estilo marcado ya que lo varío según mi manera de sentirme. Entre los que he llevado están: boho, grunge, elegante, básico, práctico, etc.

4.  Un tip de moda para la temporadaUsar capas, ponchos, o tops que sean tejidos están súper de moda y son comodísimos. También se está viendo mucho leopardo combinado con piezas rojas.

5.  ¿Quién ha sido tu más grande influencia en la moda?Anna Dello Russo, la directora de moda de Vogue Japon. Me enseñó que no importa la edad, hay que divertirse con la manera de vestirse.
 6.  Si pudieras ser vestido por un diseñador famoso, quién sería y qué te pondría?Definitivamente Balmain!!!!! Un vestido brocado negro con dorado de la temporada de Otoño. Con unos botas de cordon entrelazado de burberry. Un buen perfume y maquillaje y lista para la rumba.

7.  ¿Quiénes son tus diseñadores locales favoritos y por qué?Moisés Sandoya me gusta mucho para editoriales. La simpleza y la manera en que los vestidos fluyen de Juan David Vélez también me encanta.
 8.  ¿Qué pieza de vestir te gustaría que se utilizara más?
Definitivamente los corsets. Me parecen super elegantes, ayudan a la postura y a moldear el cuerpo. Y según las predicciones de la siguiente temporada los veremos más en las calles.

9. ¿Qué no te pondrías JAMAS por más que esté de moda?
Crocs, me parecen que son horrendas y han sido el peor invento de la moda.
 10. ¿Cuáles otros blogs recomendarías?
Me gustan varios!!!! Bueno Olsens Anonymous, Song of Style, Nana in Wonderland, Altamira: models off duty, Carolines mode, Stockholm Streetstyle, Fashion Nicotine. Del patio, Glamourama de Carolina Tarte y PYT in PTY.

11. Mensaje final
Traten de tener un closet lleno de piezas sencillas facil de mezclar para que puedan jugar con su atuendo diario. Les recomiendo el libro “The one Hundred” de Nina Garcia, incluye todas las piezas de ropa que una mujer debe tener. Y muy importante busquen comodidad, de nada vale tener unos zapatos expectaculares con los cuales no puedes ni caminar.

FOR MY ENGLISH READERS:

Mirate en Accion is a well-known webpage in Panama and I had the honor to be interview for their Fashion Blogger section. I attached the interview but you can see more on their website ----> http://www.mirateenaccion.com/inicio/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=889:fashion-blogger-interview-rosa-blanca-espinosa&catid=17:tu-moda&Itemid=92  

Blogs are super popular and they let people express themselves. This time we keep bringing interview with Panamenian Fashion Bloggers, for you to know them and what they have to offer. Our fashion blogger for this time is Rosa Blanca Espinosa.

Rosa is 23 years old and her blog is called "My Stylish Little Secret", you can access here in:  http://mystylishlittlesecret.blogspot.com 

We will know more about this talented girl, whose blog was also publish in Elle Spain: http://www.elle.es/moda/tendencias/la-vuelta-al-mundo-en-60-blogs/(offset)/9/(img)/184606 

1. Talk to us about you and how you start your blog?

I graduated from Fashion Merchandising in Florida State University and know I am a Visual Merchandiser. Thank God I was able to study what I like and now and can put in into my professional life. I started my blog because a teacher in school recommend the idea to me in order to get an internship with a well-known brand, I got it and that motivate me to keep posting.

2. What we can find in your blog?

A fashion mix, that includes the latest fashion trends, style icons, varied looks, personal styling, visual merchandising, fashion tips, fashion forecasting, and more.

3. How would you describe your style?

I don't have a mark style I varied according the way I feel. But the looks that I have used are boho, grunge, basic, classic, etc.

4.  A fashion tip for the season?Use capes, ponchos, or tops that are knitted, not only they are in style but they are super comfortable. Also, leopard print and red pieces.

5.. Who have been your biggest influence on the fashion industry?

Anna Dello Russo, she taught me that you can have fun with the way you dress no matter how old you are.

6. If you were able to be dress by a famous designer, whom will be?

Definitely, Balmain!!!! A brocade gold and black dress from the fall season with some burberry boots. Makeup and perfume and I'm ready to party :)

7. Who are your Panamanian favorite designers and why?

I like Moises Sandoya designs for editorials. And Juan David Velez I love it because the dresses flow in a very unrealistic way.

8. What garment will you love to be more popular on the fashion world?

I will love if corsets were back. They give you a awesome stylized silhouette and help your posture. According with some predictions we are going to see them more next season.

9. What you will NEVER wear even if its on fashion?Q
Crocs, I feel they are horrendous and they have been the worst invention.  y
 10. What other blogs will you recommend?
I like a lot!!!! But Olsens Anonymous, Song of Style, Nana in Wonderland, Altamira: models off duty, Carolines mode, Stockholm Streetstyle, Fashion Nicotine. From Panama, Glamourama de Carolina Tarte y PYT in PTY.

11. Final Message

Try to have a closet full of basic garments easy to mix so you will be able to play more with your daily outfits. I can recommend you the book "The One Hundred" from Nina Garcia, that includes all the garment pieces a girl should have. And very important try to look for comfort, it is not worth to have some awesome shoes if you can not rock them walking with them.

Interview with Urban Queen

Yesterday, my blogger friend from Brazil, Urban Queen published an interview she made to me and more bloggers around the world. Here is the link for you to check it out-----> http://urban-queen.org/?p=380

Also, my camera have no charge and the charger is on my friend's place so I can't upload any recent pics today :( But here is a pic I found from a few months ago. Its a simple black skirt from Express, vintage denim jacket, and Jessica Simpson heels.

Leather, Denim, and Pearls

                          

Glossy Leggings + White Top from H&M + Denim Shirt from Ralph Lauren + Jessica Simpson shoes.

          

Accessories from Arrocha in Panama, H&M, and mother's gift :)

Thank you for all your nice comments on previous post, I really really appreciate it! and have a wonderful day.
Do something crazy today!
xx
Rosa

What Inspires You?

Hello Beautiful People,

I saw the movie Eat, Love and Pray yesterday, and I love it although they distorted the story a little bit from the book. But I can recommend that movie to you because it wakes the passion in you, I left the movie theater wanting to go to the airport and spend all my savings on a trip to Italy. But nooooo ... not yet.
So today I want to share my inspiration with you guys. I get inspire by life by itself... its just so wonderful how pretty the days are and how everybody from different parts of the world can connect. Thats why I love blogging, I get these amazing emails from people around the world with good energy that help me love life a little bit more. And its inspiring how most of the bloggers out there try to help and support each other, under all this postings there is a beautiful movement :) Keep blogging, keep loving
What inspires you?

Love,
Rosa

Translation: 
Hola Gente Hermosa,


Ayer vi la pelicula Comer, Amar, Rezar y me encanto tanto que sali del cine a punto de ir al aeropuerto a comprarme un pasaje a Italia. Aunque distorcionaron un poco la historia de la original me parece que tiene un mensaje muy lindo y que todos deberiamos tratar de irnos por el camino que mas nos despierta pasion en la vida.
Asi que hoy queria compartir mi inspiracion con ustedes.. Yo me inspiro con la vida en general, es tan lindo como gracias a la tecnologia nos podemos conectar con gente de todas partes del mundo. Por eso me encanta bloggear, recibo unos emails de personals alrededor del mundo transmitiendome buenas vibras y esto me ayuda a amar la vida mas. Y es muy inspirador tambien como los bloggers nos ayudamos y apoyamos unos a los otros. Detras de todos los postings hay un movimiento hermoso. Sigan blogeando, Sigan amando.
Que te inspira a ti?


Con Amor,


Rosa






On this pic, I got inspire by Paris Fashion week.. after seeing so much leopard I decide to wear again my old pair of leopard leggings from H&M. I paired it with my economical version of ankle boots by Steve Madden and a boyfriend blazer from Banana Republic. 


Translation: En esta foto me inspire por la Semana de la Moda en Paris.... despues de ver tanto leopardo decidi sacar de vuelta mis leggings de leopardo de H&M. Las combine con mi version mas economica de botines de Steve Madden y un blazer de Banana Republic.

Autumn Makeup Look

Photography and makeup by Natalia Moreno (contact her here )

Location: Libar Night Club (for reservations contact here )

Dress: Forever 21

Ankle Boots

We see them everywhere, the ankle boots are key items that decide to conquer the streets of many countries. I attached the ones that I like the most.


Translation: Las vemos en todas partes, los botines son piezas claves que han conquistado las calles de muchos paises. Aqui adjunte las que mas me gustan.

Trend Alert: Corsets

Fashion fades, style is eternal...... Yves Saint Laurent

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

Hermes Spring 2011

Hermes Spring 2011


See more in www.vogue.com

Look Ferocious

Hello fab people, get the ruarrrrrrr look with a leather Jacket and Leopard dress from Topshop, shoes from the fabulous Alexander McQueen, Gap tights, and Amazing Red Birkin Bag from Hermes.

Translation: Hola gente hermosa, obten el look ruaurrrr con una chaqueta de cuero y vestido de leopardo de Topshop, zapatos del fabuloso Alexander McQueen, medias de Gap, y un bolso asombroso birkin de Hermes

When I grow up I want to be like....

                                 


                  

My inspiration is Anna Dello Russo, the fashion editor of Vogue Japan. She is just so obsesses with style and fashion that is so inspiring to see her doing crazy things that one way or another look awesome!! She wears fashion right out of the runway who doesnt want to do that!!!!! 

Here I attached some of my favorite pics from her wearing incredible outfits and combinations.

You can see more on her site www.annadellorusso.com or from our favorite streetstyle photographer Tommy Ton's blog http://jakandjil.com/ or www.style.com

xx

Translation: Mi inspiracion es Anna Dello Russo, la directora de mode de Vogue Japon. Esta tan obsecionada con la moda que es inspirador ver como combina piezas de una manera loca pero que se ve hermosa y balanceada a la vez. Y le encanta usar atuendos que acaban de salir de la pasarela... quien no quiere poder hacer esooo!!!!!

Aqui adjunte mis fotos favoritas de ella usando atuendos increibles:)

Pueden ver mas en su pagina www.annadellorusso.com o en el blog de el mejor fotografo de moda callejera: Tommy Ton en http://jakandjil.com/ o www.style.com

xx

Urban Rebel Look

Top from tophshop, boots from burberry, leather pants from Isabel Marant, Ray Ban Wayfarer, Hermes Birkin Bag (I want it so bad!!)

Fashion and leather

We have seen many designers involved on the Go Green movement and the use of recyclable fabrics but fashion is aiming towards leather this season. As you have seen everywhere everything involving leather is a hot item for this season, including leather shorts, skirts, pants, tops, outerwear, boots, and bags. And I don't blame them, it looks great!!
But there are ways to use this fashion trend without the environmental traumas that it carries since the chemicals they use to treat the leather are very harmful to our environment.
I personally recommend the use of items that are made of polyester. The fabric is treated and it can create a look as fashionable or as hip as the leather.
I attached a blazer from Zara that is made from 100% of polyester on the outer part and it looks like leather.

Fashion Interns

Hello, it has been a few months since I did my internship with Tommy Hilfiger but I receive some emails asking me to write a little bit more about fashion internships so I will :)

First, try to focus on an specific area. There is a world of opportunities in the fashion industry and we are unable to perform all of them. In my case, I decide to focus on Visual Merchandising since I have always like to fix stuff and sales. My job sometimes is very overwhelming because you get to open a store and there is only boxes on it that you have to organize in a customer efficient way. So, try to be ready for everything, investigate not only about the company but about the area you will focus (buying, selling, visual, styling, designing, marketing, public relations,etc.). 

Also, if you have never work before there is a possibility that you may be overwhelmed and cry. I didn't thanks to the great environment I was blessed to have but our professors advice us about the big chances of crying and breaking out. Don't worry it happens to a lot of people. 

Finally, if you feel you are not learning nothing or doing nothing notify your advisors and internship directors at school. There is a case of a girl in my school that got to work at a retail store but she didn't did anything related to the store. They use her as a model of the clothes at the entrance of the store giving flyers of discounts and promotions. She talk to our advisors and they talk to the store and they solve the problem.  Remember to always do everything that is in the best interest for you.

BTW if you are doing an internship in the next 3 months send me an email and I can help you a little bit with some contacts I have on the US only. 

Take care and remember to email me if there is any other doubt you have. 

xx

Rosa

Window Display from Ralph Lauren Panama

Men Wearing Suits

I have always been a fan of men's suits. They can make a man or women look so sophisticated if it's wear properly. I decide to write a little bit more about men's suits since I see everyday at my work's building a bunch of men wearing it all WRONG :( Its just sad. So I included pictures of one of the best suit designer: Tom Ford. Just remember to tailor your suit!!! And play with patters and solid colors to stand out in the sea of solid color suits.

 

Translation: Siempre he sido una fan de los trajes de vestir de hombres. Ellos pueden hacer ver a una mujer o hombre verse sofisticado si se usa de manera correcta. Decidi escribir un poquito mas sobre los vestidos de hombres ya que los veo todos los dias en el edificio de mi trabajo usando el vestido incorrectamente :( Es triste. Asi que inclui fotos de uno de los mejores dise;adores de vestidos de hombres: Tom Ford. Solo recuerden de entallar su vestido!!! Y jueguen con diferentes estampados para sobresalir en el mar de sacos lisos.

xx

Rosa

SuperHero

You don't have to be a super-hero to wear a cape. I love the cape-look on mostly everybody. It is a look that most types of bodies can wear and it looks hip and chic if mix properly. Here I attached some of Anna Sui, Chloe, H&M, Lauren Moffatt, and Topshop. You can find them everywhere in any price range.

Gaga's Hairy Situation

                                                       

Lady Gaga decide to appear to a presentation 'dressed' with a hair dress. MMmm I love Gaga and her innovative way to market herself but after seeing this...... I just don't know what to think. I really hate it! but hey if somebody can do this, its hers so good for her.
Take care :),

Translation: Lady Gaga decidio aparecerse en una presentacion 'vestida' con un traje de cabellos. Mmm, a mi me encanta Gaga y su manera innovativa de mercadearse por medio de su estilo pero despues de esto.... no se que pensar. Lo odie!! pero si alguien puede hacer algo asi es ella asi que bien por ella.

Cuidense :).

xx

Rosa

Tiffany´s Visual

Hello I found this pic of a window display of Tiffany´s in Italy and I love it... I have always had a passion for the visual merchandising of stores and I believe this one its a different way to promote small goods like jewelry