My Favorite Music/Song

For my last blog i decided to write about my favorite type of music because its really important to me and its an important part of my life because their is always a song that goes with what you are feeling that day. My favorite type of music is banda and corridos. I used to hate this type of music but i realized that their is a lot of cute songs that talk about love and stuff like that. I used to listen to english music but i realized that the songs are dumb and they dont talk about anything important. My favorite artists are la arrolladora banda el limon, banda ms, banda el recodo, espinoza paz and many more artists. I like a lot of songs but my favorite one right now is called sanguinarios del m1 because it includes a lot of artists in it.

TV: Nuestra Belleza Latina Winner

Last sunday was the season finale of the show and i was very excited to see who the winner would be. Their was four girls left and America voted and chose the winner. Personally i never voted and i regeret it now because i didnt like the girl that won. In fourth place was Jenny Arzola, in third place was Nicole Suarez, in second place was Gredmarie Colon and the winner was Nastassja Bolivar. I wanted Nicole or Jenny to win because i did not like the other two. The winner was very beautifufl but she could barely speak spanish and Nuestra Belleza Latina is supposed to represent latinos and i think that in order to be a good representative she needs to learn spanish fluently.

Quinceaneras Magazine

This magazine is about quinceaneras and it gives you new ideas and advice for planning your quinceanera. I was in a beauty pageant for this magazine and if you win you get to be on the cover. Unfortuneatley i lost but it was a fun experince and i met a lot of new friends. Eventhough i lost the competition i still came ou tin the magazine on two pages. Overall it was a fun experience and it opened up many doors for me. For example after the competition the magazine asked me to model in fashion shows for them and so far i have been in three of their expos. Its a lot of fun and eventhough i lost the competition it still turned out good for me.

Edible Fashion

    

The picture on the left is a german chocolate bubble dress. It is made of 100% solid chocolate, this edible bustier bubble dress was carefully worn by German model Alena Gerber for an annual show in Munich in January 2010. The picture on the left is a beef jerky Chanel bag. It is made of 100% beef jerky, this take on the classic Chanel bag was created by hand-sewing sheets of the air-dried meat. It's definitely as durable as any Italian leather. Both pieces are very unique and look fragile and delicate i bet they took a long time to make.

Fashion Icon: Audrey Hepburn

Hepburn's stardom created her status as a fashion icon, exercising fashion both in her lifetime while continuing to influence fashion today. She appeared on the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Her style was partially the result of the meeting with the couturier Hubert de Givenchy during the filming of Sabrina in 1954 who designed her dresses for the film. Givenchy remained Hepburn's friend, his muse and ambassador throughout her life who always amazed, even after many years of collaboration. Fashion experts have said that Hepburn's longevity as a style icon was because she stuck with a look that suited her – "clean lines, simple yet bold accessories, minimalist palette. She was also voted the most beautiful woman of all time. My favorite movie she did is Breakfast at Tiffany's i really liked this movie because it was funny but it also made me cry at the end.

10 Facts About Fashion

1. Clothes that are dry cleaned last longer.
2. False eyelashes were first invented for producer D.W. Griffith who wanted to enhance one of his actresses eyes in a 1916 film. The eyelashes were made out of human hair.
3. It is within the last 200 years that children have had their own distinct clothes. They used to just wear a smaller size of adult clothing.
4. An item of clothing is considered vintage if it dates back from 1920 to 1960. Anything after this date is considered retro.
5. The skirt is the second oldest women's garment in history.
6. The use of perfume goes as ar back as the Egyptian era, where they would use perfume in religious rituals.
7. Before 1850 clothes were hand stitched by those that wore them. Clothes were not made for fashion, but rather for commodity.
8. In the 1500's fashion designers showed off their designs by making doll size clothing versions of their own fashions.
9. Egyptian women used to use henna to lighten their hair.
10. In Canada alone, each person creates about 7 kilograms of textile waste that fills our landfills.

TV: Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011

Above: The past winners of NBL and the host of the show.

The fifth season premiered on television on March 6, 2011 at 8 pm and airs every sunday. All the auditions for this season have been completed. The auditions were held in the five major cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Antonio, Miami and San Juan. The winner of this year’s contest will be given $250,000 in cash and prizes with a chance to appear on a number of programs on Univision channel. The runner up of the season will receive $50,000 in cash and prizes. The 6 remaining finalists are Gredmarie Colon, Nicole Suarez, Miriam Hernandez, Patricia Corcino, Nastassja Bolivar and Jenny Arzola. This sunday their will be a double elimination and only four remain to compete in the finale where the winner will be announced.

How To: Fishtail Braid

The Fishtail braid, also known as the Herringbone or Fishbone, looks elaborate and time-consuming. But it's actually really fun and easy to do. Divide your hair into two sections. Pull a thick strand of hair from the outside of the first section, and add it to the second section. Do the same for the right side. Pull a skinny strand of hair out from the outside of the second section, and add it to the first section. Make it loose. You just keep repeating the steps until you want to stop. When you're done just tie it with an elastic band. Add a cute ribbon or charm to give it some personality if you'd like.

Eco-Friendly Fashion

This spring H&M retailers announced they will debut a range of environmentally friendly fashion .
The Conscious Collection, for men, women and children, is made from sustainable materials including organic and recycled fibers. The collection will be on sale in all H&M stores from April 14. The collection will include blouses, tunics, T-shirts, dresses, skirts, blazers and trousers. These will be made from organic linen, polyester recycled from PET bottles and textile waste, and Tencel – which H&M describes as a “silky, renewable material produced with minimal environmental impact”.

Feather Hair Extensions

Feather hair extensions are a hot new trend, and can be treated just like one’s natural hair. They are hand picked little rooster featheras and they come in many colors sizes and patterns.You can choose if you want them placed in your hair, and even create the look of highlights with them. They are applied similar to a locking type of hair extension, so it’s not harsh on your hair. Once you select the feathers you want, your stylist will place them on your hair, then clamp them down with this little bead that will keep the feathers in place. They won’t hurt, and they won’t fall out. Usually, they can be straightened, washed, blow-dried and curled, and they last anywhere from 2-7 weeks.

OPI Shatter Nail Polish

OPI revolutionized nail polish last year when the nail polish company released its first Shatter top coat in black. The polish is unique because it leaves a crackled, two-texture finish when painted on the nail, and many people enjoy coming up with cool and different color combinations to paint the black Shatter over a rainbow of hues. Now OPI just announced that it will release more Shatter shades they include Blue, Navy, and Turquoise which makes up the Shatter collection, and Serena Williams’ new Glam Slam! collection will include Shatter in both red and white. All five Shatters hit stores May 1st for $8.50 per bottle.

Trend: Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Ray-Ban includes seven main lines in their sunglasses collection: Families, Icons, Active Lifestyle, High Street, Fast and Furious, Tech, and Craft. The sunglasses frames range from very thin, metal-like frames to thicker, carbon fiber frames. The lenses of some Ray-Ban sunglasses are polarized, which means they eliminate glare from the reflective surfaces which results in a drastic reduction in the brightness of shiny surfaces, like chrome, and large bodies of water and much more comfort for the eyes of the wearer. These lenses also protect the wearer's eyes from the potentially harmful blue light. These lenses are popular because they are scratch-resistant, they provide clarity, and they offer 100% protection from the sun's dangerous UV rays.

Fashion History: Coco Chanel

Fashion designer. Born on August 19, 1883, in Saumur, France. With her trademark suits and little black dresses, Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories, such as several strands of pearls. She was raised by nuns which taught her how to sew and she first tried a career in singing which failed so she started making hats and expanded her fashion empire from there. Even after her death on January 10, 1971her brand Chanel is well known by everyone around the world.

Favorite Perfume

Princess by Vera Wang is a purple color perfume and is sweet in scent. It is a warm fragrance which embodies elegance and celebration and is perfect for those romantic nights. It is a combination of mandarins, Tahitian tiare flower, frosting, vanilla chiffon and apricots. It is timeless, sexy and feminine. Princess by Vera Wang is an elegant fragrance which is perfect for any occasion. This perfume comes in 1.7 oz (retail between $52.00-$64.99) and 3.4 oz (retail $70.00) bottles and can be found at most stores which sell fragrances. The bottle is clear, glass and heart shaped with a gold crown around the spraying nozzle. Black script writing is centered in the front of the bottle. I really like the smell and the bottle of the perfume that is why it is my favorite.

Coach Purses: Poppy Collection

Coach is a very popular high end brand that is not as expensive as other high end brands. It is available at Macy's and the brand has a variety of products such as shoes, purses, accesories and cosmetics. I really like this brand but I especially like their Poppy collection. I like it because it is directed to younger people like teens because the collection is fulled with bright colors patterns and cool materials like sequens. I really like the purses and wallets in the collection because they are really cool and they stand out compared to other purses.

Spring Fashion Trend: Rompers

A very popular fashion trend for spring is rompers a lot of people wear them and they are available in almost every store. These rompers often feature interesting prints, are made of fun fabrics, and/or have cute unique details. Rompers are a great item for all girls because they are basically an entire outfit in one piece. They’re also very comfortable and easy to wear. There are dozens of styles out right now, so there is something for everyone!

Makeup: MAC

Makeup Art Cosmetics, was founded in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1984. The first U.S. MAC store opened in 1991, in Greenwich Village, New York.The company's products were initially specifically designed for professional make-up artists, but are now sold to consumers worldwide. MAC has become a well known high end make up company which has a large collection of products for everyone. MAC make-up collections are always fun and different and they always collaborate with different artists for example Lady Gaga. MAC cosmetics are available at MAC stores, Macy's or online.

My Favorite Store

I love to shop but my favorite store to shop at is Wet Seal. I like this store because they always have good sales and the clothes are not expensive like at other stores such as Macys and H&M. I also like the type of clothes they sell because it is my style and they always have cute shirts and dresses. I also like the shoes and jewelry they sell because its always on the fashion trends of that time and the jewelry isnt expensive but it lasts a really long time. Another store that I like is Forever21 i dont really like the clothes as much but i like all of the jewelry they sell because its not expensive at all and they always have the cutest rings which is good because rings are my favorite type of jewelry to wear.

Fashion Icon: Taylor Swift (like)

Taylor Swift is a country superstar and a fashion icon. I really like her style because its simple but always put together and she always looks pretty. My favorite outfits from the picture above are the one with the yellow coat and blue floral skirt. I really like these outfits because its simple pieces but they look good together i also like how she is wearing boots because thats my favorite type of shoe to wear. Also i really like how she does her hair because it looks verry natural and simple like if she didnt even try to do it. If i had long hair i would do it like that also. Also i really like her because shes a good singer and she is a verry sweet person not like other famous people that are full of themselves.

Fashion Icon: Lady Gaga (dislike)

Lady Gaga has become a huge fashion icon because of her interesting choices of fashion. She always wears something different and over the top. A lot of people like her and think her fashion is unique but i have to disagree. Personaly i dislike her fashion choices because i think they are ridiculous and she always looks weird and not pretty. Eventhough i dont like her style a lot of people do and everyone has their own taste in fashion. But overall her fashion choices are just another way to express herself other than her music.

Shoe Trends

Shoe trends this spring include chuncky heels instead of stilletos. Making a comeback are the wedge heels in neutral colors and different materials like rope and wood. Also on trend this season are chuncky heels ther range from very tall to very short but they can also be some what heavy to walk in. Woven sandals and full coverage booties are a must have and wardrobe staple for this spring. Ankel strap shoes have also been gaining popularity and serve as a nice embeleshment and interesting accent to simple pumps.

2011 Fashion Trends

                                                                        Derek Lam

70s Inspired: The 70s fashion trends are back in style. With floor lenght maxi skirts and maxi dresses, disco mini skirts, crop tops, flarred out bell bottom trousers and high waisted cuts.

                                                                Alexander McQueen

Feathers: This provides an old time Hollywood vogue feel. Feathers are very classy and sophisticated. But should not be worn during the day dresses with feathers are better suited for formal parties and proms.

                                                               Burberry Prorsum

Biker Chic: The military/combat trend last season has evolved and changed to the biker chic trend this spring season. This trend includes leather, ripped stockings, studs and safely pins versus biker chic with zipped sleeves, quilting detailing and leather pants.

Top 3 Fashion Color Trends

PINK:  Voted the best color of the year by Pantone pink is a top color trend on the runway this spring. But its not just any pink its honesuckle pink. This tone of pink can be perfectly paired with other bright colors like orange and green because it offers contrast to the pink. Above is an example of the color trend in different fashion shows by Peter Som, Jil Sander, Valentino, Badgley Mischka.

YELLOW: It is the hardest shade for most women to pull off but it is perfect for the spring. It apperaed on the runways in mostly a light pale yellow but also inspired by the 70s is a bright mustard yellow. Shown above is Christopher Kane, Diane von Furstenberg, Chanel, VPL.

BLUE: Also popular this spring is blue. Any shade of blue has become a trend from dark blue to sky blue, teal and navy. Shown above is the popular teal trend by Peter Som, Versace, Burberry Prorsum, DKNY.