If I wear Prêt-à-Cocktail.../Si usara Prêt-à-Cocktail

After trying to get things together for a while, here it is ,finally!.. Casual Goddess, my first mini collection inspired on the prints of the fabrics, the tropico weather and the chic Mediterranean style. Its a limited collection therefore, there are only 2 garments per size and per style and really few belts that are also designed by me... we'll see if Salvadoran women dare to feel free and fresh during the casual afternoon get-together.

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If I were creative / Si fuera creativa

This kind of thinking its what makes my world happy and challenging, this it what we all need in our lives, in our jobs and in our world!

If I were inspired / Si estuviera Inspirada

Today, thanks to a picture I took at the beginning of summer, I realized I’m being hunted by the same group of colors because I’ve been unconsciously picking the same tones for inspiration but in different presentation and I just realized it!... I'm loving that minty color by the way!....This is the picture I like the most, some of the buttons that caught up my attention out of 2 bottles PACKED of old, new, plastic, metal, wooden buttons.. you do the math of the time I spent picking them out...

If I wear a classic / Si usara un clásico

For those of you who can’t picture shopping in El Salvador I’ll try to explain it to you realistically in few word: Its the W-O-R-S-T! and not because “yuck! other people are going to be wearing the same things as I am, and since it’s a small city, we’re going run into each other out there in the street so I’m going to go shopping abroad” but because the only immediate and descent option to satisfy a shopping craving on this side of the pond is Zara, which by the way is not completely the same as Europe. The rest?? is HORRIBLE!!!! HIDEOUS! I mean really! Me, a person who doesn’t care about brands but colors, shapes, styles and just options to mix and match the only thing I found in the middle of this… boring jungle was a little black dress!!!!!!!!!!!! PICTURE MY SITUATION PLEASE!!!... Houston, we have a problem…but I’m on it, if you know what I mean, so I’m not freaking out… but this is what I found: a chiffon black dress, a classic I said to myself, but it was just too long and just too boring to wear it by itself so what better way to improve the look than to add up a bold belt… so here is the result…

If I wear $5 shoes / Si usara zapatos de $5

While I was living in Spain my sister introduced me to these amazing basic/casual shoes that come in the complete rainbow color range, definitely the new Converse but in 9 euros. The brand is Victoria, they have made the crossover from the granny crowd to the young and hip crowd, they are the Keds of Spain.

Now that I’m on the other side of the pond, few or better said almost no one wears this kind of shoe!!!! But what is my surprise today?!?!?! Walking down a mall I rarely go to, I see this bran that was really popular while I was younger: CHIC by Velinda! is the Salvadorian and 5 DOLAR version of the Victoria AND Keds!!!!!!!!! I saw them I got them because I didn’t have the all black version.

For me they’re like the little black dress in a casual/Sunday outfit way! So here are the shoes and the looks they would go perfect with.

If I were Italian / Si fuera Italiana

I would chose to be Giovanna Battaglia for obvious reasons!...not only she has an outstanding, elegant yet trendy sense of fashion in her daily life as a fashion editor of L’Uomo Vogue but she also has an amazing photo styling gift! I mean, Who wouldn’t want to be her??

For you all who love fashion and have no idea who the hell is this stylish woman, you should now finish reading this post, feel ashamed aaand google her ASAP!!!

P.S: Click on the images so you can see more in detail the reasons why I would be her

If I wear Jimmy Choo / Si usara Jimmy Choo

I would not only be drooling for these amazing treasures but I would also make sure to mark November 14th on my forehead so my feet would feel pampered this winter!!! One of the shoe Gods, Jimmy Choo, is set to work with H&M this season… how lucky are all those people who have H&M in their countries?...or better yet I would say people who work at H&M are even luckier to rule those people’s world! .. once again chapeau to H&M strategy.. It just gets better and better!

If I were to keep my eyes on something / Si tuviera que mantener mis ojos en algo

I would definitely make sure to keep them on Michael Angel, amazing aussie designer who recently launched his on-line shop and is set to open the spring/summer ‘10 womenswear collections at New York Fashion Week… what an honor! I’m pretty sure he’s going to create some juicy things to talk about…

These are some of his fall 09 pieces… strong, fresh and funky… they all reminded me of the amazing aurora boreali

If I were Nina Ricci… / Si yo fuera Nina Ricci…

I would be bragging about these amazing boots designed for fall/winter 09/10… how cool are they?? Its like drag queen gone beyond chic!
I would wear them with a tailored jacket, white shirt and a pair of light denim jeans… AND I would make sure to practice my walk before even consider going out in public… we don’t want some tragic accidents that would overshadow the outfit, right?

If I wear see-through clothes… / Si usara ropa transparente…

Not only because I was away it means that my mind wasn’t working, thankfully it just kept on going and going… and I got a bit fixated with the mosaic post…. I was brainstorming about mosaic which lead me to light and I finally got it today, playing with my old mate Photoshop I got a print and I would go craaaazy if I could get it printed on some… I’m thinking feather light, a breeze under a wavy see-through fabric…. silk chiffon?… mmmm nice!!!!! And for the shoes I got inspired on rubber bands… the color and the texture would make an interesting contrast… I’m nude colors lately

If I were back… / Si estuviera de regreso…

My blog has been on pause for almost 3 months now, but I’m glad to be back doing what I love the most. I had been looking for a blazer with shoulder pads but unfortunately the ones I found where like… blah…UNTIL a couple of days ago! While coming back home, I spent some time chez my aunt, I was staying in the guest room and what is my surprise?!?!?! I found some of her clothes from the 90’s!... Its like having a vintage shop in the comfort of your own house!!!!!!!!!!! how lucky was I?!?!?! I would say A LOT! I loooooved this blazer from the moment I unzipped that bag… Its just the perfect size, the perfect color and the perfect shape and perfectly sitting there waiting for me!

If I were a Boy Vol. II / Si fuera un Niño Vol. II

I would've bought these sneakers ages agoooooo


PS. As you can see the shades are still there... get it why?...because is the easiest way to say: GET THEM NOW! / PD. Como pueden ver los lentes aun estan ahi... ¿entienden porqué? es la manera más facil de decir: COMPRENLOS AHORA!

If I were a Boy / Si fuera un Niño

Today I wanted to have some fun after a long day of work so I assumed a roll Beyoncé assumed couple of months ago, but instead of making it corny I did it…cool? Anyways, I looked at some guys clothes and made up the outfits I would wear if I were a boy. This is one of the outfits I did. I’ve always liked the guys that aren’t afraid of color or just to think a little outside the box… just risk it and lose the button-down shirt for one day…

P.S: oh! and those shades?.. I would wear them as a girl! I mean how cool are they?! I WANT THEM NOW!

If I wear Roses / Si usara Rosas

I think you've notice this summer is all about flowers and roses accessories… I’ve seen flowers here and there, roses this and that size both in so many colors. I fell in love with all of them and new exactly how would I used them since I had a one of those do-it-yourself-project vision. The good thing about this is that I could putt them on and take them off, change the color, change the size… is like if I had many shoes! I like the unexpected contrast a big flower can give to an outfit…

If I were Anna Wintour / Si yo fuera Anna Wintour

I would be the lady that inspired The Devil wears Prada, I would be the lady that dictates the fashion world. All that makes me wonder, what would happen to the fashion world once she dies?... that is if a robot ever does die!


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If I were a Kid / Si fuera un niño…

Since I was a little girl, I’ve always found helium balloons amazing and fun, just like a world of happiness! Not only because they fly but also because when you gather a lot of them they look like a huge marshmallow or colored bubbles… I remember I saw a Mithbusters chapter once, where they blew up more than 500 balloons with helium to prove if it was possible to make a little kid fly with it… and it worked!!!! Can you imagine how lucky that little girl was?!?!?! Anyways, thanks to a friend in the filmmaking business I discovered there’s a new film inspired in helium balloons.

Up is the new Walt Disney and Pixar animated movie that recently became the very first animated film to open the Cannes Festival in the whole festival’s history, it has great reviews so far. So I watched the trailer again and discovered a world of inspiration: inspiring shapes with the balloons; inspiring colors with the color of the balloons, the light through those balloons and some animals in the forest, an inspiring feeling with the idea that you can fly! For me its just a huge world of happiness that can be brought into a concept… playful, fluffy and fun volumes, colors and shapes…



Visit the official website / Visita el sitio web oficial : http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/up/

If I wear H&M / Si vistiera H&M

I love H&M’s philosophy and strategy: stylish and trendy limited collections in collaboration with different well-known designers but in a more affordable version. So, for all of us who dream to own some designer’s garment but can’t afford it H&M is our answer.

Since 2004 H&M has worked with Comme des Garçons, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor and Rolf, Madonna, Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and now for the second time Matthew Williamson, the English fashion designer that is bringing change with his feminine bright-colored collection. I like it but I’m addicted to the ad. I think the concept is really good plus the song is great. If you like it as well it seems is going to be on sale May 18th on iTunes..

If I made my dreams come true/ Si hiciera mis sueños realidad

A girl can’t resist when her brain tells her “buy more shoes.. NOW!” even though she has thousands. And how can we? when there are such beautiful designs out there in the world that should be for us and our outfits!!!! Obviously there are some on the way-out-of-the-normal-price-range side but we can get the idea and look of what we like and try to find something similar, in a more affordable version.

These shapes and styles are the ones I love and dream of the most NOW. But I’m totally crazy about the shinny-multicolored pairs, even though the shape is not one I could call cool, but I’ll keep my eyes on that color… I have a feeling about it…

If I wanted to feel proud, I would be Salvadoran! / Si quisiera sentirme orgullosa, sería Salvadoreña

So today is one of those days that after reading the news I feel more proud of being Salvadoran. Since its such a tinny little country compared to the big monsters around us people hardly EVER know where it is and when they know where it is, that word pops out from their mouths: "civil war, guerilla" which happen long time ago... just get over it, because we already have!. Anyways, that is why each time a Salvadoran succeeds abroad and they get media coverage... I feel proud and happy!!!!!! I feel so happy people are getting out there and setting up the country in the best scene... the creative one!.
Today I learned that the well-known Salvadoran Advertising Agency APEX/BBDO won their second CLIO! Which is one of the most important awards in the advertising world...


2 news that made my day an even a happier day!

If I wanted to be cool... I would be Salvadoran!

So what is my surprise this morning??

While reading the Wallpaper magazine May 2009 edition over my morning coffee I see this familiar face, not on an article but an Ad!... You know how in El Salvador everyone knows everyone or at least you know who she/he is? Well that is the case of Claudia and Harry Washington, both Salvadorans, designers and entrepreneurs. I've heard about them but never had the chance to see their work. So I find them on an Bernhardt Design Ad, with the copy "Global Edition.San Salvador". My reaction was sort of the following:.. this?.... San Salvador!?!?!?! WT..?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?! So it was between surprise, happiness and proud to be honest!!!!! so I goggled it to see what it was about. And this is what I found! an interview of them during La Fiera dil Mobile in Milan, being part of the Bernhardt Design team with their furniture creations. La Fiera dil Mobile (Milan International Furniture Fair) is THE design event of the W O R L D!. I lived in Milan and what I learned is that if you're there is either because you're someone or you are on the way of becoming someone!. I feel so happy and PROUD that Salvadoran designers are crossing the borders of a small if not tinny country to start being on the global design scene, this kind of examples makes me think... Salvadorans are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watch the interview to get the idea of what they do: http://www.detnk.com/node/3463