STYLE BY RED NEWS: HELLO BYRDIE

Hello my dear friends!

First of all, let me excuse myself for pulling an MIA (missing in action that is) on you guys, but the truth is I was under house arrest working on my midterm projects. Oh my God people, you have no idea how much work I put on those projects. I literally stayed home for 5 days working non stop from morning till like 2am-4am in the morning. I'm not even kidding one bit. Really exhausting but totally worth it. My visual merchandising II teacher congratulated me on my project and that made me a very happy woman. You know, when I started school last quarter I worked hard and studied hard because I wanted to give my very best. Another reason is because I need to find a job when I graduate so I don't get sent back to my hood (Guatemala). Having straight A's might be a little helpful. However, this quarter when I found out I was on the Dean's Honor List now I kind of feel that I need to keep my status lol! Now I feel pressured! This is actually really stupid because I'm the only single person who actually gives a (biiiiiiiiiiiiiiip) about it. But anyways....

Enough about me and my school life. I have some good news for the ladies. This morning while I was reading the July 29 Women's Wear Daily issue, I found out about Byrdie. Byrdie is the new Clique Media online creation dedicated to beauty and celebrities (more about Rihanna's infamous shaved-side hairstyle). It is a beautifully layered Web site, that is easy and fun to read, with eye catching images, clean typography, and up to date news about all things beauty and celebrities. For those of you who don't know, Clique Media is the mastermind behind WhoWhatWear and Domaine, which combined share a 23 million page views per month. Pretty amazing numbers right? Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power co-founders and chief executive officers of Clique said that there was a need for an online beauty venue that wasn't a traditional magazine's Web site, blog or a video tutorial. This is what the ladies have to say about Byrdie: 

"We didn't see anything that came from a strong editorial point of view that really reported out, but still encompassed the fun trends that aren't as editorially driven, like street style. There are not a lot of great sites that cover celebrity beauty out there, and not a lot that cover celebrity beauty, which is our secret sauce, that seems like a big open space."

So, if you are a beauty freak like most of us women are, you're gonna love Byrdie. You'll even find a video tutorial showing you how to get a Brigitte Bardot mane.

Have fun discovering Byrdie! See you around ladies (and gentlemen)! 

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OUTFIT POST: MIXING THE OLD WITH THE NEW

A couple of years ago I bought this Gap denim vest at a flea market that a friend of mine organized here in Guatemala to raise funds for a local non-profit organization. It's pretty amazing the things that you'll find at a flea market if you have patience and you know how to dig in well. 

Yesterday I was invited to a little friendly gathering to say good bye to one of our really good friends who is moving away for a few months. I love gatherings because they are a great opportunity to dress up. I decided to wear my "second hand" Gap denim vest with my new Anthropologie dress, JCrew sandals, and statement necklace also from Anthropologie that I bought a few years ago. A very summery outfit perfect for my newfound girlieness. YES! I admit it! I'm girlie! 

Dress Anthropologie

Vest Gap

Necklace Anthropologie

Shoes J.Crew

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INSIDE MY CLOSET: BUSTIERS

A bustier is a piece of women's clothing which can be worn as an undergarment or an over garment, depending on style and personal taste. Modern day bustiers are a mix between a bra and a top. What I love the most about bustiers is that they look incredibly feminine (if worn correctly), they are sexy without being vulgar (again, if worn correctly), and they force you to go to the gym to work on those abs (fight club is kicking my Style by Red ass). If you feel you're still not in good enough shape to wear a bustier this season, fear not, you have time to start working out for next year's spring summer. I already saw the resort collections and bustiers are def making a come back. 

Just a couple of weeks ago I was having one of those insanely depressing days us women have once in a while due to hormonal peeks in which the only thing that will make us feel better is impulse shopping. Needless to say I headed myself to my happy place Anthropologie and bought the cutest little polka dot bustier that looks more like a bra than anything else (maybe because it is a bra) but I'm still gonna wear it as a bustier. I promise I wont look trashy. I was planning to wear my bustier underneath a white button down J.Crew linen shirt (slightly unbuttoned to show some sexy cleavage) and Anthropologie printed shorts. J.Crew and Anthropologie my favorite mix.

Heres a photo of my newly acquired bustier. Isn't it divine? Later on this week I'll be sharing with you the complete outfit and also stick around for my "How to Wear a Bustier" coming to you tomorrow. 

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ON AIR OUTFITS

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FASHION MAGAZINE COVER OF THE WEEK: VOGUE MEXICO

Wow! This time Vogue Mexico really did a good job. I've always been a huge fan of retro inspired styling and photography, even more so than the super trendy style with too much bling and way to much fuss. Also lately I've noticed that I'm more inclined to geometric styles than the more romantic rounded ones. Before I used to be all flowers and birdies, now I'm more geometric designs and clean lines. 

Wow! Esta vez Vogue México realmente hizo un buen trabajo. Siempre he sido una gran admiradora del estilismo y fotografía inspirados en lo retro, aún más que el estilo súper de tendencia demasiado ostentoso y escandaloso. También recientemente me he dado cuenta que me veo más inclinada hacia estilos geométricos más que los románticos y redondeados. Antes era toda flores y pajaritos, ahora soy mas diseños geométricos y líneas limpias. 

VOGUE MEXICO JANUARY 2013: JACQUELINE JABLONSKI 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY: DAVID ROEMER

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MIAMI ART BASEL: UNTITLED ART & FASHION

Yesterday my friend Gabriela and I wen to see UNTITLED on the beach (literally). We met at Lincoln Road and decided to walk all the way to Ocean Drive where the tent is at. We're athletic women (specially Gaby who runs marathons) so we didn't mind the walking, it was our not so appropriate for the weather outfit that was killing us lol! I don't know what the hell we where thinking! Gaby even brought a jacket, and she lives here. I guess we thought that since it was December it would probably get a little chilly but of course it didn't. Our own ignorance showed us a lesson. Anyhow, UNTITLED was pretty interesting. I loved the fact that the tent is on the beach with an ocean front view and a lot of air conditioning inside.  Here are some images. 

El día de ayer mi amiga Gabriela y yo fuimos a ver UNTITLED en la playa (literalmente). Nos juntamos en Lincoln Road y decidimos caminar hasta Ocean Drive donde estaba localizada la carpa. Ambas somos mujeres atléticas (especialmente Gaby quien corre maratones) por lo cual no nos molestaba en lo absoluto caminar, eran nuestros atuendos no tan apropiados para el clima que nos estaban matando jajaja! Realmente no sé qué estábamos pensando! Gaby incluso llevaba una chaqueta y eso que vive en Miami. Creo que ambas pensamos que por ser diciembre quizás estaría un poco fresco pero por supuesto que eso nunca sucedió. Nuestra propia ignorancia nos dio una lección. En fin, UNTITLED estuvo muy interesante. Me encantó que la carpa estaba ubicada en la playa con vista al mar y con mucho aire acondicionado. He aquí algunas imágenes. 

Let's be honest. It's always about the fashion. By the way, those shoes are Balenciaga. I know not because I asked her but because I saw them at The Webster.

Seamos honestos. Siempre se trata de moda. Por cierto esos zapatos son Balenciaga. Lo sé no porque le pregunté a la chica sino porque los vi en The Webster.

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THE TIE LOOK

My girl Majo A.K.A "Abuelita" rockin the tie look on Saturday for the Saúl E. Méndez fashion show. 

Mi chica Majo alias "Abuelita" luciendo fabulosamente el look de corbata este sábado pasado para el desfile de Saúl E. Méndez.

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MORE OF GIOVANNIA FOR LOOK MAGAZINE NOVEMBER ISSUE

Here are two more photographs that I loooove from our photo shoot for LOOK Magazine's November issue. Visit LOOK Magazine online.

Aquí hay dos fotografías más que aaaaamo de nuestra sesión de fotos para la edición de noviembre de LOOK Magazine. Visita LOOK Magazine en línea. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Shanila Menendez

HAIR AND MAKEUP: Fernanda Gomar

STYLING: María Cristina Acquaroni

MODEL: Giovannia Musella

CLOTHES (VESTUARIO): Adolfo Dominguez

JEWELRY (JOYERÍA): Alexis Bittar Available only at C'Santos (Alexis Bittar disponible unicamente en C'Santos)

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LITTLE MISS RED STYLISH OUT ON THE PORCH

My dear readers I have to apologize for not posting any Little Miss Red Fashion Adventures posts for two weeks. I was taking a break from everything in Guatemala enjoying my vacation in Miami with family and friends. Needless to say my head was someplace else. 

Today Little Miss Red is back with her frizzy hair and stylish outfits. 

Mis queridos lectores, tengo que disculparme con ustedes por no subir ningún Little Miss Red Fashion Adventures post por dos semanas seguidas. Estaba tomando un descanso de Guatemala disfrutando de mis vacaciones en Miami con mi familia y amigos. Esta de más decirles que mi cabeza estaba totalmente en otro lugar.

Hoy Little Miss Red está de vuelta con su cabello frizz y sus atuendos con estilo. 

SKIRT (FALDA): Massimo Dutti

TOP (BLUSA): Massimo Dutti

BELT (CINTURÓN): Massimo Dutti

HAT (SOMBRERO): Zara

NECKLACE (COLLAR): Anthropologie

BAG (BOLSO): Urban Outfitters


PHOTOGRAPHY (FOTOGRAFÍA): Shanila Menendez shanilaphoto@gmail.com
HAIR & MAKEUP (CABELLO Y MAQUILLAJE): Fernanda Gomar mus_hus12@yahoo.com
STYLING (ESTILISMO): Maria Cristina Acquaroni info@mcacquaroni.com

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MORNING INSPIRATION: GARANCE DORÉ AND COSTANZA PASCOLATO

And my morning inspiration is...... (drum rolls) Garance Doré of course. Garance Doré (and Jena Lyons) is the woman I most admire in fashion. She is the pioneer of street style blogging, now the pioneer of video blogging, and everything she does she does it beautifully (and she has fun while doing it). She is by far the coolest chick in town, I would definitely love to party with her.

This morning I want to share with you her interview with Costanza Pascolato for her "Pardon My French" series. Costanza Pascolato is a fashion consultant for Vogue Brazil (it can't get cooler than that). In the words of Natasha Inchley for Vogue.com: Costanza is a woman that has seen and worn it all. If you wish to learn more about Costanza take a look at her interview on Vogue.com

In this morning's video Costanza gives us a little lesson on fashion history worth watching and learning. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Y mi inspiración de esta mañana es.... (suenan tambores) Garance Doré por supuesto. Garance Doré (y Jena Lyons) es la mujer que más admiro en cuanto a moda. Es la pionera del blogging the moda callejera, ahora la pionera del video blogging y todo lo que hace lo hace divinamente (además se divierte mientras lo hace). Es sin duda alguna la mujer más cool. Definitivamente amaría irme de fiesta con ella. 

Esta mañana quiero compartir con ustedes una entrevista con Costanza Pascolato para su serie de "Pardon My French." Costanza Pascolato es consultora de moda para Vogue Brazil (no podría ser más cool que eso). En las palabras de Natasha Inchley para Vogue.com: Costanza es una mujer que lo visto y lo ha usado todo. Si desean aprender más sobre costanza denle un vistazo a su entrevista en Vogue.com 

En el video de esta mañana Costanza nos da una pequeña lección sobre historia de la moda que vale la pena ver y aprender. Espero lo disfruten tanto como yo lo he disfrutado. 

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SOLANGE-LOSING YOU

Good morning my dear Style by Red readers!!! This morning I'm so incredibly excited because tomorrow I fly to Miami for a week with my best friend Kika.  We are going to have fun, fun, fun. I get so excited when I think of the ocean. The fact that it's the first thing I'm gonna see when I wake up for a whole week has got me hallucinating already. 

Anyways... I thought I should help you brighten up your day with a little fashion (of course). Here's the fabulous Solange Knowles (who's style we loooove) in her video "Losing You." 

Enjoy!!! 

Buenos días queridos lectores de Style by Red!!! Esta mañana me siento increíblemente emocionada (excitada no me parecía apropiado jajaja) porque mañana vuelo a Miami por una semana con mi mejor amiga Kika. Vamos a divertirnos, divertirnos, divertirnos. Me emociono demasiado cuando pienso en el océano. El hecho que es lo primero que mis ojos van a ver al despertar por una semana completa me tiene alucinando. 

En fin... Pensé que debería ayudarlos a animar su día con un poco de moda (pues claro, que otra cosa). He aquí la fabulosa Solange Knowles (cuyo estilo amamooooos) en su vídeo "Losing You." 

Disfrútenlo!!! 

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WANNA BE A SUPERMODEL?

Ok, maybe not a supermodel but you could definitely have the opportunity to strut your sexy little self along a really long catwalk. Why? Well... Because the second annual Saúl E. Méndez fashion show is coming soon to town (duh! what else) and they are looking for new pretty people.

When and where will all this commotion take place? Pay attention you won't want to miss this one opportunity to have your own little narcissistic moment.

When: Wednesday October 17

Where: Saúl E. Méndez Oakland Mall

Time: 2pm-7pm

Ages: 16-35 (yes, oldies are welcomed)

For more information visit www.estilosaul.com

Good luck! You're sexy and you know it!

Ok, quizás no un supermodelo pero definitivamente podrías tener la oportunidad de modelar ese sexy cuerpecito tuyo a través de una muy larga pasarela ¿Por qué? Pues... Porque el segundo show anual de Saúl E. Méndez está por llegar (duh, que más podría ser) y están buscando nueva gente bonita.

¿Dónde y cuándo se va a llevar a cabo toda esta locura? Presta detenida atención, no querrás perderte la única oportunidad de tener tu propio momento de puro narcisismo. 

Cuándo: Miércoles 17 de octubre

Dónde: Saúl E. Méndez Oakland Mall

Hora: 2pm-7pm

Edades: 16-35 años (si, los viejos también son bienvenidos)

Para Mayor información vivita www.estilosaul.com 

!Buena suerte! You're sexy and you know it! (lo siento, traducir eso no se puede)

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FASHION EDITORIAL OF THE DAY: CANDICE SWANEPOL FOR US VOGUE OCTOBER 2012 PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALEX PRAGER

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SNEAKERS DEFINITELY WOULD

Today I was visiting WHO WHAT WEAR and I saw the new Converse campaign and I LOVED IT!!! Shoes are boring wear sneakers!!! Sooooo true I have to say!!! Every time I wear sneakers I always have more fun. Give it up for sneakers!!!

What do you think? You like it?

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STYLE SESSIONS: STYLISH IN THE RAIN

Today's topic on Style Sessions STYLISH IN THE RAIN. This time in spanish.

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