HE LOST MY SHOES

me loves...

2011-11-16T11:48:00.000-08:00

xmas gifts list.. anyone? =)

Versace for HM favorites

2011-11-14T10:51:00.000-08:00

COLOR!

2011-11-09T08:51:00.001-08:00

Love the make up and styling!!! xx

BURBERRY

2011-11-02T10:55:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite british brands is BURBERRY, best known for their amazing and always fashionable trench coats. I’m a really huge fan of this brand and its designer (Christopher Bailey), every season they come up with amazing creations, I just love the whole classic british style that they propose. Always innovative and authentic, Burberry is one of the leading british luxury brand globally.

Going back in history; Burberry was founded in 1856 when 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, a former draper's apprentice, opened his own store in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. In 1880, Burberry introduced in his brand the gabardine, a hardwearing, water-resistant yet breathable fabric, in which the yarn is waterproofed before weaving. Burberry was the original name, but then the company soon switched to using the name Burberrys, after many customers from around the world began calling it Burberrys of London. This name is still visible on many older Burberry products.

In 1891, Burberry opened a shop in the Haymarket, London, which still exists and until recently was the site of Burberry’s corporate headquarters. Now the headquarters are at Horseferry House just behind Houses of Parliament, Westminster (London).

Burberry runs 3 different departments WOMENSWEAR, MENSWEAR AND CHILDRENSWEAR. This brand offers a wide variety of formal and casual wear. Still the most popular garment is the classic trench coat with its multiple variations every season with a different twist.

Menswear prices range goes from 150.00 GBP for a classic white shirt, 225.00 GBP for a merino sweater, 1,195.00 GBP for a shearling collar biker jacket and 1095.00 GBP structural cotton trench coat.

Womenswear prices range goes from 195.00 GBP for a pleated bib front shirt, 265.00 GBP for a jersey dress, 495.00 GBP for a jacket and 550.00 GBP for a trench coat.

There are around 11 Burberry shops in London, Bond Street flagship store, Covent Garden, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Heathrow terminal 1, 3, 4 and 5, Knightsbridge, Selfridges and White City.

The visual merchandising in Burberry stores is really tidy and clean. They have some special accessories and shoes sections in some stores. But it is pretty much the same as in ZARA stores. Their merchandising consists in creating at least 3 or 4 different outfits in each wall (hanging) and also they have some folded sweaters and bags at the top of each wall on a shelf.

Shopping experience is quite good. What I like about Burberry is that even if they are a luxurious brand; you can really feel welcomed into the store. The staff is really friendly and chilled not like in other designers stores where people tend to be not so welcoming unless you look like you going to spend thousands and thousands in the store.

Burberry main customers tend to be more grown up people, as their designs are really classic plus they are also really expensive, so its quite hard for young people to get anything from this brand. That doesn’t mean you can not find young clothing line, in fact they also do a lot of casual wear (which still looks quite dressy).

Burberry also gives the option of online shopping in their website which is: http://uk.burberry.com/store/

ZARA

2011-11-02T10:17:00.000-07:00

OXFORD CIRCUS STORE

When it comes to shops matter, I consider myself to be an expert. Having been living in this city for around 4 years, I have visited every kind of stores, from small vintage shops to really busy high street stores and exclusive designer shops.

So it was a little bit hard for me to decide which stores I would be writing about. Anyway, after making up my mind, I decided that it would be fun to compare total different shops within the market levels.
I have chosen to take ZARA (Oxford circus); which is a high street store and compare it with Burberry (Regents street); which is a designer store.

ZARA is a global brand, at the cutting edge of the fashion retail industry. It is owned by the INDITEX group, whose headquarters are based in Spain. ZARA designs and produces its own products based on the latest trends and catwalk designs from around the world. With its unique ordering process, ZARA is able to create and deliver products to its stores around the globe faster than any other retailer and is able to offer the most stylish and fashionable products at the lowest possible prices.
ZARA UK was established in 1998 with the first ZARA opening on Regent Street, ZARA is one of the fastest growing brands in the UK.

ZARA runs 4 different departments which are: Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear and ZARA HOME. Each department with different colections, from young and fun to mature and classic designs. ZARA offers a wide variety of colors, shapes and trends.

MENSWEAR

WOMENSWEAR

TRAFALUC

ZARA WOMAN prices range goes from 7.99 GBP for a basic t-shirt to 239.00 GBP for a coat.
ZARA MAN prices range goes from 9.99 GBP for a basic t-shirt, 19.99 GBP for a print t-shirt, 149.00 GBP for a coat and 169.00 GBP for a leather jacket.

This brand gets all kind of customers, from age range to occupation, from young students to more grown up people. The main customers average age is around 20’s and 30’s years old professionals.
Having worked in a ZARA store before, I would say suits, shirts and coats are what most customers go to buy at ZARA. I think is because they are quite versatile as in they have different styles from classic to more fashionable and trendy. Also basic t-shirts and shirts are really good sellers through the whole year. I personally think the quality of the fabrics and materials are really good for the price they are selled for.

ZARA windows are always quite exciting to see, they really get into the themes and atmosphere that they want to create. Styling is always immaculate on the mannequins. The only sad thing about it, its that they use many accessories and objects that they actually don't sell in the store.

There are 14 ZARA stores in London, Victoria, Regent street, Covent Garden, Oxford street east, Oxford circus, Bond street, Kings Road, Knightsbridge, High Street Kensington, Whiteleys, Westfield White City, Canary Wharf and Westfield stratford.

In ZARA Oxford circus you can only find WOMENSWEAR department which is on the main floor, TRF (TRAFALUC) and MENSWEAR departments which are on the basement floor.
Personally I love the way the merchandising is done in ZARA, because it is really organized and clean (visually) which is important to sell products. Also, they don’t have particular sections for jeans, basics, shoes, etc; like in other stores. ZARA merchandising consists in giving at least 6 different looks in each wall and these looks are divided also into categories which are young (jeans), classic, classic sport, moda and moda sport.
Shoes can be found at the bottom of each wall or tables and also on display around the shop floor. Bags are normally displayed at the top of each wall and sometimes on the tables. Hats, ties and scarves usually have their own display space in the shop floor.

Shopping experience depends on the time and day you visit the store. If u wish to have a pleasant shopping trip and get really good customer service, without waiting long time in the queus for fitting rooms or tills; then I highly recommend you go before 2pm. Otherwise it is really a nightmare, with long queus, untidy tables and a lot of customers.

Return and exchange policies are pretty much the same than any other store in London. You can buy anything and if you then change your mind, refund or exchange can be done within 30 days having your receipt with you of course.

Online shopping is available also in its website which is: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/uk/en/zara-W2011 , they also have facebook page for daily updates, http://www.facebook.com/Zara.

MY YEAR 2010

2011-01-03T13:41:00.001-08:00

Hope 2011 is full of fashion in my life... need new clothes!!! and guess what?? tomorrooow im going shopping!!! yaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! cos it was my bday yesterday so im getting my gifts!! lol!! cant wait!!! :D xxx

NEW YEARS EVE

2011-01-03T13:18:00.000-08:00

Happy new year everyone!!! Hope this new year is full of good things for everybody!!! what are ur resolutions for this new year?? Im still thinking about mine... i have so many plans in my mind.. :) Im just really happy and thankfull for what last year gave me!!! :) hope u all feel the same!!
xx

SMART FRIDAY

2010-12-04T06:29:00.001-08:00

hey xmas is really close now.. i can't believe it... time passes by so fast... :S scary!!! Anyway.. i am a bit upset.. cos i been trying to take some potential pictures for my blog.. but this weather is just awful :(... its too dark and cold outside... but i will upload some outfit pictures very soon!!! :)
hope u having a fun weekend!!!! :)
XX

OLIVIA PALERMO FOR MANGO

2010-11-11T04:09:00.000-08:00

Stunning and gorgeous .. Olivia Palermo and boyfriend Johannes huebl for A/W MANGO collection... they are my favorite couple at the moment.. so perfect together! =)

Walk like an egyptian

2010-11-08T11:28:00.001-08:00

Observer magazine.

ANIMAL PRINT WITH STUDS

2010-11-08T09:24:00.001-08:00

i totally love this shoes.. they are awesome..!!! =)

LANVIN for H&M

2010-11-02T13:11:00.000-07:00

SEE THE LATEST VIDEO ABOUT THE H&M DESIGNER COLLABORATION.

Halloween

2010-11-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

hey guys... i hope u had an amazing time in halloween.. i had so much fun in the club... this is a pic i stole from my friend.. i hope he doesn't mind.. lol!!

Have a fun week!! =) xx

Want u to make me feel...

2010-10-27T01:34:00.000-07:00

I want you to love me, like I'm a hot guy
Keep thinkin' of me, doin' what you like
So boy forget about the world cuz it's gon' be me and you tonight
I wanna make your bed for ya, then imma make you swallow your pride...

Want you to take me like a thief in the night
Hold me like a pillow, make me feel right
Baby I'll tell you all my secrets that I'm keepin', you can come inside
And when you enter, you ain't leavin', be my prisoner for the night...

ANNA DELLO RUSSO

2010-10-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

"I think fashion is a muse, like music, like art, they are all muses. Fashion is a popular communication, whereas art is more of an elective communication. I don’t believe fashion is art, no." Anna Dello Russo

promise this

2010-10-25T15:53:00.001-07:00

LANVIN PREVIEW

2010-10-21T10:39:00.000-07:00

Nothing is easy with me

2010-10-11T20:45:00.000-07:00

STUDIO CLASS

2010-10-05T13:40:00.001-07:00

i had my first photography class today at LCF in the studio.. it was so much fun.. we got to use all the different lighting tools.. we ve got a few good pics.. but we were just really playing.. i will show all of u.. some proper fashion pictures.. really soon!!! =) hehe!!

NICOLAS ANDREAS TARALIS RTW S/S 2011 COLLECTION

2010-09-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

OMG... this is just AMAZING... i love this collection.. i want all of this.. i love all this dark looks... black transparencies.. its obviously too dark for spring summer.. but definitely something i need to have in my wardrobe as soon as possible.. all the blazers and jackets are such a statement pieces.

BLACK IS BLACK

2010-09-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

iT's geTTing cold in This ciTy... and im geTTing busier every day..

BILLY REID S/S 2011

2010-09-21T12:26:00.000-07:00

I love Billy Reid S/S 2011 collection.. all the playing with layers, suits, trench coats, knitwear, bow ties. Im not really a fan of formal wear but this collection is actually kind of fun.. and i can see myself wearing all of this.. i love the grey high waisted trousers with the blazer and sweater underneath. it looks fantastic. :)

Ready for the good times

2010-09-19T16:27:00.000-07:00

I feel much better at nite

2010-09-19T15:54:00.001-07:00

I know i have been a really bad blogger lately.. but i just have found difficult to get a speare time to blogg and take pictures lately.. as i just started uni at LCF.. and also my photographer Lyla is at uni now.. but thats gonna change really soon, i promise :).. im gonna try to be a better blogger... i hope all of u.. are having a good time.. and u are looking forward to see my new looks for this new season autumn-winter... which i love but im scared London is going to get really cold.. anyway.. hope all of u had an amazing weekend.. These are just a few pics i took with a webcam.. i know its really random.. but nevermind :)
xxx

Robert Geller NY S/S 11

2010-09-16T13:23:00.000-07:00

My favorite looks

LADY GAGA AND MARC JACOBS FOR V MAGAZINE

2010-09-03T13:36:00.000-07:00

ZARA YOUNG

2010-08-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

CAN U TURN MY POWER ON?

2010-08-18T12:46:00.000-07:00

You've been acting awful tough lately

Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately

But inside, you're just a little baby

It's okay to say you've got a weak spot

You don't always have to be on top

Better to be hated than love, love, loved for what you're not

You're vulnerable, you're vulnerable

You are not a robot

You're loveable, so loveable

But you're just troubled

Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot

Can you teach me how to feel real?

Can you turn my power on?

photos by lyla sabino

LOVE ISSUE 4 - COVER PREVIEW

2010-08-17T16:03:00.000-07:00

So... which one is ur favorite..?? i think all of them look totally STUNNING!! gosh.. they kill me with their beauty!!! :) xx

EMPTY POCKETS

2010-08-09T16:12:00.000-07:00

Photos taken by. Lyla Sabino

MEMORIES

2010-08-02T05:51:00.001-07:00

LOVEE YAA GIRLS!!

xxx

Rock of love

2010-07-30T10:48:00.000-07:00

H&M DIVIDED F/W 10

2010-07-26T02:45:00.000-07:00

Im lovin this new collection.. i want it all..!! =)

NO SPEAK AMERICANO

2010-07-25T05:53:00.000-07:00

FRANKIE MORELLO SEXYWEAR F/W 10

2010-07-22T04:46:00.000-07:00

LOVELY SUMMER

2010-07-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

So i havent had time for a proper outfit photoshoot.. cos im on holidays from work and school.. so i ve been really busy having so much fun.. lots of fun times with my friends.. bbqs and parties..!! there will be proper pictures soon!! hope u r enjoying the summer as same as me!!!
xx

TOPSHOP F/W 10

2010-07-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

i just dont wanna let go

2010-07-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

TOM FORD

2010-07-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

Hes a wolf in disguise

2010-06-30T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sebastian Faena for V Magazine

2010-06-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

Alexander McQueen eyewear campaign S/S10

2010-06-18T02:26:00.000-07:00

with hairspray and denim

2010-06-16T12:27:00.001-07:00

Im still getting used to my new hair cut... i've received different comments so far... but i do like it.. and at the end.. its just about what makes me comfortable.. lol.. anyway.. hope u like this new look.. i know i been wearing that jacket a lot.. but i just love it.. we are an item.. =)

i wanna say thanks to my dearest friend Lyla Sabino.. who is been taking all my pictures.. i have to say she is getting better at taking pictures every time..!!

Sexual confessions

2010-06-14T13:43:00.000-07:00

Just like glitter mixed with rock and roll

2010-06-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

So.. finally i was feeling brave enough to wear my very short shorts again.. i got them 2 years ago.. and just wore them like 3 times in the summer... but as this summer my favorite trend is nautical.. it is the perfect garment that goes with all the stripy t shirts.. i love them.. i wish my legs were skinnier tho.. but anyway.. i ll have to keep working on that :p

hope all of u had a fun weekend!!

GIRL MEETS BOY

2010-06-11T12:27:00.001-07:00

Not interested in fakers

2010-06-06T11:22:00.000-07:00

Inspiration

2010-06-06T05:52:00.001-07:00

HE ATE MY HEART

2010-06-05T13:15:00.000-07:00

He licked his lips..said to me.. boy u look good enough to eat.. put his arms around me.. said.. "boy now get ur paws right off me" .... he ate my heart.. that boy is a MONSTER!!!

Hot Like Mexico

2010-06-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

GAGA IN THE ROOM

2010-05-30T08:25:00.001-07:00

LADY GAGAS CONCERT TOMORROW.. AND IM GOING!! HOW COOL IS THAT ?? :D YAAAAAAY!!!! ARENA O2... 7:00PM ... GAGA AND ME.. OOH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO HAPPY I COULD DIE!!!!!!! :D :D I WILL GO FUCKIING CRAZZYYYYYYY IF SHE SINGS DANCE IN THE DARK!!! =)

my little watch

2010-05-26T12:35:00.000-07:00

i just like it so much =)

stripes

2010-05-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

BLACK AND WHITE

2010-05-16T07:56:00.001-07:00

The city (season 2)

2010-05-16T07:35:00.001-07:00

OMG... can't wait anymore to watch the new season of THE CITY i have no idea when is airing in the UK =( .. i been trying to watch it online but its just not working... HURRY UP mtv!! i just wanna see it now!! =)

MIU MIU

2010-05-14T04:55:00.000-07:00

Im loving this miu miu collection.. i wonder how would be like being backstage getting the models dressed, styling them and stuff.. looks like so much fun! =)

xxx

New Talent

2010-05-12T13:32:00.000-07:00

Honestly like how AMAZING are this designs?? i totally LOOOVE them... and guess what?? I just had lunch in central london with the very talented designer and friend.. She is an indonesian girl her name is RINDA SALMUN, i first met her like 2 years ago through my best friend Lyla Sabino who took a summer course with Rinda's brother, she is such a lovely girl and i am so happy for her, this is her very 1st colection and its having so much success, i can not talk much about this, cos its like a huge project and its gonna appear in a photoshoot for a very famous fashion magazine in the UK. I am sure we will see more of her work in everywhere, and i am happy to say that i will be actually helping her a little bit in all of this. This is so big for me. =) what do u think guys.. dont u love the designs? I DO.

xxx

Designer: Rinda Salmun

Photographer: Nicoline Patricia Malina

No More Betty Suarez =(

2010-04-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

It breaks my heart but UGLY BETTY is over.. the last episode is showing tomorrow in the US and im really sad... i love this serie... its my favorite one... im gonna miss Betty Suarez so much with her poncho and her sweet smile.. always with a positive attitude and such a hardworking girl. She will always be an inspiration to stay positive for me! =)

A day in the park

2010-04-10T11:03:00.001-07:00

Hello London! =)

2010-04-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Its good to be back HOME.. =) and its geeting a bit warmer so i went to take some pictures of london eye and big ben ... im so happy spring is here.. and cant wait for the summer.. i wanna get tanned lol.. anyway.. have nice easter holidays all of u!!! =)

VIKTOR & ROLF SHOW

2010-03-09T04:18:00.001-08:00

VIKTOR & ROLF show was just AMAZING, undressing and dressing the models during the catwalk. i enjoyed watching this show so much. Pictures are from MODELS.COM and u can check the whole video at www.viktor-rolf.com

BLACK ROSE

2010-03-07T07:30:00.001-08:00

Tonight im not taking no calls cos i ll be dancing.

ME by ME

2010-03-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

MY H&M LOOKS

2010-03-02T12:10:00.001-08:00

DENIM DENIM AND MORE DENIM

2010-03-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

This summer is all about denim, sailor tshirts, all about blue and white colors.. im lovin it!! =)

SKETCHES

2010-02-22T10:22:00.001-08:00

This are just some of my sketches on my previous portfolio.

L.O.V.E.

2010-02-19T05:12:00.001-08:00

St. Valentines pillows made by Me.

THE WAIT IS OVER

2010-02-06T19:03:00.000-08:00

Im really excited about what is coming up =)... i waited for so long and finally is here =) ... so now i question myself.. like whats next?? honestly like whats next?? =) im ready for anything..!! and nothing will stop me now!!

MUST HAVE

2010-01-27T12:02:00.001-08:00

Pictures by NYLON Guys magazine

THE SUN SMILING DOWN ON ME

2010-01-25T12:52:00.000-08:00

In your eye i can see all the galaxies,

just one look in your eye...

i feel high, i feel high when u sing to me,

feel like i can touch the sky.

Like the sun, the sun smiling down on me,

Radiation hits the ground.

Im alive, im alive when i dance with you,

feel like i can touch the sky....

I LOOSE MY MIND

2010-01-24T14:26:00.000-08:00

i wrote a song about your eyes,

ate a slice of cherry pie,

i cried all night.

on a bench inside the park,

I'll kiss you slowly in the dark,

I'll never stop.

i really can't believe
i lost myself again

looking for something crazy
beautiful nothing
now I'm talking in circles again
never no baby are you hungry
for wonderful cause i am
wonderful cause i am

FEELING LIKE P DIDDY

2010-01-21T12:37:00.001-08:00

My first photoshoot with my new camera as a model.. i have to say it.. i love photography.. modelling.. and fashion.. more everyday, i really wanna do this for life, its the only thing i feel such a pasion about.. and i know i ll do it.. but things have been going not to well for me this months.. anyway.. im sure i will be joining LCF really soon.. cos i deserve it.. thanks to my sister and my cousin for taking this pictures.. love u girls!!

GLUP GLUP GLUP

2010-01-18T20:11:00.001-08:00

Just like in the old times.. this weekend was great.. love u guys!! and lyla get well soon!! Hope u can join "las lobas" at the club really soon. lol!!

STYLE ICON

2010-01-15T21:01:00.000-08:00

I love this girl.. she is my favorite fashionista.. her style is unique.

A DIFFICULT MODEL

2010-01-14T14:18:00.001-08:00

So today was a sunny day finally.. and i was feeling like taking pictures in my garden.. so i choose popy as my model.. but he was really difficult to deal with.. he is such a diva.. just like me.. lol.. if he wasnt yawning .. he was running away from the camera.. anyway i managed to take some pictures.. lov my dog!! <3!!

A PIECE OF MY NOTEBOOK

2010-01-13T19:02:00.001-08:00

A crazy collage...

Love this woman.. Lindsay Lohan!

IM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE LIKE U

2010-01-13T12:01:00.001-08:00

Getting fat in a glamourous way...

2010-01-12T20:29:00.001-08:00

This are the prettiest cupcakes i ve ever seen... lol.. i dont care how many calories they got..!

Its amazing that u can not just "wear" CHANEL or LOUIS VUITTON .. but u can also taste them! Thats yummmyy!! l<3ve them!! =)

MY MONSTER TEETH

2010-01-11T21:58:00.001-08:00

Ive done this before... show me ur teeth... open ur mouth boy... show me ur teeth... show me what u got... show me ur teeth.. teeth.. teeth (8)

I dont know when it started.. i dont know how to stop it.. but GAGA is ruling my life.. lol...

My Lil Angel

2010-01-11T21:38:00.000-08:00

U make me laugh, u make me cry, u make me feel good when im not okay, u get on my last nerve when u r difficult, but the most important thing... u make me love u, cos u r the perfect sister i could have. =)

WISH U WERE HERE...

2010-01-11T20:36:00.000-08:00

Too much of anything cud make u sick... its just like were going backwards... Just know that u are not in this thing alone.. there is always a place in me that u can call home.