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Breakdown Dei Campi is about breaking down the different fields by relating it to Fashion and Lifestyle. Breakdown Dei Campi derives inspiration from anything and everything from Art, Culture, Home Decor, Nature, Travel, Beauty, Food, and Everyday Life. Look at things not just how they seem to appear at 1st glance, but how it can interrelate with everything that surrounds you.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Music Festivals Heating up for Summer

Coachella Music Festival Indio, California -
Coachella went all out this weekend from music to fashion, unfortunately I was unable to make it. But I was able to pick up on some interesting and fun fashion as I was jealously browsing through pictures from the eventful weekend.

Antler's weren't only seen during  Topshop's Unique  Fall 2010 Runways, but they were also seen on some Lovely Deers at Coachella

Rock out with Beyonce

Kelly Osbourne showing off the new trend of socks and sandals/wedges


All the Dancing Fairies were flying around and flowing to the beats


Oh please bring back some more Fanny Packs I've been waiting for them to come back in a stylish way.  It's no Disneyland Tourist look like it use to be so let's make it happen, it's great for those trips to the festivals no need for lugging around heavy purses

Look at this beautiful old fashioned looking Hippie chilling as she takes a minute to be snapped by the camera


Rainbow Brite and the Dancing Mardi Gra Kitty Cat








Oh how could I have missed a great event like this.... blame it on school and money, but you will catch me at some great festivals this summer for sure I hope to be going to Sierra Nevada Musical Festival coming up on June 18-20. Love seeing all the cool, chic, and interesting characters that come to life and be themselves at these events.... it's like being at home and in your skin.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Summer's Springing out the Colors

Not only is the sun starting to come out for this Spring/Summer season, but the color combinations are to die for! From Brights in various combinations to Darks and Nudes, find out what colors best suit you this season. I bought the April In Style and got my W Mag and Vogue in the mail, which I got inspiration from. After looking through them as I laid out I realized I had a lot of swimsuits and clothing/accessories that had a lot of prints, patterns, and a hole lot of color, which also complemented the hot new hues perfectly. Join in and Experience the colors by traveling through all the different hues making way this Spring/Summer.

Into the Jungle -  This Safari, Tie-Dye, & Cigarette combination share one thing & that is the color! Dark shades of greens, mustard, copper, black, and animalistic prints aren't just for Fall, but have broke out & away from all the bright colors this season.
1  Tie-Dye Harem Pants, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 2 Vogue, April 2010, Irving Penn Shoot 3 Vogue, April 2010 DVF 4 In Style, April 2010, Loefall Randall
Spring's Sprouting - The haze of all types of fruits comes to my mind of Strawberry-Kiwi, Watermelon and Lemon/Limes 
1-3  Swimsuit 1, Swimsuit 2, & Free People Dress, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 4 In Style, April 2010, Accessories
Tropical Breeze - This turq-blue with lime/greens, and yellow made me think of the same colored lava lamp I had when I was younger. I love this color combo whether its a pattern, tie dye, or basic.


1 Swimsuit, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 2  W Mag, April 2010, House of Dereon  3 Scrubbing Bubbles, Photographed by Jessica Moreno  4 /5 Vogue, April 2010     
Plum & Lime- I haven't seen this much purples & greens since my Barney & Baby Bop days, which I thought was weird until I saw In Style that they're one of the top three two color combinations for this season, which also includes turq & yellow, and blue & silver.  

1 Swimsuit, Photographed by Jessica Moreno  2/3 Vogue, April 2010  4 In Style, April 2010, Calla Lilies Bellefleurny.com  5 In Style, April 2010, Dress Barn  6 In Style, April 2010 Rachel Roy Jewelry
Nudes- Seen everywhere from the runways to celebrity events to street shots, the skin toned shade has made way! 
1 Vogue, April 2010  2 In Style, April 2010, Charlotte Willer Make-Up  3 W Mag, April 2010, Accessories
Brighten Up My Day  - Getting tribal with my swimsuit as well as sprouting colors from a headscarf of mine bursted out some of my favorite BRIGHT shades 


1 Swimsuit, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 2 Bag, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 3 Vogue, April 2010 Marc by Marc Jacobs  4  Headscarf, Photographed by Jessica Moreno 5 In Style, April 2010, Prism Garb 6 In Style, April 2010, Josie Maran Eyeshadow

Circus Ring Leaders &  Stripes - Red, Black, & White have always worked well together, but now it's about including STRIPES. Making me think of things such as, the circus and ring leaders, pirates to prisoners, and the stripes on the American Flag. Also, being a leader on and off the field MAC's new VivaGlam lipgloss/lipstick line helps men, women, and children around the world affected by HIV/AIDS with every sale made

1 Vogue, April 2010 MAC VivaGlam  2 Vogue, April 2010  3 Vogue, April 2010  4 W Mag, April 2010, Tommy Hilfiger 5 Vogue, April 2010  6 W Mag, April 2010, Shop the Looks

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Be in the "Know" of April/May Up and Coming Fashion & Lifestyle

What's going on in different cities that might catch your attention? If your in one of these specific cities or visiting during the time these events occur, Go see what the fuss is about and tell me what you think?

New York
Passing through the subway stations of Downtown Manhattan and/or Brooklyn is where 4 Fashion Retailers have posted large photos all in that specific area. If you see one snap a photo and try to search for some more as they're scattered about waiting for someone to connect the pieces of the puzzle. After you do so, post them on Twitter by hashtag #undergroundpuzzle to join if you don't see any posters you can still join the convo's posted on Twitter (@ugpuzzle). SO go on and look for locations and clues given by Fashion Pulse Daily, over the next few weeks and say what you think about it as well as who do you think would create this scavenger hunt? Whenever someone completes the puzzle it'll finally be revealed so keep your eyes open and follow!



Paris
We all know that Chanel or Christian Louboutin's by themselves are to die for, but mixing the 2 together for a photoshoot complement each other giving any girl a "fashion orgasm". Fall in love Chanel necklace $1700 and Christian Louboutin's $495, they should work together more often.

New Zealand
Manakau- Get to the secretive and private day spa full of great treatments in an relaxing environment and all natural/organic products right derived from outside their spa, Horrobin & Hodge. It has been said to be unassuming and private. They have creative detailing in the spa like milk tray's filled with cream bottles, but used as lights or water propellers used for decoration and even packing tables turned into benches for outside. Horrobin & Hodge is comlpetely new with equipment, known for it's privacy and isn't so country with no busy gyms attached or offices. After massage sessions you do reflexology and the facials are to die for being said to have the best techniques by their one and only Margaret Hema. get the directions and find out more on horrobinandhodge.co.nz

Florida
If your in Miami, Florida tomorrow April 9, 2010 check out the 2nd annual "Le'Chic Couture Fashion Show". Some of the proceeds will go to Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc. It will include a Red Carpet celebration, After party with music and dancing, networking, and meeting with designers. Event is sponsored by Smart Water, Forever Yours Amore, Sanctuary Salon & Spa, and so on.
When: April 9, 2010 7:00p.m.
Where: Palm Beach Convention Center
Who: Showing established/up and coming designers local and international and the Model industry in South Florida's featuring the fresh faces of KG Models including the local and international models too (Including many different backgrounds)
Why: Red Carpet event includes chances for designers to network with buyers/insiders as well as local/international PR opportunities and exposure
Groups Invited to keep a Look at for: Everything but Water, CW Television, Macy's, Louis Vuitton, Sak's 5th AVe., 561 Magazine, SHY magazine, MAC Cosmetics, Sephora, and so on.

Florida
Miami- Love- E Boutique- Ok Miami open this business in California! A boutique whose a traveling trunk show that comes to your door with the latest trends and and brands offered at a fraction of the cost. What can get better? What's the catch? The only thing is that you have to have 10 people that'll come to your house. Depending on your address of course, but who does this with products only ranging from $5-$68, that would be Jennifer Gonzalez. Talking about a steal! Also, the party host earns $10 for every $100 spent by the guests, which turns out to be up to $60 going to their purchases. If your in the area email host@love-eboutique.com


Shanghai
Shanghai inspires Chanel with a collection of limited edition jewelry and handbags inspired by Moscow Russia, which brought heighth to the "Universal Exhibition" that's occurring in Shanghai May 1st. The collection will launch in specific Chanel boutiques starting this May also. Collection Includes- earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and handbags. Clutches/ Earrings shaped as Russian dolls, to go boxes as bags with chained straps along with Chanel logo on the side, and dragon designs on carved cuffs.



London
Attending different events or meeting new people socially or professionally, it's important your perceived in a likeable way, well for some people at least. Teleograph.co.uk gives tips on how to make a good impression look at the following:


Dress- Dress well because 1st impressions are everything from the instant someone views you until the long run, which lasts over the long run so present yourself with confidence and poise

Smile- Smiling makes other feel good and try to be sincere with doing so. Even if you're not in a good mood slap on a smile to make yourself seem composed as well as being seen as an empathetic person.


Eyes- Your eyes tell a lot by the expressions you make with them, which also goes hand in hand with people liking you. Remember eye contact is a must and it can show the mood your in by showing warmth, sympathy, concern, or anger.


Listening- Be a good listener because without that you can't get too far. This is the most important trait to have in any kind of relationship so watch out and think about how you respond to things before saying them. As women we share hand gestures or facial expressions while talking to other women usually so be aware. However, with Men, they can't concentrate as well, and convo's tend to get lost or they're distracted and go off topic, and they don't use as much body language as women do while listening. Also Men take the hint if you come off as a good listener more people are geared toward you and if you need help try responding with more gestures to show you are paying attention.


Follow these tips if you want to appear or be more likeable in any situation!

Brazil
Brazil goes crazy for New Designers- Innovation, Sustainability, and renewed focus for production of Brazil's market is emerging and is more important than price and quantity. Brazil's trying to take a place greater in the fashion industry by trying to promote internal developments/links with worldwide institutions. In order to do so, FashionRio will be holding an event the end May, by showcasing the reinvention for new designers along with sustainable manufacturing.


Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tis' the Season to be Jolly and Creative!

“Repurposing Furniture” gives your place a unique look as well as a fun crafts project if you’re into that kind of thing, which I SO am! Taking old things and making them into something new, creative, and innovative is key to achieving the look, which I was intrigued to find a blog last Sunday night on this topic. It was weird because that was exactly what I did this weekend! I was bored and wanted a change so I started rearranging and adding things here and there. Trying to mix it up in my place along with doing it on a cheap budget! Then, I started thinking of ideas that I’ve seen on DIY episodes that I liked and then started brainstorming what I wanted to add to give my living room a better taste of my personality. Friday, I was taking my dog for a walk and came across a garage sale down the street from my house. It couldn’t be more perfect! I bought a small bag, a beach tote, a silver tray, a yellow bohemian ash tray, and a rocking chair for my porch all for $25! Afterwards I went to Michael’s to buy 2 frames and went to Staples to get 2 photos printed that I liked. Then, I went home and started my project!

I went to a garage sale and got all of this for $25!


Small Bag $1 Rocking Chair $15 Beach Tote $2


Yellow Golden Ash Tray $2 Silver Tray $5

After going to the Garage Sale I went home and started rearranging things to make my place more related to my personality, It's kinda hard with light green walls but I tried making it work. I still have a few things I want to add and change, but I haven't completed it yet. It's on my to do list. I love this cheap chic shopping I can't get enough! Hope you enjoy my so far re-decorating, hopefully it'll inspire you.


First, I set up and rearranged my candles and essence differently on their stands
Secondly, Since I love my huge, old fashion inspired Marylin Monroe picture I wanted to add a little more old with the new. I went to Michael’s and bought 2 frames which were half off and printed out 2 photos at Staples that I love, which were of my Nani and Nano (Grandma & Grandpa) on their wedding day and the other one of my Nano leaning up against a car smoking a pipe. Classy and Chic!

Thirdly, I took a huge empty frame and added a bohemian print fabric that I was going to make a long skirt out of, but cut it up and put it in the frame instead. I learned this on DIY, which was the background for the lyrics I printed out by Frank Sinatra, My Way, which explained my Nano in a nutshell and since everyone says I’m just like him, it spoke out to me too.

Fourthly, Since I already had a bunch of throw pillows from my bed I took them and put a couple on my couch and a couple on my ottoman. My couch is a little boring so adding pillows and a shawl dressed it up a bit. On my ottoman I put my Rastafarian blanket I made over it and threw some different color pillows on it.

Fifthly, I took the silver circular tray I just bought and placed it on my coffee table with the yellow ash tray on top of it, and an elephant piece underneath filled with rocks, that use to have a plant in it.

Lastly, I took kitchen mates that I already had and decorative plates, which I put on my kitchen table with huge clear/golden wine glasses, along with a black/gold camel for the centerpiece, which tied well with my coffee table.

Although, I’m not quite done decorating I think I added a good and new vibe to my place, which so far I’m happy with. I do still want a long mirror and cool lamps, but haven’t gotten to it yet. Garage Sales are on top of my to do list this Spring because I can’t wait to find those random and interesting things that will excite me.