A BIG MANOUSH FOR YOU

Lets talk about one of my favorite fun brands among others...;)

                                                         MANOUSH

Hi all beauties J

Today I’ve decided to write a little bit of Manoush; a brand that I just adore, . Frédérique Trou-Roy, formerly an accessories designer for the French company Morgan, started Manoush (French slang for 'gypsy') in January 2003 after having embarked on an extensive journey through Marrakesh. She was instantly captivated by the colors, fragrances and fabrics, spending most of her time in local souks where she had craftsmen produce bags she had designed, while putting together other creations herself, including embellished willow baskets or Hands of Fatima decorations. She took these pieces back to Paris, where she soon found a buyer. She continued traveling to other places including Brazil” where she took the inspiration for her famous lingerie-laced mini dresses”, India and other parts of Asia, each region inspiring different pieces which ended up in her collection.

 

I completely adore this brand not only because it is a doll look which I adoreJ yes I love Pink but is just everything about it; the texture, sparkles, colors and the bohemian Princess kind of look.

 You will find five standalone Manoush boutiques in Paris with several more around France, while the label is stocked in big-name stores such as Neiman Marcus, Kitson and Harvey Nichols.

 Her designs are always bright & bold, clearly influenced by her international playgirl lifestyle! She says that every trip inspires something new for her collection, I can relate to that since my life is been traveling and getting inspiration all over the world :)

Simple, classy, chick; No matter how crazy or wild you are being feminine is a must for a girl in her everyday life.

I define Manoush as playfull feminine bohemian classy; j’adore

 
The majority of Manoush’s clothing & accessories are sewn by women from the Moroccan Jalil workshops. It’s a fair trade arrangement — her employment of these women allows them to work from home, like this they can be with their families at the same time. Additionally, every season some of the profits go towards the Helga Heidrich charity, committed to helping abandoned animals in Marrakesh.
Isn't that amazing? I love animals myself so that really touch me :D plus helping anyway you can and giving charity and helping others just makes you different and special.

 Elegance with a touch of funk is always  fabulous

Ok guys hope you enjoy and as promise everything requested is being deliver ;) thanks for your emails in youtube account but if you all can write me at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com it will be easier and faster.
Bisous and " Ta Ta" till the next post ;)
Hope you enjoy
K.V

Exclusive moments

 

Dear Everyone,

Here I am a little sick but still typing ;).

Red all your mails which I know they have been not answer since a while.

The moment I step in Panama City is been like a change of millions of things at the same time.

A promise is a promise. I answer all the mails I could today since I have been just sipping tea and relaxing before a lot of work for fashion show and others.

The video I promise behind scenes will be brief and it will have different shots revealing a little bit of the best hotels in panama as well as shops and some other interesting tips and places plus of course trends.

 

The video will be out 24 of November; sorry for the delay but this I will be doing in my free hours after doing my hats for the fashion show in PTY.

As you all know I am full loving the stress and having lot to do, even if at that moment I like to concentrate and do my things a lone, just love the fact of just running and having everything prepare for time do.

The video will be very to the point and will have exactly what you all asked in your mails and requests in my youtube address.

For all of you that wore asking what name will it be? The snaps are call K.V fashion spot lights

I hope you guys will enjoy it.

 

Another request from other emails was if I could do a Vintage part in the video.

Sadly I did not find any Vintage stores in panama.

There is one store sort of vintage but not really a vintage store or Retro. L I know I was kind of disappointed too…

Everything is fixable cause this little shots on video they will be presented as small episodes of not really my life … but the fabulous places I like in Pty; which are not many… but still to follow..;)

 everything is done with love, and sorry again for the delay, I guess is worth it..please check on your mails and keep on writting me updates

This is exactly what it will be... behind the scenes.... a little bit of this and that
love you all and continue writting, is an inspiration to have 678 mails... and the whole day and i will still be on it and sending you guys replies until I can be awake...
big kiss
K.V

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Dress like you might run into your worst ENEMY

Dress like you might run into your worst enemy.

Everyone needs style: and by style I don’t mean thinking you’re stylish because other people like what you what you’re wearing*** HELL, they may not like it. But if you to want to start getting recognition as an individual, you have to establish yourself, and amazing personal style is a great way of telling people who you are and what you’re about. Whatever you are – designer,artist,lawyer-amazing clothes say I am hot, I feel great, my fashion brand is what it is, my necklace collection is what it is, I am the best deejay, you want my music at your party, here take my card, call me…. No matter what you’re trying to achieve, style is one of the most powerful ways of branding yourself and as I’ve said before, branding is what a great businessperson is all about. You only have a moment to make an impression these days, and believe me, your personal appearance is going to do a lot of the talking. Is like being on a debate team-here’s your ten seconds to say what you gotta say.

Amazing clothes make you feel hot, and when you feel hot, you feel confident; you’re on fire, you rule the world**** If you want to get anywhere in life, you have to feel good about what you’re wearing even if other people don’t like it****-YOU have to like it. Clothes aren’t something to hide behind, but they are an extra layer of armor that help you create the image of yourself you want to be judged on. And sometimes if you need a boost of courage, they help get you going with your head held high.

The five point fashion Manifesto*

1. STYLE IS A FORM OF SELF-PROMOTION

2. DEVELOPING A STYLE IS LIKE YOUR BRANDMARK; it’ll let you noticed and remembered

3. FASHION BETOWS AUTHORITY AND POWER ON THE WEARER: DRESS TO IMPRESS, AND YOU WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

4.GREAT STYLE SAYS” HERE I AM” I VALUE MYSELF ENOUGH TO PUT EFFORT INTO THIS, AND YOU SHOULD TOO.

5.STYLE IS INDIVIDUAL. STYLE IS SUBJECTIVE. NOBODY CAN GRADE YOU ON IT.

In this industry you have to be like this or be like that, cause if not, you gonna be picked apart, and once you get too big, they're gonna tear you down. But you can't lose respect for your individuality no matter what anybody says"

UPDATES BY K.V OCTOBER 2012

Hello Beautiful people,

I’ve been running around everywhere and haven’t been able to give any updates.,

In this rainy day in PTY (Panama city) in between sketches and making jewelry

I’ve decided to take a moment and write to all of you a little fashion note.

I am very excited this end of the year and the upcoming one 2013. I have seen many different trends and a lot of accessories that are essential in every way.

 The moment you put together an outfit it can be as simple as you want and yet you can boost that image with accessories  Including “HATS”(that is where I come in) Been doing designs and making by hand some of my creations and I just love the fact that more and more people are showing their “Persona” (Personage) J’ADORE.

I believe people who wear hats usually have a strong personality. Why is that? Is it because most of the population don’t really wear them because you feel looked at as you walk on the sidewalk or the mall, street etc, or because yet still we are minority using and exploring our limits in fashion.

I am glad to say that things are changing and those Glamorous hats of all kind of shapes are back and 2013 is coming full of bright colors, flowery Glam and a lot of accessories that I just cannot wait.

Accessory philosophy

The way you accessorize your outfits says a lot about you and can be a very good stand-in for owning any major designer pieces at all.

Your shoes, your belt, your jewelery, or your cute little” Hat “ are like little telegraphs to the world about your attention to detail and what kind of style you identify with.

Accessories can be deeply Luxurious and expensive, but they can also be fabulous on a budget.

The rule: If it’s expensive, go for classic, not the flavor of the month, so you can use it for years.

If is not expensive go for a super trendy eye-catching piece ;).

I wear my accessories big. I am not a waify girl ;) lol…

Bags:

The absolute easiest way to add flair to your look. If you prefer to wear jeans and black sweaters, a bright-colored bag can completely elevate your look.

Building a wardrobe:

Push the boundaries of “good taste “with something only you would have. I confess, one of the new purchases I want to get it’s Judith Lieber bags. They’re super elaborated, rhinestones-encrusted evening clutches in whimsical shapes –like a coke can, a lifesaver roll or a chubby pink pig. Anyone in serious fashion rolls their eyes at them. They’re like Liberace of evening bags, which is exactly why I love them*

I think every woman should rock something she loves almost because its unconventional –life is too short to always stay in the safety zone.

BE DIFFERENT, BE ECCENTRIC, BE ONE OF A KIND******* WITH LOVE KARINA VALDES. (K.VALDES)

NEW Creations by K.Valdes

Hi guys, Well today was a great day and I went and got myself some cute beads, of course what I work the most is volcano beads, bone skulls, cristal and some very lovely pendants to hang on my new collection of bracelets." I made like 10 today" and  here is a peak ;)
I combine lovely Hellokitty that" I adore"  of course.... skulls and ladybugs for luck ;) I am working on a flower hat...and I CANNOT WAIT TO SHOW YOU ALL...AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR E.MAILS... and keep those requests coming k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com , Answering all as fast as I can,
Big kiss

 And this is a little peak  of my collection, alot of skulls, volcano beads, bone,ladybugs, cherry blossom to keep that retro atmosphere and "bien sure"... Paris as one of my favorite post cards done  by hand and bought as souvenir in one of my trips... love it...

 And here I go again with the retro lovely look that I LOVE so much, plus it really reminds me of one of my past collection that was called "retro cocktail" ... and then I just had to put a ladybug...I dont know... it seemed like she belong on that bracelet for some strange reason :) its like a volcanic garden bracelet... HA* WELL SOMETHING LIKE THAT... ;)

 Skulls and ladybug reunited...

 Hellokitty... I had to put her in this collection " It was just a must"!!!!

K.V
For all of you who want to order, here is my adress k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com remember I just make one of each as a unique Item so don't wait to long.
This babies are straigh out of the oven.. Tomorrow I will show more  Items I have made for this collection and of course for prices and more details you can send me your e.mails and I will send you the list which contains  each price and from october onwards  you will be able to check it directly and order  in My New  website yeay!
Soon to come " LIPSHOCK BY K.V" this is just a little hint and more coming up....
xoxo
K.V

HAIR COLORS ARE HERE BY K.V @ PTY

 Hi everyone, thanks for all your visits to my blog and your mails at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com, doing my best to answer all your mails and keep you guys as posted as I can.
Guys I am going back to Europe to get some merchandise and do some more K.V designs and make a great haul from Gva, Paris, monaco and Belgium and post as much as I can... yeay!!!.. their stores, places and more ;)
Another product I like to share with you guys which you  have requested so much is my hair products since I change every week..." My color of hair.
So since I didn't find ANY PLACE IN PANAMA CITY to change my color of hair I decided to do my magic and bring some of them here!!!!! SO ORDER YOUR FAVORITE COLOR, PINK, TURQUOISE, BLUE OR GREEN.
Again I don't have a lot so I am getting more in my trip to Europe the 2nd of July, many projects more and I am very excited to share it with you guys...
A line of lipstick which will actually be very rebellious and different.. which I am launching One specific color at first and my Line of Collars of course with Hats very much Retro:)))
I am very blessed with all your mails and I want you all to know that is a big reason for me to continue doing and expressing myself the way I do.
I am happy to encourage you all and your mails really put a smile on my face
love you all
K.V

 They have arrived :) like a new born ... yeay

kisses to all of you and remember for those of you that are in Panama and want to change or do a different color of hair and express your different beauty just send me a mail at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com and we will do the necessary to get your rebellious color ;)

A fashion Haul tonight at my channel in YOU TUBE.

For all your requests, for all your question and your lovely letters Ive prepare you a nice haul hopefully I can download it tonight.
Thank you so much for all your lovely and funny comments, for your letters asking me for fashion tips, for your paintings with my different looks... it keeps me going to continue to provide whatever I can for you all.
Love you all and many love...
Ive answer all of your mails and once again for whoever hasn't written or request any kind of haul or video my adress is k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
Love you K.

Different Looks with K.V

 Hi guys, Here I am with one of my outfits, This kind of sweater by zara, love the bottons and the material and my shades of course they reminded me of HELLOKITTY and I just had to have them, bought them in Via Via and I just love Retro to as you all know by now.

 White pants from French connection, ballerinas from D&G belt from Zara, Bag from Juicy Couture Pink flashy Top as I said above Zara and glasses from Via Via,
I think is great to mix, not everything has to be branded, I can say I love all of my clothes the same no matter from wear they are from or what kind of brand it is....:) If is pretty for me and I love I just wear it and embrace it ;)

 This dress I JUST adore! you are not going to believe the price but I have to say it cause this is one of the biggest example I can give you. This dress I bought for 12 dollars in a place call Conway and I JUST LOVE it equaly than all my branded clothes... I just find it adorable and it reminds me of Marylin Monroe for some reason I just bought a broche clip and add it to the dress to give this kind of old school look ;) "I JUST LOVE CUSTOMIZING EVERYTHING I BUY"....shoes from Yves Saint Laurent and this one are just basics old school it has like a little stone but it just didn't show .

 Dress from "THE CLOSET" confederation centre Geneve by Lev Dimur, a necklace of pearls that my sister presented me :) and my stiletto shades ;) that I cant get enough of them... one day they will talk back at me and tell me " STOP USING ME" lol ;)

 a Beautiful dress that I just love the details but in this one I just don't know the brand it was a present from my sister aswell ... but is just soooooooo adorable and different, it has pockets.
Every day is a new day, a new look, a new beginning for proyects, ideas, and is so fun just to pamper yourself and look different every day :) "that is my happy message"

 DRESS FROM ZARA, I just could not ressist this dress, when I saw it ... I just saw me as alice in wonderland and right away I knew I had a little kind of flowery fun elastic crown I call it... which I bought really long time ago in Clairs in Geneva.:) so it just match perfectly for my birthday.

 cou cou, again continue sending me your requests at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com or you can follow my channel in youtube or K.VALDES in twitter.... that I have to say I am more in facebook than twitter but getting started slowly ;) thank you guys for your pictures, requests, letters and for sure more to come.

 Hat mode.. love it...specially cause I am a hat designer of course this hat I just loveeeee it remind me of mary poppins... looooll I always buy and get inspired by something and the necklace by swarovski .. I had 3 years ago a collection that made call Retro Fruity cocktail...so yeah I saw that apple it was keeper.

 I bought this mini broche clips that I adore I just put them everywhere lol... this was a very vintage style day for me ...  I was loving it. My sister gave me this broded top and this kind of bermuda but broded too...I have to say the bermudas look like the underwear of man on the late 20's ... and I WAS SOOOO HAPPY to make like this cute outfit from old times :))))))) you can see below ...

 This dress is from Hotbox confederation center Gva. GREEN FLASHY BOOTS... that I love ..just to give the hole long dress a drama touch....;)

Balerina by melissa and LV bag, I have always a pair of ballerinas in my bag...is like a must! always hills.... and if it gets too tough or I have to run from or with someone... I got my pair of ballerinas with me ;) lol, big kiss to all
K.V

NEW EDITION TO MY VINTAGE COLLECTION by K.V

A Quick moment by K.V

 Hi Everyone, Today as you can see updating my blog and answered all your e.mails ;) for those who yet I didn't answer you can check on your mail box ....
I did two videos requested and of course have many photos to post and talk tips and ideas.
Yesterday went to this place call Petit Paris in Panama city. It was delicious and it just had the ambience and the service we usually expect.
They accept animals and their service was just perfect., I went with my Bf and with Lucky my dog... for a small walk and a nice glass of wine with some cheese in the afternoon.
For first time going out with Lucky he was a very good I have to say.:)

 This place has pain de chocolate, croissant and macaron....oh my god is not only good for a little apero but for a great morning breakfast after a little walk with your doggy....my Daughter loves this place because she misses so much Laduree.... and they do have macaron...;) so everything in one same place.

 I had my time to check my sketches of the collars I am creating and some ideas that I will share with you all very soon, Ive just been so busy putting the hole thing together.
But from tomorrow you will see and hear much more from me, not only beauty tips, fashion tips, funny videos, serious hauls... and how to create your own jewelery, hat, hair clips even decoration, I think I have cover a lot... "That explains my abscent";) 
Another thing I love about the this place is that is soooo cute I got to meet some people coming from France and other part of the world ...so friendly and open minded... :) they wore even giving their opinion on my sketches... I love this positive attitude

 Here I am and Lucky behind..:) we wore waiting for Ashley to come, I was wearing a dress that remind me so much of the 50's lol... I love it, you guys know that I have something with this "epoque" and I mix it with some nice accesories one of them is one of my past collection, is turquoise and it has a turtle and a little eye on the side, is pretty bohemian... but I gave it a touch by mixing it with a golden delicate chain around it... and that is for sure one of my biggest tips...you can rearly go wrong with a black little or long dress and some accesories.
If is Long you can always wear flat open sandals and mix it with bohemian accesories.... I actually did a collection call bohemian K.V and it just sold out...
This Collection right now is still has a bohemian touch but there is like a mix of beads.... and bows and ****** lol... I can't say it all.... ;)

 I was really looking for this lovely Dior necklace every where in my room... :)))) and finally found it... u will see the outfit I wore it with I am preparing a haul to as requested because last time it was very short and I barely show some of the tips I wanted to actually give .. I just think drops are so delicate specially in a necklace plus around it is full of tiny stones that makes it even more adorable My sister presented to me for my birthday 3 years ago.

 I kind of took all this picture with this old film school out ;) I think you guys already saw this one in my fashionista blog page.

 Here I am relaxing after preparing a chocolate with straberry mask... and that is coming on my HAUL TO specially for you Magdalena34

And here it is... my brownie... ;) sleeping... if you see him like that u think he is an angel...NOT... but he is soooo adorable.
In my post there are some scenarios of Panama, I will actually post some of what all of you have sent me from pictures to paintings to everything cause I really thank you all for your support. Remember all your requests or questions at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
Love u lots and keep on checking this week, much more goodies....