LOVING SWAROVSKI

Let's talk about one of my favorite brands. I wrote already about Swarovski 2 years ago when they did an amazing exposition at the Mall in Panama city but now let's go back to their history.

For nearly 120 years , Swarovski has been creating beautiful crystals of unrivaled quality, artistry and craftsmanship that go far beyond manufacturing alone. In fact, they've become essential ingredients in contemporary design with a magical ability to bring artistic visions to life right across the creative spectrum.

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly - invented machine for cutting and polishing crystal jewelry stones.

From the beginning that revolutionised the fashion world, Swarovski has grown to be the world's leading producer of precision - cut crystal for fashion, jewelry and more recently lighting.

architecture and interiors.

The Swarovski crystal range includes glas sculptures and miniatures, jewelry and couture, home decor and chandeliers.

All sculptures are marked with a logo. The original swarovski logo was an edelweiss flower, which was replace by S.A.L logo which was finally replaced with the current Swan logo in 1988.

To create crystal glass that let's light refract in a rainbow spectrum.

Swarovski coats some of its products with metallic chemical coating. for ex: Aurora borealis or Ab, gives the surface a rainbow appearance other coating are name by the company.

Swarovski is the premium brand for the finest crystal embellishments since 1895. It is recognized for its innovative excellence and its collaborations with top - class designers and brands in the fashion, jewelry, accessories, interior design and lighting industries across the globe.

Available in myriad colors, effects, shapes and sizes, crystals from Swarovski offer designers a fabulous palette of inspiration, and are produced according to the innovative, lead - free. Advanced Crystal standards.

As of semptember 2014, as part of the company's ambition to build and maintain one strong, single unified brand, its crystals will be marketed under the new name.

CRYSTAL FROM SWAROVSKI, which will be communicated via a specially created seal.

Based on the concept of the traditional seal, which was historically used to prove the authenticity of items of value. the Crystals from Swarovski. Seal gives distinction to every item it graces. Created using high - security hologram technology on elegant silver foil, it bears the words ' Crystals from Swarovski, together with founder Daniel Swarovski's signature and "since 1895", the year in which Swarovski was established. Together, these new features communicate the brand's long, rich history.

The new "Crystal from Swarovski " Seal can be attached to hangtage and stickers on products adorned with genuine Swarovski crytals. Crucially. each hangtag and sticker will also bear a unique tracking number that can be verified online, making a strong, clear statement that reflects the company's long history and unimpeachable integrity.

With proof of origin and quality substantieated, we can enjoy beautiful crystalline items. secure in the knowledge that they're embellished with genuine Swarovski crystals.

SEAL PREVIEW FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 - Every seal has a unique identification number that can be found directly below the seal on the front of the tag or sticker on which the seal is applied. 

The 16- digit code indentifies the brands that are using genuine Swarovski crystals in their finished products, providing proof of the origin and premium quality of the crytals used.

To establish the authencity of the Swarovski seal tag or sticker, you can verify the tracking number on their website.

Today, the company, still family - owned and run by 5th generation family members, has a global reach with some 25,000 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a turnover in 2012 of 2.38 billion Euros.

This was Swarovski for Vogue Germany. I love their Brand - campaign and it mades me smile everytime I see their product. Hope you all enjoy and will keep posting more in Butterfly can Fly about my inspirations, my favorite brands and myself have all a great start of the week.

K.V

HATLOVER

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Let's talk about Hat. Yes I am a hat designer, hat customizer, hat lover

and let me just give you a little History about how it all began.
Is hat a frivolous accesory or a necessity? When looking into its history it quickly becomes apparent that it has been both.
Headwear for women began in earnest during middle ages when decreed that their hair must be covered.

During the 18th century milliners took the hat making art out of the home and establish the millinery profession. Today a " Milliner" defines a person associated  with the profession of Hat making. In the 18th century however, a milliner was more of a stylist. Traditionally a woman's occupation, the milliner not only created hats or bonnets to go with the customs but also chose the laces, trims and accesories to complete an ensemble. The term " milliner" comes from the Italian city of Milan, where in the 1700's the finest straws were braided and the best quality hats were made.

Hats believe in or not are the most noticeable accessory one can wear. When someone looks at you their attention is first drawn to the face. A hat , undoubtedly is the most noticeable fashion item one can wear today.
A hat can actually give your face a complete new look.

However wearing a hat is not for everyone and it takes that special kind of person to move foward with their own fashion statements.

The answer is yes. If you feel like wearing a hat " Just do it"
As long as is worn correctly. A hat can be that one accessory that sets you apart, Whether you're at a formal event or you are just running some errands.

I believe in being different. I believe in standing out of the common. I am a hat lover that is why I decided to create all kind of hats and customize them, apart from my Jewelery. 
January is coming strong with our New brand call "KASH"which my Daughter will be Designing with me. I am very exited. A lot of New projects are finishing for next year and the website with all our goodies coming up. Is been a lot of work but is all Worth it.

As promise I will updating all my New Creation on this blog. My blog Butterfly can Fly and giving you all a follow up of all my daily routine. All the new goodies that we are dying to show Ashley and I. Aswell as our tips, fashion and more. This is my little window to comunicate all my inspiration and my creations. Thank you for all your emails and keep on writting to k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
Facebook/karinakarina and twitter @karinakarinagva.
Thank you for your support, emails etc.. you keep me motivated. 

   "SHADES" ;) GLASSES MADE BY MY OWNSELF... 
WE MADE ALOT OF AMAZING CUSTOMIZE SHADES WITH OUR BRAND "KASH" WHICH REPRESENT MY DAUGHTER AND I, KARINA AND ASHLEY :o ! YEAY... YES I WILL MAKE ANOTHER POST EXPLAINING ALL ABOUT THE NEW BRAND COMING UP WITH ASSESORIES, T-SHIRTS FOR MOMS AND DAUGHTERS, JEWELERY, HATS AND MORE.... SO KEEP CHECKING THE POST GUYS!!! ALL THOSE GOODIES FOR JANUARY 2015!!!! 

LE FREAK, C'EST CHIC!

CONFIDENCE , TIPS AND FASHION ;

Hi Everyone! I started  fotography! Yeay cause" Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth". More you learn in life is better! and is never too late. I took a photo of this Butterfly because it represents my blog and I. I took this picture at my sisters home.
I love the message too. " Happiness is Homemade " sweet Home! is a cosy portrait with a positive message plus a Butterly.... " Butterfly can fly " 

This is my sister's decoration. I love how she puts all peaces together and it just looks cosy and amazing. I am big on aspiration mainly because I don't fully believe in lucky breaks, fairy godmothers , or men on white horses coming to save the day. I think you have to want things for yourself,make them happen for  yourself, and take risks to put your own dreams into motion. Once you do that, it's amazing how the doors start opening-but they don't swing wide when you're hanging out at home reading your old Cosmo magazines for the fourth time in a row. Don't get me wrong: I am not saying you should simply aspire to make a ton of cash or get famous. Instead, I think that first foremost, you should aspire to a level of personal excellence-to be the best you can be. You should aspire to have the richest life you can get in terms of fulfillment,happiness, and peace. And then,hell, when it comes to material things, sign up for the best there is as well because this should be your default attitude about everything in life: You want caviar, so you reach for the top shelf and snatch the Beluga---- it's the best!

Did a photoshoot of my sister's home this weekend. love some corners of her house and how she puts furniture together making the all the hous glow with different ideas. I like taking Different Ideas of others, specially when it come to decoration, fashion etc... This Painting is very special to me too since the artist is My big sister Daniela. I love the mix between colors plus the touch of the chandeliers next to it- is just beautiful.

Let's talk about fashion! Outfit of the day. I chose Ralph Lauren Vest, Ralph Lauren top- red and navy blue lines and Ralph Lauren Jeans. Yes today let's say I was dress by Ralph Lauren.

little tips of the day ;) :1 High aspirations breed Frustration. 2. Frustration breeds motivation. 3. Motivation pushes you to action - wether you take tiny baby steps or huge strides.

4.Action breeds confidence; you start to feel in control. 5. Confidence is cumulative:Once you start acquiring it, you get more and more of it. 6. Soon enough, you prove to yourself that you're a star who can surmount any obstacle and achieve whatever you decide you want to achieve with your life. You're on a roll!!

Let's talk about Fashion ;); My t-shirt is Flying ape which is one of my favorite stores for casual and funky clothing. They are "pretty Retro" in their clothing. I will have to go take some pictures of the store and showing you guys ! My skirt is from Zara. Loved the color plus love to mix those sort of skirts with a chill out funky t-shirt.

I think Fashion is very personal. I think each person has his own style and is fun to observe each individual with their creative and different ideas.

Another tip for fashion, business and life all together - Confidece tips; Never say never. Banish certain words from the brain " cant" all of us need to retrain our brains because negative thoughts do become true if we believe them: I'm a loser; I'¨ll never amount to much. Believe and know that you are everthing you'll ever want. Whatever you believe and know about yourself is what it's going to be.

Let's talk about my outfit. I had a long shirt which I love. Got it at Zara's Geneva Store. It gave a touch of bohemian which I absolutly adore. open shoes from Taschen Miami store. Accesories: I just put and head band that really finished the ensemble and my outfit was done ;) KISS TO ALL AND TOMORROW MORE TIPS, PHOTOS AND OTHER ARTICLES! @ BUTTERFLY CAN FLY BY Karina

ON STYLE

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO COCO CHANEL.

" A Girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous"

There is an early picture of Gabrielle Chanel taken in a Park in Vichy, France. Gabriel is twenty-three, standing beside her favorite aunt, Adrienne, only a frew years older. I am thrilled to report that the woman Giorgio Armani called " The most elegant woman who's ever lived" was not a classic beauty. She who was not yet known as Coco had a thicket of dark hair, black eyes and a wide pirate mouth. She looked like the girl at school who conned you into breaking the rules with her, then let you take all the blame. Both the writer Colette and Diana Vreeland ( editor of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue) thought she looke like a bull. Perhaps back then bulls, like closets and serving sizes, were much smaller; Chanel was scampish, lithe and agile. Vreeland, remembering Chanel at fifty would say, " She was bright, dark gold color- wide face, with snorting nose, just like a little bull, deep Dubonnet-red cheeks"

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"There is time for work, and time for love that leaves no other 
time"
If a genie popped out of a lamp offered me one wish (down frome three, times are tough all over), it would be to spend my days the way Chanel did. In my extensive research* there is no mention of her ever having shopped,cooked, cleaned, or argued with a laundress( she had someone else to argue with the laundress for her) Someone else wrote out the bills, had the Rolls serviced, and fed the dogs. There is no evidence that she did anything aside from boar hunting ,fly-fishing, or yachting off to the Cote d'Azur with her lovers, or working on her collecions year in, years out, with the stamina of a cattle dog.
To work as Chanel worked required the schedule of a peasant not a socialite.She was never bowled over by the frivolities of society. In the everning she liked to stay in and get to bed early** Her solution to being seen around fashionable Paris was to befriend well-heeled beauties who she would dress in her finest pieces and send out the top restaurants and best parties. They were the unofficial emissaries of Chanel. She understood that sheers hucksterism was never the way to gain the attention of the ruling class. It was to tacky. Better to have someone else talking about you.
This is just a peak of whats coming every morning in my blog. Fashion talk for fashionistas everywhere; those who love to read about the fashion legacy that continues to inspire women all over the world.

Karina Karina" Butterfly can fly"

Buttefly can fly: UPDATES KARINA L'Amour est Aveugle III

Buttefly can fly: UPDATES KARINA L'Amour est Aveugle III:  Like I promise ! and update of what is happening since I did the Reality Show in France L' amour est Aveugle. It was an amazing exper...

UPDATES KARINA L'Amour est Aveugle III

 Like I promise ! and update of what is happening since I did the Reality Show in France L' amour est Aveugle. It was an amazing experience. Met wonderful people and the most important is that we all had a great time recording the show. SOON A HUGE SURPRISE COMING YOUR WAY! I AM REALLY HAPPY AND WAITING FOR THE NEXT STEP! SO MANY PROJECTS COMING UP!

 It look like I am pretty chill, but No I was not! this is the moment which I got flash by the lights and the other person can see you. I was nervous and with butterflies in my stomach but the experience was Worth it.

 Hope you enjoy the photos and the show because honestly if I had to do it again, I would go with NO hesitation:) for more pictures and more détails here is my page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karina-lamour-est-aveugle-lll/578239505600391?ref=hl

 http://youtu.be/KlMtEBWD8vU this is the Link to see the show if someone did not have the chance to see it! Its amazing all the friendship I did new in Paris.
Many people wrote me and ask me why I said many things in the dark? and why my decision of not joining Antonio in the Balcony. Is simple we wore all in the darlk and only you can use your touch, senses etc... so it did not work neither character Wise neither for the smell ! seriously guys would you go out with someone that smells .....No.... but there is girls that dont mind, Is not my case :D He was a really nice guy but did not match with me, but I am very happy we did this adventure all together, I really love them all ;) I will make a video this week answering to all your questions ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL EMAILS AND SUPPORT! I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU READ" I ADMIRE YOU KARINA" OR YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION" gives you the power to continue working hard.

 Having a lot of projects and a lot of work coming up soon! Is amazing and I feel blessed of how great is to work and do Artistic things all together. Travel and create. My Hat collection just arrived yesterday! yeayyyyyyy! Yes Finally its here to now organize an amazing FASHION SHOW WITH ALL THE STAFF! ALL MY STAR MODELS AND OUR GREAT EQUIPE! Another thing I forgot to mention is I am working on my Bracelet and Necklace collection too! and I hope you will all Love it!!!!!

Tomorrow will try to post the video with all your questions and I am making some changes and updates in the blog. I will continue posting as much as I can because I know I did take a huge pause since I was travelling and working a lot! Now is time to Post and write :) Big kiss to all  " ta ta"