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Born in Belgium Antwerp origin Panamenian. Started hosting a Tv Program at 8 years old channel 4 Dominican Republic "Gigi y sus amiguitos"and from there hosted many more... TV Programs hosted by K.Valdes: Panama city Tvn channel 2 segment Viva La Juventud,Perform as VJ (videojockey) at Musicavision in Puerto Rico. Musicavision , Channel 13 Telemetro "El mix del fin de semana" Radio Patatus, singer & composer opening Teleton in Panama city, Dominican Rep and other events among others. Present in all VIP events concerning Fashion and designs all over the world and other events Artist & designer, organizer of fashion shows creating and designing Hats & jewelery K.Valdes by Karina Valdes This blog is to give tips of fashion,make up,fashion news and much more... sharing my personal view in all that has to do with the artistic world. This is my secret box that I am sharing with all of you hope you will all enjoy. K.V

5.01.2012

Fashionista moments with K.V

 Hi Guys is been a while I haven't updated my blog, but surely Ive answer all your letters, today I promise I will work on all your requests and upload all my different styles Ive been putting on etc.. and of course a haul with all my products as promised.
Ive been in many interviews here Panama city, waiting for some secret news I will tell you all about as soon as I know :).
 Is been days Ive been working in my new collection ... doing amazing collars with different designs ... plus different accesories for hair, hats etc... and of course jewelery... Havent stop working like this when I present you guys all the collection or at least a peak;) you guys can see how different and beautiful it is... of course with a touch of colors, vintage style and retro ....:))))))
 Here I am in a little fairy tale style which I love and I cannot run away from that life I live everyday in :) is so fun to just make it happend every day in life and live toward fashion.
I wore a dress from forever 21. It was just a fun day.
 This shoes wore bought from my hubby. Saw it in the vitrine of D.H.D in Panama city and I was just breathless... it looks a bit like Miu Miu... Dont you think so? anyway it sparkles...and you just feel like a princess while using them ;) plus it has such a beautiful detail which is a kiss on the back of the show.. meaning it has a little red lip as a design.
 I am having a blast and I promise I will make a haul before I leave Panama with all my favorite stores and showing you how much you can do with 100 dollars.... is question of taste and mixing brands plus unbranded clothes together....
 This is me leaving for material a saturday afternoon.... with an apple necklace ... I love fruits and animals on my jewelery.
 This photo was taken las month... as you can see I love stars too, I just find them beautiful and possitive so usually I have them somewhere around
And this is me... in a interview at Latinol.com In Pty, is been a wonderful experience and much more to come :)

3.27.2012

Inside K's Closet

 Hi guys as your request is my comand ;) and many of you ask me, whats in my room ...? Can we see some of your hat and jewelery sketches? can you show us what's in your bag? And I haven't forgotten you guys in your mails have requested a video to see some trendy stores in Panama plus the mall... I sure red all your request and will soon post all the rest. Hope you guys enjoy my little post of today with some updates, Ive been working a lot in my new collection of jewelery aswell as the sketches for next show... wherever I will be...because with me you never know :)

 Here I am ...That was last week in Panama America Interview:) it was a great experience and people are so nice here. Is really great to have the support of your country and the love of your city to keep up the good work and keeping you motivated for further experiences.
 I have to share this great book I am reading*IS JUST AMAZING.
I am by nature a pretty possitive person but this book is just beyong that. If you haven't already red it I will advice too. Is just a great combination of meditation, feeling possitive and looking a life with a different view of life in general.
 Oh my god, I just had to share this new scrub abricot I just bought ...is just amazing ..I recomend for sure this product of course with my book in hand ..lol,;) and a bracelet that I just felt in love, some nice feathers and some beautiful amber color stones with some golden in between.
Just perfect and different.
 Another movie I am obsessed with of course is Devil wears prada and of course my glitter box which I have to put every time after I put a gloss " that is a tip" Everybody asks me, even on the mails how come my lips they shine so much. What kind of gloss I wear ? HUN* THAT IS JUST tricks ;) lipstick, gloss and of course for the final touch... some Magic Gritter.
 I am a freak of rings... and this was my latest purchase by kirakira , It remind me of chanel ...

 That is my lovely vintage plate... where I keep some of my jewelery... and here I have my LV ring, gift from my boyfriend, my lovely necklase that I love* which is written " I do believe in fairytails" this is so me because I do believe. Not the least my favorite little bottle.. I am just fun of it.. is a small little bottle of chanel 5. My mom use to wear that :) I have it on big ... but the small one is sooo precious.
For the end of course my diamond earings.. I love ..which my boyfriend presented to me.
 One corner of my things... lol..Mango HUGE ring which I love. camiz lucy earing at the left, and Gucci glasses.. I find them so elegant and is so funny how that fashion came back... is lovely this retro style.

And another gift... I love this delicate flower it reminds me of summer, spring, nature :) hope you guys enjoyed this little moment of pictures and sharing what I like to buy and the present Ive receive in this past months...well I haven't put them all but I will sure post more..and post everything I promise.
Plus tomorrow I might go to a new restaurant in Pty which I will post photos and speak about the food lol.. like always giving my opinion, usually is positive or average .. if is not good.
keep on writing to k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com

3.26.2012

Interviews, Tv shows and a lot of work coming ahead....



 Hi guys, is been such a long time I post something in my blog.
I have to say I am very excited of all the wonderful things I am experience here in my country Panama city. Between interviews, working on my sketches and new collection and much more projects coming ahead.
without talking about so many beautiful places I am discovering since its been 20 years I haven't been here I am really taking the oportunity to get to know more about my country and visiting many wondeful places, like beaches, restaurants, old town, mountains .....there is just so many things to visit... don't worry I will post every single step.
Last week as you can see Ive been from one place to another just doing interviews and getting my ideas together * working soooo late at night not only for the upcoming shows but for my new collection...* of course it will have a lot of tropical touch and as usual a lot of colors ;) cannot wait to show them to all when they will be ready.



Thank you guys for your supporte and check on the video on youtube I will be posting this week.
as you guys may know keep on writing on kvaldesbykarina@gmail.com as all your requests ...been answered and I will sure post everything on my blog plus my latest purchase Ive done here in the malls... so many things...is crazy:) I will sure make a little haul for all of you and my closet as I promised.
Is really an honnor to receive all of that support and love towards your e.mails.
big kiss
K.V

2.23.2012

Carnaval in the beach! with K,Valdes @ PTY

Oh lord! we had a blast, Hi guys !!!
I promise I was going to keep you updated right ;)!!! I responded today many e.mails! so keep them coming and I will be answering your requests :)
This weekend was crazy. First we went to Coronado beach with my family and friend and it was  really nice, we had such a cozy, nice, adventurous time!
So I know I promise to a lot of people I was going to record ! which I did and will continue too like this I can post a nice feedback of what is happening here in Pty, still yet not ready :) but in the promise, as I promise a tutorial of makeup and how I create , jewelery, Hats etc... and I will....
 Here we are in Punta Chame at the Nitro City Panama sport Resort! and hell to the yes we had a great time!!!
 Beautiful beach! plus you can do all the extreme sports ever!
 And here I am.. what can I say...! took out the biggest shades I had! of course!!! Scandalous or nothing ;)
 oh yes baby... those kites wore everywhere swinging some people in the sea!
 Girls just want to have fun :D!
 Ok I have to say the swimming pool was kind of cold ! But to tell you the truth it was so Damn HOT! We wore just looking forward to that COLD WATER!
 My Cos Ricardo hitting the wake board!
 And of course "play mates wore there! recording BADASS! we have to check the next episode guys ... some nice surprises inside that episode ;)
 oh! I had to take a picture of that ! in the reception! I was like! HELLO... THIS EXTREME SHIT HAS A LIMIT WITH ME ..I AIN'T DOING THAT FOR SHIT... :o! 
Ice Cream ! time..of course... one for the road.
Ok guys hope you enjoy a little bit with my photos and check on your mail! Ive answer almost everyone and I know you all are waiting for the videos.:))))))) I will be working on them this week .. k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com and keep on checking on my youtube page I will be posting this week.. big love to you all
K.V

2.17.2012

K.VALDES "FASHION GOODIES AND TIPS"

 Now how you all doing ;) "THIS IS WHAT IT IS BABY" SELF EXPRESSION IN FASHION, no matter how old you are, what size are you, how different you are, This is all about self  expression and being crazy this year with colors and creativity ! This year in fashion week shiiiittt  was hitting the fan, colors wore bursting, hair colors, wigs, hats , crazyyyyyyyyyyy colors! I am just loving it!
 Is all about embracing what you are wearing ! yep you hear me alright ...! if you feel like wearing a hat with ears ! IT IS ON BABY! A HAT WITH THE  Statue of liberty ! IS ON BABY! RED LEATHER PANTS IS ON BABY! what can I say ....! this is my year on fashion I am just loving it! yesterday I went out with a crazy ass outfit! Pink short wig baby and a BOW ! girlfriends I was on my moment alright! of course the shades wore a must!
I will for sure post all the goodies I have bought in Pty! and making a video for you tube of course of what's happening in PTY! since all of you have been writting to me in my mail asking for a video! and what are the stores that are followed in Pty with different trends.
 This year 2012 I have the impression colors and crazyyyyyyyyy nails are just popping out like popcorn! I just love anything that is bright as you all know and different! making a statement sisters and brothers ...that's what is all about of individualism  ;)
 OH! WORK AUCH! I JUST LOVE THAT PINK AND THAT HAT! can you imagine I was invited to fashion week New York... but I couldn't attend this year! yes ..! I stayed back in Pty working on my projects since I just arrive.! shout out to my girl Valentina V, blogger, buddy, fashionista sister ;) which I was suppose to go with ;) girl ! for sure I am on it next one!
 Blue now that is my color this year! have to admit I am the pinky flashy- red freak but this year that blue is just killing me! and HELL TO THE YES! THAT HAT IS JUST GIVING ME BIG TIME INSPIRATION FOR 2012 COLLECTION ;)
 OH YES! I just had to write about Line crime! I JUST NEED THIS COLORS! BUT HERE GOES THE TIP! HONEY! THEY DON'T SELL LINE CRIME IN THIS COUNTRY... SO FIRST OF ALL... I am just bringing that baby from the U.S! BUT FOR THE MEAN TIME! I created the damn color ...! easy...cream eye shadow! 4 drops of  Lip gloss and some sparkles ... and baby I was rocking that crime yesterday night ;)
NOW CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS BABY! I JUST NEED HEIGHT BABY! I got to say Louboutin is doing the deal with me ! even if after two hours my face is deformed and I can barely talk of the pain! but hell " El que quiere celeste que le cueste ;)
KEEP ON WRITTING GUYS, ANY ADVICE OR ANYTHING YOU REQUEST... is always possible... give me some feed back at k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
Love you all and remember just be you and express yourself the way you want regardless the opinion of others.
K.V

2.14.2012

K.VALDES ! NAILS NAILS ! STILETTO STYLE !

Hi guys! I am just loving it... of course like we always say.... each person with their own taste but since I just love everything that is just different I think that is not bad at all .... ALL THIS STILETTO NAILS! ok, Personally I like them not that long.

 I JUST LOVE THE WAY PEOPLE EMBRACE WHAT THEY ARE WEARING AND JUST WEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT! FOR SURE I AM WEARING STILETTO STYLE NAILS BUT FOR MY PREFERENCE I HAVE THEM A BIT SHORTER! THAT IS THE STYLE OF 2012 ALRIGHT AND IS JUST ROCKING.
 I think not everybody can wear this style cause of course depending where you are working etc...
A lot of people still are stuck on the square style or round... with a french manicure or pale colors... but baby FLASHY is just it this year! sparkle is JUST in this year.... so lets go with the flow... and embrace our style whatever it is that we love ;)

This are colors right now which are hitting the fan! like we say... baby blue is killing too! next blog I will share with you guys the new colors I bought of course! pink was in, organge too, gold and a beautiful blue turquoise! LORD!!!! SCANDALOUS BABY! love you guys... and keep on writting on k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
Working hard on my next collection of hats! looking for pieces etc to be ready for the SHOW! ;) WILL Keep you all updated and again thanks for your support and all your e.mails

2.11.2012

F***K cancer we can all make a difference K.V

 Lets all take moment, share awareness, work in a team to create and help all kinds of situations, from
people needing funds to battle this cause to people that need food in the world... just a little message to bring smile to the people that really need it. United we can make a promise and make this happend :)


2.10.2012

Whats happening in PTY on fashion..

 Ok I attended to one of the fashion in Panama for jewelery and bathing suits at Sands nice place, good music , I think concerning the show for sure they wore beginners so in this is all question of time and learning while you are at it.
I think we all do mistakes at the beginning and every designer have their own book ... kinda like mothers ..... so everybody with their own taste ... right? I will for sure be posting more goodies of what is happening.. I have so much I think I will have to lock myself at least a week to post and keep you guys updated!:) again thank you so much for your mails and I promise I am answering one by one..... here it goes again k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com ...
Waiting for the show to begin to give my opinion of the hole situation ... but I am very happy to be in Panama , showing my people what I have learn so far and very excited with the projects coming soon... I will keep you all posted... and keep on rating and comments in youtube... thank to you guys got 15 minutes more... on videos... so we will be up to half an hour.... now investing for sure in a video camara to show you whats up panama!;) luv and kisses... K

Art is equal to Self expression by K.V

 Guys I continue with all your questions on my mails via my blog to explain a little bit my work.
Magdalena1 ask me in her last mail HOW DO I DEAL WITH PEOPLE AND THEIR JUDGEMENTS WHEN IT COMES TO ME AND MY LIBERAL AND SCANDALOUS SHOWS and life in General.
Magdalena thank you for your question and your support since the beginning Ive red all your comments and all your mails. My answer to your question will be I live life like this, I wake up in the morning and wear whatever I feel and show people what I am all about. For me Fashion is a way to expressing yourself not someone else. That's the way I create hats and shows.... is all about self expression always following rules of curse knowing what matches with what and working hard plus trying to always get better in whatever you do. Ive got tattoos, I believe in God, I give to the people in need and Ive always been  involve in  organizations for cancer and working hard with a team to take out an association to help those that are in need coming soon.
I think that is more important that focusing in what kind of scandalous show I put on the market... is more about being unique in whatever you do and linking anything for a good cause no matter how crazy someone can be. At the end of the day you want a professional show and drama ..yes DRAMA ;).
resuming the answer, self expression, no fear to say what I have to say, critics are always welcome... you grow and learn with them....:) here is my new adress for all of you k.valdesbykarina@gmail.com
 One of my shows by K.V, which ended at the end with a little touch... it was kind of rainy but we did rock it.... very proud of Feruza ! and the rest of the models... that did a magic opening and closing...
 one of the pictures with two of my models Isabella and Yeru ! K.Valdes in wonderland.
 And the show begins ;)
 hi K.valdes how are you feeling today... ups... yes loving the balloons... but I am feeling a bit like this.... yep... stop stop stop.... I am sure you have all done that finger some day in your life. I just do it openly if I do feel it .
The little beautiful k.valdes in wonderland house that got smash on the floor for the beginning of the show.... yep... a shocking moment... worth a smile ! things that are beautiful can be destroy in a minute ... material things go and come.. that's why you always have to stay humble to stand up and rebuild again is not how you fall but how you stand up again that matters  ..... amazing introduction made by charlotte ;) team work Made in Varma, Haaris , Stephanie! all the team!

2.08.2012

K.Valdes in PTY¨! thanks guys for all your mails!!!!!

I want to thank you for all your mails Ive been getting!  and all your support, I am sorry that I haven't been able to answer to all of you but I will soon do!
And to others of course I will answer on my blog!!!!
One of the questions was how am I doing here in my city! Panama, I am just loving it, the people, the beautiful beaches, the noise cause as you all know I love noise and scandalous things from the way I dress to everything around me! <3
Since I came to PTY I have been to many beaches and many places which I will post all the places soon! working a lot in my upcoming creations and setting again a great show for you all.
ANOTHER THING IS IVE BEEN WORKING ON ANOTHER SURPRISE PROJECT THAT HOPEFULLY IT WILL COME THROUGH ! !!! and I am sure it will! is question of time...so I AM PREPARING THE BOMB ! :D you know me people.... if is on my mind ..is just going to happen is all about positivity in life the rest is History.
I am sorry again haven't gave no updates but next week I am posting all the juice! some tips of fashion, the goodies of the week! kisses to all from Panama city

xoxo

K.V