May 20, 2013 in Bright and Shiny

It’s Done! The 4 part video series on profiles with Ileana.

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When I first approached Ileana on the subject of picture posing I didn’t realize how much was involved!

4 videos later covering – “PROFILE- FEATURES-LIGHTING-BACKGROUND “-the science doesn’t look easier, but I have got the headings!

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May 20, 2013 in Fashion

MENSWEAR MONDAY – LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN

It’s Menswear Monday on Ms Castro on a Motorbike, so I have to address that it’s less than a month to go until London Collections: Men descends on the world’s fashion capital. Read More…

May 19, 2013 in Shops

Cool cat sling at THE CARROT CONCEPT – El Salvador

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‘The Carrot Concept’ is emblazoned on their ORANGE front door and it already gets me quite excited.

Started last year by a group of six including architects, graphic designers and one naturopath (designing your health?), they have a mission, which is to promote El Salvadorian design nationally and internationally (they’re showcasing at New York’s Wanted Design Fair presently).

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Its a fab open space on a first floor that houses the different practices of the co-founders in a setting fringed by a rooftop garden where the Soya Nutribar is housed. What I love most is that their shop not only showcases their own work, but that of guest designers.

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In such a creative setting, even Mr P let’s his feminine side ABOUND! Whilst I am looking at Vonne’s pressed perfumes and lip balms; he is draping Pipa design scarves around his neck seemingly very pleased with his discovery. Now, as you know anything that keeps Mr P entertained whilst I am busily indulging in fashion is not to be huffed at.

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But this beats the ticket! Rushing up to me with a scarf he proceeds to make a sling. Actually it is rather fetching and a darn sight more exciting than the dreadful cotton affair I am forced to wear over a brace. Although I am pretty sure that Josefina Álvarez of Pipa didn’t have this particular idea in mind…

May 17, 2013 in Fashion

IT TAKES 2 Sisters – ThePdesign – El Salvador

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Imagine the perfect scenario: Miss P, a superb design talent (trained in Italy) combined with Miss M, a marketing and banking whiz (trained in the UK and at HSBC). Both are workaholics and both are passionate about what they do. Read More…

May 16, 2013 in Bright and Shiny

MOOD OF THE MOMENT- Lighting at CDW

I am crazy about lighting and totally agree with Read More…