Oscar de la Renta, King of Femininity and Sophistication.

“I wanted this, I wanted to do this, but my work is me, and it has to be right.”

-Oscar de la Renta

The Dominican born designer is definitively a king in women’s fashion. His pieces of art reflect his knowledge on sophistication and luxury.

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Darling world, today is a very special day for my hubby and I, today is our 2^nd year anniversary!!!! yeah I know, I know,  I’m a bit young to be married for 2 years but honestly it has been pretty fantastic ♥. Well in honor of this fabulous day (for my love and I at least) I’ll like to share with you some absolutely gorgeous wedding dresses.

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Oscar de la Renta’s Biography

Happy 2010 Darlings!!!! How has this year been so far? I hope everything is great with every one and everyone has been able to keep their new year’s resolution!!!!! Any ways, so this is basically my first blog of 2010 (yay). Since this is a very special blog, I want to share with you the biography of one of my favorite designers ever, Oscar de la Renta. I have been an admirer of his work since I can remember and it’s one of my dreams to meet him someday (OMG if that ever happen it would be absolutely FABULOUS!!!!). My admiration and “love” for Mr. de la Renta is not only because he is an amazing Latino designer but mostly because I can honestly say that many of his creations are not just cloths but pieces of art.

Oscar de la Renta left his native Dominican Republic at 18 years of age to study painting at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. While living in Spain, he became interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with SpainÕs most renowned couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga.
Later, Oscar de la Renta left Spain to join Antonio Castillo as a couture assistant at the house of Lanvin in Paris.

In 1963, Oscar de la Renta came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden.
In 1965, Mr. de la Renta began his signature ready-to-wear label.

The Oscar de la Renta label is comprised of the Signature ready-to-wear collection and Pink Label. To complement these designs, the Fall 2001 runway show marked the debut of Oscar de la Renta Accessories; bags, belts, jewelry, scarves and shoes.

The world of Oscar de la Renta also includes a high end sportswear collection (OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta), cosmetic cases, eyewear, furs, jewelry, lingerie, scarves, sleepwear, and swimwear.
For men, Mr. de la Renta licenses products, including hosiery, sportcoats, suits, and trousers. In South and Central America and Mexico there is a Sportswear line for men and boys and OSCAR JEANS, for men and women.

Mr. de la Renta has also ventured into the home with both furniture and home fragrance collections, jewelry, eyewear, lingerie, luggage, swimwear, fragrance, and furs. Other collections made by the company are sold under the OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta and Pink Label brands (the latter licensed to Kellwood).

2002 marks the debut of Intrusion, the latest Oscar de la Renta fragrance for women. Oscar de la Renta launched his first perfume, Oscar, in 1977. Today, Oscar is a bestseller in over 70 countries and winner of the 1991 Fragrance Foundation Perennial Success Award. In 1980, he created a fragrance for men, Pour Lui.

In 1995, Oscar de la Renta was the recipient of the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumes. In the fall of 1999, Oscar de la Renta introduced Oscar for Men.
Oscar de la RentaÕs talents receive continual international recognition. Among many other honors, Oscar de la Renta received the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Womenswear Designer of the Year Award in 2000. In February 1990, he was honored with the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

From 1973 to 1976, and from 1986 to 1988, Oscar de la Renta served as President of the CFDA. He is also a two-time winner of the Coty American Fashion CriticÕs Award and was inducted into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1973.
With his spring 1993 collection for the house of Pierre Balmain, Oscar de la Renta became the first American to design for a French couture house and has been awarded the French Legion dÕHonneur as a Commandeur.

From 1973 to 1976, and from 1986 to 1988, Oscar de la Renta served as President of the CFDA. He is also a two-time winner of the Coty American Fashion CriticÕs Award and was inducted into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1973.
With his spring 1993 collection for the house of Pierre Balmain, Oscar de la Renta became the first American to design for a French couture house and has been awarded the French Legion dÕHonneur as a Commandeur.

WThe Dominican Republic has also honored its best known native son as one of its most distinguished citizens with the order al MŽrito de Juan Pablo Duarte and the order of Crist—bal Col—n. In 1996, Mr. de la Renta received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hispanic Heritage Society and in 2000 he marched down Fifth Avenue as Grand Marshall of New York CityÕs Hispanic Day Parade.
Also in 2000, Mr. de la Renta received the Gold Medal of Bellas Artes from the King of Spain.

Oscar de la Renta has also helped build a much needed school and day-care center in the Dominican Republic for 1,200 children.
Oscar de la Renta is a tireless patron of the arts. He serves as a board member of The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Channel Thirteen/WNET. He is also on the boards of important cultural institutions such as New Yorkers for Children, the Americas Society, and the Spanish Institute.

Oscar de la Renta sells its products in upscale department stores and specialty stores worldwide. Apparel is produced in the US. Dominican Republic-born designer and owner Oscar de la Renta and partner Ben Shaw (now deceased) founded the company in 1966.

Don’t forget to stop by at www.OscardelaRenta.com

I found the biography at http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/oscardelarenta.html

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Apparently Burberry is Popular in Asia.

For our Christmas break my family and I visited Vegas with some family friends. As usual I visited some of my favorite stores. I was not able  to shop much per say but Las Vegas boutiques during the holidays are just such a delight!!!!

If you visit during the holidays you might notice that the Asian tourism is very high during this season. Apparently the uniform is Burberry EVERYTHING from jackets, scarf, shirts, you name it. I can’t blame them I HEART Burberry!!!!! Definitively is one of the best places to shop for fall / winter items. Since I’m also part Asian (Cantonese from my grandpa to be more exact) I decide I’ll join them ♥

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This tip is especially good for girls with brown eyes.
Purple eyeliner is a trend that is HUGE right
 now and it is actually very
flattering for everyone.
Try it and let me know what you think!!!!
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New Year’s Resolution

It is time world, is time to say good bye to 2009 and welcome fabulous 2010. So does every one have their new year’s resolution planned?  Or are you like me and have no idea what to do? Well in honor of my dilemma I have dedicated this blog post to the fabulous New Year’s resolutions and how we can actually accomplish it.

These are the top 5 most common New Year’s resolutions

1. Spend more time with family and friends

2. Fitness / loose weight

3. Control of finance

4. Quit Smoking

5. Enjoy Life More

Here are some helpful tips to be able to accomplish your goal

* Make sure that the resolution that you are planning to accomplish is something that you really want so you can be able to sacrifice for it over the next year.

* If you are planning to make a resolution that is going to cost money makes sure you have the money first.

* Very important don’t make a resolution to save money. You never know what unexpected expense can pop up. Instead just make a resolution to limit what you spend.

* Try to make a resolution you can track. This way you can see your progress. By seeing your progress it will motivate you to keep going.

* Making a plan would help you divide your resolution is smaller goals during the year. This way every time you meet a goal within the year will give you a sense of progress and accomplishment.

* Don’t only think “New Year’s” but year round. Remember that nothing big gets accomplished in one day, it take at least 14 days to make a habit. Don’t give up on your resolution after a while; New Year’s resolutions are only the starting point.

I hope this tips would help you accomplish you New years resolution this 2010!!!

Holidays 2009: NEW YEARS!!!

The holidays are not over yet, we still have one more thing NEW YEARS!!!!

Here are some options to welcome 2010 in style…

You celebrate the beginning of the year with an elegant vibrate strapless dress. Add a stylish blazer and some shiny accessories and you are ready to say hello 2010

If you want to party all night long a very flirty feather mini is perfect (feathers are extremely IN right now) at a cute tank to and depending of the weather a jacket or short blazer. Don’t forget skin color shoes so you legs can long longer on that cute mini.

We can not forget about sequins, what better time to show of you sequins dress that new years. It gives you class and sophistication but at the same time is festive and flirty. Be careful, try to keep you accessories down a bit or it might look too much

And if you are staying home No worries you can still look fabulous!

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Fashionistas!!!!!!

..:: Beauty Tip ::..

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Splash your face with ice- cold water
 after cleaning your face every
night to revitalizes the skin
and delays the appearance of wrinkles.
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