As I've mentioned before, for me this trend was far from something I wanted to try. I am petite, I am curvy and I should not emphasize...
Trying magnetic lashes for the first time
Hi there! Happy quarantine 🙂 I wanted to share with you an honest review of the magnetic lashes. I saw an Instagram Ad and I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the reviews so I decided to try them myself. Check out this video to see how it went. I hope you enjoy it … Continue reading Trying magnetic lashes for the first time
Trend Report: FW20
YAYY! Screaming out loud because this, my favorite seasonal post is back on the blog. Before we start talking about fashion, how are you feeling about this quarantine time? If you need to reach out for help or out of boredom, message us at IG @andreita.tropical. We will love to chat about anything and well, I … Continue reading Trend Report: FW20
Why did I start buying thrifted clothing?
Coming from Panama, I knew nothing about thrifting. We don't even have this kind of stores there. The only knowledge I had at the time was due to movies showing up girls trying on "costume-like" outfits and making fun of the clothing. I moved to Toronto and started attending college for my Post-grad in Fashion … Continue reading Why did I start buying thrifted clothing?
Leather for Spring
Anyone wishing to read anything not #COVID-19 related? Welcome! I disappeard for the most part of March from the blog...
My first design made real #fashionweekoutfit
For the last Fashion Week season (on Fall 2019 where SS20 collections were presented) I worked on a special project with some friends. I had just graduated from my post grad program in Fashion Management and I had a final project where a jeans collection needed to be created from scratched.
The hottest trends from The Oscars 2020 Red Carpet
I am not a fan of making a best dressed / worst dressed list. I believe it is a subjective opinion and in my personal opinion it's not nice to spread hate based on a bad styling decision but as I’ve explained before on this post, a red carpet event of a magnitude as The … Continue reading The hottest trends from The Oscars 2020 Red Carpet
The importance of film awards season on the fashion industry
Despite a gown is not an everyday piece, major celebrity events like The Oscars influence on trends for Spring/Summer every year. Designers get to show their latest collection to a broad audience (even those not interested in fashion) and it becomes a major opportunity to show their designs on celebrities (OG influencers). A way to give life to designs that basically have just been seen on a runway.
Reviewing the Pepsi Half Time Show from a fashion perspective
When I heard Shakira and JLo were going to split the Super Bowl’s half time show I found it odd. They are both latino queens but they have such different styles in every aspect, from their image to their music that I could not imagine how they were going to pull it off without the … Continue reading Reviewing the Pepsi Half Time Show from a fashion perspective
How to spice up your outfit
Have you ever put together an outfit and wonder, why doesn’t it look complete or why doesn’t it has the same charm as the pictures I see on my feed? For this week’s post I am bringing you some tips to make your outfits look EXTRA cute and premeditated. It seems my life revolves around … Continue reading How to spice up your outfit