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Instagram Update January ’13

January 6, 2013

Happy 2013 everyone! I’m back and yes, with excuses for why I haven’t posted in a while, except this time they’re reeally good excuses AND they come with a giveaway which will help you forgive and forget quickly. Here’s a recap via Instagram of what I’ve been up to while gone:

1 & 2. Wearing a top c/o of He-bi and self-made skirt at Camp Cazanave, my mom’s childhood neighborhood, where I spent Christmas playing old-school videogames, eating tamales and riding quad bikes. Ahh, bliss. 3. My friend Lutfi and I finally opened the first online vintage clothing shop in Honduras, Bultique.com. The packaging and stickers are the cutest! 4. Vintage fabric, ready to become something amazing for Bultique. 5. We recently moved, which inspired a bedroom makeover (on a budget, of course). Pictured: Vintage Ozz Franca painting, thrifted vases and Lutfi Janania earrings. 5. Third World Fashionista featured on new Mexican design magazine, FACERE! ♥

The launch of Bultique.com, a vintage shop I’ve wanted to open since I was like 6 months old, was a really amazing way to end 2013 and doing it with one of my best friends made it even better than I ever expected. We basically sold out on week 1, but we’re already working on stocking up on gorgeous (and quite weird) things. I want them all! Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, a’right?

The shop is mostly in spanish because we are in Central America, but if anybody has any questions or would like anything shipped to the U.S.A., just sent us a message. 🙂

♥ ♥ ♥Now…on to the giveaway! I’m personally obsessed with large clutches, so I figured I’d gift you guys a really nice one.

All you have to do is leave your email in a comment below, be from anywhere in planet Earth and (because there has to be a catch) likey like the Style Caramba facebook page!

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, PLEASE participate. I’d love if the clutch went to someone who genuinely likes this blog. 🙂 Winner will be announced February 5th. Woohoo!

Edit: Giveaway has been closed. Winner anounced here.

Outfits, Style Inspiration

Fuzzy Clothes

November 24, 2012

I’m sure you won’t be surprised by this next statement: I’m obsessed with all things fuzzy. Almost all things fuzzy (I’m not too sure about the Celine SS13 shoes just yet). Here’s my latest shaggy inspo:

Fuzzy clothing outfit inspiration includes Chloe Sevigny and Alicia Silverstone

Lara Mullen in i-D magazine, Chloe Sevigny and Alicia Silverstone who will forever be Cher Horowitz. All these on my Pinterest board!

Apparently, the way to wear your huggable rags is to go clean and simple on the rest of your outfit: sleek hair with a middle part, a bit of torso baring, an all-white ensemble with metallic accessories. Or just wear it with whatever the heck you like, as I did:

Top: (I admit it’s) Forever21, Clip-on earrings: selfmade from buttons, Shorts: c/o Honduran designer Aldo Alonso Marcucci, Clutch and sunglasses: ASOS.

By the way, I can’t believe TWF has reached over 1,000 fans on Facebook! I’m thinking there should be a thank you giveaway ASAP, don’t you? Love you all!

DIYs & Tutorials

DIY Basket Charms Necklace

November 8, 2012

I found these cute handmade mini baskets at my favorite craft shop in La Ceiba and their hanging potential made them perfect to use as charms for a DIY statement necklace. Here’s what I used:

You might not find these same exact baskets at your local craft store, but if you have a thing for quirky, this idea might open up an array of possibilities! The steps are easy. Just attach a ring to your dangly item, attach with another ring to your chain and add closure. So easy!

Optional: spray the baskets with a clear acrylic sealer for extra protection.
Worn two different ways:

With a simple T-shirt for lazy sundays…

…or with a button-up for busy school days. The baskets like to dance all over the place, makes it kinda fun.
Now go on and start hanging random things on chains! Send me pictures of your DIYs and I’ll make sure to post them on Style Caramba‘s Facebook page.