The Best Days of Our Lives: Summer ‘09 Festivals
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009Â
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Summer is over and all we’ve got are the memories of pretty darn good times. All over the globe crowds congregated at diverse summer music festivals to dance, celebrate and liberate. Every festival has its own style tempo depending on the music genre, fashion is then an undeniable part of the festival charm.
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After giving it serious thought, I preferred to compile only the looks that are authentically stylish and not so trend-obsessed. Believe me, I bumped into some infectiously tiring get-ups, from Glastonbury’s Kate Moss wannabes to Electric Daisy’s neon queens, I saw and then moaned.
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But scouring for the truly stylish has its perks, so I scratched the surface to unearth only the unique. After attending and researching countless of festivals, carnivals and street events, I now uncover a combination of exclusively the best of what festival goers wore; including performers, celebrities, fellow journalists, and of course the always eye-filling attendees.Â
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Let’s start with the Glastonbury, V and Reading Festivals 
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Good eh! Let’s continue with the LoveBox, Bonaroo, All Points West and Loolapalloza Festivals
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Sweet garbs! Ok, now with the Coachella, Electric Daisy, High Line and Field Day Festivals
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SUMMER LAND
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009  A trip to the Caribbean may be on most people’s dream list this season, but a paradise-energized wardrobe can spice up your summer no matter where you’re at. Take note as we visit the Caribbean in search of the latest summer trends, the island way.Â
   
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Walks on the beach, enjoying exotic drinks and an year-round tan is only the beginning when it comes to describing a Caribbean lifestyle. What you wear in these tropical locations is as influential as the scenery. In the alluring island of Puerto Rico, fashion designers go above and beyond to invent colorful, breezy and sexy ensembles that are true to the Caribbean aesthetic. We attended the San Juan Summer Fest which recently showcased some of the best fashion designers on the island, and they filled the runway with dreamy sun dresses, flaunty bikinis and blazing brights galore. Here’s a taste of the Resort Collection from top designers David Antonio, Eddie Guerrero and Nico&Adrian.    Â
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         David Antonio’s sunny frocks were refreshing, light and sexy. The designer described his collection as a fresh take on the traditional summer dress, making his pieces ideal garbs for a resort escapade.   Â
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   Nico&Adrian wowed the audience with their impeccable color palette and fashion-forward style. We had a chance to talk to Adrian Alicea and learned about his impressive resume that includes stints with Gaultier, Armani and Westwood to name a few. Since starting Nico&Adrian, the designers’ creations have been featured on the cover of Italian Vogue, Men’s Vogue, Jalouse, Número and more.  Alicea is originally from Puerto Rico and currently resides in New York.   Â
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        Eddie Guerrero’s creativity always goes the extra mile. This time the designer’s inspiration came from colorful tattoos and Asian motifs. The figure-flattering mini dresses and skirts were remarkable along with some seriously slinky bikinis.   The San Juan Summer Fest also featured jewelry from local designers as well as the opportunity for savvy fashionistas to mingle and enjoy the night with local electronic music as a backdrop. Here are some images of the stylish attendees we found at the event.Â
 
 
  
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     Designer David Antonio
 
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  Designer Eddie Guerrero
 
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 Local designer Juan Colón
 
  
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