Miss Obleas: Fashion

Love this season monochrome, stripes theme ! I can see already many different styles mixing the two, and I made an stripy t-shirt , as part of a "dance wear" theme, and loved the effect the final picture had as I used the remaining material for the background .

My favorite high street shop at the moment , that kind of inspire me , base on the structure of their pieces, is Zara, I find their pieces chic, yet elegant. 

Seeing some of the advertising for this monochrome theme, makes me think that my picture could work just as well !! ;) as as part of being a design project , which is building up, its also a photography project, both are fields that I love !  and to be part from the very beginning such as designing a t-shirt, making it, and then modelling it , its just brings my ideas more alive, in a way, that i know exactly how I want it to look like, how I wanted to wear the t-shirt, and how I want the picture to look like. Also it gives it a bit more personality and uniqueness.

which is something that i like when I'm designing something. Because its nice to have something unique..

lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com

Miss Obleas: Fashion

Review ( On a Personal note) : Destinations Travel and Holiday Show @ Earls Court

Destinations Travel and Holiday Show took place at Earls Court , London couple of weeks ago and the atmosphere was wicked! I had the pleasure to be able to take part with HighLives, and be able to talk about the carnivals in Bolivia , and to show the Bolivian dance costume! of course ;)

The people were really interested into finding out more about the Carnival, the country, and also about other Latin American Countries, and as I thought Brazil, seems to be the country that many people wanted to know more about.

The interest that people have in Latin America, its amazing !! I met many people that have been to Bolivia, and wanted to visit it again, I was complimented for the costume, and how I was smiling all the time ;) which is important to me, as I want to give a good impression not only as a dancer, but as person in general. I want people to remember Bolivian people as friendly, happy, and humble.

I had the chance to performed at the World Entertainment Stage, and it was an amazing experience, to see the interest of the people and the congratulations at the end, it makes everything worth it, just having an small impact into someone's life is a priceless reward.

All weekend there was the chance to try Quinoa Vodka , and I taste it , it was amazing! also a selection of quinoa desserts, which people loved, it was nice to see quinoa in a different form, people in the UK I think they related it more like couscous, and make salads, etc, so to see quinoa in Vodka form as well as desserts, had the public surprised !

Over all I think I the event was a success, not only as I enjoyed myself ;), but most importantly because I think Bolivia shined through out the four days of the event, with dance performances, live acoustic andean music, and food to taste.

It was also nice to meet many photographers, and people interested into Latin American affairs here in London. Thank you to the photographers, like Paul Smith who kindly sent me the picture he took from me, showed above.

Thank you !!

for more information about events, or any queries please email me to : lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com 

...::: it's Half-term !! Let's Dance !!

"Authentic Bolivian Dance Workshop" - Bernice .
Its half term and Cara A Cara are organising children workshops this week, children will have the opportunity to have their portrait painted by talented London artists as part of the fundraising events and project that they are doing for Street children in Bolivia.

And added to the art workshops , comes a dance workshop !! I'll have the pleasure to be running the Bolivian dance workshop.

I'm from La Paz Bolivia, I've done children and adult dance workshops in Wales and recently in London.
I've dance Bolivian folk music from an early age and develop my knowledge as I continued to dance through the school and continued to dance when I came to London.

The dance workshop brings a little bit of an insight into Bolivia's culture . And children get to learn and experience a little bit of what the children in Bolivia also do at school .. Dance folk music :)

It's entertaining , energetic , educative and most importantly FUN !!

Hope to see you there !!

Dance Workshop at 11:30 am on Wednesday 20th February at Mile End Art Pavilion.
http://www.artpavilion.info/Find-Us  

For more information about other workshops, presentations and keep you informed of upcoming events, or for any other questions .Please email me to :

lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com

London's International Fashion Showcase welcomes Bolivia !! :)

Twenty new countries have joined the international fashion showcase and Bolivia is one of them !! :)

"Bolivian-born designer Vivian Hidalgo – now based in London – pays homage to her Andean heritage with her contemporary fashion and accessories. Each piece is a perfect fusion of rural and urban and traditional and modern styles. Taking inspiration from traditional Andean patterns, weaving them into the fabric and conscience of urban fashion and accessories, this exhibition aims to convey the powerful visual language of the Andean Cosmovision.

Every accessory and garment on display will represent a significant Andean time, festival, ceremony and constellation, showing the history, significance and meaning of these ancient activities."

Vivian Hidalgo's website : http://vivianhidalgo.com/

Information taken from the website :  http://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/event/932/International-Fashion-Showcase-2013-Bolivia-Showroom

Information about the showcase :

• Date(s): 18 February 2013 to 22 February 2013
• Time: 09:30 - 17:00
• Type: Showcase
• Address: Embassy of Bolivia, 106 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AD

DON'T MISS IT !! :) 

Free: Cirque Du Soleil performance ! at Desigual in Regent Street

 
Have you always wanted to see these amazing acrobats but always found the price tag a little too steep or tickets sold out? Well tonight is your lucky night !!! as not only you have the chance to see a free mini Cirque Du Soleil performance you also have a chance to see the new Desigual collection.

The free event, held at the Desigual store in Regent Street is a first RSVP first serve event that you can get your names down for starting late this afternoon at 4pm
.
You can shop and be the first to see the new Desigual and see this one off live Kooza performance from Cirque!!

Its free !!!! :) 

Fancy performing at the stage at Destinations show this Thursday ? and have the experience of being a Carnaval de Oruro dancer? ;)

Fancy experiencing what is to be a Carnival Dancer ?? This is an open opportunity  for someone who would like to learn some easy steps, and most importantly have the chance to wear a Bolivian Dance Carnival costume, if you wanted to go to el Carnaval de Oruro, in Bolivia , or planning to go, and want to experience and be a dancer for a day , this is your opportunity ! :)

This thursday at Earls Court London, at the Destination Travel show , we well be teaching a few stpes and choreography , to the public, and give the opportunity for a lucky girl, ( sorry guys, we have no costume for you, but you can join in ! of course )  to have the experience of being a Carnaval de Oruro dancer !!

for more information please send me an email to lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com

The show its on Thursday at 3:45 ,
we expect to be there earlier, so anyone who would like to have the make over , should arrive earlier as well.

please do send me an email for more info !! and YOU could be on the stage !! :)

Events : Destinations, Holiday & Travel Show at Earls Court ~ London ~

With Programs showing Latin American history, attractions like el Salar the Uyuni, or a famous and dangerous road in Bolivia. With all the Latin American restaurants in London offering a taste of Latin America at your door. And this year, being named the year of the quinoa.
Isn't this, the best year to go to Latin America? . Well I'll say Anytime is the right time to go!

And if you are thinking , planning to go to on holidays. Destinations at Earls Court in London is the best place to start planning! from the 31st of January to the 3rd of February. Come to the High Lives stand at LA28 where your dream of going to Latin America, can come true !

There will be entertainment , food to taste, prizes to be won ! and I had a sneak preview of some of the prizes , they are wicked ! Don't miss the opportunity and come and see us at the LA28 stand, and have your chance to win !

There will be dancing from Bolivian Heritage on Thursday at 3:45 at the world entertainment stage, giving you an insight into, one of the many folkloric dances of Bolivia: La Morenda, taking you ( for a few minutes) to the Carnival de Oruro,

Also the four days , you could try some amazing food, and yes I'm talking about Quinoa ! High Lives will be offering some quinoa to taste at the stand and also at the "Taste the world" area, so another thing not to miss !! Quinoa served in different ways, maybe like you never taste it before !! Another good reason to make a stop at the LA28 stand !

On Saturday there will be entertainment form one of the most talented musicians I know, from Bolivia, Phaxi Coca ( Pictured above ) will be playing some Andean beats, at the world entertainment stage , totally recommended ! Not to be missed !! follow by a Morenada dance number by a Bolvian group.

So we hope to see you at the High Lives Stand LA28, for any question or querry you might have, and don't forget to enter the  raffle, and have the opportunity to win amazing and unique prizes !

"HighLives offers fully organised tours in Latin America and can help you tailor your experience to combine luxury, wellness, adventure, culture and fitness. We aim to help you decide on what is the best experience for you with the time and budget you have available. We offer fully organised tours, and can help you tailor your experience to combine several elements or travel more independently." Destinations Website

"HighLives was founded by Bolivian born Bibiana Tellez-Garside, inspired by her extensive travel in the Andes and Amazon. Bibiana's aim is to help others to experience the real Latin America."
 
http://www.highlives.co.uk/

Destinations Travel and Holiday Show from Thursday 31st January - Sunday 3rd February

Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Warwick Road
London
SW5 9TA

opening times :
10:00am – 5:30pm Thursday
10:00am - 5:30pm Friday
10:00am - 5:30pm Saturday
10:00am - 5:30pm Sunday

See you at the High Live Stand LA28 !!

Free : Carnaby Book exchange / "London's most diverse free book exchange"

Little did I know that I could find books from Latin American Authors, like Paulo Coelho, Mario Benedetti, a Latin American studies book with articles of Brazilian culture, Bolivian political affairs, Mexican History, in english and some other books in spanish, well, as the tittle says, is London's most diverse free book exchange, you can find books in many languages !!

so how does it work ?

You simply need to take a book , or few books, that you perhaps finished reading, and you go to  Kingly Court, in Carnaby and you can exchange your book /s , you can write a review and leave a note on their book that they have at the entrance, and yes , its as simple as that !

However if you like you could stay at the place, they have chairs and tables, so a perfect study place too ! and in the center of London, a few steps away form Oxford Street and Bond Street.

A few books I found  from the History of Mexico ( in spanish) and some others form Latin American Authors.

And of course you can find many other books ! about fashion, travel, music, photography ,

The project has been curated by the MA Fashion Curation students at London College of Fashion
                  
I love this system of exchanging books !!

More information :
Book Exchange is open :

Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm
G5, Ground floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby,  W1
http://www.carnaby.co.uk/news-and-events?articleid=36

Art Event: Artists raising money for street children in Bolivia.

“Cara a cara” is Spanish for “face to face” and is the title of an art project initiated by artist Bernice Wilson. It involves 14 (mostly) London-based Artists and hopes to raise money and awareness for street children in, Bolivia. It is a reciprocal portrait project and involves 31 children from Bolivia creating portraits of the artists and in turn the artists have created a portrait of the corresponding child.

 They are holding a number of exhibition events around London (see

below for details) during January and February 2013. Whilst all events are running we will simultaneously by holding a silent online auction of all the artworks, they have speakers, some children’s workshops and hopefully Bolivian entertainment. 

Exhibition dates:

22/1 – 10/2             Go Figurative Gallery, Old St, London

11/2 – 17/2             Se1 Bermondsey project Space 2

19/2 – 23/2             Mile End Art pavilion

25/2 – 28/2             TBC

(further details of  events running alongside these exhibitions can be found on their project website: www.cara-a-cara.org.uk )

 

..:::Monday 21st of January : its National Hugging day * London* :::...

Monday 21st January is National Hug Day!

What a better excuse to hug someone ! lol , it will brighten someones day and put a smile on someones face , so in London will probably see a few people celebrating national Hug day. Whether is your friend , family , stranger , it would certainly brighten their day , specially on a snowy Monday ! :)

Hugging is proven to help build a good immune system, decrease the risk of heart disease and decrease levels of the stress hormone in women!

National Hug Day or National Hugging Day is an annual holiday created by Rev. Kevin Zaborney.
 It occurs on January 21 and is officially recognized by the Hugging Committee of the City of London, as well as the United States copyright office. 

 Receive a virtual HUG !!!!! :)