Sunday, July 5, 2009

A Royal Experience




I did not want to go to sleep before sharing with you these pictures that I took today at the Ciragan Palace, the only Ottoman Imperial Palace & Hotel by the Bosphorus here in Istanbul. This place is magical, it offers the ultimate luxury and glamour of a genuine Ottoman Palace. This is definitely a place to get inspiration from for future collections. Will be posting more pictures of my trip so I invite you to come back and share your thoughts and comments.

XOXO

Adriana

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Merhaba!



I am sure you are wondering why I titled this post "Merhaba" right? Well, I have a little surprise for you...I am posting from Turkey! I learned today that "Merhaba" means "Hello" in Turkish so I wanted to share this word with you. I just arrived yesterday to Istanbul, so I still have lots to see but let me tell you that what I have seen so far is spectacular. Today, I went to Buyukada, the largest of the nine s0-called Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul. I am in love with Istanbul, undoubtedly one of the world's greatest cities. I will be in Turkey for three weeks so I will be posting lots of pictures for you to see. So please come back and share with me your thoughts. If you have been here in Turkey before, please let me know your favorite places...I would love to visit your suggestions. 

Khloe Kardashian carrying Adriana Castro Python/Croc Vibora Clutch


A couple of days ago, I posted pictures of Kourtney Kardashian keeping up with the latest trends in a shiny gray minidress draped with gold chains and accented with strappy platforms matched to our Crocodile Modish Clutch. And now, it's Khloe's turn to show off her style. She looked so hot sporting a sexy black top with a high waisted hot pink skirt, lace up heels and our Python/Croc Vibora Clutch! I am so honored that both sisters are carrying my designs around. Can't wait to see Kim and Kris carrying some of our bags too ;) Please e-mail me pictures if you spot them LOL.

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Kourtney Kardashian Carrying our Modish Clutch


Last month, I met Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian here in Miami while they were filming one of the episodes of their upcoming show "Kourtney and Khloe take Miami." I was lucky enough to talk to both of them and Khloe's BFF Malika Haqq. Besides being beautiful, they are so sweet and so down to earth. I am a big fan of their work. So when I saw these pictures yesterday of Kourtney carrying our Crocodile Modish Clutch at Khloe's 25th B-day in Vegas, I was floored! With this clutch, I won Independent Handbag Designer Audience Fan Favorite Award in NYC on June 17th, so June is the month for the Modish Clutch! 

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Loren Ridinger carrying the Loren Hobo


I wanted to share with you this picture of Loren Ridinger carrying our Loren Hobo in Natural Python. For all of you who are new to my blog, for Spring 2010, we introduced this new style. It's not in stores yet and it's already an editor's pick! Check out the feature that Bag Snob did today. 

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Exotic Duo


Last week, I was so fortunate! Not only did I win the Independent Handbag Designer Audience Fan Favorite Award, but also met some fabulous designers; Carlos Falchi, Devi Kroell and Lulu Guinness. Here I am with Carlos, the king of exotics. 

Friday, June 19, 2009

Adriana Castro Winner of the 2009 IHDA Audience Fan Favorite Award


I can't believe that I am actually writing this post. I still can't realize it. There are so many feelings involved that make it even more difficult to "swallow" the good news. For all of you that have not heard, on Wednesday June 17th, I received the Independent Handbag Designer "Audience Fan Favorite" Award. I want to thank all of you who made this possible. You made it happen! I can't describe in words and neither in images how I felt receiving the award, so I decided to show you this video where you can get a clear picture of what it felt like. Enjoy! Once again thank you for your support and for keeping me going every morning! I will post more pictures of the event (and also of the pre-awards celebration at Queen Elizabeth's NYC PH), so stay tuned. 

XOXO

Adriana