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! 

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. 

This bag is available for pre - order for a limited time in our web site. Shop Now! 

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. 

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

Tiffany/Vogue Party at Casa de Suenos

Last week, I went to the Tiffany/Vogue party for the introduction of the new Key collection at Loren and JR Ridinger Casa de Suenos in Miami Beach. I had a great time. Lots of my friends were there so we were able to catch up having some champagne enjoying the beautiful Miami sunset. Lauren Santodomingo, Vogue contributing editor was there too. She showed us how to style the Keys collection with the season's hottest trends! I had these pics that I wanted to share with you. I am carrying our Crocodile Annie Clutch in Cherry Red Glazed. Do you like this clutch with the outfit? Please leave your comments here my blog or as tweets in Twitter ;) 

Thank you Loren and JR for hosting this fabulous event! 

Celebrating with Style...

I love when friends (and customers) remember me when they are celebrating a special occasion. Yesterday, Marcela, the daughter of a close friend from Guatemala graduated from High School and lots of my friends were there celebrating. Take a look at the picture they sent me! They titled the picture "Celebrating with Style." On the table, you find our Crocodile Vibora Clutch in Gold, Jimmy Choo heels and my favorite drink, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne! Thank you Dani, Tati, Silvi, Clau and Marce for thinking of me. Love you! 

Adriana's Fashion Tips

I am so excited! Palm Beach Gardens Lifestyle Magazine contacted me a couple of months ago offering me a fashion column in their monthly magazine. The column is called Adriana's Fashion Tips. Check out my first article, "The Recession Proof Wardrobe." Share with me your thoughts!

Credit: Palm Beach Gardens Lifestyle Magazine

Exotic Handbag Giveaways Featured on Extra!

I am sure of all you have heard the good news that starting on Monday, June 15th the Week of Exotic Handbag Giveaways starts on Purse Blog and Luxaholics. Check out the feature on Extra Tv. Don't forget to check back daily Purse Blog and Luxaholics to see if you are a lucky winner. Good luck :)

Lots of love to Purse Blog, Luxaholics and Extra Tv for making this fabulous collaboration possible! 

Adriana Castro, Purse Blog and Luxaholics Exotic Handbag Giveaways

It seems that no one can't keep a secret, including me ;) I am proud to announce that this month, we have teamed up with our fabulous friends from Purse Blog and Luxaholics to bring you five days of Exotic Handbag Giveways! These are really special handbags, because Purse Blog and Luxaholics readers were involved in the creative process (they voted for their favorite skin colors and we pleased them). To read all the details of this exciting giveaway, go to Luxaholics and please be sure to check back daily Purse Blog, Luxaholics and our Tweets to see if your name is announced as winner! Good luck my friends.

Image from luxaholics.com

Introducing Adriana Castro Loren Hobo Named After Loren Ridinger

I am so excited to announce that our latest collection (Spring 2010) includes a brand new style, the "Loren Hobo," named after Loren Ridinger. I decided to name this bag after Loren as a way of thanking her for being an inspiration to young professional women! To read the full press release, click here. 

In which colors would you like to see/own this bag? Share your thoughts here as comments or as tweets in Twitter. 

XOXO

Adriana 

Day Dreaming

Today, I am just day dreaming.....can you guess what I am day dreaming about? Leave your thoughts as Tweets or as comments in my Blog and enter to win a little surprise!

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