Monday, October 3, 2011

New Bella Bags

New Bella Bag Collection

The newest  fashion accessories from Varela LaMar are Nixia's Bella Bags incorporating mola patterns and designs.  Each is unique and those appearing in this post are just a few colorful samples of those currently available.

To see more, visit Panama boutiques that carry Varela LaMar!



Varela LaMar Bella Bag
Varela LaMar Bella Bag

Varela LaMar Bella Bag

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Designer's Looks Part Two & Quinta Trends

 A Designer's Looks Part Two

Continuing the theme of the previous post, these are two more of  Nixia's looks from her recent purchasing trip.  It is interesting to see Nixia's design style reflected in her personal wardrobe: clothing and accessory choices that are both practical and chic.  Although travel limited her quantity of clothing, Nixia sacrificed nothing of style.  The designer relied on pairing basics with some of her favorite, classic accessories.  


On the go with a simple ponytail, accented with classic eye-wear and pearl studs
Basic black in coat and bag during break from purchasing

 Quinta Trends

Reproduced below is the coverage of the Varela LaMar Fashion Week Panama 2011 collection as it appeared in Sofia Calvo's Quinta Trends.  Nixia appreciates Sofia's attention to fashion in Panama and for sharing the Varela LaMar collection with Chileans.  The sites can be seen in these locations:





Quinta Trends

Quinta Trends

Friday, August 26, 2011

A Designer's Looks & Apparel &Textiles Magazine

A Designer's Looks

Below are additional images of Nixia Varela LaMar from her  European buying trip.  Although essentially a business trip, it is interesting to see that--even working-- the designer makes clothing and accessory choices that are both practical and chic.  As in her design work, Nixia compromises neither comfort nor style.  While traveling with a limited wardrobe, Nixia relied on matching basics and dressing them up with simple, elegant accessories in bags, belts and jewelery.  


Navigating Europe, Nixia opts for the simplicity of jeans, blouse and blazer
In a moment of repose, Nixia chooses a silk print, fun necklace, pearl studs
During selection and purchase, Nixia is serious and feminine in gauzy silk


Apparel & Textiles Magazine

Nixia wishes to thank Apparel & Textiles Magazine for its coverage of the Varela LaMar collection at Fashion Week Panama.  Based in El Salvador, but read internationally, Apparel & Textiles Magazine covers runway and fashion around the world.  Visit the site:

Apparel & Textiles

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Shopping Tour & SHE--Style Through Her Eyes


Shopping Tour
These are collected images of designer Nixia Varela LaMar during her shopping tour of Europe.  Aside work on upcoming collections, Nixia is currently focused on retail production, including belts and a new line of bags.

Nixia Varela LaMar examining fabrics

Nixia Varela LaMar on a short break from purchasing
The designer resumes her work

 SHE--Style Through Her Eyes
Jenmarie and Casee Marie were generous in providing coverage of the Varela LaMar collection on their blog, SHE--Style Through Her Eyes.  The coverage is reproduced below and Nixia wishes to thank them and to encourage followers to visit the SHE sites at the following locations:

SHE--Style Through Her Eyes
SHE--Style Through Her Eyes

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Blog Update & Style You!

Blog Update: Runway Collections
For easier browsing of Nixia's work, the Varela LaMar Blog has been reorganized to include a section of images of all recent collections on a permanent page.  It will be updated following all major runway events.



Style You!

GerMichael M. Cole and Style You! devoted coverage to Nixia's Fashion Week Panama 2011 collection.  Below is first page of the article.  Additional shots of the collection, as well as other fashion news and tidbits are a click away: Style You!

Style You!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Shopping in Europe & Wasabi Fashion Kult




















Shopping in Europe
Nixia is back in Panama after an exciting, productive shopping tour.  As mentioned in a previous post, Nixia selected enough fabrics for several upcoming collections.  Nixia has already discovered the inspiration that will help her establish the theme of one significant collection and begun preliminary sketches.  Nixia will begin unveiling new creations during the last quarter of 2011 and throughout 2012.
 

Nixia Varela LaMar
Nixia Varela LaMar



Nixia Varela LaMar


Varela LaMar in Wasabi Fashion Kult
Pamela Wasabi carried the shots and story of the Varela LaMar collection at Fashion Week Panama 2011 in her online magazine Wasabi Fashion Kult.  Nixia is grateful to Pamela and excited to have her creations shared with the people of Miami and beyond!
Wasabi Fashion Kult
Wasabi Fashion Kult




Sunday, August 7, 2011

Shopping in Milan & Raindrops of Sapphire

 Shopping in Milan
Nixia shopping in Milan

Two more shots of Nixia Varela LaMar examining fabrics in Milan.  Nixia confirms that in Italy alone she purchased enough fabric for a complete collection.   

With an entire shopping week remaining, it is likely the European fabrics will figure heavily in several upcoming Varela LaMar collections.

Nixia spends the final segment of the shopping tour back in Munich where she has already had great success.
Nixia selecting fabrics in Milan for upcoming collections




Raindrops of Sapphire (Lorna Buford)

Lorna Buford kindly featured the Varela LaMar collection presented at Fashion Week Panama 2011 on her blog Raindrops of Sapphire. Nixia is immensely grateful to Lorna for helping her reach an audience in the United Kingdom.  Thank you!
Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire

Raindrops of Sapphire