ENG. I believe style is the signature of your soul. Your style is very much defined by your personality and the way you are deep inside. The more particular and unique the personality, the more explosive and interesting the style, not only in the clothes people wear but also in the way they live life. That’s why I want to start a series about personal style. In these series I am going to interview people who in my opinion have a unique personal style. It is going to be a series about people from all around the world because Juana is international and she believes there are unique styles all around us, from which we can get lots of tips!
Name: Isabel ‘’Pepa Maria’’ Riascos Correa.
Profession: Fashionista by heart, Economist on paper.
What you want to be when you grow up?
Mmm maybe a Mega-Rock-Star… Well, I am actually a Rockstar hahaha (in my mind off course). I think every woman should see/treat herself like they are the biggest Rock-Star ever. You need to be your MAJOR fan! It’s sad to see how some women have a lack of self-esteem… you just need to trust/love the way you are so you can BE whatever you want to BE...
Describe yourself in 5 words…
Fashionista x 3, Hilarious & Clever.
How would you define your personal style?
Just like that: extremely ‘’personal’’ and eclectic. Sometimes I’m a sexy Marilyn, sometimes I’m a classy Audrey, and sometimes I just go Gaga… but I am always faithful to my soul. I dress for me, myself and I. I definitely think that fashion is just an amazing connection with your soul, there’s nothing between the way you dress and the way you are. Dressing is just one of the closest and deepest personal connections we have with ourselves.
What inspires you?
People. I see myself as a good observer, I like to catch people’s feelings and styles in almost every place/city I go… and there’s nothing like street style to get real fashion inspiration and make it yours. Music of course inspires me too; art, TV shows, and movies as well. My mom inspires me a lot; even my lovely grandma still inspires me. A great song can define my outfit’s mood sometimes, the weather, travelling… Don’t you think that you can actually get inspiration from almost everything on Earth and beyond? :)
Fashion is…?
My DOGMA. I’d like to quote Coco Chanel for this one: ‘’Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only, Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’’ The way we dress is an amazing expression of art, social and cultural backgrounds, universal feelings… I mean fashion is the coolest expression of art and we also need it! Just see it like this… after eating and sleeping, what’s the next thing we all gotta do? GET DRESSED.
5 pieces in your closet you can’t live without?
Well lately…My chain bag, black pumps, my black blazer, striped skirt, and of course sequins!
3 pieces no woman should live without?
A white shirt for self-esteem, a black blazer for strength, and a great pair of sexy-heels.
Who is the best designer out there today?
WOW this is a tough one! I truly believe that there’s no reason to pick one great designer today with all this crazy wave of new talent on runways around the world. Every designer has something unique to offer to this fashion world that we love so much. BUT… if you want me to give you a name I’m a Stella McCartney’s big fan.
If you could spend the day with a fashion icon dead or alive who would it be?
Aww this one makes me nostalgic, I definitely would like to spend a great day with my grandmother Ana Josefa (AKA Pepa 1915-1989), who was a well known dressmaker in her town around from the ‘30s to the ‘50s. She really was my first Fashion Icon and I just got to know her the first 5 years of my life. I still remember how captivated I was by her warm soul, how avant-garde she was and her great sense of style. She was a very unique woman, for real… So if I could spend the day with a fashion icon it would be her. I would show her how strong her influence has been on me, and how she is by my side in every single step I take in the fashion world either as a Blogger, Journalist, Reporter or Trends & Fashion Consultant.
A Great fashion tip you can share with Juana’s readers?
Stay brave & confident that’s the first shirt you have to put on… after that one, just dress to Kill Bill…
And to finish up, your ideal lifestyle would be…?
Didn’t I mention the word Mega-Rock-Star before? hahaha…
