16 dic 2015

Un Desfile Histórico para Una Modelo de Raza Negra en la Pista de Victoria's Secret 2015


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Cuando la modelo Angoleña, Maria Borges propuso a los productores del desfile que la permitieran llevar su afro natural en la pista de Victoria Secret Fashion Show (VSFS) ella no estaba segura de cómo iban a tomar su petición. Srta. Borges es la primera modelo de raza negra en la historia que lleva su peinado natural en la pista de Victoria's Secret. El espectáculo se ha celebrado cada año desde 1995.

Los espectadores nos asombramos cuando vemos por primera vez su "look" sobresaliente en el bullicio detrás del escenario; un llamativo estilo retro-moderno. Lleva aros grandes pendientes  y un bolero de macramé con franja y cuentas (mostacillas) encima de su ropa interior con diseño de tigre blanco. Se ve absolutamente maravillosa; su vestimenta destacando contra su piel oscura, suave y resplandeciente como terciopelo.  Sus sandlias plataforma le agregan todavia 15 cms mas a su altura de 1.8 metros y por eso debe inclinarse ligeramente hacia adelante para que una artista de maquillaje pueda aplicar color a sus labios justo antes que hace su ruptura histórica a la pista junto al ritmo de una versión rapida de canción de los Temptations, "Ball of Confusion." (Bola de  Confusión)
Walk on Sister, walk on.


En una entrevista en la revista Essence le dice a otras mujeres negras que están considerando volver a usar su pelo natural, "fuerte. Si dices que eres hermosa sin pelo postizo y sin maquillaje, entonces te van a creer. Se trata de tener confianza y siempre ser uno mismo."

El país natal de Maria Borges, Angola; séptimo país más grande de la África, obtuvo la independencia de Portugal en 1975.  Los idiomas de Angola son el Portugués y el Bantu. VSFS es un evento muy anticipada cada año por milliones de personas in 192 paises. El desfile de salió al aire el 8 de Diciembre en CBS y fue visto por 6.5 milliones de personas asi como milliones mas por internet en los siguientes días.

12 feb 2015

Concurso Petit Poix - Todos Ganan

Baje e imprima los patrones de from Etsy o Craftsy
Aproveche esta oportunidad de obtener publicidad para su blog, sitio web, tienda en linea, canal de YouTube, caridad u otra causa que usted elige.  Todos los que participan en el concurso "Durag"/Sombrero y el de Tapado Mascota hecho a medida tendran publicado fotos de sus creaciones con un link activo a donde usted quiera. La traduccion oficial de este blog sigue en proceso.  Mientras tanto Por favor use www.translate.google.com.

1.  Sorteo al Azar
Reglas. No necesario la compra. Por cada molde/patron descargado de la tienda petitpoix.etsy.com o PetitPoix's Pattern Store on Craftsy.com entre el 1 de Enero, 2015 hasta el 31 de Mayo, 2015 un chance sera ingresado automaticamente en el sorteo. (Disclosure: Craftsy is compensating PetitPoix for some of the business generated by this blog. i.e new subscribers or enrollment in craftsy.com online craft classes. You may alternatively renter the random drawing by writing to petitpoix@gmail.com with your name, street address, phone number and email address. Put "PetitPoix Random Drawing" in the subject line. Within the email you must include two complete sentences. One sentence should be your brief opinion of controversial public figure Tommy Sotomayor. The other sentence should be brief opinion of the PetitPoix blog.)

The winner of the random drawing will receive:  

Choice of a either a Visa Gift Card or a paypal credit for USA $30.

2.   Concurso Durag o Sombrero 
Rules (Winner and Runner Up prizes)
Crea un durag (gorro pirata) o sombrero usando el patron de Tommy Sotomayor Designer Durag pattern descargable de Etsy o Craftsy. Envienos por correo electronico hasta 5 fotos de su creacion (mostrado desde distintos angulos)  al petitpoix@gmail.com incluye su nombre completo, correo electronico, numero de telefono, direccion completa con ciudad, provinica y pais donde usted vive. All entries will be uploaded to our contest gallery within 24 hours of the contest deadline  which is May 31, 2015. (Entries will not be uploaded before that date to avoid copying between participants.) Winners will be notified by email by June 14th, 2015 and posted on this blog. If you would like your entry linked to another website - such as your online shop or blog - please provide the correct url address along with your entry. The entries will be judged 50% on originality, 25% on pattern transformation and 25% on photography.  Since we will only be judging from photographs, your sewing skills (or lack thereof) will not affect the final score. Your email and phone number will not be used for future purposes nor shared with any other entity. See the video tutorial for how to use the pattern.

The winner of the Durag or Hat Contest will receive:
  1. A free 250x300 banner link placed in a prominent location on petitpoix.blogspot.com and linked to the website of your choice for six months.
  2. A blog post on petitpoix.blogspot.com, also with direct links, about your online shop, blog, YouTube channel, charitable cause,  or any other url of your choosing. This post will be reviewed and approved by you prior to publication.
  3. A shout out by Tommy Sotomayor himself during his live show "Your World, My Views" where he will introduce you as the winner of the competition and shout out your online shop, blog, YouTube channel, charitable cause,  etc.   The live broadcast runs three times weekly and maintains a very large and loyal following. 
The runner up will receive:

A free 250 x 300 banner link in a middle spot on petitpoix.blogspot.com for 6 months.  For example this could be a linked to your online shop, your YouTube channel or your personal blog.
3. Transformable Tailored Pet Coat Contest 
 Rules (Winner and Runner Up prizes)
Create a tailored pet coat any size using the PetitPoix Transformable Tailored Pet Coat Pattern available on Etsy or Craftsy. Send up to 5 pictures of your creation shown from various angles for judging.  Please email them to petitpoix@gmail.com and include your full name, email, phone number and the name of the city, state and country where you live. All entries will be uploaded to our contest gallery within 24 hours of the contest deadline  which is May 31, 2015. (Entries will not be uploaded before that date to avoid copying between participants.) If you would like your entry linked to another website - such as your online shop or blog - please provide the correct url address along with your entry as well. The entries will be judged 50% on originality, 25% on pattern transformation and 25% on photography.  Since we will only be judging from photographs, your sewing skills (or lack thereof) will not affect the final score. Your email and phone number will not be used for future purposes nor shared with any other entity.

Watch the video tutorial for how to transform the tailored Pet Coat pattern

The winner of the Tailored Pet Coat Contest will receive:
  1. A free 250x300 banner link placed in a prominent location on petitpoix.blogspot.com and linked to the website of your choice for six months.
  2. A blog post on petitpoix.blogspot.com, also with direct links, about your online shop, blog, YouTube channel, charitable cause,  or any other url of your choosing. This post will be reviewed and approved by you prior to publication.
  3. A two minute YouTube video by PetitPoix shouting out your online shop, blog, YouTube channel, charitable cause, etc. 
The runner up will receive:

A free 250 x 300 banner link in a middle spot on petitpoix blog for 6 months.  For example this could be a linked to your online shop, your YouTube channel or your personal blog.
Note:  You may enter both contests, but only once in each.

Deadline:  Midnight (USA Eastern time) May 31, 2015.