About Nonita

Born in Bolivia, Nona is a self proclaimed fashionista who has a penchant for writing, art, fashion and all things vintage. She used to work solely to fund a rather extravagant and expensive vintage fashion collection, hiding her addiction under the label of “preserving the worlds fashion heritage”. After a much needed 2 months in rehab, where in her best behaviour, she earned many a brownie point convincing the shrinks that those days are well and truly over, she is now back out on the loose again, not having purchased a single vintage item since. (yet). When not working in some fashion related occupation, or thinking about the details of her Machiavellic plan to take over the world, she is most likely to be found “window” shopping for vintage clothes, trying on her collection of vintage clothes, blogging or "just having a look" on Ebay. Her career highlight: getting caught up inside THE Vivienne Westwood wedding dress that Carrie Bradshaw wore for the BIG wedding in Sex & The City the movie and screaming: "Oh no, I am never going to get married!!"(After realizing that that was THE dress).

Latest stories by Nonita

Sep 3

Hazardous Runways! Treacherous Catwalks! – When Models Fall Flat

By Nonita

Now imagine that you are a model. Hair, done. Make up, done. Clothes & styling, done.Towering high heels, on. Music on. *Your name* and GO!

Sep 2

From Model To Beauty Queen: The Models in Miss Universe 2010

By Nonita

Having not watched a beauty pageant in at least 10 years and being of the opinion that beauty pageants are tacky, old fashioned and uncool, I stumbled upon the Miss Universe contest last week and out of sheer boredom I decided to watch it. And surprise-surprise… There’s models in there!!!

Aug 27

But It Is Only Perfume Or Is It? – Chanel Ad Perfume Directed By Martin Scorsese

By Nonita

‘”I am not going to be the person I am expected to be anymore”–Bleu by Chanel is spot on capturing EXACTLY what a 38-42 year-old Man feels.’ Says Alexandre Meerson, Direct Sales & E-Commerce Director at ESPA, Luxury Skincare brand, London and Founder of Digital Luxury Brands.

Aug 26

Snap! – 10 Great Photography Related Movies

By Nonita

Looking for inspiration or just for a great movie to watch? Here is a collection of 10 of my absolute favourite photography related movies of all time!

Aug 20

It’s A Disaster! – ‘Water & Oil’ by Steven Meisel

By Nonita

The pages of the August issue of VOGUE Italia look nothing short of deadly. The spreads illustrate a shocking, painful yet incredibly powerful visual message. The ‘Water & Oil’ images shot by Steven Meisel, feature a Kristen McMenamy covered in oil and were inspired by the recent oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 19

Entering Forbidden Territory: Men’s Underwear!

By Nonita

Yes boys, women are wicked like that. We do care about those things an awful lot, even if you think that we don’t. The old: “right guy, wrong pants” conversation that we girls have at cocktail hour a la Sex and The City isn’t a New York myth, d’ya know…?

Aug 13

Fine And Dandy: Beau Brummell’s Style

By Nonita

“Never too tight, too stiff or too fashionable”… were the words of one of the greatest style icons in the history of Great Britain: Mr George Bryan Brummell, better known as ‘Beau’ Brummell.

Aug 12

It’s A Hat Summer! – The Best Summer Hats

By Nonita

“And all your future lies beneath your hat” – John Oldham

Well, the future of your summer at least… did you notice that absolutely everyone is “hiding” beneath a summer hat these days?

Aug 6

No Make Up? No Problem! – Supermodel Beauty Secrets

By Nonita

Ahhh models! Aren’t they annoying? With their never-ending legs, glossy hair and Photoshop complexion… Try standing next to one without wearing any make up and ya’ll know what I mean.Here are some of my favourite supermodels and their secrets to having a glowing complexion and a trimmed body, with or without (digital) make-up.

Aug 4

T is for Lea T – Givenchy’s Transsexual Model

By Nonita

Yup, a new letter has been added to the A-Z of fashion modelling thanks to Givenchy’s always controversial Riccardo Tisci, who chose his personal assistant – who also happens to be the in house fitting model at Givenchy – to model his latest collection.

Most popular stories by Nonita

Sep 3

Hazardous Runways! Treacherous Catwalks! – When Models Fall Flat

By Nonita

Now imagine that you are a model. Hair, done. Make up, done. Clothes & styling, done.Towering high heels, on. Music on. *Your name* and GO!

Sep 2

From Model To Beauty Queen: The Models in Miss Universe 2010

By Nonita

Having not watched a beauty pageant in at least 10 years and being of the opinion that beauty pageants are tacky, old fashioned and uncool, I stumbled upon the Miss Universe contest last week and out of sheer boredom I decided to watch it. And surprise-surprise… There’s models in there!!!

Aug 27

But It Is Only Perfume Or Is It? – Chanel Ad Perfume Directed By Martin Scorsese

By Nonita

‘”I am not going to be the person I am expected to be anymore”–Bleu by Chanel is spot on capturing EXACTLY what a 38-42 year-old Man feels.’ Says Alexandre Meerson, Direct Sales & E-Commerce Director at ESPA, Luxury Skincare brand, London and Founder of Digital Luxury Brands.

Aug 26

Snap! – 10 Great Photography Related Movies

By Nonita

Looking for inspiration or just for a great movie to watch? Here is a collection of 10 of my absolute favourite photography related movies of all time!

Aug 20

It’s A Disaster! – ‘Water & Oil’ by Steven Meisel

By Nonita

The pages of the August issue of VOGUE Italia look nothing short of deadly. The spreads illustrate a shocking, painful yet incredibly powerful visual message. The ‘Water & Oil’ images shot by Steven Meisel, feature a Kristen McMenamy covered in oil and were inspired by the recent oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 19

Entering Forbidden Territory: Men’s Underwear!

By Nonita

Yes boys, women are wicked like that. We do care about those things an awful lot, even if you think that we don’t. The old: “right guy, wrong pants” conversation that we girls have at cocktail hour a la Sex and The City isn’t a New York myth, d’ya know…?

Aug 13

Fine And Dandy: Beau Brummell’s Style

By Nonita

“Never too tight, too stiff or too fashionable”… were the words of one of the greatest style icons in the history of Great Britain: Mr George Bryan Brummell, better known as ‘Beau’ Brummell.

Aug 12

It’s A Hat Summer! – The Best Summer Hats

By Nonita

“And all your future lies beneath your hat” – John Oldham

Well, the future of your summer at least… did you notice that absolutely everyone is “hiding” beneath a summer hat these days?

Aug 6

No Make Up? No Problem! – Supermodel Beauty Secrets

By Nonita

Ahhh models! Aren’t they annoying? With their never-ending legs, glossy hair and Photoshop complexion… Try standing next to one without wearing any make up and ya’ll know what I mean.Here are some of my favourite supermodels and their secrets to having a glowing complexion and a trimmed body, with or without (digital) make-up.

Aug 4

T is for Lea T – Givenchy’s Transsexual Model

By Nonita

Yup, a new letter has been added to the A-Z of fashion modelling thanks to Givenchy’s always controversial Riccardo Tisci, who chose his personal assistant – who also happens to be the in house fitting model at Givenchy – to model his latest collection.

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