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Check out three of this year’s emerging Latin designers from Miami Beach International Fashion Week.

Panamanian designer Federico Visuetti shares some hot tips for Summer.

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Peruvian designer Claudia Bertolero shows us her "Tiento" line.

Colombian Ana Carolina Valencia talks about her latest designs.

Do you have a favorite Latino designer? Let us know in the comments section below!

Tags Fashion, Miami Beach Fashion Week 2011, Style

By Michael Lopez

Admit it, it’s hard to believe that Salma Hayek Pinault is 44 years old. With her radiant skin and natural glow, many have wondered if she’s been under the knife a time or two. But according to the Frida star, her vibrant appearance is due to a special beauty regimen that she now plans to share with the public.

Though she’s hinted at it before, Salma finally announced the release of her own skin care line, Nuance, which relies on ingredients indigenous to her native Mexico that have kept her family youthful for generations.

"My grandmother, who was a beauty, she died at 96 with no wrinkles. And you should see my mother!" Hayek Pinault told T Magazine.

Stylelist investigated Nuance even further, dissecting the ingredients to see what makes the product stand out. Featuring a blend of tepezcohuite (a rejuvenation agent which has been used to treat burn victims) and concha nacar (a skin lightener), it promises to reduce wrinkles and sunspot discolorations.

And that’s not all. To help prove her point, Salma brought along her mother to demonstrate Nuance’s abilities. Seeing Hayek Pinault’s madre definitely sealed the deal for beauty bloggers, who were amazed by her ageless appearance. And how about the price tag? That’s the best part of all. Salma declared that Nuance will be sold exclusively at CVS discount pharmacy chain.

Are you excited about Salma’s new skin-care line? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Beauty, Celebrities, CVS, Hot Stuff, Nuance, Salma Hayek, Salma Hayek Pinault, Style

By Stephanie Fonticiella

Get ready for summer — Miami Beach International Fashion Week has given us a glimpse into the season's hottest trends.

This year's showcase, sponsored by Copa Airlines, featured culturally infused clothing, swimwear, jewelry and accessories by designers from all over Latin America, including Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. These runway fashions featured bright colors, artesian patterns, and a wide array of fabrics.

Argentine designer Mariela Allaix featured bold colors and a mixture of delicate fabrics in her designs, inspired by Argentina’s typical country clothing, but with an added dimension of urban elegance.

Designer Claudia Bertolero credits the Paso horses from her native Peru for the inspiration behind her new line, which features leather accessories in each originally designed piece. 

Brazilian designer Zella Machado brought a flirty style to her swimsuits, accented with contrasting colors and girly bows.

And, as the one-piece swimsuit makes a comeback, fellow Brazilian designer Katiuska Encarnacion added a modern take to the classic style for Sambarela Swimwear.

What do you think of the designs featured at Miami Beach Fashion Week this year? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Claudia Bertolero, Katiuska Encarnacion, Mariela Allaix, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Miami Beach Fashion Week, Miami Beach International Fashion Week, Zella Machado

By Michael Lopez

Beauty and cosmetics always seem to be closely intertwined. Models turn to makeup companies for that perfect touch of glam and the products benefit from being linked to famous faces. That’s why it comes as no surprise to hear that L’Oreal has partnered with Miss Universe, Ximena Navarette.

Crowned back in August, Mexican-born Ximena has attracted legions of fans with her down-to-earth personality and classic good looks. A regular contributor to the twitterverse, Navarette already posted some L’Oreal twitpix on her homepage with the following caption:

“Peinandome para seguir grabando L`Oreal ...BESOS♥#fb #missuniverse”

Ximena will “officially” model for L’Oreal Paris, lending her image and name to brand’s massive international division. According to Lucire.com, it’s all part of a plan for the cosmetics company to tap into the broader Latin market.

Expect to see Navarette’s face in ads for skin cleansers, perfume and all kinds of makeup-counter must-haves in the next few months. And that’s only the beginning. With alumni that includes Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, it’s clear that being a L’Oreal covergirl is a great stepping stone for pop culture superstardom.

Would Ximena convince you to buy L'Oreal products? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Hot Stuff, L'Oreal, Loreal Paris, Makeup, Miss Universe, Style, Ximena Navarette

By Michael Lopez

It’s getting harder and harder for Shakira to shake those rumors that she’s got a boyfriend. Since her recent split from longtime love Antonio de la Rua, gossip sites have zeroed in on an alleged hookup with Barcelona fútbol player Gerard Piqué. And though he’s denied the affair, Gerard hasn’t completely turned away from all the newfound attention. Fox News Latino is reporting that he is now the new face of Mango clothing line.

Barcelona-based Mango has been attracting high-profile talent. Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica have created original fashion designs for the brand, and past models have included such film stars as Scarlett Johansson.

Gerard would be modeling for Mango's HE line, which includes jackets, polo shirts and jeans designed with a trendy Spanish flair. In an official statement, Mango described Piqué as the brand's target audience, namely men with personality and a unique style all their own.

Perhaps they forgot to add "men who also happen to have superstar girlfriends." Within the past few weeks, more evidence has surfaced linking Gerard with Shakira. For one thing, they were recently photographed holding hands in public, and Latin Gossip is reporting that Shaki’s setting up permanent residence in Barcelona.

Do you think Shakira and Gerard are now an item? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Fashion, Gerard Piqué, Mango, Shakria

By Simone Hilliard

Naeem Khan and Tibi each debuted similar red-and-black maxis with plunging neck lines during 2011 New York Fashion Week.

Who designed it best? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Designer Face Off, Fashion Face-Off, Naeem Khan, Tibi

By Simone Hilliard

New York Fashion Week officially came to a close Thursday, Feb. 17, with shows from Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui, Oscar de la Renta, Isaac Mizrahi, Calvin Klein and Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B line, to name a few.

Ralph Lauren took Shanghai chic to the next level with Asian-inspired retro wear, classic tailoring and hints of red.

Francisco Costa's Calvin Klein collection was simply executed with clean lines and boxy voluminous shift dresses. Zoe Saldana, Kerry Washington and Kate Bosworth added some much-needed spice to the CK show, sitting front row with fabulous footwear.

Isaac Mizrahi wowed the crowd with his pastel-palleted "Cake" collection. The designer even sent confectionery three-tiered treats (from his friend, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro) down the runway, along with poodles dyed to match his pastel motif.

Rocker Gwen Stefani closed the event with her L.A.M.B fall/winter collection. The designer's line consisted of a few different looks broken down by style groups: "Soldier Girls" in tough military garb; "Raga Muffin," featuring bright prints and head wear; "London Town" inspired masculine English prep wear with plaids and pinstripes; and "Buffalo Beauties," featuring the season's hottest color camel in full blast with maxi dresses and sporty shorts.

Wearing a leopard print jumpsuit, Gwen was joined by her son Kingston during her finale walk to Stefani's own "What You Waiting For."

What did you think of the collections debuted at NYFW? Let us know in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa, Gwen Stefani, Isaac Mizrahi, Kate Bosworth, Kerry Washington, L.A.M.B., Oscar De La Renta, Ralph Lauren, Zoe Saldana

By Simone Hilliard

A slew of designers, models, stylists, journalists, make-up artists and fashionistas descended on NYC's Lincoln Center this week for the premiere of the hottest fall and spring runway collections.

But New York Fashion Week isn't just a collection of fashion shows. It's the who's who event of the fashion world. While our favorite designers unveiled their latest avant-garde looks, we compiled a list of celebrities lucky (or stylish) enough to land front-row seats to each show. Here are a few of Tr3s' favorite celebs fashionable enough to sit front and center:

Vanessa Hudgens: The Beastly star was seen at Tibi, Jeremy Scott, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel and Diesel Black Gold.

Chicago emcee Kanye West may have skipped the Grammys, but Yeezy made sure to attend the Rodarte, Jeremy Scott and Alexander Wang shows.

Super Bowl performer Fergie attended shows featuring modern (and eccentric) classics, including Ana Sui, Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Voto Latino co-founder Rosario Dawson was spotted at G-Star Raw and Tommy Hilfiger, obviously continuing her style of relaxed denim and clean lines.

R&B beauty Keri Hilson, who was only able to attend the last two days of fashion week, had a perfect view at both Anna Sui and Diesel Black Gold.

New York native Kat DeLuna made it out to Rebecca Minkoff, where she ran into Philly's own Eve, who was also seen at Marchesa.

New mom Alicia Keys took an evening off of baby duty to enjoy Alexander Wang and Altuzarra.

Did we miss anyone? Add to our list in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011 Fashion Week, Alexander Wang, Alicia Keys, Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diesel Black Gold, Eve, Fergie, G-Star Raw, Grammys, Jeremy Scott, Kanye West, Kat DeLuna, keri hilson, Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Rebecca Minkoff, Rodarte, Rosario Dawson, Super Bowl, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Vanessa Hudgens, Yigal Azrouel

By Simone Hilliard

Christian Cota and J.Mendel both forayed into the fall 2011 fur fiasco, but the always elegant and sophisticated Carolina Herrera nailed the look with full fur coats and simple embellishments on collars and cuffs.

Herrera — a self-proclaimed designer for "real women" — presented a streamlined collection of flattering A-line cuts in rich fabrics such as wool, velvet and silk. The Venezuelan designer accented the red, brown and gray earth tones with sequins, beads and this year's accessory of choice — classic waist-cinching belts — which can be worn with everything from dresses to pant suits to everyday wear.

Front row attendees included Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks. Herrera also attended a number of other shows this week, including a front row spot at Prabal Gurung.

In Herrera's spare time this NYFW, the impeccably dressed designer also frequented a few shows, sitting front row at Prabal Gurung.

What do you think of Herrera's 2011 fall collection? Let us know in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Carolina Herrera, Christian Cota, Christina Hendricks, J. Mendel, Mad Men, New York Fashion Week, Prabal Gurung