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(Note: Be aware that every light blue/lavender written words are links to the subjects mentioned. Just click on them and it will take you to the respective site.) Yes, there were a few "Amazonicas," as Rene Perez of Calle 13 would say, at the Latin Grammys. I definitely saw "street fighters," "enciclopedias," "intelectuales," and the ones that looked like "machina de feria" spinning very hard, back to back, up and down and even singing the carousel song ...ñoo! But, as my mother would say: "para los gustos los colores" (to each it's own). And talking of color... ladies!!! Pleeease come on, once in a while pick up a copy of Vogue , " W ," Bazaar or Allure in order to keep your color gamut in check. Probably the best $3.99 ever invested. Uhum! Here's to all the "machinas de feria" (amusement attractions, well, in this case, more like freak attactions): We are in Fall. This is New York,

My view on style, a little bit of my life, and some really gorgeous faces is what the New York Daily News decided to print on "Karlo," and for this, GRACIAS! Amelia Alonso had a vision, she networked the "Karloses, Porterers and Coboses." Hence, Neil Porter and Johnny Cobos from VIVA NY (<-click here for the entire article) reached out, I obliged, Moises Velasquez listened, wrote it, and VIVA printed it. Gracias to (in alphabetical order :-) ) Amelia Alonso (for your vision and "creer") Robert Bryan, John Leguizamo , Ednita Nazario , Miguel Peña , Denise Quiñones , Roselyn Sanchez , Patricia de la Torre of "Revista Caras," Dayanara Torres and Patricia Velasquez , for their support and for always believing in me. Neil and Johnny, you rock! Please accept my most sincere thanks. Also, last but not least, more GRACIAS to Liz Russel of Jeffrey Stein (3rd Avenue, between 43 & 44 Street); Rodrigo, the fabulous hairdresser, Dean Ev

(Super handsome Elliot Torres (poet), and Superstar Denise @ Calle 13 (click on their video) concert in Central Park, New York City.) You wished for it and People En Español will publish it. Yes, so many people asked for the products I use on Denise Quiñones (Simone, Mariloler, Eunice, Jennifer Heslop, Giovanni, Anonymous, etc.)... and now Kika (Maria Rocha/Fashion and Beauty Director) and Miguel Sirgado (Beauty Editor) will open the beauty section of People En Español (October 2006) with a list of my favorite products for Denise, plus some of my makeup tips. "Echale un ojo" at that issue. Furthermore, "brinca" to this page (click on the word 'page') and let me know how you like the before-and-after of Dayanara Torres . Yes, Karlo did the makeup, but I forgot to let Miguel Sirgado and Kika know, ooops! Sorry, from now on I promise I will send them press-releases on any celebrity I beauty-enhance. Thanks Kika! Thanks Miguel! So lovely!

(click on image to enlarge) Beauty genes? Ask Dayanara Torres . If for a week I could have her genes I would do so much damage. I could own maybe a quarter of the world and be ha$$y ($=P, for those not so creative). She was in New York City for a press junket for My Network TV, who just signed her up for upcoming projects for the new network. You go Yari, as her dear friends and family call her. Let me throw you some confessions of a make-up-artiste. She is looking more stunning than ever. Her skin is FLAWLESS , a make up artist's dream. Of course I asked her a few things, and she swears by a strict skin care routine. One idea I am going to steal from her is that while you are at home chilling, why not plaster yourself with your favorite moisturizer? Yep, who cares if you look like a Crisco ball, no one is watching and your skin will be drenching in good stuff. Good job Yari! I love the concept. When I mentioned "stunning" in the last paragraph, I meant to ma

(click on any image to enlarge) What a beauty Denise is. This is the original image that was used for the cover of "Revista Caras," which I produced in the city of New York, and I say beauty, because as you know, beauty gets delivered in many ways. In this particular case physical beauty is not questioned, actually beauty is not questioned at all, because Denise is a trooper when it comes to positive energy, bringing that aura everywhere she goes, but she also has a noble soul. I say all that, because she decided to do this photo-editorial for Caras the day after she arrived from Canada, after weeks of hard work while she tapped Smallville with Superman :-). She arrived on time at my friend Olivier's apartment on 56 Street, where we shot, and she stayed bubbly and happy all throughout our shoot. Mind, next day she was taking an early flight to "la-la Land," where she was to do nothing for the 2005-06 Holidays, and she had not packed. She needed a well deserve

Mr. Robert Clivilles Sooo, finally the MVP video is out and the new site is up and running. Here below is the original posting, the one that opened COMA. Check out the video by clicking the "video" icon on their website. Robert, Vice and Stagga, keep rocking! :-) PS.: Most of the "takes" in the video are from the New York tapings, and hair guru Justin Cruz was the NYC hairdresser responsible for the looks. He busted his "derriere." You go Justin! He is at CUTLER/NYC , uptown. Hello to you all and a big warm hug from the city of New York. COMA, Confessions of a Makeup Aritste, will begin to post today, September 22, 2005. News, incidents and accidents on the fashion and beauty world will be documented and gossimented on COMA, as experienced by "moi." Keep an eye on the upcoming MVP video ( www.mostvaluableplayas.com ) taped in LA and NY. Robert Clivilles, Vice and Stagga rocked the house. We had a great time with all the extras and

With an international campaign trotting around the world, Merrell taps the jet-set's visual field everywhere, as it's major advertising hits the globe. I'll be posting some in-the-making-having-fun images on the new Merrell ( www.merrell.com ) campaign soon, international and domestic (US). The campaign has been shot by uberPhotographer Larry Bartholomew. How refreshing to meet real people... and talented, like Larry! I will post stuff after the campaign has been released. Also, my pooch Domenico makes it in the advertising. See you soon, Karlo. And as promised, here are some of the images for the international campaign! It's definitely fun to work with such a lovely and cool crowd, but mostly talented people. Thanks Larry, Nate, and Christian! Thanks JDK! Thanks Nancy! Un beso, Karlo!

Yes, I've been known to be pretty blunt, and most of all sincere, which some people do NOT fancy. Hey, I've had brushes with denial and it's not pretty. Hence, the more grounded I am the better for "moi," and in the long run... for others too. You've seen postings, links and magazine articles with "Karlo quotes," some of those quotes were published and posted during my three- month gig as a "Beauty Editor," which ended when the character that "owned" the magazine disappeared. Imagine I would have been there longer, watch out Anna! LOL! But talking about quotes, the most popular was the "J-Lo Glow." It originated with an article that dear friend Karen Robinovitz wrote for Fashion Wire Daily . It's about "La Lopez," the unfortunate mishap with artist Scott Barnes, and the direct impact it had on her appearance. It talks about "La Lopez," whom I've admired, but also suffered vicariously

"Lice (Pediculus capitis) are small parasitic insects exquisitely adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Their six impressive legs are elegantly evolved to grasp hair shafts and provide a striking example of biological specialization. Long associated with people, head lice have been recovered from prehistoric mummies. Head lice are equal opportunity parasites; they do not respect socio-economic class distinctions." -(http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/headlice.html#what) Yes, lies do the same thing but on your brain. They grasp on your thoughts and are difficult to remove once adopted by your consciousness, and require some homework on your behalf in order to decode the different components that makeup the lie. The task of disecting the lie can sometimes hurt a friend, sever business relationships, but above all lies are mockery to your intelligence. Lies, like lice, have been around for a long time and "do not respect socio-economic class

...herette a round of applause for giving, so far, the best "Fashion Week" parteeh at Happy Valley with Susanne Bartsch , Richie Rich, Traver Rains, Kenny Kenny, The Trinity and Amanda Lepore . There was, well, the usual, decadence, beauty, glory, dancing, alcohol... red balloons filled with cashola and images galore. So, out of all the options I decided to capture some of the evening crotches and my favorite beautiful people. Yeah, some of them off-the-hook, but hilarious. Thanks for watching. My favorite couple: Clara del Villar and Captain Tennille :-) The Dynamic Trio: Karlo, Javier Romero and Clara del Villar. Javier, thanks for collecting 3 invitations to the event. Love ya! "Moi" and Amanda Lepore. Amanda, I want your skin! So soft and plump, boing boing! crotch (kr ch) The angle or region of the angle formed by the junction of two parts or members, such as two branches or legs. And the "Crotch Of The Evening" Award goes to... (The subjec