It's that special time of the month we enjoy so...
Time for our H.F.I.C. - Head Fanny In Charge spotlight!
(and the crowd goes wild!)
This month...
dazzling Jewelry Designer Annie Basulto of Cubannie Links
This Miami bred, Cuban designer glitters from the inside out,
which has served her well when it comes down to the business of crafting her
delectable Cubannie Links pieces.
What started off as a hobby to help outfit friends and family
with unique accessories
has swiftly evolved into a bonafide jewelry brand.
By the time CL celebrated it's 2nd "Cubannie-versary",
Annie's exceptional pieces had already graced the likes of
Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks and the editorial pages of
Ocean Drive, Essence, Missbehave and XXL magazines to name a few.
As if that wasn't enough!
She's turned her jewelry crafting prowess into a custom nail design service, collaborating with Cure Beauty Bar to create "Minx and Links"
Minx Nails via Cure...Nail art designs via Annie
Talk about multitasking!
1. NAME/AGE/STOMPING GROUNDS
Annie Basulto
A child of eras past
Currently in Brooklyn, but my heart belongs to the (305)
2. EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN'...HUSTLIN'...HUSTLIN' AS..
Jewelry designer and owner of Cubannie Links
3. MY DAILY UNIFORM CONSISTS OF..
Something comfortable like harem pants,
tanks, loose boyfriend jeans and a bikini top.
I always finish it off with a Vintage Fendi or Gucci bag
4. FAVE ACCESSORY EVER?
My favorite accessory I can't do without
excluding my own CL jewelry
because it just wouldn't be fair to choose...
are my shades!
OMG!! My collection is growing and kind of totally amazing...
if I do say so myself, but that's for another conversation.
5. WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH VINTAGE AND WHY?
It's in my DNA!
I grew up going to flea markets with my parents
in Miami and all over the East coast.
My parents were and still are avid collectors.
I was always around antiques, used and vintage items.
I was the only kid that took most of her class pictures in a
Coca-Cola t-shirt.
My grandmother had the bomb 70's wardrobe
but she was 4'11" and a size 0...
so I could only admire from afar.
I didn't realize then how lucky I was to be around an abundance of it!
6. WHAT'S YOUR "TO DIE FOR" FF PIECE CURRENTLY IN YOUR WARDROBE?
Funky Fanny's has amazing pieces!
My faves are summer jumpers and dresses.
The selection is kinda amazing!
In the winter, OMG I get the bomb knits and sweaters
so unique and freshly washed by Miss Funky Fanny herself!
7. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THIS PATH?
Living at my mama's house...LOL!
8. ANY PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR THE YOUNGINS ON THE COME UP?
Nothing is easy...
Take advantage of every opportunity..
Never sit on the toilet of a public restroom...
and always carry hand sanitizer.
9. WHAT WERE YOU WEARING IN HIGH SCHOOL?
Probably my basketball uniform...
or sweats with one leg up like LL Cool J
thinking I was soooo cool!
I did have a preppy stage...
where I wore alot of tucked in plaid button down shirts.
10. BIGGIE OR JAY-Z?
Stalemate
11. YOUR ULTIMATE PLAYLIST FEATURES WHAT SONGS AND/OR ARTISTS?
Celia Cruz, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, Bob Marley, Wu-Tang,
The Fugees, New Kids On The Block, The Doors and De La Soul
12. IF THERE'S 1 THING YOU COULD DO BEFORE DYING, YOU WOULD...?
If I actually had time to make that decision
I would be at my mom's house where I grew up...
where everything is familiar.
The air in Miami just makes me feel at home.
That's exactly where I want to be...
with the people I love.
13. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
The goal of taking care of my family very soon.
14. I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS WHEN I'M MAKING JEWELRY...
Reality TV
15. IF YOU WERE ON TEAM FUNKY FANNY'S, WHAT FANNY WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
Fendi Fanny!
because of my Vintage Fendi collection of course!
With a huge heart of gold (LITERALLY!)
Annie shines like no other!
Stay acquainted and get some CL sparkle here:
shop: cubannielinks.com
blog: cubannielinks.blogspot.com
myspace: myspace.com/Cubannielinks
facebook: facebook.com/Cubannielinks
twitter: twitter.com/AnnieCubannie
Spunky Til I Die,
Feisty Fanny
Time for our H.F.I.C. - Head Fanny In Charge spotlight!
(and the crowd goes wild!)
This month...
dazzling Jewelry Designer Annie Basulto of Cubannie Links
This Miami bred, Cuban designer glitters from the inside out,
which has served her well when it comes down to the business of crafting her
delectable Cubannie Links pieces.
What started off as a hobby to help outfit friends and family
with unique accessories
has swiftly evolved into a bonafide jewelry brand.
By the time CL celebrated it's 2nd "Cubannie-versary",
Annie's exceptional pieces had already graced the likes of
Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks and the editorial pages of
Ocean Drive, Essence, Missbehave and XXL magazines to name a few.
As if that wasn't enough!
She's turned her jewelry crafting prowess into a custom nail design service, collaborating with Cure Beauty Bar to create "Minx and Links"
Minx Nails via Cure...Nail art designs via Annie
Talk about multitasking!
Let's take a peek inside her treasure chest of trinkets
to find out what makes this gem of a gal tick!
1. NAME/AGE/STOMPING GROUNDS
Annie Basulto
A child of eras past
Currently in Brooklyn, but my heart belongs to the (305)
2. EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN'...HUSTLIN'...HUSTLIN' AS..
Jewelry designer and owner of Cubannie Links
3. MY DAILY UNIFORM CONSISTS OF..
Something comfortable like harem pants,
tanks, loose boyfriend jeans and a bikini top.
I always finish it off with a Vintage Fendi or Gucci bag
4. FAVE ACCESSORY EVER?
My favorite accessory I can't do without
excluding my own CL jewelry
because it just wouldn't be fair to choose...
are my shades!
OMG!! My collection is growing and kind of totally amazing...
if I do say so myself, but that's for another conversation.
5. WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH VINTAGE AND WHY?
It's in my DNA!
I grew up going to flea markets with my parents
in Miami and all over the East coast.
My parents were and still are avid collectors.
I was always around antiques, used and vintage items.
I was the only kid that took most of her class pictures in a
Coca-Cola t-shirt.
My grandmother had the bomb 70's wardrobe
but she was 4'11" and a size 0...
so I could only admire from afar.
I didn't realize then how lucky I was to be around an abundance of it!
6. WHAT'S YOUR "TO DIE FOR" FF PIECE CURRENTLY IN YOUR WARDROBE?
Funky Fanny's has amazing pieces!
My faves are summer jumpers and dresses.
In the winter, OMG I get the bomb knits and sweaters
so unique and freshly washed by Miss Funky Fanny herself!
Living at my mama's house...LOL!
8. ANY PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR THE YOUNGINS ON THE COME UP?
Nothing is easy...
Take advantage of every opportunity..
Never sit on the toilet of a public restroom...
and always carry hand sanitizer.
9. WHAT WERE YOU WEARING IN HIGH SCHOOL?
Probably my basketball uniform...
or sweats with one leg up like LL Cool J
thinking I was soooo cool!
I did have a preppy stage...
where I wore alot of tucked in plaid button down shirts.
10. BIGGIE OR JAY-Z?
Stalemate
11. YOUR ULTIMATE PLAYLIST FEATURES WHAT SONGS AND/OR ARTISTS?
Celia Cruz, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, Bob Marley, Wu-Tang,
The Fugees, New Kids On The Block, The Doors and De La Soul
12. IF THERE'S 1 THING YOU COULD DO BEFORE DYING, YOU WOULD...?
If I actually had time to make that decision
I would be at my mom's house where I grew up...
where everything is familiar.
The air in Miami just makes me feel at home.
That's exactly where I want to be...
with the people I love.
13. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
The goal of taking care of my family very soon.
14. I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS WHEN I'M MAKING JEWELRY...
Reality TV
15. IF YOU WERE ON TEAM FUNKY FANNY'S, WHAT FANNY WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
Fendi Fanny!
because of my Vintage Fendi collection of course!
With a huge heart of gold (LITERALLY!)
Annie shines like no other!
Stay acquainted and get some CL sparkle here:
blog: cubannielinks.blogspot.com
myspace: myspace.com/Cubannielinks
facebook: facebook.com/Cubannielinks
twitter: twitter.com/AnnieCubannie
Spunky Til I Die,
Feisty Fanny
4 comments:
Wow This lady is the BOMB! I wanna be just like her when I grow up! Love the Spotlight!
She sure is!!Thanks for reading.. We'll be sure to share the love with Annie!Have a great weekend!
xoxo ~Team FF
OMG this hfic has been super magical, thanks for reppin Cl like you did in my feature. On the day of the release of my piece I coincidentley wore my Fave FF jumper! CL loves FF just as much!
Now that's cosmicity at it's best! Most welcome lovely! Thanks for being so kickass!!
Big hugs to you & Team CL!
~Team Funky Fanny's
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