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Carolina Santos Read was born in London and raised in Madrid and Connecticut where she studied at the Casa de Cultura and Eastern CT Ballet. She was in numerous productions including "The Nutcracker," "The Sleeping Beauty" (Young Aurora), "Hoedown" (Cowgirl), and a soloist in Balanchine's "Concerto Barroco." Carolina has attended many summer dance intensives including the Kirov Academy of Ballet, the Juilliard School, Ballet Hispanico, the Carmen Roche ballet school and the Amor de Dios flamenco school in Spain. Carolina was awarded two gold medals with distinction at American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards, and was recipient of the Shoreline Arts Alliance dance scholarship in 2004.<br /><br />

She graduated from Fordham University with a BFA in dance in conjunction with the Alvin Ailey School and a BA in Political Science. She has worked with choreographers Maximo Luna, Christopher Huggins, Troy Powell, Sylvia Waters, Pascal Rioult, Nathan Trice, Ronald K. Brown, Pedro Ruiz, Robert Battle, Kazuko Hirabayashi, Jacqui Buglisi, and performed Ramon Oller's "Besame" solo set by Irene Hogarth of Ballet Hispanico. In the spring of 2008 she performed as a guest artist with Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater. In August 2008 she performed as tango dancer and dance captain in an Actors Equity (AEA) production of "Evita" at the Ivoryton Playhouse in CT. She then performed with Ballet Hispanico's Senior Ensemble in Manhattan.<br /><br />

Carolina has acted in commercials, film and television including "Beautiful Girls," "The Reflection," and "Friends With Kids" (Chicago dancer) as well as Princess Sophie's Secretary on Season 4 of Gossip Girl, a stewardess in ABC's "Pan Am" pilot, and Johnny's girlfriend on "Tattoo Nightmares." She models for commercial print work and has danced in music videos. In March 2010 Carolina performed in "Canto," an all-women flamenco piece choreographed by Melinda Marquez. April-September 2010 she toured the UK with England's Giffords Circus as dancer and assistant choreographer. She performed in plays "La Revolucion" and "Moctezuma" at NYC's Mint Theater, as well as "The Producers" and "Home for the Holidays" in CT.  She most recently performed a flamenco solo in the 2012 Provincetown Dance Festival and was seen Off-Broadway in 50 Shades! The Musical at the Gramercy Theater. She is currently working in the ghost opera "Circle of Haunts" in NYC, and in March she will once again guest artist with Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater

Fashion

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Fall Layering & Trends!

Carolina Santos Read

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Hi there!

I wanted to share a few on trend looks from my recent shoot with my talented photographer friend Brandon Gregoire (a few looks shot on my own), because they are looks I’m wearing on repeat right now. With the weather getting cooler but some days warmer, layering is always the best way to go so you can shed layers or add a layer depending on how cool it is that given time of day.

The first look above includes an oldie but goodie hat with a newer H&M mock neck sweater (I love the dusty rose color which I didn’t have in my sweater options) with big sleeves. It’s from the conscious collection which I always look for if I ever buy something from a fast fashion source. It is made from recycled materials! The corduroys were a recent JCrew outlet score, as well as the tan suede booties! They are both currently on sale too. Note: the second photo down doesn’t include those booties and rather older Aldo ones as well as an old pair of H&M skinny black jeans. On my LiketoKnow.it (download the app or just go to the webpage and follow me as “Carolina Santos Read”) I linked alternatives to those jeans and black booties that are currently for sale, at different price points! The earrings are Ettika (use my code Carolina10 for a discount on all Ettika jewelry)!

The second look includes a new favorite color blocking sweater from Target (later edit: now on sale!) that I am obsessed with! It’s a long cardigan style and so soft and warm. It’s so versatile as you can dress it up or down and it’s effortless. The color blocking on this sweater is also a huge trend right now (like the big sleeves of the last sweater I spoke about). I styled it with a tan tank bodysuit and those oldie but goodie black H&M skinny jeans (check out my LiketoKnow.it for great options for those!) I Earrings, necklace, and bracelet are Ettika (again use my code Carolina10 for a discount). Ettika pieces don’t tarnish and are so beautiful and well priced! They are based out of California and their pieces make such beautiful gifts too. The bag is Furla (I linked a current website calf skin one since my plastic one is only available at 2nd hand stores, like Vestiaire Collective, where I am linking one that is almost exact in another color. I also linked a Rent the Runway option on my LiketoKnow.it).

My third look includes a Poshmark score Donna Karan vintage never worn double breasted blazer with gold buttons. (I linked some great alternatives on my LiketoKnow.it and my fave of them on here.) I’ve been looking for a black blazer like it for some time and am so happy with this one! The white top underneath which you can see in the picture where I’m on the fence (no pun intended) without the blazer on is a new Vici Collection top. (My LiketoKnow.it account has similar options to it too!) The puff sleeves are really trendy at the moment and I just love this trend! LoveShack Fancy is doing lots of sweaters like this top but they are a big splurge. I finished the look with an older pair of Ralph Lauren jeans that I cut at the ankles myself, and my oldie but goodie super fave Aldo studded booties. Again there are new and available alternative options for all my older items on my LiketoKnow.it page so you can shop similar jeans and booties to what I have on! Earrings are Ettika (Carolina10 is my discount code for them)!

Finally, I shared another look I’m loving right now. You might remember my Vici Collection (Vici Dolls) rust-colored corduroy flare pants from a past post which are now sold out but I linked my fave alternative here and others on my LiketoKnow.it account. I Loving this color again this season, and I threw on a Blank NYC jacket I recently scored on Poshmark. It’s available on Amazon so I linked it here. I had it in black a long time ago and wore it to the point of ruin so I got it in this color. It’s so versatile with the vegan leather and knit material mix and multiple ways of wearing it, as shown. There are many of them on Poshmark still! Use my code PoshLina7 for $10 off your first Poshmark order if you’re new to the app. The hoop earrings are Ettika: my discount code with them is Carolina10.

Be sure to follow me on the @liketoknow.it app under “Carolina Santos Read” for all outfits linked and alternative options of the items in my blog posts (if I can’t find them on there but also just to give you guys other options to go with). Happy Shopping!

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather!

Xo,

Carolina

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Tartan and Holiday Nails

Carolina Santos Read

Wearing the maxi tartan "Venitia Dress" by Free People, Aldo studded booties, Rebecca Minkoff fringe purse, and Urban Outfitters sweater and beanie.  Photography by Francisco Graciano.

Hi there!

When I think of the holidays what comes to mind is not only glitter, sparkle, and metallics but also tartan.  You know, that beautiful old-school English Ralph Lauren version of plaid that can be either worn edgy or preppy.  In my photo above I styled the beautiful Venitia Dress by Free People with Aldo studded black ankle booties, my Rebecca Minkoff fringe purse, and Urban Outfitters sweater and beanie for a bit of an edgier feel. I love this dress not only for its maxi length but the back and front are deep Vs, and styled with my hair up and maybe a black sequin blazer and heels makes it the perfect outfit choice for a holiday party!

Another way to do plaid I really love is in a buttoned up oxford shirt worn tucked into skinny jeans and with ankle or high boots.  Top it off with a blazer and you have a preppy put together outfit! I am also into a little bow under the buttoned up collar for a feminine touch to a masculine look. Additionally, playing with texture is always fun with plaid. Sometimes I wear my tartan oxford with a sequined mini skirt and tights, or with vegan leather pants.  

Nail art by Absolutta Esmalteria in Socorro, SP Brazil.

Holiday nail art option number two, also by Absolutta Esmalteria in Socorro, SP Brazil

Red nails are always a classic for Christmas! New gold moccasin slippers by JCrew factory.

These three holiday nail options pictured above are some of my favorites lately.  In the first photo you'll see a fuchsia nail with gold glitter french manicure accents and a gold glitter statement nail, which I came up with to match my pink and gold look for my cousins' wedding in Brazil last month (see last post for outfit details). In the second photo I went with a lilac nail and cheetah-print statement nail art, and in the third photo you'll see a traditional red nail with my Starbucks and new JCrew factory gold moccasin slippers.  

All three ideas are fun for the holidays and parties, so I'd say go for your design and have fun with it to show off your personality and festive spirit! Happy Holidays everyone from my family to yours.

Xo,

Carolina

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