It's a sad, sad, sad day when you realize something negative about yourself. Maybe one day you wake up on the wrong side of the wrong bed and come to the realization that you are completely and utterly flawed. You realized your human side...YOU ARE A VICTIM. The epiphany of error happens to us all, and when it does, it's nobody's fault but yours. Are you a victim of your own creation or fate? These existential thoughts have plagued many of us at some point in our mortal lives. But the secret in succeeding is a really good P.R. team the will and power to continue and fight back to not become just another victim.
Take Zahia Dehar for example. France's gossip mademoiselle du jour. She was involved in a scandal at the"age 17, she was reportedly bought for a night by a team member to be Franck Ribéry’s birthday present." Fast forward two-years later and the infamous "call girl" is debuting as a designer of (you guessed it) Haute Couture Lingerie-and as if that wasn't the cat's meow, it made it's debut at the end of this year's Paris Fashion Week!
The line involves provocateur outfits that would make any ho scream in happiness. Big Pink bows, frilly almost not-there tops, and even a nod to mother nature herself, with garden flower panties. Did I mention her debut look book was taken by no other than the Kaiser of Fashion himself, Karl Lagerfeld! Check the video out for her latest collection and decide whether or not she's still a victim.
Maybe it's because i'm Colombian selective vision/hearing but it seems that this week, here in Los Angeles, i've noticed that there has been a plethora of Colombian pride festivals. The Pico Rivera Colombian Festival, Down Town Art Walk: Colombian Exhibits and not to mention a couple of Colombian artists that are set to play in L.A...And while i'm still debating about actually attending these events, there is one thing all these events have in common: Pride.
Pride can motivate you. Pride can initiate change, but at the same time pride can inhibit you...just ask the proud boys that wear Mexican Pointy boots in the pseudo-documentary above. These young men inspired by the tribal music have created a sub-culture that motivates members to create the most pointy boots to dance in. Sounds painful, tacky, horrible fun! Watch with an open mind guys and enjoy!!!
"Extreme forms of Nationalism leads to fascism..."
Carnival folk have really never gotten a good rep. Maybe they just can't afford any GOOD press or maybe its because of all those weird side-show acts with freaks, that one often associates carnivals, with well...freaks. I mean there's:
But one carnival that has been getting a LOT of press (and good one too) is the Electric Daisy Carnival. A music festival (Read:Electronica Coachella), that for the past 13 years had been calling Los Angeles home, but after last year's drama of a 14 year old partying to death, the event has been moved to Las Vegas (mecca of debauchery).
Even though EDC is known for debauchery, mayhem and the most intense ravers you will ever meet, here @ROSEBOW we like to help you with some outfit inspirations for this weekend's Electric Daisy festival. Take cues from Models:
Someone is ready to do the Melbourne shuffle...
Shannon:
Cut off shorts are a must in the heat of the desert. Instead of bikini top try a bandeau or color crop top to add some color, while trying to get your tan on. A long-light flowly sweater might seem like a hassle to wear @ a festival but knowing you-you'll be so drugged up and will forget the SPF 50 both your mother and I told you to take. The sweater will @ least keep your shoulders from melting off as well as not letting you look like a complete rave slut. :)
I see dem' denim shorts peeking :)
Cindy:
A long flowy dress is perfect to dance and prance around EDC. Not only is it easy to wear but you can easily sneak in your E-pill you will later be selling another outfit underneath. Like denim shorts and a bikini top. Bring it all together with a belt, some Raybans (unless you rock the bloodshot) and you are ready to be the belle of EDC!
For those of you on-route to EDC, I'm super jelly I can't go this year, but if you were rich lucky enough to go, my musical suggestion is to check out ARAAB MUZIC:
I'm always on the look out for aesthetic stimulation. Whether it's a dress, a new art exhibit or even just a moment in time. Recently I've been going back to my roots and looking towards nature for inspiration. Going to the forest or any green environment let's me recharge my batteries that the city has drained.
Another way the forest can inspire you is by watching Colombian-based duo THE FOREST and their live performance art. The visual candy that is this art-band incorporates their love for art and the surreal. "They wrapped their audience in a visual act that bathes them in lights, color and experimental music". So next time the 405 has you on the verge of going postal-CHILL-take a break, and leave towards nature.
Are you lost in the Forest?
(Images via: Fashiongonerouge.com, Split Pea Vintage , Etsy.com, Top Shop.com, The Forest Experimental, & Rose Bow Fashion)
Everyone has a dark side-It might not come up as often as some, but deep down, all of us are dark creatures who embrace evil from time to time. And maybe this sudden wind of dark inspiration has come from stress, rejection, my new voodoo shaman friend my occasional side job, catering at the historical L.A. land mark, the Edison. The interior of the Edison is dark, mysterious and enchanting-sort of like that guy you met last month at the M Bar. (R.I.P. M BAR!)
Wearing an all black outfit might seem like a flattering choice, but you really don't want to look like Steven Seagal or have people confuse you for being part of the Edison catering service. Its always good to add a touch of color to your dark outfits. Subtle and dainty, like a delicate lingerie bralette that peeps through a crop top or even a sweater that has subtle color in it. Take cues from models Cindy & Shannon:
