Electric Daisy Carnival

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:

• Cirque du Soleil
• Dark Carnival of Souls
• Carnival Cruise lines

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:

Do you like Carnivals?

Joie Noir

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:

 

Over-sized sweater: Angel Design by Sabri Ozel

Cosabella Blue Bralette shown through a crop-top

Funky hair-do's for Summer.

 Do you guys embrace your dark side?

(Photos-Rafael Cardenas; Models-Shannon Dahl & Cindy Pak; Artistic Director/Stylist: Khristian Berrio. Location:Southern Califas-City of Angels )

My winning smile.

Risky Business Inspired

Bright Pink Lips for Summer

Modern Vintage Today original pieces

"La vida es una tombola", meaning life is a raffle. Some days you feel like you're on top of the world, while other days you just want to explode... But on those certain days when life is giving me putasos left and right, my solution is a winning smile and killer outfit. Which is why I'm so happy to have found the mecca of confident clothes-meet my latest obsession-MODERN VINTAGE TODAY(MVT). A boutique store focusing on updating vintage clothing by slightly altering them, breathing new air into them.

MODERN VINTAGE TODAY, is less than 2 months old and is already creating a buzz here in the Los Angeles fashion scene. Started off by childhood friends Mary Moutry and Jenifer Lewis, these fashionistas are sharing their sense of awesome style via MVT. "If you are going to wear something from our store, you better be confident. Confidence is everything..." said owner Mary in regards to her clothes. And when looking around the store it is clear that confidence is required for some of their clothes. Fur coats, sparkly dresses and outrageous colors create a visual palette that even Van Gogh would envy.

"Modern Vintage Today also provides services such as,personal styling, personal shopper, alterations tailored to fit etc." Having a tailor at a vintage is store is so rare yet necessary, make your clothes more personal, and fit you exactly to your body type. Another great thing about this store is their incredible affordable prices and if you show your student i.d. you get 10% off! (Coolness!).  With Summer parties just around the corner, check out MVT and create that look that screams, "Look @ me now" and makes you feel like your always #WINNING.

Business Women: Jenifer Lewis & Mary Moutry

MODERN VINTAGE TODAY:

4306 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Neighborhood: Wilshire Center

(323) 252-4283


(Photos: Raphael Cardenas: Models: Paula Lucero, Shannon Slettedahl & Cindy Pak:: Hair/Make-up/Artistic Director: Rose Bow Fashion:: Clothes/Accessories/Confidence: MODERN VINTAGE TODAY)

Wake up! Wake up! It's the first of the month.

Today is the 1st of the month and while some are dreading today (rent is due!) today's 1st of the month is quite different. Today is May 1st, or as thousands of workers refer to as May Day/International Worker's Day. Today is an another opportunity for YOU to voice current labor issues that affect you daily. Today YOU can go into the streets of Los Angeles (or wherever you live) and march peacefully to voice your current frustrations not only towards change in labor unions but rights for migrant workers.

A sweater that would make Trotsky happy.

If just one day out of the year, we would leave our comfortable bubble of numbing capitalism and protest with our fellow comrades and peacefully "fight" and hold hands for something we ALL believe in, wouldn't this world be a better place?

What's worth fighting for you?

Soñando Despierta//Daydreaming...

Braids//Twist hair

Wooden chunky clogs

:Le Fin:

For the past week I’ve been daydreaming of the most random things like pastries, nature, Dior-not to mention I have also been secretly wishing I would bump into Samantha Brown at a Target store. There she would offer me a job as her co-host/wingwoman. 

 *A girl can dream*

But the reality is...dreams don't come true, the only thing that is left from them are un-tangible memories. And while most discard those memories, i have used them for inspiration for a photoshoot.

Model Cindy: An oversized sheer sweater looks great against the sunshine rays of the Cali skies. One can balance the the huge sweater with small denim shorts.  And to create non-stop legs add some chunky wooden heels.  


Model Shannon: A flowing white tunic tied down with a brown belt, creates a hippie meets J.Lo  mash-up. And to finish it off some chunky-wooden clogs to stay true to the hippie 60's clog. 

Both these outfits can be used in several different occasions. A movie date with that one guy that said he would call but never did, girl's night out, and even in dreams.

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(Photographer: Rafa Cardenas//MODELS: Shannon Slettedahl & Cindy Pak//Creative Director/Stylist:Rose Bow Fashion+++Locations: Sunny Southern Califas ) 

Guess I got my Swagga back...

It's so *good* to have good friends...but it's even better to have good friends with a camera and a passion for the aesthetically pleasing. Meet my friend Rafa-the mastermind behind the EastsiderWriter.com. A daily photo blog that captures life in Los Angeles through the eyes of a bohemian soul.

I always wanted to style a fashion shoot, and commented this to Rafa a while back. So we finally decided to get together and work on our very own first fashion photo shoot. Our inspiration was DTLA, and the modern city girl who wants to stand out amongst the monotone colors of the city crowd (but not  clash!) This is the first collaborative project  with both of our blogs (and hopefully not the last) and I couldn't be any happier! I know I can't model but Rafa is a genius behind the lens and made me look top notch! Hope you guys enjoy!

xoxo

(Yellow Coat: Tulle  Dress: French Connection, Printed Geometric Shirt: Tory Brunch, Black Legging Jeans: True Religion, Black Cardigan: Michael Kors, Brown Heels: Nine West, Burberry Bag, Aviator Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Gold Clutch:Vintage)

(Photographs via Eastsiderwriter.com, Styling via Rose Bow Fashion)