Pride

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..."

La Boda Real.

 

 

I'll keep it brief- I just have a couple of questions for the Royal Couple:

• Was it your choice in having the Royal Dress be so traditional? I wish you could of taken notes from the Cherry Blossom Girl's wedding...
• Kate, nena, sorry again, but you honestly couldn't do anything to stop the Prince from looking like Captain Crunch?
• Will, how was the bachelor party?

Congrats to the Royal Couple. 

 

(images via: fashionista.com)

:NADA//DADA:

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? Or at least you better fucking pray like to hope so-(I mean, who really wants to see you Karaoke to Gloria Estefan's song on the bar, pretending to be sexy, all while spectators view your drunken glory-as you notice that what's really hanging out of your skirt, is your tampon). But of course, there is so much more to the cheapness, and taste-less one expects from Las Vegas. There is dancing fountains, monuments to the gaudi and my favorite, outlets.

And yet amidst the sea of tight cargo pants, Ed Hardy shirts and all the glitter, I found Mai. Mai is a student from Japan who was shopping the infamous Las Vegas outlets. What struck me about her outfit was that it was so appropriate for the weather in Vegas. Her brown silk jumpsuit played perfectly with the dry breezy winds of the desert, while her choice in color palate was a perfect contrast to all the colors everyone in Las Vegas O.D.'s on.

When asked what her inspiration was, Mai responded to a simple "Nothing". Although I will admit I did not like that response at first, it later made sense to me. Her DADA approach in fashion can be seen as her outfit itself is anti-fashion/anti-ordinary, not only to Las Vegas fashion but to life in general, and for that I salute you Mai. Thanks for being my Las Vegas fashion muse.

*Arigato!* 

 

*Do you like Mai's look?*

Boy Crazy

Dear RoseBow,

O.M.G. O.M.G. O.M.G. Rose bow Help! I got all my bases covered and got holiday gifts for my sister, parents and friends…but I somehow forgot my boy. WTF?! He always gets me the shittiest gifts for the Holidays but none-the-less I gotta hook up my boo’ with @ least some fly gear. Suggestions?

Sincerely,

LeKrystale

Paramount CA

Dear LeKrystale (Castles),

First off if you’re looking for some “fly gear” I suggest the latest edition of the FUBU collection. Buying for your “boo” may be a tad difficult-Sure its’easy to buy for your girlfriends or mom-You just get them something you would like-But boys are a bit more tactful and you obviously want them to look Holiday chic not Holiday geek.

Since each guy is different here are a couple of holiday suggestions for your boy:

The Pretty Boy Swag:

He likes to look fly all the time- Why not try a Leather fitted jacket that makes him look cool but @ the same time keep him warm from the weather.

He could pair it up with a simple tee or a nice button up shirt. 

The Sneaker Head:

Unless you know exactly what shoe he is missing from his NIKE SB collection, its better to let him choose the shoes. So don't stress too much and get him a pair of fly-ass kicks from a special shoe boutique. My personal favorite, PROPER in Long Beach, CA. If the shoe isn't to his pleasing he can always exchange it  for something else. 

The Professional:

His career is well on his way.  He dresses up almost everyday. Get him a nice bottle of Whiskey for after work and a pair of nice socks. You will make him warm from head to toe!

The Imaginary:

Call me Devendra.

The Asshole:

Send him a nonchalant e-mail saying that you have leprosy an unknown STD.He stood you up twice in one week-Get revenge from all that time wasted waiting for him, by having him wait unnecessary @ his local Plan Parenthood to get tested. (Hee Hee)

Hope this works for you LeKrystale and remember Tis’ the Season to get fucked up be jolly!

XOXO

Rose Bow Fashion

Red, White & Chic

 So the world cup didn't turn out quite the way U.S.A. wanted it to be... But hey! We're the United States of America, and tomorrow we celebrate the birth of our nation! Woot-Woot! Which means, bbq parties, friends/family, and fireworks to celebrate the fact that we are that powerful to not care about the world cup. 

Now your mind still might not be thinking what you will be wearing tomorrow, but here @ Rose Bow we have a couple of suggestions to make you look "Patriotic Chic" without looking like Tommy Hilfiger ad circa 1995.

Simple ideas to make yourself look a little more patriotic:

Baseball Cap:

What’s more American than allowing corporate conglomerates destroy 3rd word nation's economy Baseball? The baseball cap is an informal patriotic accessory and great for the weather :)

Plain White Tee:

Crisp, clean and white, the plain white Tee is an American fashion staple. Pair this tee with any jeans and you're as American as Apple pie. 

Bald Eagle:

What's more American than an actual endangered Bald Eagle? This is the accessory du jour! Bring this baby to a 4th of July BBQ, and you will most deffo be the most American bad-ass in the nation. You will bleed America, if not from Patriotism but caused by the eagle's claws. 

Check out this article from Fashionista.com to give you more suggestions on how you can add an extra U.S.A. flair to your 4th of July outfit.

What are you wearing for the 4th?

Be. My. Boy.

Whether they would like to admit or not, men think about fashion just as much as women. And why shouldn’t they? Fashion does not have a preference for a specific gender. Fashion is UNISEX. Hell, I’ve even seen animals rock fashion better than humans!

Wayne Gross styled an incredible editorial for GQ Australia, to visually entertain us with outfits for each part of the fashionable man's quotidian routine. Whether it's taking his morning coffee, impressing clients, or attending a black tie-affair, these outfits are made up of key wardrobe pieces that most men might have in their closet-Making the outfits that much more easier to mimic and easier to be a fashion success.  

Personal favorite times: 8:06 a.m, 19:08 and the time he comes home to me ;)

(Images via: www.thefashionisto.com//Gq Australia)

Ode to le Faux Pas

The weekend was super exciting for me! I got to volunteer at the 2nd annual Green Long Beach Festival, and while the the whole festival was informative, interesting and totally fun-their volunteer shirts were...well-interesting to say the least. The shirts were Rasta/Cheetah print/deep V-neck shirts. Mind you, those three adjectives should NEVER be in the same sentence, let alone on any article of clothing. Regardless of the lack of taste, the shirts did bring humor to my day and was the perfect example of what fashion faux pas' look like. Here is a mini-ode to fashion faux pas:

faux pas

noun

excuse my faux pas mistake, blunder, gaffe, indiscretion, impropriety, solecism, barbarism; informal boo-boo, blooper. See note at mistake .

Plastic, Paisley/Cow Print Cowboy Rain Boots. 

Ed Hardy inspired/Virgen De Guadalupe Hats.

 Bedazzled Angel wing ass print leggings.  

Skechers.

I can't hear you...your shirt's too loud.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed and confused with the new health care bill being passed, I decided to leave the house and watch the homie Philly Johnson perform. Philly was participating in a once-a-month music showcase @ The Rhythm Lounge in Long Beach (I gotta support the community!)

Seeing him perform, brought up so many questions in relationship to how a how a musicians' fashion choice affects their future fans-Being at hip-hop event, I had some what of an idea of the level of flash and bling the performers were going to have, but even then I was not ready for the amount of blingitude, I encountered last night.
For the most part all the performers were male, thus I assumed the smooth swagger to come out and impress me. Instead what I witness was fashion catastrophe of swarovski's crystal shirts, the Usher look circa 1995 and at some point in the evening I even saw a small t.v. screen encrusted in some guys jacket. This experience was extremely informative in modern male fashion trends. The Hip-hop culture in general has so many wonderful fashion outlets, so last night was a bit of a bummer in the male department.
There were some men last night that did really put in effort, I just wish most of the performers could have done the same...
What do you guys think about dressing up the bling cliche @ a musical showcase?

Versace-Call me!?!

In a world of celebrity endorsed perfumes, lingerie and even salads, it should be no surprise that a celebrity endorsed cell phone should come out. Fashion titan, Versace has announced plans to come out with a high end phone. “The Versace number, due to be unveiled to VIP clients at the couture presentations next week in Paris will be the most expensive, at around £2,500.” That’s approximately $5000, way more than an iPhone will ever cost. At that price it better come with a share in the Versace company.

Listen-I'm all about high-end designers making our often mundane accerories interesting and high fashion(blah,blah, blah), but at this price i'll stick to my envy2. It makes calls just fine.

Would you buy a Versace phone?

Sparkle Overload

Soooo, I saw these at Forever 21 the other day. I know sparkles and sequins are in, but does that mean I have to dress like a  roadie for The Greatest Show on Earth?
And if you manage to somehow pull this look off, expect this sound to follow you everywhere.

That is all.

An open letter to Old St. Nick:

Dear Nick,
May I call you Nick? This year has been rough. Real rough. That is why my list will be more detail orientated than the ones of previous years. This year I do not want the usual, Peace on Earth or even this insanely gorgeous pagoda top from Anthropologie.

 This year I want something more practical. I want:

• A horse. (For traffic on the 405)
  
• Handicap parking permit
• A bigger closet
  
• Socks.  Button Socks
  

Thank you.
<3 Khris