Sunday, January 26, 2014

Granny Takes a Trip

I was at a bar the other night, in this shithole place, while I was visiting my parents . I can now proudly call it a shithole probably because I don't live there anymore. I was at the only happening place on a Friday night, sadly, at some country western bar. It was pretty interesting with a very diverse mix from older crowds, like grandmas (no...really) cholos and cholitas and of course sexual country men. Everyone from the age of 21 to 61 was having a grand time. 


The thing that really caught my attention was the fact that the 61 year old crowd was dressing cuter than the 21 year olds. WTF. Maybe its the fact that its Victorville and the kids my age don't give a fuck what they look like. Or maybe the fact that the divorce rate is insanity so the 61 year olds were still trying to hold on to their youth and catch the eye of those hot 61 year old cowboys. Well they defiantly caught my eye and allowed me to hold on to the little string of hope I have for the deserts fashion sense. 

And this goes to show you about my previous post Age is just a #.


 









 This adorable lady was wearing a sheer skull hi-lo shirt with skinny leather leggings and black flats. I love her short silver hair, it pulls the look together.

I did a little paparazzi move on this lady. The print on her skirt was a "50s Hawaiian boardshort" feel with bright flowers and leaves on a rich navy blue background and bright orange fringe at the bottom. I loved that she made the skirt pop more with a shaded lime green top and a thick sued belt around her waist. She completed the look by wearing thick grey tights with knee high heeled boots.



Thursday, January 23, 2014

Age is just a #

Growing up with a mom that was super blunt about whether or not I looked like a fatass in something really turned out to be helpful. Because I always tend to look past "OMG, I have to wear this because it's sooo in," to "does this piece look good on me." What pieces look good on a hanger may turn out to be amazing on your body or maybe what looks good on that size 0 mannequin won't look good on you. 

It shouldn't matter your age, if you want to fucking wear something, then wear it. AS LONG as it looks good and flatters your body. Who gives a shit about the people saying you shouldn't wear white pants after Labor Day. If you want to wear them, and they look cute with your outfit, then do it, and work the shit out of that outfit. Nothings more beautiful than a women wearing confidence. 


One of my favorite lessons my fashion teacher taught me was about shapes and silhouettes. From clothing silhouettes and how it draped on the body. I recommend anyone that feels they need advice about clothing, if your blessed enough to live next to a college that teaches fashion, go to at least one class about that. If not the Internet and Google can be your instructor. 


The message I always try to pass along to older gals that think that all these trends are only for teens and twenty somethings, they're not. You could wear them too. So go look through Nylon magazine and stretch that target market age group. 


Don't forget to be your best and look your best. 

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

UCI's Raggaefest







End this school year right, with ASUCI's free food/free drinks/good music/good company festival!

June 4th 2010
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Featuring:

THE DIRTY HEADS
The Simpkin Project
Tribal Seeds
One Drop Redemption (Tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers)
Seedless
Fortunate Youth
RYPE

Also featuring:

DJ Gregory G
Pure Steel (Steel Drum Band)



FREE stuff for UCI Students Only
Free Chronic Tacos. Free Drinks. Giveaways

Be sure to pick up your Reggaefest Merchandise at the Merchandise booth!!!!!!!


If you see me, be sure to mention Bonjour L'amour and make my day!

Be Green


05.22. 10:10am-10pm

East Village Arts District3rd & Long Beach Blvd.

Celebrate, Educate, and Empower

Bring family and friends for entertainment,workshops,booths, artists and activities! The theme of this year’s festival is “turning the tide”, celebrating the transition into becoming a more eco-friendly and sustainable city.

The purpose of the festival is to create awareness of the many resources available to help us make this transition. This public event will also serve as a place of commerce, arts and entertainment, networking, and education. To participate, click the Festival 2010 tab.

If you're bored with nothing to do Saturday, show up! You'll definitly learn ways of turning green while you enjoy listening to some cool bands play. I'm going to be there, so mention Bounjour l'amour when you see me, and make my day!

Today I would like to inspire you.

Inspire you to have an open mind.
Inspire you to love the life you live. 
Believe in what you want to believe in, even if it's only you that believes it. 
If it makes you happy that's all that matters. 
You matter and don't let anyone tell you different.
Live your dreams.

We live such a short life to not live it the way WE want to live it. 
Who cares about rules, dangers, or disapproval's
All this is, is fear. 
And people should not be fearful of living nor dying.

Everyone in this world deserves to be happy and strong.
Once they realize this…
I'm inspired by them. 
Stir it up... little darling stir it up.

HAVE FUN AND EXPERIENCE WHAT THIS LIFE HAS TO OFFER.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Independence Pop Up




DATE: Sunday, June 13th

TIME: 11am to 7pm

VENUE: Shorebreak Hotel - 500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach CA

WHAT: We are teaming up with the Project WOO Foundation for the hippest, Surf Inspired event! Pop-up Shops from Emerging Beachwear Designers (Products sold at Wholesale Prices to the Public), Bikini Fashion Show, Art Sale (50% of proceeds go to Charity and the rest to the Artist) and Live Music.

EVENT SCHEDULE
11am Doors Open - Happy Hour 11-12pm
12pm Performance by Cory Case
1:30pm Performance by Kevin Misajon
3:30pm Runway Fashion Show
5pm Performance by The Garbage Girls
7pm Doors Close

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
$10 Pre-Pay // $15 at Door

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKET
http://independencepopup-Ali.eventbrite.com

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Fashion.Art.Music.Food



Need something to do May 8? Graffiti Beach is having a Indie Lux pop up store in Long Beach, CA at the Hotel Maya from 11-7pm. There will be acoustic performances by Jennifer Chung and Gorgeous got a gun. You could walk around and shop the clothing and accessories at wholesale prices. Find one of a kind rad peices! There will be 2 fashion shows, count em TWO, and a cooking demo from CBS The Bikini Chef for you to watch as you sip on your cocktail from the CA$H BAR that will be there. There will also be a Art silent auction, proceeds benefit Hide & Seek Charity and emerging artist. Tickets are $10 and $15 at the door.For tickets e mail me at leino.alexandria@gmail.com or buy them here <"http://indieluxhome-ewalker.eventbrite.com/">