Pocket full of Sunshine!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter weekend with family & friends! 

I had a great time catching up on some sun and taking advantage of the amazing weather. I even had the chance to wear my geeky glasses dress by Yumi! Yay! oh Happy day!

*Photos taken by Daniel Narez

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

Natividad Buitron- Quality is Everything

Whenever I look at new fashion brands I always look at the quality that is offered. One, because there are numerous brands to choose from and it'll help you narrow it down and two, it's good to know where your clothes come from and their durability. 

For London-based, Spanish designer Natividad Buitron, her high-end women's fashion brand, NB (Natividad Buitron) provides you with uniquely pieced garments each giving you that touch of femininity, simplicity, and comfort. 

What I like about Natividad Buitron is the intricate designs and unique blends of color that each outfit has creating an artistic piece with high quality finesse.

One of my favorites!

Click on the links below for more about NB and her collections!

Click here: Autumn/Winter Collection

Click here: Spring/Summer Collection

Found something you like? Keep in touch!!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natividadbuitron

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nbuitron/

Website: http://natividadbuitron.com/index.html

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

If you are in Vegas this weekend, then you are in for a real treat! The 17th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender is in town taking place at The Orleans Hotel and Casino from April 17th-20th. If you've never heard of it, it's a big event filled with numerous rockabilly booths & vendors that you can browse from, a pin-up contest, a giant selection of classic cars, live music & much much more! It's definitely an event you don't want to miss! 

I'm kind of sad that I won't be able to attend this year, but I am happy to say that I had a great time last year! My favorite part was walking around and capturing people's outfits. Boy! people get really creative! Check out some of the photos that I took from last year's Viva!

Don't have any plans for the weekend? Then jive on down to Viva, tickets are on sale now!!!

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3 

Artist of the Week: Christina Angelina

Christina Angelina

For local street artisan, Christina Angelina, size is no obstacle when creating an art piece. Whether she is painting a small canvas at an art event or giving a new face to an old building, she is not afraid to go big and bold!

Originally from Venice, California, Christina Angelina (also known as StarFighter) is known for her massive visuals that conceptualize her life experiences, spirituality, and creativity into one giant piece. She is also known for her wheat-paste drawings on city walls. As her passion for art has grown through the years it continues to amaze us, making us wonder what she will come up with next!

Here's an exclusive interview with the one and only Christina Angelina:

Me: Who or what got you into street art/painting? How long have you been doing it?
Christina: I've been into it since I was a teenager. I started noticing work on walls in New York. I started wheat pasting, intricately cutting drawings onto city walls & it grew from there. 

Me: Is there a certain meaning/message/theme behind your characters?
Christina: Strength, hope, soul, infinite. Life is so short and as humans we have these experiences and connections that are so special. I focus on the love that I have been fortunate enough to experience in this life and connect to the beauty of those experiences when I create my paintings. 

Me: How long does it take to complete a piece?
Christina: It takes about 1 day to 2 weeks depending on the piece. It's hard work; long days with little rest.

Me: From the places that you have traveled and painted, what has been the most memorable?
Christina: That's a difficult questions to answer...I have loved each one. I think Palm Springs and the Salton Sea have been my favorites, both because the people were so incredibly generous & grateful and because the places themselves created such unique experiences. 

I love the desert & warm weather. The Salton Sea is such a special/odd/unique place. From the bones of dead fish littered from shore to shore, to the smell of sulfur/salt in the air, to the desolate/abandoned/beautiful aesthetic of the place.The people who own and operate 86 Meat & Liquor (the building Fin & I painted on) were amazing and so kind.  

Palm Springs was also an incredible experience because Donovan & Molly (the owners of Bar) were also incredibly generous & have become amazing friends.  The controversy that surrounded that mural was so interesting.  [Since] Palm Springs is such a small town, there [was] people that loved it & people who wanted it removed. So far, it has been allowed to stay...

Me: What are some of the struggles that you have faced as an artist? Do you still face them today?

Christina: There have been many, but I have also been extremely fortunate in many ways.  It's a lonely profession where I have had to rely on my belief; in myself and my ideas to propel my work.  It's not a "safe & secure" choice, or at least that's what I've been told.  It's also male dominated, so it has required perseverance, focus, & self love.  I have also had to fight for my rights in many situations to be treated properly. Some people are great, but there are others out there that think they can take advantage of artists.  I am also sober & vegan so that my mind & body can be as clear as possible. 

Me: What inspires you to continue doing what you are doing?
Christina: I love what I do.  I love everything about it. The experience of doing what I'm doing is exactly what keeps me inspired.  Meeting people at the walls that I'm painting, hearing their stories, seeing that, what I love is inspiring them.

Me: Where can people find your art work? & Have you collaborated with other artists? 
Christina: You can find my work in cities all over North & South America and a few places in Europe.  My Instagram & Facebook are the easiest ways to access my work.  I have collaborated with several other artists, most recently my friend Fin Dac, also Gianni Arone, Hans Walor, John Park & many others.

Big T H A N K S  to Christina Angelina for this awesome interview! If you are in Downtown Las Vegas, Palm Springs, or if you went to Coachella 2014 don't forget to check out Christina Angelina's latest murals!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelina.christina
Instagram: http://instagram.com/starfightera
Website: http://www.christinaangelina.com

*photos courtesy of Christina Angelina

I hope everyone is inspired as much as I am!

From LA, With Luv
Fati <3

On The Streets: Street Styles of the Week

"Create your own visual style...let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others" Orson Welles

Show off your style!

*All photos taken by me.

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

A Little Spring Cleaning!

Spring is here and it's time to do a little spring cleaning. Whether its shopping for the latest trends or even treating yourself to that new haircut that you've been wanting, it's that time to take out the old and bring in the new!

This past week I decided to get rid of my long locks and try a new hairstyle. I have to admit I was a bit scared sitting on the hot seat waiting for my hair to get chopped off. But after a few moments I was at ease and pleased with the end results. 

 As a curly haired gal I have always found it hard to find a haircut that is just right for me; that fits my style and goes well overall. After months of contemplating and looking through magazines and Google, I finally stumbled upon my hair inspiration on Instagram, thanks Nazanin Mandi!!

Nazanin Mandi

What I liked about her hairstyle was that it's chic yet spunky. Her curls are loose and free giving it that dramatic look. And, it's easy to style.

Take a look at my before and after photos: 

Before

After

A few things that I learned from this experience and from my hairstylist:

• Search/find the right hair salon that fits your needs: I know there are a bunch of hair salons out there and the search can get overwhelming, but  what helped me was getting additional information about each and every salon and the services they offer. You can also read ratings on Yelp! to make your desicion which is a big help!
• Go in for a consultation: if you're indecisive on which haircut or hairstyle to get, you can always visit a hair salon and talk to a hairstylist for possible options.
• If you're scared to cut your hair: There are multiple videos on YouTube that you can search through to find a style and not even have to cut it! Here's one that I found on Yahoo!                                                                                                     https://shine.yahoo.com/video/faux-bob-164207470.html

If you're in the Omaha/Midwest area and need a haircut (men & women), I highly recommend Parlour 1887, they are fantastic at helping customers and they make you feel and look great! Check them out!

*Photos taken from Instagram/Nazanin Mandi & Keep Calm-O-Matic

Happy Blogging!

From LA, With Luv

Fati<3