COLORS Salon

I got my hair cut at COLORS Salon in midtown Sacramento. I would definitely go back. I felt oh so pretty from the oh so fab haircut I got. It was both sharp and well sculpted!

The resident pooch (seen above) was the most cute dog I'd ever seen. If you ever go, she'll always be there to greet you. She's a little charmer. 

Best,

B

It Was "Reely" Cool Meeting The French Cassettes

The French Cassettes: "Infectious melodies with booty-shaking rhythm, in the style of big city beats."

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On April 18th I got the chance to see the Bay Area band "The French Cassettes" at Bows and Arrows Boutique in Sacramento. I wanted to see them so badly I braved a bus and trolley in Downtown Sac at night. It was worth every creepy solicitation I got while waiting for the buses. :P The show began a little late at about 8:20ish. So I shopped a little and bought a cute cotton green/white striped tee and a psychedelically bright flower dress (I'll post on them later ;).

^ This was the first French Cassettes song I ever heard. I suggest you play it while you scroll along (you know, for ambiance ^_^).

Cool merch was available including a copy of their cd (for free)! 

I thought it was cool how they (well all except for Ben) had white converse on so I decided to do a little collage of their fashiiiioooon. 

Mackenzie Bunch (right) and fan.

Scott wearing ze official Sun Queen Crown. 

Scott Huerta (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboard) and mua.

Ben I. (Drums) and mua. 

They played for a solid hour and I heard all of my favorites including "Radley"! If it wasn't for my friend who's always keen on what local bands are the creme de la creme, I wouldn't have known about these guys! It was a full house at Bows and Arrows and the second time that they played there. I can't wait until they play over my way again.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Cheers,

♛B

Clowning Around

It's just the day in the life of a clown. No big deal. What chu lookin' at? :P. Hahah I was abeit nerviosa showing you all this photoshoot but after some encouragement I thought "why the heck not!?". My sisters Lauren and Isabella Rangel went through so much work to get it done so voila! Here it is for your enjoyment.  Leave a comment to let me know which photo was your favorite!

Thanks for visiting! 

<3, 

♚ B

Call A Spade A Spade

Hello Queens and Kings! I went to Santana Row in San Jose a couple of months ago and saw that a Kate Spade was opening soon. Good news! I finally got around to swooning my way into the store and I fell in love with it. So today I am going to pour my heart out and explain why designer Kate Spade is one of my all time fav designers. 

 There are some stores I could stay in for 4+ hours like Barnes & Noble or perhaps an art store. However, there are some stores I wish I could set up a little tent under a table and live in. Kate Spade is one such store! The San Jose store is 2,319 square feet of happy color, design and creativity! I think I could deal with living within "the confines" of the store. Not bad eh?

I'd probably use their awesome little mirrors in the morning to get ready :P.

So while I adore the fab bright colored walls and exquisitely simple stationary, I love Kate spade because of her genius clutches and their cute themes. For example, look at the fun clutch I have in my hands above! As I always say, fashion should be fun and this is fun times a zillion! Being an art history major, as soon as I saw it I ran to it, petted it and begged my friend to take my photo! :P. But my favorite will forever be the pool party clutch. And actually, that was the first Kate Spade I've ever seen (kinda late but so glad I discovered it!) 

After seeing that pool party clutch I can confidently say Kate Spade clutches are my ultimate favorite. Kate Spade is no "one hit wonder"--I drool over each and every clutch!  I mean take a look at these babies! How could anyone turn their noses up to them?

I think Kate Spade's philosophies such as the one below are what attracts and delights me about the store.

I may not have as much time as I want to go shopping (and who does?), but I can guarantee you, my readers, that you'll definitely see me back at that dreamy store sometime soon.

MONDAY: Freestyle Fashion

My crown can be pesky sometimes. It's knows when I'm actually prepared. Those times that I  hit the pavement with crown in hand to do some street photos it acts as a style repeller. While I didn't have my camera this day, I still found them to be a King and Queen of Fashion. After all, the crown is representative of how unique we all are and I merely put it there as a visual reminder. 

This King and Queen rule the pavement. 

I personally think you can never go wrong with a button down camp shirt for simple refinement. 

I loved his dress pants with skate shoes (super rad!) I felt his skateboard was the icing on the cake. Like clothing, skateboards are like mobile art!

Her simple boho chic accessories and peach vest-cardigan were girly but still skateboard appropriate.  Super cute!

She wanted me to only see this side of the skateboard because the other side was "not as cool". 

This DIY Queen made her own bracelets and stacked them! There are power in numbers.

When I got out to "enjoy the sun" like this couple, whether it is reading outside or biking, it always rejuvenates me as I have to spend a lot of my time on my computer. Being out in nature is healing. So go outside today and enjoy the sun!

Success to LAUNCH

The LAUNCH Fashion show took place at 10th and J in The Landmark building in downtown 'Sacratomato'. There were THREE (count 'em) THREE Project Runway designers featured: Gordana Gehlhausen, Michael Costello and Seth Aaron. In addition to those fab three there were designers Ashon Sylvester and Furne One. The show lasted for over an hour and I loved every. single. minute. 

Project Runway Designer Seth Aaron

Project Runway Designer Michael Costello walking in silly. 

Diiivine shoes crafted by the lovely Kate Ferguson

I mean, how beautiful are these blinged out babies!? My fav were the green with gold ones. 

So many gowns were shown! I would wear ALL of them. 

I loved this because I saw it as a pun (CLOTHESHORSE....get it?!) Furne One did a fab job with their headdresses. 

Dress is from YSJ Vntage (downtown Sac). ;) 

 With over 500 photos taken, I have had to pick out only my favorites. That last one seen above was taken after I had "paparazzi'd' Seth Aaron. To my embarrassment he called me over and asked if I wanted a picture with him! I was blushing. Haha, don't we look like a strange couple from the 50's?  

After party shenanigans with Michael Costello (he was consistently hilarious!)

And the rest is history. Sacramento history! 

I Shoot My Own Reality: Channeling Frida Kahlo

“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it's true I'm here, and I'm just as strange as you.” -Frida Kahlo

I'm thinking of you too Frida...

I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you.
-Frida Kahlo

I love you more than my own skin.

-Frida Kahlo

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I hope the exit is joyful and I never return

-Frida Kahlo

Photography by Isabella and Lauren Rangel

Vision by Las Tres Hermanas (Bridgett Rex, Lauren Rangel and Isabella Rangel)