D.I.Y SPRING STYLE!

Oh My how ive been slacking!

Im so so so sorry that there has been so much time

in-between blog post. Ive just been so busy signing up for school,

ive been getting bck into my art and designs so my pencil

has been glued to my fingers for weeks, and summers coming

 so im getting my life in order for the shit wreck season!!

N-E-Ways...

I decided to do a quick D.I.Y Spring style post!

OMBRE Blue Jean shirt!



Ombre clothes and hair have been huge for

about a year or so now especially in the west coast

where bright color palettes are appreciated more.

So I decided to Ombre my jean shirt that I had grown

quite bored of.

DIRECTIONS!

All you need is:

1.) Bleach

2.) Thick String/Rope

3.) A bucket or sink

4.) Gloves

Tie the string around your shirt to seperate the part

you want bleached and the part you dont.

Put on your gloves (bleach irritates some peoples skin),

get your bleach and pour (while over sink or bucket) over designated area on

to shirt making sure all of the area is cover in bleach.

Then let your shirt sit in your sink or bucket for 10-15 mins than

rinse the bleach off. Repeat until you reach your prefered level of white!

DO NOT LEAVE SHIRT IN BLEACH TO LONG

BLEACH WILL EAT AWAY AT YOUR FABRIC MAKING

IT WEAK AND EASY TO TEAR/ RIPE!

Hope it works!!

xx

East Side Mobin: My interview with ESM

You may or may not (Preferably may) have seen a shirt, some shorts,

or maybe a sticker or two around your neighborhood.

Maybe you've heard your friends talking about them, 

maybe not, but if you do not know about East Side Mob...

You're quite late to the party.

(Stine & Oscar. Oscar is wearing one of the newer ESM shirts)


Chicagoans/ East Side Mob Founders Oscar & Stine
have a business plan: Takeover Chicago then the world!
Armed with a pack of cigs, my phone and note pad
I recently had an interview with the East Side Mobbers
on a roof top looking over downtown Chicago.
We spoke about their plans for the future, their spring/summer line,
and what brought them to found the indie-punk street wear company that is
EAST SIDE MOB.

1.) So, when did you decided to start ESM?

STINE: I think... Sophomore year?
OSCAR: Yeah, in Mr. Myers class.
Me: Oh, you started in school?
S: Yeah, we took a graphic design class
and he basically let us do whatever we want. So we would make
stencils and shirts etc.
O: But, we didnt think to sell our stuff until we went to
Gallery37 (an art program in downtown Chicago).

2.) Who/What inspires your designs for ESM?

Pete Wentz is a huge inspiration. Also, UNIF, Drop Dead,
A$AP Rocky, Azealia Banks and... OURSELVES.

(ESM Shroom T-Shirts)

3.) Who would you say is your main clientele?

 S: Young & fun people...
O: That don't care.
 S: We love when people buy our clothes and experiment
with them. Rip them up; we like that a lot.

4.) Seeing as though you're graduating soon &

are going to separate colleges do you have future plans for

the line? Or is this the end after summer ends?

We deff plan on moving forward with ESM.

We're setting up a look book, adding more colors,

making the line more intricate.
O: "We wanted to make clothes that we would buy.
I got tired of going into store and never seeing clothes I wanted."

(ESM customer displaying her new T)

5.)Do you plan on making changes to the line anytime

soon? Are you going to keep the "homemade" feel to it?

O: Yes, most of the pictures are taken in my bedroom on my door!
S: Yeah, we don't have any big plans to change anything in the future.

 (ESM Custom order shorts)

I'm in love with the with the above shorts!

So cute! and in my fave color. Id buy them..

 if I were a girl. Fuck it, I might just buy them

 and hang them up on my wall.

Everything made by East Side Mob is $20 or less!

The T-shirts are only $10!

And yes, they do custom orders...

Perfect right?

So far they've had orders come in from
Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A, Indiana, Maryland etc.
And the brand is only growing!
Keep up the good work!

ESM till I die!

Contact ESM:
Kri- Stine's FACEBOOK
Oscar's Facebook
 http://eastsidemob.tumblr.com
BUY EASTSIDEMOB HERE!!!!

Contact ME:
Facebook
TWITTER


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WOULD YOU WEAR ME?

A few recent designs.
Taken with and posted on INSTAGRAM.
FOLLOW ME: RaraAntonio.
Also follow me on twitter..
@raraantonio

xx

HELLO/GOODBYE

Hello everyone, I will first apologize for being M.I.A for a couple
weeks which lead to the lack of updates this past month.
But.. I will say I just did an interview with the amazing EASTSIDEMOB
that will be posted later this week. It is deff worth the wait.

My reasons for not posting are sort of personal but since I'm an open book
ill go into detail about the matter in a later post, but right now
Ill just say friends were lost and some new ones were gained.
I've gained new "good" stress in my life and I've finally
Left all the old stress in the past!
I'm happy!
You should be too!
Follow me on TWITTER for day-2-day updates!

Loves ya!
xx

SPRINGTIME means No Socks!

Chicago is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

That why during my two favorite seasons (Spring & autumn)

I freak out and start taking pictures of random happenings.

But since I dont have the Canon xlr anymore Ive

been forced to take pictures on my android.

The pics are still of beautiful landscapes, but are

a lesser quality then previous photos ive posted of my fave seasons!

I mean, you get the point of the pictures which is what matters most.

Right?

xx

People Whose Style Should be Admired: Karolina Medina

This is probably one of my favorite style post.

Not because of her insane beauty or phenomenal style,

but simply because she's such an honest, interesting,

confident, and AMAZING individual.

She among many others I have spoken of in previous post

are my exact definition of a "Platique Girl."

A Classic beauty with a pleasant personality, impeccable styling-

modern with classic influences, & most of all she has to be

able to have fun. Karolina can drink me under the table

without smearing her lipstick or falling in her heels...

That is why I admire her style:

Why I admire her!

Below is my interview with Karo

and select pictures I feel show her beauty and style.

1.) First, can you describe your style for me? 

"I don't think there's one word that would describe my style.

 I love to mix vintage inspired pieces with every outfit. I also like to

 have the whole look pull together from my hair and makeup."

2.) Does the west coast inspire your style?

 Because there is definitely a little Chicago in everything I wear.

"It does, believe it or not most of the time I dress according to the weather outside.

 I like to feel comfy, stylish, and confident at the same time."

3.) What one article of clothing or accessory do you need at all times?

"I'm obsessed with Shoes!!!

Mostly all kinds of platforms and huge wedges!!

I personally think you can always rock them with

long skirts, dresses, shorts... You name it!!"

4.) Lastly, who/what are some of your fashion

inspirations dead or alive? And why?

"I have a lot of fashion inspirations, but mostly with my surroundings.

I like to push my limits and try to wear new things all the time.

Thrift stores are one of my things I enjoy.

 You never know what kind of unique treasures you can find to add to your wardrobe."

I love everything about Karolina.

She is one of the many reasons I love fashion.

Its hard to find people who truly understand the effort it

takes to find that garment that can make you feel UNTOUCHABLE.

She understands me, and I understand her.

xx

Karolina, is beautiful and speaks her mind;

Sometimes with words, but all the time with her style.



TUMBLR: Colourful Things

I decided to make a Tumblr.
For no other reason beside I have so many thoughts
and see so many pictures that id love to share
with you guys on here but it just wouldn't go
along with the over all image of the blog.
So www.RaRaAntonio.Tumblr.com also known as
"Thoughts Dreams & Colourful Things" is where you can find all my extra thoughts and images that I love.

Tumblr is fun so you should make one
if you don't already have one
and then follow me!
But it is quite addicting so be careful

xx