The Festival Fashion Style Guide

Festival fashion options and must haves to make your your time their even more awesome.
Heading to Bonnaroo, Coachella, LOLLAPALOOZA, Austin City Limits, Life is Beautiful or the plethora of other amazing ones?
Well no matter which one you will have a great time, but what the hell are you going to wear?
Before I learned how to style and dress I would always look around at events and varies places and ooo and awww at
the girls that looked so cute and fashionable and frankly always felt that I could never be able to do that. I just had no fashion identity and struggled with it.
Being raised in a very strict one bonnet and a horse and buggy away from being Amish did not help either with my fashion dilemma.
I always felt that I never looked anything other than way below ordinary with no fashion what so ever. That fact
that I was a tomboy growing up may have been another factor as well. I can not really tell you nor pin point the moment where I actually changed and grew the confidence to attempt fashion. 

But once I did, there was no looking back.

It seemed at first none might care, but I did. To be honest with you, I know with all the worlds problems and goings on this seems so trivial but it really helped my self esteem
and confidence. Being dressed in what you feel good in is like putting on your armor as it offers protection and gives you strength and courage to face and conquer the days events or mass horde of festival going babes.

So lets talk options for your summer festival fun so it is a kick ass time with some great pics and memories to look back on.
One look you can not go wrong with and which has maintained a timeless fashion standard dating back to the Woodstock hippie days would be
the bohemian or boho look. Hippie never dies it as it is a part of many peoples natural energy and soul. Kimono cutoffs and a band tee, breezy and comfortable toss in a
flower crown or goddess headband or anything else that rocks your world and you're good to go.
Rock the hair accessories as its the one place you can not go wrong with being fun and summer and hopefully on your way to an outdoor festival . Here are some really awesome hair
accessories from flowers to feathers to butterfly head pieces and the hat which not only looks cute but protects your face so you do not get that leathery look when you hit 40.

Butterfly Headband Crown

Red Flower Crown

Ivory Flower Crown

Festival Floppy Hat

Festival Fashion Outfit

So we got the head gear down. Now my favorite part the clothing, I may be delusional and many fashion people out there may disagree because well this is only of course an option just like everything else out there is, but fringe will never f#$%^&* die! Long live the loving admiration for fringe and all that in encompasses. What all else is there you may ask? Well here you go from encyclopedia.com from one of our previous blogs " American fringe was an outgrowth of the hippie movement of the late 1960's, a youth movement that stressed the rejection of mainstream values and a relaxation of standards of morality and personal conduct. The movement had a huge impact on mainstream society. Young Americans of the era were keenly interested in civil rights. The political gains made by African Americans earlier in the decade had spurred interest in the plight  of other oppressed minority groups, including Native Americans. Wearing fringe became a way of showing sympathy for the native american cause"

Being of Cherokee Indian descent on my fathers side of the family tree could be a reason for my obsession or the fact that it is beautiful and stands for something could be it too. So why not rock the fringe it doesn't have to be leather if you are the animal rights lover vegan activist type there is a plethora of faux suede leather skirts and shawls. At this point if you can think of it somebody has probably made it, they got options out there. Also I have seen a lot of mini fringe skirts floating around as of late. Don't want dirty feet or your tootsies to get trampled? Ankle booties look pretty stellar with the maxi fringe skirt or the short mini ones. Not a fan of showing the mid drift get a high wasted one and pair with a crop top or go ahead and rock the mid drift the choice is yours.    

 

Maxi Fringe Festival Skirt Outfit

Mini Fringe Festival Skirt Outfit

From Cutoff Jeans To Tie Dye

Not a fan of the skirt idea cool no problem. For you the cut off jean short may be the way to go. Try the high waist look, it still rocks as it sits low rise. You probably already have a favorite pair in that dresser or closet somewhere. So now you can spend more money on the other parts of the outfit if you are out looking to buy for that summer detestation festivals of yours. What to pair with it? More than a  couple of options you cant go wrong with. One the band tee. It is a music festival after all so go grab your favorite band and wear it loudly and proudly. If that sucker is a bit boxy tie it in a knot in the front or back and accentuate the smallest part of your wist for comparable yet figure flattering look.

Don't laugh at this one I swear it is a good idea, but tie dye. Yes indeed that thing you did when you where a kid. Yup that is the one.Etsy had these super cute halter modern looking tie dye crop tops and I believe there was also a super cute tie die bodysuit as well. Don't hate on me I know I am the devils spawn for shopping on forever 21 but they had a cute one too. Then the good old crop top from a boho lacy one bra-let style to a free flowing tank top style. Or the super popular but yet amazing option the bodysuit their everywhere and they show off your curves and give that fierce coverage you may desire. I am currently on a mission of collecting a closet full of those beauts. Put on a light breezy kimono and call it a festival fashion history day in the making and don't forget the head gear and sun glasses, I wont get all motherly on you and remind you of the sunscreen either......      

The Tie Dye Bodysuit

Cutoffs and Crop Top

Bodysuit & Cutoffs Outfit

More Festival Fashion Options

Now another fabulous option is the wrap skirt and maxi dress. You can not get much more quiescently boho than those two. There is also the romper thing if you have been graced with a body to rock those. I am not a fan just because I don't like the way they look on myself, but everyone else seems to look super hot and cute in them so rock it if you can and love them they are very festively.

Now back to the wrap skirt and maxi dress Lulus.com has so many super cute ones for the maxi dress or you can also never go wrong with a Free People one, a bit pricey but typically well worth it.

I am more of a quantity over quality buyer which is no doubt probably not a good thing but I like options for my every mood and feeling. From dark and dreary to edgy and bold to free spirit and hippie easy breezy I like an abundance of choices. So I will usually shop for a gently used one one eBay or what not so I can a buy a bunch of other ones for the summer.

The deep plunge maxi dresses are great it gives a beautiful blank canvas to rock a gorgeous neck piece, from a boho layered chain to a terrarium moss filled necklace or a bold leather rocker type piece.

The wrap skirt looks great with a crop top or bodysuit just be careful if it is a breezy day or you will be uncomfortably holding your skirt all day so you don't pull a Marilyn Monroe in the 7 year itch.

I chose to pair my wrap skirt with a faux leather bodysuit with a sheer back so as not to die from heat stroke due to the non-breathable nature of faux leather. For the deep v plunge boho dress I wish I could go bra-less but having had a baby, wait hold that thought. I am not going to lie to you all I could never go with out a bra unless that shit is tight as hell to hold those suckers up so I put a halter lace bra-let with it so the back appears bra-less but you have the help and coverage up front if you need it more power to you if you can set your babies free. 

The Plaid dress was a Free People eBay score.  

The Deep Plunge Maxi Dress

The Boho Wrap Skirt

The Free People Plaid Dress

For the Wacky Bold Daring Festival Goer

Now this is for the attention grabber bold daring one of the festival going clan, or possibly a Burning Man. If you wear it to Burning Man I would assume you would fit right in and blend well. Everywhere else you would stick out. We are not called The Odd Portrait for nothing so why the hell not throw this in right?

Our consideration of attempting Burning Man for our first year ever spawned the creation of these looks and wears. The feather Mohawk it is big it is bold and being slightly bias may I say beautiful.

Festivals are fun they are artsy it is all about creativity and the enjoyment of that. Why not go bold go daring have fun with it is named festival root word festive for a reason. This is the time this is the place to let your freak flag bold wacky artsy fashion free. Glue some shit to your face put those flowers in your hair like you just don't care. It is party dance till your feet bleed and your a practically deaf and sun burnt time yup that is right folks it is the summer festival time. Go big go bold go be free..

So here are some of our funky creations for that festival goer..... Go on Pinterest if you like this stuff you will love it if that is your thing...   

The Bold Bad Ass Rocker Feather Mo-hawk

The Bad Ass Boho Hippie Rocker

The Unicorn Moss Feather Mo-Hawk

The Iconic Festival Floppy Hat

Exploring Earth Day in Las Vegas

Earth Day Write Up ( Better Late Than Never )

Better late than never. Earth day has come and passed us by here in Las Vegas, but here is a write up of what I had planned before I became overly intoxicated with the abundance of soil, flowers, screaming kids, hipsters in tight capri pants with oiled beards and yoga mats in hand, and best of all brought to you by IKEA. Las Vegas's new best friend. Or so they were there to tell us.

It's nice however that they took the time to come down and set up shop and show us some of their wares and what we could expect as we have not had an IKEA here in the Las Vegas Valley or any in any type of convenient proximity as the closest is all the way in Covina California. A good 4 hour drive one way, let's call it 8-9 round trip because of traffic. 

A simple shelf with a different assortment of glassware and containers was brightly perched off to the side and far to the back of Container Park, right off of Fremont street. There was a catalog featuring more of a selection at which I had picked up to read but was informed that it was the only one and needed to remain on the table. I suppose the wifi I could not get would have directed me to their website where I could have pondered which mason jar I would be putting my q-tips in and which my cotton balls. More likely just for show than actual use. I can not actually recall the last time I actually used or had the pressing need of a cotton ball. None the less the wind was blowing hard and the day was beautiful as kids ran around like little kettle corn infused transformers playing with the giant life sized Lego blocks while everything was getting set up. 

Our Friends at IKEA

My correction , it was our friends at IKEA. Or Container Park's friends. Not my friends. Not yet anyways. IKEA still has not been opened and the freeway ( woops interstate here ) just slows to a grind all day as people oooh and awe as the giant blue beast looms off to the side of I-215. I do not plan on going here for a good month and instead will try and possibly pick up a few good deals from competitors as every one else tries to cram themselves through the maze like structure and spends hours navigating it's treacherous pathways of cheap room lighting, and do-it-yourself dorm rooms. Maybe they will be my friend one day, but in the meantime I will write some interesting and witty phrase on the back wall with chalk since the last time I visited down here my crude drawing of butt-man has since been gone over a good couple of times. Butt-man was a little cartoon character I drew. And if you could guess it, it was of a butt. It had arms, legs, and eyes, and just basically farted on people. I was hoping his legend would live on and become an iconic staple of the DTLV wall art. His day will come.

Back To Earth Day Not IKEA Day

Ok ok it's not IKEA day, it's Earth Day here in Las Vegas, and I was  determined to find the meaning of it all. I watched as kids put dirt into metal buckets, and watered the dark soil with the hope that it would one day grow into the plant of their dreams. The parents really honestly did most of the work to prevent the giant mess that would be had. Then boredom set it quickly as it was realized that it would probably take weeks if not months for the tiny sprout to take hold and form into that magical beanstalk we all really want it to be. How cool would that be, but not possible, and in the mind of a child unless that happens right away its back to the Lego blocks and playing light sabers with the foam construction pieces. I even got distracted and never got my seed planted as the wind picked up and we took cover in one of the local shops they happened to have close by. Great little nook of a place called BluMarble which was right next to Oak & Ivy. Oak and Ivy is one of those gastro steampunk hipster bars where it basically takes ten minutes to craft a cocktail and you sober up by the time you get it since 28 different ingredients go into it, then it must be aged under direct natural sunlight for 4 minutes and 20 seconds before it can be mixed through three separate bourbon lined tins for that special hint of cocktail mastery.

Not going to hate here, they actually do a bang up job and make some godamn delicious drinks. The service is great and friendly, and even though the place is small it is always worth the wait. I have never had a bad drink here, and that is coming from a bartender of fifteen years.

BluMarble Handcrafted Glassware

Blu Marble is a great little spot in Container Park featuring custom cut and crafted glassware items. Usually not my kind of thing but the store is very well furnished and finished. The owner Rachel Cohen takes a lot of time hand picking all of the wonderful unique items placed about. I really loved the stuff they did with different liquor bottles, fireball, grey goose, and the like. Aside from lights, and drink ware they do feature some retail merchandise that you can wear on your wrist, around your neck, or just for fun, fashion, and style. Was pretty surprised at the diversity they could get with cut glass. The Odd Portrait had a few featured items such as purses and jewelry accessories but were quickly sold out. Ariana Deats the local Las Vegas fashion designer who crafted the handmade leather items featuring Blu Marbles custom cut stones regularly rotates different pieces in and out based on the season and was nice to see such a great business support other designers and creators as well.

The Art Box and More

Tons of local Las Vegas designers and artists are featured at Container Park which was refreshing to see. One of the remaining original tenants The Art Box had moved downstairs into prime location right up front had 35 different and unique contributors to their boutique. The owner was on hand and guided us through the stores and was very knowledgeable in the process of man grown crystals. Had something to do with the Russians building a giant laser at one point which they were going to try and blow up and fry their enemies under Stalin's reign or in that neighborhood of reasoning. Once my history lesson was finished we noticed many other great locals such as Pinches Tacos and the San Miguel Trading Company. The latter being one of the coolest Day of the Dead themed stores I have ever been graced to enter.

Earth Day and Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes

As Container Park seemed to be winding down before it began to wind back up, and with no music, band, or any of the featured promises in sight or setting up on the near horizon, we took our travels and adventures elsewhere to see if we could find the meaning of Earth Day here in Las Vegas. There had to be something going on right? We did not want to use the internet as our guide, as we could easily spend an hour looking up and reading about other activities instead of engaging with each other or those around us. The day had a feeling to it that we should be out meeting people, business owners, and taking part in not just staring at social media, and letting that direct and guide our path down this special day. Although I had been playing Star Wars Galaxy of heroes on my phone, they had an Earth Day promotion week where proceeds went to a great cause, and they released special Ewok battles. I have been hooked on this game for awhile and with raids coming soon what better time than now to get a few easy free Ewok character shards.

To detour just a little I love this game, and have played it every single day since it's release. My galaxy of heroes squad is pretty legit and I was ranking 23rd in arena until I swapped in a healer for my droids and I dropped to the 200's overnight. So I had to find some way to bring my arena ranking back up, and did not mind since they were doing a good thing by donating the money I had to spend to revamp my squad and tug it out of the cellar with the other noobs. I did this behind my wifes back actually, in the bathroom, and well basically every chance she was not looking. I think she did bust me at a red light though, but I won the 5 on 5 battle defeating Darth Sideous and Storm Trooper Han Solo with my Hk-47 and Count Dooku just as time expired. Score. 

Plus I donated to a good cause and had fun while doing it, in fact I got more enjoyment out of bumping some other random player named Mol Eliza out of his bracket and ruined his reward tier for the day than I had staring at my empty pot of dirt which I was certain would never grow into that magical beanstalk.

Tivoli Village and Animal Chin

The search for Earth Day was becoming more like the Search for Animal Chin. Anybody remember that awesome old Bones Brigade skater movie with Tony Hawk? They went all over the world and back searching for this mythical Chinese skater guy and the half pipe of their dreams. I'll have to see if i can find a download on that, it's been in the realm of 20 years since I saw it last. Game down, and game on. Driving down past Boca Park, Tivoli village looked like it was the place to be! Right from the street there were tons of people and the place actually looked busy. This place is never busy. It was for once bustling with activity.

Tivoli Village

We arrived on the scene at Tivoli village for the first time in months as we found less and less reasons to visit as spots got shut down regularly that we would go to, and there just never was any life or fun to the place. Gorgeous to look at, so well built and done, but just a ghost town. Upstairs features these amazing small boutiques indie owned and created with some of the coolest setups and designs across the board from art, to fashion and wearables, and everything else in between. It was only by happenstance we stumbled across this small mecca of creativity by following a staircase upstairs through a crepe cafe. At once point I contacted inquiring about renting out a space for our own retail brick and mortar presence but the rent was absurdly high, none of the stores were open, and was near impossible to find.

Fast forward to present time, the crepe place is gone, along with The Poppy Den, the pizza place, and a few others I can not remember the names of. But their were hundreds of people all gathered around a stage with music, and festivities. Well more like one face painting stand with a line wrapped around the corner, and a kid's play area that was just too much to handle at this point. Most of the people looked to just be hanging out, the businesses were empty, and nobody was spending a dime it appeared. It's too bad people only show up when something is free, and leave cotton candy wrappers littered about on a beautiful place. No wonder people have such a hard time staying in business, you practically have to give something away for free just to get a crowd, who would not be there otherwise, without any intentions of using any of the wonderful facilities.

A cigar bar with a piano looked elegant and classy, and a kids storefront with lights and toys brightened up, only to find out it was locked and only a mock-up of what could have been. Nothing actually existed inside. The other places were closed, I mean it was Friday at 5pm after all, would be silly to be open right? The small Euro Cafe did have some life to it with their $8 micro cheesecakes yet delicious coffee. The wind was tearing apart all outside seating and chairs and tables were being toppled over one by one. The crowd dispersed along with the remaining daylight, and Earth Day seemed to be Earth Night. The kid was tired and yawning, and our feet were getting blistered. We kept our eyes out for any new fashion, style, or statements that might have been had, but aside from the hum drum sports apparel which usually is either A) The local team or B) Last years super bowl winner.

In the end though I suppose it never was supposed to be about education and cramming your brain with useless facts about a place we probably all take for granted, after all, Prince had just Overdosed and I am sure the entire country was inside mourning playing Purple Rain while Chyna's passing was becoming pushed down the search results and story lines. It did remind me to water my plants at home, but then I felt guilty about the water I was using, so was left in a conundrum of thought about what I could actually do to better take part in this next year. Until then, here's to Earth Day, DTLV, and of course, my mascot and inspiring force since I was six. This is for you butt-man.

 -Joshua Deats @ TheOddPortrait

 

Rock Apparel Fashion and Accessory Guide

The Rocker Jacket

Let's start this out right away with my favorite part the jacket, this is the basis for this whole look. I just love and adore the faux leather moto jackets. So many great ones to choose from. I narrowed it down to these for you all.

I recommend slowly stocking up on these. This is the one item I love to have choices on. It seriously makes your look. You can do the no collar to a more bucked motorcycle style. You can do a cropped one which will give you more of a shape as it shows off your waist  if you pair with a fitted top. They range in price you can find some great ones from $30 +. Not a big fan of any bright colored ones I would suggest staying in the monotone color pallet from greens to grays to white or burgundy and black. If you do like a bit more color you could do an electric royal blue that would pair good with a white tee and black jeans.

There are so many ways to spice up and stylize a jacket that you buy for cheap. Back in the 70's most up and coming musicians, artists, and fashion whores found most of their items at second hand stores or as hand-me-downs. Most of the accessories and rules they applied still hold weight today. Safety pins, patches, stitching, all of this can be done easily and for little to no cost. The real ideology behind everything is really making it your own statement and style. Punk rock, and the movements that came before and after were all about expressing an individuality and your own voice. It was not buying the same pop band at your local Hot Topic or wearing cheap made in China bracelets. The real innovative and unique looks came out of desperation and love. Creativity and imagination above consumerism and dollars. One of a kind jackets that you know would never be found anywhere else used to littler the malls and landscapes. They were colorful, fun, and imaginative. They represented individuality and spoke volumes about its wearer. Pieces and patches were matched and mismatched, fell off and re-attached, traded and collected. It became a culture that like minded people could identify with and offered a creative source and outlet where their wasn't one.

As a designer( I am the designer for The Odd Portrait)I think that this is what we try and accomplish here. The pieces we present are meant to be used not just as how we display them but hopefully sparks that inner individual freedom yearning to claw it's way out from beneath that blouse or suit and tie so many of us are forced to wear day in and day out. Personally I could not wait to rip off my name tag and put a Dead Kennedy's pin in it's place as soon as punch out time came. 

The How To Guide For All Things Rocker Girl

How to rock it rocker style 

This go to badass fashion style is a life saver. It is so easy it's the get up and go go to fashion. What you need for it you probably already have. Check out these rocker babes with killer edgy bold style. You wouldn't miss these gals walking down the street. Now there are many ways to do the whole rocker look and all of its sub genres with tastes of grunge, punk, boho, urban, indie, and glam. Pick your poison and roll with it.

My favorite little goth rocker hottie would be drum roll please Taylor Momsen that's right that blonde chick from Gossip Girl. She has a grungy rocker style with a sometimes goth punk edge. It can be a little younger style and look for a girl or women that is predominantly seen from 16-27 ish but who really cares if you're over that and you love this go for it. Rocker punk is you don't give F#$% be free fashion.

So what do you need? Hopefully nothing and you have it in your closet already if you're a fashion hoarding female like myself. Distressed skinny jeans or grey or black ones, white tee shirt, black jacket if you don't have a leather or faux leather one hell a black fitted blazer or vest will do the trick just fine. Steal your boyfriends or husbands black skinny tie you're good to go. You know have everything you need to pull off the street rock look.

Kate Moss Rock and Roll Style

Another one of my personal favorite rocker gals would be Kate Moss she pulls of the mature sophisticated rocker women look flawlessly. Flattering stylish and edgy while looking completely age appropriate if that's your concern while trying to rock up your personal style. Do not be afraid of the monochromatic black it's slimming flattering and super easy. It gives an elongated effect slenderizing your silhouette.

If you like a splash of color add your favorite scarf. Now these are the perfect staples to have because you can mix and match and change it up. Her color palette goes from dark army green to grey and black, all colors that compliment each and all can work together.  

Kendall Jenner's Rocker Chic Fashion Style

 Kendall Jenner her style is like Kate Moss and Taylor Momsen fashion collision. It is fresh and sophisticated it is the perfect mixture between the other two looks. It is a very relaxed jetsetter rocker style. Effortless but edgy. Stock up on the leather or faux leather moto's white grey black. They are the best rocker staple you could have in your closet. They make your outfit. It takes a simple jean and tee to an elevated bold dimension of  style. You can wear them with dresses, skirts, pants, and jeans. You will get your money's worth out of them if you're committed to this fashion look.    

Gwen Stefani Street Rock and Roll Fashion Style

Here we have Gwen Stefani and man she kills it fashion wise! She is a fashion icon that has lasted decades. She does the rocker mom look today and it's perfect. Not only is it both functional and comfortable but it sizzles hot as hell. If you love those mom jeans and can not just bear to part with them, no worries you can still rock it and look badass. Just remember that it is all about what you pair it with. Look to Gwen for some how to ideas on achieving this. She takes all of the classics and adds that rock star glam edge. Break it down piece by piece. Start with the boyfriend mom jean and white tee. Add a black blazer to the ensemble and that's all you need along with some black edgy boots. After the core pieces are in place she spices it up with adding a splash of accessories. This is where you can personalize your rocker look to be exclusively you. This is how you make your fashion impression and set yourself apart in a sea of trends. I think accessories are one of the most personal touches you can add. There is a lot of diversity with many small companies doing some very unique and different edgy things that you can get to set you apart from the herd. It does take some digging, much like a treasure hunter. Finding those niche pieces before they are so commonplace you become cliche wearing them is well worth the time and effort.

Rock and Roll Fashion Footwear

So let's start from the bottom up and give you some great ideas and choices for your own foot rocker look. This is only a small fraction and a minuscule selection of the choices you have out there. The bootie not as in your junk in the trunk but as in your fashion for your tootsies.

Black and grey are the go to color or non color options, heel height is up to you. Here are some of my top rocker ankle bootie pics for ya. You have some casual options and some night out on the town who is that girl options. This will make the difference in your look as shoes are another very expressive fashion touch. You can go bold edgy in your face. Cool simple comfortable chic works as well. If you do the boyfriend mom jean I would recommend and edgy higher heeled boot due to the fact that with the lower crotch of the boyfriend jean it can take some height away. To compensate for that go with a heel it makes everything look a lot more proportioned. The Skinny jean you can put on a pointed flat or low heeled boot whatever your feeling really as skinny jeans work with most anything.  

Rock Apparel Bottoms

Ok we got the footwear covered now on to the more daring coverage part, you can go a couple ways on this you can go pant, skirt, jean hell even a dress why not. 

Find what flatters your body type and what you feel hot and badass in. If you love your legs rock the skirt and dress by all means. If you're not particular fond of your lower hemisphere then try a good old fashioned skinny dark wash jean grey, black, or a distressed. You can even do the bell bottom they are coming back once again. I say yes to all things hippie in fashion. Here are some visual aids to assist with these plentiful rocker bottom options.

Be comfortable be confident let the badassness that is you shine on through.

Rocker Apparel Tops

Now on to the Top. It is really more about the jacket with the whole look, but this is where you can considerably change it from grunge to boho to chic. You can dress it up or down with your top of choice.

Here are some options. One of the absolute must haves is the band tee. Personalize it and pick your favorite band and go with it. Then you also have the basic white tee or tank which is a definite must have. You can pair it with a 3/4 sleeve blazer for a more summery spring chic rocker style.  

The Rocker Purse

Alright don't get mad this will be my brand plug in spot. The whole reason I started this business was due to the fact that there really was not anything out there that I found represented my fashion in purses and accessories so I made my own. I am a designer in Las Vegas Nevada., I started out as an artist and still do a lot of custom paintings. I have had a life long love affair with fashion since age two. So since I could never find exactly what I wanted and what I had in my head for designs and styles I wanted to buy so that led to the creation of The Odd Portrait. It is a fusion of all my style and designs loves. Obviously I am slightly obsessed with fringe so we have a lot of leather fringe bags. Most of the bags can also be worn four ways all the straps are removable and interchangeable. Since some have some rather large spikes for that over the top bad ass rocker feel I figured you may want to take your bag to work but not want to impale your fellow employees so we should have it be detachable. Then if we made it detachable why not add and extra clasps and make it so it can turn into a belt. That way if you do not have jeans on or anything with belt loops you can attach the purse to it. The purse also attaches straight to your belt loops.    

So these are just three of my favorites

1. The minnelli black leather Fringe Rocker Purse at $180.00 this bad boy is one of a kind and all crafted by hand.
2.   The Rocker Clutch all leather all crafted by hand one of one at $68.00 super steel  
3. Last but not least the Crusader Blue Purse all leather it attaches straight to your belt loops so I guess it is like a modern rocker cool fanny pack and it is $50.00
   
   
   
   

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   So there you have it a little comprehensive How to Guide on Rocker Fashion. Remember to always add you to whatever you wear, fashion is supposed to be fun it is art it is your expression of yourself.

   Be Free to be you.

   Some quotes for you all stay inspired and continue to inspire ......

   
   

   “We believed that anything that was worth doing was worth overdoing.”- Steven Tyler - 1990

   'To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain and standing up and saying 'This is who I am'.- Joey Ramone 

   'I don't think punk ever really dies, because punk rock attitude can never die.'- Billy Idol 

   'Being in a band you can wear whatever you want - it's like an excuse for Halloween every day.' Gwen Stefani 

   'I have to be creative to be happy.' Gwen Stefani 

   'Without music, life would be a mistake'.- Friedrich Nietzsche
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