Sisters

My grandma dressed my mom and aunt so cute! My mom is on the left and my aunt on the right. I love the poc a dot dress my mom is wearing with the saddle shoes. Each dress' collar is embellished as well. Its funny because they are both sitting the same way with their hands clasped together.

Saddle shoes are in trend right now. 

Steve Madden, Women's HARTLEYY

Cole Haan, Men's Air Colton Saddle

Pontiac Cultural Art ~ Latino Style

 A little over a week ago I attended the opening reception of the Pontiac Creative Arts Center exhibit "Celebrate" Celebrating Hispanic Culture. I enjoyed the exhibit because it gives local artists a way to display their work in a beautiful setting. The art celebrates their community and culture. There are images that reflect Detroit, and Dia de Los Muertos. The pieces give the viewer an idea of how Latinos live everyday. The art also pays homage to our past with a painting of an Aztec warrior. There are many different styles the artists used to express their background and who they are.

I enjoy seeing how individuals capture who they are through their art work. We define ourselves by our history, our celebrations, our environment, our interests, and our food! Then somehow we find a way to express those things that define us through photography, music, acting, painting, sculpture or even fashion. I hope that the Latinos in the Pontiac area can visit the exhibit and feel connected to what the artists created.
Maybe the the art reminds you of:
- Your love of soccer
- The Aztec warrior t-shirt phase your brother went through in high school
- The first and only Quinceanera you attended
- The pottery your sister brought back from Mexico
- The Mexican calendar you still need to frame
- Or the traditional Mexican blouse filled with beautiful colors of floral embroidery hanging in your closet.
:)

 ~The exhibit is will be on display until October 25th 2012.