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DIY: Dip Dye

graffitibeach — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:35:16 +0000

We have seen how cool Dip Dye can look on the runway, well here are some looks GB loves and Free People’s video on HOW TO DO IT! Also, scroll to the bottom to see another video that shows a more temporary approach to dip dye for all you gals that already have light hair.

For a more temporary approach, you can use food coloring! Lasts 1 to 2 weeks. For more info visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDGkPO4tfw4

Shadow Art Masterpieces

graffitibeach — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:01:51 +0000

A popular trend in art is shadow art. Many of you may have seen the Newcastle billboard which really brought this trend to the mainstream market.

Newcastle Billboard featured in San Diego, CA this past August

If you have not seen this video, it is definitely worth checking out.

Here are some other great pieces that have caught our eye!

NY Skyline by Micro55, made from trash

Number Shadow Art by Kumi Yamashita - Check out more at designswan.com

Colorful Shadow Art by Rashad Alakbarov - Check out more at designswan.com

Nail Polish Trends

graffitibeach — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:16:49 +0000

Newspaper Nails

NAIL POLISH + VODKA + NEWSPAPER
Check out this fab idea. Start with painting your nails, you can use vodka or rubbing alcohol and lightly press a newspaper on top.

Alternating Chevrons

Black French Manicure

Aztec Designs

Silver Nails

The Urban Chic Hippie

graffitibeach — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:31:06 +0000

So the hippie girl is here to stay! But what’s even more in style is the URBAN CHIC HIPPIE! So what does that mean? It means lots of fringe, crochet, high heels, mesh fabrics, aztec prints and messy “I Don’t Care” hair. Here are some of our favorite looks this season…

BIKINIS

Boys + Arrows Bikini

Ani Bikini, Brokedown Fringe Vest

THREADS

For Love & Lemons Dress

For Love and Lemons Dress

Brokedown Fringe Top

HAIR

Headband courtesy of mlejit.com

Colorful Braid

BAGS

Bag by Native Honey

Bag by Andrea Mercado

ACCESSORIES

Necklace by Cosmic Thread

Headband by Stay in the Light

SHOES

LD Tuttle Shoes

Plomo Shoes

Alexandria Everett – America’s Next Top Model All Star

graffitibeach — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:03:39 +0000

Alexandria is one of those girls that people have a love hate relationship with. Graffiti Beach happens to LOVE her! Lexie (what her friends call her) may be blunt at times but she is one of the quirkiest, real and beautiful models both inside and out. She happened to model in one of GB’s first runway shows!

Headband by LA Native

Alexandria Everett in Graffiti Beach Fashion Show – Spring 2009

Headband by LA Native, Suit by Sunflower

Alexandria Everett in Graffiti Beach Fashion Show – Spring 2009

We got a chance to meet up with Lexie after America’s Next Top Model All Star aired and she is still the same girl but we could tell the show definitely humbled her a bit. She seemed devoted as ever to modeling. We had the chance to work with her recently at a Foam Magazine Runway Show for Back to School.

Stussy jacket, Billabong tank, WeSC jeans, Alma Revolution scarf, Crush sunglasses, Rocket Dog boots // Photo by Nelson Shen

Alexandria Everett in Foam Magazine back to School Show Coordinated by Graffiti Beach – Fall 2011

Graffiti Beach just directed a shoot with Lexie which will be featured in the next issue of Swoop Magazine. We could see how much her modeling had improved since when we first met her! Here are a few of our favs…

Crop top by MYVL // Photo by Heather Gildroy // Hair/MU by Giovanna Avila

Tank by MYVL, Dress by Islay, Bracelet by Andrea Mercado // Photo by Heather Gildroy // Hair/MU by Giovanna Avila

Crop top by MYVL, Earrings by godzillaRose // Photo by Heather Gildroy // Hair/MU by Giovanna Avila

Our good friend and fabulous writer Alana Trevino Itaya interviewed Lexie in Swoop. To check out the exclusive interview visit www.SwoopMagazine.com and click on the Digital Magazine link. Lexie may not have been America’s Next Top Model All Star but she is definitely an ALL STAR to Graffiti Beach!