Friday, March 7, 2014

hello friday.

*pics from bohoBlack, Jimbob, naimabarcelona,

Happy Friday friends,

love,

bohoBlack

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony by bohoJoe for 002 Magazine

My bohoBestie Carla invited us to interview Bone Thugs-N-Harmony a few weeks ago. It just so happens that my brother is a big fan, huge fan, slightly obsessed fan. I asked him to handle the interview, and he killed it. He had questions that caught them off guard, the banter back and forth was funny and flowed, they even asked us to come hang after the show! He is now our go-to for all gangsta rap interviews, so bring em on!

All photos by Anthony Rathbun

Q&A with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

March 6, 2014

Q&A with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

By: Joe Salinas

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was just in town for their Texas Takeover Tour, if you missed it, I feel for ya. Not only did I go to the show, but I interviewed them. I’m not a writer, I’m not a blogger, I am a diehard Bone Thugs fan and well my sister Sarah did it again…

To set the table properly for this I have to start by pointing out something a lot of you already know. My sister BohoSarah lives her life with an energy and charisma that rubs off on you, makes you feel a bit stronger, it’s contagious.

Every once in a while her charisma means people invite her to do things like interview Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. And she calls you saying “Will you interview Bone Thugs for me?” seems legit, but it still took a full day to sink in that I would be in the same room with Bone Thugs. This is the group I listened to repeatedly starting in 1996, I was 14 and my sister had to convince my parents that a song about “glocks” and “bloody victims” was OK. I’ve never stopped listening to them and you can hear Bone Thugs in every hip hop song you listen to today. Hardcore rap with a melody, they were the first.

So here is my interview, it was surreal and incredible. I got to ask about Eazy-E and the beginning, where they are now and even got some advice for the Houston Texans...kind of. With some friendly jabber in between, these guys kicked back and had a great time with us. They even invited us back after the show; well maybe just my girlfriend but whatever. I didn't think it was possible to be a bigger fan and then I walked in a small smoky room and this happened.

Is it true you guys got your break by calling Eazy-E from a payphone and free styling into his voicemail?

Wish Bone: He actually was on the other end. Flesh-N-Bone: It was a friend’s phone, we called him up and we actually made several calls to his office and was able to get in contact with his secretary. She promised that she would get us in touch with him…she was a doll, she kept true to her word and when Eazy-E was back in the office she made his ass get on the phone and take our calls.

Did you guys just know “I gotta get this guy on the phone” or how did that relationship develop?

Flesh-N-Bone: Well we didn’t really know it was going to happen because we had dealt with people before that were like “ok we are gonna do this, we gonna do that”. We didn’t know Eazy-E was going to be the type of business man that seriously earned that shit. As a businessman he set himself apart from all the other cats that were full of shit.

What do you think Eazy-E on social media would be like? Wouldn’t that be something?

Bizzy Bone: Yes it would, his son looks just like him and is in the business, I think he would be running the company at this time. We retired at a successful era and just now decided to come back and do something together, but if he was here it would still be rock ‘n rolling and it would be crazier though because he was innovative. He was into video games before they came out; he was about blasé and beautiful stuff. Flesh-N-Bone: He would have millions of followers because he was he was a marketing genius and would have smashed social media. He already understood how to get to the masses and promote.

Did everyone have the same switch at the same time from doing an album like Faces of Death to coming out with “Crossroads” where you rap about praying every day?

Bizzy Bone: It was kind of the same concept whether you’re thinking about hell or thinking about heaven. You’re not afraid. So when we got to Eazy he knew how to organize it and put it together. Put it together for the masses and it became like a battle cry, like our warriors going to war overseas. They don’t have drums no more; we got that shit right here for you - Ipod.

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, yall should be in it.

Bizzy Bone: Thanks man, 4 more years, it’s the voting system however it goes. We’ll get more into it as it gets closer.

I know you guys are sports fans; you know what else we have in common? Both of our football teams suck. If you had first pick in the draft who would you take?

CrazyBone: ahhhh man .

A mobile quarterback?

Crazy Bone: A mobile quarterback.

My man, he just said Johnny Manziel.

Who would you say is responsible for putting Houston rap on the map? Flesh-N-Bone: J Prince. Bizzy Bone: Dayum! Flesh-N-Bone: That motherfucker’s the man.

*Joe Salinas is the brother of 3 of the sisters that make up the blog bohoBlack. He’s never met a stranger and appreciates the simple things in life like fishing, his family, the Texans, the Rockets and pre-2000 gangster rap. He works at ElasticSolutions selling software. He’s also been re-tweeted by Snoop Dog.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

pretty chicks in the cold

As I am certain this is the last week of winter in wonderful Houston, I am rounding up some coats that will soon be on those sales racks and hopefully in my closet (maybe not this first one).

if this look is your thing, you are in luck. i found a simliar furry lil number here.

she rocks the you know what out of this. boom

bohoKady posted this pic from Paris Market. i'll have the green please.

over the knee boots. boyfriend sweater.

vegan leather alternative here. biker chick perfection here.

similar coat here. not cheap but so classic.

i NEED this whole look
a pretty lace dress
doc martens, my favorite
a similar coat here and here

Cheers to winter sales. And hot toddy's.

love,

bohoSarah

*images via fashiion-gone-rouge

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY!

non-FAT TUESDAY

It may seem like winter will never end, but bikini season is right around the corner. Don’t panic when your first pool party invitation sneaks in and you haven’t lost those extra winter pounds. START NOW! Below is our first tip in helping you to stay svelte and strong!

Tip #1: IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE

Without doing any ab exercises, you can look (and feel!) much leaner by simply standing up straight.

When you slouch, your stomach pooches. Try it.

SOLUTION: Draw your belly button into your spine and, using the balls and heels of your feet, push on the floor to distribute your weight and find balance. Don’t leave it all up to your poor back to support you! Remember this same rule when you are sitting. Push on the floor to help keep your body in line. This will give you an entirely new meaning to ‘staying grounded’ and your posture will improve instantly. It will take practice, but soon enough it will become second-nature. When you have good posture, your energy level improves and your lung capacity increases making you open and more awake.

In fitness we trust,

bohoGrace

This is the first email in series of health and fitness tips that are going out to the Moonlight Dolls Studio guest list! If you like it, email studio@themoonlightdolls.com and I'll add you to the list! HAPPY FAT TUESDAY!

Monday, March 3, 2014

2014 Oscars Recap - Ellen, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Hudson, Twitter Crash, and Jared Jared Jared.

By now you have had a full day to watch the Oscars on your DVR, read all the Huffington Post and BuzzFeed articles possible, or check whatever social network you are involved in. {I checked Instagram too soon during the show and had a major spoiler alert with Lupita's win. Dangit! }

But if for some reason you haven't watched the Oscars, maybe you have been living in a hole the last few days, then don't read this. MAJOR spoiler alerts coming up, you Mole.

For starters the fashion:

Jennifer Lawrence in a red Gucci gown. HOT.

A spin on her 2011 Academy award appearance when she wore this red Calvin Klein get-up that had every girl at home hating her. Then she opened her mouth and we all fell madly in love. Seriously, when does that ever happen? I love this girl, she has fallen twice, shaken her arm fat to the paparazzi, and just doesn't give a crap. She continues to do things that really make me want to be her BFF. Keep wearing red J-law, u so fine!

Lupita's Prada blue gown has probably created the most buzz, and I for one LOVED it.

I love plunging neck lines, and i'm so glad they are back on the red carpet! That shade of blue was gorgeous on her dark skin and man her arms are RIPPED. I have to admit though, every time they said her name I kept thinking of the beloved Hippo breakfast taco in Freeport from our favorite mexican food spot, you guessed it, Lupita's!

These celebs also rocked the plunge:

Kate Hudson:

Pink:

Charlize Theron:

Karen O

Angelina Jolie can do no wrong. She is just stunning and the clip of her acceptance speech for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award had me in tears.

I love all these gowns too, but i'm not gonna get into all that cuz, ain't nobody got time fo dat.
Julia Roberts

Cate Blanchett

Sandra Bullock

Hands down my favorite look was Kate Hudson.

Lawd have mercy she just glows. And when she came out to present they panned over to Goldie and Kurt and their smiles were so cute! They looked so proud, which made me like that family even more, in a completely creeper-i'm-obsessed-with-them sorta way. Look, I just know we'd be friends, that's all.

As for Ellen, she was HILARIOUS. Just the sight of her smile makes me giggle, because you never know what she is going to say. I love her sarcasm, and quick wit, soooo needless to say, I thought she was perfection. She totally saved what is usually, let's face it, a pretty boring show.

When she said, something along the lines of, "The night has endless possibilities, Possibility 1: 12 Years A Slave wins Best Picture, or Possibility 2: you are all racists, and now our first white presenter of the evening."

I was lol'ing. The pizza delivery was also great, though I kept watching to see if poor Kerry Washington actually got a slice. If that was me, I would have ripped that cheese pizza outta Julia Roberts hand with my exorcist voice and eyes, 'Hey America's Sweetheart, bite me, I'm pregnant!', something like that.

But knowing Julia she'd be totally okay with it, and would probably politely ask Meryl to give up her slice to the hungry pregnant girl as well, and of course Meryl would happily oblige. They are cool like that, trust me.

Oh and Ellen as Linda the Good Witch killed me.

Spoiler Alert: Liza Minelli's mom is Judy Garland!!!! I had NO IDEA.

Acceptance speeches:

Holy Jared Leto started the night off with a killer tux and best supporting actor speech.

Talk about setting the bar high. It was so sweet and genuine just like I remember him. {Lol, I can't even type that last part without laughing, it's such a lie, I don't really know him.} I love you Jared and your beautiful ombre hair, and can I get some tips from your mom, because she clearly did SOMETHING right.

Lupita's best supporting actress acceptance speech was also a stand out, of course.

Matthew McCounaghey's best actor speech was money. As much as that 'alright, alright, alright,' tends to make me cringe, I have to admit I've been loving it in his acceptance speeches lately, especially when it follows such a great message.

The couple that won best song for Frozen were super cute too, especially the wife at the end. You can view it here.

Oh on a sad note, James Gandolfini, ugh, what a loss. Seeing his picture flash was such a sad reminder, and jeez following it up with Wind Beneath My Wings? Is the Academy trying to kill us?

Don't worry I'm not gonna leave you with a sad note. This is a video I sent to Sarah after she sent me this lovely picture of her 'Oscar Party' with Jason.