BOLERO
Latin Fever Mingles
With The Heat Of Haiti
To Cast A Bewitching Spell

Photographed in Miami’s Little Haiti, where the infectious compass beats are the soundtrack of the streets. Colorful and cool as the Caribbean, Little Haiti is a community where Haitian culture is alive and well. Stroll past the Caribbean market place modeled by home-sick Haitians after the famous iron marketplace of Port-Au-Prince, and dozens of little shops selling Caribbean-inspired arts, craft and clothing. Stop by Les Cousins Records for the latest Haitian rhythms, or visit Libreri Mapou, where over 6,000 books in French, Creole, and English are housed. Customers can browse through poetry, novels, or Haitian newspapers while sipping a homemade “kremas,” a traditional drink made from milk, eggs, coconut and rum.

Creole language signs, brightly painted buildings, colorful buses festooned with slogans for local political elections and eye–catching mural storefronts are staples in this neighborhood. And so is vodou - just take a gander into one of the area’s botanicas (a spiritual kind of drugstore) where potions and religious articles are sold- a reminder that it’s a real and living faith in this vicinity. Inside the botanicas, the heady scent of amber and incense overwhelm the senses and ancient wooden cabinets line the walls, filled with bottles and candles decorated with sequins and pictures of saints.  The local Hougan- who claims access to the spirit world stands behind a counter filled with vials of mysterious potions, ready to sell you any concoction that may bring you luck, money and even love. But there are also countless eglises (Christian churches) so don’t be fooled! 

After all the wondering about, you’ll no doubt work up an appetite. For a true taste of Haiti, order up some pigeon peas and rice, oxtail and goat stew from one of the many inexpensive restaurants.

BOLERO
Latin Fever Mingles
With The Heat Of Haiti
To Cast A Bewitching Spell

Celebrate the rhythm of Miami's trans global community as Latin fever mingles with the heat of Haiti. The slick city meets the mysteries of the tropics as fiesta dressing compels one to indulge in a menage a trios of provocative lace, juicy colors and a hodgepodge of floral and feathery textures that are sure to cast a bewitching spell on your wardrobe.

Fashion Credits
Photography by Marlena Bielinska
Models: Raven, Aldara, Alexis
Styling by Ty-Ron Mays
Make-Up & Hair by  Davide
(Artist by Timothy Priano)

		Mauve lace strapless multi layered dress by Nico and Adrian, beaded necklace by Erickson Beamon @ Showroom Seven.
		On Raven: lace jacket and leather and lace miniskirt by Charlotte @ Showroom Seven. On Aldara: black stretch tulle top with floral eyelet panel and black wool high waist corset slacks by Alireza, earrings by EFVA Attling.
		Orange dress with lavender lace trim by Erickson Beamon @ Showroom Seven, earrings by D & G, sequin rosehair accessory by Leah C.
		Rose lace dress by Nicholson, silk rose accessory by Leah C., earrings by Agatha.
		Emerald lace over plum top and wrapped miniskirt with velvet embroidery by Nicholson, green beaded necklace by Agatha, cobalt accessory by Leah C.
		On Aldara: black lace handmade bra by Nico and Adrian, distressed skirt by Alice Ritter, black floral necklace by Erickson Beamon @ Showroom Seven, earrings and bracelet by Lara Bohing 107. On Alexis: ID bracelet by Lara Bohing 107.
		On Aldara: beige tulle body suit with black lace by Alireza, black lace skirt by Nico and Adrian, hair accessory by Leah C. On Raven: black gown with plunge neckline and aqua pleated unfinished ruffles by Alireza, black feather fan and hair accessory by Leah C. On Alexis: black beaded cross by Agatha.