Dare Too Be Different

and so it begins...

2012-07-03T13:32:00.004-07:00

There are millions of ways to express your creativity.

We as a society have the yurning to stand out.

We do this by uniquely expressing ourselves through art and fashion.

Welcome to the blog that will make you wonder,

and question your own creativity.

Dare Too Be....in love,funny,creative,outgoing,DIFFERENT.

All photos have been taken by myself,

unless otherwise noted.

DIF·FER·ENT

[dif-er-uhnt, dif-ruhnt]

Adjective;

1. Being not of the same kind.

2. Not alike in character or quaility

3. Not identicial

4. Not ordinary

Follow Me!

Twitter: @raisamsun @daretoobe

Instagram: @rai_samsun

Peace & Love,

Rai <3

Tanning to the Next Level....H&M ad has doctors concerned...

2012-07-03T13:32:00.001-07:00

H&M's newest collect of swimsuits is modeled by Isabeli Fontana...and her Spray Tan has doctors very concerned...Doctors in Europe are "displeased" with the message that H&M is sending...Full article posted below.

Full Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/09/tan-model-hm-ad_n_1503662.html?ref=style&utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com

Beauty within nature.

2012-07-03T11:12:00.003-07:00

We must open our eyes to the beauty around us...Beauty is everywhere.

Peace.

2012-06-17T17:13:00.001-07:00

I attended the 1st Annual Food Vendor fair at the Florida State Fairgrounds today and spotted the cutest table with amazing fork designed necklaces, earrings, bracelets and key chains... I had to pick up an original made fork peace necklace :))))

xo

Inspiring Beauty: Day One.

2012-06-15T11:08:00.002-07:00

While going through my Facebook timeline one night, I came across this photo (see below)...which completely made me stop what I was doing to read the caption...(which is also below) after seeing this beautiful strong young lady I knew I had to feature her on my blog. I knew she inspired many people because from her one status post she had over 100 likes and many comments supporting her. Tati is someone that young girls should be looking up to... She is comfortable in her own skin and is truly inspiring. Thanks Girl.

xo

Photo credit: Rena

Clothing: Thrift Store shirt, A regular scarf Tati styled, and Old Navy shorts.

Hi! I'm Tatiana! I wear a size 16 in clothing. I now weight 197 lbs and I feel pretty GREAT! To all my plus size girls out there...WE CAN STILL BE HOT & SKINNNN OUTTTT!!! DON'T BE ARAID. Just make sure you wear the proper clothing to go with your body type.

- Tati

Register to Vote!

2012-06-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

Its almost time to vote for President yet again....its getting easier than ever. Click the link below and you can register to vote in a few easy steps!

www.rockthevote.com/register/

We have to be apart of the change we want to see.

How do you feel about the new High/Low look?

2012-06-05T13:55:00.003-07:00

From the Runway to major department stores like Forever 21, H&M and my ultimate favorite...Urban Outfitters. This high low look allows fashion lovers to easily go from a day time casual look to a high fashion nightwear look. This high low look can be for every body type because of the way it allows the person wearing it, to add their own flare.

The High/Low skirt

The High/Low Dress <<333

The High/Low Shirt

Instagram Activity: @rai_samsun

2012-06-05T12:46:00.004-07:00

A world without Peace, is a world filled with War.

Girl Power!

NYC during the Spring <3

You Spring Break where I live...(Tampa, FL)

He has me floating above the clouds....

The motto I live by....

Come Away With Me...

2012-04-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

"come away with me in the night...come away with me and I will write you a song..."

Come Away With me- Nora Jones

"Come away with me and I'll never stop loving you..."

models: T- Age and Chloe

What Do You Love?

2012-03-26T14:20:00.002-07:00

Did you know that 1 and 5 girls DO NOT, believe that she has the ability to be a leader. And that there isn't a single women in a CEO or Board position in any of the top media companies. Yet, women are constantly perceived as sex symbols, aggressive, and "slutty" on top shows such as Jersey Shore and Bad Girls Club. With all of these negative images pushed onto women, I wondered what a group of women loved about themselves...

What Do You Love...?

Shaleema Loves her SKIN.

Jermany Loves her LIPS.

Paige Loves her FRECKLES.

Brianna Loves her EYES.

Clyla Loves her FACE.

Elizabeth Loves her HAIR.

Sabrina Loves her LEGS.

Julie Loves her HAIR.

Chelsea Loves her NOSE.

We love ourselves. And will not let the media decide what is BEAUTIFUL.

Models Left to Right: Julie, Chelsea, Paige, Shaleema, Jermany, Clyla, Brianna, Elizabeth and Sabrina.

You Only Live Once.

2012-03-12T10:42:00.001-07:00

Three things that can't be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

- Buddha

Model: Chantel

Limp Bizkit Signed to YMCMB?

2012-02-24T06:49:00.002-08:00

You might remember Limp Bizkit from songs like My Generation and Faith. Which probably is the reason why they caught the eye of Lil Wayne himself....a profound rock music lover. On Thursday Wayne announced that Limp Bizkit will be joining there YMCMB line up, which includes talented artist such as @Drake, @NickiMinaj and @Tyga. Reports are now showing YMCMB is close to signing the 90s R&B icon Ashanti. Is YMCMB signing just about anyone? I wonder how the current line up feels about the new additions.

Whitney Houston Dies at 48 years old

2012-02-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

Look at Whitney on the Seventeen magazine cover....This was her first magazine cover ever!

She will always be remembered as the Queen of pop. RIP Whitney. <3

Grammy's Do's and Don'ts....

2012-02-12T21:21:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Grammy's Red Carpet event was something NOT to miss. With fashion icons such as Taylor Swift in a glamourous gold elegant dress. And Katy Perry making a star studded appearance with her blue hair. I thought it would be good to mention some celebrities that lived up to their fashion excellence... and others that didn't do so well....

Rihanna arrived at the Grammy's in a heart stopping simple black Armani

dress. With dramatic slits in the front and back....I would guess to

draw attention to....certain areas...

On the other hand...Nicki Minaj went above and beyond...but some would also call her stunt

extremely controversial....arriving to the Grammy's arm and arm with 'The Pope', wearing a scarlet Versace dress uniquely

created for her. Some described her outfit as a cross between Red Riding Hood and a nun in red. Insiders have noted that this stunt was to promote her upcoming song Roman in Moscow...why are rappers creating songs with unique locations in the title??...Ni**as in Paris- Jay Z ft. Kanye West.

beauty is everywhere.

2012-02-02T16:57:00.001-08:00

A Fine Frenzy- Almost Lover

2012-02-02T16:56:00.000-08:00

Model: Tage

Dress: Century 21

Model: Chloe

Top: Cotton Shirt

Bottom: Hollister Jeans

Model: Rai

Top: Forever 21

Bottom: American Eagle Outfitters

Shoes: Dr. Marteens

art of a hipster.

2012-02-02T12:20:00.000-08:00

Artist: Fab Ciraolo

Frida Kahlo chain-smoking Daft Punk fan

Where the 'Hipsters' go....

2012-02-01T18:58:00.000-08:00

photo credit: Rai

photo credit: Chloe

everywhere is beautiful. first step to finding it, is opening your eyes.

Adele- The Same

2012-02-01T18:33:00.000-08:00

In life we seem to always be attracted to people that we think are different then ourselves...

But something we seem to forget, is we are more alike then it look. We are The Same.

Model: Rai

Top: Country Road

Bottoms: American Eagle Outfitters

Model: T-Age

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Model: Chloe

Top: Ross

Bottom: Gap

Perfect Valentine's Day Outfit.

2012-02-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

Dress: Forever 21, Asymmetrical Party Dress (fuchsia)

This is something I would wear to go out for

Valentine's Day.....What are you thinking about

wearing for that special someone? <3

Echo Movement: God Smokes Weed

2012-01-31T14:28:00.001-08:00

Model: Chloe

Top: BCBG

Bottom: Express

Model: T-Age

Top: Urban Outfitters

Bottoms: Urban Outfitters

What do you think of floral prints?

2012-01-31T11:55:00.000-08:00

Dr. Martens Re- Invented Combat Boots, $130

Forever 21 Floral Mary Jane Platforms, $25

Should Sex Sell?

2012-01-31T11:48:00.000-08:00

So I have a question....

Should companies such as Abercombie use sex to sell

their clothes? Knowing that their target audience

are children, teens and young adults?

Are we creating a sex driven society?

Tree Huggers.

2012-01-31T11:14:00.000-08:00

Photo Taken By: Chantel Belfon

Owl City- Firefly

2012-01-30T17:47:00.000-08:00

Model: Chloe

Top: Urban

Bottoms: The Limited

Model: T- Age

Top: Forever 21

Bottom: Delias

Model: Rai

Top: Urban/ Gap

Bottom: American Eagle