Thursday, December 29, 2011

Watching The Moon: Tracking Lunar Phases in 2012

The moon is a powerful force of nature that has long captivated humankind with its ethereal beauty and mystical wonder. It is connected strongly to the changing of the tides, and many people believe it connects to human and animal behavior as well. Although much of the evidence is purely anecdotal, we have seen our pets get weird around the full moon, and experienced sleepless nights when the moon is at its fullest even with the curtains closed.

There are many myths and legends about the moon that have persisted over time; it is often considered to represent feminine energy or the "earth mother". Some who believe in crystal energy believe that the full moon is an ideal time to cleanse your crystals, by placing them on a moon-facing windowsill on their own or in a glass of water. Hunters and fishermen have noted that animals and fish seem to easier to find under the light of the full moon, due to increased activity as well as brighter light. The moon also plays an integral part in astrology, and is considered to represent our hidden inner selves, with full moons and eclipses representing times of rebirth and change.

You can keep track of the moon by looking out the window and guessing, but we just love this lunar phase calender for telling us when the moon will be full, new, waxing, or waning. Available in a variety of colors, this useful chart will help you track the moon phases throughout 2012!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 4: The Boho Bandita



Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, and pull so one end is longer that the other.
Step 2: Wrap longer end once around neck once or twice and bring to the front.
Step 3: Grasp one side of the loose end and tuck into the wrapped portions.
Step 4: Fluff it up and step out in style!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 3: The Pretty Pretzel



Step 1: Fold scarf in half.
Step 2: Wrap halved scarf around neck so there is a loop on one end.
Step 3: Bring loose ends through the loop
Step 4: Bring your hand up through the new smaller loop that has been created, allowing it to wrap around your hand/wrist
Step 5: Twist your hand with the scarf wrapped around it, creating a new twisted loop
Step 5: Pull the loose end through that loop, and repeat, twisting as you go until your knot chain is the desired length!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Hippie Dude Style: Gifts for the Hippie, Deadhead, or Mellow Man in Your Life

A baja hoodie is the #1 ultimate perfect gift for the hippie dude in your life, and at only $18 a piece, it's a gift that's easy on your wallet as well! Our multi-stripe Mexican baja hoodie is made of environmentally friendly recycled yarns, with a comfy cut and a cozy kangaroo pocket on the front to keep your hands warm. Bajas are awesome hippie hoodies for every season; layer over a long sleeve tie dye shirt in the winter, then take it to the beach as a windbreaker when warmer weather comes! The go-to hippie hoodie for outdoor enthusiasts and music geeks alike, our bajas keep your hippie man looking cool but feeling toasty! Available in a variety of colors including our popular rasta baja, this is a gift that is sure to please!
Give him something super useful as well as awesome with these sweet rasta convertible mittens! These fleece lined convertible mittens are cleverly designed with a flip top! The mitten folds back and buttons down so they may be worn as a fingerless glove. A versatile way to stay warm this winter, these hippie "glittens" will be your absolute favorite accessory when the weather gets cold!
These Thai Fisherman's pants are one of the most popular items at Mexicali Blues for an excellent reason: they rock! Inspired by traditional Thai pants, these tie-waist fisherman pants are lightweight wrap pants perfect for men and women! Made from comfy cotton, they make great lounge or yoga pants. Each pair is fully adjustable to fit a wide range of body shapes and sizes, and comes packaged in a reusable cloth pouch with instructions on how they are traditionally worn.
If the dude in your life loves the Grateful Dead, Mexicali Blues, or our great home state of Maine, he needs the classic Steal Your State hoodie! An awesome take on the classic Grateful Dead logo, this is a hippie hoodie you won't find anywhere else! The Maine Steal Your State Hoodie is an officially licensed Grateful Dead product, and is available only here at MexicaliBlues.com and Mexicali Blues stores. Printed on a high quality black 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester, this unisex hoodie has the Mexicali Blues logo in white on the back. If he's already got the hoodie, check out our collection of Steal Your State Tie Dyes, magnets, and other cool stuff for Deadheads!
If you can't decide what to get, a Mexicali gift card is always an awesome present! We've got tons of tie dyes, Grateful Dead merchandise, Phish tour tees, traditional Tibetan prayer flags, hippie hats, and so much more, you know he'll find something he loves when you give a gift card!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Hippie Chic Style: Gift Guide for the Bohemian Fashionista!

Hippie chic style is all about showing your creativity through your clothes, while embracing the exotic, funky, and comfortable!

The Holidays are a perfect time of year to gift the hippie chic fashionista in your life with the clothing and accessories she'll adore, to accentuate her style and closet in unexpected ways!

Since we spend so much of Winter covered up in coats, it's key that this element of the hippie chic wardrobe is utterly fabulous! This reversible corduroy jacket is warm and cozy, with a sweet asymmetric zipper and pretty piping. AND it's reversible! One side is pretty jewel-toned corduroy, while the other is a bright and funky bohemian print!

A colorful fashion scarf is a versatile accessory that has unlimited styling potential and the ability to transform any ensemble from ho-hum to tres chic! This recycled sari silk scarf makes a particularly perfect gift for a fashionista because--beyond being lovely in both looks and feel--each one is completely unique! Made by hand from recycled saris (beautiful, ornate dresses from India), these affordable & one-of-a-kind pieces take classic patchwork to the next level of ethereal elegance!
Speaking of scarves, a pretty pashmina is always appreciated, and these simple, solid, silky scarves will fit seamlessly into the wardrobe of any stylish lady, while adding bohemian panache!

Accessories are our favorite type of gift for the fashion-lover! Pretty necklaces, neck scarves, or sterling silver pendants possess the ability to completely transform an outfit; plus, you never have to worry about buying the wrong size! This beautiful retro beaded necklace is one of our favorites, to bring a bit of old-school elegance to any ensemble!

If your favorite fashionista already has all the jewelry she needs (though you can never have too much!) or you feel that perhaps you don't quite know her style, every girl needs a pretty jewelry box to keep it in! This small spiral box is perfect for holding onto rings, earrings, pendants, and other small trinkets!

We hope this gift guide has been helpful in coming up with some ideas for the best gifts for the bohemian fashionista in your life! Find more pretty hippie clothes for women, handmade jewelry, and more hippie style staples at MexicaliBlues.com!