Celebrating Frida Kahlo's Life & Legacy at La Casa Azul Bookstore {Sundays in My City}

Art mural on the wall upon entering La Casa Azul
One of my favorite places in the city is La Casa Azul Bookstore. More than just a bookstore featuring Latino authors, La Casa Azul celebrates art, music and culture. Yesterday La Casa Azul hosted an event to honor Frida Kahlo's life and legacy. Frida is iconic and inspirational. I admire her strength, honesty and ability to paint her pain. It was wonderful to be among women who felt the same.         

My Frida inspired outfit. During the event, guests were able to make floral headbands.


We also got to view a wonderful exhibit by Suhaly Bautista. It was called "I am Powerful" and featured photographs of women that Bautista was inspired by. Each woman was asked to share what made them "powerful." I was especially moved by Gloria.  

Loved this fun photo booth! So creative. 
I was inspired to recreate this hairstyle.  

I can't go into La Casa Azul bookstore without buying a book. It's impossible. When I saw this one, I knew I had to have it! 



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The lovely ladies who attended the event at La Casa Azul. 

Save the date: May 16, 2015 through November 1, 2015 - the New York Botanical Gardens (in The Bronx) will host a major exhibition: Frida Kahlo's Garden

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