NOSTALGIA: 90's THE LEMONHEADS

I was having flashbacks today of The Lemonheads. i adored two songs that were in constant replay in my tape player from the early 90's from them, it's a shame about ray and into your arms. of course like many 14 year olds i had the biggest crush on Evan Dando too; and i rushed to see him in the movie Heavy with Liv Taylor. who remembers that one? i sometimes miss being a teenager, but i am enjoying being in the middle of raising one right now. some things are different now, but the love of music and cute boys singing it, is the same!

A very young Johnny Depp makes an appearance in the it's a shame about ray video. does he even age?...


gisela




source: videos from youtube and pictures from google images

ZOE THEN

Hi Guys! the last few weeks Zoe has been doing such an incredible job modeling  for me for le vintage shop. it's been such a great outlet plus help. outlet, because i love dressing her up and have lots of fun doing it! help, because trying to manage a vintage shop, creating a small line, while freelancing too; it helps  having an in house model which makes it flexible with time.

While browsing old photos i came across a few in which she modeled in her red mexican dress now 5 years ago. as well as her favorite staple then & now, her tee, jeans, and sneakers. i see the changes, but my beautiful daughters personality remains the same. i love her and am so blessed to be her mom!

gisela

SHOP UPDATE!!

Happy Friday guys! missed posting some of last weeks shop updates so playing catchup with this being part 1, and part 2 coming later tonight! working hard on meeting the goal of posting 100 items in the shop by the end of May; i will be celebrating with a discount for you all!


Here's this weeks update:

1. vintage 90's polka dotted a-line dress   2. vintage 80's gauzy dress

3. vintage 70's farm house print tunic   4. vintage 70's multi-color crochet tunic

4. vintage 60's dots and purses dress   5. vintage 70's leopard robe

All items available now, shop HERE!

gisela

OUTFIT POST: PAISLEY SKIRT

Hi folks! i shot this weeks outfit pictures at an abandoned church in our neighborhood. old abandoned church's are always a favorite for me. when Zoe was doing her missions project for school we actually were able to visit the mission Dolores in San Fransisco built in 1776. antique church's have the best architecture and details, like painted ceilings and woodwork. it was pretty amazing to have been able to go visit it and the city on a whim one weekend back in 2008. those are the trips that Zoe and I will never forget, although maybe we won't forget all our trips but that one stands out in my mind since it was not planned.

I have been wearing allot of two things lately, my hair and bangs pulled back in a bun and high waisted skirts. i love high waisted EVERYTHING and have designed a few items as such for our new Spring Line 2012. i love how that silhouette fits the body and it's so comfortable too. i want to get out of the bun though, but the growing my bangs out part proves difficult to style. can't wait for that short haircut soon!

top: 1970's vintage tank

skirt: 1990's high waisted paisley skirt 

shoes: Vince Camuto western platform clogs

belt: Vintage 1970's western belt.

wishing you a lovely Tuesday.

gisela

ITEM OF THE WEEK: BOHEMIAN SUMMER

Hi ya'll. this weeks item of the week is a perfect addition to any summer outfit. the butterfly top is super comfortable, flowy and airy; perfect in beating any summer heat! in addition i wouldn't mind having every single piece in this style inspiration board. especially those shoes and vintage tool bag!

1. vintage 80's embroidered butterfly top in shop now!

2. vintage tool bag ollie and willie on etsy

3. Low Luv by Erin Wasson

4. Cheap Monday

5. Jeffrey Campbell

warm wishes,


gisela

OUTFIT ON A BUDGET: 70's PSYCHEDELICS

Hello lovely blog readers. i have been trying to stay on top of running a tight ship this week. i am updating the shop this week with 25 new vintage pieces. Zoe has been doing a great job modeling for me these last few weeks. she has the best frame for showing off 70's pieces and 90's baby doll dresses. she's pretty easy to work with and i only see her getting better. i like that she got her start modeling with me, since she is seeking to do it professionally/fun. 

This weeks outfit on a budget is a vintage 70's mini dress with a mandarin collar that was once a very long and big mumu!

I loved the print on it and hated to see it not go to good use. the fabric is a soft poly, not itching and stiff at all; so it was easy to convert it into a mini dress. 

I cut about 20 inches of fabric off side note: d.i.y. of that extra fabric usage will be coming soon), at the time my serger was not working properly so i decided to fold and hem it with a zigzag stitch to give it a clean finish. 

I paired it with dusty blue DKNY ribbed tights i found in the thrift store. just noticed in the picture how they are running down, oops. the swedish clogs are from MIA, and the grandma floral tapestry purse was a thrift find. 

I would of posted a few close ups but they did not come out as good as i wanted them too. 

the details are:

dress: vintage 70's mumu now new mini dress $1.99

tights: DKNY ribbed tights found new in thrift $1.99

shoes: MIA Swedish clogs bought on sale on endless.com $40.00

purse: vintage 70's grandma tapestry thrifted $1.00

grand total: $45

Zoe was looking mighty cute this day with her California laid back look. we had fun taking more pictures of each other.

xoxo,

gisela

MY LOVELY MOTHERSDAY

Hi all! to all you mom's and mom's to be, i hope you had a very blessed mothers-day with your kiddo's yesterday. i had a very good one with my beautiful Zoe. very low key just me and her hanging out, talking and enjoying each others company. 

I have to say i always count my blessings on the relationship i have with her. she had saved all her allowance to take me out to eat brunch and i did not have to pay one cent or lift a finger. just writing this makes me all teary eyed, i have only but 5 more years until she goes to college. every fiber of my being just wants to hold on to her forever. but no, i am watching a lovely young lady growing and maturing right before my proud mommy eyes.

I thought it perfect to wear this pretty dress given to me by Karen for the first time yesterday on our little brunch date.

I paired it with my Vince Camuto western clogs. i'm also growing my bangs,  you can see them flying in the air. i am really trying real hard not to get scissor happy by chopping them off again. i do hate that growing in between stage with hair, but i want to cut my hair real short and am ready to put my bangs behind my ear; something i haven't done in 8 years! i'm going for a messy bob look in the summer.

Zoe took me to The Only Place in Town, one of our neighborhood restaurants. it was so good, i had the chicken brie sandwich with caramelized onions and she had their home made chicken ravioli. it was the perfect mothers-day brunch.

There was also an art festival in our town park with a blue grass band playing, we went to listen for a minute.

We then went to take some mothers-day 2011 memories. we are two silly gooses along with our little man we can't get enough, Cody.

Thanks Zoe for a great mothers-day! you are the best gift of ALL!

mom

P.S. Karen is having a mothers-day give away over on the Misha LuLu blog. some really beautiful fabrics and trims, including Misha LuLu Spring 11 balloon print fabric! check it out HERE, deadline is this Wednesday!

MISHA LULU ON T.V.!

Hi Guys! i know i've been missing in action for the last few days, i'll be back in full force next week; but i had to do a quick post to congratulate Karen on the Misha LuLu Balloon Dress from spring 11 being featured on Good Day New York! it was a joyous moment at the office with high fives and screams in full effect, feeling really proud on the brands growing success! check out the video here, with the cutest little girl stealing the show! and oh yeah spread the word!:

Toddler Fashion Show: MyFoxNY.com

You can give your congrats to Karen  on her blog at Misha LuLu Blog!

gisela