A SWEATER UPDATE!

Hi Guys! Even though Spring is slowly creeping in it's still pretty darn cold in many states. I've been suffering here in Southern California because one day it's hot and the next day it's cold. It's like a tease and I can't take this cold weather any more! Any-hoo, for those of you still suffering like me or those who embrace the cold, the shop has been filled with an array of colorful, soft and snuggly sweaters and cardigans sure to keep you warm while looking cute! 

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Gisela

THATS A WRAP!

I'm absolutely in love with this vintage 70's wrap dress! It hits my curve's in all the right places and is the perfect shade of blue. When it comes to 1970's polyester fabrics it can be a hit and miss, it's either sandpaper on the skin or soft slinky; good thing this one's the latter. I paired it with my raggedy pair of 70's leather boots, which at this point is on the edge of falling to pieces! They have given me many miles of wear, worth the $20 dollars I bought them for. I'm also sporting the new "do". I went a little shorter and more bob like; prior to this I had a cascading asymmetrical cut that went from short to long in the front. I think this ones more refined and chic, although I do still love the more edgier cuts. But for now this one will do. 

Vintage 1970s Henry Lee wrap dress, thrift

Oversized Vintage 1970s wood bead necklace, thrift

Black & Gold ring, F21

Vintage 1970s burgundy-red bohemian leather boots, Ebay

Gisela

ORLA KIELY SPRING 12

Jeez, I can not get enough of Orla Kiely's beautiful collections every season. Always pretty designs in the best prints and the loveliest of fabrics, with that perfect dose of vintage inspired flare. This season's color's are easy on the eyes in soft cream, sorbet peach and mint green; just among a few of my favorite colors. It was really tough to pick my best-loved garments within an almost 60 piece collection! 

The 1940s silhouette dress on the left is exquisite, such a flattering fit for all body types.

Favorite details: scalloped button opening on the smoky colored dress, the scalloped cream collar on the navy dress along with the button pocket trim on the waist.

Want, the perfect two-toned dress!

 

Sailor looks in my book never gets old! This gorgeous 1960's silhouette bathing suit has the most darling trims; perfect for the curves.

 

I have a similar cotton 1950's Pointelle Dress like the one on the left in the shop, except it's tea length! The dropped waist dress is in the most perfect length.

The black tent dress is perfectly off-set with the cream collar and in length, so it won't look like a maternity dress. 

 

Pleats, pleats and more pleats, I love pleats. Button up collared pleated dress, yes please! Oooh, just remembered I have a similar dress in the shop, an Anne Klien Black Chiffon Pleated Dress with a star print.

The stove pipe pants are awesome, sometimes hard to pull off for us curvy girls, but I really like these! 

Sigh, isn't everything pretty amazing? What are your favorites?

Images from orlakiely.com

Gisela

BOWS & WOOLS

The crazy weather in Southern California has definitely kept me on my toes when it comes to dressing. It's been so up and down! One day freezing, next day hot, another day raining. So today I took the liberty of layering so if it did get a little hotter I can take one layer off....which I eventually did!

I dug this gorgeous high-waist wool skirt out of the back of my closet and did not realize what a pretty fit it had; I then looked at the label and of course it fit well, it was after all a Calvin Klein. I was going to pair it with an ascot top but i deemed it too Liberian for me;  I felt it made me look older, haha. The skirt is a lovely tea length, which has recently become one of my favorite lengths as of late. And as always high-waist beats low waist any time in my book. The top has a bow & polka-dot print, but my favorite part is the collar which looked perfect with the layering of the sweater. 

Vintage 70s bow & polka dot top. thrift
Calvin Klein high-waist pleated full wool skirt. thrift
DKNY textured black tights. Marshalls
Vintage 80s leather & suede black oxford shoes. thrift
Vintage 60s wool & leather Pierre Cardin purse. thrift

Wishing you all a fun weekend!

Gisela

ALEJANDRA QUESADA

It's been a while since I last blogged about Alejandra Quesada and her amazing collections! Last blog post was way back in 2010 which you can see HERE. Although the most recent collection on her website is  her Autumn Winter 2010 / 2011, every piece here I would wear today! It was hard picking my favorites because I was so drawn to how beautifully whimsical her editorial was. It takes me back to child-hood fairy tails and the world of Alice in Wonderland. Boy, would I love to fall into that rabbit hole full of wonderfully, colorful, and richly detailed clothes. As always, her cultural roots shines through with the  use of embroidery, definitely an ode to her home country of Mexico. Her love of vintage is proudly displayed as well, with the cutest pinafore checkered dress and that lovely burgundy cape; not to mention the loop rick-rack on the plaid a-line dress, swoon! With her use of trims, my list of adoration for her details would go on and on.......

Can I just say amazing, did you see those tights! What are your favorites?



Photography by: Pancho Tolchinsky
Web: alejandraquesada.com


Gisela

DOMINIQUE VER EECKE SPRING 12

Another gorgeous season of beautiful, photographic, eye popping prints in the world of Dominique Ver Eecke. Once again, he accomplishes to bring together fun prints in bold colors. The gradient black and white swan dress and the rich colored photo real dress are among my top favorites. If I were still a kid, I would be seen twirling in this pretty comfortable girly cut dresses. Since I'm no longer that, I will just have to continue to admire his work in children's fashion season after season!

Dominique Ver Eecke Spring / Summer 12
Photographed by: Bieke Depoorter
Website: dominiquevereecke.be


Gisela