END OF SUMMER BLUES

I'm soaking in the last days of summer rays. next week will be back to school for Zoe, then a very extensive work schedule lays ahead. i'm very excited to start filling the shop with fall items, especially coats; and i am even more excited to start work on my very first mini collection of ready to wear woman's line debuting next year as i've mentioned here previously! i plan on chronicling the process as i've seen only a handful of independent designers do. i just LOVED seeing their stories and where they will be in a few years, and also rooting for them! we need those job creators!

Although i will miss pulling out these denim shorts and my cotton tops, i'm looking forward to sporting some new coats i have acquired and also mixing my wardrobe style and color palette a bit. these last few California mornings there has been a drop in temperature accompanied with chilly air. just another reminder on how close to the end of the year we are, can you believe it?

denim short: 1960s cut men's jeans / Wrangler

top: vintage embroidered Mexican top / gift

shoes: criss-cross tan platform sandals / Target

hope your all savoring your last bits of summer!

gisela

PRETTY IN PEPLUM

Woah baby, it's getting hot outside! these days i'm rummaging my closet trying to build together summer outfits. now that i'm at my home studio full time i don't want to get into the rut of not getting dressed up. i actually find myself feeling less productive when in pajamas and/or house clothes. when i get into routine in the morning as if i'm still going to outside work, it motivates me to keep a level of business professionalism going while in the home studio. like a frame of mind. it's way to easy to lose the day while working at home.

Polyester pants are probably not the best idea on the hot summer days but i so love the high waist fit on these navy wide leg Levi's pants. i wear them often despite the heat. they are not as terrible as some other polyester fabrics can be, their tolerable. some don't give your skin room to breath! this pretty creme number came with a matching skirt, but i have never worn the skirt because the length is not the greatest; and i actually prefer the top with pants. the detail's are the best! crochet trim on the shoulder, rounded loop buttons and peplum waist make this top look so darling. 

TOP: 1970's vintage peasant blouse

BOTTOM: 1970's highwaisted Levis

SHOES: Mia Clogs

HAIR ACCESSORIES: over-sized creme clips, F21

Thanks to my pretty photographer Zoe, she also spotted this pretty birds nest. On another nature note, i went foraging yesterday and found mint which i will be using to make virgin mojitos during my work hours. now that will definitely help me stay cool and motivated. 

My foraging adventure post will follow tomorrow. amazing all the things that can be growing all around you and you don't even realize it!

gisela