SPRING PLAID PASTELS: OUTFIT ON A BUDGET

Happy Monday y'all! i find myself missing Atlanta these days. for what ever reasons our time in Atlanta has been on my mind in the last week. in the almost 3 years that we lived there we were blessed with amazing friends and i am so yearning to go visit them!

This weekend in it self was a bit bitter-sweet. i was blessed with a ticket to Coachella and i ended up deciding to give up my ticket and sell it. as a single mama it's hard leaving my Zoe for three days especially just coming back from Miami and so very last minute! to the person who anonymously gave me the ticket Thank You for the gift! i admit i am puzzled on why and who it was from, as well as a little scared; but i'll just take it for what it is. it was a blessing regardless!

So needless to say it was hard seeing all the tweets from those folks who were  there. "this band this and that performance was amazing" type of talk, tear* it would of been great to see Arcade Fire for the first time as well as PJ Harvey and many others!

Well i am on the mission to start pulling things out of my closet which i have not worn in a long time. this one was a big hit the day i wore it getting lots of lovely compliments. the best part is that i found it in Waste Land Sunday side walk sale and bought it for a mere $1. not bad for a skirt that can go for much more!

• skirt. vintage 70's plaid pastel skirt. waste land $1 
• top. h&m charcoal tank. $7
• necklace. vintage 70's amber pendant gold necklace. $?
• ring. gold antique over-sized ring. gift
• shoes. vintage 80's Nine West western boots. $6

Grand total for outfit minus necklace: $14

I have pondered for a while on doing a "how much does an outfit cost" post (no pun intended with the photo above! kind of funny..), but i just never did do it. but now i'll give it a go since i basically raise my child on one income; i've always had to juggle a very strict budget for our little family. i want to encourage other mothers out there and just young ladies in general that you don't need allot of money to put a cute outfit together! 

My friend Zoe does this very well too! check out her blog HERE!

Wishing you a great afternoon....gisela

WE'RE BAAAACK...

(Coconut Grove in Miami)

Hi all! Zoe and I are back from our trip to Miami. we just landed on Monday late night. we are currently trying to get back into the swing of things. that 3 hour time difference can sure mess with your internal clock, i can't imagine a European trip which has a 12 hour difference! 

As you can see i did 0 blogging while away. it was way to hectic, i think i estimated my time there incorrectly. i always do that, i over book all my trips! this particular trip was not a pleasure one, we were visiting Zoe's uncle who's in the hospital. thankfully we enjoyed our time with family and getting to visit with him. i appreciate any prayers you can send his way for a full recovery! Zoe's already itching to get back soon, which will be in the summer. i always dread the 2 months without her, but that's how things go...

Since i've gotten my iphone i have been in love the instagram app. it's quickly replaced my camera! i think mostly because it's always on me, and it's so easy to share. i have to constantly remind myself to use my regular camera though, i don't want to miss out on taking my photos more professionally. 

I'm going to bring back my week in pictures blog post which i know i've mentioned on doing before; but now that i am using my instagram app almost daily i think i can stay on top of doing this blog post weekly! you can view some past ones here & here.

I wish i would of taken allot more pictures then this, but here's a peek at our time there via instagram. i'm going to share more from my regular camera later!

The following are a constant eat in Miami, Cuban pastries and coffee with milk better known as Cafe Con Leche! Miami'ans fuel there! super cheap and super good.

My best friend Viv took me to have cupcakes at the cutest cupcake shop in Coral Gables, one of my favorite areas in town. cupcake shops have popped up everywhere, seriously! they served it with the coolest disposable wooden spoon.

Zoe's little brother Zak. they are piratically twins 9 years apart.

Viv's beautiful dog Gracie. miss her already (you to Viv!)

Zoe's sister basically, Viv's daughter. they've grown up together since birth!

I miss them already. overall it was a good trip, especially being able to be there for Zoe's uncle.

I'm preparing for a shop update today. hope your all having a great day!

gisela

HELLO! MY FIRST POST ON NEW BLOG HOME!

Hello friends! so we have officially moved here from our old blog home from bella  vintage! for new readers you can read HERE on why we have moved to a new home and transitioned to a new name.

So as you can see all our post has moved with us and we are still in the process of fully updating this new blog. i am still working on listing our favorite blog reads, our about me section and other miscellaneous updates. thanks for baring with us on this new transition! I can't wait to start regular blogging hopefully tonight while waiting for our plane to Miami. i also plan on posting some Miami blogging as well! 

I am brainstorming new weekly blog post and hope i can meet my next goal of regular blogging on our little corner of the internet. Well we our literally leaving to the airport in a hour will be back soon!

gisela

MISHA LULU SPRING 11

Misha LuLu's Spring 2011 look book is up! as always Karen takes you on a fantastic voyage with the prettiest prints in the softest fabrics and shows you the world through Misha LuLu's eyes. 

It has been an amazing journey for me to see first hand how much hard work, creativity, and dedication that goes into the making of this unique and one of a kind brand. It makes you appreciate to buy from Independent Designers.

These are just a few favorites, i love the whole line!  

And i spy some blogging mamma's adorable kids!

Penelope from Pippi Parade 

Soul, True and Brave from Cakies 

Jimena from Color Land

Greta from Hi Happy Panda

And of course beautiful Bela from Misha LuLu Blog

For stores and locations go to mishalulu.com

gisela.

CREATURE OF COMFORT

I'm so tired of California weather. i'm done with the cold, i'm done with the rain, i'm done with it being over cast. these are the moments my Miami blood kicks in and my skin thirst sunshine!

So in these internal days of no sunshine, my dressing in cute girly dresses motivation is way down and i become a creature of comfort; throwing on my jeans and hoodie or sweater top. 

In this case my newly bought vintage raglan mickey sweater has been on my back the whole weekend. i love how it's already very much broken into and it is so soft and comfortable to wear. i was going to add it to this weeks vintage pile to hit the store; but i decided it was a keeper since i had the same exact  one when i was a little girl. here's hoping for more sunshine...pretty please.

SWEATER: vintage 1980's mickey raglan 

JEANS: Gap bell bottoms. bought at thrift.

T-SHIRT: heather Alternative Apparel tee.

CLOGS: Mia

What's your favorite comfortable wear?

gisela

RACHEL ANTONOFF FOR BASS

I am so loving the new collaboration between Bass and Rachel Antonoff! Bass was huge when i was in middle school and high school, basically late 80's early 90's. all my "preppy" friends had a pair and i always wanted a pair of the classic oxford in black and white. the price tag then was still hefty so momma could not spill those type of beans.

The great thing about Bass is that they've always stayed true to there designs, never changing them just tweaking them in color or slightly in design. they are a brand that has has stood the test of time.  

I love the pink and white patent leather ones for Zoe. i would totally sport the pair with the little bow, so cute and girly! i think i may eventually get me those classic oxfords but now in the brown tones..

the classic oxfords in cocoa

gisela

A GIRL AND HER DOG

How cute are they?! my favorite moments are at home hanging out with both of them; i cherish all those moments! 

I just noticed Zoe's shoes matched Cody's sweater, a pretty coincidence. it's so nice to see her in girly flats besides her staple of sneakers on her feet. she looks so grown up! love you my sweet girl!

xoxo, mom