NEW MEXICO ADVENTURE

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We are still savoring the last few weeks we have left of summer vacation around these parts...when my friend Amy told Zoe and i we can tag along on a road trip to New Mexico, we jumped at the chance to do it. this year we were not able to do the "family" summer vacation like we have previous years, but it's nice to at least go on a road trip to a state we've only driven across for a few days. it is still a working trip for me, i just can't take any breaks at the moment. but i am looking forward to checking out the beautiful national park called White Sands New Mexico pictured above, breath taking no?! we are also staying in a small mountain town called Cloudcroft where you can just smell the fresh pine scented air, and see wild life around you. they literally only have mom and pop shops, no Starbucks here. 

I'm glad Zoe and i get this little summer adventure before we get back into the grind of school and the fall retail season. working really hard the next few weeks in preparation for it. 

Any of you have any summer adventures happening? would love to hear about it!

gisela

COLOR INSPIRATION: MOD ORANGE

Bright colors are my favorite. some of my favorite color combinations come right out of the 60's Mod era. i love the bright colors the designers used then. from the bright yellows to the bright greens and of course this gorgeous Mod orange, even the white then seemed so crisp and bright!

yarn above i use for shop packages. those killer vintage 60's patent leather heels coming soon to the shop. vintage 1960's mod jacket part of my personal collection a favorite!

gisela

INSPIRED: LEE RADZIWILL

I never new how stylish Jackie Kennedy's younger sister Lee Radziwill was. along side her sister she was not over shadowed, in my opinion she held her own and is stunning. i say is because even at the tender age of 73 she looks amazing. i love the clean and simple style that she had. favorites above is that amazing white Mod Suit and the Sailor Skirt with the knee high socks, love. her cheek bones seem to be her trade mark. all the Bouvier women are just gorgeous and seem to all have been born with their own style....

gisela

source: most fanpix.com, zimbio.com

DOMINIQUE VER EECKE / FALL 11

Dominique Ver Eecke does it again, he designs kids clothing that i would want in adult size! i always say this about two kid designers both Dominque and Misha LuLu. where else can you find such fun and whimsical kids clothing. in a sea of very simple and over the top "cutesy" kids clothes, it's refreshing to have designers such as Dominque Ver Eecke and Misha LuLu use bold eye catching and unique prints for kids. after all, which kid wouldn't like ducks, elephants, monkeys & kitty cats be used in a very cool non-cheesy way! i'm sure us mom's would be the ones appreciating this more. the garment silhouettes are not only chic, but look very comfortable to be in and very fun to wear.

My favorite in the bunch is the black & white star burst design dress and the a-line swan dress above. these are the times i wish these designers were around so i could of dressed Zoe in their darling clothes. oh well, now if they can only make it in my size!

Visit Dominque Ver Eecke website for the full fall 11 look-book photographed by Bieke Depoorter and past collections. you mama's out there will fall in love!

http://www.dominiquevereecke.be

gisela

all pictures courtesy of Dominque Ver Eecke photos by Bieke Depoorter 

A WORK IN PROGRESS...

I did not want to lag behind on blog post since i've never been the most consistent person at blogging, but time management has not been my strongest suit. these two have been my encouragement these last few months since i've been working at home full-time. they are definitively the tool God uses in my life to forge full speed ahead. i am so thankful Zoe has been able to work for me as a model and Cody is there just to look cute and of course bring joy to our day! i can't ask for a better family...

Working on the consistency, i really do enjoy blogging as an creative  stir of ideas and outlet!

gisela

ITEM OF THE WEEK: MOD STYLE

1. vintage 1960's little black mod dress gisela&zoe the vintage shop

2. Juicy Coutre r-black cocktail ring

3. House of Harlow 1960 "Nicole" sunglasses

4. Jeffrey Campbell platforms 

The 1960's is definitely one of my favorite era's for vintage. some of my most favorite designers came out of the era, Pierre Cardin, Ossie Clark, Mary Quant AND the list goes on and on. i could have definitely been born then and have been very happy fashion wise..

At least we can find some newer designed items influenced from then. House of Harlow glasses is getting it right at decent price points, and if i had a shoe budget of $200 a month, Jeffrey Campbell would be getting most of it!

gisela

HIGH WAISTED COMFORT

Hi there! it's been a while since i did an outfit post. since my poor camera's death i have been slowly started getting familiar with my new camera. as you can see i'm still trying to get the quality right. all the camera lingo like aperture and shutter can get very confusing and overwhelming for me. but eventually i'll get the pictures looking like i want them to.

Well summer has definitely hit southern California! and without A.C. in le car the most comfortable or least amount of clothing needs to be worn. in my case comfort is what i'm going for. i flipped when i scored these palazzo pants circa 90's for $1, score! they are high waisted just as i love my pants and very flowy and comfortable. tank's are the big must around these parts and this loose fitting vintage one was the perfect pairing. i layered some necklaces, pulled and slicked my hair back and was ready to face the heat wave. can't wait to cut my hair very short soon, it's going to feel so good!

bottoms: vintage 90's palazzo pants 

top: vintage 70's slinky tank

shoes: western clogs, Vince Camuto

accessories: heart necklace, very old Target//vintage 70's medallion

necklace//faux onyx ring, F21

gisela