FASHION WEEK SPRING 12 FAVORITES

I've been anticipating fashion week, waiting in excitement to see what designers have up their sleeves for spring 12. so far from what i've seen there is an 1920's, 30's influence at Vena Cava and Imitation of Christ. the beautifully simple tailored looks from Steven Alan. his clothing is perfect for everyday wear and layering; love the basic silhouettes and that he has yellow and teal in this collection, a favorite color palette. Gary Graham eclectic, vintage, layered and soft fabrics, i want the floral jacket. Lastly Richard Chai's range of prints and cut out pieces, the floral romper...amazing.  

Imitation of Christ

Vena Cava

Steven Alan

Gary Graham

Richard Chai

Who are your favorites so far?

gisela

source: style.com, nymag.com

MISHA LULU FALL 11 // PART DUEX

Oh my goodness i can't take so much cuteness! here's part duex of some of the pictures Karen sent me from the whole Misha LuLu fall 2011 collection. this look-book is one of my favorite editorials so far, although they are always really great! i really dig the floral back ground, all that amazing pyrex collection, top hats and the school shots. 

Karen never disappoints! Check out the full 4 collections HERE. and to find out where to buy, click HERE. 

gisela

ORLA KIELY FALL 11 LOOKBOOK

I went lookbook happy when i went through Orla Kiely's latest collection. She has definitely now become one of my top favorite simplistic / vintage inspired current designers besides Marc Jacobs. LOVE the pop of color sprinkled in along with the over-sized buttons and pockets! The bird screen print on the top is also a favorite. The sweater knit shift dress with the two pockets in taupe makes my heart pitter-patter. Her clothing is so easy to wear and as a busy working mom, that's my kind of clothing. I want all of these pieces, which means she hit it out of the ball park this season!

gisela

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

MISHA LULU FOR HELLO KITTY!!

Have you guys heard about all the cuteness happening over in Misha LuLu land?! Misha LuLu is collaborating with Hello Kitty starting this fall. it's definitely a marriage made in kid heaven. it's a great collaboration for both brands. Karen really hit it out of the ball park really meshing and representing both brands well. Hello Kitty never looked cuter visiting Misha Land. Karen put a teaser out, but i'm sure i'll be posting a blog full of all my favorites from the complete fall collection. for now you can go to her blog to see a few more pictures of the Home Spun collection of Misha LuLu for Hello Kitty! 

Check out more photos and announcement HERE!

And Karen congratulations my friend, i'm so happy for you! 

gisela

NOSTALGIA: KITSCH FABRICS

Happy Monday! one of my favorite vintage creations was the use of Kitsch fabrics mostly used in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. my top favorites are the indian and cowboy fabrics of the 50's as well as kittens, horses and woodland creature fabric prints. i do "self" high fives in the air when i come across them in my vintage hunting adventures. i don't run into them as much as i would want to, but i have a great one coming to the shop this week!


At the moment i am contemplating producing a small run of hand made simple designs made up in Kitsch fabric prints on Etsy. but i'm not sure if it would coincide with my plans of producing my first ready to wear collection; basically is it smart to do so. i've also have had a hard time sourcing the prints that i want at wholesale prices. the two i'm currently in love with i've only found retail. 


The following are some favorites that are actual vintage Kitsch fabrics, if only the vintage fabrics would be attached with whole sale prices...

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I also came across this cute shift dress in one of my favorite type of Kitsch prints.

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And i love this one from our shop, vintage 60s Kitsch day out dress

gisela