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

HELLOS!

Happy Wednesday! i know i say this every week but i'm so glad there is only two days left for the weekend! i wanted to do a big blog post but i'm tired and just want to read and go to bed..i have been beat this week not sure why, but i'v practically have been falling asleep on my way home from work..so blog post will come tomorrow..

in some Bella news, i will be making some changes to the pictures for the shop..i've realized working full time and being a single mom i have very limited time to work during the week on le shop..it's hard only having the weekend to book models to do big shoots, re-vamping the vintage and preparing them to post in Etsy..it's well over 8 hours a day of work, so i will be using a half and halfer..showing the clothing styled on models (like we do now) and on a dress form..this will take a huuuge weight of my shoulders and will make life easier for me to work within my hectic schedule and not lose time in posting new items.

from the very beginning i always intended to use a dress form and bought one back in 2003 for that purpose..i never did start my shop right away and unfortunately my form got pretty beat up between moves..but i'm excited now to get a professional one not only for the shoots but for my own creations! yay! it gets here Monday and i can't wait to start shooting with it!


source: we heart it

any opinions on dress forms vs live models..i think both work in my opinion..i feel you get one point of view seeing it on a model styled and the other view is seeing the clean lines of the garments on the dress form best..but input is always welcome!


night night

FOR THE LOVE OF MEXICO: ALEJANDRA QUESADA

my friend Karen blogged about this wonderful designer, check out her post of favorites HERE..when i saw the images and it captured my heart..just as Karen stated her designs are true to herself and her Mexican roots..she lives in Mexico, produces her line there and brings her heritage alive through her clothes so well..i am of Honduran roots and i am very inspired by the weaving, ruffles, embroidery and ribbons that are part of the "typical clothing" of our country...this is why i love Alejandra Quesada's clothes because she incorporates it so well..

she also does the prints for the textile and embroidery in her lines..go check out her stuff here at alejandraquesada.com i'm sure your become a follower..







i want everything on this runway board...you can see all the details she throws in and the colors, textile and hand-painted prints pure art..




this dress is Karen's favorite and i agree...




i have a big project meeting today, it's very exciting...can't wait till it's revealed...hope you guys are having a great weekend!