Old clothes, poetry, music and the beauty of the natural world inspire me to be present and yet transcend time at the same time. Every day in each moment we have the opportunity to create magic in myriad ways and for me clothing is such a deep part of that. What character do I feel today? What am I going to make and give to the world? An outfit in itself can be a work of art...I guess that is what is meant by style...how we collage together clothes out of how we feel emotionally and physically. It is magic really, the creation of a beautiful illusion that we present to the world that affects those around us. The ability to create is one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings, so in my small way I hope by offering wonderful clothes and old goods I can inspire those who come across my shop to dream their dreams and create their own magic.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves~

Wonderful new stuff in the shop! I will be adding all of this stuff throughout the next couple of days along with tons of other new stuff this week and next! A theme of gypsies seems to keep appearing, along with Moroccan and Central and South American themes as well.


I was born in the wagon of a travelin' show
My mama used to dance for the money they'd throw
Papa would do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel
Sell a couple bottles of Doctor Good

Gypsies, tramps and thieves
We'd hear it from the people of the town
They'd call us gypsies, tramps and thieves
But every night all the men would come around
And lay their money down

Picked up a boy just south of Mobile
Gave him a ride, filled him with a hot meal
I was sixteen, he was twenty-one
Rode with us to Memphis
And papa woulda shot him if he knew what he'd done

I never had schoolin' but he taught me well
With his smooth southern style
Three months later, I'm a gal in trouble
And I haven't seen him for a while
I haven't seen him for a while

She was born in the wagon of a travelin' show
Her mama had to dance for the money they'd throw
Grandpa'd do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel
Sell a couple bottles of Doctor Good











Monday, August 16, 2010

RIO LOBO AND THE BRIDE OF THE WEST~

Here comes the harvest everyone! I am so excited about the coming autumn and all it entails with harvesting the garden, the weather turning slightly cooler, the leaves changing, Halloween, and toasty fire warmed rooms!
This past week a dear friend, the beautiful Nicole, came to visit Max and I from San Francisco and we went up to the sweet mountain towns of Nederland and Gold Hill to shoot some new stuff for the shop. The pictures turned out so lovely due to the beauty of Nicole and the vibe of the old towns and natural scenery surrounding them. I am so excited about all the new stuff as I mentioned last week in the Gypsy post and will be continually listing these items this week as well as a whole new batch of wonderful stuff!

The Grace Slick Bride of the West Fringe maxi Dress~
The Gold Hill Kickapoo Mini Dress/ Jacket~
The Upside Down Fela Kuti Psychedelic Maxi Dress~

You're love keeps lifting me Higher and Higher 1970s Maxi Dress!
1060s Dobb's Porkpie THE MAGIC IN YOU El Topo Hat~
Journey to Ixtlan Mexican Poncho~
We Dream in Monument Valley 1970s Indian Cardigan~
Rust Never Sleeps 1970s Suede Vest~
Navajo Dream 1970s Striped Maxi Dress~
1970s Rita Coolidge Levi's~

Ethnic Necklace with Batik Strap~

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

YOU'VE GOT THOSE GYPSY EYES~

AMAZING NEW STUFF IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK! I HAVE AROUND 50 NEW PIECES I WILL BE ADDING TO THE SHOP OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. TO START THINGS OFF IS THIS AMAZING COLLECTION OF GYPSY INSPIRED FINERY IN THE VEIN OF NICO, JIMI HENDRIX, STEVIE NICKS AND ANITA PALLENBERG. AUTUMN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER WAITING FOR US ALL TO DUST OFF OUR VELVET, SUEDE AND LEATHER, SO LET'S ALL CELEBRATE MOVING INTO THE HARVEST SEASON AS THE SUMMER SLOWLY FADES DOWN~

VALLEY OF THE KINGS 1970s I MAGNIN VELVET MAXI DRESS
WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS 1970s VELVET AND LACE MAXI SKIRT
THE SPANISH HARLEM INCIDENT 1950s TURQUOISE MEXICAN DRESS
GYPSY EYES COTTON QUILTED 70s VEST
GOLD DUST WOMAN 1970S COTTON ETHNIC DRESS
1970s EXILE ON MAIN STREET HI WAISTED JEANS
VOODOO CHILD PATCHWORK PURSE

Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Magic of Feathers~Headdresses

In the spirit of feathers week, I have selected a vast selection of amazing headdresses which have been worn for thousands of years throughout the cultures of the world. Truly birds are the most amazing and glorious of creatures and humans have celebrated them in the making and wearing of headdresses. I suppose it connects us with the fantastic ability to fly as well as strut our stuff in the myriad colors of nature. I adore feather headdresses and would wear one every day if I could get it together, hehe. Enjoy the splendors of the bird and their glorious feathers.