Sunday, 10 June 2012

A Rainbow Inca Empire

Friday, May 11, 2012

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It has been a full on last six weeks.  With my beloved in Peru recording his new album I have learned what it is like to be a single Mama for a bit and wow, much respect to all the woman who have once walked these shoes.  We are all so brave and as I like to say wild woman!   I feel ~wild~ in so many ways!

Peru had been calling me for many years and in 2008 I was able to make a six week journey down to the land of the Sun.  We were living in New Zealand at the time and the winter rains had just began to greet us.  It seemed like the perfect time to cross the seas.  My partner had been traveling back and forth to Peru since his early 20's so he was of course the perfect travel guide.

The Sacred Valley is exactly that.   There are ruins in every direction so we would journey daily to climb the hills and soak up the energy of these ancient portals.   We ventured all throughout the land staying with  indigenous families who took us in like their own, because of course, we are all family right?

The beauty of the indigenous never cease to capture my heart.  They have been my greatest teachers in this lifetime.  Living so simply and so close to the earth.  Their hearts exploding with love for life and all that surrounds them.   I like to think of them as walking rainbows against the muted earth.  Their clothes are mostly hand woven alpaca and colored with plant dye.  Some of the vintage weavings we have come across are a technology that I never knew existed.  So amazing that those still alive don't even remember how to weave in that manor.   It's just as beautiful to them.  They use the resources that surround them and give thanks like no others!

Ceremony is a big part of the Andean culture.  The despacho is one of my favorite.  A Shaman is present and makes offerings to the mountains (apus), Mother Earth (Pachamana), and other spirits of nature in reciprocity, reverence and thanksgiving.  A despacho is an act of love and a reminder of the connections we share with all beings, elements, spirits, and sacred places.  At the deepest level, it is an opportunity to enter into the essential unity of all things.  The shaman works with Coco leaves and other gifts from the earth along with rainbow confetti.. (i haven't figured out what this is about)!!

Many people of course are being called to these lands to work with the plant medicines.  Ayuhuasca and Huachuma being the main ones.   The Amazonian jungle, home of the Shipibo tribe is the  center for holding Ceremony though you can usually find places to drink medicine all throughout Peru.  These plants have been healing Humans for thousands of years.    With all of the suffering happening on our planet during these times, it's no wonder so many are using these plants as tools and guides in helping us to remember whatever it is our hearts have forgotten.  Someone recently showed me a fashion post where a so called "hip" clothing company made a t~shirt with the words "ayuhuasca, peyote, desert drugs".  This saddened my heart to see the use of the word "drug" for these sacred medicines and what upsets me further is that they are selling these to others spreading this message.  In reality, they are very sacred and powerful medicines that in my opinion should only be taken in South America or by someone who has studied for many, many years with a teacher from the South.  It's an insult to the people and even more of an insult to the plants.  This is where the Ho'o'ponopono comes in!!  We created this!

I could share pages and pages of the beauty that emanates from this ancient civilization.  I am grateful to be making the journey back down to this magical land.  Even more Grateful that I am able to bring my 19 month old daughter down so that she too may bathe in this ancient energy.   I am looking forward to meeting  my lover  and hearing his new sounds along with all of the other beautiful music that is played on every corner.   I am looking forward to spending hours on end at the markets gathering treasures and eating choclo, the best corn ever! I am looking forward to dancing with Pachamama and most of all,  continuing to open my heart to the beauty that is.


Papas


They say we came from the stars. They look like star beings to me!
Uros Island on Lake Titicaca~ an entire island made of reed

Amaru Muru


Ancient Star Portal

Trading Seashells for Crystals

Plant Dyes



The most amazing markets I have ever seen

Magical Weavers
Working with the Shaman
Machu Picchu


Sacred Stones


Despacho Ceremony

An offering Agustin and I made

Ancient Seed Bank


Salt Flats



Purple Maiz
Giving Thanks to all Spirits of the Earth

~ I am excited to be supporting the Andean Indigenous Culture  and will be bringing back some of my favorite Peruvian bling to post in the shop!   See you all mid June!!!  I love you! Ciao~ xx Amy


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Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Nicole Miller Fall 2012
(Favorite looks - Photos via WWD)
This is definitely one of my favorite collections at NY Fashion Week.
I'd wear any of these outfits in a heartbeat! I love the silk blouses & dresses with
those fabulous prints paired with velvet leggings or tights.
I also adore the second look with the sequined top, simply gorgeous. I think this is what's happening on the streets and designers know that. The girl who wears this collection is confident, modern, flirty with a bohemian vibe.
I love the way Nicole Miller has interpreted the Bohemian look
adding her signature style, edgy and sophisticated.
Thoughts?
xo


Esta es una de mis colecciones favoritas de NY Fashion Week. Me pondría todos estas piezas sin pensarlo dos veces! Me encantan las blusas y vestidos de seda con esos estampados preciosos y con leggings de terciopelo o medias oscuras. También me encanto el segundo look con el top de lentejuelas, una belleza! Pienso que estos looks son actuales y son inspirados también en el street style, los diseñadores también ven lo que le gusta a la gente en las calles cuando elaboran una colección.
La chica que vestiría esta ropa definitivamente tiene confianza en si misma, es moderna, coqueta y con un aire bohemio. Me gusta como Nicole Miller ha sabido interpretar el look Bohemio con su toque moderno y sofisticado de siempre.
Que les pareció la colección?
 
 
 
 
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Boho Hair

Boho Hair

Friday, April 20, 2012

There are lots of beautiful hair styles, but the Boho hair has always been my favorite. I love loose and messy braids, as well as romantic and effortless chic hairstyles. I have a collection of pictures that I use as inspiration when I want to braid my hair or create a boho chic look. Sometime ago one of my readers asked me about boho hair styles and I thought about doing this post to share my favorite options with all the lovely boho girls out there.


Hay muchísimos estilos lindos de peinados, pero mi favorito siempre ha sido el estilo bohemio. Me encantan las trenzas sueltas, el cabello desordenado y también el estilo romántico y chic hecho sin mucho esfuerzo. Tengo guardada una colección de fotos de peinados que uso como inspiración cada vez que quiero trenzar mi cabello o recrear el estilo boho chic. Hace un tiempo una de mis lectoras me pidió que le diera ideas para crear un peinado de estilo bohemio y pensé en hacer un post para compartir mis opciones favoritas con todas ustedes.

1. Milk Maid Braid: One of the easiest braids to make. It's super simple yet romantic & chic. This hairdo is great for the Summer when you don't want to have your hair down all the time but yet you want to keep your boho chic look. Here's a quick tutorial to make this braid with a little twist at the end: Milk Maid Braid Tutorial

1. Trenza milk maid: Esta trenza es una de las mas sencillas de hacer. Super simple, romántica y chic. Este peinado es perfecto para el Verano cuando no quieres tener el cabello suelto todo el tiempo por el calor, pero manteniendo el estilo bohemio. Aquí les dejo un video tutorial de como hacer esta trenza: Milk Maid Braid Tutorial

2. Side Braid as Headband: This is another lovely & easy braid you can make yourself. You can recreate this hair style even if you have bangs; here's a tutorial I've found for you:

2. Trenza de lado usada como diadema: Este es otro estilo super lindo y fácil de hacer.
Puedes recrear este estilo aun si tienes cerquillo;
aquí te dejo un tutorial para hacer este peinado: Side Braid with bangs

3. Dutch Braid with pony tail: Another cute way to braid your hair, but with
a little twist, the messy pony tail on the side. The model on the picture above is also wearing a hat which I love because it creates an effortless French-chic look. Here's a tutorial that you can see to get a similar hairdo: Dutch Braid Ponytail Tutorial

3. Trenza Dutch con cola de caballo al costado: Otra linda idea para trenzar tu cabello, pero con una pequeña variación, la cola de caballo al costado. La modelo también lleva un sombrero que me encanta porque crea un lindo look French chic in mucho esfuerzo.
Aquí encontre tutorial para que te des una idea de este peinado:

4. The Fishtail braid: My favorite! Totally Boho and not as hard
to make as it seems. There's a super easy video tutorial to make this braid,
I tried it out and loved it: The Fish Braid Tail

4. Trenza Fishtail: Mi favorita! Totalmente bohemia y no es difícil de hacer
como parece. Aquí les dejo un video tutorial super sencillo que encontré,
ya intenté la trenza y me encantó: The Fish Braid Tail

5. Side Braid: This is classic side braid but a boho twist. The key
of the boho braid is the loose & effortless effect. This hairdo looks
adorable with a headband, exactly like the picture.

5. Trenza al costado: Esta clásica trenza es muy linda y sencilla de hacer,
la única variación es la soltura de la misma. Esta trenza suelta se ve super
boho si la acompañas con una diadema de tela como la modelo en la foto.

6. Turban Headband: A fabric headband is always a nice piece that immediately makes your outfit look boho, even more if the headband is made out of a bold colored fabric or ethnic print. You can wear this kind of headband in any Season plus it looks lovely for any hair type and length.

6. Diadema tipo turbante: Una diadema de tela siempre es una pieza que
inmediatamente le da ese toque boho a cualquier outfit, aun mas si esta hecha
con una tela de color fuerte o con un estampado étnico. La puedes usar en cualquier
estación y luce linda en cualquier tipo de cabello.

7. Chain headpiece: This beautiful headpiece definitely makes a statement. You can wear it with a flowy maxi dress, gladiator sandals and you'll totally look like a Boho babe.

7. Diadema hecha de cadena: Esta hermosa pieza definitivamente llama la atención.
Puedes usarla con un vestido largo y bohemio, sandalias gladiador y
obtendrás un look totalmente boho chic.

8. A flower in your hair: I love this! So cute, romantic & boho at the same time. You can totally do your own flower pin with a piece of fabric in your favorite color or buy one in a soft color palette like the picture to create a super romantic boho look.

8. La flor en tu cabello: Me encanta! Super lindo, romántico y bohemio a la vez.
Tu misma puedes hacer tu propia flor de tela y ponertela en el cabello
o de lo contrario comprar una flor en color pastel como la foto, para crear este
look super romántico y bohemio.

9. Fabric headband & loose waves: This is another classic boho hair style that I love. All you need is a curling iron and a little bit of hair spray. Here's a super easy
video tutorial for you: Loose Waves
Tip: If you don't like to use the curling iron, you can totally braid your hair the night before (2 braids, one on each side) and the following morning you undo the braids and style your hair with hair mousse or serum. The result is pretty similar and it takes less time.

9. Diadema de tela y ondas sueltas: Este es otro peinado muy clásico de estilo
bohemio que me encanta. Todo lo que necesitas es una plancha de hacer rizos
y un poco de spray para cabello. Aquí un video tutorial super fácil
para hacer este peinado: Loose Waves
Tip: Si no te gusta usar la plancha de hacer rizos, entonces puedes trenzar tu cabello la noche anterior (2 trenzas, una en cada lado) y a la mañana siguiente las desatas y con tus manos acomodas tu cabello usando mousse o alguna crema para estilizar el peinado. El resultado es muy similar al de la foto y toma menos tiempo.

10. The floppy hat: This hat is a 'must' piece for every boho girl.
The floppy hat looks lovely with a flowy maxi or mini dress and even
with a simple tee and pair of jeans.

10. El sombrero floppy: Este sombrero es una pieza que toda Boho girl
debe tener. El sombrero floppy luce super lindo con un vestido suelto tipo maxi
o mini y hasta con unos jeans y una t-shirt.

11. The Classic Boho Headband: Another 'must' for a boho girl. You
can choose a braided headband, or one made out of sequins, lace or faux leather.

11. La clásica diadema boho: Otra pieza infaltable para una chica boho. Puedes
escoger entre una diadema trenzada, o una hecha de lentejuelas o cuero sintético.

12. Knit Beret: This piece is not only lovely but it completes the effortless boho look. Depending on the material, you can even wear it in Summer. A beret made out
of cotton is perfect even for a warm weather.

12. Sombrero tejido: Este accesorio no solamente es precioso, si no que
también es perfecto para crear un look bohemio. Se puede usar también en Verano,
especialmente si esta hecho de algodón.

13. knit headband: Love this one, especially during fall/winter. It's cozy, cute and definitely a statement piece. You can wear this headband with your hair down or with a side braid and if your hair is short, you'll look super cute as well.

13. Diadema Tejida: Super linda y perfecta durante otoño-invierno. Esta diadema tejida es abrigadora, femenina y llama la atención por sus detalles. Puedes usarla con el cabello suelto o con una trenza al costado. Se ve muy linda también con el cabello corto


What's your favorite hair style? I'd love to know.
xoxo
Cual es tu estilo favorito?
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Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Friday, May 25, 2012


Two words: Beautiful and inspiring. These photos make me want to spend the weekend enjoying the lovely little things in life such as: A bike ride at the park,
ice cream, strawberry fields, a beautiful sunset and the company of my beloved soulmate.

Any plans for the weekend? Hope you have an awesome one!
xoxo


Dos palabras: Hermoso e inspirador. Estas fotos me inspiran a pasar este fin de semana disfrutando de las cosas simples de la vida como por ejemplo: Un pequeño paseo en bicicleta por el parque, un helado, los campos de fresa, un hermoso atardecer, y la compañía de mi alma gemela.

Tienes planes para el fin de semana? Espero que la pases genial!

Photography by Remi Rebillard
Photo source: Fashionising
 
 
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