Diamonds in the Desert
The Luxury Jones Coachella Collection 2013 Trunk Show
Saturday, March 23rd 12pm-5pm
Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, Ca 90291
Tulum Oil
1/3oz bottle $42
Littledoe hat on the cover of Vogue España…available soon at Principessa xo
Inn Paradiso
975 Mojave Lane
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 239-2800
www.innparadiso.com
It’s been a hotbed of activity here at Princi this week…and it’s only Wednesday! We kicked the week off with a visit from the lovely Niki of Luxury Jones fame (along with her little pup Carlos)…she dropped off more boots (yay!!) and a bevy of new styles she’d been working on just for us! Then we all fell madly in love with Bosley, Cari’s adorable mini poodle. Then there were all the shipments! Off-the-charts sexy Sophia Loren-esque body-hugging dresses from Ticci Tonetto, Jen’s Pirate Booty bags (I’d like one of each please), some insane Mikal Winn one-of-kind cuffs, intoxicating new scents from Ebba’s new Boho Collection, and the sold-out Otis & Maclain aztec print skirt is now back in stock! So basically we’re just bracing ourselves for a crazy (fun) weekend…you’ve got to love summer in Venice :)
I’m always so inspired by street fashion…the way everyday girls interpret the trends (or buck them all together) and put their own unique spin on them. In my opinion, the best site for this real-life fashion voyeurism is still The Sartorialist. If you don’t already have it bookmarked, you should! The photography is beautiful, the peeps are relatable (for the most part) and you can’t help but get inspired by these women (and men) of all ages and the creative ways they make a statement.
It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for great packaging…and these teas are a perfect example. I came across Twysted Thystle while browsing Etsy and instantly fell in love with these teas! Each label is hand-drawn by their illustrator Heather and depicts all the herbs that are in that particlar tea…love that. The company is totally green, and totally run by women…mothers, sisters, and daughters. They also boast a Certified Aromatherapist, Deb Garnett, who has been studying herbs for health and healing for over 15 years, so you can be assured these teas will deliver. While they’re based in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the teas are available to everyone via their Etsy shop here.
Mara Hoffman Crochet maxi Dress available at Principessa
Something about the summer months just makes me want to layer it on…jewelry, that is. Definitely for those in the “more is more” camp, I just love the way layers of vintage jewels pair with a simple tee or flowy maxi dress. Rings, bangles, necklaces…the more the merrier…so stop by Principessa and get that collection started! xo
Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ better than adding your favorite pair of denim shorts back into rotation. The perfect accompaniment to just about any top you can think of, a great pair of denim shorts can be the foundation of a casual summer wardrobe (especially when you live by the beach). This year it seems there are more styles than ever to choose from…classic cut-offs, high waisted, floral prints, hippie patch-work, distressed, destroyed…you name it. Whatever your flavor, we’re serving it up…and here’s just a few for inspiration :)
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There’s nothing I love more than the story behind a great vintage piece. Our own Shane H. was rockin’ this belt at work the other day and I have to say I had a serious case of belt envy. Especially when she told me it belonged to her dad when he was 12! The story goes that he was working with the rodeo in Tempe, AZ back in ’74 when he was injured and wound up in the hospital. A visit from the reigning Rodeo Queen quickly lifted his spirits as she gave him well wishes and inscribed the back of his favorite belt…lucky kid, and lucky Shane.
We’ve added a new section to our website called ‘Local Love’ where we’ll feature products made exclusively in Venice, CA. It’s a special call-out to all the super talented local designers whose beautiful wares grace our Abbot Kinney boutique and our online store. Watch for many more ‘Local Love’ products coming soon! xx
above: Chan Luu Wrap Bracelets, available at Principessa
photo courtesy of Chan Luu Blog :)
all dresses: Bonnaire Corgan for Principessa
photographer: Pascal Shirley
model: Stella Luna
hair & make-up: Helen Nishimura
FOOTNOTE (2012) – x / 175
xylene transfer on paper, 22 x 30 inches
signed & numbered
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96441949/footnote
*all images in post courtesy of Upstate’s website youreupstate.com
Many Will See by Amanda Urrego, now available at Principessa!
Principessa Vintage cuffs…available now in-store and coming soon to principessavenice.com
Must. Have. This. Book.
We’re loving Ralph Lauren’s 1920′s inspired Spring 2012 collection…an abundance of florals, pastels, and flowing silhouettes bring feminine and pretty back to the forefront…a movement we’ve readily embraced at Principessa!
We’re so diggin’ all the sexy new spring styles from Citizens of Humanity at Princi right now, and like everyone else we’re especially obsessed with the floral prints! The cropped jeans are crazy cute and the shorts are off the charts!! Get a jump start on that spring wardrobe and grab a pair while they’re still around :)
When Niki Dimitras (the clever mastermind behind Luxury Jones) drops off new boots, we revert to kids-in-a-candy-store around here. Each pair has a personality all it’s own, made from vintage western boots and adorned with vintage belts, scarves, and various other treasures. You know we’re suckers for anything one-of-a-kind here at Principessa, and these Luxury Jones boots fit the bill perfectly. Genius. Thanks Niki! xo
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Get a jump start on Valentines Day with Jacquie Aiche’s herkimer diamonds. I love the rawness of these gems (prong set in gold vermeil) and the fact that no two are exactly alike…it’s what makes each piece so special, beautiful, and one of a kind…just like you xo
Absolutely loving this vintage lambskin fringe top (courtesy of Madley)…especially the logo! It’s the original “Double R”…only in this case it stands for “Range Rider”…what’s not to love about that?? Be sure to stop by the store to check out all the other amazing one-of-a-kind vintage!
Local designer Naomi Strauss (an avid surfer and absolute sweetheart) is an angel in my book…she’s created my dream bag line. The perfect blend of boho & preppy, these bags are made of reclaimed army canvas and deadstock materials. They remind me of the perfectly aged LL Bean totes I grew up with back East, but with enough edge to give them a little street cred. The overnight bags are perfect for a weekend getaway and the italian tote has two side compartments for wine (at least that’s how I see it)…genius.
you’ve seen them in Vogue, Bazaar, and on countless fashion blogs…and now you can buy them at Principessa…TODAY!! (still unpacking the box!!)
The ever-so-sexy, uber-cool and always stunning Erin Wasson modeling her Spring/Summer 2012 Low Luv jewelry…coming soon to Principessa in Venice and online at principessavenice.com.
p.s. i want every piece!
just daydreaming about taking a couple months off and hitting the road kerouac-style in a vintage airstream like one of these…happy trails xo
Perhaps THE most blogged-about pair of jeans on the planet right now…Mother Denim’s ‘the Looker’ in ‘Day in Paradise’ print…coming to Principessa next month.
We. Can’t. Wait.
Wishing you all things beautiful in 2012…
Love,
Principessa xo
New colors available in our best-selling Chan Luu silk & cashmere scarves…with dozens more colors to choose from in the store…and soon on our website too! Sure to become a wardrobe staple, these scarves are light as air, soft as silk, and completely seasonless. From the slopes to the beach, or the plane to the pool, these scarves are pure perfection.
Sculptor-artist-jewelry designer Mikal Winn makes magic from his 29 Palms studio in the Mojave Desert. Inspired by the glittering bounty flowing from the treasure chests in the Indiana Jones movies, Mikal hand-crafts every piece to create one-of-a-kind show stopping jewels for the treasure hunter in all of us. Part brutalist, part fairy tale, every piece Mikal creates is sure to add just the right amount of amazing to any outfit.
Love, love, love this shoot by Steven Meisel of George Harrison’s son Dhani and Russian super model Sasha Pivovarova for Fashion Rocks. Love.
loving this rebecca taylor dress…the perfect blend of sexy & sweet ♥
available in-store and online at principessavenice.com $295
Introducing the Vosbig knot bracelet, made in Venice exclusively for Principessa.
Each bracelet is hand crafted by local artisan Liza Vosbigian (we love her!) and no two are alike…choose from 14k gold fill, sterling silver or brass.
*currently available in-store only
