fashion forward by going backward: Daughters of Simone

 

By the end of this year alone I will have attended 5 weddings. Being in my mid-20s I think that is probably the norm. What is NOT the norm, however, are these fantastic vintage wedding dresses by Daughters of Simone. This San Francisco based company was founded by two other 20 somethings with a huge sense of style. Tired of the typical wedding dress, these ladies fashion new wedding dresses from old ones, achieving a soft, sheik, vintage appeal.

While a wedding is not in my near future plans, I do know a few more blushing-brides-to-be that will be soon in the hunt for the perfect dress. Above are a few of my favorites from Daughters of Simone. Many are one-of-a-kind and already sold out. Their collection--which also includes vintage accessories--is available via their website daughtersofsimone.com or through their etsy shop.

Daughters of Simone is going backwards to push the limits of fashion creativity--and its working for me. I may have to get married soon, if only just to buy a dress!

she floats

she floats.
buoyant and breathtaking
like a petal wafting
both above the earth 
and deep below its surface.

she floats.
spirited and soulful
moving with the rhythm 
of the effortless
purposeful sea.

she laughs
radiant and real.
the sound of inside smiles.
and it is here 
you may drown
as nothing exists
before nor after 
that eternal bliss.
and it is why

she floats.


happy golden birthday to my soul sister. xo, liks

photo :: unknown 

i will follow the sun

i will follow the sun.
take me under,
blind me.
without cover,
you will find me.
burnt,
blistered,
baked,
in a blanket of heat.
my only relief will be
the sea.
and still
i find you there.
so i dive deep,
to follow the sun.

photo :: brandy-alia 
lyrics :: lika

on the road

 

san jose :: santa cruz :: san francisco :: humboldt/burnt ranch :: sonoma

i'm off.
solo mish.
nor-cal awaits.
hope to regain
some much needed
peace,
perspective, 
passion.



from great traveler/writer/poet/maniac jack kerouac, while he was on the road:

"what is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. but we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies."

"there was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars."

"the best teacher is experience and not through someone's distorted point of view."



be back in 10...xo

wanderlust

anyway you slice it, travel remains a wander-ful, lust-ful necessity. 

i'll be heading out on a 10-day nor-cal road trip in a couple days #solomissions. i hope to get motivated to go even further. to all the homies floating around our humble planet, just keep swimming. to those stuck in limbo, let this move you. 

the further you go, the closer you get to understanding humanity and yourself. . .all the while growing creative inspiration.

SEVEN IMAGES TO INSPIRE WANDERLUST