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Sleepwalking

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I showed you a sneak peak last week, so here is the rest... a simple little shoot I did at my house a few weeks ago with Brianna at Look Models SF. It was a wonderfully cozy rainy afternoon, and I was glad to be photographing inside instead of outside. We had plans to go outside, but it was just raining too hard. We'll have to save part two for a sunny day.

~~I'll be uploading these and more from this shoot on my website soon, so stay tuned for that.~~ Photos from this shoot are now on my my website.

Moonlight

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:53:00 +0000

Vanessa Bruno's Spring Summer 2012 collection film is the latest love of my life. Starring Kate Bosworth and directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, the film is about "A stellar girl, a radiant girl who clutches onto the moon and arrives in an unknown land, on unmarred ground, as immaculate as her white ensemble.

Is this the end of reality, the beginning of a dream?"

You can read more about the story here.

The beautiful piece of music you hear is 'Awakening' by Sebastien Schuller. I think I've found a new artist to love.

Wakey wakey

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Umm hello but how cute is this? Just what I need on this rainy Tuesday morning ;)

(found via incredible things)

Project room.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:03:00 +0000

I started decorating my bedroom walls a litttttllle bit over the weekend (i've had bare walls since i repainted my room in october! eek!). So far I've hung some book pages from vintage books (who suffered for the cause) over my bed a la this bedroom. I'm also contemplating somehow draping a garland around the pages so it doesn't look so plain with the pages hanging on the wall all by themselves. Other than that, I have a few pictures that need to be hung... just have to figure out where/how I want to place them. Shoot me with your best ideas!

A House In Ireland

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:43:00 +0000

And once again, the Internet has bombarded me with possible contenders for my future home. This one reminds me of Jane Eyre...

(photos by andrew bush)

Friday.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Hello, hello! So it's Friday and that's pretty awesome, right? Here's a photobooth picture of me I took one afternoon a few weeks ago after a successful thrift outing. It was also a day where my eyeliner magically came out good without me even trying; a happy day, indeed. I seem to have a penchant for taking happy pictures of myself on the computer throughout the day. I hardly ever use Instagram, so I guess it's somewhat justified?

Looking back at this picture reminds me of how badly I need to get my bangs trimmed. I can't see without pushing them to the side now. As a side note, if you're in the market for a flannel shirt, I highly recommend this one from Urban Outfitters. I have two and my mom and I share them. Can you say COZY?!

Les Matins Verts

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:29:00 +0000

What is it about breakfast and beds that makes them so photogenic? I don't know, but that's why I love Les Matins Verts. Les Matins Verts is a new Tumblr "Of indoor plants, breakfast, cozy domesticity and gentle morning light." Oh mornings, you are my fave.

(photos featured, in order of appearance: one: ema čulík, two: yani semerdzhieva, three: sayaka minemura, four: yen, five: hannah queen, six: emma sullivan)

Amy Borrell

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Nothing is putting me in a better mood this Wednesday more than the fact that it's Wednesday (hump day!) and Amy Borrell's whimsical illustrations. As a side note, can you BELIEVE it's February already?

Hello sweet thing.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

Cooking has never really been my cup of tea (although i will go into a baking marathon every now and then), but what does that matter? I still want this pretty kitchen.

(found via curious constellation)

Pink house.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:05:00 +0000

I blogged about the photo shoot I did at this house back in June and FINALLY got the rest of the film from that day developed last week. Don't get too excited... it's just pictures of the house by itself, no model, nothing fancy. I am completely fascinated by this little pink house. You have no idea how bad I want to see what the inside looks like.

Weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:52:00 +0000

This looks like a fine place to spend the weekend. A very fine place indeed.

HAPPY FRIDAY FOLKS! Make it a good one :)

xo.

(image from through the noise to the sea)

Dollhouse

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:56:00 +0000

(the strong)

(miniature rose garden)

(mini eden tienda)

(master henriks)

I made the mistake of looking up dollhouses on Etsy yesterday (who knew there were so many on the market?!). And now I'm sharing my findings with you! When I was little, I desperately wanted a dollhouse (still do, actually). Add that to the list of living in a tree house and owning my own cupcake shop. Someday, someday...

Quail Country Antiques

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

I cannot tell you how many times I've driven by this little antique shop, Quail Country Antiques, without giving it a second thought. A few weeks ago, under some sort of epiphany, Mom and I decided to stop by and check it out. Man oh man am I glad we did. Furniture + knick knacks + books galore. My mom reminisced about all the childhood toys she got rid of that are now valuable, while I snapped away and caressed everything in sight.

I know this doesn't really fit in with the rest of the post, but I just LOVE my new shoes!

wearing thrifted dress, bloomers are steve madden, tights are hue, and shoes are from urban outfitters.

And sometimes film makes me very very happy.

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

I picked up a few rolls of film today from my latest photo shoot. And this is one of the images. Sometimes film makes me cry (like when an entire roll comes back blank). And sometimes (like now) film makes me very very happy. I'm excited to share the rest soon!

Model is Brianna at Look SF.

PS. Thanks Mom for doing the French braid!

Vivetta Spring Summer 2012

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:07:00 +0000

Vivetta's new Spring Summer 2012 collection has me dreaming in pastels. That and watermelon... yum.

(found via calivintage)

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noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:01:00 +0000

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Cozified

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Mother nature has greeted us with some much needed rain these past few days and I couldn't be more excited. I've bundled up in my favorite oversized sweater and am ready for a lazy Friday. Soup, movies, nights spent in... sounds to me like just what the doctor ordered up this weekend ♥.

What are you up to this weekend?

Candy girl

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:07:00 +0000

In another life, I'd like to imagine myself being cool and edgy enough to pull off a look like this, but in reality, I am truly a big fat chicken (besides, i don't think dark hair and pastels really mix...). But back to the point now: how utterly delightful is this model's hair? Dream hair.

PS. I may or may not have the song Sugar Sugar stuck in my head after writing this post. Just sayin'.

(images from wildfox couture here and here)

Mr. Elephant, I'd be much obliged

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:31:00 +0000

Channeling a Full House character of some sort...

So basically an outfit like this would have excited me when I was about... five. And it still does. The shirt especially. Even if it mildly resembles this shirt. And up until a few years ago, I wouldn't be seen within a 50 mile radius of a shirt with an elephant on it. Go figure. It's made from sweatshirt material, so it's comfy, cozy, and just warm enough that I can get away with not wearing a jacket outside. I'm fairly certain I wore an exact replica of this outfit in 1st grade, but that's beside the point. What's dressing up if you can't have fun? I'm sure any self-respecting five-year-old girl would approve.

shirt is from urban outfitters, dress worn as skirt c/o ruche, navy brown vinty oxfords c/o le bunny bleu, socks are from target, bow is from h&m, earrings are by nichol von papen.

Club Monaco Spring 2012

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:04:00 +0000

Dreaming of spring...

I know what you're thinking: Club Monaco?! And that's what I thought when I saw this post over on Fashion Gone Rogue. But tis Club Monaco nonetheless. I've never paid much attention to Club Monaco, but after this glorious spring 2012 campaign, maybe I should??

(shot by serge leblon, starring sasha pivovarova)

New additions

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:12:00 +0000

The past few weeks, there have been a few new additions to my room and wardrobe. I'm in the midst of redecorating my room; little by little making some small changes like new pictures, new trinkets, etc.

Owl cross stitch wall art from Urban Outfitters on sale for $5... score. And a teddy bear I've had since I was a wee little one.

Penny loafers from Banana Republic. (no doubt will try to recreate this outfit with them)

Candles in mason jars.

Nancy Drew books from my mom's collection, given to me by my mom. (took a trip down memory lane with these; they were my favorite childhood books).

Hello beauty

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:16:00 +0000

Nothing stirs up the spirit of wanderlust in me as much as these pictures of Prague by .natasha. on Flickr.

Additionally, nothing stirs up a happier spirit in me other than the fact that today is Thursday, which is almost Friday, which is almost the weekend :)

Schoolgirl, new girl

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000

Luurvvving the vintage schoolgirl vibe from this shoot by Calvin Ma.

Speaking of schoolgirl, which rhymes with new girl, has anyone been watching New Girl? I don't watch TV much, but I've been catching up on the past few episodes on Hulu.

photography: calvin ma
styling: aleza guiriba
makeup: bianca rubi
model: brandilyn at stars

One fine day

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Thrifting days with my mom are, by far, my favorite. This particular day wasn't exactly a thrifting day... we just stopped by College Ave. Crossroads to trade in some clothes (and get a few new ones...). But it was a fine day nonetheless. At one point in the car, the temperature read 70 degrees! In January! Imagine that. I guess that's why people pay to live in California :)

After our trip to Crossroads, we took a few blog pictures for no other reason than we were in the mood. 70 degree weather and sunshine, plus trading in old clothes for new ones (i swear, trading clothes is the best invention ever; thank you crossroads!) can put anyone in a good mood.

I got these pants at Urban Outfitters last week; originally $49, marked down to $20, with an additional 50% off. $10 pants. Now THAT puts me in a good mood. And if that jumping picture doesn't scream good mood, then I don't know what does.

My beautiful mom getting in on the outfit post action :)

I LOVE the back + detailing of this sweater!

Random neighborhood cat.

i'm wearing: sweater, pants, and shoes from urban outfitters; belt is thrifted. mom's wearing shirt from urban outfitters, thrifted true religion jeans and shoes, and socks from j. crew.

Imaginary Love

noreply@blogger.com (The Drifter and the Gypsy) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000

Hello, hello! I hope your weekend was swell.

Lately I've been swooning over the work of photographer, Jan Scholz, especially this shoot of his, 'Imaginary Love.' I want want want to live in that room!