Renegade Craft Fair Summer 2013 Sneak Peek: BASIL the GIRL + New Etsy!

 Guess what? My mom, sister, and I will be introducing are very first store: Basil the Girl at the Renegade Craft Fair this summer in SF! We will be selling all the things we love and all DIY: flower crowns, skirts, dream catchers, banners, and more! Our etsy is not completely updated yet but we are so excited so here's a sneak peek :) Stay tuned!

Columbia- Local Natives

Things to do, People to See, Stuff to Make!

September birthdays...

 Sea Of Love- Cat Power 

7/14: rookie roadtrip sf: tavi gevinson!

flower crown: DIY by teri

la fashion district, baby!

flower crown: hand-made by teri!! :)

tank top: gap

cardigan: gap

skirt: hand-me-down from cousin teresa :)

shoes: payless

hello there! Haven't seen you guys in a while.. I've seriously been pretty busy. I finished my chemistry class though! But now I have to start on my summer assignments..anyways though, I went to the LA fashion district today! It was super hot, but totally fun! My mom enjoyed it the most I'm pretty sure because of all the fabric that was there (you could definitely tell from the pictures!) Speaking of my mommy..that's my parents and me (and basil haha) in the 3rd photo. don't we look awesome? Naturally models, stars, I know. hahah! Anyways..so we're still deciding on where to go tomorrow..i want to meet some celebrities! Haha, teri thinks i'm a total dork. Okay, well gotta go eat some grapes now.. haha toodles!

2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair. San Francisco, California.

December 19th, 2010: It was my first time there, and it was amazing. I cannot believe we almost decided not to go because of the pouring rain. I walked in the door, found a huge room with what looked like a never ending supply of inspiration, and thought- yes, this was the place for me.

Almost everything there was handmade, and I felt like I was about to die. There were bags, dresses, cards, stamps, jewelry (clock necklaces!), you name it. What really stood out to me though, (sorry, I don't have pictures) was definitely this beautiful cream flowy dress  with light purple and green flowers on it and also these pair of earrings that hung a corked bottle with pixie dust inside. (darn me for not having my ears pierced!)

I even recognized many of their pieces because they had their own etsy shops as well.

Many of the sellers there were also selling a scarf similar to the one I was wearing so we got to exchange fashion ideas for a while. (!)

It was just the best day ever, and I am definitely going back next year rain or shine- without hesitation.

Oatmeal scarf: Hand- made by my mommy

Snowflake Brooch: Gift

Brown long sleeve: Old Navy

Jean Vest: Borrowed from Teri, Old Navy

Lace skirt: Limited Too

Grey striped tights: Gap

Plaid shoes: Vans

Photos taken by Teri.

Sometimes I imagine myself dancing in the woods and soaring in the sky.

These crowns. Oh, I love them. Whenever I wear them, they make me feel like a true princess. And I'm not even talking about the really glittery ones with big poofy dresses that fall in love with a guy at the end of the movie. I'm talking about the more nature-ful ones that just like to sit in a quiet place to think. To think about the sky, the water, and the view.

My baby cousins actually just came over a few days ago, and this is what I asked one of them.

Me: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Baby Cousin: "A princess."
 

Hey, guess it runs in the family.

 I had to cover that spot because when I was jumping down from that cemented ledge, my skirt flew up.. and I'm sure you know what got exposed.. Enjoy!

These photos are taken by Teri in our backyard.  

Brown buttoned tank top: Gap

White tank top: Gap

Brown lace skirt: Hand-made by my mommy

Ivory beaded bracelet: Gift, from the Philipines

Taupe shoes: Old Navy

Twig crown: Hand-made from a nearby tree

Just a few inspirational photos.

Conservatory of Flowers. San Francisco, Ca.

I absolutely loved it there. Everytime I step in, it feels like I'm in a magical place. There's just so much to see; flowers, leaves, animals, and all sorts of colors. GREEN, blue, pink, purple, black, brown, yellow, lavender, white! orange! red!

Gosh, talk about inspiration. 

Sorry.  But is it just me, or does it look like the little girl's head is growing out of the plant?

Enjoy!