My Beach Life Escape : Bonjour San Fransisco!

Very rarely do I get out of the office on the weekends, let alone go outta town.  But last weekend I found myself cruising the streets of SF and Berkeley.  I needed a refreshing taste of city life.  I haven’t felt that since I lived in downtown Bordeaux France.  The city has a sense in the air unlike any other place.  It’s got that hustle and bustle I don’t get in my laid back SB life.  We ate amazing food, went to the Gaultier Exhibit at the de Young, and ahem, shopped of course.  Here are some random shots I got throughout my weekend trip in the city..

Paley lookin all journalist

Our friend Robert’s house.  Talk about style.

We ate almost every meal at Solstice.  Totally obsessed

A shot from the Gaultier exhibit

Looking down on the city.

Robert’s art collection in his home.

Paley and I loving eachother

Paley at Robert’s house

Bonjour San Fransisco!

Coolest Pairing Ever : Pandora’s Box + CMND-Z

I am excited to announce our feature on Pandora’s Box, a highly acclaimed fashion blog by Sarah Whitney.  I have been following her redic style forever!  I’d like to sit down at the round table with this bad ass babe.  She is giving away one of my Bat Wing tops.  Click on this link and you can register to win it.   Go to the contest

All photos are © Sarah Whitney

Trend Report : Solstice Time!!

This weekend we Santa Barbarians throw the biggest party of the year, and that is SUMMER SOLSTICE! In honor of my favorite weekend, I put together a rad outfit to hula hoop all day in and to celebrate the official beginning of summer.

Crop Top: CMND-Z
Shorts: American Apparel
Boots: Minnetonkas
Earring: Jessica Rose Greco
Hemp Lotion, nail polish, and bracelet: Tropicali
Henna: Earth Henna Solutions

Crystallize Your Thoughts

“The CMND-Z Prophecy” Women’s Razorback Tank

My deepest desire to bring all the empowered and passionate women of the universe together for the greater good was what inspired my Summer Collection and this “CMND-Z Prophecy” tank.  I believe that we artists and creators must team up and fulfill our destinies by sharing our dreams and thoughts with the world.  My prophecy…the goddess will reawaken and rise if we are true to ourselves as we grow and prosper.

Jessi Rose Styles Summer Campaign with CMND-Z Wrap Tops

This is a sneak peak of a shoot that jewelry line Jesse Rose  produced with SB Photo Company for their summer lookbook.  They styled their models in CMND-Z Bamboo Wrap Tops.  I can’t wait to see the rest of the campaign.  Jessi’s line is so beautiful, I think CMND-Z compliments her style perfectly.  I was honored when they approached me to use my clothes in their shoot.  I love nothing more than collaborating with badass chicks with badass style.

All photos are copywritten by Jessi Rose

It’s All About the Arts

Last week I went down to LA to meet up with a sales rep friend and showroom owner at the Cooper Design Space in downtown LA.  It was market week so the hussle and bustle was so fun to be around.  Before I headed downtown, I stopped in Venice to visit my dear friend  and stylist Veronica who has helped me with CMND-Z from the very beginning.  The culture and lifestyle in Venice is so rad, I felt right at home in all its elements.  For my day trip, I styled myself in a new shirt I made the week prior.  It is printed on my organic cotton reversible perfect tee.  We mixed a mustard yellow and printed the “Go Back to Art” design on one side and the CMND-Z Prophecy on the other side.  My fav part about this tee is that you can wear it either way, front or back.  So, this particular day I wore the shirt with the scoop in the back, so it is dramatic and flattering when you turn around.  I paired my new CMND-Z tee with my Jet Jeans cutoff, vintage heels, and jewelry from my Grandma and from one of my fav stores in SB called Tropicali.  A perfect combo for my LA Market trip

Princess & Protector

Pairing my flowy “Universe Protector” top with a very feminine golden headdress designed by Emma Sirena gave my look today an Indian Princess like sensation.  The Message behind the Universe Protector…love yourself, protect the beauty of the universe and all that inspires you.  You can find my “Universe Protector” Bat Wing top and more looks from the CMND-Z Summer 2012 Ethereal Collection here.