Shoot!!

No, not in that 'darn' kind of way but as in PHOTO shoot! Yesterday, we had a Mimi & Lu photo shoot in Little Italy. It was a long day, but a fun one. I have many people to thank for making it happen. Both my models- Joanna and Carissa, the photographer- Chris Wood, Jessica Delee from RoseRags for helping style the shoot, Vocabulary and Cecilia Boutique for the clothing (and a place to change!), and my husband for opening up the Firehouse Museum and for being the 'go get us a sandwich' guy.  Oh and of course Lucca even though he was a not so patient participant. 

Here are some behind the scene sneak peeks!

Weekend Wandering

Thank you to everyone who came out for the upcycle event at Cecilia Boutique in Mission Hills. RoseRags showed off their upcycled clothing, Moda Viajando displayed their bags - many which are made from old leather jackets and the Mimi & Lu "build your own necklace station" was a hit!

Mimi & Lu table at the upcycle event

Jessica, owner and designer of RoseRags shows off her upcycled necklace creation

Upcycled runway show

Models with RoseRags designer, Jessica Delee

We had a great time, thanks for having us!!

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 Now, a few pics from the rest of the weekend......

Discovered this amazing vintage clothing boutique in North Park, Ms Vintage, while wandering Ray at Night. They just opened less than 2 weeks ago, so still settling in, but a ton of fun pieces at reasonable prices to search through. Ms Vintage Clothing Boutique- 3011 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 682-0217

Ms Vintage in North Park

 Later, on a walk up to the park, I spotted this GIGANTIC Dahlia flower at the Juniper Front Community Garden. You can't tell in the pic but it's as big as my head.

Juniper Front Community Gardens

 Ended with a trip to Balboa Park with the boys. Lucca had no interest in walking. He prefers to lie in the grass and people watch. (who doesn't?)

Balboa Park

 

What a weekend!

The weekend was filled with Mimi and Lu news! 

First, I received pictures of Ashely Colburn, host of "TakeOff... with Ashley Colburn" wearing Mimi and Lu Luxe Earrings at the Regional EMMY AWARDS!!! Here she is on the red carpet....

Ashley in Luxe Earrings (Styled by Krystel Tien of Couture Events Boutique)

On Saturday morning,  I woke up to find Mimi and Lu on San Diego 6 News . They featured a selection from our new collection as part of a Summer Fashions piece with Cecilia Boutique.  Boutique employee, Jessica Delee- also of RoseRags clothing- did an amazing job in her television debut. That's her hand below, showing off the Dina Ring. Thanks to Jessica and Cecilia Boutique for including Mimi and Lu!

By the time Sunday rolled around it was time to wind down and relax in our jewelry making class. Jen (of Jennifer Rea Jewelry by Design) and I had a great time teaching the combo class and we are looking forward to scheduling the next class. Thanks to everyone who attended- your necklaces were beautiful and we hope you enjoyed designing and making them.

 And, if you missed it last week, Mimi and Lu was featured on Keylee Sanders Style Studio. Click below to see the feature and read the interview. 

 

Can you guess what Keylee's favorite Mimi and Lu necklace is?? She is wearing it in this Style Session video on her blog. Click here to get your own!

What a fun week-- it's Monday again- can't wait to see what's in store for the week ahead!