The Sunset Sessions: May 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

▲ FRIDAY FAVORITES ▲

Happy Friday, guys!

FYI: The Sunset Sessions is introducing a special deal for friends/followers of @TheSunsetSessions on Instagram starting today, called: #FRIDAYFAVORITES

Every THURS I will post a sneak peek of ONE unique item from The Sunset Sessions' vintage collection available to you for 50% OFF (before the general public sale opens online FRI at NOON)

The item will be posted as the very first/upper-left hand corner image in the sunset-sessions.com SHOP

I'll post a special code on INSTAGRAM only, to enter at checkout to get 50% OFF the item until code deactivates at FRI @ NOON for public sale

Today's #FRIDAYFAVORITES is this Strapless 70s vintage denim & lace-up leather dress

Use CODE: DGY662 (active until noon today) *after today, codes will only be given out on Instagram in future

CHEERS & Have a great weekend!! xx

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

▲ SPRING NOIR ▲

For the (almost) Summer days when it feels like Summer is nowhere in sight...

I'm in S.F. this week and even though June is right around the corner, it's been feeling like December outside lately! Grrr...(makes it hard to look at Southern Hemisphere friends' & fashion bloggers Insta snaps of bikinis and perfect sunny beaches pop up in your feed each chilly, dark morning at 6am while buried under layers of comforters & wool blankets.) Yep, June gloom is in FULL effect here...sigh.

So, in the spirit of sharing some ideas for incorporating vintage into your style—here's one of my fav go-to styles for tackling this weird time of year in-between seasons, when you SHOULD be pulling out your sundresses but you're still grabbing your scarves on way out the door.

And, of course, any excuse to rock a traditional black leather moto jacket is always a plus in my book. It compliments nicely with old cutoff/DIY vintage Levi's, solid black tights, and your fav white screenprinted vintage tee. A slight feminine accessory touch to contrast the harsh black can be achieved by adding a colorful wrap in hair or scarf; the black beanies are great if you're heading out for Thirsty Thursday to the nearest dive bar to hide out after work and you are feeling the super "please leave me alone to drink my whiskey" vibes.

Hang on there, it's (ALMOST) Friday ;)

SHOP The Sunset Sessions vintage HERE

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

▲ BOHO SWIM STYLE ▲

I don't know about you, but I am DEFINITELY ready for Summer...

While wondering when the sunny and warm surf days are going to finally arrive, I'm still enjoying checking out and accumulating some lovely Bohemian style beach accessories to complement my favorite swimwear.

Whether you're opting for the contemporary nylon string bikini set or delicate 60s-inspired crochet one piece—if you're looking to add a bit more unique style and feminine flare to your beach bod (when you're not going to be actively charging on a surfboard) there are many ways to get creative with layering accessories on top of your swimwear while soaking up the Summer sun.

Layering wooden beads or stringing shells(the DIY approach is also fun; punching and stringing your own fav sentimental beach walk finds) is a great way to accentuate neutral or knit textile swimwear, as well as a flowing neutral knit or crochet or translucent caftan.
I think the darker or bold, vibrant color solid suits (especially bikinis) look terrific with layered colorful or pearl necklaces and stacked bracelets, or even wrapped with a vibrant sarong, translucent swim wrap or pashmina. I love the look above which shows the tie dye bikini w/ old vintage fringe leather Boho vest...obviously, the leather isn't as conducive to playing in the sea—however this ensemble would be more fitting and fun for an end of day beach BBQ or sunset beach walk.

SHOP The Sunset Sessions vintage HERE
Stay tuned, new swimwear additions adding to shop next week!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

▲ FREEDOM & GRATITUDE ▲

Hope you had an amazing Memorial Day weekend full of sunshine, love and happiness!

The Sunset Sessions is grateful for all those who have helped allow us to experience freedom, peace, individuality and creative expression in life and would like to thank every Serviceman and Servicewoman who has honorably fought for our liberties.

Have a great week ahead!

Friday, May 24, 2013

▲ MEMORIAL DAY SALE & NEW CUSTOM LEATHER CUFFS in SHOP! ▲

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
SHOP THE SUNSET SESSIONS STOREWIDE SALE:

Enjoy MEMORIAL DAY SALE —Take 25% OFF ENTIRE sunset-sessions.com SHOP—just enter code “MemorialSale” at checkout

(Sale code valid until Mon 5/27 at Midnight)

Plus, all new custom handmade leather cuffs(made from recycled 60s & 70s vintage jackets) now available HERE

CHEERS!!! Happy Friday!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

▲ VINTAGE VOYAGE ▲

...who doesn't love a great day spent exploring the old racks & shelves for vintage treasures???

All featured wardrobe items from this shoot are now open to public sale:

SHOP sunset-sessions.com

(sneak preview of items have been shown in advance to Instagram followers of @TheSunsetSessions)

Featured items from shoot (including items pictured above) include:

Rare 1970s dark brown leather women's fashion suit cut jacket http://ow.ly/lgbe9

Original handcrafted 1960s multicolor women's fashion clutch: http://ow.ly/lgbuF

Authentic 1980s women's fashion Black leather vintage motorcycle pants: http://ow.ly/lgbp1

Super rare original Pink Floyd "The Wall" ringer tee from 1980: http://ow.ly/lgbyr

The Sunset Sessions' own custom handmade cuffs made from original 1960s vintage leather jackets

SHOP sunset-sessions.com & our amazing leather collection direct HERE

Credits:

wardrobe/styling: The Sunset Sessions (wardrobe) http://www.sunset-sessions.com/

photography & art direction: http://graphicsdiva.com/

make up & hair: Adela De La Cerda

photography & production assistant: Ocellus Photography
model: Carmen Yvette
Jewelry provided by: IADORNU.net

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

▲ HOT MESS ▲

The Sunset Sessions teamed up with beautiful knitwear designer KiVARi the label (of Australia) for latest original knitwear collection launch to be featured with latest rare vintage leather lookbook collection from The Sunset Sessions.

One of the more amazing locations which we leveraged during our shoots was an INCREDIBLE salvage yard and demolition field out in a very dry, hot, rural area of Eastern California.

The temperature outside was a super hot scorcher...but so are these cowboy boots which with we had a TON of fun shooting. (Our fabulous model, Carmen Vyette, wasn't hard too work with either.)