Summer in Mexico

Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, but Mexican embroidery and lace are here to stay.

Aussie designer/swimwear maven, Nicky Zimmermann astonishingly delivered 1970's Mexico Riviera resort wear with pin-up swimsuits, smocked dresses, and buttonless sheaths in crisp linens, soft florals, and stark whites during Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) last week.

"I had this idea of idyllic summers and the feeling of long warm days," says Zimmermann of her latest collection.

Fresh and breathable, each piece indefinitely captured what it was supposed to; the true heyday of Acapulco's stylish white-sand beaches! Buy Zimmerman here.

photos via Harper's Bazaar Australia

Rock Steady: Chase.Dakota Jewelry

Chase.Dakota's collection on Etsy
(Photo by Chase.Dakota) 

I have a hard time purchasing jewelry. Some of it looks too cheap and dispensable, and other pieces are priced beyond what I would ever spend.

OK, OK, so the truth comes out; I would rather splurge on shoes because shoes are never too expensive. But honestly, I'm fine with getting jewelry as gifts--my collection mainly consists of keepsakes and of course my wedding diamonds.

I probably struggle because I don't practice "frosting" myself that often. However, this whole 70's craze, involving large crystals and rare rocks has got me going...and swooning over one designer in particular, which my favorite Australian blogger, Opinion Slave, introduced me to.

Her fellow Aussie jewelry designer friend goes by Chase.Dakota and she sells her handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces on Etsy for very reasonable prices. She adds new jagged creations to her marketplace every day so be sure to stay au curant, but don't go too crazy and save some for me.

Double Shot Rainbow Quartz Ring & Clear Quartz
(Photo by Chase.Dakota) 

Opinion Slave's recent amethyst ring purchase 
(Photo by Opinion Slave) 

Pyrite Galaxy Necklace
(Photo by Chase.Dakota) 

Crystal Bullet Statement Necklace
(Photo by Chase.Dakota)