“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

While most of our team is away at MAGIC, the rest of us are back at the Loft making sure things run smoothly. To         kick off our week, and yours, we thought we’d dig around for a bit of inspiration. With the heat scorching down on us, we can’t help but be reminded it’s summertime .. and we can’t help but long for the winds to play with our hair..

Until next time,

peace. love. gypsy.

So here at the Gypsy Loft, we’ve been running around like crazy preparing for MAGIC, the largest trade show on the West Coast. With lookbooks in hand and samples in tow, Marcus, Lo, and Alex head down to Vegas today where they’ll show our SS13 line. We’re beyond stoked for everyone to finally see these new threads! From beautiful, understated chiffons to psychedelic, bold prints .. there’s bound to be something for every Gypsy to love!! Here are some behind the scene photos of our week of preparation. Stay tuned for more to come!

Alex doing her thing

Marcus’ notes

Our amazing interns, Raming & Crystal, tagging samples

Suzy prepping SS13

Alex, Marcus & Lo before they hit the road for Vegas

 

Until next time,

peace. love. gypsy.

Put on your star spangled sunglasses and sequined shorts, and get ready to play peek-a-boo with the pacific coast while Gypsy Gal Lauren gives you unprecedented coverage of all of the fun that went down at Outside Lands Festival.

Day One: Highway one blues, and reds, and whites.

Mixtapes and flag print galore combined with some delectable edibles made the drive up the golden highway a perfect setting to mentally prepare ourselves for the festival. Queen Lana and Sigur Ros were on repeat, and the bubbles floating throughout the air set the tone for a dreamy drive up the coast. The highlight of the drive was, without a doubt watching the sun set the sky on fire over the Pacific Ocean.

Day Two: Lush Forests 

Waking up to the ocean breeze and soft sunlight pouring through the hotel windows set the stage for a perfect day. After slipping into a pair of Gypsy Junkies Liberty Cutoffs, an American Flag Scarf, and some fabulous flag print Jeffrey Campbell Lita’s we were ready to head down to the beautiful Golden Gate Park. On the way we made a quick stop to the infamous Chinatown to do some sightseeing…Several fortune cookies later we found ourselves back in the car and on our way hear the fantastical sounds that could only be found through the genius that is Beck. Later in the evening we heard from Yacht, Of Monsters and Men, MSTRKRFT, and the fabulous Neil Young. Our dreams on day two were splattered with stars and stripes, dazzling lights, and fantastical images from the night!

Day Three: S is for Sigur Ros

We woke up that morning to Explosions in the Sky, literally. The band’s cathartic mini-symphonies rocked our world and the great vibes set the tone for the day. Big Boi and Thee Oh Sees led up to a fabulous set by Passion Pit. The highlight of the night was a mind blowing performance by Sigur Ros. The spellbinding sounds and enchanting lights had us all in a trance, and the laser beams lit up the Gypsy Junkies Digi-Floral Blazer making it a stand out piece. The feelings that come from standing in a field among thousands of people who appreciate talent like Sigur Ros are incomparable. It was a beautiful thing to witness, and I have no doubt that the experience will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Day Four: Never a goodbye 

The last day of the festival a layer of fog settled over the painted ladies of San Francisco, and a cool breeze swept through the city. This made pairing the  Jane Field Jacket and the Marley Vest the perfect choice for day four. Still buzzing with excitement from the previous nights adventures, we headed down to the park to hear the talents of Regina Spektor, Santigold, Wolfgang Gartner, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, and Jack White. After a whirlwind of fantastical sets, we headed down to the Polo Field for a real treat. Mr. Stevie Wonder dazzled us for hours with his soulful ballads. It was the perfect way to end the festival off on a good note. That night we all went to sleep with visions of the weekend dancing throughout our heads. From the A+ festival fashions to the marvelous music, Outside Lands 2012 was an amazing experience. We truly fell in love with San Francisco, which is why we chose to part with a loving “See you next time”.

xx,

Lo

To get the behind the scenes scoop on all of the fun that goes on here at the gypsy loft we have decided to start a new mini series about our fabulous interns called, “The Intern Diaries”.  First up is our new Social Media intern Miranda Rose. Read on to discover how the small town girl has taken on the city in order to help Gypsy Junkies rocket to the top of the blogosphere.

“August 8th, 2012

Dear Diary,

The Gypsy Loft has been the perfect place to start creating the blueprint for world domination Gypsy Junkies style. Disco balls illuminate the walls and stunning jewels drip from a throne fit for a gypsy queen. Drawing inspiration from the dream-like atmosphere I was able to create a plan that will satisfy the sartorially inclined all over the globe. From behind the scenes at photoshoots to photographs of the dreamy Gypsy loft, be prepared to start seeing a little more Gypsy in your life. Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram @GypsyJunkies, and like us on Facebook  to get the full Gypsy experience.  We have some exciting collaborations in store with some of the coolest bloggers the internet has ever seen. The world of social media better watch out. The Gypsy Gal’s are Tweeting, Instagraming, and Blogging their way to the top. And they want you to join them. Hashtag #peacelovegypsy and tag us @gypsyjunkies to let us know how you’re wearing and where you’re wearing your favorite Gypsy Junkies pieces.

Until next time,

Miranda Rose. xoxo”

Meet the newest member of our Gypsy family, Ziggy! Although he’s Suzy’s lovable pooch, we now all consider him part of the family. He’s been around the loft for a week or two now, and we already can’t imagine life without him. Not only can he high-five and shake hands .. but he’s pretty much the cutest dog on the planet.

Ziggy and Suzy

High-five!

This past Thursday one of our fave e-commerce families, ThreadSence, was able to pencil us into their busy schedule and log in some QT at the Gypsy Loft. It was the perfect mix of bubbly, cookies, cupcakes, our Summer Collection and LA’s cutest bohemian style mavens that made for the absolute perfect night. This time Marcus wasn’t the only boy, but we did welcome another K-9 guest, Cooper!

Check out our pics from the photo diary. We had such a blast, can’t wait to do it again! ThreadSence, you’re officially Gypsies!!! <3

  

As if we don’t clock in enough time with each other at the office, we Gypsies can also be found side by side in our free time. This weekend Alex and Lo tackled the city, hitting up Melrose Trading Post (we’re suckers for a good flea market) and then lounging poolside. Check out the photo album as we take you with us through a day in the life of a Gypsy ..