Bienvenidos a Summer!

Never mind that shady rodent Punxsutawney Phil, who this weekend predicted 6 more weeks of winter.  We're going with our man (err, groundhog) Monterey Philipe here, who has happily declared that winter is over (we don't see no stinking shadow)!  So put on your party sombrero, and let the sunshine in!

Monterey Philipe, the more optimistic predictor of winter's duration.

To celebrate Philipe's happy prediction, we're introducing a limited collection of our classic Mariposa Corta Mexican blouses with beautiful multi-color embroidery, called the "Mariposa Corta de Color":

Usually only available with white embroidery, we think you'll agree that these Mariposas are really something special.  Get 'em while you can!

Sirena and Pasea Sleeveless Peasant Tops In Stock; Just in Time for Winter :\

Hey! What perfect timing!  The weather's finally starting to cool down, and we've just finished up a batch of sleeveless Sirenas and Paseas.  Available here in white, off-white, burgundy, and plum.  Get ready for our refreshed bikini line too, which should be ready for the first snow.

On the other hand, these tops are right on schedule for Spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

XL Mexican Blouses Now in Stock!

We just wrapped up a batch of our newest style, the "Lijera Libre" Mexican peasant blouse.  "Libre" is Spanish for free, and perfectly describes the flowy and looser-fitting version of our iconic Lijera.  For our more voluptuous warm weather devotees, the Lijera Libre puts a very sexy exclamation point on any sunny summer outfit; and can be paired with a belt and worn as a tunic-length cover-up for our more petite sun worshipers.

As you know, one of the Lijera's most distinctive features is its split-sleeve detail, which we have updated for the Libre with a more robust scallop crochet trim which is joined so the sleeves remain closed -- Just like on our Primavera Mexican dress:

A view of the joined split-sleeve detail.

The Lijera Libre is currently available in XL with XXL sizes in the works.  Let us know what you think!

XL and XX Sizes Coming Soon!

One of our most popular styles, the iconic split sleeve "La Lijera" Mexican blouse will soon be available in XL and XX sizes.  Like the original, it features a vented bottom hem, joined split sleeve detail, and hand crochet trim all around.  100% cotton hand dyed and distressed for a timeworn flair; and finished with ornate hand embroidery that makes each top a wearable piece of art!

Like all of our tags and art, the XL tag is carved and stamped by hand to create a unique, vintage vibe.

We're doubly excited as this not only opens up more size options, but style options as well -- Wear one a size larger than you usually would and belt it at your natural waist and you have a beach cover-up with a decidedly Greecian-Goddess aesthetic.

Check back soon for more details!

Being Green....

This time O'Year, being green takes on a whole different meaning.  Get in the spirit of things with a hand-embroidered Mexican peasant blouse in one of these lucky shades:

O'Lé!

Our "La Lijera" Split Sleeve Mexican Blouse in Burgundy Red

Spring is in the air, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner.  Time to get serious about upping your fiesta-bility.  The split sleeve "Lijera" Mexican peasant blouse bridges the gap between party and fiesta while artfully maintaining an authentic, vintage vibe.

Oh, look!  Here's one in Burgundy:

Olé!

Rare Vintage

We don't make many "La Marina" embroidered Mexican peasant blouses in pink, so we thought it would be worthy of a blog post.

Get 'em while you can!

Happy Valentines Day!

The arrival of Valentine's day means that Spring is just around the corner; which is worthy of note because that means Summer is just around the corner from there.  Be ready with a lovely "La Sirena" sleeveless embroidered Mexican peasant top from Siren:

If you need a tide-me-over splash of handmade embroidery magic, check out our whole line of embroidered blouses and dresses.

Sirena Sol by Siren: Inventory Update

We have sold out of most styles and colors (as of today, May 25, 2012), but more are just a couple of days away from completion.  We're putting the finishing touches on them now.

Meticulously hand tailored, dyed and embroidered, the Sirena Sol collection embodies the spirit of adventure that we love about Mexico by recreating the iconic Oaxacan style blouses and embroidery made famous by the bohemian movement of the free-wheeling 1970's.  We're always inventing new styles and re-inventing the old, so be sure to check back often for the best selection!

Still available: The "Mallorca" (top) in black with red and purple embroidery.  Our customers like to describe it as "Pirate Wench Chic," with a gathered bottom hem, and ruffled, puff sleeves.  We also have a couple of green and royal blue "La Mariposa" blouses (above) in stock, which are directly based on the traditional Mexican-Poblana cut and embroidery patterns.

Don't hesitate to drop us a line if you have any questions!