TAVIN GYPSET SUMMER

Tavin has Summer pieces from exotic places

Thailand, Japan, Afghanistan, Guatemala, and India.

See what is in! xoxo

You might be thinking those books are there just for show, but just like Gatsby's, they're completely real. Or maybe that's not what you were thinking at all, instead you were just thinking about how adorable that blouse is and how good it would look on you while you sip on an iced tea. Yes, I think so.

But don't daydream too far off: we'd miss you if you didn't make our launch party on July 11th. And I'm going to keep harping on about the gold slippers - so much better than glass - you could win if you follow this blog. New footwear should never be denied so click, click, click!

I love giant rings. Love them. Their weight and the thought of wearing something halfway between accessory and armor - what's not to love? These two knuckle-dusters couldn't hang on any old vine, that's for certain; I had to find something much less beholden to gravity - a bird of paradise, naturally. And maybe that's one more reason to love a bold ring - I think it takes a particular woman to carry one with style.

But, of course, you can always balance some heavy metal with some light-as-a-feather slip dresses and camisoles - all in unapologetically summer hues, too.

And - don't forget! Become a follower of this blog and you automatically enter the contest to win a pair of these golden, woven leather sandals. All you have to do is click, cross your fingers, and wait until the store opening, July 11th, to see if you've won! You can even come to our launch party at 1534 Echo Park Ave. to find out in person!

 Maybe it's shameless to say, but we just got a treasure chest -- literally! -- filled with things from India: weighty silver pieces, stones as delicious as candy, and soothing summer cottons and color; a truly fail-safe formula for the sun, don't you think?

Anyway, trotting around a hill playing with these goodies has got me beat so it's time to say goodnight from the yurt but if you have more stamina than me, feel free to visually feast at our Flickr or explore with your hands at the Rose Bowl Flea Market this Sunday! It'll be the only place where you can have a peak and a piece of what's to come at Tavin on Echo Park Ave.