Journal

The Cadence Cocoon Dress

The Cadence, in its cocoon shape that nature perfected in the wild, has been inspiring designs and clothes makers for centuries. This is my version...

Mien Muse | Theresa Anderson of Petals & Pop

If you've been following Mien Studios since the beginning, you may be familiar with Petals & Pop, a beautiful flower atelier that I often co...

2019 | A Letter From Lisa

Hello Friends! This is Lisa, I’m the designer and owner of Mien Studios. It’s the end of the year and I want to take a moment, before the frenzy of...

Our First Store Grand Opening

It's been a little over a week since our first brick and mortar store opened on Main Street in the charming beach town of Seal Beach, California. ...

Color Stories | Burnished Suede & Cornflower Blue

I find inspiration for Mien's color palette in the things I love. It could be a place, a photograph, an object, or just an instinct. I've always gr...

Your Next Favorite Weekday Recipes

Summer is in full swing and for some of us, the kids are home for summer break so now more than ever, quick, healthy (or healthy-ish) recipes for b...

Mien Muse | Lauren Kellim & Erin Conklin of Humble & Grand

I had a chance to interview my good friends - sisters Lauren Kellim and Erin Conklin - fellow creatives and owners of design company, Humble &...

Mama Life Hacks You'll Love

Most of us can use time-saving shortcuts when it comes to mom life. Here are some easy to implement and clever life hacks from fellow mamas frie...

A Letter To Mothers

When I meet you at Mien's popups, I connect with so many of you instantly. You're genuine, you're witty, confident, and sharp as tacks - you're s...

A Spring Picnic Basket Idea

Spring is here and with the dreary gloom and rain making way for blue skies and sunshine, it's time to take the family outdoors and soak up all the...

Sustainability And What It Means To Me

Look good. Feel good. Do good. When I started Mien Studios, I wanted to do better. Having been in the apparel industry as a designer for over a d...

From My Hands To Yours | Packing Orders With The Environment In Mind

As a small business, I still personally pack and ship each and every order. Each garment is inspected by me one last time, steamed, folded, and c...