About Chasing Camilla

Chasing Camilla is a mommy and me brand, specializing in Autentic Zarape items, with a modern twist. We create original handmade accessories. Chasing Camilla is a Zarape inspired,  mommy and me brand.  Founder, Melissa Rojas started her company in late 2017.  After a failed marriage and being left with nothing to her name.  She relocated back to Texas with her daughter, Camilla.  It was a now or never moment.  She started with one item, the Zarape Santa hat, with the help of her Madrina and Mother.  Now her shop carries hundreds of handmade cositas.  All her items are handmade in house by women or imported from Mexico.  Melissa now travels the world sourcing and curating the most unique products and working directly with Artisans.  Her handmade items have been carried in over 30 boutiques and museums.  Her brand has also been featured in SA Local Living News TV, Parent Latina Magazine, Fierce by Mitu, Pero Like, Voyage Houston and Voyage Austin and more.  Melissa also travels all over the US for pop up events, she has vended in some of the biggest markets .  Such as Fiesta SA, @salocalmarkets, Muertos Fest SA, Loca for Local Corpus by @sewbonita, Michigan State DDLM Conference, Spoiled Latina Summit, Pecan Festival Austin, @shopminimarkets in Austin and more.  Melissa and Camilla now also work with other brands as content creators.  Melissa hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others that have gone through a similar situation. Read their story