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my nyfw: hello new york

February 8, 2012 21 Comments

after a bit of a rough morning involving a missed flight and several hours sitting around in a noisy airport before boarding another plane, i finally made it to my hotel in new york last night! i arrived a bit late, so i had just about enough time to change into my pajamas, unpack some of my things, and hop right into bed for one last day of “hibernation” from the blog before the beginning of new york fashion week.

so since i’ll be staying here for a little while, i thought i might show you the little space where i’ll be holed up for the next nine days!

my little room
makeup
a gift
this lovely little welcome gift was waiting for me when i arrived. thanks so much to lauren moffatt!

hair
work station

press

a few things

February 2, 2012 11 Comments

just wanted to take a moment to share a few things that i’ve been up to lately around the web and in real life!

for those of you who didn’t catch it, i was featured in an article on refinery29 sharing my top drugstore beauty buys along with some other awesome bay area bloggers. you can check out the post here!

i also shared a guest post over at honey kennedy, one of my favorite fashion blogs! it features a few bits of my vintage ephemera collection along with a guest appearance from my kitty friend, momo.

photo via robert koo.

last week, i had the honor of speaking on a panel for a writing and publicity course at city college of san francisco. i used to teach 5th graders art and journalism and things, but it really didn’t compare to sitting in front of 50+ college students! i was a bit nervous at first, but the class was actually really nice and it was a wonderful experience to be able to talk about working as a professional blog writer to such a bright and enthusiastic class!

and tonight, i will be speaking on another panel. this time, at the fashion institute of design and merchandising. this event is public, so if you’re interested in the topic, “why blog? ask experts how to amplify your online presence,” then you can swing by from 6 – 8pm! a networking session and refreshments will follow!

fashion

i love mona

February 1, 2012 13 Comments

one of the many reasons that i love having this blog is the vast network of connections that it offers. through the wonders of the internet, i was able to connect with moriah, the tel-aviv based designer behind the lovely brand, mona. she emailed me to show me her latest capsule collection which she recently showed during tel-aviv fashion week to a very warm reception.

as soon as i clicked on the link to her site, i was taken away with her adorable designs featuring so many of my favorite details like tiny novelty prints and peter pan collars alongside easy and effortless styling with a decidedly vintage-inspired aesthetic. and you’re in luck, because even if you aren’t in tel-aviv, you can get your hands on her beautiful pieces from both this season and last right here!

fashion

current/elliott spring 2012

February 1, 2012 15 Comments

last week, while browsing around on refinery29, i got a peek at the new current/elliott spring 2012 lookbook. i was immediately smitten by this charming editorial that evoked the feeling of a lazy summer break. that and the fun springy elements like brightly colored polka dot jeans and pastel florals with crisp white shirts and little saddle shoes. it’s too bad it’s a rainy day out right now because these photos have got me longing for summer, and remembering all those summers from childhood’s past.

giveaways

win $250 to curator boutique!

January 31, 2012 425 Comments

you may remember back in december, i introduced you to local san francisco designer, curator. well, today i am so excited to offer yet another opportunity to win a $250 gift card good for anything in the shop! for those of you who aren’t yet familiar with the designer, you can see me sporting one of their dresses in this outfit post. and here’s a little rundown: curator is a line of clothing designed and produced here in san francisco. all of their clothes are made with soft and sturdy garment-dyed cotton and they do their best to limit waste during production and use organic fabrics whenever possible. the result? very high quality and affordable locally made dresses that you can basically live in. and today we’d like to offer you the opportunity to win a $250 gift card good for anything in the shop! above are a few of my favorites, but you have to check out the shop because they have so much more!

to enter, simply visit curator and leave a comment in the section below telling us which item is your absolute favorite.

this contest is open to readers within the united states. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on tuesday, february 7. winner will receive a $250 gift card to curator shop.

my style

outfit: casual

January 30, 2012 39 Comments

calivintage: casual

i’m sure you’ve heard me talk a lot about uniforms. i usually fall into a pattern of dressing in a handful of different combinations at any given point. this fall, it’s been all about the button-up shirt. either layered beneath a sweater and a jacket with jeans or a skirt, or worn beneath a little pinafore or jumper with tights and a coat. the look i’m sharing today is definitely an old standby for me. i just switch out the pieces for different colors, patterns, and textures. case in point: this look which is almost identical but with slightly different proportions and patterns. i think it’s kinda funny how i swing back and forth between these almost boyish casual looks and very cute and feminine ’60s-inspired mini dresses. but i suppose those are just the two moods i feel the most!

anyway, this is what i wore on sunday to drive down the peninsula to visit brendan’s family for a belated birthday party. we went shopping at the stanford mall (where i found an awesome pair of high rise jeans in a beautiful terra cotta color), and enjoyed home-made ice cream cake and chocolate coffee to celebrate!

top: equipment earl polka dot blouse
sweater: alexa chung for madewell mohair sweater
jeans: j brand high rise maria
shoes: vintage donna karen ankle boots
coat: apc short trench
baf: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
sunglasses: karen walker von trapp
brooch: vintage sterling silver calla lily pin (a valentine’s day gift from brendan last year)

calivintage: casual

fashion

here and there

January 27, 2012 5 Comments

i know i don’t usually share my modcloth blog posts here at calivintage, but i just couldn’t resist sharing my latest post: one tweed coat, three ways. i’d had my eye on that coat for a while, but wasn’t quite certain if it would work for me. so of course, i decided to order three of them and play dress up with some of my coworkers for my latest styling post. it was an absolute pleasure to pull together and shoot all three of the looks. makes me think perhaps i should do it a bit more often!

anyway, you can check out details shots and shop the looks here. and while i’m at it, if you’re interested, you can take a peek at all of my latest posts at modcloth by clicking here.

fashion

lauren moffatt spring 2012

January 26, 2012 19 Comments

you may remember back in september, i shared a little sneak peek at lauren moffatt spring 2012 collection and some behind-the-scenes photos of her studio. fast forward a few months, and the first pieces are hitting her store and i’m more excited than ever to show you the looks! the first few looks were instant favorites. the yellow sequins on the looks above and below are actually tiny pastel flowers! with these pieces, it’s all about the intricate details. lace and crochet and vintage-inspired fabrics for days. i’m also particularly smitten with the scalloped print silk dress in cream and green. she also brought back some really beautiful swimwear and plenty of beach cover-ups to go with them! the whole collection feels so light and breezy and perfect for beachy fun…

and you can shop the collection on her site right now!

inspiration

trend: beret baby

January 25, 2012 19 Comments

berets

call it what you will: an emerging trend, a classic that’s never gone out of style, or just another accessory that’s been catching my eye lately, but there’s just something about the beret that’s been calling my name! they’ve been popping up on blogs and street style sites a lot these days as a perfect little winter topper. the funny thing is that i don’t think i have ever even worn a beret in my entire life, but seeing all of these photos around the web has got me quickly changing my tune.

above: street style by tokyo faces, street style by all the pretty birds, street style by the sartorialist, meg of don juan’s reckless daughter, toshiko of it’s not her, it’s me, and marie photographed by glamcanyon.

might i also add that this trend has recently been spotted on some of our fanciest felines friends? that’s right, behold the wonders of cat atelier:

giveaways

win a pair of shoes from shoemint!

January 24, 2012 529 Comments

it’s been a few weeks since i’ve hosted a giveaway, so i’m delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to win a fancy new pair of shoes from shoemint! if you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a design collaboration between actress rachel bilson, stylist nicole chavez, and steve madden. each season, they offer you a new set of fashionable shoes, all priced at $79.99 a pair. and yes, even at such an affordable pricce, they’re all made with real leather! they also come in sizes 5 – 11, and shipping is free. above is a little peek at the debut winter collection. and as you can see, they really do have something for everyone.

to enter:
1. sign up for shoemint. it’s free to join and there is no obligation to purchase. simply visit shoemint.com and take the style quiz to be taken to your showroom of recommended styles.
2. leave a comment in the section below telling us which pair of shoes is your absolute favorite.

i know some of the shoes are low in stock or out of stock, but they actually restock all of their styles, so you can sign up to be notified when more become available!

winner will receive 1 credit good for any 1 pair of shoes on the shoemint site. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on tuesday, january 31.

not interested in giveaways? sign up for shoemint and get 20% off your first pair of shoes with code “cali” now through 2/29!

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