erin (calivintage) – Page 107

outfit: fake summer

October 23, 2011 28 Comments

after spending last week in warm and sunny los angeles, i was kind of dreading my arrival back home in the bay area, anticipating a very chilly reception upon my return. but to my surprise, i woke up yesterday morning to the most gloriously (albeit unseasonably) warm weather in oakland. it was so hot that i decided to pretend that i was on summer vacation, and threw on this ridiculously cute tropical print dress to celebrate. perhaps this has something to do with the fact that i just got the film developed from my hawaiian vacation back in july, and i was feeling a bit nostalgic. and i suppose the stars aligned on this opportunity, considering that i bought this dress last week on a whim, wondering how many months it would be until i would actually have the chance to wear it!

dress: trashy diva trixie sarong
shoes: vintage candies from pretty penny vintage in oakland
bag: thrifted vintage woven straw tote
sunglasses: rag & bone via gilt groupe
lipstick: ysl rouge pure couture in le orange

travel

hawaii on film

October 23, 2011 17 Comments

remember when i went to hawaii way back in july? well, i finally got the film developed and thought it would be fun to share a few memories with you. it’s especially fitting considering that it’s a ridiculously hot october day here in the bay area. i think the high is around 80 degrees, which is about how hot it was on the big island when i took these photos…

fashion, press

calivintage + dvf + brad goreski!

October 21, 2011 42 Comments

you may remember a couple of weeks ago i went on a whirlwind trip to los angeles to work on a super secret project with dvf. well, today can finally reveal what i was up to: i was invited along with three other bloggers to the diane von furstenberg store on melrose to check out the clothes and to style up a pair of shoes from their new collection with brad goreski! and i was delighted to discover that the video was featured in the dvf newsletter and is currently residing on the front page of their site! i am absolutely honored to have been asked to participate in the project and am so proud to share it with you guys today!

so here’s the rundown: we arrived bright and early in los angeles greeted by the wonderful staff offering us delicious breakfast treats and piping hot coffee before being whisked away to hair and makeup for our day of filming to begin. we each got to pick out our favorite pair of shoes and build an outfit around them with the help of celebrity stylist, brad goreski (of rachel zoe project fame, hello!). i was immediately drawn to these amazing felicity heels with their sort of boy meets girl mash-up of a menswear-inspired loafer crossed with a super tall platform heel. we worked together to create a look and then it was time for lights, camera, action! i have to admit that i’m not exactly a seasoned veteran when it comes to being filmed for video. usually i just snap a few pictures on the weekends for my blog, so it was a very new experience to be filmed while talking and moving, haha! once we were done, i got to prance around the store to ooh and ahh at all of the pretty shoes and clothes, so i snapped a few more photos to show you what it was like behind-the-scenes. and be sure to watch the rest of the videos on the dvf site right now!

my style

outfit: redlands pride

October 17, 2011 45 Comments

oh hello. i’m in redlands! i’m going to be working from los angeles all week, so i decided to come to town early this weekend to visit with family. these photos were taken by my brother after i woke up from a bbq induced coma yesterday afternoon, as we kicked around in my grandma’s backyard and around the neighborhood. i had originally purchased this marc by marc jacobs skirt with the intention of layering it up for cool weather, and was saving it in my closet for the perfect fall day. but when i was packing for my trip and i discovered that the highs would be reaching the 90s during my visit here, i realized that i would have to find a way to wear it for the “summer.”

i like that i ended up pairing it with an orange top while hanging out in redlands, since this little old town is known for it’s orange groves. well, at least it used to be back in the day. even my childhood home was surrounded by orange groves, but by now, most of them have been replaced by housing subdivisions. but it’s still nice to hold onto those memories of hot summer days with the smell of orange blossoms thick in the air…

top: american apparel cotton spandex jersey crop tee
skirt: marc by marc jacobs silk impala print skirt
shoes: kork ease bette wedges
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag

fashion

marais usa

October 13, 2011 14 Comments

another one of my stops during nyfw in september was at the steven alan showroom to meet with catherine chen and haley boyd, the designers and creators of the shoe company, marais usa. in addition to checking out the shoes available now for fall 2011, i got the chance to take a peek at the upcoming spring 2012 collection! as excited as i am about the spring shoes, i have to wait just a little bit longer to share the photos i took. so in the meantime, i thought i would share their fall 2011 lookbook with you. the photos are so stunning! something about the grainy film quality and the casual poses just feels to intimate and personal. but art direction aside, the shoes are perfectly adorable! and when chatting with the girls, they pointed out that they keep all of their prices below $165, and in most case, under $100. win!

my style

outfit: fall uniform

October 12, 2011 30 Comments

i think this formula of a blouse worn beneath a simple shift or jumper might become my new fall uniform. there’s something so simple and utilitarian about the look (and just a little bit schoolgirl) that is feeling pretty much perfect these days. you can add a nice wool coat and a pair of tights if it gets too chilly, but you won’t be bored to death like you might with a one piece dress because you can always swap out any number of tops and jumpers in different colors and fabrics. and, of course, when you’re on a budget, it’s nice to be able to mix and match as much as possible!

i know most of the photos are in black and white, but i was quite pleased with the color combination of rust and pale pink. i’ve always liked the mixture of warm earth tones in the fall with a splash of bright pastel to keep things interesting. and i’m trying to play more with color these days, so it’s been fun trying to break free of my typical neutral tones. but i think what i loved the most about this outfit was the mixture of silk, velvet, and suede. just something about these fabrics that feels so perfectly luxurious, don’t you think?

top: j.crew silk blythe blouse
dress: family affairs velvet dress (from a few seasons ago)
shoes: vintage suede mary janes
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag

fashion

tocca fall 2011

October 11, 2011 11 Comments

a little while back, i happened upon the new tocca fall 2011 lookbook while browsing around on tumblr. as soon as i laid my eyes on the look above, complete with a perfect vintage-inspired coat, peter pan collar, and fuzzy little cap, i fell in love. and it’s no coincidence, since the new designer at tocca is none other than emma fletcher (the former designer of the now defunct label, lyell). and this season has plenty of looks to love: from the thick wool coats to the pretty scalloped shorts, and delicate silk and lace details. and no need to wait, because the entire collection is available now online, even if you just want to take a peek!

my style

outfit: tecumseh valley

October 10, 2011 22 Comments

as the sun began to set on our usual weekend walk around the neighborhood, brendan commented that he loves the autumn light. we looked up at the world around us and tried to observe just what makes it so different (and beautiful) in the fall. the air feels crisp and while the leaves certainly don’t display as many colors as they do on the east coast, they still add just a bit of depth and dimension to the landscape. and i love the light so much at this time of day, that of course, it was the perfect place to catch a few photos of my weekend wear.

i first saw this skirt back in february during a visit to the lauren moffatt studio. she pulled it out from the rack and chuckled that the inspiration for the collection was kinda like laura ingalls wilder on acid. i fell in love with the pretty, saturated colors on the spot, so of course, when the collection finally came out, i had to have it. it’s named after the song ‘tecumseh valley’ by towne’s van zandt, so i listened to the song as i got dressed, twirling around in the silk fabric paired with a cozy little sweater. the mixture of light and sound and fabric has certainly got me feeling like it’s fall in california.

skirt: lauren moffatt tecumseh valley skirt
top: h&m cropped sweater
shoes: red worishofer sandals
sunglasses: karen walker number six
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
lipstick: ysl rouge pur couture in le orange

fashion

my nyfw: alexandra grecco spring 2012 sneak peek

October 6, 2011 28 Comments

while visiting new york during fashion week, i went on a number of studio visits to preview new collections from some of my favorite designers. one such visit was with alexandra grecco. if you aren’t familiar with her designs, then i strongly urge you to check out her blog, and most importantly, her online shop! she hasn’t yet released the spring 2012 collection, so i can only give you a little peek at what i saw! the pieces are very whimsical, inspired by vintage ballet and brigitte bardot, and infused with playful elements such as a darling hand-painted hot air balloon print and big ruffled collars. it was quite a treat to see it up close and i can’t wait to see the full collection!

my style

outfit: jump!

October 4, 2011 41 Comments

i’m sure by now you’ve noticed: i have a thing for jump shots. i can’t remember when exactly it started. sometime in the past 3 years… (can you believe it’s almost been 3 years since calivintage started?!) i’ve always enjoyed infusing movement into my photos, and jumping just seems like a fun way to show it. it’s gotten to the point where i’m pretty sure almost every outfit post has at least one photo of me hopping about like a frog. and the other day, while out on my usual evening stroll, i got bit by the jumping bug and possibly got a bit carried away with my silly ‘poses.’ normally, these little bouts would be tucked away in the depths of my computer archives, hidden from the public in an attempt to cover-up my strange affliction. but today i thought i might as well have out with it and expose my curious hopping habits for all to see.

dress: vintage
sweater: black cashmere cardigan from tj maxx
tights: tabio 150 denier ribbed tights in khaki
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo flats
bag: rebecca minkoff covet satchel
glasses: bonlook simply fabulous use code “cali10” to get $10 off your order now through october 10!

« Previous 1 … 105 106 107 108 109 … 163 Next »