fashion, collections, spring 2013

colenimo spring 2013

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today i’d like to thank the internet yet again for introducing me to the colenimo spring 2013 collection. i am in love with the crisp and clean lines with sporty sailor vibes and slouchy silhouettes. everything feels to effortless and chic, with girly details that never feel the least bit cutesy. the balance is so perfect that it makes me want to go clean out my closet and fill it with everything from this collection.
















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my style, giveaways, travel

outfit: enter to win a dress from mona!

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today i am excited to announce  my latest giveaway courtesy of mona. if you’ve never heard of her before, she is the creator of the beautiful suspender skirt i’m wearing in this post, and she has a shop full of even more lovely designs. these photos were snapped one day in big sur, illuminated by the early morning sun filtering in through the trees. i don’t think there could have been a more perfect place to highlight this dreamy piece. and this week, we are offering you the chance to win this, or any one item from the shop!

to enter: simply visit mona and leave a comment in the section below telling us which piece is your absolute favorite.

this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email after monday, february 4. winner will receive their choice of any one in-stock item in the shop.

not interested in giveaways? mona would also like to offer you 20% any purchase with code “calivintage” now through february 4!

wearing: lauren moffatt top, mona skirt, marais usa flats.



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UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

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at the museum

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a few weekends back, me and the boy decided to grab late sunday brunch at one of my favorite old spots, boogaloos in the mission. after we’d filled our bellies with biscuits and gravy and done a bit of vintage shopping, we found ourselves wandering around san francisco in the late afternoon with no particular plan. as we drove through golden gate park, approaching the academy of sciences, we decided to pop in. it was an hour before closing time, so we didn’t have much time to wander through the exhibits, but it was just enough to get my mind feeling fresh and invigorated. i sometimes forget how much i love poking around in museums of all kinds, finding myself filled with wonderment and curiosity like a little kid. so naturally, once we were done, we headed out to green apple books to feed our cravings for more information, before cramming ourselves into the tiny king of thai noodle house #1 for dinner. one of those almost perfect memories that i’m so happy to have documented with just a few photos!

wearing: lauren moffatt silk blouse, wayward daughter elizabeth tunic, target tights, j.crew purse


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fashion, collections, spring 2013

vivetta spring 2013

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i’ve long been a fan of vivetta’s whimsical collections. this past season, i finally found myself tempted enough to pick up one of her beautiful hand collar blouses, and now i can say i’m officially hooked! and when i saw the same theme sprinkled throughout the spring 2013 collection, along with tons of other charming details, i knew that i would have to invest in even more of her playful pieces. even on such a gloomy day like today, a quick browse through her designs sweeps me in up into a dreamy fantasy land filled pretty pastels and fluffy kittens.

















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my style

outfit: homebody

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just a simple outfit for a weekend day. i’ve been doing a lot of hibernating over the last couple of weeks, and a lot of my daily outfits have been super comfy to reflect that. i wore this for a very easy going sunday, eating decadent cream filled doughnuts from doughnut dolly, getting a flu shot, and doing some “spring” cleaning. i’ve been cleaning, rearranging, and decorating the apartment in an attempt to change things up a bit. the space is starting to feel fresh and new, which is especially nice for building a nest on the couch and reading books. it’s been really nice to use this month as a time to recharge in advance of what i expect to be a very busy year!

wearing: steven alan sammy dress, j.crew silk crepe blouse, carven double-breasted tweed coat, target tights, rachel comey boots, stay home club tote bag







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fashion, collections, spring 2013

paule ka spring 2013

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a couple of weeks back, i shared the paule ka resort collection, but i’m equally in love with their spring 2013 collection. the clean palette gives way to interesting silhouettes and quirky details like oversized gloves and ostrich feather trims, all with a decidedly ’60s aesthetic. i would love to be able to wrangle my hair in one of those big bouffants with pretty ribbons, and certainly wouldn’t mind a pair of clear lucite heels or a metallic handled basket bag. it’s a perfect mix of playful and elegant that i certainly wouldn’t mind adding to my own wardrobe!

















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fashion, collections, spring 2013

karen walker spring 2013

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one spring collection that’s got me swooning is karen walker spring 2013. i’ve long been a fan of her statement sunglasses, but i’m just as enamored with her quirky cute collections. titled “fantastique magnifique,” this collection was filled with retro-futuristic space prints, cool color combinations, and interesting proportions. i love the subtle wink and nod to the past while still keeping things feeling fresh and new. and i can’t wait to get my hands one one of those silly straw hats, which i’ve already pre-ordered for an upcoming trip to a tropical locale!





























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my style, giveaways

outfit: win $150 to summerland boutique!

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today i’m excited to announce my latest giveaway courtesy of summerland boutique. this super cute online shop is based out of portland, oregon, and has a seriously awesome selection of pieces like this silk eskell dress i’m wearing today, pretty accessories, and unique vintage finds.

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

this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email after monday, january 21.

see something you like? summerland would also like to offer you 15% off your purchases with code “calivintage” now through january 21!




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fashion, collections, spring 2013

club monaco spring 2013 campaign

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continuing on my spring inspiration kick, today i thought i’d share the club monaco spring 2013 campaign shot on the streets of new york by none other than venetia scott. i’m a huge fan of her work, so it’s not much of a surprise that i can’t get enough of this campaign. i know it seems a bit unexpected, but it’s definitely been interesting the way that club monaco has started to capture my attention over the past year or so. until then, i had never even stepped foot into one of their stores, but now i find myself stopping-in for a quick browse whenever i’m at the mall. and looking at the pieces in the collection, i think i might need to spring for that cute little trench!




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my style

outfit: flowers and braids

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these photos were snapped back at the beginning of december during a stroll through the mountain view cemetery near my house. some weekends are just made for long walks, and it really is the perfect place to visit after meandering through the neighborhood and stopping for a warm cup of coffee. i call this my “mcdonalds sweater” because it’s yellow and red and it makes me think of ketchup and mustard. i love it because it really does look vintage, but it’s a new piece from the lauren moffatt fall 2012 collection. she really does make the dreamiest pieces.

wearing: lauren moffatt sweater and skirt, seychelles sycamore flats, j.crew bag, and ysl rouge pur couture in le rouge


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