nyfw, travel

my nyfw: nyc bound

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calivintage: nyc bound

i’m currently sitting in the sfo airport watching planes that i will not board. today marks the first day of my trip to nyc, but as you can see, things have already gotten to a shaky start. i missed my flight even though i was in line 50 minutes prior to departure (long story). and i got the full treatment complete with grumpy airport clerks and crying babies. but i’m certainly not complaining. i’m now sitting in a quiet corner gazing out the window and enjoying a warm cup of coffee hoping that a few people on this next flight will have a similar fate as me, so i’ll be able to snag their seats and make it to nyc by tonight. fingers crossed!

calivintage: nyc bound
calivintage: nyc bound

fashion, cycle chic

loeffler randall girls on bikes

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yesterday i caught a glimpse of this cute video by loeffler randall dedicated to their new rider bag. i love the classic satchel style, perfectly suited for fall. throw on a few strategically placed straps, and it’s also perfectly suited for fastening to your handlebars. i’d like this chic attachÁ© regardless, but those little details make all the difference when you’re getting ready to hop on your bike for a quick ride around town.

to see more of my cycle chic posts from the past, click here, or check out my bike blog, bikes + babes.



giveaways

win $100 to dronning vintage!

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today i am excited to announce my latest giveaway courtesy of fellow bay area vintage-lover, dronning vintage! browsing through the selection of this san francisco-based online boutique, i’m struck by the major back-to-school vibes, and am already creating outfits in my head with letterman sweaters and saddle shoes. dronning only features the highest quality vintage pieces hand-picked by bay area babe, catie nienaber. her impeccable taste is evidenced in her astute outfit posts and incredible etsy selection. and in addition to her blog and shop, you can also find her on facebook and pinterest!

so let’s get started! to enter, simply visit dronning vintage and leave a comment in the section below telling us which item (or items) in the shop are your absolute favorite!

this contest is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected on tuesday, august 28 and contacted via email shortly thereafter. $100 prize is valid at dronning vintage and cannot be combined with any other offers.

see something you want now? dronning vintage is also offering 20% off with code “cali20” now through august 31.

**EDIT: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMENTER #193, FUTURELINT!**

my style

outfit: lacy days

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calivintage: lacy days

all last week was busy and exhausting. there are two ways that you can respond to such a situation: 1) you can go home, feel sorry for yourself, and eat a tub of ice cream in front of the tube, or 2) fuck it! throw all common sense out the window, forget your routine, and just do something different. i opted for the latter. on one such weeknight, i threw on my fancy new party dress, and went out on the town. since the sun was just setting, i took the opportunity to show off said fancy dress with a little photo shoot on the secret stairway near my house, then headed off on my evening adventure. the week was long and busy, but sometimes you just gotta live it up and let off some steam.

these photos were taken for part two of my guest post series over at dahlia uk. you can see my first post here.

wearing: stephanie lace organza dress courtesy of dahlia | thrifted vintage kitten heels

calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days
calivintage: lacy days

fashion, collections, fall 2012

orla kiely fall 2012 campaign

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it’s official: i’m ready for the fall. after spotting the orla kiely fall 2012 campaign shot by venetia scott, i am officially obsessed. these super sixties-inspired looks need to be in my closet right now. from the cute coats and pinafores perfect for layering to the expert styling with cream tights and little t-strap shoes, i just can’t get enough! that is all.

photos by venetia scott for orla kiely.









fashion, collections, fall 2012

tocca fall 2012

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continuing with the fall trend this week, i decided to share the tocca fall 2012 collection. i’m absolutely smitten with this very chic set of looks that elegantly ride the line between masculine and feminine. i think this collection speaks to me so much because i often find myself dressing much in the same manner. one day i’ll be wearing a little ’60s dress and then next day i’ll be sporting a button-up blouse with pants and loafers. add in some delicate details like intricate lace and some decidedly academic inspiration and you’ve got a perfect formula for fall dressing.

photos by tocca.












fashion

beach day

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oh, babes of the internet, how i love you. yesterday this fun editorial popped up in my feed, a photo series styled by leeanne and photographed by alexis lambrou for rookie magazine. and it features none other than emily, emma, and leeanne herself!  i’ve interacted with these ladies through the marvels of modern technology for some time know, chatting it up in virtual spaces like instagram, tumblr, and facebook. i’ve even had the pleasure of spending a teeny bit of time with them while visiting new york back in february. it’s kind of strange how you can feel like you know some people so well, even when they are so far away. but i am happy to see these lovely faces doing awesome things like setting up fun photo shoots on trips to the beach in places that i’ve never been before. and it’s getting me just a little bit excited to make my way back to new york in september to enjoy the last of the summer sunsets of the year.

photos by alexis lambrou for rookie magazine.











my style

kid face

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calivintage: baby erin
calivintage: baby erin

i was feeling nostalgic the other day and happened upon these photos of me as a kid. i actually shared some of these a looong while back, but pictures are meant to be rediscovered again and again throughout a lifetime, and sometimes it’s good to dwell on those memories for just a few moments. i love the fact that i went through such a long phase in which i refused to smile for photos. there are actually professional studio photos of me grimacing and pouting in a pink frilly dress. despite the photographer’s attempts, i refused to give in and crack a smile, so my mom had them printed. good thing she had a sense of humor.

also note that my hair is an absolute mess in those first two photos. that fancy haircut was the result of an incident in which i got a huge wad of gum stuck in my hair and attempted to get it out myself. niiiice.

calivintage: baby erin
calivintage: baby erin

inspiration

back to school

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back to school

 

all of this talk about the chilly weather at outside lands over the weekend got me thinking about the fact that it is now officially august, and i have to accept that the days are getting shorter and we are slowly transitioning into the fall. it’s back-to-school season and even though i’m no longer a student, i still sometimes feel that little nostalgic ache remembering those trips to the store for freshly sharpened pencils and fragrant packs of crayons. as i got older, i graduated to graphing calculators and laptop computers, but it was always fun to gear up for the school season no matter how hard it might have been to say goodbye to summer.

pair that with a healthy dose of crazy cat lady kitsch and you’ve arrived at my slightly off-kilter outfit inspiration for the coming season!