fashion, collections, spring 2013

the whitepepper spring 2013

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i haven’t been doing very much shopping lately. in fact, i’ve been making my best effort to clear my closets and pare things down a bit. but in the process, of course, i discovered that i needed to revamp some of my basics and i found myself scrolling through the whitepepper‘s new spring 2013 arrivals. they have a handful of silhouettes that can best be described as easy basics. the colors and patterns are simple and spot-on and i love that they all have a very carefree, cool sense of humor about them. pretty much all of the things that i love. i’ve already picked up a sailor dress and a couple of smock dresses, but now i think i want one of their signature angel dresses, too! so perfect and breezy for hot summer days. in addition to their uk-based site, you can also shop much of the collection on asos.

photos courtesy of the whitepepper.











fashion, collections, spring 2013

royal caballito spring 2013

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a few months back, i received a very sweet email from diana, the designer behind spanish brand royal caballito and was instantly captivated. she started out her career as a photo curator and art historian traveling the world, but has now turned her passion towards design. she creates all of her textile designs using natural fibers like silk, merino, and cotton, working with small and local workshops in spain to ensure that each piece is made as ethically and sustainably as possible. her spring 2013 collection includes three whimsical prints in comfortable, free-spirited silhouettes perfect for springtime adventures. i am particularly smitten with the aqua blue watercolor print on the blouse and skirt seen above, but certainly wouldn’t mind adding any of these carefree pieces into my wardrobe!

photography by chus anton for royal caballito.




fashion, collections, spring 2013

hansel from basel spring 2013

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it’s funny how easy it is for me to overlook such a simple detail like a pair of good socks, but browsing through the new hansel from basel spring 2013 collection is just the reminder i need to start adding some unexpected colors and patterns into my wardrobe. this la-based brand is pretty much at the top of my list when it comes to cool socks and stockings. i actually purchased a few pairs from their collaboration with rachel comey last season and have been greedily hoarding them, still wrapped up in their pretty packaging just waiting for the perfect time to wear them. they’re just so special that i almost want to just leave them untouched on top of my dresser so i can simply admire them. but really, i need to bite the bullet and throw them on with skinny jeans on lazy days, or with a pair of sandals on a springy afternoon. check out the full selection of spring styles here.

photos courtesy of hansel from basel.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

tata naka fall 2013

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keeping in tune with the 1950s theme, today i thought i’d share photos from the tata naka fall 2013 presentation. you know i’m a sucker for a creative presentation, so of course, this high-school themed show caught my eye right away. i love the cool 80s does 50s rockabilly vibes with impeccable styling and amazing colors. the color-blocked cheerleader-inspired dresses are the coolest grown up iteration of those uniforms i remember from my pre-teen days, and those retro bouffants are making me wish i had a live-in hairdresser so i could walk around with a perfectly coiffed do like that every day.

photos courtesy of tata naka.

















































fashion, collections, spring 2013

mrs. pomeranz spring 2013

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there’s just something so perfect about a 1950s silhouette that will never go out of style. i might dabble in all sorts of vintage-inspired wares spanning the decades, but i’ll always have a soft spot for those classic 50s shapes. which is why the mrs. pomeranz spring 2013 collection has captured my attention. titled, “in the mood for love,” this collection of 1950s-inspired styles is constructed with cotton and silk printed fabrics created by the talented artists masha karpushina, ira kikina and genevieve godbout (with a few prints by liberty of london, too). the result is a bright and cheerful spring collection in ladylike silhouettes that would make a welcome addition to any vintage aficionado’s wardrobe.

if you hadn’t heard of the line before, mrs. pomeranz was launched in 2009 by designer dasha pomeranz, based out of the uk and moscow. after years of running her own vintage shop, she discovered that the demand for great vintage dresses outstripped the amount of vintage gems available, and decided to create her own 50s-inspired pieces with attention to quality construction and a modern fit. in fact, each piece is custom made-to-order so you can have a dress constructed to exactly your measurements. and i know i certainly wouldn’t mind having one of these pieces in my wardrobe!

photos courtesy of mrs. pomeranz.








fashion, collections, spring 2013

yestadt millinery spring 2013

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if you ask me, the world just doesn’t have enough hats. which is why i’m always delighted when yestadt millinery releases a new lookbook. for spring 2013, they created a perfect range of styles from classic pagalina straw fedoras to cute printed baseball caps to some very special vintage-inspired toppers like that darling straw beret above! of the inspiration behind the collection, molly yestadt says,

“the spring collection started with the color palette- like chalky sherbert- we were looking at the warhol cat illustrations for color and also [one of his] illustrations of hardboiled eggs. so strange, but so lovely. kind of taking that kitschy grandmas-kitchen-artwork vibe and mixing it in with the yestadt millinery ‘downtown’ aesthetic.”

with that kind of inspiration, you sort of can’t go wrong. and lucky for me, yestadt is currently building an online shop, but if you can’t wait, they’ve also let me know that a selection of hats are currently available at opening ceremony, dagny+barstow, and anthropolgie.

photography by samantha sest with illustrations by lindsay mound for yestadt millinery.








fashion, collections, spring 2013

tba spring 2013

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i am obsessed with this dress. i think i first came across it while (you guessed it) scrolling through pinterest, and crossed my fingers as i clicked the link waiting to see if it was 1. available and 2. in my price range. and i was delighted to see that it was from the tba spring 2013 collection. i remember last spring, they came out with a slightly similar sheer white dress with scallops in a mini length. i was always kinda bummed that i never got it, but this pretty thing is definitely making me feel better about that. and for that matter, i’m pretty delighted by much of their spring offerings over at tba. the sheer skirts are definitely my favorites, but they have a lovely assortment of prints and textures in very easy shapes that are perfect for wearing while lazing about on a hot summer day.

photos courtesy of tba.








fashion, collections, spring 2013

family affairs spring 2013

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it may be a bit gloomy and rainy on my return from spring vacation, but the family affairs spring 2013 collection is brightening my mood in anticipation of may flowers. the collection is titled “night train to cassis” and features a host of hand-drawn prints fashioned after original drawings by nina herself. and as always, the inspiration is as dreamy as the looks. of the collection, nina says,

“the feeling of night train to cassis is innocence, pure fun, the color white in the sunlight, white houses in greece, sun bleached towels, putting lemon in your friends’ hair to “bleach” it, never remembering to drink enough water. taking overnight train rides to port towns in france, riding your bike too fast and laughing. fresh bread and home made jam, grass stains from all day picnics, salty hair.”

photos shot by frej hedenberg courtesy of family affairs.





















fashion, collections, spring 2013

parker barker for lime ricki swimwear

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since we’ve been on the topic of hawaii this week, today i thought it would be fitting to share with you the new parker barker for lime ricki swimwear collection. this small, vintage-inspired collection was designed by hayler parker-barker, the talented lady behind the children’s clothing line, culdesac. and this season, she’s added swimwear to her roster of design with a very charming collection of swimsuits inspired by vintage silhouettes in ’60s hollywood. i haven’t yet had a chance to go swimming on my trip, but i may just have picked out one of these suits for when i finally do hit the beach… and there may be a nice treat in store for you later this week, so stay tuned!





like what you see? limericki would like to offer you 15% off any item from the parker barker collection with code “calivintage” now through april 10!

fashion, collections, fall 2013

good night, day 2013 lookbook

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today i am home sick from work, and even though i told myself to stay away from the computer and get some rest, i couldn’t resist because tara-lynn sent me the images from her fall 2013 lookbook for good night, day and i had to share them! i’ve been following this talented lady since at least as long as i’ve been blogging, admiring her beautiful hand knits and inspirational images. just looking at these photos makes me feel all warm and cozy. i can’t even decide on a favorite: a luxurious hand-knit toque, or a beautiful watercolor blue sweater dress, or maybe even a cute little knitting kit to keep my fingers busy on a lazy weekend day.

photos by arden wray for good night, day.