fashion, collections, spring 2013

myrtle “double ep”

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today i’m excited to share the newly launched “double ep” lookbook for los angeles based myrtle boutique. i pretty much instantly became a fan after their tomboy style lookbook last summer, but this new collection of dreamy photos shot at echo lake is certainly a match. this time, they teamed up with photographers megan mcisaac and laura taylor who took turns shooting each other in looks from some of my favorite designers including samantha pleet, in god we trust, dusen dusen, and gretchen jones.

photographers and models: megan mcisaac and laura taylor
styling: whitney bickers
clothing: myrtle
sunglasses: gogosha optique
location: echo park, los angeles

















fashion, shopping

sf shopping guide: down at lulu’s

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onto my second recommendation in my little shopping series. this shop isn’t actually located in san francisco proper, but it’s a short drive across the bay on the oakland/berkeley border. i used to live a few blocks from this place, and popped in every couple of weeks for affordable vintage wares…

down at lulu’s, 6603 telegraph ave. oakland

a favourite among students and locals alike, down at lulu’s is an explosion of glam style and cult kitsch on the border between berkeley and oakland. this tiny pink palace moonlights as a hair salon, record store, and ‘zine shop, not to mention its excellent selection of vintage gems for punk rockers and vintage aficionados, with a focus on fashion from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. the vintage selection is eclectic and unique, with plenty of statement pieces and classic vintage staples at accessible prices.

my city guide series was originally published in the guardian uk, photos by me.


to view my entire shopping guide series, click here.

fashion

calivintage in ballad of magazine

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you may remember several months back, i shared some behind-the-scenes instagram shots on location at a little photo shoot. well, the latest issue of ballad of magazine is finally out, and i’m so excited to be able to share the finished product with you. the editorial was shot at the historic claremont resort and hotel nestled in the oakland hills. it’s a massive resort built in 1915, and a pretty iconic monument in the area. sometimes, when i see it looming in the distance, i get a little chill up my spine thinking about “the shining.” but it’s actually quite alive and active with charming tennis courts, a big blue swimming pool, and a very stunning restaurant on huge deck overlooking the bay. and it was the perfect backdrop for our 1960s brigitte bardot-inspired shoot for the “summer of ’69” issue of ballad of. i had a ton of fun sourcing pretty vintage clothes and playing dress up on our lovely model. get the latest issue here.

above: dress from pretty penny vintage.

photography: micaela hoo
styling: me!
hair and makeup: miche tan
model: tate moore with stars model management


vintage skirt set.


lauren moffatt dress, something else sunglasses.


vintage dress from bohemian bisoux, michael kors sunglasses


lauren moffatt top, vintage slip from pretty penny vintage


esther williams swimsuit.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

orla kiely resort 2014

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i have to admit, i’ve mostly been blind to the rush of resort collections that have been sprouting up on the web the past few weeks. some seasons i’m much more “tuned-in” than others, and this spring has just been so hectic outside of blogland that i haven’t had the proper time to just sit and enjoy the collections. having said that, i just got a peek at the orla kiely resort 2014 collection that has pretty much revived my interest in all things fashion. i thought that her fall 2013 collection was the best yet, but i really love the direction for spring. still a lot of very cute collared looks with expert layering and a certain schoolgirlish charm, but with fun polka dot and heart prints and jacquards. and i really had no idea that i would love that kelly green and pale peachy pink together. so yeah, i basically want this entire collection on my body. right now.

photos courtesy of orla kiely.

























press, shopping

join me at the lancÁ´me + vogue event!

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today i’m excited to announce that i’ve teamed up with vogue to co-host an event celebrating the launch of the new lancÁ´me show by alber elbaz collection! come join me this saturday june 22 at nordstrom valley fair from 12am – 2pm for a fashion show featuring lancÁ´me eye looks and vogue fashion picks! guests will receive a makeover by top lancÁ´me makeup artists, plus take home a custom mini issue of vogue, and one-of-a-kind lancÁ´me makeup mirror, shopping bag and lancÁ´me show brochure, all embossed with elbaz’s chic signature artwork.*

saturday, june 22
nordstrom valley fair
vogue gifts and fashion show from 12pm – 2pm

beauty counter appointments from 11am – 7pm
*call 408.248.2180 ext. 1064 to reserve an appointment

fashion, shopping

sf shopping guide: static vintage

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a couple of months back, i was contacted by the guardian uk to write-up a little bay area vintage shopping guide. they asked me to offer up my top 10 shopping spots for both vintage and designer, so i set out on a weekend excursion to visit and photograph all of my favorite spots. since i’ve gotten quite a few requests for shopping recommendations over the years, i thought i’d share my list in a little series here on the blog. so for my first stop…

static vintage, 1764 haight st. san francisco

while there’s a wide range of vintage boutiques in the famous haight-ashbury neighbourhood, static vintage stands out, with a massive selection of vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, including impressive designer finds for the true collector. you’ll find unique vintage wares to fit just about any style from every era from the 1920s and to the early 1990s in this brightly hued shop. and rumour has it they have a secret stash of rare pieces for the serious buyer, making this a must-stop destination for fashion fanatics.

my city guide series was originally published in the guardian uk, photos by me.

fashion, collections, spring 2013

in god we trust spring 2013

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if you noticed the silence this past week on the blog, i apologize! i went off to visit family over the holiday weekend and came back with a bit of a bug that kept be down enough that i wasn’t even checking my email. it was a blessing and a curse as i am now desperately trying to scramble and catch up before the week ends! but now that i’m finally back on my feet, i thought i’d share the new spring 2013 lookbook from new york-based in god we trust. the entire collection is made and designed right in new york, and this season was all about capturing the essence of summer in the city. owner and designer, shana tabor says:

“as any proper new yorker knows, half the fun of summer is finding ways to get out of the city—whether it be to a beach, a lake house, or upstate for the weekend. honestly, sometimes you just want to get the hell out of town.”

i may not be a new yorker, but i think we can all relate with that desire to hit the road for the weekend. and what better way to do it than in easy silhouettes decked out in silly novelty prints like over-sized sunglasses and world-travelling kitties, or in crisp, clean colors with cool cut-outs and interesting proportions? you can shop the entire collection right here.

photos courtesy of in god we trust. 

















fashion, collections, fall 2013

it’s ok my dear fall 2013

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i know i’ve been on a roll sharing spring lookbooks, but today i couldn’t resist sharing the it’s ok my dear fall 2013 collection. this brooklyn-based brand got it’s start in 2010 by fit graduate ashley cheeks. and for her latest shoot, she teamed up with photographer anna li and model rachel trachtenburg (of supercute! fame) with hair and makeup by brittany romney. the result is a super cool spread featuring cute cat pockets on delicate silk blouses balanced with warm wool shorts and coats for a sweet and sassy fall wardrobe. and what’s even better, is that every piece is lovingly hand-made in new york! and if you don’t want to wait for fall to get a cute cat dress, you can shop the spring collection right here.

photos courtesy of it’s ok my dear.