fashion, collections, spring 2013

rosaspina vintage spring 2013

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just last week, i received a very sweet message from ale of rosaspina vintage announcing the released her very first handmade collection! i’ve been following her blog for a while, and had been eagerly anticipating the collection after she shared a series of sneak peeks in the weeks leading up to the release, so it was a very pleasant message indeed. and the story behind the collection is just as wonderful as the collection itself! each piece was designed by ale herself and lovingly handmade by her mother using vintage fabrics from the 1950s and 1960s out of her grandmother’s very own collection. the result is a very special collection of easy printed tops and ladylike pleated skirts with a unique history spanning three generations. there is only a very limited quantity, so if something strikes your fancy, head on over to her online shop now!

photos courtesy of rosaspina vintage.














fashion, collections, spring 2013

victory spring 2013

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while visiting portland this weekend, i stumbled upon local shop, victory, and decided to stop in. i was still a bit disoriented from the flight, but i recognized the name of the shop and figured it would be worth a browse. and wouldn’t you know, but there sitting at the counter was shop owner nicole. both of us recognized each other immediately, but it took us just a moment to place each other as “girls of the internet” who have never met in real life, but may have been following each other for a number of years. yes, we are such a strange breed of internet ladies. we sat and talked about clothes and the internet and portland, and i ooh-ed and ahh-ed at her selection of tomboyish goods. so today i thought i’d share her recently released spring 2013 lookbook so you can see some of the selection for yourself! which you can also conveniently shop right here.










fashion, collections, spring 2013

the secret garden by summerland boutique

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it is very possible that as you read this post, i’m currently boarding a plane headed for portland, oregon. which is quite a coincidence considering that the latest summerland lookbook has just been released by a talented team of portlanders. the online boutique also has a companion brick and mortar shop on burnside st. which i will hopefully have the opportunity to visit this very afternoon! is your mind totally blown? because mine sort of is.

i’m excited to have the chance to browse through the new spring and summer selection including the many pieces so beautifully photographed against so many epic floral scenes in oregon. i can only hope that they’ll get just a bit of sun while i’m there so i can enjoy portland in all of it’s splendor, pretending that i have somehow been transported into the dreamy images from this lookbook.

“the secret garden” for summerland, emily love styled by megan hart and photographed by anja verdugo.







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tradlands

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continuing my search for solid basics to support my wardrobe, i recently came across tradlands, a new san francisco-based company dedicated to constructing well-made, hand-crafted shirting for women. the brand, founded by partners sadie beaudet and jeremy roberts, combines the fabrics and techniques applied to traditional menswear shirts but with a fit designed by and constructed for a woman. the shirts are classic and timeless, made with high-quality fabrics like raw denim, fine cotton plaid,  and slubbed chambray sourced here in the states, just like many of the shirts i’m always coveting in my boyfriend’s closet. reading a bit about the brand, i really enjoyed reading some of sadie’s philosophy around the brand:

“we are focused on women’s clothing. people often ask when and if we will make clothing for men. i see many companies making womenswear as a side note to their menswear line. the heart of our story is making great essentials for women.”

not only that, but the brand has a very strong connection to san francisco, where all of the garments are designed and constructed. each shirt in their first collection is named after a different sf locale. i’m already smitten with their first selection and can’t wait to see what other styles they roll out with this year.

photos courtesy of tradlands.


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super awesome bonus: tradlands would like to offer you 15% off your entire order with code “calivintage15” now through may 22!

fashion, lifestyle

human being journal

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the other day, i received a lovely little package from the folks over at need supply co. containing the latest issue of their print magazine, human being journal. need supply co. has already pretty well mastered the digital space with their online shop and clean editorial content, so it’s fun to see the way they’ve interpreted their content in print media. flipping through the pages, i find myself transported to those dreamy photo shoot locales and can’t help but feel a little envious of the team of writers and photographers who get to chase around all of the cool subjects for their features.

get a copy for yourself here.




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.

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dear creatures sample sale!

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just last week, i was complaining about the fact that us sf kids miss out on all the awesome sample sales. well, the retail gods must be looking down on us because i just got word that asmbly hall in san francisco is hosting a dear creatures sample on saturday, may 11 and sunday, may 12! and if you attend the saturday sale, you’ll also have the chance to meet the designers behind this darling brand.

or if you’re in the los angeles area, the following weekend there will be another sample sale at the loved one in pasadena!