you might recognize this dress from the weardrobe nyc blogger conference. i wore it for the photoshoot with craig arend of altamira nyc. but in all of the commotion, i never really got a proper outfit post in, so today i decided to slip it on and snap a few pictures to show you. anyway, i’m so in love with this dress right now that i don’t need half a reason to put it on!
i got it at mercy vintage in oakland on piedmont avenue. the shop just opened up in it’s new locations a few months ago and it’s literally only a handful of blocks away from where i live, in a neighborhood that’s quickly becoming a favorite! it’s home to issues, a little magazine shop where i’m patiently awaiting a phone call to let me know that the new issue of lula has arrived! and there’s a rad little antique shop nearby where i found an amazing 1950’s sailor dress, and a cute little independent movie theater. pretty sweet.
but onto the dress. it’s a vintage 1940’s rayon dress, and when i bought it the hem fell mid-shin in a most matronly fashion and there were little holes and discolorations all over. so what did i do? i chopped it all off and transformed it into a mini dress. voila! a go-to item for my fall wardrobe. for some reason, i can just see this mixed in with the fall collection from rachel antonoff. the black and orange bring it dangerously close to costume territory, but in a way that’s fun and playful and perfectly whimsical for fall.
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I love this dress even the second time seeing it. And your hair is f'n ADORABLE like that!
this dress is perfection! I love what you've down with it, I adore your shoes too!! I hope you're feeling better ;o)
I am thinking of moving to San Fran/Alameda in February for grad school. There are so many great little shops in that area!
I love the bold crazy print! Definitely a statement piece! That sounds like an awesome little area to visit every few weeks. :}
those oxfords are ultra cute! and such a great skirt!
jess s//
seems like we're practically neighbors as I live just down from piedmont in the mosswood area.
will have to check out that piedmont ave. shop. I've seen it, but haven't had a chance to pop in yet. Have you been to that crazy antique shop on piedmont near 41st? lots of cool stuff for resale if you're willing to haggle a bit.
Love the dress, especially paired with those oxfords…. I need a pair:)
I love this dress! Great job with altering it; looks fab!!
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this dress is amazing! i'm obsessed
the dress fits you perfect!
i love the collar on it! so cute.
Your dress looks fab, and your shoes are lovely x x
very cute skirt!
lovely outfit! ^^
I've been to Issues! I bought the sweetest little zine there. I also got one of those fried chicken sandwiches (do you know the ones?) and strawberry shortcake and rode my bike to the big old cemetery. Guh, sometimes I miss California so much it hurts!
whooah.,.love ur tatto are very cool.
those shoes is really fabulous :))
i've seen most of your looks, omg you got a style!! So great!! So original!! Love, love, love, i have to follow you!!