may flowers

calivintage: little flowers

and i’m back! just recovered from a few days off with a kidney infection. it was only miserable for a couple of days before the antibiotics kicked in, but i took it easy this weekend and spent most of my time indoors, taking the opportunity to lay low and chill out instead of working myself to the bone with my usual twenty million projects and side projects. i know it seems kinda silly, but sometimes sick days can be the best for that. besides the party where you feel super crummy.

anyway, these photos were taken last weekend when i was feeling much better. i had been reminiscing about the early days of calivintage, when every single outfit photo was taken on the roof of my apartment. it’s a favorite spot for me and brendan to hang out, drinking beers and watching the sun go down on a warm spring evening. we just don’t usually stop to snap photos up there anymore… but it’s still there, up above the treetops with an epic view stretching out over our little corner of oakland. the weather has been so nice and springy that it feels like every day, we’ve been celebrating the warm temperatures and enjoying the smell of fresh blossoms all around us. so in honor of the occasion, i pulled on my fancy little lauren moffatt top, covered in teeny tiny white flower sequins on a pretty yellow silk shell for a little impromptu dancing session!

top: lauren moffatt car song sequin shell
skirt: american apparel denim circle skirt
shoes: thrifted vintage
bag: vintage wicker umbrella basket, gift from mom
sunglasses: flowers by alex knost sunglasses courtesy of raen optics
lipstick: makeup forever rouge artist intense in satin bright orange

calivintage: little flowers
calivintage: little flowers
calivintage: little flowers
calivintage: little flowers
calivintage: little flowers

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32 Responses to may flowers

  1. Sarah May 14, 2012 at 10:23 am #

    Wow, kidney infection. That’s intense. Definitely rest up and get better. Wow, kudos to your mom for giving you that umbrella basket. Pure awesomeness =)

    - Sarah

  2. vio May 14, 2012 at 10:31 am #

    so so lovely!

  3. Lady à la Mode May 14, 2012 at 10:47 am #

    I know how painful a kidney infection can be, glad the antibiotics have kicked in! You look unbelievably amazing though… can’t believe you were sick over the weekend! I’m in love with the blouse!

    xxx

  4. Mary May 14, 2012 at 10:47 am #

    Sorry you had a kidney infection. Those are the worst. But at least you got meds that worked quickly! Love that umbrella basket and the collar on your shirt is so sweet. Glad you are feeling better! :)

    • erin (calivintage) May 14, 2012 at 12:47 pm #

      yeah, it’s been a chronic problem for a number of years, so i’m pretty used to it. i know which meds work best, so i’m usually back on my feet really quickly, thank goodness! thank you!

  5. monkeyshines May 14, 2012 at 10:48 am #

    adorable circle denim!

    Bises,
    monkeyshines

  6. Berty Morales May 14, 2012 at 11:14 am #

    What a beautiful outfit! Love your top :)

  7. Jenn May 14, 2012 at 12:15 pm #

    That umbrella basket as a purse is precious! Also love how the top sort of hangs over the flared skirt. I normally tend to tuck in a tighter shirt with high waisted pieces, but this definitely gives the outfit a lighter, more whimsical feel. Great silhouette!

  8. Leah May 14, 2012 at 2:44 pm #

    I’m drooling over that top. Gah! Lauren Moffat is the best.

  9. Monique May 14, 2012 at 2:55 pm #

    that little umbrella makes for a great prop love how you paired this outfit with those lovely shoes.

  10. Melissa May 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm #

    this look is so cute!

  11. hannah May 14, 2012 at 4:03 pm #

    that shirt is to die for! love it! xx

  12. Clara Campelo May 14, 2012 at 5:27 pm #

    lovely as always!!
    xxxxxxx

  13. Dylana May 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm #

    Adorable! And hope you feel better!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  14. Little Red Book May 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm #

    Glad you’re feeling better! I did my time w/kidneys last summer, sucks!

    http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com

  15. Adiel May 14, 2012 at 7:23 pm #

    Wishing you a speedy recovery! That bag is insanely good and I love your sunnies!

  16. Adrienne May 14, 2012 at 8:21 pm #

    I’m glad you are feeling better! Kidney infections really are the worst.

    I love that denim circle skirt!

  17. Jennifer May 14, 2012 at 8:31 pm #

    You are too cute! Glad to hear you’re feeling better!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  18. SwinginCat May 14, 2012 at 9:34 pm #

    Wow, the bag is wonderful!

  19. Cortnie May 14, 2012 at 10:12 pm #

    I love the rooftop photos!

    Glad you’re feeling better, too!

    xo
    cortnie

  20. vanessa May 15, 2012 at 3:34 am #

    Great photos dear! Love the top!

    vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  21. Taylor May 15, 2012 at 5:28 am #

    eek, kidney infections are terrible! I’ve had a few, and I the first few days are always the worst. Glad you’re feeling better, though!

    I’m in love with your cute umbrella purse… such a cute accessory for spring!

  22. Raquel May 15, 2012 at 6:00 am #

    Oh dear, I fell in love with your umbrella-bag, it’s just PERFECT!!!! and you look great in your roof ^^ just diferent :)

    xoxo

  23. Laura May 15, 2012 at 6:56 am #

    Ouch Erin, sorry to hear kidney infections are a regular for you. I’ve had a few myself and its no fun! Glad you’re on the mend and feeling more perky.
    That top is just so pretty, even more so in a rooftop photo shoot!
    xxx

  24. Story Tellers Vintage May 15, 2012 at 10:06 am #

    Your umbrella handbag is adorable!
    Just found your blog the other day, sorry to hear you were sick and glad you’re feeling better :)

  25. Alexandra May 15, 2012 at 1:18 pm #

    that bag is AMAZING. my life goal is now to find one like it!

    glad you are feeling better and i know exactly what you mean about how good a sick day can be sometimes ;)

  26. steffy May 15, 2012 at 7:45 pm #

    so glad youre feeling better. i always love when you snap photos on the rooftop!

    Xo,
    steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

  27. Jamie Rose May 15, 2012 at 11:08 pm #

    Aw I’m glad you’re feeling better!

    The lighting in these pictures is so pretty! I love your little circle skirt with the fun, summery top. Those flats are adorable too!

  28. CP May 16, 2012 at 10:47 am #

    You are darling. Completely darling!

  29. Agnes Deer May 16, 2012 at 11:46 am #

    I didn’t know you had so many amazing tattoos! Yay for summer!

  30. Constance May 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm #

    You look sooooo cute!

  31. mariebayarea May 21, 2012 at 5:30 pm #

    That top is divine. I love the peter pan collar, the color, and the print.

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