oh how sad when such a glorious weekend has to come to an end. we got legit warm spring weather in the bay area, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! on saturday, i went on a shoot for audrey grace boutique with two very talented pals, diane and jon. we wandered about in the ucb botanical gardens and around tilden park snapping photos and filming video, and it was honestly only of the easiest and most relaxed shoots i’ve ever done. i can’t share the photos just yet, so i should probably stop teasing you about it! and instead i will shift focus onto my easy weekend look: my dear friend nina of family affairs was so generous to send me this adorable little set! i know i’ve talked a lot recently about having a bit of an obsession with little vintage sets just like this. i love that i can mix and match the skirt and blouse in any number of variations, or i can simply wear them together just like this. the fabric is light and breezy, which was perfect for the hot weekend weather. and the cheerful print just makes me smile.
in other news, i finally decided that all of that vintage i’ve been hoarding over the years is taking up way too much space in my apartment, so i’ve started the process of parting with the overflow. on sunday, i sorted and photographed my entire vintage collection in anticipation of their departure. i’m not sure exactly what to do with it just yet, but i would love to find the right person to sell my collection, so definitely get in touch if you’d like to request a line-sheet! i have hundreds of pieces ranging from the 1940s through the 90s, many of which i’ve worn on my blog and plenty of which have just been stashed away in my closet for far too many years…
top: family affairs banana split shirt
skirt: family affairs fantasy skirt
shoes: swedish hasbeens peep toe super high
bag: thrifted vintage purse, gift from mom
sunglasses: karen walker number six
liptick: makeup forever rouge artist intense in bright orange
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my oh my that is the cutest dress ever!! And you bag is just as adorable! Its great that you’ve been having lovely weather; its been bucketing down here in Perth…
x Aliya
I love this! I thought it was a dress but it’s even cuter that it’s two separate pieces.
Rawr! :)
This outfit is just darling!! What a cute print. Those glasses are pretty amazing too.
Ohhh, all of that vintage sounds amazing!! If I was still selling vintage I would jump on this buy! Actually, I’d just buy to keep, hehe ;O)
hehe, we are in the same boat! what did you do with your collection when you closed shop? i just seem to keep on collecting, yikes!
I love that family affairs set! If I had money to spend I’d totally be interested in your collection for sale. I bet it’s amazing!
also… you’re probably not interested, but if you’d like to do consignment… I can list your vintage for you in my etsy shop, etc.
I’ve done a bit of consignment with Nicole’s collection. she left some stuff for me to sell when she moved to London.
love that dress! so cute!
adorable prints!
Bises,
monkeyshines
That dress is stunning! Your sunglasses are beautiful too.
Becky
xx
You look so pretty in this set Erin, dreamy as usual :)
bisoux
-Izzy
This outfit is amazing! I just love the print on the top and skirt and how it’s two separate pieces. What a great idea to be able to wear the pieces separately too!
Ahhh! Are you actually done with vintage, or just wanting to pair down?? This makes me kind of sad – but at the same time I’m definately interested in a line sheet. I know of what may make a lovely home for your collection. And also – you look great today! I like the hair – topknot on the casual :)
oh no, i’m not giving up vintage. i just have a huge collection from my days of selling that has been taking up tons of storage space in my apartment. i still have my closet full of clothes i wear, both new and vintage, but there is a massive store of other stuff that’s just sitting there untouched!
I thought this was a dress, too! You know you have found the perfect set when they flow together that well. I would definitely be interested in snatching up some of your vintage pieces if you were looking to sell them individually (I would just be buying them for my personal use, not for an online shop or anything). Had you considered opening an Etsy shop just temporarily?
Adorable!
What a beautiful dress!
Super cute outfit!
Beautiful outfit! I love that small detailed patterns are getting in style. I get so caught up in vintage as well. I even catch myself going after destroyed items in {weak} hopes to fix them.
oh same! i actually have a rather large pile of vintage that i’ve acquired in hopes of altering it… only of course i never get around to it. i was so proud because last week i took my first batch to the tailor. let’s see if i can keep up with it!
Love your dress and absolutely in love with the shoes!
I love this outfit and horse print is so cute!
very cute dress!
I have beens searching for a set similar to this for some time now! Still no luck, but yours looks fantastic!
I love the tiger print on you.
The tigers remind me of the life of Pi. Have you ever read it? If not you should I feel like you would like it!
Anna
Hey Erin, what size is the skirt you got? I can’t find the measurements for the sizes anywhere on their site.
i have a 27″ waist and i got a size small. fits perfectly!
Such an amazing print! So cute!xo
That outfit was made for you. I went over to Family Affairs’ website and they had the dress on a very tiny model, losing all the curvaceousness you give to it. Gorgeous.
aw shucks, thank you! i always like seeing pieces on different bodies for exactly that reason!
So sunny and fresh! :)
The dress is beautiful, you look amazing!
That is adorable! I love the darling little collar details and pockets. That print is really cute too. I like that it’s a lightweight fabric and perfect for our warmer weather.
Will you be posting photos of the vintage pieces you are trying to find homes for?
unfortunately, i’m looking to sell it as a lot or on consignment through someone else because i just don’t have the manpower to sell individual pieces! but once i find a buyer, i will definitely let you know who it is so you can check it out! there are some really lovely pieces in there!
Oh, that’s wonderful! Please keep us posted…
yes please!! yours is a closet i covet….
p.s: news about maurice sendak, sad, i know you;re a fan.
Please keep us posted Erin, I would absolutely love the chance to be able to purchase some of your wonderful pieces! :) You’re one of my style inspirations :)
I AM OBSESSED!
So cute!
xoxo
Oh my god. Oh my god. I can’t even deal with how cute this outfit is. The zebra print has left me dead. The end.
I love your cute pouch purse. It’s so adorable. Such a great summertime accessory. :]
Oh wow, I love EVERYTHING about this outfit!
XO
This outfit is amazing! I am loving this set! The pieces are so versatile and the print is just amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Such a cute set! And I just sent you an email regarding your vintage lot! :)
I was so surpised to read this is a skirt and shirt mix! Looks so much like a dress. Absolutely love the print, it would make me happy to wear this too :)
I’d love to take the lot off your hands! I’m looking to rebuild my shop, and a huge lot is just what I need. Can you email me?
Annie
Wow, I love that dress, and the whole look in general!
Such a cute outfit, I totally thought it was a dress to begin with! Good luck with selling your collection, I hope the pieces go to good homes. xx Fran
You’re the bomb diggidy shizz!
Such a cute outfit! I really love that colour lipstick, I haven’t strayed from MAC Russian Red in years but I think there may be a change in the air ;) x
same! i’d been pretty dedicated to ysl rouge pur but recently fell in love with nars and makeup forever satin colors. they have some pretty epic colors…
I didn’t realize your outfit was actually a shirt and skirt set! So very cute!
If I had a vintage store I would buy your collection in a sec!
xo
cortnie
this is such a cute dress!! i love it!
What a pretty outfit – it took me so long to realize it was a two piece! It looks like the perfect spring piece!
x
I am not so secretly hoping that you sell some of your items through your blog as well! ;)
xo Jennifer
Tiger zebras? Love the dress!
What a lovely outfit!
I really like this outfit. It totally looks like a dress but it’s actually a two piece. Love the side pockets on that skirt. Just the perfect length.