let’s just say i wasn’t too pleased, and i had a good cry when i finally got in because it just felt awful, and apparently i needed it. but despite my evening ordeal, i woke up this morning bright and early feeling happy and energized. this was partially fueled by the sun shinning and the birds chirping. and i had a ton of fun on the rooftop taking pictures today (which is why there are more than usual). there was a gentle breeze that added movement to my flouncy polka dot dress and it just made me feel happy sitting up there with my boyfriend out in the sun.

so i’m in a good mood now and i really like my outfit for today (and i wore it last night, too. whatevs.) it feels like the perfect outfit to wear while hunting for treasures at the flea market, which is perfectly fitting considering that i got it from we move vintage, which is an online shop based out of l.a. that also has a booth at the rose bowl flea market. i’ve said this before, but aren’t polka dots so cheery? and in keeping with the theme, i thought it was nice to pair it with this super comfy cardigan. it has really long sleeves with little holes for your thumbs to peek through.

sweater: fabray cardigan courtesy of modcloth
dress: vintage polka dot dress from we move vintage
belt: urban outfitters
tights: target
shoes: vintage nine west boots from vintageless beauty on etsy
sunglasses: ray-ban wayfarers

so while my pictures aren’t the most exciting, i decided to post them anyway because i thought you might appreciate my “off day.” we all have them, right?

dress: obey silky ruffle front dress from 80’s purple
tights: tabio clear ribbon tights
shoes: payless platform ankle boots
headband: forever 21 ribbon bow headband
glasses: 3.1 phillip lim spring 2009

well, almost. it’s kinda hard to believe that there is apparently a big storm on it’s way, especially after that incredible weekend. i was all over the bay the past couple of days and the highs peaked at around 78 degrees. but today? well, it’s cooled off quite a bit and we’re getting ready for more of those famous april showers. i’m obviously obsessed with my hasbeens, so yeah, i’m gonna keep these babies on my feet until the rain actually hits. then i’ll have to switch them out for a pair of rain boots.

and i must say, this little chambray dress has come in handy so far this spring. i got it knowing that chambray was definitely one of my spring essentials, but since i cut my hair, i’m less keen on strapless numbers and low necklines. not that i was ever so hot on those styles, but now i feel inclined to decorate my decolletage with high necklines and pretty collars. which is why this little eyelet flutter sleeve blouse is a perfect layering tool for underneath my many strapless dresses. and it adds a little touch of romance.

coat: h&m navy trench
top: vintage eyelet flutter sleeve blouse from helgesok vintage on etsy
dress: jack by bb dakota brodie dress
sandals: swedish hasbeens peep toe super high clogs in mustard

and what a perfect subject to bring up on a day when i decided to wear some of the most recognizable brands in fashion. so what do you think? too much? haha! ;)

jacket: marc by marc jacobs via gilt groupe
jeans: j brand 210 the oslo jeans in indigo
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo bow flats
purse: vintage coach doctor bag
watch: men’s timex dress bracelet
sunglasses: rayban wayfarers

so whenever i get something i really really like, i usually wear it for like a week straight. i suppose that’s kinda gross, but it’s actually a good sign, because it means i’ve found something good. which is probably why i’m wearing my brand new j brand jeans along with my swedish hasbeens for the second day in a row. i just changed up the look a little bit with a nautical theme and topped it off with this adorable rabbits brooch i got from oh my cavalier! i only recently discovered her little shop and i’m already considering a few more purchases!

if you haven’t noticed, i’ve definitely been in shopping mode since the weather changed and the springtime started. but since i’ve already dropped a bit of cash on “investment pieces,” i’m now switching gears and getting really excited about some major thrifting. i think i’m going to spend the rest of my afternoon driving all around the east bay checking out what they’ve got in store on the racks of all my favorite thrift stores.

hat: vintage straw boater
shirt: rodarte for target
jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo
brooch: oh my cavalier! dancing rabits
clogs: swedish hasbeens peep toe super high in mustard

i thought that referring to myself as a hasbeen was particularly apt today considering i just got my new swedish hasbeens in the mail and i totally decided to pair them with this old marc by marc jacobs coat that i bought waaaay back in 2001 when i was 18! (yeah yeah do the math on that one.) but like the tag on my shoes reads, sometimes you have to “move back to be able to move forward.” and i quite like that. but i guess you already knew that, considering that this blog has so much to do with vintage!

so while this marc coat isn’t quite vintage, it’s already 9 years old, which is about how much time it took me to like it again. and i kinda have to commend my 18-year-old self for that purchase, actually. i think that nowadays, i might find myself much too cautious to buy a huge orange military-style coat that looks like something straight out of sgt. peper’s lonely hearts club band. but at the time, i didn’t even flinch when i bought it. i was like, yeah, i’m 18! no rules. i’m spending all the money i saved over summer to buy marc jacobs. woo! or something like that. haha!

after spending my weekend out in the woods, i had to wear something completely different today. something delicate, like lace and eyelet in pale pastels, perfect for keeping all neat and tidy on a shopping day. i recently ordered this marc by marc jacobs jacket on final sale at gilt groupe. and if you’ve ever shopped the site, then you know the frenzy of refreshing your screen at exactly 9am to pounce on your favorite items before they all disappear into someone else’s shopping cart. then, if you’re lucky enough to get what you want into your cart, you have but mere minutes before you commit to the purchase or else it’s gone forever. ok, i’m being dramatic, but they definitely do a good job of making it feel very dire. anyway, i managed to get this baby into my cart, and i felt quite proud of myself.

on a completely different note, do you ever feel like you need to match your hair color to your outfits? i’m a big fan of wearing pastels lately, but i just can’t bring myself to go all the way with every single piece being such a light color because i have dark brown hair. i always feel the need to anchor it with at least one dark item in my wardrobe. it usually ends up being the shoes or some other accessory. i guess that’s just my slippery slope with dark colors in general.