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bikes + babes

December 13, 2011 21 Comments

i mentioned one of my side-projects the other day and realized that it had been quite a long while since i’ve done a bikes + babes post. so i flipped through the archives of my new(ish) blog, bikes + babes to pull out some of my favorite photos of– wait for it– bikes and babes. but honestly, i’ve been posting so many photos up there that i feel like you’ll need to head over to get the full scope. so consider this your teaser and then head on over to bikes + babes!

from the top left: tara lynn of good night, day, zoe of lion heart vintage, street style by the locals, marie photographed by stockholmstreetstyle, cindy photographed by bike fancy, and harriet henderson photographed by anne bernecker.

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outfit: calivintage + ralph lauren, day one

December 12, 2011 42 Comments

today i’m excited to share a fun little series that i’ve been working on with ralph lauren denim & supply. you wouldn’t believe my excitement when they asked me if i’d be interested in styling three looks from their new collection! pretty exciting stuff! they had so much stuff to choose from, that it was actually a challenge to narrow it down to only three looks! for my first outfit, i opted to go for a very nautical look built around this pretty much perfect sailor stripe shirt. over the years, i’ve picked up a number of different striped shirts, but i’ve had a hard time finding one that fits exactly the way i want. it’s funny how such a simple item can be so difficult to find, but when i got this shirt in the mail, it was love at first sight. if you are still on the hunt for one like this, i highly recommend it.

anyway, there are a few more photos than usual because the weather was just so nice out and we were having a bit too much fun playing with the light as the sun set behind the oakland high rises near lake merritt. i love this spot because it’s such an interesting contrast between the urban setting to the west and such a lovely natural estuary to the east with pretty migratory birds floating around in the evening sky.

top: ralph lauren denim & supply striped jersey boatneck in cream/fresh water
pants: ralph lauren denim & supply boyfriend chino pant in luxury tan
jacket: ralph lauren denim & supply fleece velvet-trim tux jacket
bag: rebecca minkoff covet satchel
shoes: rosegold danielle heel
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le rouge

fashion

teddy girls

December 10, 2011 11 Comments

forgive me, but i’m about to ramble on a bit before i get to my point… so for those of you who don’t know, i’m the resident tumblr girl at modcloth. basically, i gather images based around a theme of the day, which i then share on the modcloth tumblr. yesterday i decided to feature jeans as my theme and started to gather a few photos of vintage ladies wearing awesome denim. this of course, reminded me of one of my favorite photos series’ by ken russell featuring a group of teddy girls in the london in the 1950s. and once i get on the teddy girls kick, it’s all over. now i have officially reinvigorated my obsession with tough girl gangs and have been scouring the web for inspiration. it’s an especially fitting time for it because rookie mag actually recently had an issue on the topic, which has provided me with some awesome inspiration to add to my files.

anyway, while racking my brain for other cool editorials, i remembered this post on siri’s blog from way back in 2010 featuring this awesome editorial from oyster magazine (scans found here). i suppose the styling is decidedly more spring/summer, but i live in sunny california, so i’m pretty sure that i need to recreate these looks like right now. i’m especially smitten with the babe up top wearing a striped shirt, jeans, and little t-strap flats. and i’m also pretty enamored with a look featuring a pinafore with a button up shirt and neck tie.

and for a look back at some of my other teddy girl posts, here’s a little list to keep you busy:
ken russell’s teddy girls
teddy girl
young edwardian
paul smith spring 2012

cycle chic

pretty colors

December 9, 2011 7 Comments

it’s been a long while since i’ve written a cycle chic post here! part of this has to do with the fact that i started a new blog called bikes + babes. if you haven’t checked it out, then you should definitely take a peek at all of the pictures i’ve been collecting of bikes and babes.

having said that, i’m still excited to share some bike fun with you here today! public bikes had just introduced a new set of limited edition colors for their popular C7 and V7 bikes. they already come in a beautiful selection of colors (i personally own an M8 in powder blue), but for the holiday season, they’ve introduced a sleu of new ice cream-inspired colors to choose from including pistachio, blueberry, grapefruit, salted caramel, and lemon drop. they’ve made only 10 of each, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

and if you need a little push in the right direction, you might like to know that they are offering free shipping with code “FREESHIP “ now through 12/11.

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gift giving with gucci

December 7, 2011 7 Comments

’tis the season for gift guides and shopping mayhem. if you’re wondering why i haven’t been sharing any gift guides this year, it’s because i’m a bit of a scrooge. i mean, i love shopping just as much as the next gal (probably a bit more, actually), but the holidays can be a pretty stressful time! but when lucky magazine contacted me to tell me about their gift guide for the vintage fiend, i was singing a different tune. i can’t resist a good retro gift, and clearly i love to shop for them. a quick look through the gallery, and perhaps my cold heart was warmed just a little bit by the simple red and green stripes on this classic gucci boston bag.

giveaways

win $250 to curator!

December 6, 2011 348 Comments

today i am so excited to share my latest giveaway in collaboration with curator boutique! i already talked a bit about this local designer in my outfit post yesterday, but for those of you who didn’t see it, i’ll give you the rundown: curator is a line of clothing designed and produced here in san francisco. all of their clothes are made with soft and sturdy garment-dyed cotton and they do their best to limit waste during production and use organic fabrics whenever possible. the result? very high quality and affordable locally made dresses that you can basically live in. and today we’d like to offer you the opportunity to win a $250 gift card good for anything in the shop! above are a few of my favorites, but you have to check out the shop because they have so much more!

to enter, simply visit curator and leave a comment in the section below telling us which item is your absolute favorite.

this contest is open to readers within the united states. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on tuesday, december 13. winner will receive a $250 gift card to curator shop.

don’t want to wait? curator would also like to offer 25% off your order with code “calivintage” now through december 13!

EDIT: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. congratulations to our winner, taylor!

my style

outfit: madeline

December 5, 2011 38 Comments

the other day i was thinking about how often i dress in outfits that evoke the comment: “oh my! you look like madeline!” this is never actually intentional. perhaps it has something to do with the fact that i went to catholic school for 9 years of my life and had to wear a uniform to school every day. i always say that i deeply resent my parents for it, but perhaps i have developed some sort of deep and twisted relationship with the school uniform. or else maybe i just really like hot dogs. ketchup and mustard? har har.

now let’s discuss this dress: i’m very excited to be working with the lovely dierdre of curator boutique in san francisco. we got in touch by means of the internet and met for coffee one afternoon to discuss fashion and blogs and life and whatnot. she told me about her label and invited me into her lovely shop to play dress up and pick out a few pieces from her latest collection. this is exactly the type of partnership that i dream of! all of their clothes are made in san francisco of beautiful, soft and sturdy garment-dyed cotton. they do their best to limit waste during production and use organic fabrics whenever possible. the result? very high quality and relatively affordable locally made dresses that you can basically live in. i was immediately drawn to this easy sheath dress and immediately knew that i would layer it over some of my favorite button-up shirts this fall for yet another 60s schoolgirl-inspired outfit.

hat: vintage wool hat from mars mecantile in berkeley
coat: asos from last year
dress: the sadie sheath dress c/o curator
top: thrifted vintage silk blouse
tights: sheer reflections sheer tights c/o hanes
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo vara flats
bag: waverly three way bag c/o stella and dot

photos by kristin cofer.

giveaways

a feverfew giveaway!

November 29, 2011 278 Comments

about one year ago, i discovered the work of the talented olivia mew. since then, i have had the pleasure of watching her many artful endeavors, including the launch of her online shop, feverfew. this wonderful handmade etsy shop is filled to the brim with her textile designs & illustrations as well as carefully selected vintage textile goods. so of course, i am beyond delighted to be able to offer you the chance to win this beautiful artemis scarf! it’s a 21″ x 21″ digitally printed 100% silk scarf with the most epic cat illustration ever! only three were made, two of which are available in her shop right now, and one which we’ll be giving away to one lucky reader.

to enter, simply visit feverfew and tell us which item in the shop is your absolute favorite in the comment section below.

this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. the winner will be randomly selected on tuesday, december 6 and will be contacted via email. winner will receive the artemis scarf pictured in this post.

don’t want to wait? get 10% off your orders from feverfew (or sister vintage shop, young captive) with code “calivintage” now through december 6!

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outfit: school girl

November 28, 2011 37 Comments

calivintage: school girl

remember the other day when i was dreaming about laying around the house in my pajamas, drinking hot cocoa, and taking naps? well, i finally got some well-needed rest both on thanksgiving day itself, and this past weekend. while the rest of the world was out shopping, i was taking it easy. this is not to say that i did nothing, but it was nice to chill out without any particular plans or obligations. on saturday, i was still craving mashed potatoes, so me and the boy took a little stroll to the grocery store to buy the ingredients for a shepherd’s pie, which we promptly enjoyed with a glass of wine watching television on the couch.

as far as getting dressed was concerned, i decided to continue on with my fall color palette and pulled out this old vintage skirt from the depths of my closet. the wide pleats and front pockets were giving me some serious schoolgirl vibes, so i decided to run with it and add a button-up shirt, my new toggle coat, and over the knee socks. it made me feel like a 1960s school girl on the set of some creepy horror film.

coat: tulle toggle coat c/o lulu’s
top: thrifted vintage silk blouse
skirt: vintage pleated skirt
socks: ribbed otk c/o tabbisocks
shoes: vintage oxfords
tote: family affairs

calivintage: school girl

fashion

maison scotch fall 2011

November 27, 2011 14 Comments

a few months back, i received a little press release about the maison scotch fall 2011 collection. while the amsterdam-based parent company, scotch & soda, has been around for a while, they only recently started their new women’s apparel line in the past couple of years. i like that you can tell that they have roots based in menswear with plenty of pieces “borrowed from the boys,” and i also love that this particular collection was influenced by the chic parisienne but with a laid-back attitude in mind.

now, i know i’m not typically one for distressed denim and slouchy layers, but after seeing the beautiful campaign and lookbook for the fall 2011 collection, i may be changing my tune. something about the crisp fall weather just gets me in the mood to wear pants and comfy layers filled with textures like cashmere, waffle knits, silk, corduroy, linen, and denim. even if i don’t pick up a few pieces this season, i will certainly be using these looks as styling inspiration for months to come.