put a bird on it

calivintage: put a bird on it

pretty much any time i see a bird on anything, i now have to reference that sketch. such was the case with my new bird print dress that i wore for a date night with the boy. and you’ll have to excuse the high volume of photos. i guess we got carried away prancing around the neighborhood in the setting sun. we were goofing off taking photos and looked over to notice some dude just watching us from his window. it was a little awkward, but i just laughed it off. i’ve been trying to be more and more brave about going out and taking pictures in public, but you would be amazed at how many people either stop to watch, or shout things from their car windows as they pass by. nothing bad, but it certainly makes me feel a little silly.

anyway, i really liked this look because it’s a little fancier than my usual attire. and it was the perfect opportunity for me to try wearing my new earrings from jene de spain. believe it or not, i have actually never worn dangly earrings before in my life. with short hair, i just never really thought they were a possibility! but these art deco-inspired earrings have proven me wrong! i actually think they are a perfect compliment to a short bob. i have been converted!

dress: vero moda bird print dress
shoes: swedish hasbeens ballerina hepburn flats
earrings: jene de spain empire earrings

calivintage: put a bird on it
calivintage: put a bird on it
calivintage: put a bird on it

calivintage: put a bird on it
calivintage: put a bird on it
calivintage: put a bird on it
calivintage: put a bird on it

giveaway: win a foley + corrina mid city tote!

foley + corrina giveaway

this week, i am so excited to announce my latest giveaway courtesy of foley + corrina! we would like to offer you to opportunity to win the iconic mid city tote in your choice of color! and as you can see, it comes in a variety of snazzy different shades!

to enter, simply visit foley + corrina and fill out the form to be entered to win!

contest ends on monday, june 13 at 11:59pm est. complete details can be found on this page.

UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO AUBREY BRICKZIN!

new bike

calivintage: new bike

guess what, you guys?! i got a new bike! i went to pick up this lovely 8 speed mixte from public bikes on friday afternoon and was so excited i could hardly contain myself. i was all amped up and ready to go for a spin, but unfortunately, the weather disagreed with a forecast of about 2 inches of rain for the weekend. i stayed indoors for most of the weekend, but low and behold, on sunday afternoon, the grey skies held the water in just long enough for me to go on a little test ride.

yep, she’s my new baby. rides like a breeze with a snazzy 8 speed internal hub so i can tackle my hilly neighborhood. and of course, it’s got upright geometry meaning i don’t have to change into high rise pants (or spandex) before i hop on because i can sit up straight while i ride. and, being the design-minded person that i am, the beautiful baby blue paint job and classy mixte frame appeal to my eye. it’s gonna be a fun summer!

shirt: j.crew silk sophie blouse
sweater: vintage cashmere sweater
dress: vintage polka dot dress
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo flats
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
sunglasses: karen walker number six
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le rouge
bike: m8 courtesy of public bikes

calivintage: new bike
calivintage: new bike
calivintage: new bike
calivintage: new bike
calivintage: new bike
calivintage: new bike

cycle chic sunday: vintage ladies

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today i thought it would be fun to share some vintage cycle chic in the form of these photos i found in the london college of fashion archives. there weren’t any notes about these photos, except that these photos were taken in 1947, so i can only guess that it was a little cycling/sporstwear collection, perhaps a student project? i quite like their short sleeved sweaters, culottes, and little scarves! and of course, it’s always nice to admire some fancy vintage bikes and babes!

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guest post: the clothes horse

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today i am so excited to have my first ever guest blogger here at calivintage! there are so many incredible bloggers out there that i admire so much, that i thought it would be nice to share some of my favorites in a new ongoing series! to kick things off, i invited one of my best blogger buddies, rebecca of the clothes horse, to share a look with us!

“when erin asked me to write a guest post for her, i immediately thought i should try to pull out a somewhat “calivintage” style outfit. i don’t know if i quite achieved that goal, but i did diverge from my own love of easy dresses in favor of separates. i’ve had these shorts for nearly a year and i live in virginia now where it’s quite warm, but this is the first time i’ve worn them! sometimes it’s really hard to get yourself out of your comfort zone sartorially. however, i do try to attempt it from time to time. i rather like the classic feel of this look and the bright pop of color on an overcast day.

i took these pictures at a little spot overlooking the beach. it’s quite near my home and i like wandering over there in the evening to watch the waves roll in and feel the ocean breeze against my skin. virginia has been absolutely lovely this late spring. it was a long cold winter that never seemed to end (compounded for me personally by a very old, very drafty house that would not stay warm!), so i’m quite excited to now enjoy warm temperatures and sunshine. i might just get some color in my skin this year afterall…”

coat: gryphon nyc
top: family affairs
bottoms: alice by temperley london
shoes: salvatore ferragamo flats
bag: juicy couture

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check out more of rebecca’s awesome style, cute videos, and artistic inspiration by visiting her blog, the clothes horse. and show her some love in the comment section, too!

giveaway: win a pair of kork-ease wedges!

today i am super excited to announce my latest giveaway courtesy of my sponsor, kork-ease! this week, we are offering you the opportunity to win a pair of bette wedges! they come in a range of colors as seen above and they just so happen to be my absolute most favorite shoes! i’ve been wearing my bette wedges for the past couple of years and they are hands down the most comfortable style of heels i have ever owned, so i am very happy to be offering you the opportunity to win a pair for yourself!

to enter, simply visit the kork-ease website and tell us which color of the bette wedges you would pick if you were the winner!

this contest is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. the winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on tuesday, june 7. your choice of size and color is subject to availability. only one entry per person.

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, CHELSEA!

i am a pilgrim

calivintage: i am a pilgrim

oh hello! i am dressed like a pilgrim on acid. or at least that’s how i like to describe it. i found this little guy at a vintage shop in the mission last weekend hanging up on a wall and immediately knew that it had to be mine. and wouldn’t you know, when they took it down from the wall and i tried it on, it was the perfect fit! i especially love the exaggerated collar and trippy psychedelic print. and for whatever reason, these little shift dresses, no matter how difficult they may be to wear, always find a way to sneak into my closet and beg me to wear them.

anyway, this is what i wore to a bbq/backyard show yesterday connecting with old friends that i hadn’t seen in a long while. the weather was actually warm here in oakland, and i was able to wear this little dress all day long without a sweater! that’s pretty miraculous considering just the day before it was freezing cold and raining. but that’s the way the weather is these days. now i’m off to partake in holiday weekend festivities!

dress: vintage mini dress from mission thrift
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo flats
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
sunglasses: karen walker
lipstick: ysl fard a levres rouge pur in rosy coral

calivintage: i am a pilgrim
calivintage: i am a pilgrim
calivintage: i am a pilgrim
calivintage: i am a pilgrim
calivintage: i am a pilgrim

cycle chic sunday: laplander bags

i said cycle chic sundays were coming back, and i’m sticking to my word. today i would like to share some pretty awesome bike bags by the philadelphia based company, laplander bags. they specialize in beautiful handmade cycling bags and panniers made of canvas and leather. i recently sold my vintage raleigh to make room for a fancy new mixte bike (which i will tell you more about later…), and i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect cycling accessories! i especially love the idea of having a nice, sturdy porteur bag to place on a front rack for carrying whatever spoils i find on a weekend ride about town.

seen above: special edition towpath seat duffel and journeyman porteur bag, seen below: standard city panniers and deluxe waxed city panniers. get into it.