my nyfw: lauren moffatt fall 2013 presentation

one of the shows that i have come to anticipate the most during new york fashion week is lauren moffatt. though her line has been around for over 10 years, she just recently started showing during nyfw last year with a school-girl themed lineup for fall 2012. the following season, she brought us outdoors with a tennis-chic selection for spring 2013, and now she’s taking us to the catskill mountains with a very woodsy fall 2013 collection. her attention to detail, down to her adorable invites, always keeps me captivated. as the models hopped onto their little log platforms, i could find myself getting just as excited as if it were my first show, trying to contain my oohs and ahhs over those bold chevron dresses, fun prints, and pretty coats. she even had little matching handwarmers!

and the whole collection couldn’t have come at a better time as i just got back from a very dreamy trip to big sur that left me longing to go back again. a little woodland retreat right here in new york.

photos by me. i originally published them on the modcloth blog.










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my nyfw: whit fall 2013 presentation

and new york fashion week has begun! one of my first shows this season was the whit fall 2013 presentation at the w hotel. the collection was inspired by ’60s icon, marianne faithful, which is definitely right down my alley! i was immediately struck by the cute v-neck pinafores layered over pretty blouses and loved the cool paisley prints mixed with plaid, leopard print, and stripes. now my only regret is that i didn’t get more pictures!

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the polyvore designer collective

work wear with madison harding

today i’ve partnered up with polyvore + madison harding to introduce you to the new polyvore designer collective. the program was developed to help boost awareness for up-and-coming talent in fashion and design, and madison harding is one of the inaugural members! so in honor of the occasion, they asked me to style a fun work wear look using my favorite pair of shoes from their latest collection.

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a.p.c. spring 2013

as i write this post, i’m aboard a plane headed to new york for fashion week. i’ll be checking out the fall 2013 collections, but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming about spring! and of course, a.p.c. is always high on my list! plenty of effortlessly chic preppy basics with just a touch of retro flare. exactly the type of wardrobe staples that keep me coming back season after season.














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big sur

last weekend, i quietly celebrated my 30th birthday in a little cabin in the woods. we drove a few hours along the winding california coastline to our destination, the glen oaks motel in big sur. the area is well known for it’s expansive views and stellar hikes, but this particular chilly january weekend was made for nesting in our quiet little abode by the river.

and this trip couldn’t have been planned at a better time. as much as i hate to admit it, life is not always sunshine and roses. my 2013 got off to a bit of a rocky start. i had been dealing with some health issues (that have thankfully been resolved by now), and this trip served as a crucial turning point for me. i think that relaxing by the fire and soaking in a tub beneath the trees was just what the doctor ordered!

i forgot to pull out my camera during most of our adventures, but i did manage to snap some photos of our incredible little cabin. looking back at these photos, i’m already yearning to go back again…














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colenimo spring 2013

today i’d like to thank the internet yet again for introducing me to the colenimo spring 2013 collection. i am in love with the crisp and clean lines with sporty sailor vibes and slouchy silhouettes. everything feels to effortless and chic, with girly details that never feel the least bit cutesy. the balance is so perfect that it makes me want to go clean out my closet and fill it with everything from this collection.
















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outfit: enter to win a dress from mona!

today i am excited to announce  my latest giveaway courtesy of mona. if you’ve never heard of her before, she is the creator of the beautiful suspender skirt i’m wearing in this post, and she has a shop full of even more lovely designs. these photos were snapped one day in big sur, illuminated by the early morning sun filtering in through the trees. i don’t think there could have been a more perfect place to highlight this dreamy piece. and this week, we are offering you the chance to win this, or any one item from the shop!

to enter: simply visit mona and leave a comment in the section below telling us which piece is your absolute favorite.

this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email after monday, february 4. winner will receive their choice of any one in-stock item in the shop.

not interested in giveaways? mona would also like to offer you 20% any purchase with code “calivintage” now through february 4!

wearing: lauren moffatt top, mona skirt, marais usa flats.



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UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

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at the museum

a few weekends back, me and the boy decided to grab late sunday brunch at one of my favorite old spots, boogaloos in the mission. after we’d filled our bellies with biscuits and gravy and done a bit of vintage shopping, we found ourselves wandering around san francisco in the late afternoon with no particular plan. as we drove through golden gate park, approaching the academy of sciences, we decided to pop in. it was an hour before closing time, so we didn’t have much time to wander through the exhibits, but it was just enough to get my mind feeling fresh and invigorated. i sometimes forget how much i love poking around in museums of all kinds, finding myself filled with wonderment and curiosity like a little kid. so naturally, once we were done, we headed out to green apple books to feed our cravings for more information, before cramming ourselves into the tiny king of thai noodle house #1 for dinner. one of those almost perfect memories that i’m so happy to have documented with just a few photos!

wearing: lauren moffatt silk blouse, wayward daughter elizabeth tunic, target tights, j.crew purse


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vivetta spring 2013

i’ve long been a fan of vivetta’s whimsical collections. this past season, i finally found myself tempted enough to pick up one of her beautiful hand collar blouses, and now i can say i’m officially hooked! and when i saw the same theme sprinkled throughout the spring 2013 collection, along with tons of other charming details, i knew that i would have to invest in even more of her playful pieces. even on such a gloomy day like today, a quick browse through her designs sweeps me in up into a dreamy fantasy land filled pretty pastels and fluffy kittens.

















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