mom jeans + puff sleeves – est. 2008
my last set of outfit inspiration of the year! just a few photos that have caught my eye lately. you can always see more of what’s been inspiring me on my tumblr and pinterest.
above: photo by fashion bits and bobs.
crystal lee of naked cowgirl vintage.
comfy winter layers photographed by stylesightings.
anais of the time is grey in an unexpected color combination.
lilli photographed by refinery29.
this december marks the four-year anniversary of calivintage, and i sort of can’t believe the whirlwind it’s been since i first started sheepishly snapping outfit pictures on my rooftop in 2008. rather than post a million and one outfits from the beginning of time, i thought i’d stick with the usual year-end round up of some of my personal favorite outfits over the past year. it’s always fun looking back and seeing the ways we’ve grown and changed (or stayed the same), and each outfit holds it’s own set of memories.
a few observations:
1. this year, i decided to be comfortable and just wear my favorite flats instead of destroying my feet with sky-high heels. the only problem is that i think i got a little too comfortable slipping on my ferragamos every day. good thing for me, i did some christmas shopping the past couple of weeks and invested in quite a few pairs of fancy new shoes. perhaps 2013 will be my year of shoes?
2. my hair grew so long! i always think of myself as the girl with a blunt bob, but 2012 was the year i decided to grow out my tresses. the past couple of months it got long enough to try a few updos, but we’ll see how long i can resist the stylist’s chair…
3. i feel like i really came into my own this year in terms of my style. my whole life, i’ve done a lot of experimenting. i appreciate a broad range of styles, and i’ve certainly gone through a lot of phases. most of them have been fleeting, but as i find myself approaching the age of 30 in less than a month, i think i’ve started to settle-in to a signature look, and i’ve really started to focus on cultivating my ideal wardrobe with those “investment pieces” they speak of in magazines. i know my style will never stop evolving, but i can say that i feel more comfortable in my clothes, and my skin, than ever before.
who knows what 2013 will hold, but thank you so much to each and every one of you for following me along on my journey, stopping by to say hello, and being the wonderful people that really truly make this blog possible. here’s to another wonderful year ahead!
i’ve been happily on vacation visiting with my family in redlands since thursday, and i’ve certainly been taking advantage of the mild winter weather! i’ve gotten away with bare legs and light coats just about every day, and i’ve been soaking up the clear skies and valley views of the san bernardino mountains around us, and spending every minute with my family. it was my brother’s birthday on friday, and i feel like we’ve been celebrating non-stop since then. last night i decorated christmas cookies with my cousins, and today we’re getting ready to feast on chicken with mole before turning around and stuffing ourselves with tamales on christmas day.
these pictures were snapped at the historic train station in downtown redlands, before we headed over to my grandma’s house to enjoy the holiday.
wearing: hot to trot dress courtesy of nanette lepore, vintage coat from pretty penny in oakland, vintage salvatore ferragamo vara pumps, furla candy satchel, nars schiap
today i am excited to announce my latest giveaway courtesy of corey lynn calter! we’ve partnered up to offer you a chance to win any one item from the shop. my personal favorite is this bold orange shift, but they have plenty of pretty dresses, tops, and bottoms to choose from. and what’s even better is that every piece is made here in the usa!
to enter:
– visit corey lynn calter and tell us which piece in the shop is your absolute favorite
– bonus: follow clc on facebook and/or twitter to receive one additional entry
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 wednesday, december 26.
wearing: paloma zipper shift dress courtesy of corey lynn calter, lace top from lulu’s, vintage coat and mary janes from pretty penny vintage in oakland, thrifted vintage clutch
UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED.
while browsing through my blog reader, i recently came across this editorial shot by hana haley and styled by ashley miller of a dirty shame at the westin st. francis hotel in san francisco. i think it must be a san francisco pasttime to wander through the halls of old hotels late at night because this is certainly a scenario i’ve lived more than once in my years living here. it usually starts with a ride up the glass elevators for a view of the city lights. thought it’s certainly not quite as glamorous as these dreamy photos inspired by 1960’s teenagers playing dress up and heading out on adventures!
this week, one of my holiday outfits was featured on refinery29! i was featured alongside a very stylish group of local fashion bloggers, and i couldn’t be happier to have been included!
wearing: lauren moffatt dress, vintage coat, coach classics leather shoulder bag, vintage salvatore ferragamo vara pumps, ysl rouge pur couture lipstick in le rouge
in the spirit of the holidays, today i thought i’d share the latest lookbook from summerland boutique. it was shot by the talented anja verdugo featuring some of their pretty new styles. i’m pretty well smitten with those kitty prints by twenty seven names, and will definitely be taking tips from the retro hair and makeup when i’m getting ready for my next holiday party.
tis the season! though you wouldn’t know it if you were living in california! we’ve had some chilly days here and there, but just this weekend i was able to pull on one of my favorite new vintage skirts with bare legs, at least during the warm hours of the day. later on, i admit that i pulled on a pair of tights and a coat to go out, but that’s pretty much how we do it year-round here. always good to have your layers and be prepared for anything!
i’m also wearing my new top from family affairs for a very special holiday treat…
today only, family affairs is offering the pony up shirt for 30% off from $130 to $89!
wearing: family affairs pony up shirt, j.crew silk crepe blouse, vintage leather skirt, vintage t-straps from pretty penny vintage in oakland, ca, vintage jute tote
i’ve been using polyvore a lot lately, pulling together dream outfits that i hope to someday wear, and creating variations on outfits i’ve already worn. i’ve been neatly organizing my favorite collages into collections, and cataloging all of my favorite pieces. it’s one of those activities that feeds the part of my brain that likes to make lists and put everything into order. here are a few examples, but you can see the rest of my collages here.
leaves and lace by calivintage
a few favorites over the past couple of weeks! you can see more on my tumblr and pinterest pages!
above, laetitia of mademoiselle robot.
liz of olive my love.
street style by stylesight. i really want to try this look in dark denim.
bianca of avant blargh. feeling some serious carven vibes.
street style by easy fashion.
danielle photographed by vanessa jackman.
therese photographed by streetgeist.
