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make-up

November 14, 2012 34 Comments

i remember when i first started this blog almost four years ago, my signature pose involved me sheepishly looking away from the camera. my friends would all tease me and imitate me by awkwardly posing and hiding their faces. it’s true, starting this blog was about sharing my outfit photos, not my face. people would sometimes leave comments asking me to smile or look into the camera, but if you haven’t figured it out, i’m not exactly a ham for the camera. to quote one of my favorite films, “i have no illusions about my looks. i think my face is funny.” and unfortunately for me, this is not a movie, and i’m no audrey hepburn. my bangs are usually crooked from my last home haircut, i rarely pluck my eyebrows, and my makeup application is far from perfect. this is not to say that i’m wallowing in a pit of self-hatred, it’s just to say that i don’t exactly consider myself to be a seasoned beauty expert.

be that as it may, i’ve still had my share of fun at the makeup counter, and over the years, i’ve cultivated a pretty solid routine when it comes to my signature look. this coming from a girl who never even wore makeup until her mid-twenties and who recently googled “what the hell is bb cream?” but if you were ever curious about how i paint my face, then here it is:

what’s in my makeup bag by calivintage

above are the items i use almost every day, give or take a step or two, depending on how much time i have in the morning.1. make up for ever hd foundation (i’ve found this to be one of the few brands that carries a light to medium olive toned foundation for my skin), 2. urban decay 24/7 waterproof liquid eyeliner in perversion, 3. tarte cheek stain in natural beauty, 4. stila eyeshadow in kitten, 5. beautyblender sponges, 6. lipstick, 7. smashbox photo set finishing powder, 8. mac brushes (including a lip brush, which is super crucial), 9. tarte maracuja creaseless concealer, 10. diorshow black out waterproof mascara, 11. smashbox bronze lights, 12. j.crew leather dopp kit.

the only thing i usually swap out is my lip color, so i’ve listed my favorites below:

favorite lipstick by calivintage

1. ysl rouge pur couture in le rouge, 2. mac russian red, 3. nars heat wave, 4. make up for ever in rouge artist intense in satin bright orange, 5. nars schiap, 6. ysl rouge pur couture in le fuchsia.

i also wear a couple of other shades not listed including ysl fard a levres rouge pur in rosy coral and radiant cosmetics moisturizing lipstick in peony. and if you’re looking for the best drug store lipstick, then i recommend revlon matte lipstick.

fashion, collections, fall 2012

thom dolan fall 2012

November 13, 2012 8 Comments

it will come as no surprise that i am absolutely in love with the thom dolan fall 2012 collection. the prim and proper pieces are perfectly schoolgirl-inspired without being the least bit girlish. the looks are much more grounded in a menswear aesthetic with a nod to the uniform in the form of button up shirts and preppy plaids.

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outfit: spot on

November 12, 2012 26 Comments

wore this outfit over the weekend to visit the lick observatory on the top of mt. hamilton in the south bay. we’ve frequently gone on day trips up mt. tamalpais and mt. diablo, so we decided it was high time we explored another mountain top in our area. it was a long and very windy road up to the top and we couldn’t believe how freezing cold it was up there. the car thermometer read 37 degrees and we could even see a few chunks of ice along the road. needless to say, i wasn’t prepared even when i pulled on a big coat and wrapped myself in a blanket that we keep in the car. so we poked around, took a look at a big telescope, and made our way back to civilization.

rather than head right home, we decided to to a bit of exploring in san jose. we happened upon a big vintage shop called black and brown where i managed to score a ton of new stuff. all of the kids working there were very sweet and chatty, and we actually got a good recommendation for a dinner spot where we feasted on spicy jerk chicken. all in all, it was a very pleasant way to spend a weekend day.

wearing: lauren moffatt mrs. dollaway dotted sweater, lauren moffatt lolita velvet jumper, vintage salvatore ferragamo vara pumps in navy, coach classics leather shoulder bag in cream, nars lipstick in fire down below

inspiration

rise and shine

November 10, 2012 12 Comments

rise and shine by calivintage

despite the fact that i was once a pastry chef and had to wake up every morning at like 5am, i have never ever been a morning person. but ever since we set our clocks back last week, i’ve actually been able to wake up “early.” the sun is high up in the sky and if it’s not overcast and gloomy, then it’s pretty much guaranteed that i’ll be out of bed and buzzing around before 8am. this is an incredible feat for a self-proclaimed night person like myself, and it’s making my morning routine much easier for now. sometimes it’s the little things.

fashion, collections, fall 2012

myrtle fall 2012 lookbook

November 8, 2012 12 Comments

last season, i fell in love with the tomboy style lookbook shot by megan mcisaac for myrtle boutique in la. so i was pretty darn excited when she sent me the photos for fall 2012. i’ve never actually been to the boutique, but i’m dying to check it out if only for that adorable little samantha pleet dress that i’ve been trying to get my hands on! you see the rest of the photos here.

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you’re invited!

November 4, 2012 2 Comments

hey bay area! i’m hosting a jewelry trunk show this wednesday evening at la boutique gallery in san francisco! come hang out, sip on wine, and try on some pretty jewels with me!

r.s.v.p. with code “SF03” at beveltrunkshows.com (you’ll have to click-through a small presentation before you get to the sign-up page). and i hope to see you there!

inspiration

sailing into the night sky

November 3, 2012 10 Comments

night sky by calivintage

halloween came and went. for whatever reason, i didn’t feel compelled to get all dressed up in a silly costume this year, but i still always enjoy the general dark and creepy vibes associated with the holiday. i think it’s a fun ritual to celebrate the macabre as we watch the leaves fall from the trees and welcome the coming winter weather. so i created this slightly less costumey outfit to wear for an evening of night sailing and storytelling.

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calivintage in freckled magazine!

November 2, 2012 15 Comments

i am very pleased to announce that there is a very lovely feature about calivintage in the summer 2012 issue of freckled magazine! there is a little interview with me starting on page 123, and there are plenty of other lovely photos and articles throughout, so you should definitely check it out!

fashion, collections, fall 2012

wayward daughter fall 2012

November 1, 2012 10 Comments

have you seen the new wayward daughter fall 2012 collection? the lovely cait has done it again with this darling collection of handmade pieces perfect for a girl with a weakness for peter pan collars and pinafores. when i first laid my eyes on the collection, i fell into a bit of a trance and immediately started dropping every single piece into my shopping cart… i can honestly say that i want it all! i’ve actually had the pleasure of modeling one of her spring pieces for a lookbook earlier in the year, and i was struck by the incredible quality of the garment. and you really can’t beat the feeling of owning something that has been lovingly handmade.

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you’re invited to the bevel jewelry trunk show!

October 31, 2012 3 Comments

i am very excited to announce that next week, i’m hosting a jewelry trunk show at la boutique in san francisco! we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Bevel, an online jewelry trunk show featuring independent designers. and we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the beautiful offerings that will be available on the site. i can’t tell you who the designers are just yet, but i can give you a little peek at some behind-the-scenes photos from their first photo shoot.

here are the details:
– if you’re located in the bay area, then you are cordially invited to attend the in-person preview event hosted by me at la boutique gallerie in san francisco on wednesday, november 7 from 6 – 8pm. come hang out, sip on wine, and try on some pretty jewels with me!

– in order to attend, you’ll need to sign-up by visiting Bevel right here. there will be a little intro, then you’ll be prompted to r.s.v.p. by entering your email address, zip code, and the access code: “SF03”

– every attendee will not only get to preview bevel’s first trunk show before it goes live, but you’ll also gain immediate access once the site launches, and receive a free gift (rumored to be an in-house designer for cynthia rowley)!!!