calivintage – Page 94 – mom jeans + puff sleeves

summer dreams

April 27, 2012 19 Comments

it’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but i may have developed a bit of a hoarding habit in which i prepare for hot summer weather that barely even exists here in the bay area… case in point: i’ve amassed a little collection of short shorts and tiny tops in hopes that i can somehow will the weather to be warm enough to actually wear them. i have a very busy weekend ahead of me, so i won’t be taking any day trips to the beach just yet, but at least i have a few outfits planned juuuust in case.

above: american apparel stripe double u-neck tank top, jungle chic sunglasses courtesy of bonlook, mollie straw hat and golden yellow shorts courtesy of lulu’s.

above: i am a cat by soseki natsume, chevron havana sunglasses courtesy of david yurman, american apparel denim sleeveless crop button up, and chevron stripe shorts courtesy of lulu’s.

fashion, collections, spring 2012

marais usa spring 2012

April 25, 2012 11 Comments

i know one or two of these images has been floating around the web for a little bit, but i am so smitten with the marais usa spring 2012 lookbook, that i just had to share it here! last year, i was fortunate to meet the marias girls during a trip to nyc, and i was so delighted by their cool company, laid back attitude, and awesome shoes. i love that they make an effort to create affordable yet fashionable shoes, never letting the price tag soar over $160 with many styles clocking in around the $90 range. i was actually able to visit the showroom and take a look at all of these styles and i can say that if you can believe it, they’re even cuter in real life. now my only predicament is which pair to get!

photos courtesy of marais usa.

fashion, collections, spring 2012

ymc spring 2012

April 19, 2012 17 Comments

ah, it’s seems like there is a never-ending stream of perfect spring collections! or at least that’s how i feel about ymc spring 2012. the looks are so perfectly styled for a look that’s one part springy simplicity, one part chic adventurer. i am smitten with the cute sandals and sleek chelsea boots and i think i need that cute toggle coat!

fashion, collections, spring 2012

summerland spring lookbook

April 18, 2012 16 Comments

i know this lookbook has been out for a little while, but better late than never! ever since i laid my eyes on the summerland spring 2012 lookbook, i have been in love. and what’s more? it was a collaborative effort between some of my favorite ladies on the web! if you aren’t familiar with summerland boutique, it’s a very beautiful online shop run by the ladies behind the blog cat party, which has been offering up some of my favorite inspirational content for years. and they teamed up with the multi-talented anja of clever nettle, another totally awesome blogger babe, and the photographer of this shoot. seeing the product of their creative efforts just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. and of course, they are featuring many of my favorite designers, so definitely go check out the shop if you haven’t already!

giveaways

enter to win a pair of shoes from shoemint!

April 17, 2012 277 Comments

calivintage: shoemint

ok, so my last shoemint giveaway was such a success, that i thought i might give you guys another shot to win a pair of shoes courtesy of shoemint! if you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a design collaboration between actress rachel bilson, stylist nicole chavez, and steve madden. each season, they release a new collection of shoes, all priced at $79.99 a pair with free shipping, and they offer a range of sizes between 5 – 11, which is especially nice for those of you who have a hard time finding the right size shoes! anyway, in honor of the occasion, i’m showing off my new pair of bridget sandals from the spring collection, but there are a ton more styles, so you have to head on over to the shoemint site to see for yourself which pair you would choose if you were the winner!

to enter:
1. sign up for shoemint. it’s free to join and there is no obligation to purchase. simply visit shoemint.com and take the style quiz to be taken to your showroom of recommended styles.
2. leave a comment in the section below telling us which pair of shoes is your absolute favorite.

i know some of the shoes are low in stock or out of stock, but they actually restock all of their styles, so you can sign up to be notified when more become available! winner will receive 1 credit good for any 1 pair of shoes on the shoemint site. only one entry per person. winner will be randomly selected and notified via email after tuesday, april 24.

calivintage: shoemint

not interested in giveaways? sign up for shoemint and get 15% off your first purchase with code “cali15” now through april 30!

inspiration

weekly roundup

April 13, 2012 5 Comments

a few of my favorites from around the web… reba photographed by refinery29, anna gray of opening ceremony photographed by refinery29, street style by william yan, tanya of opening ceremony, kater of all this happiness, and street style by vanessa jackman.

and as always, you can keep up with me on twitter, tumblr, facebook, pinterest, or instagram, phew!

fashion, collections, spring 2012

need supply spring 2012 lookbook

April 10, 2012 12 Comments

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after posting the 1970s-era tennis-inspired boast lookbook last week, i received a little tip off to another sporty selection of photographs styled by the folks over at need supply. this wes anderson-inspired editorial features a ton of my favorite designers, playfully styled with just the right amount of sporty prep.

images courtesy of need supply.

click here to take a peek at the rest of my spring 2012 coverage!

fashion, collections, spring 2012

wren summer 2012

April 10, 2012 7 Comments

it just so happens to be raining outside this morning, but that isn’t keeping me from planning out my summer outfits! they’ll all be lined up in my closet, ready for the warmer weather. one such collection that i could easily see making an appearance in my wardrobe is the wren summer 2012 collection.

“shot by jeana sohn of closet visit, this collection was inspired by travels to the southwest and a visit to frank lloyd wright’s taliesin west house. i was drawn to the colors and rich textures of the environment and wanted to translate these ideas into my designs.” -melissa coker, wren.

these easy pieces range from cool ikat prints to stunning solid pieces in bright orange, coral, white, and blue. and i love the very simple styling by giorgia tramontano with an old pair of tassle oxfords and cool shades.

images courtesy of wren.

to take a peek at the rest of my spring 2012 coverage, you can click here.

my style

outfit: easy

April 9, 2012 41 Comments

calivintage: easy

i remember several summers ago before i started my blog, i would spend almost every day wearing one of many little mexican wedding dresses i’d collected over the years. i was drawn to them after seeing a haunting image of my mom as a teenager standing in her backyard wearing a softly glowing full length dress covered in embroidered flowers. she’d picked it up on a trip to visit family in mexico, a story she would tell from time to time involving bus rides with squawking chickens, and a month without the modern convenience of regular showers and safety razors, in which her armpits grew fuzzy.

so perhaps it’s no surprise that i find myself so drawn to this cute embroidered dress, a lovely gift from lauren moffatt that was waiting for me at my hotel when i arrived in new york for fashion week this february. it evokes just a hint of those ever-popular 1970s frocks, but with a much more modern update. i love the peter pan collar and low back, and i love that i can simply throw it on with a pair of sandals and call it a day.

dress: lauren moffatt crosstown traffic dress
shoes: kork ease bette wedges
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le orange

calivintage: easy

you can click here to browse through more of my outfits!

fashion

boast lookbook

April 5, 2012 12 Comments

my love of vintage and classic pieces means that despite my decidedly working class upbringing, i’ve always been secretly in love with all things preppy. and while i’ve never stepped foot in a country club, i can’t resist a good polo shirt or a cute tennis skirt, especially with an undone edge. which is why i have fallen head-over-heels for the boast lookbook.

“created in 1973 by the greenwich, ct field club’s tennis pro, bill st. john, boast has always been the brand for those on the outside of the inside.

until now, boast was only available in country club pro shops around the country. now, all sport enthusiasts and fans of the brand are able to purchase the iconic boast polo and more at boastusa.com.”

they’re essentially a polo shirt company with a cheeky logo, but i just love the way they pulled together this shoot. the looks were inspired by the same american tennis players of the ’70s that inspired the character of richie tennenbaum in the royal tenebaums. i actually had quite a bit of fun flipping through the vintage photos on the boast facebook page featuring furry, sweat band-clad men. anyway, the lookbook photos evoke an irreverent class of jocks, lounging court-side sipping bloody mary’s over a morning game of tennis. makes me wanna pull on an aran sweater and a pair of aviators for a little match.

all images courtesy of boast.