Poppy Vintage

Red has somehow become my signature color. It started with my go-to red lipstick and spread like wildfire throughout my wardrobe… but I can't say I am mad about it.

Summer Vintage

I have an on again off again love affair with vintage. Sometimes I want something shiny & new, but other times I find joy in teaching old clothes new tricks! Today is one of those days -- I'm wearing a look that's nearly all vintage from head to toe.

A Smidge of Sparkle

Holiday season is around the corner (okay, who are we kidding, holiday season is here!) and this swanky season is full of fabulous parties! So today I'm sharing my simple yet sparkly recipe for the perfect holiday look: lbd + red lip + sparkle = party perfection

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i found this lipstick print on a wall in my neighborhood and I had to snap a pic! I'm wondering if it was meant to be cheeky art or just evidence of the most fabulous mugging ever!

a little black dress is the perfect way to play it safe while still looking chic for any event, but adding the statement red lip and a little bit of glitter help elevate this classic look by giving it a sparkling twist! Try pulling your hair back while going light on the accessorizing, it will really let the lips & the shoes shine! If minimal accessorizing isn't an option for you (I don't really do minimal, understated is overrated!) stick to the color-scheme by pairing a black belt & bag with metallic jewels. 

Don't compromise on comfort! Cozy up with a contrasting coat to keep you warm on your way to your sparkling soirée.

// lbd: vintage (loving this one, it gives you the dramatic fit & flare feel!) // belt: h&m (old, similar here, here and here) // pumps: j.crew // lipstick: mac (I also love this one by nars) // bag: kate spade

Before you go, I wanted to share a story about this dress. It's a vintage party dress straight out of the sixties, it's fitted, flared and fits like a dream. I found it at my favorite vintage store in San Francisco (I also love this one), it was a wee bit pricey, but also in mint condition and felt like it was made for me ... so I just had to take it home! The owner of the store is also the most fascinating man, he even scoured the country and curated all the men's accessorizes for the recent Great Gatsby remake! If you're ever in San Francisco you'll have to shop the vintage boutiques at in Haight Ashbury and be sure to pop by Mystery Mister!

   

denim days

I hope summer never ends, so I never have to take off this hat!

So labor day has come and gone... but I'm still wearing white bottoms! Hey, rules are meant to be broken, right? right!

Just my type

todays post features vintage typewriters, retro ready to wear and an adorable movie trailer that I cannot stop watching!

I don't have cable, but I do have apple tv! so i'll occasionally spend an afternoon catching up on movie trailers, and was doing just that went I stumbled across this darling one... 

zest

sometimes, zest is more! so i'm beyond excited to show off my new lemon shorts (yes, lemon printed shorts) in today's bright && summery post.

 a little bit of yellow can go a long way, but today i opted to double up on this bright hue with two different patterned yellow pieces. i'm especially loving the mix of the two flowers && lemon prints, it simply screams spring!

bubbly boho

I was inspired by Nichole Richi cira 2009ish and her boho glam style today (up top), and a bit by Gaga (look south of my ankles), but I had to add some over-the-top accessories and a girly twist to make it my own.