Smashing Success

Last weekend I attended  the first Sacramento blogger fashion meet-up at Crimson & Clover, my favorite vintage shop in Sacramento, hosted by the lovely Bella Q of The Citizen Rosebud. It was so nice to meet my fellow local bloggers and be in such stylish company. I have renewed love for my city's vibrant art and retro fashion scene.

Bella looked amazing in her signature polka dot print and pill box hat.

So nice to finally meet  Kari of Juniper James (great blog full of local fashion tips) and Kerry of Fashion Farms and Freedom .

I also met for the first time two bloggers who I was not yet aware of, Lorena of Sac Cycle Chic and Jen of Wade and Associates. They both have lovely blogs as well! I actually found this floral 80s party dress and the store that day and couldn't resist buying it, I do love floral prints so. It was a scorcher that day and I had defiantly wore my new mod long sleeved mini dress but it was sooo uncomforatable in the heat, I'm ready for fall weather.

Kari, Bella Q and Natale of Evelesco. So nice to finally meet her as I follow her blog and she  scored this gorgeous yellow top at C&C that day..most of us fashion bloggers did a little vintage shopping understandably.

This is the inside of the store, gorgeous right? They also have the best prices for vintage boutiques in Sacramento even beating many thrift stores! They always carry pretty stuff that meets a certain aesthetic too.

Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to photograph everyone that attended the meet-up but since the first one was such a smashing success I'm sure there will be more and Bella also posted about it on her blog.

Diametrically Opposed

gingham dress: thrift town, shoes: crimson & clover. skirt, sandals and top: crimson & clover vintage

I majorly scored at the Crimson & Clover sale yesterday. My complete outfit was a whopping $9. Today Bea and I scoured all the vintage shops in Sacramento for sunglasses. I've broken or lost all of mine this summer and am in dire need. I couldn't find one pair of vintage shades! All the stores had a huge selection of new ones, but I wasn't feeling them at all. Tomorrow Bea and I will continue our search. I didn't know this was going to be so challenging. I still am so backlogged on posting photos so I'm going to do quite a few blog posts before I go out of town so when I come back I can have a fresh start.

Secret Garden

dress: crimson & clover vintage, shoes: gifted

dress: vintage gunne sax gift, hat: crimson & clover, shoes: bought in paris ages ago

 

While looking for a photo locale worthy of these gorgeous dresses I happened upon a neighborhood community garden down the street. We had so much fun taking pictures in such a beautiful location. Pretty much every one of her turned out adorable so I included quite a few. My Gunne Sax dress was a gift from the very stylish and amazing Ericka.  I have been getting such wonderful clothing as gifts recently. This summer has pretty much been the best ever. I have been going to so many parties and re-connecting with friends and family and really enjoying staying home with my little girl.

Fortunate

The weekend started as a smashing success of chocolate chip pancake goodness.

Bea wore her adorable floral romper (found at thrift town) to the park.

I am so behind on outfit posts and have a ton of new stuff to share. However today I wanted to wear some tried and true pieces from my closet.

dress and shoes: crimson & clover, hat: thrifted
Alaric snagged this amazing bag at the Bows and Arrows sale last week.

It was so nice to read my book. Alaric enjoyed doing his homework al fresco for a change.

Bea finally graduated to a real bed. We still have to set up the frame but it was a most momentous occasion.

The weekend has been incredible so far and tomorrow is another adventure. I think we are going to go thrifting. I am planning on launching an Etsy store this summer, mainly to give me an excuse for frequent vintage searching. Tonight one of Alaric's friends, who is leaving town, gave me a ton of gorgeous vintage clothing in my size and Alaric got a ton of records. I can't wait to post all the finds!

Come up to Kool

 dress: secondhand

shoes: thrifted

I scored this gorgeous blouse last weekend at Crimson & Clover Vintage Shop and am love with the print and lace trim. Lace makes everything better. 

 

 jeans: uo from forever ago

shoes: c&c

tee: C & C

 How was everyone's Mother's Day? I had a really relaxing day. Alaric made me pancakes for breakfast and later we went to my mom's house for dinner. Today was my last day of school before summer break and consequently I am quite excited!