outfit: white after labor day

dress - unique vintage (similar here), necklace - the giving keys, lipstick - smashbox liquid lipstick in miss conduct

Here I am, a vintage hummingbird in the relatively young stage of her style blogging career, and already I am breaking one of the seminal rules of fashion - you should never wear white after labor day.  Well, whoever made that rule didn't pair their white with dark lips and pumpkins.

I am IN LOVE with this Unique Vintage dress that I just picked up at their Pin Up Picnic Sale last weekend for the unbelievable price of $15!  (You can find almost the exact same one here). It fits and feels like a dream, and with some Smashbox liquid lipstick in the color Miss Conduct, I felt completely in the autumn spirit walking around the HalloweenTime at the happiest place on earth!

How do you wear your whites after labor day?

Outfit Details

• Unique Vintage 1950s Ivory Swing Dress (similar)
• The Giving Keys Necklace in Dream
• Smashbox Liquid Lipstick in Miss Conduct

Photo Credit: @keeganmullin

outfit: garden party

dress - unique vintage (similar), shoes - restricted (similar)

I'll be honest - I really don't like wearing halter tops.  Actually I hate them.  I always feel extremely exposed and generally not flattered.  I pretty much avoid them at all costs.

For that reason, I have only worn this dress one time since I purchased it last year from a sale at Unique Vintage. And that one time I did wear it, I covered the top half with a shirt to hide the halter part.  However, it has been sitting in my closet for over a year I decided it was time to stop letting this beautiful print collect dust and, instead get over my fear.

And I have to say, after seeing these pictures - I feel so pretty! I may have been wrong about my halter top prejudice.  Plus it helps when an amazing photographer like @keeganmullin is taking your picture!

I am guessing most everyone who is reading this knows of Unique Vintage, but what you might not know is that at least once, if not twice a year they have an amazing sale where they sell dresses like this for as low as $25! As much of a vintage shopaholic as I can be, I am usually pretty good at waiting for sales and finding good deals.  So if you are trying to get vintage style without breaking the bank, I encourage you to be patient - keep an eye out for sales on sites like Unique Vintage or Modcloth and keep your eyes and ears open for vintage warehouse or yard sales - especially in LA! We have so many events happening here in southern California, and it's all a matter of patience and determination to find the best deals. :)

photo credit: @keeganmullin

Outfit Details

• Unique Vintage Dress (similar here) 
• Restricted Shoes (similar here)

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wishful wednesdays #3

Welcome back to Wishful Wednesdays, where this vintage hummingbird posts wishlists, pretty things, inspirations, or anything she is wishing that week!  This week's Wishful Wednesday is full of beautiful vintage summer silhouettes that are also easy to wear. When it is super warm out, I still want to have a touch of vintage to my look without the hassle of having to set my hair everyday or do a full face of makeup.  I love the idea of throwing a hat or hair scarf on and calling it a day.  Or just some red lips and cute sunglasses, and bam, instant vintage flair.

1 - bird print dress, 2 - bangles, 3 - tiki print shoes, 4 - hair scarf, 5 - colourpop lipstick in avenue, 6 - red crop top, 7 - tiki print shorts, 8 - pineapple brooch, 9 - nude sunglasses, 10 - diving beauties stoneware bowl set

I was apparently feeling very tiki inspired this week! I am dying over the new Birds of a Feather print from Trashy Diva. It is SO PRETTY.  Plus there are so many colors to pull out of it to accessorize with. Other than that, give me pineapple print and hawaiian floral inspired everything else! Til tomorrow!
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wishful wednesdays #2

Despite being born and raised in Los Angeles, I have always preferred cold, rainy weather.  However, I am doing my best to embrace the warmth that has come with the end of April and beginning of May.  If I can have it my way, I will be living in skirts and dresses until September.  I especially love that mint green gingham printed midi skirt.  I may try to make that into a sewing project!  

1 - bear t-shirt, 2 - floral skirt, 3 - dalmatian pants, 4 - origami butterfly necklace, 5 - cat socks, 6 - bicycle, 7- black flats, 8 - black/white striped cat sweater

My wishlist this week ended up having way more animal-printed items than I planned, but I can't help it! I am a sucker for a cute animal.  And by the way, if you are too, you should definitely go follow the instagram account @cutepetclub.  It is a never-ending parade of cuteness!  Also, I am OBSESSED with those Dalmatian pants from Paul and Joe Sister.  If only I had the money to throw down for them. That print is so wonderful!  Our family dog when I was growing up was a dalmatian named Elmo. We got him as a puppy when I was a baby, so I have always had a special love in my heart for them.

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outfit: down the rabbit hole

dress - unique vintage (similar), belt - trashy diva (old), shoes - remix

The drought has ended in California, and spring is in full force in my little neighborhood.  After the rainy winter season, the weather as of late has been a perfect Southern California crisp and sunny springtime. The flowers are blooming so beautifully everywhere I look, so I thought I would join them.  I got this dress at one of Unique Vintage's amazing sales last year, and it has since become my go-to springtime dress!  Between the flowers and the pale blue, I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland exploring an overgrown garden.  I hope everyone has had a Happy Easter, Passover, or just general springtime fun!

photo credit: Keegan Mullin

Outfit Details

• Unique Vintage Dress (similar)
• Trashy Diva Belt (old)
• Remix Gabriele Shoes

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