When Christian asked where I wanted to go for my birthday dinner, I said I wanted to go somewhere where I could wear this vintage dress of my Aunt’s and have a view of the water. ย My plans revolve around what I want to wear…it’s the sad truth!
According to my mom and her friends, Malia dresses were the dresses to have in the 60’s and 70’s. ย My mom had several…and tragically got rid of them years ago. ย Luckily my Aunt Ree came to the rescue and gave me two of her adorable vintage Malia sundresses, and I have loved them for years. ย I wore them in the Grove at Ole Miss on game days, to the square for nights on the town, and I brought them all the way to California and had to wear one on my birthday (don’t miss out on the weekend’s photo diary – double post today)!
Do y’all have favorite vintage items of your mom’s or aunts? ย I would love to hear what you’ve snagged from mom’s closet. ย My grandmother’s mink stole from the ladies boutique she owned with my grandfather has her name monogrammed on the inside is the most special piece in my closet!
dress – vintage Malia, love the vintage-inspired dresses below, you can search “vintage Malia” on eBay and lots will come up! / necklace – Birds on a Wire Vintage (c/o) / heels – Zara / bag – Expressions NYC / earrings – Chanel / sunglasses – Amazon
Thanks so much for reading! XO –
gorgeous, I also plan what Im wearing before planning what Im doing. No worries. Hope you had a great bday lady!
Of course you do – and you’re fab – so thanks for making me feel like my love of clothes is normal! Thank you sweet Amy! XO –
Happy birthday and what a great dress to celebrate in! I love the idea of having special pieces from your family. You look great!
Thank you Chelsea!!! XO
That is a great and timeless piece! I love it!! And as a Republican, I can’t help but think the elephants are adorable.
Ha! I didn’t think about this dress being republican or patriotic – but I guess it is, isn’t it!? Thank you Fran! XO –
gorgeous dress and necklace combo! xo
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I am in love with this dress! So classic and feminine, the perfect birthday dress! It looks like you had a wonderful weekend!
Such a gorgeous dress on you! And you are definitely not the only one that bases plans on outfits ๐
I love hearing that I’m not alone – here’s to the girly-girls!
OK Kat, you make me want lipo!!! You are absolutely stunning!!! Happy Belated Birthday!!!!
i love that dress! i will always decide what to wear before deciding what to do. clothes are important!
I totally love your Chanel earrings! I love they are so classic but yours you can pair with so many things (as I am sure you do)! ๐
Simplyy-Serendipityy,
Hannah
I love that dress. It is so classic on you! I don’t have anything of my mom’s, but she did save her wedding shoes and they are seriously AMAZING. I wish I wore a 6 so I could have worn them on my wedding day. I remember growing up thinking they were the ugliest things in the world. Funny how times change! ๐