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. 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. My mom had several…and tragically got rid of them years ago. 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. 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? I would love to hear what you’ve snagged from mom’s closet. 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 🙂
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)! 🙂
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! 🙂