20 March 2011

Officially Spring

Today was the first official day of Spring and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Its still a bit chilly but the sun was shining and the sky was perfectly blue. I dressed up for the occasion and took my old bike out of the shed for the first time since last fall. Its incredibly difficult to ride in these shoes so I won't be attempting that again, but that didn't stop me from going a little picture crazy. This vintage dress has been mine for almost 3 years, but I hardly ever wore it because it was so long. Over the winter I shortened it and like a butterfly coming out of its cocoon it was ready to fly out of the closet. Hopefully now it will have the chance to be on heavy rotation in the coming months.
Vintage dress and matching belt, BP cardigan, Jeffrey Campbell oxfords
Share this post Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

46 comments

  1. Amber SchmidtMarch 20, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I think I just died a little..
    Blue dress, oxford shoes, bike with basket..
    overload of loveliness!

    ReplyDelete
  2. ShybikerMarch 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Super cute. Love the dress, love the belt, love the bright blue cardi.

    I nominate you for Official Spring Sprite!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh my Dior!March 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    your sweater is beautiful you got such a great style!! I'm following your blog hope you can follow mine too!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

    ReplyDelete
  4. ClaireMarch 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    adorable dress. looks fantastic with that bright blue sweater! very refreshing. also love the shoes. you look great!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. TheresaMarch 21, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Those JC oxfords are too cute! You look lovely, these photos just epitomize spring! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  6. Hannah, Lost in wishful thinkingMarch 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    that dress is so pretty and swishy!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. NnennaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    The print on that dress is so lovely! And the matching belt! Did you make that or did it come with the dress?

    star-crossed smile

    ReplyDelete
  8. Roxy HeartMarch 21, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Cute outfit and photos!
    Want to follow each other?
    http://fashuhneestah.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  9. Green Tea and CupcakesMarch 21, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Gorgeous dress and I love the belt with your cardi :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMarch 21, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Ah, these pictures are gorgeous. And a butterfly print vintage dress... so great!

    ReplyDelete
  11. ChauceeMarch 21, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Don't you just love finding great vintage items? This print is so beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. LouiseMarch 21, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Yay, your cardigan and bicycle match! ;)
    What a lovely dress too.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Rachel, Cold KneesMarch 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    The dress is very cute and love your shoes! I bet it was hard to cycle in them but at least you looked stylish! I totally forgot it was the first day of spring, happy times :) x

    ReplyDelete
  14. WangariMarch 21, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Such an amazing outfit, and so fitting for spring! Your bike is also lovely :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Veronika Novotny March 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    ooh, love this, gorgeous as always! I adore the blue cardy + tights with this dress SO lovely. And yay, for spring. xx veronika

    ReplyDelete
  16. FrancyMarch 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful dress...so romantic style!!!
    Xo Xo
    Francy
    www.labarbeapapa-francy.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. daisychainMarch 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Spring makes me so happy! You look beautiful! x

    ReplyDelete
  18. caitlinMarch 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    that dress is so pretty and springlike! i'm delighted that it found its way out of the closet-cocoon :) i am also in love with that bright cobalt blue for spring/summer. i need to find a cardigan in that color!

    happy spring (it's still snowing here...)!

    ReplyDelete
  19. blouseMarch 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    that fabric is amazing! so glad it's going to come out of the closet more.

    happy spring!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks goodness it's finally here!

    xo~jane

    ReplyDelete
  20. Courtney ErinMarch 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a perfect start of spring look!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Lucy in the CloudsMarch 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Love your bike and your flouncy skirt :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnnebethMarch 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    such a pretty dress, and styled to perfection! I love the matching belt layered over the cardi, and the pale tights. Lovely :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. RaquelMarch 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    You look gorgeous Kallie! And the pictures are amazing, especially the first one with the dress twirling :D
    I'm so glad spring arrived! Today was such a sunny day in London that feels so good.

    ReplyDelete
  24. GretchTMMarch 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    That dress is beautiful!! I love the belt. The blue cardigan is lovely as well. I can't imagine biking in those shoes...haha. That would be hard! I'm glad Spring is here too. :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Victoria / Justice PirateMarch 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    that picture of you with the bike is perfect and so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! beautiful!! this outfit is so graceful and sweet. Yey for spring.

    ReplyDelete
  26. YajairaMarch 21, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    the dress is so cute with the cardigan - cute

    ReplyDelete
  27. EliseMarch 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love this outfit, and the weather looks gorgeous! :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    What an uh-may-zing dress! The butterflies print is just so darling. it's crazy how much a few inches off of a hemline can change the look of a dress. I had these two gorgeous dresses that I simply never wore, but when I finally got around to shortening them, Bam! go-to summer staples.

    I wish it would warm up a bit over here! Funny that it's pouring rain in CA, yet you can go biking in a dress and a sweater in NY :P

    xoxo
    Sophi

    ReplyDelete
  29. zansotMarch 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    you should definitely smile more in your pictures :D you are so sweet :D
    and ofc i am so in love with your shoes :D

    ReplyDelete
  30. JennyMarch 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Such a perfect Spring outfit! The blue of your sweater is the perfect pair with the dress. Love your blog and style. Now following! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  31. Kerri @ OldLadyChicMarch 21, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Gorgeous bright colors. It is a real gem of a dress when it still has the matching belt! Happy Spring!

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful style and great blog! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  33. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    that sure is the perfect dress to twirl around in, you look lovely! and happy to hear the blue skies are keeping you company. perfect day for a little jaunt out on the bike, although i see your point about the shoes. could be a calamity waiting to happen, glad you made it through safe & sound! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  34. AmandaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Oh, I LOVE the bright blue! It looks so pretty on you. This is definitely perfect for the occasion...hope you had a great first day of spring!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  35. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureMarch 21, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Wahhhh LOVElovelove those oxfords! Can't believe JC makes something quite tame but still super stylish nonetheless. Totally works for this otherwise super feminine ensemble- Love it! Thanks for sharing!

    xo-Julie

    Haute Khuuture Blog

    ReplyDelete
  36. BreathebetterMarch 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Whimsically beautiful! I love it. Especially that belt. Happy Spring :)

    ReplyDelete
  37. BrittanyMarch 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    EEE! I want your bike and your dress and everything ;) you look so great in blue and I love the photo with you and your bike. You are the definition of spring cuteness!

    ReplyDelete
  38. GoodFrameofMindMarch 22, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Couldn't be happier about spring! This dress/shoe combo is fabulous. I'm envious of that bike, my beach cruiser was stolen last year! waa

    ReplyDelete
  39. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Gorgeous outfit! Love your dress and oh my, those shoes are worth some awkward cycling :)
    Beautiful all around (location too)

    Happy mid week-ness! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  40. KatrinaMarch 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    So pretty and spring like! Aren't those BP cardigans the best? I have a whole bunch. I don't have that color blue though and wish I did!

    ReplyDelete
  41. MARIEMarch 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Gorgeous look, I love your skirt ! Kiss xxx
    http://Marieblogueuse.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. Meredith, Loverly GeekApril 11, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I love those shoes! Curse you, Jeffery Campbell, for being so freakin' expensive and so desired at the same time!

    ReplyDelete
  43. RachelousJuly 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    The dress is very cute and love your shoes! I bet it was hard to cycle in them but at least you looked stylish! I totally forgot it was the first day of spring, happy times :) x

    ReplyDelete
  44. Amber Rose, Laughing With BrokJuly 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I think I just died a little..
    Blue dress, oxford shoes, bike with basket..
    overload of loveliness!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Amber Rose, Laughing With BrokJuly 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I think I just died a little..
    Blue dress, oxford shoes, bike with basket..
    overload of loveliness!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Ah, these pictures are gorgeous. And a butterfly print vintage dress... so great!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
happy, honey & lark. All rights reserved. © Maira Gall.