Visiting 87 year old Aunt Sally’s home in East LA is always a fun, and calming afternoon. We always end up drinking a ton of coffee, and talking about everything. But most especially, the past. It’s like going back in time, to when life was a lot more simpler. A lot slower. She was much like a mother figure to my father. He was born in that same little house in el barrio. Hard to imagine him being born in that tiny house, let alone having a dresser cabinet pulled out as his actual crib. Being the blonde baby he was with a head of curls, and big blue eyes (yes, my Latino side of my family were born with the iciest blue eyes ever)…he really stood out, and almost got kidnapped right on that very front yard where Dylana is sitting. Luckily, our grandma called in “Adrian! Adrian!” and grabbed him before the kidnappers got back in their van and sped off. A lot has happened in that house. Aunt Sally still lives there, her Christmas decorations seem to be up all year long, but that’s the charm. And she speaks of my Dad as a baby as a child of her own, and how our uncle was the most handsome actor in the area. The way she looks at my uncle’s photo on the wall makes my heart melt. We love you Aunt Sally.
// For Love and Lemons sweater, Amuse Society jacket, Sabrina SL choker //
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Love this look!!
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Gorgeous photos as always!
Kisses,xx
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Fabulous, babe! Love your sweater<3
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Love the photos!!!! <3 And love the story!! Grandma's and grandaunts always tell the very best stories!!!
XO 🙂
Elena
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Love this post, Natalie. My dad grew up in the South Side of San Antonio (el barrio!) so it always has a special place in my heart. These images are so beautiful and I love that you shared a piece of your family’s story.
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Absolutely amazing sweater, so unique and retro!
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great photos!
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Great post!!!
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I love that fringe sweater!!
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Awww this is so PERFECT!
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Is that where and how you got your amazing beauty ??
i can’t believe he almost got kidnapped! crazy! such a lovely tale. & you both look stunning. (:
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Your sweater is on point!
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Beautiful sweater! 🙂 x
Wow! What a story. I am glad you father was okay. Thanks for sharing! XO, Ellese
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Love! Beautiful photos. Your style is on point! xx
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looks fabulous head to toe
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The sweater is beautiful! love it!!
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These pictures are very nice ! Such a cute spot
Xoxo
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Great outfit love! Those knit fringes are such beautiful details. Loved your ankle boots!
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Fabulous photos and I love the outfit!
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Love the pictures, they look so vinatge kinds, love the vibe! 🙂
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love the sweater!!
OMG I love this dedicated post to Aunt Sally-she sounds like someone I’d get along with 🙂 So special of you guys to share the day with her…and I’m obsessed with that sweater!
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That sweater is to die for! I am so obsessed!!!
xx Annie
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Gorgeous vibes + I adore that sweater!
xxo
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so adorable! love the entire look!
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Just stunning! Love the way you wrote this as well 🙂 Im glad you had a great time at your Aunts, she sounds lovely 🙂
Hayley xx
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Fabulous look! XOXO, mimi
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Beautiful pictures!11
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Such beautiful photos, you have a great look!! 🙂
Great post, thanks for sharing!
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Love the whole vibe behind these photos. The images look very vintage like straight out of the 70s or something. I love your style too, AMAZING!
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Great post! I really love your pictures, they are so bright and effective!
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You look fabulous! Love it!
xo
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Gorgeous outfits, and a lovely post! It’s always fun to hear about family stories and the past.
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