Dream sequence begins:

Ah, the simple pleasures of summer … dandelions and butterflies … the warm breeze during sunset on the beach.

(Record scratch.)

Oh, well, there’s nothing wrong with pretending that happens in San Francisco.

Savor the sporadic heat waves in Anne Kimball’s summer collection of down-to-earth, vintage-inspired frocks. The local designer and CCA grad opted for a modest, seven-piece debut — making nostalgia, construction, and authenticity her essential elements. Each delicate item embodies the simplicity and everyday ease of a carefree childhood.

Pack a picnic and head to the park in a thigh-grazing orange plaid Thrush dress. Hit the road with the top down in an adjustable-tie neckline Crow top and knee-length striped Jay skirt with corozo nut buttons. Or just stay footloose and fancy free in the backyard in her navy striped Bluebird dress.

And keep your head out of the clouds.

Available at Doe, 629a Haight Street, between Pierce and Steiner Streets (415-558-8588 or doe-sf.com). To see styles, go to annekimball.com.