(Outfit details: 1950s black wool dress, 1940s lace collar, antique sash, Vigoss oxfords)
Meet my new roommate; I found her hanging forlornly in a big cold antiques warehouse on the outskirts of town. When I saw her $5.00 price tag and remembered how bare my dorm's walls are, I knew she had to come home with me. Isn't she elegant?
Oh, and my outfit... after watching both Gilda and Laura this weekend, I felt like dressing a bit like a 1940s film noir dame. I wish I could say I looked like a femme fatale, but I seem unable to escape my role as an ingenue ;) I love this dress so much; it's solid black, which is something I don't usually go for (I'm crazy about patterns!) but it's surprisingly fun to have something so simple, so I can accessorize it however I like. I guess I can now appreciate the appeal of the Little Black Dress. Also, it's a soft wool, making it very cozy.
(^^I conditioned my hair last night, so hair=super shiny, but rag curls=flat within minutes)
(...and the posing reaches new levels of awkwardness... oh dear; I'll try better next time.)
Ooh lovely dress, and your hair looks gorge as ever, def not flat! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, I love the collar too!
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For some reason the Stevie WOnder song 'isn't she lovely' has just popped into my head - seeing these shots. You are too adorable.
ReplyDeleteI actually really like that last shot - your eyes are doing the same thing as Audrey's and so it is like a double stare-down - or maybe butterfly markings?
I really love how you styled this dress. It's pretty much perfect if you ask me! I'm starting to be all about lace. That painting is really great too! I need more thrifty art for my place, the walls are really bare. Don't miss getting tagged over at Q's Daydream :D How nice of her to tag us!!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, your hair is consistently so beautiful! The dress is really, REALLY pretty too & I love your new roommate. ;)
ReplyDeletethis weekend I found the cutest painting of the most perfect Gibson Girl ever! i was ready to give her a cozy home, but my boyfriend said 'no way.' (he was creeped out, apparently the "eyes followed him") boo.
ReplyDeleteThank you gals!!
ReplyDeleteRebeccak, interesting observation... I always feel so awkward taking pictures with Audrey's face in the background! I feel like the ugly friend :P
Maya, that's sad :/ Gibson Girls seem so non-threatening, with their heavy-lidded sultry eyes!
Hello there I am a new follower and LOVE that picture I wish I could find one for $5
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! Wish you a wonderful weekend
ReplyDeleteI found you through My Friends Call me Nelly and I'm in love with your style, your blog, your picture, your dress!!!!! I can't wait to read more, more, more ... and you don't look at all awkward posing for pics - you're charming and my goodness what beautiful hair you have!! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are so adorable! I love your style and all of your pretty vintage dresses. xoxo
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