16.5.11

all summer in a day


(1950s girls' hat; 1940s bolero, J. Crew blouse; 1950s pink gingham shorts; Restricted wedges)

Here is a very casual look (for me, anyway!) I donned to go about my day on Friday. I wore my amazing little gingham seersucker pin-up girl shorts I found at the antique store last spring, and I nicked this cute bolero from its matching dress (you'll see them together quite soon-- it's the cutest set!). It was beautifully sunny and warm last week, and a nice taste of summer. Unfortunately, we are now being shrouded in cold rain, such a shame! 

This is my room at my dad's house; it's a bit of a clutter of antiques, with my most delicate dresses and hats hanging up everywhere, but that's just the way I like it. I'm very lucky to have two lovely beds, though my canopy is my favorite for sentimental reasons. Also, it's perfect for hanging up Edwardian and Victorian chemises; forget dream catchers, I prefer to fall asleep surrounded by antique textiles!



A little Hank Williams on spin; some thing never change...




I hope you all had a nice weekend. It was very rainy here, but I stayed in to catch up on my sewing pile and have a '30s screwball comedy marathon-- quite good fun!
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31 comments:

  1. BaronessVonVintageMay 16, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    awwww, adorable look!!! It's rainy here, too. Nothing like 30s screwball comedies (esp. My Man Godfrey, among others!) to help one laugh away the grey days!!

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  2. DakotaMay 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thanks, Baroness!! Funny you mention My Man Godfrey-- I did indeed rewatch it Saturday night, and I must say it's probably one of my faves ever.... it's so funny!

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  3. AliciaMay 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Your outfit is too wonderful - I would never think to pair that bolero with those shorts, but the effect is just perfect. You look absolutely darling.

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  4. RachaelMay 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Those shoes are fabulous x

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  5. Sara KristiinaMay 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    So cuute outfit, love the shorts! It's also rainy in my hometown in Finland, I hope it gets sunny and summery soon :)

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  6. BoPeepMay 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    And yet another great way to use rick rack!!!

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  7. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    You look so cute love this get up, the weather is so grim in the UK too! Your room looks lovely too x

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  8. iLiveinmyLabMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Ahhh I love those shorts! So cute! Also, falling asleep amidst antique textiles sounds absolutely fabulous!

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  9. Tickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.May 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love all your outfits- All are fantastic and your bed is just dreamy! I love to be surrounded by my wondrous junk -I just can’t cope with an empty wall! I want to go and to put up a rail next to my bed now and hang a curtain- wouldn’t look half as nice though! T x

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  10. EliseMay 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Our weather has been the same, I'm back in tights today! Really cute outfit, the shorts are awesome :)

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  11. Dizzy DameMay 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    you look great!

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  12. DakotaMay 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Thank you gals!!

    I'm sorry to hear this awful weather's been hitting many of you, too; here's hoping the sun and warmth finds us all soon!

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  13. esme and the lanewayMay 17, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Love it!

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  14. Miss Tami LeeMay 17, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Oh my God, how adorable are you! I love the colours and the mixed patterns. Can't wait til the sun shows its face in the PNW!

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  15. mayaMay 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Out of all the outfits so far, this is definitely one of my favorites! Colors + pattern mixing and whimsical boleros make my world go 'round!! LOVE times ten! :)

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  16. Dial V for VintageMay 17, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    This is the perfect summer outfit! I also really love your hair in these pictures! And screwball comedies are the best :).

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  17. Andi B. GoodeMay 17, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Everything about this is perfect - you look lovely!
    -Andi x

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  18. CaitlinMay 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Hey! I have the same record player :D And I love those shorts!!!!!

    ~Caitlin

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  19. JessicatMay 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    My goodness girl! You've got it down pat don't ya!! *eennnvvvyyy*

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  20. SarahMay 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Oh my! I love your style, I've been quietly following for a while and just had to come out and say hello and wowee!! You are stunning! xoxo

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  21. The Plath DiariesMay 17, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Your outfit is gorgeous! It's raining in Ireland too (no change there!). And Hank Williams... swoon! I'm still so rapt that you like country music! :D

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  22. Tess, That'll DoMay 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Yes, it's been endlessly rainy here. :( I love your bed. It's adorable, just as you are!

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  23. JitterbugdollMay 19, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    What an adorable outfit--you look so pretty!

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  24. AimeecakesMay 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This may be the cutest thing ever. Love the shorts!

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  25. The Thriftaholic (Leilani)May 20, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Your shorts were an amazing find, love the rickrack on the pockets. The second photo of you is adorable, looks like it would have been in 'Look' or 'Life' magazine!

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  26. Jo - Lost in the HazeMay 20, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    You look absolutely breathtaking! I adore your beautiful shorts, and I love the way your hair is styled!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  27. Ms. FalconMay 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    wonderful outfit. your style is so unique.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  28. AlexMay 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    So cute, as always:]

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  29. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    You look adorable. Such a pretty outfit :)

    http://theatticpeoplevintage.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    You look so gorgous in that outfit! You bed look's lovely and cozy. xx

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  31. vioJune 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    such a beautiful outfit!
    lovely blog!

    http://microphoneheart.blogspot.com

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