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photos by Tom b.
dress: vintage (Salvation Army)
umbrella: vintage (Salvation Army)
purse: vintage (America's Thrift, B'ham, AL)
shoes: vintage (America's Thrift, B'ham, AL) - you can see them here.
I've been meaning to take some photos of my favorite vintage finds as of late but just haven't gotten around to it. I guess these will have to suffice for now as they incorporate two of my most favorite finds. I've been searching high and low for a vintage umbrella. All the ones I'd found up until now were a bit masculine and I wanted a pretty girly one. This one's just perfect! It was hot and sunny on our afternoon walk and came in handy to stay nice and cool. I've also been craving cotton sundresses from the 50's - 60's that are fitted at the waist. I had a very specific look in mind and was so surprised to actually run across just what I was looking for. I had to take it in a bit through the bust (as usual) and took a couple of inches off the bottom hem. I used the extra fabric to make a little belt to tie in the back.
This dress is adorable, you look very pretty. And beautiful shots, as always.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress - I totally adore it! It's really special!
ReplyDeleteyour dress is such a cute candyshop from the 1950s style fabric and umbrella is just right :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress and umbrella...love the big pockets!
ReplyDeletei think that flowers are the perfect accessory for a pretty summer dress. you look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat dress was such an amazing find! I used to avoid '50s dresses because of the way they fit me, but lately I've been doing the same thing . .. buying them and altering the bust and making the skirt a bit shorter. Now I love them!
ReplyDeletethat dress is really beautifull!
ReplyDeleteOOoh, I love your umbrella! I have found a couple of vintage umbrellas and at reasonable prices, but I always nervous to purchase because the functionality of an umbrella is key!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pink, you totally look like a candy striper in that dress!
ReplyDeletesoooooooo great : )amazing!
ReplyDeleteboth look so adorable! i am also seeking a sweet little cotton sundress, and hope to be just as lucky as you have been! i completely understand how you feel having to adjust clothing to fit, i am just the same! it can become a pain, but nothing makes an outfit look better than when it fits perfectly, and you illustrate this beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThe photos are sooo beautiful, as is the dress x
ReplyDeletei could not wear that dress without looking 12.
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are sooo pretty.
i've been so into umbrellas lately, this reminds me i need to add to my collection..
ReplyDeletelovely dress and shoes as usual.
the umbrella really adds to the outfit!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly the kind of dress I've been searching for!
ReplyDeleteas usual..I love the dress ;) ...and that unbrella would have came in handy today..it was RAINING madd...p.s. I really think the romper looks suits you...would love to see you in more rompers!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I love stripes at the moment and this is just about the pinnacle of my desire.
ReplyDeleteI always find dresses like this, but the torsos are too long!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see someone gets use out of them!
You look amazing.
Cute dress!
ReplyDeleteyou adjusted it beautifully! and that umbrella is delicious ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all of your comments!
ReplyDeletethe clothes horse: The nice thing about vintage umbrellas is even if they are no longer water proof you can still use them for shade on hot sunny days. :)
I love that this is all vintage! You must have the most beautiful closet on earth..
ReplyDeleteyou look so cute. some how you remind me of a bit of that chuck from pushing daisies? i love that show!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
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I think this might be one of my favorite dresses of yours!
ReplyDeletesometimes i think that you were born with that tattoo. it just feels so ... you.
ReplyDeleteso ... pretty!
Goodness. I'm so in love with that candy striped dress. And that umbrelly too. The first picture is simply perfection. The composition, the colours, the girly sweetness... Aaaa!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress, you look absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeletevery cute-candy striper inspired. and i love the pockets! i think that's my only complaint with most vintage dresses is that they forget the value of a good pocket. btw, added you to my blogroll. thanks for being inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful umbrella!
ReplyDeleteLove that umbrella. What a find!
ReplyDeleteAnd the tie in the back really makes the dress! Beautifuly done, as usual, and stunning photography too, I adore the colours.
ReplyDeleteyour blog is incredible! you are so stylish, and your presentation is great too! :)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFULL!!!
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