Tuesday, November 2, 2010

November 2nd


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A few different things from the past few weeks...... A ruffly cotton voille 30's dress with a pretty houndstooth-esque printed skirt. I wore it around on Halloween day, the weather was so perfect I didn't even need a sweater! I sort of gave up on shopping for myself and have just been sneakily taking a dress or two from the ones I find for the shop, this is one of them!

I've never seen this movie, but it looks so great! That little girl has the best autumn/winter clothing! And her hair! The cloth ribbon thing definitely looks much better on her and not so great with bangs.

And a gigantic 60s carpet suitcase I found at an estate sale. I once saw a similar bag at a store in Manhattan that was around $700 and it's haunted me ever since. Three years later I finally found one for what seems like chump change compared to the Manhattan price!

Two of my favorite prints in the Libris Lunaria shop ... from a British mycology book... There's 5 plates from that book in the shop and I think I have to add more, they're just so great!
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35 comments:

  1. Ady GrafovnaNovember 2, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    That movie is great!
    I think the ribbon looks nice in your hair too though. :)

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  2. Rebekka SealeNovember 2, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    As always, you're just so cute.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    what a lovely post! everytime i visit, i feel like i've traveled back in time thanks to your outfits, finds, and posts. have a happy day :)

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  4. CaitlinNovember 2, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    So beautiful! Like Stevie Nicks!

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  5. DakotaNovember 2, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    The cloth-in-hair is so pretty. I have all these antique textile scraps lying around; this is a perfect excuse not to throw them out. I used to love The Secret of Roan Inish when I was little, though I haven't seen it in years; seals were my favorite animal back then so I was a little obsessed with it actually.

    Oh! and thank you for sharing that "False Memory Syndrome" song yesterday, by the way... it's really exactly what I'd expect to hear in a splendid abandoned ballroom. Haunting but so beautiful!

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  6. Sarah with an "h"November 2, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful! I love it. And now, I want to watch The Secret of Roan Inish. hehe

    :o)Sarah
    www.restlessromantic.blogspot.com

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  7. CarolineNovember 3, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Your posts and style are so REFRESHING!!! xo

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  8. GracieNovember 3, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    wow! so pretty... like a winter rose!

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  9. ANovember 3, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I've never seen that movie either! but have wanted to! lovely outfit too

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  10. Alison and MarieNovember 3, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    You are obscenely beautiful in this one!!

    youreabirdimabird.blogspot.com

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  11. Casey MauraNovember 3, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Utterly gorgeous! I always love seeing finds and outfits you put together--its so inspiring! :)

    ♥ Casey | blog

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  12. karinalaneNovember 3, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Yes! The girl in that move has been a style inspiration for me for years! I even took screen shots with the future plan of recreating her colorful fairisle sweater.....

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  13. nicoleNovember 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I actually own this movie on DVD and watch it regularly. It is the most charming story, and the little girl in it ROCKS! I deeply covet her little fair-isle sweaters and vintage dresses. You actually look a lot like her!

    LOVELOVELOVE that bag. What a find!

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  14. CateaclysmicNovember 3, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful as ever!

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  15. Penny Dreadful VintageNovember 3, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    The carepet bag is incredible, I have wanted one of those for so long (such a good size too). Hopefully I get some of your good luck!

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  16. AmberNovember 3, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    pretty indeed and the film The Secret of Roan Inish is one of the best, you should watch it!

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  17. ChristyNovember 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    This outfit is so lovely and romantic! You have the very best collection of pretty, gauzy 30's dresses, and the red lipstick adds just the right touch!

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  18. MarchelineNovember 3, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Roan Innish is a great movie. Totally see it.

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  19. CoCoonNovember 5, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Your hair is getting so long!!!
    Looks great!

    My CoCoon Vintage

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  20. UnknownNovember 7, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    I love the ribbon in your hair! It reminds me of when I was little and had just read Little Women for the first time. You know how Amy ties her hair up with cloth every night to make her hair curly? I did it every night for a month!
    I love visiting your blog-everything is just so charming!
    xo

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  21. the fabled needle (jen)November 8, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    i have not seen that movie although i have wanted to for a long time. perhaps i'll put it in my netflix queue right now!

    btw, i blogged about a little blouse i bought from your shop:
    http://www.thefabledneedle.com/blog/2010/11/dress-parade-silvery-grey/

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  22. KristinNovember 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Those mushroom print are so lovely. You look real good!

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  23. Federico PanarelloNovember 8, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Sooooo wonderfull outfit!!!

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  24. Jolie GoodnightNovember 9, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I am in love with that pleated skirt! So amazing!

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  25. cras4November 11, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    A Mary Poppins bag!

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  26. ToveNovember 11, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Oh! I really love your hair.

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  27. oh dear watsonNovember 12, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    That Carpet bag is so awesome... I am happy that you found it.

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  28. TraceeNovember 14, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    how are you doing your hair? it looks so lovely!

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  29. Two For TeaNovember 14, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    I just discovered your blog...you have impeccable vintage taste...and you are impeccably beautiful! I look forward to seeing more photos and hearing your thoughts!

    I think I might try that cloth ribbon hair-tie..

    <3 Cambria
    http://twoforteaplease.blogspot.com/

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  30. Fashion SchlubNovember 14, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    omg that carpetbag is AMAZING! what a find (wish it was mine, ha!).

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  31. FalineNovember 14, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Would you be interested in being affiliates with or linking to RunwayRundown.com - they match high-end looks with affordable finds?

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  32. KennedyNovember 15, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    i love that lace in your hair!

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  33. Victoria / Justice PirateNovember 16, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    The Secret of Roan Inish is an odd story but it is really pretty too. There is a character named Patience in which I named my dog after from that film.

    I love the skirt you are waering in the first photo.

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  34. kendal croix.November 19, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    all amazing things.

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  35. just me.November 28, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    i love your world! it's very pretty.

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