So I am so not built for the late 20s/ early 30s but this week I was going for capturing a bit of the era. I know the coat isn't of the era but I do love it.
I would have loved long strands of pearls (fake are fine) to complete the look but I don't have any so I used some of my school-fair 50c strands in blue.
The shoes are from Hannahs and I've had them for a couple of years now - I love the way they look (they aren't very comfy though!)
The dress is the latest acquisition - I bought it at another SaveMart in Christchurch on Saturday. It is super comfy - think stretchy and soft and I have a feeling it might actually be a nighty - not that that stopped me wearing it to church.
Outfit breakdown:
Coat - bought in an op-shop about 9 years ago - original 1960s number.
Dress - $9.99 Save Mart Christchurch
Beads - 50c per strand school fair - bracelet is a long string of beads too
Shoes - Hannahs 2-3 years old
Tights - ancient!!
Headband - from one of those accessory shops in the malls about 3 years ago
Lipstick - a Lancome one I inherited from my sister '172 rouge cristal'
So if you are like me and you like spying in other people's wardrobes you can see some in these lovely places
or you can have a look through my wardrobe
I love that you are creating whole new era inspired looks from items you already own!
ReplyDeleteTHAT COAT IS FABULOUS!!!!
Yes it was a very good purchase
DeleteLOVe the black & white dress and the pop of color in both the coat and the beads!
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Thanks Daisy - I don't wear a lot of black and white
DeleteFabulous as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you, you are so generous
DeleteBrilliant... I think the shoes top it off perfectly for that 20's feel ")
ReplyDeleteI think the shoes are a major feature of the outfit too
DeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jaz
DeleteLove the dress!
ReplyDeleteand it is SO comfy
DeleteYou remind on the art deco weekend we have up here each year! http://www.artdeconapier.com/
ReplyDeleteI really LOVE your coat! x Jen
yes we lived 4 years in Napier - art deco weekend was awesome!
DeleteI love the red coat. Visiting from the pleated poppy
ReplyDeletehttp://kimberly-kimberlyskorner.blogspot.com/2012/08/what-i-wore-wednesday_22.html
thanks Kimberly I love it too
DeleteCan I please have that coat? INCREDIBLE color and style!
ReplyDelete<3 Daryl
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Thanks Daryl - it was a great find
DeleteOh my goodness, I ADORE that coat! The cut is just darling and I love the bright beads peeking out!!! ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sarah
DeleteYou're such a style queen - and I NEVER would have thought that gorgeous dress was a nightdress (until you mentioned it!). Love the outfit with those shoes matching perfectly. The blue beads contrast well too. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah - I didn't think of it as a nighty originally but then I thought maybe it was!
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