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Festival of Lights (Frock Challenge!) - Part 8/8

8/26/2013

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I can't help feeling like I'm flipping though a vintage magazine and looking at clothing advertisements when I look at these photos. Haha.
I wasn't expecting them to look all old timey, but they just...do. O_o o_O I really do like how these turned out, though. I wanted to do this dress justice. It is so beautiful!
In my mind, I had pictured a gaudy and raucous festival when I saw this dress. The points of color made me think of colorful painted lanterns hanging about the limbs of trees at a forest fête. I'm sorry that I couldn't really recreate those circumstances for you here. Though, I think it would be easy enough to imagine the sky above me darkened with pink and purple hues; to see multi-colored lights strung from the trees; children running to and fro; buskers calling out for attention; and in the midst of it all, I sit on the grass with my lone picnic basket, holding a glass of white wine and looking on with a huge grin.

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I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love what this dress brings out in me. I love the way I feel when I wear it. I feel enveloped in the past. I wonder what kind of woman wore this dress. What was she like? What did she value? Did this dress make her just as happy as it makes me? I sincerely hope so. =)

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I'm sure you noticed that I carried a satchel as well as a picnic basket. Admittedly, the picnic basket was just for added effect. I purchased it from a sweet girl in my swap group for a very reasonable price. It's unlined and rickety, but it's my first picnic basket, so I will love it until it inevitably meets its demise. Actually, I have very special plans for it, next month. If you stick around, you may discover more. ;P

I feel like this dress is the kind of dress that deserves to go on a picnic. Unfortunately, it was windy and overcast, so a picnic was just out of the question. Hence, I brought my trusty satchel along and, later on, my partner and I enjoyed some coffee and people watching at one of my usual java joints.

A hard rain fell soon after we had made ourselves comfortable upon window seats at the coffee house. There's really nothing better than sipping hot beverages and watching the rain. Twas a good day.
<3

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Who knew a dress could make me this happy, though? Seriously!?
It is an upside down world. O_o

I hope you enjoyed this final installment in my month long frock challenge! <3


Thrifted - ModCloth Brown Satchel (Sale), Sheer Tights, Braided Belt,
Pointelle Socks (Cotton On) & Picnic Basket (Swap Group)
Etsy - Vintage Sailor Collar Tent Dress
UrbanOG - Black Lace Brogues

♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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14 Comments
Cece link
8/25/2013 06:34:42 pm

Adorable dress. So vintage and sweet.

<3

C.C lemon

http://rosecolored-telescope-eyes.blogspot.com

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Keit link
8/25/2013 07:07:05 pm

I recently thrifted a dress that made me happier than when I fell in love with bf :D I have to admit, it is weird :D

But I can see how this dress can make anyone extremely happy, it's so unique. It's one of those things that makes your turn your head and exclaim: "Whaaaoow".

The picnic basket is the perfect touch. It's so original and pretty, I love it O_O

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Sophie link
8/25/2013 08:03:33 pm

Aww this is the cutest outfit!
I love this dress so much.
And the picnic basket, I want it all.

darlingsophie.blogspot.co.uk

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Bo link
8/25/2013 08:55:58 pm

Such a cute outfit! I really love your picnic basket!

xx Bo
http://aboutboblog.blogspot.com.au/

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Amanda link
8/26/2013 01:41:41 am

this is beautiful =)

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matea link
8/26/2013 03:16:12 am

So sweet and cute!

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Olivia link
8/26/2013 06:35:30 am

Aww this is so cute! Like a little house on the prairie type thing... but in a good way!
Hugs & Kisses,
Olivia

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Brittney link
8/26/2013 09:11:24 am

I love vintage for the same reason---I have this orange vintage dress and I like to imagine what the previous owner did in it, and where she went. Why did she decide to sell it? It makes for quite a flight of fancy.

Brittney

anotherbeautifulthing.blogspot.com

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A. link
8/26/2013 02:01:36 pm

I'm sorry your picnic didn't turn out so well, but take comfort in the fact that you looked awesome whilst doing it. :P

man, I can't believe the frock challenge is done. I'll be sad that you won't be styling these awesome dresses for us every post. Ah well. I shall recover.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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effie link
8/26/2013 03:15:02 pm

Awww, so retro and sooo cute! You look fabulous <3

effiesdress.blogspot.com

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Pip
8/26/2013 03:32:12 pm

Omg, you so look like you are from an old era and in some fashion magazine! I love these pics and you look so cute! Hope you are having a good day dear, and stop by soon! xx Pip
<a href="http://www.easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com">Easy Outfits by Pip</a>

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Purple Ivy link
8/26/2013 09:08:44 pm

Anna, you did the dress proud and yes when I saw the first photo on FB, I thought she looks like she should be in a old movie. Its has vintage written all over it.

xoxo
Ivy
http://www.purrpleivy.com/

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Missy May link
8/27/2013 03:55:26 am

I love the vintagey and playful look of this dress..lovely!!

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Kristian link
8/27/2013 06:40:14 am

I love that this dress made you feel that way. Seeing you talk about being so happy put a smile on my face also.

It is interesting how simply you styled it, compared to your more usual style, but this is perfect for the effect of going-on-a-picnic and highlighting the vintage-ness of it.

Hooray!

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