I was tromping my little self down to my usual photo location with my camera and tripod in hand when I turned the corner to see a new vehicle present! There was some newer model SUV parked right by my favorite old Ford photo pal, and the truck was on. The lot next door where the truck is parked is now up for sale and they removed the truck from the lot, presumably to make the lot more visually appealing. Alas, my recent favorite photo companion is no longer there. When I was taking these pictures I was being a creeper and watching them move the truck from behind the veil of some woods. Oh well, it will force me to be more creative in finding photo locations.
dress/thrifted :: shoes/thrifted :: hat/claire's :: necklace/shop in Kihei :: belt/forever 21
I found this dress at Value Village a few weeks ago and I just loved how wacky and eighties it was. The pleats, the shoulders, the bib. Yeah, that little white part on the bust is a BIB. A bib! I'm like, you couldn't design the dress so that you didn't have this odd flap of fabric to cover my boobs? Haha. I'm tempted to just take it off and wear a camisole underneath. Though, I'm not sure I am going to keep it. I'll probably just sell this one. I can't picture myself wearing it out and about. Speaking of selling stuff, I'm going to be having a huge virtual garage sale probably at the end of the summer to clear out my closet since I'll be downsizing to the Winnebago closet, so get ready for that. I have acquired so many things this winter, I really need to purge my closet. I'm such a pack rat though, I keep everything and have a hard time letting go. Perhaps it'll be cathartic.
My hair is growing out a little bit, but I'm not getting my roots done again. I actually am really liking the dark roots this time, which is funny because last time I had roots I was so anxious to get them redone. I was looking back at pictures of me when I had dark hair and it's funny because I've gotten so used to being a red head, now seeing myself as a brunette is odd. I never thought that would happen! I've had dark hair my whole life and never really dyed it but now it's strange to see myself as a brunette! So, I don't know what I'm gonna do. I bought a box of light brown dye to kind of smooth the transition between my black roots and red hair. Do a little bit of artistic painting of the dye, haha. I'm glad I dyed my hair. It's one of the best things I've ever done, as far as changing my physical appearance goes. I feel so much less attached to my natural appearance, much more free to do what I want with my body. I mean, I'm the only one living in it, right? I might as well like it and have fun with it!
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I love that flat top hat! So cute, and that floral dress with the cream bottom is so unique. I love it.
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i love you little hat!
Lovely photos, your outfit is so beautiful, I love that hat and the print of your dress. I am so inspired by your blog, I absolutely love it!!
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that dress is so cute, especially with the hat! and i love that hair colour, i think you should keep it similar! I've dyed my hair for 8 years (since i was 14) and a lot was with henna, but now my hair is really dark and i can't bleach it because of the henna use... so i'm gonna have to settle for a light brownish with red highlights, which i am quite happy about because it's so much more natural than bright red (not ginger or orangy but red) that you can get with shwartzkopf XXL or such chemical dyes... anyway! about the stuff and not being able to let go, i'm totally like that and i'm having such a hard time deciding to sell stuff that still fit me and that i still like even if i haven't worn it in months (or years), so good luck with that, i'm going through the same madness at the moment! x x x
Noémie
I love your read hair! It looks amazing, but how do you keep cool in the summer? My hair is pretty thin but its such a pain!
oh too bad your favorite red truck is gone, it went so well with your outfits!
I really want to dye my hair a richer brown but I'm afraid to damage it. It's a bit on the dry side. Your red hair is so fun!
I love the blue ribbon on the boater and the floral pattern on the dress. If you end up selling it atleast you got to wear it once, right? :)
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That dress looks like a Goodwill monstrosity that is so infamous that it gains a reputation. Despite this, I really like this on you, especially coupled with the adorable boater hat (isn't that what you call it? I think).
I'm a total packrat too, so I applaud you for taking the plunge and having a garage sale later! Good luck with that. :)
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That dress is really pretty! So's your hair!
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OH i love this outfit!! the large frill around the bottom of the dress makes it! i hope this hat is going into your closet sale as i really want it!! :)
well worded post about sponsorship. I find people/bloggers dont seem to want to talk about it like its taboo.. but its better to be honest and open and voice opinions.
I love the ruffle at the bottom of the dress. I'm sorry that the truck is gone! It was a great prop for your photos. And I agree, I am so used to your red hair that when pictures from the "You May Also Like" thing pops up, it's such a shock when your hair is black!
Whatever you do to your hair, I am sure it will look awesome. I have not seen it look bad on this blog yet!
Cute dress, shame you won't keep it, looks cute with that hat, and shame about the truck. I liked that truck in your posts because it looks so much like my brothers (only without paint splattered all over it).
i love the bib! pretty floral print too.
such a freaking CUTE outfit! i love it, and i really love these photos. :)
Love the boater hat and floral dress!
And it's great that you feel comfortable with your hair! It's all about looking the way YOU want to look.
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This is such a lovely outfit - I love the print. And of course your pretty little hat!
Polly x
Very cute outfit on a budget, it looks quite adorable, and expensive!
Karena
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I love your hat. it's very wonderful
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these photos are lovely! the hat goes perfectly with the dress :)
I love the bottom of your dress! It gives it that extra oomph of femininity. Gorgeous! (Is it a petticoat?)
Now that I have seen you with red hair and looked at your old posts with black, I actually wonder what you would look like with a rich chocolate brown color... Would probably be a stunner!
So pretty. (: and you definitely look awesome as a redhead!
I like your hair the way it is, though being a runette would make you look like more grown up, i think.love the dress and the forest behind you:)
Your hat is adorable!! Looking forward to your clothing sale :P
Ive just became a follower i couldnt help it your style is very endearing i look forward to seeing more of your style.
p.s. amazing hair <3
beautiful photographs elizabeth. it's nice to see some flowers/weeds where you live! i don't think i could deal with the snow for as long as you do. the boater hat fits in nicely with the scenery.
Just started following your blog, and you are so adorable! Love your fashion choices, and I love your hair even more! Can't wait for your garage sale seeing as you have great style. Take a look at my blog, I love DIY stuff. http://evelesco.blogspot.com/
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These photos are great! That dress is crazy... in a good way! I really like your hair. I'm really used to your red hair now, but I think it would look great brown again, too!
Awesome hat!
Cute outfit! Love the hat sooo much. Almost bought something similar in Paris but I wasn't sure how to get it back with me. :/
-Simone
Very pretty, I really enjoy reading your posts !
I love your dress and that hat is so awesome!
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