Hello dear sweet readers, I am alive and well, and as you may of read currently
in Berlin visiting my friends Anna and Beau, finding some well needed headspace
and time to evaluate my difficult situation! In time I will explain to you all what
has happened, and why my life has taken such an unexpected turn, but for now I am
going to leave you with an outfit post I took a few weeks ago back in London.
I got these trousers from Zara with a credit voucher from my great aunt. Although
I have developed a mild phobia of high street stores I was pleasantly surprised to
find these palazzo pants had such a flattering cut. My only complaint is the bizarre
sizing, an extra small is a good 3 inches to large in the waist! Damn my weirdly
shaped body.
The blouse is a pyjama top from the Cath Kidston sale. I just fell in love with the ditzy floral print and lace trimming. You can't see so well in these photos but it also has the cutest mother of pearl buttons which make it seem that little bit more authentic.
If any of you are as clumsy as me, you will know that sometimes wearing the real vintage deal can land you in some sticky and often un repairable situations, ripped shoulder seam when trying to reach that top shelf, black coffee spilt down your favourite cream 30s blouse? Repo fashion offers a great alternative to risking damaging your vintage collection.
However if you tend to be a little bit of an authentic vintage snob like myself, there I admitted it... to me nothing beats the romanticism of the original garment,
wearing repo can pose a bit of a challenge. My problem is I just can't style modern clothing as easily to create the look I desire. So to reach a happy medium when wearing repo I tend to shove on a bunch of original accessories to add a little balance. In this case I went a bit bakelite mad.
( I would like to point out I would never consider myself 'more vintage'
than another, just because I like to wear the real deal, I have read a lot of debates on line about this attitude and I think it kinda sucks. My desire to wear original pieces just comes down to what I feel most comfortable in. The Vintage community is made up of all different people from all walks of life who like to wear varying degrees of vintage, and that what makes it so exciting!)
I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoyed this rambling post!
Best wishes and kisses from Berlin.
Harriett x
looks like a Hollywood diva
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit, I have a PJ top I like to wear out, you totally cant tell! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it, and the mix of prints. I'm always more drawn to actual vintage clothes too but sometimes there are great repro pieces that are worth it, and you don't have to have a heart attack if you have a clumsy moment. I do the same as you, load on vintage accessories. :)
ReplyDeleteDivine! you look gorgeous, those trousers are fabulous. I am very clumsy so tend to wear a mixture of high street and vintage, but I feel nicer in vintage, the cut and feel is just so much better x
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I've seen a few like this (Mod Cloth, Anthro). Makes me want to try them. You are sooooo gorgeous, milady!
ReplyDeleteyou always look soo damn beutiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Your pieces hardly look high street at all. I've always shied away from repro in the past, but it's just seeming more and more tempting these days!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I hope your difficult situation works out alright; best wishes!!
Thanks so much for your kind comments ladies, its been a tough couple
ReplyDeleteof weeks so its great to hear from you all, its a big boost in confidence.
Another great thing about these trousers as they don't need to be ironed or steamed, I pulled them straight out of my suitcase on this trip and they were ready to go. Which is a welcome relief from all the crepe and rayon I packed.
Harriett x
You are sooooo pretty Harriett! May I ask your height? Sometimes I worry that being short (5ft 2") and wearing wide legged trousers makes me look dumpy, which you certainly don't :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm 5ft! You won't look dumpy at all short people are the best, we are like little fairies. I find the key is getting a really high waisted pair which are also a little to long in the leg, then teaming them with a pair of wedges or heels (depending on how much walking you have planned!) Then if you want to wear them with flats you can turn them under and fix them with a safety pin, thats what I do!
ReplyDeleteHarriett x
I adore the pj top!! How inspired!!
ReplyDeleteHe he - "a mild phobia of high street stores"... I definitely sympathise with that. And it's only partially a vintage snobbery for me. I just find high street stores much more manic and claustrophobic and loud. I used to HATE shopping until started on the vintage path and discovered tucked away lovely little places.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit, by the way - you look just lovely. And I'll have to share your tip for short people with my sister - she's little but won't believe me when I try to convince her that high waisted skirts and trousers are more lengthening than short skirts!
And I hope everything turns around for you and starts to pick up. Take care x
very pretty! the pj top is uber cute :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Harriett :) Super tip about the turn-ups & safety pinning; my problem with the length needing to suit both heels & flats has now been resolved!x
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know you're doing well. I love this outfit, you've styled the pants wonderfully! I adore all your bakelite bangles.
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Em
Such a darling outfit I love your hair to!!
ReplyDeleteI am So in love with your hair, makes me miss being a blonde. fabulous!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous pants! I have just bought a similar pair in what I call a 'tobacco' colour. I just have to hem them a little (I'm 5 ft 3), well maybe hem them a lot - even for heels :)
ReplyDeleteWell said Harriett! I agree whole-heartedly with your sentiment regarding the wearing of vintage fashions - I aim for complete vintage but it's not always possible (and I too have my slightly clumsy moments). Each to their own - that's the beauty of it all - golly, imagine if we were all the same!
Take care.
xo
Wow this is just beautiful! I love those trousers, they look amazing on you. I haven't worn trousers in about 10 years bbut I'm very tempted to try and find something similar to these.
ReplyDelete(also hello, I'm a new follower and love your blog, both of you are stunning!)
Thanks Twila, The hair takes some serious upkeep but I can't imagine being any other colour! And Lillian, Welcome to the blog, thank you for your kind words, I am also a recent convert to trouser wearing and I find them so versatile and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteAnd a big thank you to everyone who has wished me well, your comments have been so sweet and touching.
Harriett x
Love the pants...! Love them! Great outfit.
ReplyDeletePretty little fairie:) I hope that you are well and enjoying Berlin. I like the outfit, I am also in love with high waist trousers at the moment <3
ReplyDeleteI have just found you wonderful blog, and I am fascinated by what I see.
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Such a darling outfit! :) I love the palazzo pants; what a great find! I too have found sizing in the shops rather questionable of late too. The most head-scratching moment was when I had to buy a size 0 skirt to get the right fit (and believe me, I am not a size 0--I normally wear about a US 4). Otherwise had I bought the size I normally wear, it would have been falling off my hips! :p Gah!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, sending you lots of well wishes and virtual hugs. I've been through some pretty tough and vexing times this year myself, so my sympathies are with you dear! *hugs*
Oh casey thank you for your lovely comment, life can be so tough some times, but its the love and support of lovely ladies like you that keep me going!
ReplyDeleteHarriett x