Monday, 13 August 2012

Happy Birthday to (Ai) mee!

Whats up readers? This post is currently being featured on 'Fancy fine'.  It also includes a photo of me and my new boyfriend for all you nosey buggers who wanted me to show off my newest 'accessory'. Haha! 

When lovely Ashely asked us to blog with the theme of 'Fancy fine' we had to put our thinking caps on. We're so grateful for what we have but we live in the rather humble surroundings of East London so 'fancy' is not really a word that describes us contrary to popular belief!

Fortunately my twenty-first Birthday was just around the corner. I'm not really one for fuss or parties so Harriett, our close friend Erika along with my boyfriend Sam accompanied me to Columbia road flower market and the pub. Whats fancier than cider and flowers?



Harriett wears
Edwardian underdress - Spitalfields Market
Nineteen-sixties shirt (worn underneath) - Anna Bo
Nineteen-sixties crocheted cardigan - Charity shop
Edwardian collar - Spitalfields Market
Vintage Lace up boots - Charity Shop
Socks - Primark
Jewellery - Various charity shops



Aimee wears
Nineteen-twenties kimono - Flea market in Berlin
Nineteen-forties slip - Beyond Retro (Borrowed from Harriett)
Nineteen-twenties Lapis Lazuli necklace - Graduation Present
Fashionable leprosy Tights - Primark
Vintage faux lizard skin Shoes - Anna Bo
Bangles - Anna Bo




Erika wears
Nineteen-seventies dress - Anna Bo
Converse


Me and Sam

Those guys bought me so many flowers that I struggled to carry them home! I had an amazing day, the only thing that could have made it better was to have had some missing friends here that are currently away from us. 


I'm so lucky to have such banging mates!

STAY COOL KITTENS!
Aimee and Harriett
xxx

25 comments:

  1. So much beauty! I love that you buy fresh flowers. I think they are the epitome of Fancy fine as they ar such a luxury and yet so simple. That last photo is so goregous it makes me long for summer!x

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  2. :D your boyfriend looks so stylish as you gals!
    Do you have friends that do not look that cool (I mean that ironically, no harm intented ;))

    Looks like a wonderful birthday!

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  3. I left you a comment over there but here's another one.
    Hope you had a wonderful Birthday darling and i'm very happy to catch a glimpse of your newest accessory. ;-) You two make a lovely pair. xxx

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  4. Beautiful kimono, and this last picture is just wonderful. I imagine all these flowers in your apartment, it must be so luxurious! Like living in a winter garden...

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  5. So gorgeous! You all look stunning, and that kimono is amazing! Happy birthday! <3 xx
    www.dramaofexile.com

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  6. You look stunning and I noticed Anna Bo was present as clothes there! I'm glad you had fun, darling! My birthday combo (hugs, presents, cakes etc etc) will come for you by Christmas time! xxxx

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  7. That looks like a great birthday! I'd love to be surrounded by flowers on my birthday! I love both of your outfits!

    -Katie

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  8. Love your outfit Aimee Super beautiful Kimono! You can never have too many flowers on any occasion, happy birthday!
    Leah x

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  9. Happy Birthday! You all look gorgeous, no one can wear nightwear in the day like you gals xx

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  10. WONDERFUL!

    You all look stunning!

    Love,
    Idda

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  11. Looking as lovely as always, sweet things. Happy birthday.

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  12. Hello!
    I love your blog!
    I just found it!

    I made a blog a couple of months ago too.
    I would really appreciate it if you could check it out and follow if you like it!
    Thank you!!!

    http://newfashionorder.blogspot.com/

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  13. Hey, you can drink in the United States now! Congrats.

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  14. Looking super goregous and chic!

    http://eviestearoom.blogspot.com/

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  15. Wow I cannot decide which outfit I love more, all of you look so absolutely charming and lovely and I adore the flowers! Ahh, so pretty!

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  16. Love ALL those outfits and those flowers. Flowers and cider, what a winner!

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  17. dear bright young twins - i love your blog so very much. whenever i see your posts pop up in my reader, i am so happy! your exceptional style and way of living sets you apart even from the endless stream of fashion bloggers. Because you are more than just "fashion"! You ooze other eras, you are simply not of this time. Plus, as a platinum-haired girl myself, I am terribly envious and inspired by Harriet's mane!

    I recently started up my own blog in my own corner of the internet, I would be thrilled if you read and enjoyed it as much as I do yours. Cheers, and happy birthday Aimee! I think i would fill a bath tub with all the flowers and roll around in them, just for luxurious kicks.

    ♥ Ashley, www.adirtyshame.blogspot.com

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  18. Ah, what a wonderful day you must have had! Very belated happy birthday, Aimee. You all look gorgeous.
    -Andi x

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  19. Happy Birthday....you look so pretty...lovely pictures and there looks a lot of enjoyment!

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  20. This post reminds me of the opening scene to My Fair Lady! The flowers,the lace, and the fair ladies: )
    Your style is impeccable.

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  21. your boyfriend reminds me of Cillian Murphy (which is a VERY good thing) happy late birthday!

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  22. Hi Harriet, would you mind if I did a portrait of you for school? Or at least inspired by you/your monochromatic look. I love it very much!

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    1. Not at all darling! We'd love to see it xx

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  23. You're vapid and I hate you.

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