This was my outfit the other night when going to tea and the movies with the boy. I picked this dress up almost a month ago while I was up north and for a steal at only $6.00. It is a home sewn early 1970's vintage dress, lined and with nice white roped detailing around the collar. It is a bit shorter than what I usually wear and the fit is very unusual. But when I tried it on at the little charity store I bought it from I thought that it was way too nice to pass up just because it didn't fit me quite perfectly. I think it worked alright. I wore it with my trusty vintage white 1960's heels with bows on top and the new vintage beaded bag that I won from the Austin Vintage giveaway last year. Upon being seen by my mother in this outfit I was called "Alice in Wonderland". And upon being seen by the boy I was called "China Doll". Ha! But when I think about it this dress actually reminds me a lot of one of the dresses on a doll that my mother played with in the early 70's as a little girl that she passed on to me in my childhood. I still have her to this day. So I've decided to name the dress "Dolly" after her. I wish I could share a picture of the doll but she is packed away safely in a box with the other dolls of my mother's from the 1970's to protect them from damage.
In other news, my second year of University has commenced this past week. I am quite excited to be back and hopefully it will not mean that posts on this blog will become less regular. This session I have one class based upon the creative arts so I am quite excited about that. It will involve a solo musical presentation as an assignment. How exciting! So I've pulled the guitars back out and have been trying to get back up to scratch and build my calluses back up. This year will be my tenth of playing guitar, but trust me if you heard me you would not think it! I should have been more consistent with my practicing. Other than that I've been munching on all my chocolate and candy from Valentine's Day. 
What have you been up to? Have you been getting back into any old hobbies lately?
That dress looks amazing, you should definitely wear more mini length as you have killer legs!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with uni, looking forward to reading your posts when you have time! xxx
Why thank you, Vix! I hope that I can keep up with my regular posting!
DeleteGorgeous dress! How lucky to find it in a charity shop too. When I was obsessed with the sixties look, I never found anything like this in any of the charity shops I used to frequent, only handbags.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! How strange, I seem to have a lot of trouble finding vintage handbags in my area!
DeleteDolly's dress is eye popping, dear Lucy, and an excellent bargain at that price! You look fab in bright red and I like the feminine look. You noted that it is shorter than what you usually wear but you needn't worry because you carry it off nicely. The boy must be very proud to be out and about with you on his arm.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a successful second year of University. If your experience is anything like my four year college career, the classes will become more tailored to your interests and specific career path as time goes by. I hope you can get the knack of guitar playing once again and perhaps post some of your music.
Good night to you and have a great Friday and a safe and happy weekend, dear friend Lucy!
Thank you, Shady! Yes, I am looking forward to this second year and I do find already that my courses are beginning to become a lot more in depth regarding my field of study rather than the broad courses that catered for two separated degrees last year. It is exciting. I hope I do too, though it would take me a lot of courage to post my playing my guitars up on here!
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You are just the cutest in this dress! Red really suits you. A 60's Dolly you are for sure! Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! What a lovely compliment, especially because I never felt that red suited me very well, thanks!
DeleteSuch a cute dress! I hope your second year of uni goes well for you x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah!
DeleteI love your look of happiness in the 3rd and 6th pictures. It's a fab dress, the shade of red suits you very well. I hope the new year of university goes well for you!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Faye! I hope so too!
DeleteAwesome color and dress, i also love your bag. lookin' good!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Abigail!
DeleteYou look so cute ♥ The overall shape and the roped detailing is so nice and indeed doll-like, but in a very good way (-:
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DeleteThat is an adorable dress! What a great find. Good luck with your new year at school :)
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Deleteyou look adorable in that dress! a dollybird more than china doll though i think!
ReplyDeletegood luck with uni. I still miss going back to school and the excitement that comes with o-week and getting to know your teachers and classmates. but i definitely don't miss the lack of money, having to work weekends and writing reports into the wee hours! I hope you enjoy it and good luck with your guitar practice!
Thanks, Catherine! I hope I enjoy it too. It is a lot less stressing I find now that I am in my second year, I feel a lot more settled into things I think and more comfortable with how things are flowing. I hope it stays that way! And thank you, I've been trying to keep it up, and I've actually just been asked to be someone's guitar teacher so that is pretty exciting!
DeleteSuch a cute unique retro look! I love your style! Would you like to follow each other on GFC, Facebook or bloglovin to stay in touch? Let me know, thanks!
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Thanks, and sure thing! Bloglovin' is good for me!
Deleteoh my gosh you look stunning my dear! that color is amazing on you and i have serious leg envy;) just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Mary!
DeleteWow that dress was an absolute bargain! You look so lovely! :)
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Thank you very much, Hannah!
DeleteAwww, the dress is to die for! Same as the bag, what a great outfit! :)
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