Sunday, May 26, 2013

A Lovely Day to Wear a Beret

This morning the boy and I went out looking for a present for my sister's 25th birthday. 

This is what I wore:

- Vintage white beret
- Vintage red ribbed blouse
- Plaid below-the-knee skirt
- Black kitten heels with bows
- 1950's vintage black handbag

I had quite a few people compliment me on my outfit today, including one lady calling me baby-doll, another one even said I looked French! I don't know if it was the beret or the outfit in general. I felt like wearing my red lipstick today, and when I do I nearly always dress pre-1960's style. I was going to wear my hair in victory rolls, in order to practice for the 1950's nostalgia festival that is occuring in my town soon, but they weren't as nice as I'd hoped them to be. The lady that cut my hair put layers in the front (which I was not happy with) so it is a little bit hard for me to do the old styles that I used to do (a bad example here)- pincurls are a nightmare to do now! So I decided to simply wear my white beret.

Yes I know, today was intended for looking for a present for my sister (which I did get!) but I had to spoil myself with this lovely little lovely. I couldn't resist the puff and frosted glass! It smells like vanilla and gives your skin a soft shimmer and sparkle. It looks beautiful sitting on my dressing table. I'll have to do a post on it soon.

How cute is this? The boy and I got it for our anniversary. It is now stuck permanently on our fridge.

I was quite happy with my eye makeup today - applying the eyeliner a little bit thinner than usual and extended my eyebrows a little into the temples. Don't mind my lipstick. It was after we came home and I hadn't realized how much it had rubbed off. That's what drinking hazelnut iced chocolate tea does to you.

11 comments:

  1. You do have some french vibes going on, the kind that would make you fit in a Godard film perfectly! I love it! And I might have to check the body shop spray now you mentioned it xxx

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    1. Oh why thank you! Unfortunately the spray I got was a Christmas item last seller. I don't think they'll have it in stock anymore. I was lucky to get it for less than half price. It's a shame though because it is such a lovely product! xxx

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  2. I admire your versatility, Lucy, the fact that your wardrobe choices are reminiscent of more than one past decade. I'll tell you this. You rock the 50s as well as the 60s, the 70s or any other period you choose to salute. Hooray for the red, white and black, dear friend, and have a happy Sunday!

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    1. Thank you very much! Thant is a very lovely comment to read!

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  3. You look fantastic and your make-up is a work of art! x

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    1. Thank you Vix! That's so lovely to hear from you as I think your make up is incredible. xx

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  4. Gorgeous!
    O, if I had a dollar for every person who said I looked French when I wear a beret!
    X

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  5. Very cute outfit indeed! Especially your beret :)

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  6. Love the plaid skirt with the red top! Glad I found your blog, full of 60s cuteness!

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  7. oh you look so absolutely pretty here, i love your make up and the beret and the red top!
    kiss,mary
    http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/

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  8. Your eye makeup looks SO good!!! I can't wait for your review of the BodyShop shimmer powder, I have often looked at it but wasn't sure how to work it into my regular makeup routine.

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