Friday, November 12, 2010

Beneath The Secret Trees













Vintage Dress, Belt, Bag: Thrifted, Christchurch, New Zealand
Vintage Bow: Thrifted, Rangiora, New Zealand
Vintage Boots: Minx, Athens, GA

I'm so excited that I have finished telling you all about the wonderful road trip I had in America.  Now I can start blogging in real time back here in New Zealand. I have been hard at work getting back into the business and relearning all the things I had forgot. I can't wait to tell you about the changes I am going to make after I get settled in again. It is nice having my own space back with all my clothes hanging up, my own bed and not living out of a suitcase!

Lately the sky has been filled with delicious smells of freshly mown grass, barbeques and left over fireworks. All signs that summer is on its way for me again! Today was the loveliest day it was just the right temperature to get ice creams and go for adventures to find pretty places. I have always wanted to take pictures here. I was a little late for the blossoming trees, but the daises and dandylions were scattered elegantly through the grass and the sunlight was filtering through the trees perfectly! 

I adore this dress I picked up at a thrift store a few weeks ago. Caleb thinks it looks like a sack. If so I think it is the prettiest sack I have ever laid eyes on. It reminds me of the depression era where ladies would make clothing out of any sort of fabric they could get there hands on! The bow I dug up again in my box of no return and it has been some what permanently attached to my head ever since.

Thank you to everyone for all the comments and for following my blog! It has been such a surprise to get to 50 so fast and it is all so very kind of you to care about my little blog enough to that! You are all so supportive and amazing and it keeps me updating even when I don't think I have the time!

58 comments:

  1. hello! i recently discovered your blog! is amazing, keep going on this good job! you my check out mine, you`ll love it! if you follow, i`ll return the favor! tnx!

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  2. Ah, these photos are gorgeous. And that dress! I love it, and the whole outfit! It's a pretty colour on you, too. Of course a boyfriend would say that... they don't understand sometimes.

    You did reach fifty mighty quick. I was surprised when my little blog grew so quickly - but I'm not surprised by yours :)

    X

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  3. Cute outfit! I especially love your bag and hat too. I just wanted to say also thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my blog, they always mean so much to me. I know i'm a slack commenter but I do check your blog a lot and always enjoy it.

    Oh and p.s that's crazy about you reading 1984 recently too. I'm enjoying it so much! Just about to head to bed early so i can get in an hour or two of reading before sleep xo

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  4. AMAZING dress and outfit, love the colors so much!

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  5. oh my, how i love your satchel.

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  6. Beautiful! Love the accessories, especially the satchel. And the pictures are so stunning they're making me long for spring...only four months to go!

    Sally x

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  7. Such a cute outfit. I adore your dress. And these photos make me wish it was almost summer here, not winter. x

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  8. Ayesha thank you so much for commenting on my blog so I could find yours - it's lovely!

    Beautiful photos and lovely outfit.

    x

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  9. so cute!!! not a sack at all! traveling is wonderful, but there is definitely nothing like being back home! :)

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  10. It is so crazy that it is just getting to be summer again for you. I am a new follower and I have to say I love your blog!

    Also, this is literally the first 'what I'm wearing' blog I've seen where I actually LOVE the outfit! :)

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  11. lovely photos, your outfit is so cute.
    www.aclassicfashiondiary.blogspot.com

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  12. oh wow i love your blog. and i love this post!!
    ok that's it. i'm following you. no question about it.

    http://escapetotoyland.blogspot.com/

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  13. Great outfit and gorgeous pictures! Oh and great blog I'm now following!

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  14. super cute! i love the dress! :)

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  15. There are some things the menfolk find difficult to understand, I think. Not a sack at all! I'm irrationally envious of your satchel.

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  16. Great accessories, especially the cameo ring!

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  17. you look so amazing here, i love everything you're wearing - especially the dress and its accessorized perfectly :) x

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  18. You are so beautiful! I loved looking through all of these photographs. Eeep..this color looks amazing on you too. I would love to steal this entire look. Thanks for the inspiration today! Have a great week love bug. x

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  19. you are so stunning!
    that dress is fabulous.

    p.s. thanks for the sweet comments on my blog
    xx

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  20. these photos are so editorial! and i can not even begin to tell you how in love with that bag i am.

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  21. HEY CUTE BLOG!!!! Will you check out mine? It's new and i'd love to have you as a follower!

    Hope to hear from you soon:
    http://meetmeinmilan.blogspot.com

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  22. this dress is so lovely! i love your hat.

    http://nothingbutapackofcards.blogspot.com/

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  23. Oh gosh, it is a BEAUTIFUL sack (you know, it kind of reminds me of a medieval piece of clothing. In a good way!), I want it! Great great great taste. x

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  24. cute outfit! I wish I had a hat like that.
    oh, and pertaining to the comment you left on my blog, I do like the stiletto eye liner, and the way it looks and stays on, but I'm not used to the applicator tip! haha but other than that, I do like it! :D

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  25. Beautiful photos! What kind of camera do you use?
    I really like the dress, my partner is always saying things look like sacks hehe.

    Charlotte xx

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  26. love the dress and the bag to match! you have such a lovely blog and you're adorable :) maybe we could follow each other!

    - the runaway

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  27. lovley pictures!! I like your hat and bag! :D


    xx
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  28. hello, i just found your blog and think it's really cool. i love your picture expecially, now following you!
    i would love it if you took a look at my blog, and maybe followed me bacj if you like it :)

    BM

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

    x

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  29. Nice pictures! Love the dress:)

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  30. just found your blog! i love it :)
    adorable dress!

    following!
    xx elanor

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  31. That dress is such a lovely colour. I really like the detail around the bust too. Gorgeous!

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  32. I want to be right there in that sunny meadow :( everything is grey and wet and dark around here. Your outfit is really pretty too, great dress!


    if you have some spare time, please check out my blog! :)
    http://stylingdutchman.blogspot.com

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  33. First thing I thought when I saw that dress was 'organic'. But in the best possible way. You look freaking adorable, I love it.

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  34. That dress is gorgeous. The texture of the fabric and the cut are just perfect! I'm really digging your blog and lovely photos!

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  35. Very beautiful photos. I am having my giveaway for chance to win a beautiful bra from TheLittleBraCompany.com. Stop by and check it out if you have a chance

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  36. lovely photos! you're adorable, love the outfit.

    xxx Charlie
    Feminine Bravery

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  37. it does not look like a sack!! its a gorgeous dress! and i really love the shoot you did, the surroundings are lovely :)

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  38. I'm glad you had a safe return from your trip!

    These breathtaking photos are making me wish it was spring!

    xx
    Maria
    Lulu Letty

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  39. i just love you blog so much. every post is perfect. your pics are gorgeous! your layout is gorgeous. if you werent so adorable i'd be super jealous ;)!

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  40. you are my newest favorite! your outfits are adorable, that photo of you and jermaine is priceless <3 following!

    xoxo

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  41. Awww that dress is so cute! I absolutely love it.

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  42. That dress is beautiful! Definitely not sack-like in the slightest.

    I absolutely love your blog! I'm following you on Bloglovin'!

    Sophi
    ohsosophi.blogspot.com

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  43. beauitful pix and dress, love the accessories too
    feel free to follow xoxo
    twitter: @FASHION_ICE

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  44. so so lovely! that dress and that bag are amazing. it was wonderful meeting you this summer! :)

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  45. Really liking this outfit, the dress is great!

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  46. lovely. a great place to take photos

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  47. Hi, I jsut found your blog - its great! I'm following! I love this outfit and the beautiful photos! So jealous that it's sunny for you!
    would love if you'd take a peek at my blog too, and maybe follow me back?
    xx
    www.rosie-glow.blogspot.com

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  48. fabulous pictures and outfit!!
    think I might follow ;)
    inspiration for my own weak attempts at blogging.
    xxx

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  49. loving each and every one of those photos! Ah.. I think the best thing about going away on holiday is always coming home :)

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com

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  50. its great to see you blogging in real time...its not surprising that people have caught onto your darling little site - its great!! i just got a black "sack dress" from a clothing swap that also reminds me of the depression era and is so comfortable! I will do my next outfit post around it :)

    FASHIONMADEMEFUNKY
    www.fashionmademefunky.blogspot.com

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  51. Your dress really is gorgeous!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  52. truely- the thrift stores in new zealand are way better than the ones here in Oklahoma.
    You have such an eye for it, too.
    fantastic.

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  53. I really love this photo set!! This satchel and dress go so well together. These photos make me want to sit under a tree in the summer and read a great book. I love it all!

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  54. really cool blog! you've captured the vintage feeling in a great way not really my style but your blog (and your outfits) look great!
    i followed(: do you want to follow mine?

    X zoƩ - lightningfactory.blogspot.com -

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