Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Secret Garden




Coat: Vintage 1960's, Thrifted
Dress: Vintage, Thrifted
Satchel: Vintage, Thrifted (a gift from Caleb)
Heels: Vintage 1960's, Thrifted 
Bow: Vintage, Thrifted

I got out of the house more than usual this week which is a nice change, but I'm exhausted now. On Sunday night I went to my dear friend Lydia's house in Ashley for a party she was hosting. Her house was so amazing. It was nestled in a forrest and she had the most darling vintage style swing hanging from a tree and also the biggest and scariest rope swing I have ever seen. We stayed awake until 4am drinking a little wine rolling down hills, spinning around in circles with her younger sister until we fell over and were covered in bruises. It was one of those nights you will never forget, where everything seemed magical, especially the early morning swim in a pool 15 or so of us snuck into.
The next morning, after two hours sleep I rushed over to my friend Camilla's house to go with two car loads of people to Hamner, a town about 3 hours away that has the best hot pools. We spent all day there, I ate far to many chips and got horribly sun burnt shoulders (it looks like I am constantly wearing a white singlet now).It was so lovely to be in the company of such entertaining people and I got to hang out with Camilla before she deserts me for Australia in a few days.
 Today I relaxed with Caleb, tried to have a sleep in then took these photos as it began to pour with rain. I am going to add a collar and lace hem to this dress soon (I cut it too short). It will soon remind me of one of the lovely TBA dresses I have been fawning over for months, but can not afford. The coat is another from my endless collection. It is the perfect 1960's little boy school coat that reminds me of Alexa Chung. It has a fur lined hood and tartan lining. It was love at first sight.
Before I head to bed I would like to thank all my new followers and old too for leaving the loveliest comments, thank you so much. Each and every one makes me blush.
Posted by A Little Brighter at 2:00 AM

81 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Sounds like you've been busy. I absolutely love this outfit. The coat is such a perfect colour, and your dress is so cute. You've also just made me realise I need more vintage dresses for Summer. I'll have to hunt some down somehow x

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  2. Little NellJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    That coat is so lovely, a fur hood and tartan lining too, what a find! All coats should have sleeves that cut off before the wrist, it looks so much nicer!

    Penny x

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  3. BECKY MAYJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    i love this outfit, you have really lovely style. That dress is a beautiful colour :)

    BM

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

    The Flower Girl

    x

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  4. MilaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Oh your look is perfection!!!!
    Amazing.

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  5. AnnikaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    so cute! i love the simplicity of it :) it's perfect.

    http://escapetotoyland.blogspot.com/

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  6. Claire HartJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    i am so in love with everything in this ensemble! your dress and coat are so gorgeous <3

    your friend's house sounds amazing too :) especially that old swing!

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  7. Away with the fairy'sJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    beautiful! that blue dress is stunning!

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  8. The Robyn DiariesJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    you look absolutely flawless! that dress and coat are both amazing.. sounds like you had a brilliant time too :)

    Rx

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  9. CarysJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful outfit!! And the light around the edges of these photographs is just magical!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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  10. Louder Than SilenceJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Oh lovely miss, just lovely! You seem to have the best thrifting skills - I'm awfully envious of everything you're wearing here. If only you lived in London and we could go on little thrifting adventures together! Sally x

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  11. ElizabethJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    lovely outfit! that coat fits wonderfully.

    http://nothingbutapackofcards.blogspot.com/

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  12. emiliaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I just came across your blog and love it!! these photos are amazing!

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  13. AmandaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I was just going to say that your dress reminded me of a TBA dress...it's so gorgeous! That color is absolutely perfect on you.

    It sounds like you've been having an amazing time with your friends. Vintage swings sound amazing.

    xx

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  14. ♥Music Fashion Clutter ♥January 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Sounds like you have been having a great time of it. I don't the holidays to over!!

    2hrs sleep.. getting to me now though

    Love your coat so much!!!!!

    xx

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  15. eleanorJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    These photos are magical! I love your coat and the back of that dress - so pretty.

    And that sounds like such a fun night/day! Sunburn is the worst though, ergh.

    X

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  16. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    That coat really is grand! It's just the perfect length, and very Alexa Chung indeed.

    That sounds like SUCH a magical night. Goodness me! I'm a little jealous, truth be told :)

    xoxo
    Sophi

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  17. sbotJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    So cool. You look like Katy Perry!

    www.baublesandbangles.blogspot.com

    -Stephanie

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  18. Little MonarchJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    oh blow! I just wrote a lovely comment about how cool it ass to find another blog to read and that you were from NZ and that your blog was cool and that I was glad you had commented becasue it meant I got to read your blog blah blah blah but then I accidentally deleted it. Anyway you get the idea. nice to meet you. I love chch and Hamner. I have a friend from Lyttleton - that place looks so dainty and lovely I want to visit!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    love the dress, and the coat! want to do a dress swap?

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  20. CharlotteJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Magical photos! I'm always cutting dresses too short :( Adding a lace hem is a great way to fix it, hope it works out!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Oh I love this, the coat, the dress, the socks, the photo's.. perfect! And your last few days sounds fun (:

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  22. CharlotteJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    P.S, I just nominated you for a stylish blogger awards, if you drop by my blog you can see what you're supposed to do with it :)

    Charlotte from ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES

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  23. Reg RodriguezJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    the photos are lovely and somewhat whimsical :) your vintage coat is lovely too!

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  24. soph // and other thingsJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful! That coat is so lovely - I can definitely see the Alexa Chung-ness of it. I can't wait to see what you do with that dress! xx

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  25. the ineffable soulJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    i absolutely love your coat and the dress is already cute but will be fab with the alterations :) x

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  26. Jade AndersenJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    i've nominated you for a award on my blog :) xxx

    www.youlookpretty.blogspot.com

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  27. petrisaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love the effects and colors of your photos
    ps: great style!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    great coat and satchel :)x

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  29. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Oooh, a magical forest surrounding! I think that dress is going to look just like the tba ones with a lace collar! To be honest, while they are really cute, I've tried them on, and the quality isn't that amazing considering the price... so diy it, I say. : )

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  30. Caroline Ergy ErgJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Such pretty photos, i love them :) the dress is beautiful, i like the colour so much, you're very lucky to own it!
    xxxxxxxxxxx

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  31. Alyssa Rose.January 5, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love your jacket, I love your dress, I love your style, I love your blog! You are so cute. I just found your blog and I am most certainly following :) Check out mine too!

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  32. Dylana SuarezJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    That jacket is lovely!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  33. simply h² January 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love these photos and that dress!

    http://www.hsquaredfashion.blogspot.com

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  34. CamillaJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Nice pictures, your coat is so lovely!:)

    http://millamos.blogspot.com/

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  35. amyJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Your blog is MAGICAL
    i'm going to follow you now lovely~*


    sweetness xx
    hope to hear from you*!
    flyingakite.blogspot.com

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  36. AmandamarieJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    nothings better than vintage. love the coat, especially the color

    xxx

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  37. MeggstatusJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my, that coat is so fantastic, and what a perfect velvet dress!

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  38. Kallie, Happy Honey and LarkJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    That sounds like the perfect home in a forest, and you even look like a little woods fairy! That dress is stunning on you, I'm so jealous! :)

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  39. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thankyou so much for your sweet comment. Im excited as to where my new blog will lead me:) Infact I was hoping to maybe do the occasional outfit post, but we'll see.

    Your blog is wonderful, and all your outfits! Oh i wish I had your wardrobe.

    xx Carina

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  40. alessandra nittiJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    i love this outfit & your blog in general!
    your blue vintage dress is amazing!
    this is my blog :
    http://wonderfashionista.blogspot.com/
    hope u like it ;-)

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  41. Rosaspina VintageJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Oh I wish my home was surrounded by a forest too!
    I love what you're wearing, it's simple and very pretty! Exactly my everyday go to look, only I am using boots a lot as it's been very cold here lately ;)
    It must feel so refreshing to add some cute details to a dress and turn it into a new one.
    You really look adorable!
    Ale

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  42. Flashes of StyleJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Aww everything works so perfectly together <33

    xxBonnie

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  43. alexandra greccoJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    lovely blog and header. xx

    Alexandra

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/alexandragrecco

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  44. accessoryqueen!January 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    i love your dress. the royal blue velvet is gorgeous. Stunning!
    Nat xo
    www.fashionista-nat.blogspot.com

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  45. daniela kate morosiniJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    stunning photos, i love the soft light! great coat and what nice hair! xx

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  46. Emily RoseJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    i love that coat! such a nice color and length. all my coats are too heavy and all my jackets are too light, i need to find a nice middle ground like that coat! and your really very sweet and you have amazing taste too! so happy you seem to be liking my blog lately, im sure a fan of yours!

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  47. Jenny MorrisJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    this sounds like a really carefree weekend - ive had a few of those in my life! when i am having a shitty night and am walking home intoxicated i always find myself thinking "its okay....someone out there in the world is having on of the best nights of their life.' and it makes me feel better!

    FASHIONMADEMEFUNKY
    www.fashionmademefunky.blogspot.com

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  48. genevieve January 8, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    i have major coat envy; i think i need to start checking the coat sections of my favorite thrift stores to find something similar!

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  49. DanielleJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Really nice coat! I always look for a good vintage coat while thrifting, but never have any luck...
    And that's funny that you have the same inspiration pics as me! As for the tights, if you have a target around you, you should try looking there.

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  50. 6rooveJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    fantastic outfit!
    lovely dress and great coat.

    kisses
    Watching the waves

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  51. Laura MullinsJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    WHOA. i'm sure you've heard this before, but you look sooo much like zooey deschanel.

    anyway, great outfit and photos!! i love all the colors and the back of your dress (:

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  52. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    such a cute outfit, you're very pretty! :)
    I love you header

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  53. ColleenJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I love the color of that dress, it's so rich!

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  54. R.G.January 8, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    WOW I LOVE IT!!!!

    xx from germany!

    http://rosanna-chloe-rose.blogspot.com/

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  55. jessJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    beautiful photos, you look lovely! i'm very in love with your velvet dress!

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  56. FranziJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I really love ur outfit. Beautiful dress, the deep blue is absolutely amazing! & beautiful Camel Coat x3

    http://smallballetshoes.blogspot.com/

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  57. Laura MullinsJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    haha i just read your comment about the voodoo shop being in a horror film - so weird! but cool (:

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  58. RayJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I so love your dress!:)))

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  59. alexandra greccoJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    so lovely, lady.

    xo!

    Alexandra

    www.alexandragrecco.etsy.com

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  60. SichtbarJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Nice outfit! :)
    I like overknees!

    ▲mazeofillusion||Twitter▲

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  61. EmmaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Aw, sounds like you're having a lovely time at the moment, and beautiful photographs - definitely getting the "Secret Garden" vibe. Gorgeous! x

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  62. kathyJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh, i've just discovered your blog and i think it's one of my new faves :) x

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    sounds like such a dreamy time, i love your outfit by the way, that jacket is very cute with the little hood on the back :)

    xo aaren

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  64. Jazzy E (Hivenn)January 11, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    So beautiful. That dress is perfect. x hivennn. p.s enter my giveaway?

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  65. RachelJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    The dress is already do pretty; I'll bet it'll look stunning with the lace. :D

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  66. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    so pretty <3 that coat is absolute perfection.

    xoxo

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  67. VictoriaJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I love this outfit and it sounds like you had an AMAZING weekend, like something out of a movie! xxx

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  68. cecylia.comJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Huney you look gorgeous!!! I love vintage as well come and check my blog :)

    http://cecylia.com

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  69. FenjaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    beautiful outfit, beautiful girl

    http://mylifeasfenja.blogspot.com/

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  70. CarinaJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    looove your dress, is it velvet?! i really wanna own something similar :)

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  71. House in TillfordJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Gorgeous pictures and the dress is divine, really suits you and the setting.
    http://house-in-tillford.blogspot.com/

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  72. casper+pearlFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    You remind me of Zoe Deschanel here, so beautiful.

    Follow me and I'll follow you? I'm new to this.

    stcymargaret.blogspot.com

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  73. CyliaFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I like these pictures, they give this vintage vibe. loved reading this post.. always good to see blogs that give an insight about what the person behind the blog really does, instead of just pretty pictures.

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  74. Bruklyn BelleMarch 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Your jacket is gorgeous! Love it :)

    xo, Bruklyn

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  75. Megan Elizabeth RoseMay 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    love love that coat-
    Fab blogging girl!

    x

    www.cokeandcrumpets.blogspot.com

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  76. NicoleJuly 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    lovely blooooog ^.^

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  77. Shelby AnneSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow-such a great post!
    check out my blog and follow back !
    Thanks so much!
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    XO,S

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  78. JazzOctober 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Your dress is fabulous!

    Jazz xo
    http://cupcakesnsweets.blogspot.com/

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  79. Annie HoDecember 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    eek i love your velvet dress! you're so lucky to find such beautiful stuff from thrift stores!

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  80. MariekeNovember 17, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Amazing pictures!
    Love your outfits!

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  81. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Love the color and cut of the brown Women s cardigan sweater! So Fabulous!

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