3.19.2010

Back to the Hwy. 5 Abandoned House

Yesterday I got to have not one but two photo shoots with my friends, the first with Gracie and Amy (more on that this weekend) and the second with Kent and Hannah. I dressed myself and Hannah up like southern country girls and we headed out to that scary abandoned house I discovered last week but was too afraid to go into. It's funny, Hannah and Kent had both explored the place before but went back with me so I could see it for myself.

The place was incredible. There were hand prints everywhere and even a room with tons of drawings on the walls. We took so many great photos which means I'm gonna have to stretch this adventure out into two days on the blog. Today I'm going to show you the inside and tomorrow I'm going to show you the outside. Hopefully (if I can get it together), I'll show you a little snippet video of our behind the scenes laughs too. Anyway... hope you enjoy!















Photo credits go to all of us.

On me:
Vintage Dress: Blue Suede Shoes $14
Socks: Walmart $2.50
Oxfords Goodwill $6
Hat: Thrift $1
Vintage John Romain Purse: Orchid Hearts on Etsy $22

On Hannah:
Chambray Blouse: Blue Suede Shoes $5
Denim Dress: Estate Sale $1
Shoes: (I don't know, those are hers!)
Boater: Estate Sale $10


28 comments:

Jen Hsieh said...

oh starr, these pictures turned out amazing and i'm loving the styling of the outfits as usual. i can't get over how lovely that wall is with the drawings all over. great photoshoot location :)

amanda said...

great photo shoot! it's so creepy beautiful. you know? like 'oh, i'm going to go and meet that charming family.' 'no don't do it. people go in that house, but they don't come out.' is that the wrong vibe? i love it though. so great. the outfits are amazing. so is the dress you went back to get:)

BaronessVonVintage said...

A-mazing. SOO American Gothic. Just LOVE it!!!

My Passport to Style said...

Hi hun, what a cute hair style your friend has, love the short hair and boater. Such an atmospheric shoot in the rambling house!If you have'n't already there is still time to enter my Topshop giveaway! Details top right of my sidebar. Sharon xx

Anonymous said...

Good gracious, the photos are beyond amazing, particularly the one of you standing in front of all the colored drawings on the wall. I feel like there is a really creepy but also delightful narrative behind all of these photos, and you were so intrepid to go into that house with all the crazy drawings! This is the most amazing thing I've seen all week, seriously!

And congrats on your NEET feature!!! Are you part of IFB? I want to nominate you for the blogger spotlight so bad!

xo Jenny

o said...

wow, this is such a great photoshoot location! the pics came out great! love the wall with all the drawings. have a great weekend!

TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

Bree said...

wonderful!

tess said...

your photo shoots are lovely! this house is equal parts creepy and cool, the room with the drawings is wonderful

Meggstatus said...

Wondering around abandoned houses is always a scary experience before you go in, but once inside they are completely worth the worry.

This one is so exception the hand prints/children's paintings/cozy porch are amazing!

Maybe it was a pre-school?

el_martina said...

I love this style and you guys are amazing!!!!!!!!!

A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...

Thank you sweetie for dropping by my blog, GirlWhimsy. You & your friends look like you had so much fun in the abandoned house. I love spooky stuff, so I would have enjoyed seeing that house! Have a whimsical weekend & I'm hoping you drop by again real soon!

http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com

Emma Fick said...

Oh, my God, what a wonderful abandoned house. I feel like it's not even real life--that coloring book-esque wall?? To die for! Such a fascinating location, populated by gorgeous girls. You guys really pull off that style. If only southern country girls ACTUALLY dressed like that...I can attest, they do not. FIE ON YOU, American Eagle.

Lara said...

Yay! You went in! I am glad you did and the pictures are amazing. I love, love abandoned houses!

Rosie said...

Awesome photography, but I'm a little wary about abandoned places though, be careful , who knows how structurally sound they are... haha I sound like such a mom.

A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...

It's me again, sweetie! I 4got to tell you thank you BUNCHES for becoming a follower of my humble blog, GirlWhimsy. It means the world to me 'cause I think you are one of the best bloggers out there...I truly dig your style, girl!

http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com

Mel said...

Your photoshoots are always so lovely! I adore both of the dresses and hats! They really make that broken down house very romantic :)

Anonymous said...

I love this spot! You girls look fantastic. I could sit in there all day.

Amanda said...

I love these photos! I love that last photo of both of your friends! And very brave...I have much too wild an imagination (not in the fun way, but in the way I would scare myself silly) to go into that house!

The Cat and The Cow said...

WOW!!!!! There is a whole lot of amazingness going on in this post. The clothes, the house, the photos, its all spectacular! Love love love it!!!

Amanda said...

wow, that picture with the drawings is eerie and alive and lovely. They looked unfaded and recent... that makes it more eerie

Harlow Darling said...

How exciting!!! This reminds me of when I was younger and my friend and I snuck into a creepy abandoned house and found a suitcase full of photos from the 20s, 30s and 40s...

ps
The dress you're wearing is such a beautiful color and the ruffles are too cute :)

Rose said...

Im so glad you bought that ruffle dress afterall, its so pretty.
These photos are so lovely, what an amazing place to visit. Looking forward to more pics :)

Rose

Chloƫ, Wardrobe Quarry said...

great photos, I love all the hats

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

Oh goodness the drawings look so cute!! I love the outfits and all of this too!

Maria Confer said...

That house is so amazing. Love your southern and spring inspired looks.

Wonderful shoot Starr.

Lulu Letty

Little Bo Peeep said...

These pictures are truly amazing! I would love to take pictures in that house. Though I gotta admit.. I'd be slightly a bit paranoid that there could be something weird popping up at the back.

I especially love that room with the random drawings on the wall, splendid! Loving the theme of your photoshoot as well. Great post.

Anonymous said...

Really lovely pictures, Like it was taken out of a movie. Well done!

Ashlee said...

this place is spectacular...

just the right amount of run-down creepiness
mixed with the loveliness of aging architecture.