6.03.2010

'Two Dames Toggled To The Bricks' Week 2

For this round of 'Two Dames Togged To The Bricks' I sent Veronika that pretty blue ruffle dress you guys made me return to Blue Suede Shoes to get a few months ago. Looking back at that post I find it funny that this is the dress I left behind. I wear it way more than any of the other dresses I got that day (mostly because they need to be hemmed). I'm a sucker for a good dress, but I kind of loose interest in them after a while when I've already styled them with a ton of different shoes and accessories. For that reason, I styled this one with a skirt. It's the exact opposite of what I did with the last 'Two Dames' post, a skirt over a dress instead of a blouse over a dress, but I love the additional styling options that come with both. Of course I adore the way Veronika wore it too. It sort of has a Dorothy feel with that straw purse, and of course I'm drooling over her Heidi braids too.

I love the way my new/old floral umbrella looked with this dress when I styled it too. I can't remember exactly where I got it, but I'm pretty certain it was from an estate sale. The first photo of me flying upward was inspired by a photo my friend Cody took of me a little over a year ago. His photo was much better than mine, but I still love the idea. I threw it in at the end of the set just so you could see what I was talking about.







Vintage Dress: $14
Skirt: Saver's $7
Espadrilles: Salvation Army $6
Hat: A gift from Anna

This was before I knew how to work a camera. I tagged along with Cody and his camera a lot!


Now go check out Veronkia's look!

Also, I selected the winner of the Moonshine Hill giveaway! Congratulations to Melissa from Oh, My Darling, you've got a cute buggy shirt coming your way.

25 comments:

Amanda said...

Ah I remember how much I loved that dress when you showed us. I'm still so glad you got it haha. Love the look, the umbrella photos are so fun! Like Mary Poppins!

Rosie said...

That umbrella is awesome. You've styled this so lovely.

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

oh i love it!!!!

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

and that umbrella's print by the way blends so perfectly!

Caitlyn, Honey Deer said...

Oh I love everything about this outfit!

C'est La Vie said...

LOVE this!!

and i want that umbrella please!!! :)

cute blog

xoxo
sara

M. said...

how did you fit all of that skirt of the dress under your skirt! hahah! It so cute both of you and looks great with that skirt and hat, so very cute.

lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

MarieBayArea said...

i love the dress worn as a blouse. this look is just so brilliantly put together. i will try to recreate it. thanks for all of the inspiration you provide.

Claire Nouveau said...

love. the two of you are so cute! especially love the umbrella photograph <3
mamushka marie

Robin said...

luv the hat, luv the dress, luv the shoes and the umberella.

LF said...

wow. wow. wow! such lovely vintage inspired photos, all the pieces are so fun


jess s//

A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...

You look darling {as always}! And, girl, I want that umbrella! Lovely!

P.S., your new blog layout is cool!

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Robyn said...

You are too lovely. The umbrella really adds something to this look. It weirdly makes me want one just for accessory purposes.

Anonymous said...

that picture from the lower angle is fab. i might try that one out!

Anonymous said...

so cute!! I love the soft color palette ^.^

Amorelle said...

o man now i have to find an umbrella like that... so cute

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rachel red lips said...

the umbrella is perfect! i've been looking for rain gear ever since getting to the pacific northwest...i miss the south!

Rebecca said...

I love how you both styled this so differently. Lovely the cream with the blue. That is one pretty umbrella too.

veronika, tick tock vintage. said...

you look gorgeous starr! i love that umbrella. and the creative pictures. and the fact that you thought to wear the dress as a blouse.

lovely!

A said...

i love these photos!

Becky said...

I love the ruffles! You look amazing! ♥

Nat said...

these photos are darling--and i never use the word 'darling'.

Anonymous said...

I love this set of photos. Somehow your part of the world continues to look warmer than mine. Green with envy. :)

Avalonne Hall said...

You are the queen of romantic outfits!!! Your outfits are so beautiful all the time, how do you do it??? Love the floral umbrella! Ahh light blue and cream :)

Sara, Swing The Day Away said...

That umbrella is lovely and wonderful! :)