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Monday 24 March 2014

A Vintage Dress in Cobalt Blue, A Vanity Case and Charity Shop Bargains!

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Cobalt blue is fast becoming a prominent colour in my wardrobe of late. With it's vibrancy, yet calming effects, who wouldn't love a bit of this to brighten up your lives?!

This vintage dress I picked up a couple of months back for less than £5 in one of our local charity shops in town. It fits exceptionally well and has beautiful beading and sequining on the shoulders - which I somehow completely forgot to photograph! I've worn it quite a few times, as it's one of those dresses that can be dressed up, or dressed down - my sorta dress!

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My vanity case, I bought last year from yet another charity shop for a stupidly low price.....unfortunately the handle broke off whilst I was on holiday last summer; there was too much dragging to-and-fro I think. Luckily I had a ribbon to hand to create a makeshift handle, and I've since never replaced it.

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The belt, is from another vintage dress I have in my wardrobe (which I thought I'd worn on the blog before, however, I can't find the post); I'll have to show it on the blog soon.

The shoes are from New Look about 10 years ago - I have wayyy too many shoes and I really need to implement a "Wear it or Get Rid" policy with them I think - otherwise I fear the whole family may suffocate in a sea of them or something!

Hope you had a lovely, productive, lazy or at least restful weekend? It's so cold here in the UK right now, back to the winter coats - at least for now anyway!

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10 comments:

  1. That blue looks amazing on you! Love how you paired it with yellow pumps. And I wouldn’t change that ribbon handle. It is so sweet:)

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    1. Thanks Kari, I quite like it too - besides, I'm not entirely sure how else to fix it!

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  2. Your vintage dress is such a beautiful find and such a good price! The yellow pumps are perfect with it!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  3. Hi Emma, I love your Vintage style posts, you always look amazing!

    I've nomintated you for the Liebster awards hope you enjoy it. You can find more details at theasthinkings.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Thea - that's so very lovely of you :)

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  4. yellow and blue always go so well together. I love the little make-shift/permanent fixture for the handle! Sometimes the best ideas are thought up on the spot :)

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    1. haha - it truly was makeshift :O I'm just glad I had a ribbon spare at that time!

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  5. You look stunning Emma, that dress is just such a gorgeous colour! x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

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