Retro Stoplight
27 Nov 2012
Eric and I haven’t taken style shots in ages, and for the last few months, they’ve just been on the balcony of our building, since I couldn’t stand to go any further in the heat. This weekend we took advantage of a cool(-ish) afternoon to head over to campus and take some pictures. I only realized after looking at the photos that I am basically a retro stoplight: red, yellow, green!
This dress was a thrift store find in Memphis. It fits perfectly, and I love the color and fabric.
It has this little attached jacket with wooden beading and embroidery detail. So pretty.
I am wearing one of the bead loom bracelets I made this fall. I think this one may be my favorite!
And my favorite mustard purse and red heels just seemed obligatory. Sometimes I wonder why I even have any other shoes. And then I remember the purple ones…also necessary!
The leaves are just starting to turn here, so hopefully we’ll squeeze some more shots in on campus before all the trees are bare.
I would love it if the weather turned cooler (and stayed that way!), but at least I had one more chance to wear this little dress.
Nov 27, 2012 @ 05:41:24
Fabuloso! I don’t remember this dress, but it is perfect for you. And the purse, isn’t that from Memphis, the style capital of the world? Your style “series” has become a fun little game for me of guessing where everything came from before I read the text to see.
I’m glad to see the series continue!
Nov 27, 2012 @ 21:59:50
Yes! I am happy you are having as much fun with it as we are:) Yes, the purse is from that giant thrift store we went to with Ellen…I can’t remember what it was called, but it was HUGE! And awesome. Would that we had one in our town!
Nov 27, 2012 @ 05:41:46
I mean capital!
Nov 27, 2012 @ 22:00:13
Noted!
Nov 27, 2012 @ 15:59:22
OK, so I don’t know how to type a whistle, nor can I actually whistle very well — but I definitely whistled at you just now! You look fabulous, and I just love your stoplight colors. If you ask me, vibrant primary and secondary colors are the best; I’ve never been big on pastels (unless we’re talking cake, that is). And, ooooh, that beautiful bracelet: it’s gorgeous and impressive — just like you.
Nov 27, 2012 @ 22:02:46
Oh, thank you so much! That’s so sweet! We had fun on this one with the new setting. I like how some of the framings came out–good job, husband! 😉 I adore bright colors too and am kind of drooling over these Pantone guides! http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=1 (Definitely seems like the right thing to flip through with a big slice of cake, hopefully made by you! 🙂 )
Nov 27, 2012 @ 17:27:25
Lovely! The one of you sitting reminded me of some of the photos Dad had of Mom before they were married. And I thought what great photos you are capturing for your kids to see and treasure one day just like I did long ago.
Nov 27, 2012 @ 22:03:47
What a beautiful thought! Thank you for sharing it! I wonder sometimes if our kiddies will ever look back on these posts, and I sure hope so. Love you and can’t wait to see you!
Nov 29, 2012 @ 14:52:01
Oh, I just love this dress. I think it is charming on you!!
Dec 02, 2012 @ 22:37:41
Thank you! 😉