There are few things that temper my stress after a long day at work better than coming home to find packages of goodies from around the world, dinner ready on the stove and a glass of damson plum gin waiting for me.
This amazing watercolour-esque butterfly and wreath-print 1950s dress I spied on Croatia Vintage a few weeks ago. It was on hold for someone else, but I messaged lovely Caitlin in a bit of a frenzy just in case the other person backed out. They did within a few hours, and I was ecstatic - especially considering there were four other people behind me in the queue for it. The print is so surreal and amazing I can barely believe it's mine. I might wear it on my 21st birthday visit to the zoo, as it seems appropriate. Here's a photo of the dress's label, 'Beaumaker', taken from the Etsy listing. The yellow belt is off another vintage dress and my red enamel watch was my mum's when she was my age.
Also pictured, a Red Emperor who came in our window one day to say hi, and lots of gin on my yellow 1950s formica table. Jack found this table for me at an opshop when we first moved in here a month ago, and it was much cheaper than the price they go for on Trade Me. It felt really serendipitous that it came to me, as I've lusted after them for years but never found one in a second hand shop. As soon as I had my own kitchen with a gap to fill, there my table was.
The delicate painted bird stuck to my dresser mirror came in the mail today from the lovely Stevie, whose blog makes me wish I could be a kid at the museum she works at. We've known each other on the internet for ages and I've always loved her work, and I am so thrilled that I have a little bit of it now.
Liz asked in my last post for a close-up photo of the print on my Horrockses floral stripe dress, so here it is. You can tell even by these photos that it's had a good bit of wear, but it's still looking better than many modern dresses would after a few washes. I'm wearing it to an improv show tonight. Bye!
Oh, P.S., I am selling three vintage dresses here, but the auctions end in two hours.
What a gorgeous dress, it fits you perfectly. How have I never heard of damson gin before? Sounds gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend's mum makes the damnson gin and it's the most wonderfully medicinal syrup ever. Thanks!
DeleteAHHHH! A supreme dress - that fits you like an utter dream!!! You look fantastic. LOve the table too, and the drinks! x
ReplyDeleteI am glad other people enjoy this dress as much as I do! Thank youuu!
DeleteAh that gin looks so good. Gorgeous dresses! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am craving some gin right now even though it's 9am.
DeleteOh wow, the print on that dress... so gorgeous!!! No wonder everyone was queuing up to buy it! You look amazing in it <3
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled that I managed to get first in that queue! I suppose it just goes to show that being annoying and berating sellers will pay off eventually.
DeleteI always get giddy when I see you've recently written a post. I am lusting after your formica table big time. Also now I really want a gin.
ReplyDeleteThank you, what a huge compliment! You should try asking some elderly relatives. They are always so surprised when they hear formica tables have come full circle and are now totes cool again.
Delete!!!!! -- Thank you for the photo, I feel like a proud mama whos baby birdie flew all the way across the world to you!
ReplyDeleteNo problem, thank YOU for sending it across the world to hang out with me! I am so pleased every time I see it on my mirror!
DeleteBeautiful dress and lovely belt. I also love your bevelled edge mirror just seen in one of the images! As soon as I have some images of the items I will give you a head start on the Etsy listings. It has been extremely grey and dark here in England so I am waiting for a bit of sunshine on my next day off so I can take some pictures. Thanks for your interest in them, they are both lovely pieces! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks! The mirror is on a midcentury dresser that was sitting in my boyfriend's kitchen at his disgusting old flat. They used to pile dirty dishes on it. I commented that it was beautiful, and when everyone moved out it became mine! They also had a 1950s telephone seat and an old Singer sewing table growing mold outside the back door, but that's a whole other story.
DeleteAh, thank you so much! I have got rid of so many silly old impractical clothes lately and I feel I need to replace them with beautiful new ones, and I'd rather they came from you than another seller!
You have such great taste! I love every single dress I have seen so far on your blog! And what an impressive collection of vintage dresses you have (in your previous post)!!! You've got yourself a new follower :) What a lovely blog!
DeleteIf you have the time, I'd really appreciate it if you could pop by my blog where I'm hosting a giveaway for my little vintage etsy store:
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x Aliya
wow your outfit print is awesome. in this dress you are looking beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love love love this blog - all those beautiful dresses!
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