Honestly, I was preparing myself for it to not fit because that was the mood I was in, so imagine my delight when I put it on and it fit perfectly! I've almost never gotten items that fit right off, and it was a huge morale boost.
Then, I met Chloé of Chloé Wead Photography at a friend's brunch, and we ended up collaborating for a photo shoot! It was lovely to work with her, and I think she did an amazing job, don't you?!
I paired the mustard blouse with my 1940s suspender skirt and shoes and a bakelite dress clip. I've been at a bit of a loss as to how to wear this clip. It seems to require a very certain type of neckline to look right, and apparently not a neckline currently in my wardrobe. The suspender straps allowed me to wear it brooch-style.
Any ideas on how to wear this dress clip? What do you think of Chloé's photography skills? Have you checked out her website to see her other awesome work?
I think we all have those days! That outfit is really fabulous. I love mustard yellow anything, but I really can't wear it myself (too pale and Irish!) so I'm always happy to see someone else wear it very well!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the dress clip, they are meant to be worn with a sweetheart neckline, and you put the clip into the corner of the neckline. Usually they come in pairs for that reason. I think you can create a faux-sweetheart neckline with dress clips and a round or square neckline. Brittany at Va-Va Voom vintage blog has a tutorial, I believe!
Yes, not having a pair of these is what really throws me off. I'm thinking a v-neck would be a good idea for this single clip... now to find a v-neck item!
DeleteYou look absolutely stunning Emileigh! That mustard color suits you so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Brigid
the Middle Sister and Singer
Wow! This look is beautiful! I love the color of your blouse and the buttons. The photography is stunning, as well!
ReplyDelete-Lindsey
http://have-clothes-will-travel.com/
HOLY COW! Hello gorgeous! ;) You look positively stunning, Emiliegh! Thanks for sharing these with us :)
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-Charlotte
boyerfamilysingersblog.com
These photos are fantastic, you look lovely! I love the lighting. And your blouse is great, mustard yellow is one of my favorite colors. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in a bit of a clothing funk right now and know how you feel about things not fitting. I am SOOOOO ready for spring but it's still too cold here for skirts and dresses. Blaaah...
-Emily
Oh these pictures are sooooooo FABULOUS Emileigh! Or course I am totally LOVING this ensemble because the blouse is one of my favorite fashion colors.
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www.1minniemuse.blogspot.com
Aww, thank you! I'm not usually sure how I feel about mustard on my skin tone... but who cares? I think this works!
DeleteOh WOW! You look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThat blouse, and those buttons, are everything! And the lighting in the photos is dreamy: there's definitely a 'siren' element to you here Emileigh. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWarmest,
Ali
Wow, what kind words! Thank you so much! Chloé's photography skills definitely make a HUGE impact!
DeleteI've had those kind of days where nothing in the your closet looks good on you, sigh. However, you look amazing in this outfit! The photos are fantastic and I think the colors and lighting really suit you. You look like you walked straight out of the 1940's. It's Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colour of this blouse! And the photos are dreamy!!
ReplyDeleteMustard yellow is one of my favourite colours- and it looks gorgeous on you! Also, suspender skirts are the very best thing ever. :)
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This is so lovely! You look like a proper land girl. I love the blouse - mustard is one of my favorite colors - and I love the green bakelite clip with it. I've got quite a few dress clips in my jewelry box, and I'm pretty sure I've only ever worn them as necklaces. They're tough to work in! And your photographer did an amazing job. There's something really soft and dreamy about these photos, which is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese photos turned out wonderfully, what a talented photographer you had! And of course, your own impeccable styling helped create this fabulous series. I think you look so lovely, what a superb colour that blouse is on you. Dreamy! xx
ReplyDeleteYou look so wonderful, such a lovely outfit and the colors you're wearing work so beautifully in this gorgeous afternoon light. I love the dress clip and the buttons on the blouse! Such great photography!
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Thank you so much, Harlow!
DeleteGreat outfit and great photographs!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just gorgeous, especially the way she's used the natural light. It looks like it's sunset and the colour goes amazingly with the new blouse. I have to say mustard is a colour I run screaming from as it really doesn't suit me but it looks stunning on you.
ReplyDeleteI usually feel that way about mustard, but sometimes you've just got to go for it and try it out! Mustard and I have made peace, haha!
DeletePerfection! Love the buttons, the brooch, the colors. The skirt and shoes add great authenticity to the entire ensemble. Kudos to you and to the photographer!
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is marvelous! And I love how your paired it with this skirt. And Chloe's style is marvelous! Stunning in fact!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
-Janey