Boy did I squee internally when I visited the op shop yesterday! I was on the hunt for some practical things (like curtains) and some doilies to try a sewing project with (yes, I will try!) when I hit the jackpot!
I only realised when I was about to leave that the Vinnies had a ‘retro’ section – and within 30 seconds I found 2 awesome dresses! Now, not only are they vintage, they are both also handmade – you can tell by the lack of tags, and the hand stitching on the inside – and, in the case of the second one, the rather dodgy non-alignment of the print!
But they both – to my amazement – fit me perfectly, and I had to have them. I then decided it would be fun to dress up and drag poor Nick outside with the camera – and this is the result. I tried to do the ‘model’ face in some of these shots – but I think you can tell I’m close to pissing myself laughing!
Dress 1 – the ‘OMG it’s a Cocktail Explosion’ Dress
Could you get much brighter than this? I think not. It’s actually kinda straight down from the pleats, so I had to add a belt to give it some shape.
Belt and kerchief are raided from my mum’s closet – the bastion of all things… the kerchief is definitely vintage – we’ve had it my whole life – I think there are photos of mum wearing it in the late 70’s early 80’s when she had long black plaited pigtails (when I was born).
How amazing is this old Brownie Camera?? Found in a drawer at my parent’s place, it’s got my uncle’s name on it – it must have been his when he was a kid in the 60s. Awesome. I wonder if it would still work?
Yes, this is one of the ‘model’ faces I was talking about. I have some eye makeup on – shame about the black circles under my eyes though! Note to self, try some foundation next time ;D
And, of course, the cat had to come and see what was going on. And was cuddled, much to his displeasure.
Dress 2 – the ‘Nanna’s Cameo’ Dress
I am actually still wearing this one as I type, it’s so comfy for this glorious warm Spring day! Ahh, yellow roses and orange… it came with a little belt and ties at the shoulders!
Another kerchief out of the cupboard!
Good grief, you can tell those legs haven’t seen the sun in a while…
Nick has a thing for crazy camera angles.
And guess who was still following us around.
So, I am rather stoked, and fear this may be the start of a new obsession…
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adorable finds!! you look gorgeous as always!
Love your model face & the crazy photo angle! Great pics. I am loving the sleeve/bodic & the colour mix of the first dress.
Then dress two, wow, it’s adorabe (in the best way), it suits you so well. I think it’s a more flattering neckline for you to.
Cool handmade/retro find.
Oooh, loooove that second dress especially!
Love them!! Cool finds Jess, well done! I’m with Deb, I especially love the 2nd dress.
Gorgeous Jess – Sometimes you can get lucky . We have verge junk collection going on here and I have scored a few things already – I love it. Will have to blog all my finds
I so love the fun print on the second one Jess!
Thank you everyone!! 😀 I’m loving them ;D
cute! cute! cute! a fun obsession!
The dresses you found are BEAUTIFUL!! They’re both so bright and summery.
You’ll definitely have to show me around your local op shops some time! 🙂
I also love your ‘model’ shots, and your gorgeous cat!! 😀
Aw! Those are really pretty dresses! The camera is cool, too. Vintage things are interesting.
And such a cute cat (: