I was looking through some of the film I shot while in Japan. Big mistake. Now I keep thinking about going back, in the spring, for the cherry blossoms. It is quite unrealistic. But the vision persists.
The photographs did remind me of how atmospheric I used to be with my shots. I framed all the pictures of friends (and strangers) with whatever elements were about: branches, windows, etc. There were always these blurred foreground shapes and objects that added depth to the portraits. So, here I am experimenting with that element again.
Outfit details:
H&M shirt
Shop Mamie dress
Walmart tights
Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace
Bloch wedges via Giltfuse
i love that second shot! and may i say, having read your blog on google reader for the longest time, that the blog itself is quite gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe background is lovely.
Ooooh mysterious branches... mystery, hauntings... ha ha. I like the way your tights subtly match your top. And red lips, red bow necklace. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteA very charming outfit (and post in general!). For some reason, you look like a character in a storybook...
Random: I think the red bow in your outfit drew my eyes to the red sunglasses Nasha is wearing in the icon on the right... which made me immediately wonder: What has Nasha been doing lately? ;)
I hope you have a whimsical day!
Que guapa!!!! i love the dress and the necklace, it's so so perfect!!! and photos are beautiful... kisses
ReplyDeleteHi beauty, these pictures are beautiful, and in particular, the fourth picture is stunning--I love the hazy background, it reminds me of some of the early shots from the movie, The Tin Drum (which I feel like I've mentioned before on your blog!)
ReplyDeleteI just read through some of my old journals from when I lived in Romania and France and I was also am filled with a longing to go back that seems near impossible! What to do...
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I adore your necklace and nail varnish!
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Awsome pictures as usual.Especially those you are behind the branches.They look more artistic!
ReplyDeleteThose first two pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm pining for cherry blossoms as well. As a consolation, I will admire the garbage bag stuck in the tree branches outside my living room window.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Makes me want to find some woods around here, the biggest downside to living in the city.
ReplyDeletei was in Japan for only two weeks but I absolutely loved the atmosphere there.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours and feel of these photos. I especially like those in which you are moving.
What a lovely set. I think your pictures are so so so romantic and aspirational. Too pretty.
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beautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteand your dress is so lovely, the necklace is also very cute!
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Oh, its been a while since your last outift post!
ReplyDeleteI love this- too cute! xxx
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Love Ur nail polish as well!
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I love the necklace, so cute! and you are lucky you've been to Japan!! one of the top things to do before I die is to visit Japan in the Spring to see the cherry blossoms ^.^
ReplyDeleteI adore that nail polish! What is it called? And I think these photos are beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so beautiful. I love the dream-like quality your images have.
ReplyDeleteAnd that bow-tie necklace is just adorable!
Love all the polka-dots. I always love polka-dots, everywhere!!! :)
ReplyDeleteyay for polka dots! and the framing definitely adds an air of mystery...
ReplyDeletei adore your outdoor/treesy outfit posts! They add a nice ethereal quality to your pics, like the branches and dry grasses make me feel all nostalgic, especially when you do your great all black outfits with pops of color. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the feel of depth that the branches give. You look lovely by the way.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see some of your outfits surrounded by Cherry blossom but I do realise that asking you to fly to Japan may a little bit too much! Fantastic post, I can almost hear some kind of haunting melody playing in the background as I look at these.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you photographed these, it's so creative, but doesn't distract from the outfit (which by the way is also amazing!)
ReplyDeletethese photos are beautiful! i like the blurred elements- i always love that in photos even if it is technically 'wrong' sometimes. but you're always a very good photographer!
ReplyDeleteoh, and the bow and polka dot combo in your outfit is adorable. ~joelle
Love the first one ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, as always. You take some of the best outfit pics I've seen, darling! Which nail polish is that, by the way? You've got so many pretty ones - perhaps you could start listing them as well as the actual clothes you are wearing? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would appreciate it :)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! The pattern of the buttons are really in right now...I dig it.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of twiggy trees and branches...love these shots! and that dress is adorable!
ReplyDeletea quick trip to seattle could cure those cherry blossom cravings!
ReplyDeletelovely outfit. dark clothing really makes your hair pop.
u look so cute!!!
ReplyDeletelove the necklace!
lovely pictures, great photo set indeed!
ReplyDeleteCute little outfit too
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this is one of my favourite outfits of yours ever! i think cos i love polka dots and bows so much.
ReplyDeletethe first picture is stunning!
ReplyDeletei love your outfit here
your necklacee i want it!
i love your blog! its one of my favourites very inspiring, also i thought it was really nice that you took the time to read my comment and reply because you obviously get loads of comments :L
so thankyou :)
I love the pop of the red bow among the black pieces! Cherry blossoms are indeed super pretty, but there's something quite lovely about the naked branches in your pictures too.
ReplyDeleteadorable outfit. that necklace is so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteReally?
ReplyDeleteIts only been two days?
Oh, then excuse my rubbish time telling, this is why I don't wear a watch. Pointless.
I guess it's because you post so many things inbetween your outfit posts :) xxx
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I love these pictures of you! You always have an artistic perspective in your photographs, but these are quite exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is my favorite <3
I tend to loose track of my original ideas when doing an outfit shoot, and all of those creative plans just get lost in an effort to get a decent picture :p That said; it is very cold here on Norway now. Maybe spring will get better :)
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that first pic is magical, it makes me want to run around the forest with you, haha! you paired the necklace with the perfect outfit... very sweet!
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you have the most amazing accessories! you should do a whole post on all your jewlery and bags!
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The second picture is so lovely; I always like how you push the boundaries (haha) in your photos. :)
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wow, those are beautiful! especially the fourth one - really lovely xx
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I think the first and last are my favorites :)
ReplyDeletelove the branches AND the necklace!!
ReplyDeleteThose brogues and contrast of black and red is fabulous. Love it, but how do you afford all these clothes? Craziness
ReplyDeleteyou have beautiful photos and outfits :)
ReplyDeleteoh that dress! need!
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit!! im not a big black person, but with the shirt underneath and the tights it makes it so interesting! and OMG!! I LOVE your nail polish colour!! please tell me what make and colour it is!?
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These photos are wonderful, and they do have a very mysterious feeling to them.
ReplyDeletePretty photos. I love the first one.
ReplyDeletesuper sweet outfit!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, these photos are magical.
ReplyDeleteeverything looks so sweet. the dress, the tights, the shoes, and the necklace.. super lovely <333
ReplyDeleteyou have the most dreamy photos. i love the pops of red with your lips and necklace! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! My dream is to go to Japan in the Spring, I want to do the cherry blossom trail tour! I've been there in Summer and Winter, so hopefully it will happen soon :)
ReplyDeleteI've always adored your photos! I always looked to them for inspiration! Perfect styling, as always! I love black in nature!
ReplyDeleteDivine pics!
ReplyDeleteI love the red statement accessories you've been adding to your outfits in the last couple of outfit posts!
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the framing here is amazing
ReplyDeleteI love the framing you did with trees, you always have amazing photos. I have those same tights!
ReplyDeletelooobing this look, the all black everything is greeat
ReplyDeleteand I loove that bow necklace, way cuute and just the right amount of color
and mygeez, you went to japan? o gosh- i would diiie, thats one of my dreams!
These are really wonderful, almost cinematic. The color contrasts are so striking! Also those shoes are rapidly becoming one of my favorites of yours. :D
ReplyDeleteLove all of the pictures, but the second and fourth ones are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI admire how you frame your shots, and how you use so many natural elements. If I were to try to climb trees or pose amongst branches in nice clothes, I'd doubtlessly fall into a tangle of brambles or snag myself on something pointy.
great photos! very pretty!
ReplyDeletegreat pics! You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteI knew I spotted a Marc Jacobs necklace, its adorable.
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That bow necklace is so cute! I like the framing effect.
ReplyDeleteI really love these shorts with the blurred foreground!
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is such a cute piece!
I love your deep branch photos, they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is my favorite! And I like your nail polish and necklace. :) Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeletethe first photo is so great. what settings did you use? it's a beautiful portrait of you.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, the very first shot is so artistic that if I could I would frame it for the feature wall in my room.
ReplyDeleteI am a dedicated reader always. Take care.
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these photos are so dynamic. great tights too! =)
ReplyDeleteThat first one looks very Japan-esque. I love the branches in the foreground.
ReplyDeleteWhich part of Japan were you in? I bet you could get some beautiful fashion shots with the cherry blossoms in Kyoto or thereabouts. Just try to avoid the drunken blossom viewers if you do go!
You never cease to amaze me so much. I love the pictures so much. I love the form of that dress and that necklace is so adorable! You are one true inspiration. Love it! Now if I ever see cherry blossom trees I am going to think back of this post! Haha
ReplyDeleteUr pictures are always so beautiful. I love trees and branches. They add so much beauty!
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I like the way u frame your photos, it's great to read your blog because all your outfit shots are skillfully taken. :D *thumbs up*
ReplyDeleteWould you write a post on how to take great outfit shots? :D Pretty pretty please.
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I love your dress! And the idea of adding depth to your shots is great. I take my own photographs to go along with my stories when I'm reporting and I'll try to see if I can do some framing next time I'm in a cool store or some other place.
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Wow... this outfit is amazing! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOoh, adorable - I love the black dress and red touches!
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I love this outfit and the shots. You are so creative and I love coming to your blog to see what is new.
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love the poka dot tights<3
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i love where you live so much! those tights and necklace are amazing. great nail polish color, as always.x and i love the idea of framing with objects. I used to do the same!
ReplyDeleteyou always have the most amazing pictures!! Love the tights and necklace!!
ReplyDeleteThat 4th photo is my favourite. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery amazing outfit.
I love your shots through the branches! So whimsical lady, i love it : )
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aw, i love that dress! it is adorable!
ReplyDeleteand those wedges are amazing
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Lovely. Just lovely. The branches in front are brilliant- and the blurring is amazing, too. The fourth photo... I just keep staring at it. Amazing. Your fashion blog is every bit the photography blog. Bravo!
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Oh your dress is beautiful!! x
ReplyDeletethese shots are AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteahh i never get to see the cherry blossoms in japan! ive gone every september for the last 4 years...wish we could go in april when they bloom...not that im complaining...im just sayin!
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aaahh.. this is just lovely!! :D your pictures are always so magical!!! i love it! :D
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. You always look amazing and I love your style. vintage in a way I like it ;) perfect.
ReplyDeleteI always love your fingernail polish colors. You should do a post on those.
ReplyDeleteyou've been to japan?!! i'm jealous (in a good way) :).
ReplyDeletewhat color are you wearing on your nails? is it metro chic by sephora (by opi)?
Your photos are always so lovely. I adore the slightly blurry ones.
ReplyDeletei adore this
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fabulous, love it
gorgeous
thanks for sharing as always
and thanks for the lovely comments, it means the world!
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I love your photoshoots, they're always so scenic and fairytale-like!
ReplyDeleteMy friend recently reminded me to look through the photos I took in Japan again, and all it did was make me reminisce about those fun times and having an urge to go back there and take better pictures; not a good thing when I'm in the way of a final year project! XDD
oh my that dress is so great ! and that bow :) oh! yes speaking of bows I'm doing my first giveaway for the 1 month birthday of my blog : a crocheted bow bracelet, would you like to have a look ?
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this necklace is amazing, loove it!
ReplyDeleteand as always, i'm such a huge fan of these places you take pictures in, it's so poetic
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Nice photos! You look beautiful and your retro dress is amazing!
ReplyDeletecute pics.
ReplyDeletei love your dress.
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oh, love this serie of images!
ReplyDeletelove your dress and dotty tights!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
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I really like that dress. I want it in every color.
ReplyDeleteVery dreamy photos! I like the first best. There are plenty of cherry blossoms in Nashville! ooh, I can't wait for Spring. :)
ReplyDeletejust found ur blog and i'm fall in love with it.. love the header so much.. and love all of photos here..
ReplyDeletethey are great..
where u capture them? the background is so beautiful and i also love ur dress..
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That bow necklace is great. I knew it was going to be Marc by Marc before I even got to the end of the post! He always has such cute accessories.
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is soo adorable.
ReplyDeletethat necklace is too cute!
ReplyDeleteyou have the best jewelry!
ReplyDeletei'm such a fan of your blog
ReplyDeletei absolutely love it
i heard you're going to chictopia10?
i would love to meet you! you have such great style
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hello dearest im sorry im its been so long!
ReplyDeletebut that bow necklace singlehandedly MAKES YOUR OUTFIT!! kitschy, cute, ... i love it
thanks for continuing to be in touch, hope youre well!
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The framing and soft focus are genius.
ReplyDeleteI really do love the things you come up with.
And your hair is getting silky and long. I love it.
I always enjoy looking at your pictures, they're very whimsical, simple, and lovely! It also helps me out when it comes to my own photography, gathering ideas and looking at different aspects.
ReplyDeleteWhat nail polish are you wearing?
love the dress, black is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love how you don't wear black all that often, but when you do, you still manage to make the look romantic. The right amount of details and pops of color do just the trick..!
ReplyDeleteI'm entranced by this idea. The branches make for an ethereal touch. I think this is one of your best photo shoots yet...
ReplyDeleteyou should totally go to japan again, i know you would enjoy yourself so much and take such gorgeous captures. im not helping am i? haha the last time i went there was like 7 years ago for an exchange program, i didnt really appreciate it as i should. so i would really love to go again, especially during the cherry blossoms :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You did an amazing job with photography on this! Of course we LOOOOVE the dress!
ReplyDeletethese pictures are wonderous. I love the framing and the composition. And of course your outfit is super cute, but I think that goes without saying.
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this is one of my favorites rebecca! and your photos are really lovely!
ReplyDeleteI adore that necklace.
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Beautiful! Love your tights and necklace.
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