I love spending time on the beach; even when the weather is grey and windy especially since that type of weather usually means that I will have the beach to myself. If all my posts haven't made it clear yet: I'm quite a loner and enjoy wandering around empty places (in truth most people make me nervous). With a book in hand and my mother's dog in tow, I don't really need anything else to pass an enjoyable afternoon...
While I have gotten more comfortable wearing all black than I used to be, those types of ensembles still make me feel more like a character in a film than anything else; when I add a floppy hat and an oversize ring things really start to get dramatic. I wasn't actually expecting this House of Harlow ring to be so large, but I can't say I really mind the size...perhaps it isn't an "every day" ring (since it gets in the way!), but it's very fun to wear. I'm rather tempted to write "pow!" on the leather burst as it reminds me so much of old comic strips. The outfit actually started with my new dress; the lace is so soft to the skin and the saucy back definitely sets it apart from other black lace dresses.












Outfit details:
secondhand black hat
gifted Pierre Hardy for Gap wedges
*all pictures by me
that first picture is so dramatic! I love the all black to!
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Wow! These pictures, and that dress, are absolutely stunning! I especially love the photo of you jumping in the background all blurred, such an amazing effect =)
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The black hat with lacy dress is fab - I'm so glad big floppy hats are back in style!
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These are absolutely stunning photos! That lace and floppy wide-brimmed hat are absolute perfection. Amazing shots <3
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ReplyDeleteGlamorous outfit. I like how it shows off your hair.
ReplyDeleteSuch gothic, poetic and dramatic ensemble for an empty, windswept beach.
ReplyDeleteI got that feeling that you are kind of a loner. I feel at home in a crowd of people, but if I had my way, I'd just be with one friend, enjoying quiet time in intriguing settings.
I love the hat especially. I do.
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Mae Lu, thereafterish.
This is one of my favorites so far. These photos are so atmospheric and fittingly decadent. Those shoes! The ring! And the photo of you jumping in the background is so great. Really liking this post.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome pics, Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere and the feel to it is so peaceful but fun at the same time!
You sure DO look like a character from a movie... :-)
The ring looks so nice and goes pretty well with the whole look.
And the hat... Absolutely gorgeous!
wow these photos are stunning! Absolutely gorgeous ...
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures and I agree, very dramatic. I love the first one.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right- these photos are amazing. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH! You look STUNNING in these photos. The first one esp.. You look like you've just stepped out of an editorial.
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This outfit and photos definitely make me think that there should be sad Italian music playing as the filter fades to a soft black and white.
ReplyDeleteI mean, what?
What I MEAN to say is that I LOVE the dark drama in this outfit-- the dress (and hat!) are killer!
Toast with Charmalade
beautiful! can i ask how you took these pictures? do you have a tripod? i love your hair! visit my blog please~
ReplyDeletelove the pictures ! :) you look beautiful ! kiss <3
ReplyDeleteLOVE the hat and the lace!......and BEACH!!
ReplyDeleteWow, these photos are the height of gogeousness!!! I absolutely love this outfit as well. You do black wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteSorry for this weird comment but I'd like to know.... you have similar proportions to mine, and I'm wondering what kind of... support you use with these backless dresses. I've totally opted out of the whole backless thing cuz I'm not really willing to do without a bra. Ya dig? Your thoughts are appreciated!
ReplyDeletealso, what size did you get in the dress and what size bust/waist are you (if you don't mind me asking?) i'm not sure what size i would need. i'm 34c/26
ReplyDeleteLove the photos!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous outfit & fantastic photos - how many did it take to get the jumping pic as perfect as it is?
ReplyDeletelove this!! SO cute :)
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I love the first picture- it's beautiful!! Your hair and hat are to die for.
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the first picture is SO beautiful! i love it! and your dress is perfect! <3
ReplyDeletethese pictures are so beautiful! And i love that ring, i have the neckalce and I can't get enough of it!
ReplyDeletewhat a great little photoshoot, I saw you posted it on twitter and am just getting around to looking at it now. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIn this outfit you make me think of Florence and the Machine! :-)
ReplyDeletehow romantic and beautiful, that entire scene and outfit makes me think of those crumbling, sepia photographs of my glamorous great-grandma in her 20s.. which is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteLove the whole outfit..the picture of you jumping in the background with the shoes and hat in focus is really neat looking.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit. So classy.
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thanks for responding! yeah, i'm 5'5", you're so tiny! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the drama of the first photo. You look like an eccentric socialite enjoying the beach with her champagne-carrying butler just out of view. :)
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ReplyDeletethese photos are simply amazinh
love them all
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genius outfit and genius background
I love this outfit, it's so graphic !
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous. I love the mix of the black clothing and the moody beach. great shots.
ReplyDelete1stly its amazing that you take your own photos..you know..its terrific....
ReplyDeleteand i love your dress...its such an unusual take on the beach..black outfit..but its soo beautifull...love the hat thing going on...its...tres magnifique!!!!
Very mood! You've created a nice juxtaposition here.
ReplyDeleteThe second shot is my favorite! And that dress is really,really romantic, although some people wouldn't call a black lace dress romantic. I thought it HAD to be vintage at first!
ReplyDeleteAhhh I love these pictures. The dress definitely give a movie star vibe...you look so, I hate to use the word, but FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteSo I was listening to Alexi Murdoch's "The Ragged Sea" when I first read this post. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love this photos, reminds me why I am so drawn in partcular to your outfit photos, because they tell a story.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how long it must have taken you to perfect the second shot without a remote and just the self timer, or was it an accident???
Love from Toronto, Canada
Really really pretty! I love it, and I LOVE the hat.
ReplyDeleteI also second Elissa's question re: support. I can't bring myself to wear anything you can't get a bra under and I'm not even that well endowed...I just want them to stay put.
I can't explain how much I love this outfit. Everything is perfect, especially the dress!
ReplyDeleteyou are gorgeous i love these photos and you hair looks great
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Vi from Cali
What a pretty outfit! It looks great on you! I love black - it's my favorite color for clothes. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, the beach is awesome. I used to go with my friend Christina. I would get all dressed up and she would take pictures of me. It was lots of fun - till she moved away to college, that is. :(
Thanks for sharing your pictures!
~ Katie
So I've been reading your blog for months now, but just had a moment when I discovered you are one of my very favorites. Your outfits lately have been amazing, and I adore your photos... you're so creative & dramatic, but still relate-able & sweet. Just thought I should let you know of my little "I adore this girl!" moment.
ReplyDeleteAww! Your pictures are so good! I love it!
ReplyDeletethat first picture is absolutely stunning. you continually impress and inspire me, rebecca.
ReplyDeleteThis is by far one of the most stunningly beautiful posts you've ever created! I'm so impressed... You just may be my hero, Rebecca!
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Vickie
www.adventuresinfashion.ca
You look so stunning!!
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so pretty lady =)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, and the hat!
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pretty! i'd love to shoot some pictures at the beach but I'm so paranoid about sand getting into my camera... I love the depth of field in that jumping photo.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Beautifuly gothic and victorian almost. Im amazed you can brave it without tights wherever you are! xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the second picture! You're such a good photographer. I can't imagine doing so with a tripod and self-timer all by myself. =D
ReplyDeleteLove all the black - it looks so fall!!
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Karen
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These photos are absolutely gorgeous, and capture everything about your outfit just greatly! You do such a beautiful job with self portraits!
ReplyDeleteJust woow!
ReplyDeleteI love the drama of this post! Makes me think of From Here to Eternity... movie glamour on the beach!
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AMAZING photos. Love them all. :D
ReplyDelete-wow, I don't know what pic I love the most. :-)
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These pictures are so fun! I love the one of the closeup of your shoes with you jumping in the background. What a lovely setting.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!
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you look gorgeous in all black. i love this post and can totally relate to enjoying one's own company. nothing more perfect than some good books, magazines, and my furry babies to make me feel the most at home and wonderful. you are such a dreamy inspiration dollface.
ReplyDeleteomg!!! this has to be my favorite look of yours!!!! you look so elegant, gorgeous and amazing in this black ensemble!! the hat, the lace, the dress.. everything is just spectacular! :d
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beautiful photos! i love how you're wearing all black next to the ocean. very dramatic, very moody but romantic all at the same time.
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Wow. Seriously the most beautiful photographs ever.
ReplyDeleteOMG this has to be my favorite outfit by you!! (wait, I always say that :S)
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you still look absolutely GOREGEOUS love!!! like this is sooooo beautiful. i love your hair and the scenery and everything! it just puts me in complete awe.
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lyndsey of hellolyndseyyy
This is by far the best blog photo spread I have ever seen!
ReplyDeletei just looked through these pictures again and these photos are superb.. each one is a classic by itself. fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI adore this look! it´s so chic and looks so good! :) I need to get a dress like this and a big black hat :)
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