Bottled Poetry

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It is quite nice to return home to friends, family...and packages in the mail! I do think packages in the mail are one of life's small pleasures. If they're from loved ones then it means you were thought of. Even if it is items you've purchased, they feel like presents when they come all packed up for you to unwrap. When I got back from Italya little brown box from Luxxor was waiting for me with this stunning vintage bottle necklace inside. The lid on the flask is functioning so now I'm trying to decide what to place inside the bottle--a slip of paper with some of my favorite poetry or perhaps a handful of sand from my favorite beach? For now it hangs empty on it's chain; just a pretty shell of vapid beauty until I find some greater purpose to put it to. The bright colors and unique design inspired a simple, flowy outfit. I'm quite in love with the ease of this dress. I think I need more airy, light layers this summers--especially if our weather continues to be sweltering!


Outfit details:
UO sunglasses
H&M dress
vintage purse, thrifted
Illamasqua nail varnish in Gamma

CONVERSATION

38 comments:

  1. CassidyJune 2, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Love the dress, and those shoes are incredible!

    http://thewoodencemetery.blogspot.com

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  2. aprileverydayJune 2, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I absolutely love the dress - cant believe its from H&M, looks so much more expensive haha! Is it their new season stuff or older?

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  3. P.June 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This dress is from H&M?? Waw! It look like a vintage dress... from the 30's maybe! It's beautiful!!
    You look like a Botticelli's muse ^3^
    Kisses from Paris ;)
    Pandore

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  4. Maria ElyseJune 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    That vintage bottle necklace is beautiful! I would have such a hard time trying to decide what to put in it, too.

    And, I echo the other commenters in surprise that your dress is from H&M. It looks so much more expensive and vintage! In any case, it's just lovely on you.

    Could you post a close-up of your bag sometime? I can only see the front of it from your first pic and it looks really cool and pretty.

    xoxo
    Maria Elyse
    First Impressions
    Flying Ships Vintage

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  5. RaquelJune 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Getting packages is one of my favourite pleasures too, especially since I started to use ebay :)
    These pictures and outfit are great!

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  6. Courtney DentonJune 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Such a gorgeous dress, I love the embroidered tiers. The color looks great with your brown shoes too!

    -Courtney

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  7. Frannie PantzJune 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Lovely dress and what a cool idea for a necklace! It actually opens! So many things to put inside!

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  8. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJune 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    @Maria E, I actually did an entire post about the purse awhile back, you can see it here: http://theclothes.blogspot.com/2010/07/detail-of-week-vintage-beaded-purse.html

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  9. MelaineJune 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Nice look!

    Lovely dress

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  10. Mae LuJune 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I need the beach and a good sea breeze right now to blow all this nasty humidity away and make use of this heat.

    :)

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  11. AmelineJune 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hi there! I came across your blog from calivintage, and I have to say I love your style! It is beautiful and you are so gorgeous! Will be following from now on :)

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  12. Fashion CelebrationJune 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    oh, it's so romantic.... you look stunning


    xo
    www.fashioncelebration.blogspot.com

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  13. SoFashionisticaJune 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    i think you should put sand in the bottle from your favorite beach so wherever you go, you will always have the beach with you!
    As for the dress it's beautifula and i cannot believe you got it at H&M! Awesome find!

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  14. Amber SchmidtJune 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    You are a vision~

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  15. FleurJune 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Gorgeous dress and setting!
    You seem to lead a charmed life. :)

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  16. ShelbyJune 2, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    what a great outfit. those wedges are phenomenal.

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  17. SarahJune 2, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    wow! gorgeous pictures, your dress looks so light and breezy- a great choice for a day at the beach! :)

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  18. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJune 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

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  19. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJune 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful dress and amazing pics!
    And I agree...getting a package in the mail is the best thing EVER!

    (in case you are wondering..got two comments mixed up..lol!)

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  20. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    That dress is beautiful! I love the flask necklace and your cool wedges too.

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  21. XJune 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    A strange but very beautiful dress.

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  22. OttaviaJune 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    you're beautiful with the hair arranged in this way <3

    I saw you come to Italy, I live here and I'm glad you liked it :)

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  23. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I'm in love with your dress Rebecca and also that adorable bag! Those Seychelles wedges are some of my favorites! :) and I agree packages are wonderful!

    ♡

    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  24. AmeliaJune 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    wow gorgeous dress! it was made for you. :)

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  25. Maria ElyseJune 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    @Rebecca: Wonderful! Thank you! :) ♥

    xoxo
    Maria Elyse

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  26. KZJune 2, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Amazing dress! I love the detailing

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  27. JulJune 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Gorgeous shoes! This outfit fits you beautifully.

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  28. northwest is bestJune 3, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Love the dress - but what do you wear underneath to protect your modesty? I'm looking for pretty slips at the moment but can't find any that aren't all polyester and static.

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  29. sugarhoneybabyJune 3, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I just sow your guest post on calivintage and I was amazed.
    You are so sweet,and outfits are great!:)
    I am following you now!

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  30. alessandraJune 3, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    good blog!

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  31. AmieJune 3, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    i love how you've done your hair! i cant' wait till my hair grows longer so i can do heidi braids :)



    xx


    amie

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  32. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJune 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    @northwest is best, honestly I'm wearing regular undies with this dress--no slip. It really isn't sheer b/c there are several layers. I only wear slips when I'm wearing dressed with tights, or sheer dresses & then I usually wear vintage slips.

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  33. meowskJune 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Funny - I have a vintage ring very similar to your necklace. Makes me wonder if they were perhaps designed by the same person or some type of set at one point. I love how vintage can have such a mysterious history behind it...

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  34. KelleyJune 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What a perfect, white summer dress! You look beautiful.

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  35. RuBeeJune 5, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I bought this dress a couple of months ago without trying it on in store, but no matter how hard I tried to make it work it just didn't fit me right and I returned it. Seeing it on you makes me super jealous - you look great!

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  36. Christina MarieJune 5, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Your dress is just beautiful!

    naturally-christina.blogspot.com

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  37. TeddiJune 5, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    i want that dress! you look marvelous rebecca.

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  38. LaurenJuly 24, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Everyday, I become more and more convinced that you have the most beautiful and comprehensive wardrobe on the planet.

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