Can you believe that I found this beauty of a dress!! It's so gorgeous that I felt like weeping when I saw it hanging on the rack, forlorn and forgotten.
Practical Jack Rogers sandals for twirling.
Photo Credits: Cole. Thanks, darling!
Vintage black and white dress: thrifted
Vintage woven belt: from mom
Vintage straw hat (I added the ribbon): eBay
Black clogs: Jeffrey Campbell
Black Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples, Zooey
I have some fun news...tomorrow I'm opening an Etsy clothing shop called O Captain! I've been contemplating this for months, and finally decided to give it a go. Expect to find lots of classic, vintage and preppy pieces. Think Katharine Hepburn, Annie Hall or Alexa Chung- slightly tomboyish, slightly girlie, always fun.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
you look so gorgeous, that dress is so pretty..and i adore your shoes too!!
Lovely dress.
And I can't wait to go shopping! Good luck!
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That dress is amazing, what a lucky find! & your red lipstick is so pretty, very striking.
That dress is wonderful, what a fantastic find! Congratulation on your shop opening, can't wait to see it :).
I would weep too if I found that beaut on the rack... wowie wowie. Well, you chose a good post to announce your new shop! Now we're all salivating to see what you'll put up! I'm sure it'll be marvelous!
My, you're a night owl, eh? It's 10:30 in san diego, so... 12:30 in Michigan? Maybe? hehe. Is the shop named after, "O Captain, my captain?"
Bon soir!
nancy @ sway
I can understand why you would want to weep after finding this beauty! How could anybody have given it away?
You look so lovely with the straw hat too!!
O Captain sounds amazing, can't wait to see what you have in store:)
xx
you look so adoarable with you pretty dress ;)
oh my goodness Maria! You thrifted this dress?! That is like gold! It is so beautiful, and the color and fit looks like it was designed for you!
I love the flats for twirling...too cute! :)
Wow! That is gorgeous!
Ooh, I'm very excited about your shop, can't wait. :)
What a lovely dress and how exciting about the etsy shop, I can't wait to have a look!
I love your dress, it's so perfect with those sandals! Can't wait for your new Etsy shop :)
Wow that dress is just breathtaking. I'm so excited about your shop! (:
omygoodness that dress is a beauty! I can't believe you thrifted it, its amazing!
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Your dress is just beautiful, such a lovely fabric and make! what a great find!
And how exciting your opening another Etsy store :)
Rose
So beautiful!!! So ladylike. I always want to use the word "romantic" to describe your photos and look. It's a good thing :)!
This dress is gorgeous and so are you.
And I love the shoes
x
ps - cant wait for your etsy shop. sounds right up my alley x
Such a lovely dress, I love the print! And the straw hat is a very nice touch. :)
Exciting about the etsy news! I'm sure the items will be amazing!
-Kelly
Sequins & Shadows
WOW!
I can not believe this beauty of a dress! it´s sooo pretty! And you look lovely in it! I love the backround, I need to visit a lake in the near future!
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Quelle belle tenue ! The dress is amazing !
When I see your pictures I always think about the 50's and I love this little 'time journey'
:)
Your dress is just fabulous and you're looking so pretty !
Oooh, can't wait for the launch of your Etsy shop! Bring on tomorrow (well, later today I suspect)!
I can't wait for seeing that shop, Maria! And I mus say that this pictures are so beautiful and romantic, what a lovely dress and lovely colors and lovely everything!! <3
Such an adorable post! Cole is gorgeous taking pictures!
XOXO,
Libs
That dress is so so so beautiful! Wow, can you tell me where exactly you thrifted it? (Please, don't tell me it was up north!) In case I manage to fly to Michigan that year, I really want to explore some new vintage/thrift stores :)
Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS dress! It's truly amazing and it fits you perfectly
You look so wonderful as always! I really adore this dress, what a beauty! And those shoes are pretty amazing as well. Good luck with your Etsy shop! I'm sure it will be filled with great stuff (I like the name too).
I think you always have such great surroundings in your pictures, it makes me want to go on a hike. Unfortunately I have to travel quite a bit to find a nice place to do that here.
I'm so in love with that twirling photo, great job!
Goodness!! That is a beautiful dress. I love white dresses, especially when they are accented with black swiss dots. Beautiful photoshoot as always, Maria.
xo Jenny
love what your wearing dear! love the straw hat and the clogs!
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You look gorgeous,loving the dress.
Nuheila
You look gorgeous,loving the dress.
Nuheila
Could you look any cuter?!!! This dress is amazing! I'd be crying tears of joy over it too:)
This dress is stunning! Perfect for spring time
What a gorgeous dress! I look forward to seeing your shop, it sounds amazing :D
Can't wait to check out your etsy store! This dress is so beautiful, especially with those shoes!!
Ah, I've been looking for a vintage dress JUST like that - haven't found it yet! Can't wait to check out your etsy store...your description sounds right up my alley :)
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Bravo on putting this otufit together and making it so dreamy and amazing. I love it. It looks great on you too!!
lovely dress maria! love the details of the dress... and the platforms are great with it... just simply adorable on you!
xo
~jamilah~
I love the pictures! :D
i can not believe you found that dress! it's a stunner, no doubt. And i can't wait to see what's coming to your shop too!
that dress fits you so perfectly in style and cut! I can't wait for your etsy shop!
Lovely Outfit - I especially love how your watch seems to suit the outfit so perfectly!!
Good luck with your etsy store!! I will be sure to stop by!!
Much Love,
Karen
www.rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com
this is beautiful.
good luck with etsy! i'm sure you'll love it. i've been selling vintage on there for about 3 years now, and i absolutely love it. they've made some really great changes to the site.
ahh you look so gorgeous! Don't you just love that feeling when you find the perfect treasure at a thriftstore?
Can't wait to see what goodies your new etsy store will have!
What a beautiful dress! Can't wait for your shop to open!
This dress is so pretty and it looks just perfect on you! I really can't wait for your etsy shop! You have the best style and I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!
Beautiful! You look like you stepped right out of a romantic historical movie ^_^
I just love the quality of the details. You look siply amazing. I envy your finds. I'm excited to see your shop.
That dress is SO gorgeous! It looks beautiful on you. :)
Hooray for the shop!! Pretty dress Maria, great find :)
you are so cute! oh dear! I can't wait to see your shop! I too have been contemplating opening a vintage shop on etsy ^.^
yeah! welcome to the vintage hood!
What an absolutely stunning find. Lucky you! Can't wait to see what's in store for the shop!!
i am so jealous of your shoes! you look great.
Gorgeous dress. Love the lipstick.
ive been against clogs, but i am slowly wearing dooown...
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wow, these pictures are breathtaking. you're such a beauty. and your blog is so inspiring!
I'm in love with your JC clogs! Adorable dress and amazing hat too! Great pics!
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i'm SO excited about your new shop! i can't wait to see all the amazing pieces i'm sure you'll have!
this dress + hat are lovely, as usual!
You look lovely darling! I adore your "twirl-worthy" shoes :) Can't wait to see the goodies in your new Etsy shop! :)
Terrific dress, Maria! Nice workmanship on it, and "the look" is put-together without looking too "crafted"! Also, loved the venue! Best wishes for the success of your new venture!
too gorgeous for words.
lovelove, M.
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That dress is amazing and those shoes, OH MY GOSH! I want!
Those lovely shoes are definitely getting a lot of exposure! Now I want one! Hehe! Super advance happy birthday, Maria! (In case I lose my mind and forget!) :)
This dress is so whimsical, and these photographs are set in the perfect location to compliment the entire look. Oh and I'm drooling over your clogs.
Such romantic photos. I love that dress. And I can't wait to see the Etsy shop!
Maria, i can't get over how gorgeous you look in that dress and that you thrifted it! i'm seriously swooning over here!
xo,
claire
m a m u s h k a m a r i e
AN insanely beautiful dress Maria. With your red lips and sunglasses you look like out of a 50's movie. Beautiful.
This is such a beautiful outfit! And photo set! Just lovely :)
Love,
Aya ( strawberrykoi.blogspot.com/ )
you look so pretty! that dress was made for you. i always get excited when i find something that looks nice on the hanger and it turns out it fits perfectly. lucky you! :)
♥ erica
Oh, such a pretty look! The dress is Gorgeous on you, and pair so well with the hat.
-Coco From Our Paper Moon
ooo that dress is GORGEOUS with you in it !!!!
it's not so much that i feel old "old" but more like...time is actually passing freaking fast and i don't remember where my 21st, 22nd and 23rd years went !!
it's hard to believe this was thrifted -- it looks especially made just for you. it's beautiful and i love it.
You look beautiful :) I love the dress so much!
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Aw, this dress is so lovely!
I really like your blog, I came across it quite recently, intrigued as I was to read my namesake's thoughts! ;o)
xx
what a gorgeous dress!
Oh my goodness, what a lovely dress! When I see pieces like that at thrift stores, I literally sing the "Hallelujah" song in my head, hehe.
You look so gorgeous in these photos :]
So gorgeous! It kind of reminds me of Zooey Deschanel! :)
my goodness! that lipstick is devine and look suit is so well. the clogs are just to die for. x
I am in love with this dress. I have been looking online for a vintage piece like this that I can incorporate into my own wardrobe for the summer. So wonderful.
Kenzie