Friday, July 15, 2011

Feelin' the 40's


I was so excited to put this outfit together, as I was really feeling the desire to put something together with a 40's feel. I've been working on trying to get my hair to do a little bit of a 40's thing, and I think I'm getting close. (I have a book coming on how to do vintage hair styles that I'm super excited about.) I pinned up the longer bits of my hair so that it would look a little shorter. My bangs have proved quite tricky though, as they are still quite long. I can't decide whether to grow them out or not.


 Another thing I was excited about was that I finally accomplished the half moon manicure. Thank you to all of you who suggested ways for me to do it. I think it turned out quite well.


blouse marshals ($8..yesss)
skirt vintage/hip zipper
shoes very old/not sure
watch not sure 
belt thrifted


I hope you all have had a great Friday night!


xo,
 Em
at Friday, July 15, 2011

30 comments:

  1. Julie DelJuly 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! And I love the nails...

    Julie Del @ J.Bird

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  2. AmaraJuly 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Goodness! You are a doll! You have that 40's look completely! You may be jealous of Disneyland (btw... Tyler sounds like such a sweet person! I hope you two get there soon) but I am very jealous of your hair and your ability to wear yellow! My hair is really long and hard to style and my skin looks funny against yellow!
    And.. Thank you for all the photo tips. I will have to try them out along with the cute nails. =)

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  3. Jo - Lost in the HazeJuly 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Your blouse is gorgeous! And I love the length of your skirt!


    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  4. allisonJuly 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    o my goodness. that blouse is total perfection. i'm obsessed with yellow lately. you look gorge. gorgeous.

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  5. LyndallJuly 16, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I love that blouse! I think you look perfectly 1940s ♥

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  6. kalevblackJuly 16, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    thank you for your nice comment on my blog!!! :) glad i came across your blog this way :) will be your eager follower now :) maybe you too? :)

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  7. EmilyJuly 16, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    You look beautiful! Very 40s, but not in a costumey way. Lovely.

    www.academiasartorial.blogspot.com

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  8. Kass DeBoerJuly 16, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Very gorgeous. Your hair & nails are just wonderful!

    xoxo Mama Wolf

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  9. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Very pretty outfit and I love your hair!

    xx
    rebelrousher.blogspot.com

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  10. Rachel ParkerJuly 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love this outfit -- and your blog. You have me inspired to try the half moon manicure!

    Also, could you be more beautiful? Gah. Just stop with the prettiness, haha :)

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  11. geeJuly 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    oh my, you seriously look so beautiful.
    i really want to learn how to curl my hair like that.
    i am so horrible when it comes to hairstyles.
    have a wonderful weekend love.

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  12. madison avenueJuly 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    beautiful outfit!! i love that mustard yellow!

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  13. chantillyJuly 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    wow, that shirt was $8?! awesome. i also love your shoes... and just your style in general!

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  14. folkloveJuly 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Em, your blog is delightful. YOur style is very original and sweet:)

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  15. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    i love that yellow button up :)

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  16. cbJuly 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    love your hair pulled back that way! you look absolutely gorgeous!

    xo,
    cb

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  17. toridawnJuly 16, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I think that you have pulled off the '40s feel very well, without looking costume-y (always a risk with vintage!). Funny enough, I'm actually painting my nails half-moon style this evening! You're totally adorbs.

    xo
    toridawn

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  18. TeddiJuly 16, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Emma, you nailed the 1940's look! i thought that from your first photo, before i even read your description. very pretty.

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  19. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Hi!
    You have a very lovely blog, your style is so wonderfully vintage and feminine :)

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  20. ClioJuly 17, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    lovely pics! just adore the colortones on the last pic: the hair, shirt and lipstick look great together

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  21. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Beautiful outfit, and I love your hairstyle.

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  22. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesJuly 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Beautiful look! The red lips and nails certainly finish the 40s feel! I love the blouse! x

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  23. LidiyaJuly 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This outfit is so gorgeous, so vintage-y and you look so elegant! Deffo very 40's :)
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  24. RakelJuly 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Just found your blog, lovely :)
    Our outfit was really great :)

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  25. The Internet GarbageJuly 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    You look like you just stepped out of some smoking hot 40's Hollywood film! Awesome outfit, hair, everything! And I love your blog title in reference to Gullivers Travels! So cute!
    The Internet Garbaget

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  26. Leanne and JennaJuly 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment! :) I'm now following you on bloglovin' - I love your blog and your sense of style. This outfit is beautiful!

    - Jenna

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  27. Vivian de VioletJuly 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love your yellow blouse :)

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  28. Natalie RykerJuly 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    this is so pretty!!! i love your hair!!! i am totally inspired...i am totally subscribing to your blog!!


    www.therougelipstickdiaries.blogspot.com

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  29. Elyse (Give Me Bows)July 22, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Your hair looks absolutely darling, I love it!! I wish I knew how to do good vintage hair, my hair is difficult to begin with, add that to my general clumsiness and it just doesn't work haha. xxx

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  30. Helena DriveJuly 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wonderfull! I'm in love with your hair, babe! xoxo

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