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blouse: vintage; shorts: f21; belt: zara; bag: ms. selfridge; loafers: some random shop (but topshop does a similar pair here)
I love the detailing along the neck and across the arms, the semi-puffy sleeves, chiffon material, and the nude colour...perfect for my summer wardrobe. All I needed to complete my "Gibson Girl" look was a tie/scarf, full maxi skirt, a hat, and a hand-held fan. There's a lot I'm missing there. Luckily for me, this is neither the 19th Century, nor a fancy dress party (sorry people). I decided to pair the blouse with a pair of denim shorts and fringed loafers. It was sunny and beautiful outside, and anything else would have resulted in some kind of individually-experienced-heat-wave.
Marc Jacobs was inspired by the Gibson Girl for his Spring 2009 ready to wear collection (top row). John Galliano also played with the look for his Spring 2010 couture show in Paris (bottom row).
image credit: style.com, W magazine, bellajuliet
I'll be watching Twilight: Eclipse tonight. It's finally out in Toronto, and yes I'm a huge fan (guilty pleasure). Has anyone seen the movie yet?
Bisous,
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@Johanna: Good to hear your exam went well. Yes, I couldn't see the photo, but I thought it was just my internet connection. I'll check back ;)
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Thank you so much for your visit. I love this outfits, they're all great great great.
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nice outfit :D
LOVE you blouse.. it is indeed a beautiful time in history :)
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Thanks girlies. @Denise: I always wonder what it would be like just to take a brief journey through that era.
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so cute! i love the shoes.
xo Alison
Love the top, I'm always looking for lightweight options now that summer is here
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Love the top, so pretty! Looks great on you!
-Kayla, Style and Caffeine
so simple and effortless! i love your style, your blog is awesome! keep up the good stuff and ill be back for sure!
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Beautiful!! LOVE the blouse!
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I love blouses like that, been looking for one of my own!
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I'm in total agreement with these comments, that blouse is beyond cool!!
especially the cool shoulder detail!
Abi. X
Wow, what an amazing blog :) I really love your photos and your blouse is amazing!
Thanks for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments. They brought smiles to my face :)
@notjustmedical: I think Zara might have similar blouses to this one.
Your blouse looks awesome paired with your denim shorts! I especially love the color of it. Thanks for commenting us by the way.
I followed your blog :)
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Fantastic blouse, I love it!SarahD:)
loved the openning of this post
killer legs by the way
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Girl, I must tell you this... your legs are hell sexy!!
You look fabulous!
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I love that blouse so much! I'm obsessed with historical fashion, so yay for that fashion plate. I love how you've dressed it down so much. Really works for me. Love. It!
As for your question, I got my necklace as a gift from my boyfriend. He got it at a local record/jewelry/card/gift shop. :)
love the edwardian and the viktorian era. long time has passed since them, i still love the blouses. your's is really pretty, i wish to have those in my closet :)
Just stumbled across your blog and lovee your look! you made that vintage blouse look so expensive <3
Loved galliano's spring 2010 show...in fact, i was lucky enough to be there in Paris at the same time!!
also, I'm headed up to Canada tomorrow! I'm actually going to vancouver, but I'm still so excited!
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Amazing outfit, you look gorgeous!
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I love this outfit, your blouse is nothing less than adorable!
Lovely pictures!! So cute. :)
loving the history lesson, and loving your look! great blog =)
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I love your wonderful outfit, you look beautiful. Great and i follow you now... perhaps you will follow me, too?
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I love the blouse, I'm always a sucker for full sleeves. I really like how you paired it with cut-offs to give the look a little edge.
I love you blouse, its very pretty
How amazing are the Victorian Era dresses! so much work was put into them, they pay sooo much attention to detail. Amazing
Vanilah xx
Such a classic and cute outfit!
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really nice:):)
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Love the blouse with the shorts and the flats!
Thanks guys for the lovely comments. I feel the same way about the blouse ;)
@ORIGINAL SEED: I'm glad you enjoyed the little history :)
@Meg!: I would love to be able to visit that shop to get a necklace just like yours. It's so beautiful and unique
@The Fashion Society: I can't believe your got to see that show in Paris! Jealous! Welcome to Canada. I haven't been to Vancouver myself, but I heard it's such a beautiful beautiful city. Maybe a road trip this summer
@Vanilah: Oh yes, I wish I would be able to get my hands on one today. But I would have nowhere to wear it. Ha!
Thanks for commenting everyone. Do come by more often :)
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Love, johanna
Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm very new to blogging so it's really nice to have some new visitors.
I love your blog! This outfit is beautiful, I especially love the light flowy shirt. So perfect for summer.
you look really gorgeous!
I have this costume book from all the different eras (OKAY I STOLE IT FROM THE SCHOOL'S LIBRARY BUT SHHH! I'm going to give it back in the new year! I swear!) and it's so amazing (hence why I stole - ahem, "borrowed" it for an extensive time). I wouldn't mind if guys dressed in those long coats these days! ;)
And you look so adorable. Your pictures have so much energy!
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Thanks for the lovely comments!
@Kendra: I'm pretty new to blogging too. How are you liking it so far? I enjoy it lots. I'll definitely stop by you again ;)
@Lexy: Hahaha! I'll be sure to tell no one ;) What's the book called? And the guys definitely looked dapper in those coats. I'll be stopping by you again soon.
the vintage blouse is incredible, what a great find! the detail on the shoulder is fantastic
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I love this outfit, that blouse is gorgeous and goes so well with the cut offs!
Christina
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Thanks Christina :)
Thanks Doreen :)
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