Thursday 29 October 2009

Neo-Victorian


Whilst in Scotland recently, I had the pleasure of going around one of my favourite antiques centres. It's really close to where I stay, and is absolutely huge; I can easily spend hours in there. It's like a department store, but full of antiques. It was a struggle, but I was a very good girl this time and only came away with a few postcards, and this black lace collar.
The collar is a lovely example of Victorian tape lace, with only minimal damage. I pinned the collar to my dress using a newish brooch (which doubles up as a necklace), and wore purple lipstick to avoid looking too old-fashioned. Ooh and finally, my heels are recent additions to the shoe family. They're so gold and shiny, I can't stop looking at them. Yay!




Vintage dress, skirt (Topshop), antique lace collar, shoe (French Connection)








18 comments:

LaurenSchoon said...

Wow, I LOOOVE that top!

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WendyB said...

Stunning top. Great shoes too! Love the color.

Cassidy said...

that outfit is just DIVINE !
and the shoes !!!!!! :D

hanna said...

You have just brought amazing to a whole new level. i LOVE this outfit! X

Catherine said...

This is so gorgeous! Your lipstick matches it perfectly.

Unknown said...

loving this outfit it looks awesome xoxox

Isabel said...

That lace collar is honestly so beautiful! I love how this look is very frilly without looking too precious. The purple lipstick is definitely badass, too. :)

Macy said...

I love this outfit! You look gorgeou and that black lace is amazing!

Nubiasnonsense said...

Seriously you always have the best vintage peices you looks truly gorgeous

Gisela and Maury said...

Ooo i love it! and that white lace garment is gorge! Where did you go in Scotland and where is this antique shop. I often visit Edinburgh with my hubby because heworks there at times. Let me know, I'd love to visit this place you speak off. PS: I'd love for you to enter our very first contest, visit our site for details, should be fun!
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Fashion Cappuccino said...

The most beautiful lace shirt I've ever seen!! Those gold shoes! Wow! xoxoxo

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bisou-joue said...

wow !! This outfit is stunning ! I love your lace collar, this is amazing !
It reminds mea photoshoop from th french vogue...can't remember the mounth...

Anonymous said...

wow this outfit i gorgeous!

The Queen of Hearts said...

This outfit is beyondddddd -- seriously, you are in a league all your own.

Mtura said...

What a lovely oufit! And the golden shoes! I´m weak for golden shoes!Ah..

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