Thursday, 27 August 2009

Belted in Black


Finally, I have a new camera! It's basically an updated version of my old one, so it didn't take long to get the hang of. It has a couple more megapixels than the old model, which means you get to see me in even greater detail (a decision I may come to regret!). On to the outfit....this dress is the same as in this outfit, however I have jazzed it up a bit with some fringing and vintage clips. As I mentioned in the previous Bally post, I recently bought an antique EPNS nurses belt, after much searching. I saw many beautiful belts which I would have loved, but never found one small enough for my waist. So, I started looking for one which could easily have some links removed, without spoiling the design. I got this belt for a very reasonable price, and allowed my father to expertly remove a couple of panels using only a hacksaw and ruthless determination. And a very good job he did too!





Shoes (New Look), dress (H&M), antique belt







36 comments:

  1. This dress is amazing! I love all the fringe around the top. And I love the belt too!
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  2. stunning!
    well,
    youve inspired my new post! ha ha ha
    i used to have black hair ... BUT
    it was NO WHERE near as gorgeous
    as yours! in fact it was hideous!
    but everytime i visit your blog
    i am so tempted to dye it again ♥
    it look soooooo pretty on you.

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  3. so immensely grateful for that comment you left. thanks to it, you have officially become my newest obsession. i actually want to be your friend.

    youve got amazing taste.

    XHANNA

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  4. What a gorgeous dress! I love all the details and that belt is really one of a kind! xxoxoxo

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  5. I just stumbled upon your blog for the first time and woah! This is almost like professional styling. Or, you know, very editorial.
    I am so in love with this outfit.

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  6. beautiful outfit. I love the fringe on the dress

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  7. your dress ios amazing ! And I love the way you've dressed your hair ! You're so elegant

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  8. Oh my goodness, you look simply spectacular! Such a fox! Your hair astounds me, it is so elegant.

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  9. love your style!

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  10. omg your waist is so tiny! you have an incredible body and I just love how you flaunt it in these lil black dresses and 1940's type of garb that accentuate feminine curves like yours! That belt is truly td4! such a find and love how u updated the dress by adding fringes..so chic!
    xoxo!
    -Gisela
    www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

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  11. You are so good with accessories! How do you do that? I'll say it again, I'm impressed. Love the rough but still very elegant look! You have such an unique look and it is very inspiring!

    Thank for dropping by my blog! And for leaving comments:)

    Cheers!

    www.mturafashion.blogspot.com

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  12. you have a cool look, the dress is so unique! me love :)

    xoxo

    new blog:

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  13. Fantastic!
    I love the belt (beautiful) and the accessories, but your hair and make-up really is what blows me away. Wow!

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  14. I like the look especially the accessories!

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  15. i love your outfit!
    great blog :)
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  16. congrats on the new camera honey,love that dress and the antique belt is STUNNING!
    xx
    marian

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  17. Truly stunning.
    That belt is exquisite.
    xx.

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  18. YOUR HAIR
    THE DRESS
    You look like a MODEL from the 1940's and modern twist to it, too! =)





    xoxo!!

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  19. wow, I really love the hardware and fringe!

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  20. you are always so beautiful...

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  21. your hair is amazing!
    how do you get it like that?!

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  22. you are gorgeous!!!
    sooo tall
    lovely outfit
    is the belt metal?
    its to die for!!
    xx

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  23. Patty Ann- Thanks for the comment, I'm not that tall! Yes the belt is metal, it is Electro Plated Nickel Silver (EPNS), like most nurses belts from that era.

    Tiffany - my hair is really thick and quite long, so getting a lot of volume is easy for me. Sometimes I backcomb too, and I always use a ton of hairspray!

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  24. i love your belt; and i must say, you are quite stunning! you remind me of a 50s pinup girl (in a good way!)

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  25. LOOKIN GORGEOUS. LOVE IT






    XX
    CHICMUSE

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  26. You are unbelievably beautiful, outer-worldly, and I'm not complimenting you it's true. And the belt is amazing, great, great find!

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  27. That dress is amazing! I am happy I came across your blog!

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  28. Adore the belt...you have a great style aesthetic.

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  29. Oh my word... the fringe and the clips make this dress a complete and utter showstopper. You could sell this dress by the millions... I swear!!!

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  30. OMG I would kill to see a tutorial of you making that hairstyle come to life!! I have quite an obsession with geisha/maiko style and just can not figure out how to reproduce a half decent likeness of their hair! Yours is perfect! Keep up the amazing style!

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