Monday, April 29, 2013

Petalhead



 This dress is one of the ones I bought when I was in England. It's homemade and has lots of lovely little details. It has bra holders on the shoulders. They are pieces of ribbon with snaps that fasten around your bra straps so they don't show. It also has two zips; one in the side and one at the back neck. I often forget to do the back one up because I'm not used to having two zips.


Dress: Saltaire Vintage Fair
Belt: Op shopped
Tights: K-mart
Shoes: Hunters and Collectors
Bag: Ménage a Trois Vintage
Headpiece: Op shopped
Cardigan: Op shopped



I love the bow and the bust gathers
 The vintage headpiece is one I op shopped recently for $2. It makes me feel a bit like a flower pot or something, but I like it.




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  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseApril 29, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    So gorgeous doll xx

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  2. giallodinylonApril 29, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    very nice! compliments;)

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    LiLLy

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  3. VixApril 30, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    That head piece is a terrific find, it looks gorgeous. I love finding dresses and catsuits with those bra strap things built in. x

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    1. Camelia CrinolineApril 30, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks! Yeah, they are so useful. My bra and slip straps are always hanging out.

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  4. Sarah JaneApril 30, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    The dress is just perfect. I love the delicate pink flowers against the white background. You always accesorize so well too. Very jealous of your wardrobe I am!! :) xxx

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    1. Camelia CrinolineApril 30, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      It's funny white and pink and delicate flowers are usually not my sort of thing but I love it too. Thank you!

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  5. Mariela SantillanApril 30, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    You look great! I love the detailing on the bodice.

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  6. TreesApril 30, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Wow! Beautiful frock. Also the headpiece is amazing & only $2? I need to go op shopping in Christchurch!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineApril 30, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      Thanks! Yes, you should. Op shopping in Chch is pretty good.

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  7. Louise McApril 30, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    That's such a pretty frock, 2 zips is a bit random though. X

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    1. Camelia CrinolineApril 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

      Quite a few of my vintage patterns call for two zips. I usually just ignore it and put in one big back zip because it seems pretty pointless.

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  8. Georgia RoseApril 30, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Ah I love finding dresses with those bra strap things, so handy. I wish more clothes had them. Also that headpiece is AMAZING. God, I miss Chch opshopping so much.

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    1. Camelia CrinolineApril 30, 2013 at 7:52 PM

      I know. My bra and slip straps are always showing. Even though I want to leave Chch really badly, I will miss the op shops so much when I go.

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  9. CurtiseApril 30, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    What a gorgeous dress, such a pretty print, and I love the detail on the bosom! I always appreciate the bra strap thingies too, I think it's a sign a garment is well made.
    What an adorable headpiece! I wonder what it would look like worn to the side? Though I very much like the Petalhead look as you have it here! xxx

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    1. Camelia CrinolineMay 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Me too. I think the bust gathers and bow may be my favourite thing about the dress. I have tried it on the side and I like it like that too.

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  10. KatApril 30, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    The bow is adorable!

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  11. KristaApril 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This dress is so spring sweet and the bow detail has all of us sighing! I love how you funk it up with those black lace tights. The little head piece is a unit find and doesn't it make you want to try and make one. How fun would that be!
    XXOO

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    1. Camelia CrinolineMay 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      It's funny because it's actually autumn here but the weather has been very spring-like, so I've been wearing my summer clothes still. It would be fun to make one. I think it would be pretty simple too. It's just fabric and netting.

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  12. Hollie Black-RamseyApril 30, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    bra holders? Brilliant!! I think I'm going to sew some into everything I own now!!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineMay 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

      Yep. They are super handy. You often find them in vintage dresses.

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  13. mispapelicosApril 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful dress, and head flower, ahhhhh.
    You are so unique, my dear friend.
    XXXXXXXXX

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  14. Miss Simmonds SaysMay 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    You're soooooo good at finding vintage hats!! I love the pretty dress petal head, lovely fabric and a perfect fit

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    1. Camelia CrinolineMay 3, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      What can I say, they seem to find me. Thank you!

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  15. two squirrelsMay 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    The pattern on the dress is divine, so so pretty. You always look gorgeous in the 50's dresses.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend sweet.
    Love V

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