>Ah! Rain! It was thundering and lightening and raining this morning and afternoon and I was in HEAVEN. We don’t get much rain here, so every time it rains I get in an utterly romantic and artistic mood! Despite my cravings for closeting myself up and playing with wools and listening to the Amelie soundtrack, I had to get a lot of shipping and business stuff done today, but I did let out my inner francophile with a nautical French look.
The jacket is vintage from the 1940s- it actually was a trade from a lovely friend who has since moved to Spain. I think it was meant to be- the inside is embroidered with what were my pre-marriage initials!
The pants, of course, are my worn to death pair of the Smooth Sailing trousers. They’ve become my wardrobe staple! I really need to make up another pair for myself.
The blouse is a short sleeve sweater purchased last summer from Charlotte Russe, a teenage chain clothing store.
The shoes are vintage, from a friend
The hat actually was my mom’s from the 1970s! It’s got a few moth nips, but it’s my favorite rainy weather hat.
Since a couple of you asked for pics of my hair when it’s not styled, here’s a front and back shot. Excuse the stupid face… I think I was mid-sentance, but the pic shows it better than the others I snapped :)
Tomorrow’s my birthday so I am taking tomorrow and the weekend off. See y’all back online next week! Hope you have a great weekend!
Comments
13 responses to “>First Rainy Day of Autumn!”
>I love your Parisian chic look! The pants look great. I really must get that pattern and make myself a pair some time! Thanks for the taste of the play suit. The print is so cute and I love the rick rack!
>love that jacket with the pants!
>Happy birthday up front! Thank you for the hairpictures (it is a layered!), Though different from the curly look, this is a great as well.
>Love the look–those trousers really are staples! Love it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a fantastic birthday weekend! And I can't wait to see your new project! I always find your sewing so inspirational! Did I ever tell you that it's because of your blog that I got into blogging in the first place? :-)
>Oh my gosh your outfit is inspiring. The dress in the background is beautiful, are you going to offer a pattern for it, or sell the dress on your site? Please, please, I love it.
>Just yesterday I found out another blogger who shares your same birthday so thought you'd like to visit her & share greetingshttp://www.jodielejeune.blogspot.com/Meanwhile, have a happy birthday -love your outfits… so very Francaise!
>I love your ensemble. Soooo cute!!!!Happy Birthday!!!
>Vive la France ! Great outfit.
>AWESOME! OUI OUI, Paris, J'adore cette ensemble!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
>You look adorable! I miss you!HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lots of love from us all up north.
>That taste of Autumn also put me in the mood to sew, and have a fabulous light show in the background. Very cute outfit! I love seeing you dressed up in them the way they should be. Val
>Happy birthday! Welcome to the 30s — I've actually enjoyed my 30s, so far, more than I did my 20s, and I hope you do, too! By the way, your French rainy-day outfit is great; so chic and comfy-looking!
>Your outfit is fantastic! Loved the wide legged trousers so much and happy b-day as well.xxMarielsCastle