Monday, July 4, 2011

Back Yard Glam-ping

After being back home long enough to count the actual number of mosquito bites accrued during our camping trip, I am reminded that backyard glam-ping is the best camping of all :). Besides being virtually insect-free, one can wear vintage (white linen vintage, no less). Erm, okay, excuse me as I go back to trying to create my own little faux-Riviera experience in the yard, with the aid of the new canopied swing & some good reads (including the Land Girl-related book, "Sucking Eggs," alongside the first contemporary magazine I've bought in a LONG time...Elle Canada).  Happy 4th of July to my American friends! :) PS: does anyone know why my photos are uploading all pixelated lately? I never had this problem before--didn't change a thing on my computer or camera.  Wonder if it's a blogger issue/change??



Outfit details: 1930s linen skirt; 1930s inspired plaid halter top.




19 comments:

  1. TheBlackPinaforeJuly 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    great outfit adorable

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  2. RubyJuly 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    You look great! Blogger has been having a bunch of photo issues, it could be. I just have problems with getting them posted to blog after uploading...they keep issuing a fix, but it is still an issue. Oh and do try the Off brand clip on bug repellant. Not stylish, but works!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I can't explain why but I am having the same problem with the small images on my blog, but when you click through to the larger versions they are fine.

    Love the check material in your halter top by the way.

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  4. Lina SofiaJuly 4, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    simply gorgeous! Looks like it calls for a Pimms!

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  5. KittyBonkersJuly 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Ooooo, what a lovely outfit!! I wish I had a swinging chair in my back garden to read on!

    Kitty x

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  6. Marie July 4, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    What a terrifically gorgeous top!

    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
    June giveaway

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  7. BaronessVonVintageJuly 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks for the info on blogger (and the kind words on the post), gals! The fabric is from the Happy Camper line of fabrics...I actually have plans to make kitchen curtains in this same 30s inspired plaid (AND I already have another blouse in the same fabric, too). CLEARLY, I have an obsession with it!

    Ruby: I thought I had used the spray Off liberally, but missed my ankles, so they are polkadotted with bites. MUST look into the clip on thing. Thanks!

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  8. Miss Tami LeeJuly 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Ugh my pictures look awful right now too. I thought it was my crappy computer screen but maybe it's a blogger issue if others are having trouble as well.

    I really do like reading contemporary magazines every now and then. My favs are Vogue (I LOVE high fashion..so ridiculous) and National geographic :)

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  9. thatdamngreendressJuly 5, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    ugh- I hate mosquitoes. definitely up for the the elegant lifestyle of reading in the backyard!

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  10. Penny Dreadful VintageJuly 5, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    You gorgeous girl xx

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  11. Salsa Von LeopardJuly 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Another lovely outfit!! The swinging chair looks perfect for relaxing with a good read :D

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  12. laurenJuly 5, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    this outfit is so fantasic & flattering!

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  13. BaronessVonVintageJuly 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Thanks, dolls! That swinging chair was a birthday present for the mister from my in-laws, but I've pretty much annexed it, especially when I found out it can recline into a swinging bed type dealie. Hello, chillaxing!!!!

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  14. Andi B. GoodeJuly 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I really love this outfit. =D Backyard glamp-ing sounds good to me!
    -Andi x

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  15. Couture Allure Vintage FashionJuly 5, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Reading in a shaded swing is my idea of perfection....without the mosquitoes of course!

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  16. iLiveinmyLabJuly 5, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh I love the blouse!!!! Backyard Glamp-ing is the best way to "camp" to me!!!

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  17. TashaJuly 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love that halter top! So cute!

    We ended up not going camping this weekend which is just as well, as it was ridiculously hot here on Saturday.

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  18. Casey MauraJuly 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    You look so glamorous! :) I really love that halter top. I keep avoiding the outdoors entirely because of the bug issue... Bug spray seems to do nothing to the mosquitoes we have here! Ugh!

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  19. Lauren HairstonJuly 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love your outfit! I'm jealous of your shaded swing. I don't think I sold the idea of one well enough to the husband this year. One hasn't magically appeared in my lawn... :-/

    I'll have to check out the book--sounds like it would interest me!

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