Saturday, July 30, 2011

Cabin Fever, Part Three: Seeing Spots

Inspired by 1920s vintage cartes de visite bathing beauties, I donned a pair of 1920s canvas bathing/beach shoes, a polka dotted bandeau (which matched the lichen-spotted rocks!), and a black cotton tank top + shorts combo that I hope adequately "passes" for a 20s swimsuit :).  The beach shoes are destined for the shop, but I just had to try 'em out. FUN!



























36 comments:

  1. Miss RayneJuly 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Wow its a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty

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  2. DebiJuly 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    LOVE this look! And those beach slippers are so cute!

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  3. LandGirl1980July 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love this!! You always look so spot on!

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  4. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love these photo's SO much! You looks so beautiful and I want those shoes. What size are they? x

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  5. BaronessVonVintageJuly 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    WOW, Miss Rayne...best compliment EVER. Thank you, everyone!!!

    Kelly-Marie: I have to double check precise measurements but they fit my size 8 US feet with ease! They have some wear to them, but are great for photoshoots!

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  6. DakotaJuly 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh, I'm just in love with all your lake shore outfits!! I second Miss Rayne; you look so striking and authentic in this glamorous little '20s look. And how I adore your gingham pyjamas from yesterday, too!!

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  7. iLiveinmyLabJuly 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Fabulous swimsuit! I love it, it's gorgeous! Those shoes are fab too!

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  8. BaronessVonVintageJuly 30, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Dakota, thank you!! Can't wait to see your own seaside pics!

    iliveinmylab: can you believe it's NOT a swimsuit?? I faked the look with shorts and a tank top!! Much less itchy than real 20s wool! I'm STILL on the hunt for the perfect 30s repro suit, though....

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  9. Frollein von SofaJuly 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Wow !!! You look so beautiful !!!!

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  10. Miss MatildaJuly 30, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    you are too cute for your own good xx

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  11. Lauren HairstonJuly 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I wouldn't have known it wasn't a swimsuit! Love the ensemble.

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  12. RubyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    As always well done! You look smashing! I truly wish I could find such wonderful period clothing as you manage to do! xx

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  13. iLiveinmyLabJuly 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    NO WAY!!! Looks great together! I would never survive in a real wool suit, it's far to horribly hot and miserable here for that so I'll stick to my stretchy elastic based fabrics :) And don't worry we will find you the PERFECT 30's repro suit... if it kills us!

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  14. art deco dameJuly 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Fantastic!

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  15. Jean Jean VintageJuly 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I am sort of flabbergasted by how great this shoot is! Seeing you wearing all your vintage beauties is really fun but this swimmy suit post is just the best!

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  16. BaronessVonVintageJuly 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    THANK YOU so much!!!!

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  17. avintagespirit (Lizzy)July 31, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Oh, how I love those beach shoes! They are amazing. You look like you've just stepped out of the past for a swim in the present :)

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  18. Sara KristiinaJuly 31, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Ahh fabulous swimsuit! Those bathing shoes are so cute :)

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  19. Andi B. GoodeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    You tricked me with the 'swimsuit' too. It definitely passes well! And those shoes. Oh my. You look stunning as usual.
    -Andi x

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  20. Dizzy DameJuly 31, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Love!

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  21. Zoë WintersJuly 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Those boathouses are the cutest! I'm such a sucker for wee boat/beach houses, or any kind of row of odd coloured old houses! You look great in your shorts and vest, and those cute shoes! A stunning outfit just like every time I pass by! Zoë x

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  22. WendyBJuly 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Adore the shoes. They make the look!

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  23. Sydney B.July 31, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    You look amazing! Right out of a 1920s bathing photo. Your bathing shoes are incredible!

    ~Syd

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  24. Aimee and HarriettJuly 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    this outfit is ingenious! looks so chic too, love it love ittttt! Aimee xx

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  25. BaronessVonVintageJuly 31, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Wow, thank you, lovelies!!!! I really had fun with it..glad I didn't look too silly!

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  26. MaryJuly 31, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Modest but sexy. Love it.

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  27. Casey MauraAugust 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my goodness--darling!!! Especially that you are wearing the beach shoes--you seriously look like you just stepped out of an old photo. :)

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  28. NancyAugust 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Adorable, beautiful as usual. Perfect poses, perfect accoutrement!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    What an adorable alternative to a swim suit with board shorts! Super cute!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Oh la la !!!!! Baronness you are stunning !! So chic :)

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  31. AkissfromthepastAugust 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    i can allready hear charleston. you should have also the umbrella ;) this blog is nice i love vintage things!

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  32. Emily & GracieAugust 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    yesyesyes. The tank/shorts combo definitely works and those shoes are so so great! Where on earth did you find them?
    xxGee

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  33. LaurenAugust 3, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    You look so gorgeous in these photos!

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    Wow you look amazing and this swimsuit is just... WOW!
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  35. ConstanceAugust 7, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    so cute!!!!
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  36. EmilyAugust 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    So cute!!

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