I had a really enjoyable weekend, but Saturday was especially nice. I planned on spending the entire day drinking tea at my mothers and doing crafts, but after two hours of lazing around I felt that I needed to photograph my outfit. The colours of my clothing just fit the weather so nicely, I couldn't resist. So I put off learning how to make silk flowers and tried to find someone who would take pictures of me in the cold rain. However, I quickly realized that no one would go out in the miserable weather no matter how lovely my outfit was. Fortunately my little brother Connor happened to be visiting from my home town, Thunder Bay, so I was able to force him to do this undesirable task.
I'm wearing a cape by
Oh My Love, a shirt from American Apparel, a thrifted grey sweater, my favourite double sided velvet ribbon (made into bow tie) from Mokuba, and oxfords from topshop. Oh, and I bought this umbrella in London at this amazing shop called
James Smith and Sons Umbrellas Ltd. that has been around since 1830! The umbrellas are also all manufactured right there. It was a really interesting place, and I suggest going there if you're ever in London.
Connor was very kind to come and take pictures of me, but I have to say the entire experience was a bit of a disaster. We didn't have a good camera, so we had to use my old pink canon that only actually takes photos about half of the time that you press the button. Things went from bad to worse when it started to rain harder and the temperature dropped. To top it all off there was an actual professional photo shoot happening right beside me. So there I was posing (something I already feel ridiculous doing), while my brother attempted to take photo's of me yelling things like "uhhh this stupid camera doesn't work." And right beside me were two real models, a real photographer, and photographer assistants. Connor didn't have an umbrella, and the other photographer had someone to hold an umbrella over her head. It was too funny, I had to laugh at how pathetic I looked! However, in the end I liked how the photographs looked and I'm glad I put myself through the public embarrassment.
Sometimes you just have the brave the atrocious weather to capture a wonderful outfit. I love it. I used to hate the rain, but I don't let the rain affect my mood and outfit. I will dress up despite any weather. I adore that cape, it's divine. I'm a huge cape person. I was in love with my trench cape for the longest time, I wore it everyday! I want a nice umbrella. I just can't afford an expensive one right now, but thanks for the recommendation, I'll keep it in mind!
ReplyDeleteI love your little story about shooting right next to a professional shoot... what a coincident? I mean what are the chances? Thanks for visiting my blog by the way, I really appreciate it. I saw that you were commenting on Miss Moss's blog. The blogging community is so tight knit and everyone is so friendly and genuine!
Ah thanks for leaving such a nice comment. I love your blog so much, it really means a lot to me that you enjoyed my outfit and everything! You are such an inspiration to me. And yes, Miss Moss is amazing! I'm so happy to find bloggers that combine clothes and art so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the story about the real photo shoot, I thought it was pretty hilarious.
great photos. i want that umbrella
ReplyDeleteThanks Shereen. And thanks for the cookie recipe, my mouth is watering just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteReally great post. I find reading your blog very interesting. I am in love with trench coat for the longest time. I want a good umbrella. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Oh thanks for the feedback. I've just started so it's very helpful and encouraging. So you are very very welcome!
ReplyDeleteHi Caitlin, I love your new blog! you're on my blog roll now. My umbrella was broken last night so I'm intrigued by your lovely one from London, which I assume is top quality.
ReplyDeleteOh Claire it's so nice to hear from you. I'm glad you like my blog. I was actually just thinking of you last night as I was at my sewing class. I wish you were in it! are you taking anymore this spring?
ReplyDeletea worthy enterprise, especially considering the results! I'm glad you braved the public embarrassment for these photos, because you look so cute.
ReplyDeleteoh and I really adore your haircut, I'm trying to convince myself to cut my hair this way too.
Oh thanks so much Hila. I've had my hair a bunch of different lengths and this has been my favourite because it is short and cute, but you can still play around with it a bit.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I adore your blog. So thanks again for the encouragement.
I love the mood of these shots!!!Amazing!
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well I'm glad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these photos out and about in the dreary weather with your umbrella...so cute! I also love that cape...it's perfect! Glad you decided to take photographs of your outfit :)
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