For the last few days Atlanta has been blessed with absolutely gorgeous weather: 70 degrees, sunny, low humidity (a rarity in Hotlanta), a gentle breeze. Spring has not yet sprung. We'll still dip down below freezing and curse the cold a while longer, but this respite is dreamy.
I figured this was as good a time as any to fold up my mostly-black winter attire and put on some color. So...hellooo bright red skirt and blue and white stripes... and most importantly, the basket! I've always wanted to use a basket as a purse ever since I first laid eyes on Dorothy and Toto, but I never found the right one. This is from a lovely thrift store in Athens, GA called Dynamite- though originally I believe it was made for American tourists in Mexico (the rafia spells out Pueblo Nuevo around the sides). I've always been a fan of kitsch.
This entire outfit actually reminds me of a present-day Dorothy. All I'm missing is Toto and my ruby slippers.
Earrings: Heliotrope, Shirt: H&M, Skirt: AA, Basket: Dynamite, Shoes: Rainbow
LL
51 comments:
I love it, Lar!
Well, Toto, ruby slippers, and some pigtails. But glad you didn't take it that far. You look stellar, and the basket purse is a riot!
Dorothy's got nothing on you!!! You look great! Now click your heels and say, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home" :-)
Lauren that whole outfit is perfection! I'm loving those shoes and that adorable basket. Gorgeous!
Awe I love this outfit and those shoes are killer! As Kelly Kapur from the office would say, "It's Ammmmaaaazzzing"
Cute basket! I'm a fan of all things kitsch, too.
I have that AA skirt in the same color, but I always wear it lower on my body. I'll have to experiment with the higher-waist look when I get home.
im lovin the red and the stripes!! thanks so much for the vintage shops info, i will let you know how they go! :)
I love the stripes! I'm such a sucker for a striped top. And the red skirt is perfection. I love it.
Hi there-you look gorgeous my dear, that red skirt is hot!!
Aw I love that! ♥
i'm loving this look on you! that skirt and shirt look amazing together!!!
you look so good its not even fun :p hehe- i dig the outfit. and the bag adds the extra inch of style. and the beautiful smile on that!
have a great week!
That tone of red looks fab on you, L. And I particularly love the shoes...
btw. i finally added you to my favs. thought i'd done that a year agoo.. take care
i love love love this! such a cute summer outfit...and with your 70 degree weather why the heck not!
great color combo.. ADORE the shoes and the bag is so cute :)
i love love your shoes. i need a pair now. you gals are bad influence for my wallet.
No offense to Cath, but this may be my favorite out of all the many gorgeous, creative outfits that you and your beautiful sister have posted. Maybe it's because I thought I WAS Dorothy when I was 4...or maybe it's because I love stripes and Gladiator heels in equal measure...or maybe it's both! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration ladies...love it!
XOXO
You look amazing!! I love the nautical-inspired colour scheme and stripes, but you made the look so unique with the beige lace-up heels and the basket. Sheer perfection.
Hello sunshine!
Although I do lament winter every year, it does make for a great event come early spring-everyone is so happy that they don't have to wear a coat that they dress in really fun and cool stuff. And how come sailor stripes always look better on girls than sailors?
Your ruby slipper alternative is so fierce, I can't stand it!!! The high waist action and stripes of this outfit is so fab.
LOVELY!
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That outfit is absolutely aborable! I especially like your shoes.
Awwww, your shoes are TOO CUTE!! Lurve it.
Cuuuuuuuuute. Love the kitsch basket.
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Oh, I am insanely in love with your nouveau-Dorothy look. That skirt is so sexy on you, too!
i really love this look.
Really like the combinations here, the colors and stripes and shoes all work so well. Nice!
I fancy that!
greatttt outfit =]
xx
what a hot outfit! i love the colors and you look so long and lean!
I love the outfit. The combination is awesome.
So envious of this awesome outfit--who doesn't love a sailor look? & that purse, what a find.
I so dig!
Though, I think you'd elongate the line of your body if you wore the high waist at least 4" below your bust line. I think it will create a more fluid line. DIG the nude shoes!
Lar you are super adorable!!!! i absolutely love this outfit.. the colors are perfect!
-issa
Super cute basket!
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The basket is perfect, I bet it makes a great purse too! Easy to find all your stuff!
Oh that's a great outfit. It all works so well! I really like the shoes and the bag.
Take care and have a great weekend dear :)
I love your skirt! You look absolutely adorable in this outfit! I've added you under "Beautiful People" on my blog. I would love it if you add me too!
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Thank you! xxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
First time commenter on your blog! I'm charmed by the fact that you're carrying a picnic bascket as a purse. Great outfit :-)
Having grown up in Kansas, I'm weary of hearing "Dorothy and Toto" references. But you just gave it a whole new association for me. Cute!
ah, you're so lucky! It's raining here and yucky! You look adorable! so cute.
That basket purse is BRILLIANT. I love it.
What a qute basket =)!
Love it <3 ;)
the weather hasss been great lately! I too have added color into my outfits, and I love love what you have assembled with a Dorothy/Nautical/Tourista look in mind :))
you look totally gorgeous!!!!
Hello!!! I am charmed with the very original and entertening purse these very handsome ( pretty)=)
This is ADORABLE!!
the red skirt is SMASHING!!!! Love the coloür!!! How the devil do you stay so svelte?! SPILL THE SECRETS!! xxoxo <3 Üdo
this look is so cute! i like your blog lets trade links yeah?
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