Milkmaid
It’s an odd thing, posting pictures of outfits on your blog. Some are simply taken as you’re going about your day, as the ‘What I Wore’ title might suggest, but others are more obviously planned – photoshoots almost. I can assure you that I don’t wander about in bare feet climbing trees on an average day, but as soon as I received this TBA Isobel dress in the mail from Rhiannon and Jamie of Silent Sundays, I knew exactly how and where I would photograph it.
This is where Miguel’s dad lives, out in the middle of nowhere in Portugal. I spent my time there playing games and watching TV, with car journeys to the beach where we ran from crashing waves and made friends with fisherman’s dogs (I took the film camera along with me, so you’ll see at some point!). The highlight was definitely the month-old kittens that greeted us when we arrived, I wish I could have brought them home with me.
Anyway, let’s talk about the dress. Not being stick thin, and the dress being a size L, it probably wasn’t as flattering on me as it would be on a model, and the stiffness of the fabric made it stick out in awkward shapes. But I’m sure if I popped on a pair of platforms I would feel a million times more confident. I had lusted after the dress since I had seen it in the lookbook, but not seen it on anyone other than a model, so I hope this helps if you were also interested in the dress!
Win a $75 Voucher
Unfortunately it has now sold out in the Silent Sundays shop, but luckily, Rhiannon and Jamie would also like to offer one of you a $75 voucher that you could spend towards something in the designer section (they have some amazing brands! TBA, Secret Squirrel, Family Affairs – heaven!!) or on their handpicked vintage items.
All you have to do is pop over and ‘Like’ the Silent Sundays Facebook Page and then leave a comment on this post letting me know what you’d buy with your voucher. The giveaway is open internationally and the winner will be drawn at random on the 15th of October. Boa sorte, as they say in Portugal ; )
P.S – If you like this ‘photoshoot’ of sorts, I uploaded more of the pictures on my Flickr that I didn’t post here in a bid not to look too self-indulgent!
Has to be the TBA Sinitta dress (http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-sinitta-dress-1) looks so easy to wear! A true wardrobe staple.
Those are such lovely photos! Very cute dress, you look wonderful.
I absolutely adore the 1970s WHITE JONI DRESS!! It’s divine!! It’s lightweight and airy material will be perfect for the humid Singapore weather! your pictures are lovely by the way!:)
I love the cry baby dress!! And I liked Silent Sundays on facebook!
I’d definitely buy this dress!!! http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-isabel-dress its my dream dress!!!!
I love the floral Georgia Skirt http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/vintage/products/yellow-floral-skirt
nice giveaway,thanks…and your photos are amazing,love them!
I dearly love the 1990′s Striped Martha Romper–I adore clothing that can be dressed up or down, depending on my mood. The photoshoot was aboslutely beautiful, by the way–I wish my photos came out looking as gorgeous!
i really love the vintage Ella Denim Smock Dress and the 1960s Lavender Kate Shirt Dress from their sale.
thanks for pointing me to this lovely website and shop <3
beautiful as always!
Portugal looks like heaven through your lens..
Big kiss from Tel Aviv
Maya
Beautiful, beautiful pictures!
I´d definitly go for the TBA Sinitta Dress (http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-sinitta-dress-1). I really how this dress plays with the contrast between dark blue and brown and the beautiful ruffles on its sleeves.
Would love to own the Floral Georgia Skirt!
love the martha striped romper. so adorable especially with the stripes and dotty mix.
beautiful pictures. xx
I just “liked” Silent Sundays on Facebook.
I would definitely buy the Secret Squirrel “Stargazer” dress with the $75 voucher!
I would get the Secret Squirrel Stargazer Dress if I win. These dresses are beautiful! Thank you for blogging about this amazing and gorgeous store – so now I know about it
I would definitely buy this one: http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/sale/products/secret-squirrel-counting-stars-dress
how could you buy anything else when there is a dress called “secret squirrel counting stars”???
Oh my those are some gorgeous dresses, think I’m in love.
My favourite has got to be the 1970s White Joni Dress. It’s absolutely adorable and would look forward wearing it on warmer days or pair it with a cardi and nice warm stockings.
I also liked their facebook page.
I’d definitely buy this lovely dress because I’m an amateur ballet dancer and the dress is SO perfect: http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-mira-dress
Hi honey:)I’m a fan in FB already and I would choose this one:
tba-isabel-dress
http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-isabel-dress
I love TBA and it would be a dream to have it!
Anyway, your photoshoot is wonderful:-)
besos!
I really like this top! http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/vintage/products/cream-lace-top
xxx
i liked on facebook as chris gee! id have to pick this dress: http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/sale/products/shirt-dress
Hi!
I always love the recommendations that u put up and this one is just perfect because I’ve been wanting a new dress, just like the ones this site have, so I’ll definitely spend it on the TBA Sinitta Dress. That will make my winter more enjoyable.
xo
I love these photos – the tones are colors are lovely, and they especially match the kitties
I’d love to get the Secret Squirrel Stargazer dress! It’s perfectly simple yet interesting and unique. nice fabric, too.
thanks for the opportunity!
really liking your photos…such vintage touch! i love this the most… http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/tba-viv-dress
I would go for this gorgeous number -
Lucretia Floral Maxi Dress.
Have fun in Portugal.
I don’t like this dress on you
It did not do your beautiful and attractive body justice
It just seems it does not fit right around the breast area.
And your are not even large in body size. My body is similar to yours, and we have to wear the “larger” sizes – imagine how unfair the fashion industry is.
ANYHOW
The pictures, the poses, your face, the kitten – everything else is SO SO SO PERFECT
i’d buy this *-* http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/vintage/products/flowy-black-floral-skirt
i’m betti
Wow this just became my never favorite website.
I love the floral georgia skirt. It is gorgeous.
I think I would put it towards the TBA Viv dress !
Ooh, how lovely! If I won, I’d pick the ‘Ella denim smock dress’
xoxo.
This dress for sure! http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/sale/products/secret-squirrel-stargazer-dress
x
I, like many of the other lovely people on here would buy this dreamy dress. Ahhh what it would be like to have money and not be a student! http://www.silentsundays.com/collections/designer/products/secret-squirrel-stargazer-dress
Lydia xx
wow. you’re gorgeous. love the dress and the pictures!
Hello!
I was wondering how you edited these photographs to give it that warm summery feel?
You look lovely by the way, the dress certainly isn’t unflattering on you!
x
This shoot is my favorite of your whole blog the pictures are so sweet and I really love the dress. it really inspires me
Thanks you for all that beauty
Did you use a photoshop action on these photos?
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