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Some of my favourite ever dresses have been the ones found on eBay or Etsy for about £3, and this is one of them. Shortened from almost-ankle-length, this button-up corduroy dress is extremely casual, the kind of thing you can lounge about the house in..and as my housemates will confess, that is one of my favourite activities!
A new go-to for when I don’t know what to wear to uni in the morning. Not bad for under a fiver, eh?! In typical Carrie fashion, I paired it up with everything I could find in my house that was the same colour, from my shiny patent flats, a pair of burgundy faux-glasses, and a leather bow. I clearly have no problem with looking a little ‘matchy matchy’…
There was no special occasion, I had a few errands to run and found myself in East London with Miguel, who was photographing the beautiful old buildings that surround Brick Lane as textures for a film he is making set in the second world war. I don’t even pretend to understand the complexities of turning modern day London in to a bombed-out 1940′s version, but his coming to bed at 4am most nights proves that it’s rather hard work indeed. I’ll keep you updated ; )
I’ve hardly left my computer either – it’s dissertation time at the moment, so time to pop on that burgundy dress and get writing! x
And the winner is…
Before I go..the winner of the Audrey Grace $100 gift card is Emma from Somewhere Else is Better. Congratulations, I’ll be getting in touch!




Dress - eBay | Bag - French & English Confectioners Tights & Bow - American Apparel | Shoes c/o Le Bunny Bleu Glasses - Bonlook






Matchy-matchy is not my thing, but it looks so cute on you! You’re even matching the doors!
This outfit is great! I love the dress, it looks so comfy x
You are so gorgeous! I simply love your blog.
I would love to have a visit from you.
Xoxo,
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Love the dress!
Step into Estherina’s World
That colour is perfect on you. Also love how its hemmed slightly longer at the back! Gorgeous photos of the area too
xxx
Haha, yes – something that occurred by accident, but I like it, too! x
I agree, all my favorite dresses are second hand, I love having items no one else does!
Super cute outfit, love the dress!
you look amazing! as always<3
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Gorgeous!
your bow is too cute! love the burgundy color!
xo, Tina
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Burgundy really compliments your skin tone, those shoes are to die for and the little touch of the horse’s head pin on your lapel is so lovely. Gorgeous outfit!
Jem xXx
pretty color and I love the photos too!
letiziabarcelona
Only 3??? It is so gorgeous! And I love the matching stuff.
xo
Angie
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Wow that colour looks gorgeous on you!
This dress is SO pretty. You wear it so well too, totally compliments you.
As always, mega jealous of your amazing photography
My fave blog for photos
x
Mel
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Gorgeous pictures – wonderful styling – especially pic #5 is brilliant…
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I love the blue puese! It adds an unexpected pop of colour!
You’re so classically pretty Carrie, I love all your vintage finds. Etsy is full of them
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x
You look so lovely! The colour really suits you and the dress is so pretty x
love your outfit!! you look stunning!
Nice picts! This burgundy color suits you very well! It’s in harmony with your hair^^
My goodness .. please send it to me when you’re tired of it <3
I really wonder, what do you think is too short for a skirt? Paired with nylon tights or stockings, at least until it gets hotter outside .. I'm about 5'3" tall, and my legs are rather chubby. Does the fingertip rule count even for us without nice legs?
xx <3
I love the dress (and the streets of London)! Hugs from Sweden.
Hola, como siempre estas guapisima y los fotos son preciosas. Tiene mucho estilo, cuidas mucho los detalles; lo dicho enhorabuena por la web, me encanta. Hasta lueguito.
ok, I’ll defiantly need to start buying on Ebay.
Loved your dress. Looks really nice on you.
You look so beautiful and I totally love your dress and those patent leather flats! Lovely!
xx, Susann
the contrast between your bag and your dress is perfection! and i love the glasses–they add a cute, quirky touch
You can’t go wrong with burgundy!
Ana
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That dress is such a gem and a steal of a deal! The bow accessories are the cherries on top. Super cute as always, Carrie!
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Very cute outfit!
Loving the shoes and hair bow–I need ot put more effort in with my hair–I am way too lazy.
On ebay I found my all-time favorite things, from a few pounds blouses to designer frocks I was lusting over the previous season, it’s such a life saver when you’re trying to stay on a budget
And good luck Miguel, I know how it feels when you’re filmmaking and going to bed so late every single night… I still do that >_< I'm sure the result will be jaw dropping in the end, keep it up!
Hugs,
Ale
x
Seriously not bad for under a fiver! I never think about Etsy as a source of clothes. I don’t think I’ll be getting any work done this afternoon now…
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carrie, you are the cutest. the end.
Absolutely gorgeous photographs once again! Dress looks lovely on you, wish I had more patience to explore ebay! Definitely just a ‘price lower to highest’, ‘buy it now’ kinda gal! x
Hey there, absolutely gorgeous look you have there, and loving those tights, very zesty colour. The photographs also look great just wish mine were half as good.
wonderful dress and hair-bow
Wow, you are always so lovely. That dress is so good too!
You look so nice on that dress.
Your dress is adorable and these pictures are so lovely
Faith Wall
Matchy-matchy is what I do best, I’m mismatch impaired, really! Hahaha!
But even if you wore all burgundy, the blue bag gives the look a fun touch!
Girls that glitter love the dark
xoxo
so pretty and classic!
Love your hair in this and the burgundy dress, I have an obsession with the colour!
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your photography is a stunning as you and your styling. simply beautiful x
Pretty look! I love that color combo. And beautiful photos as always
xx
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Brick Lane is the perfect matchy-matchy backdrop to your look. I love corduroy, burgundy and ebay, so this post is like an all-time great to my mind! And Miguel’s activities certainly sound interesting… if long hours!
this is the cutest look ever! burgundy is definitely your color
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
You look beautiful and Miguel’s photos are stunning as always.
I love shirt dresses. Yours is especially pretty.
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Love the dress, it’s so adorable! Your photos are always so perfect and dreamy too! Great post! x