Still Lovin’ Lover…
You’d never guess that these pictures were taken at a festival, right? Serene and beautiful…but what you can’t see are the hundred-odd people attempting to break the record for skinny dipping in the lake opposite. Ahem. Still, I had my pretty dress and floral crown on and a few dangly bits weren’t going to stop me from taking some snaps on a boat!
It didn’t take me long to get my sea legs – my rowing buddy Lucy and I were rather proud of ourselves as we made with ease towards the swans. Unfortunately they didn’t fancy our company, so we floated about until we were the last boat on the lake. So, what kind of festival has boating and skinny-dipping, I hear you cry! Wilderness, of course. We were there on behalf of Barbour, and after a warm day wandering the festival in our wax jackets, we decided to shed them in favour of something a little lighter. But more Barbour banter very soon, let’s talk about the dress…
This is another number by Lover that I managed to snap up on eBay! It’s a size too big (in my opinion, meaning I’m allowed to cram in more yummy festival food), but is so charming – I think I remember seeing Zooey Deschanel wear the very same one a few years ago, which can’t be a bad thing! It couldn’t have been more perfect for lounging by the lake. And it’s practically the rules to wear a floral crown at a festival, so I obliged and wore one that I made whilst in America in pinks, baby blues and light yellows. I liked to think I was a little more unique than the other flower-adorned festival goers, with my unique creation, but I seriously underestimated how well the folk at Wilderness do dressing up – next time I’m packing a lot more glitter and feathers! x
Dress - Lover | Shoes - Mulberry | Crown - DIY
Such a wonderful dress, Carrie – I believe it is the most perfect shade of “baby-blue” – and such gorgeous surroundings!
This is probably just me but, the photograph of you in the boat instantly reminded me J.W Waterhouse’s painting of The Lady of Shalott due to it’s ethereal, romantic qualities.
Best Wishes,
Tara
You look simply stunning! The flower crown is really pretty too!
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That dress!! Oh, it’s just perfect color, perfect length, perfectly cut… There’s truly something dreamy in your photos, thanks for sharing!
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I am quite glad you kept going with taking your photos despite the amount of “dangly bits” around. Hehee. I really adore your hovering hand over the water photo, so beautiful.
you look so pretty ! you´re kind of the lady of the lake
xo, Alma
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You look etherial, totally stunning. I love your flower crown, a pretty perfect outfit! and great photos too.
Jo. x
Perfect setting for a perfect outfit! Your shoes are darling!
x Aliya
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We have always loved your photography.
But anyway, on with the post. Amazing take on festival clothing. Being a 60′s girl and all, I cant see myself sporting shorts and whatever the typical festival go-er wears. But this is something I could seriously wear.
Love the DIY crown as well, check out our DIY posts too!
Ammie xx
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Wow! You’re photos are so beautiful! I would never have guessed that anyone was there, let alone a skinny dipping festival! I’m guessing you rather the floral crown than dangly bits! http://fauxsophie.blogspot.com
loos pretty! love your dress
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I love that floral crown! never mind what you wear, that floral crown is the star of the outfit!
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LOVE your floral crown! so pretty and feminine!
xxx
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LOVELY.
You always look so gorgeous! I really admire your dress. Perfect style and color. :]
Loving that flower crown on you! They always make me think of spring/summer time festivals too! -JB.
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oh my god that water shot! i am in love with it. also your floral headband skills should become an e-course or something! <3 m.
Amazing dress and shoes! I really like the ring in the flowers!
You are always very interesting photos!
Beautiful look!
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These are the cutest pics ever! x
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Ugh Carrie, how are you so perfect? <3
x
That really is a beautiful dress, you pull it off amazingly well! Hope you had fun at the festival!
x
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Magnificent Beauty. She is really looking like a princes.
top photo of this blog post is stunning! love the headband! xx
Reminds me of the Notebook! Beautiful!
Stunning! The floral crown is gorgeous.
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Those pictures are absolutely amazing, especially the colors, and I still really love those shoes <3
WOW!
These shots are simply breath-taking!
Sarah <3
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I love that dress. I remember being so smitten when I saw a photo of Zooey wearing it, so I bought a couple yards of fabric and asked my seamstress to copy it! Couldn’t afford the real thing, you see.