Sunset

August 2, 2012

The Golden Hour

When I got dressed and grabbed the camera in time for sunset, I told Miguel expressly that we weren’t going to do another floaty, hazy set of images, something that’s become a bit of a habit when visiting his dad’s house in the middle of the Portuguese countryside. Pah! As if that was going to happen! I’m not sure there is much else you can do in rolling fields full of tall grass – you try not swishing your skirt or dancing on your tiptoes as the sun goes down. Impossible!

Whilst waiting for the ‘golden hour’, Miguel and I set down our blanket and thumbed through our traveling copy of Wish magazine in celebration of the second batch going on sale today! Surrounded by sheep, I’m almost certain our situation couldn’t have been any more idyllic. Silence, aside from the familiar summer sound of bells around the necks of the roaming herd. The slow internet connection is a blessing in disguise when it forces you outdoors to appreciate simpler pleasures. x

Dress - YesStyle.co.uk | Shoes - YesStyle.co.uk | Bag - Chloe

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101 COMMENTS on Sunset

  6. Jess / Bohemia Heart - Reply

    So beautiful Carrie, I’m particularly fond of those sunglasses, they remind me of those vibrant, colourful ones from the 90′s (the movie Jawbreaker comes to mind!). Also totally smitten with that dress :)
    Beautiful photos, as always!

  7. Carina - Reply

    I love your sunset pictures,love your location brings me back memories from my childhood in a small town in Germany.you did capture the beauty of the simply nature.love your dress!!!

    Xo
    Carina
    Myfashionarchive.blogspot.comj

  9. Jennoelle - Reply

    This is one of my favorite posts from you, ever. The light, your dress, the whole hazy beautiful atmosphere–to die for.

  10. Olive (@oliveetcafe) - Reply

    Hi! I really love the way the sun is treated in your pictures, makes a lot of dreamy poses.
    I have also a question for the Wish magazine : do you plan on making a magazine each season? Thanks for your time you can answer me at oliveetcafe@gmail.com!

    I just received my copy of Wish, yesterday (I live in Quebec, a french province in Canada) and I squeeled of happiness. I made a strong coffee and went on my balcony, their was a little rain, so comfy and lets say I adore everything in your magazine!!! You are like «la main de Midas», everything you touch seems to turn gold!

  11. Jessica - Reply

    Beautiful! The light is amazing, and I love your dress. Polk dots make my heart happy. This post makes me want to get outside and enjoy the last bits of summer before fall rolls around. Thanks for the smile.

    Jessica
    http://loveadeline.com

  20. Rebecca - Reply

    Such lovely photos, it looks so beautiful there (as do you).
    Congrats on Wish Mag, I still need to order my copy!
    Rebecca x

  25. missecl - Reply

    Oh my god! This post is so beautiful <3!!! The pictures are beautiful. And you are right, sometimesnot having internet is a great idea. We need to realise there are beautiful things to do without our laptop. :)

  26. sara - Reply

    the 8th picture is one of yours most beautiful pictures..you’re gorgeous and it transmits so much peace and serenity! and i’ve finally ordered my copy of wish magazine yay!!can’t wait to read it!

  29. logsylou - Reply

    that places looks pretty appealing given that i write this from rainy manchester. and the dress is beauts too. enjoy!

  33. Sammy - Reply

    Honey, I love the dress! But the outfit defo needs a belt to define your waist line. Anyway, the photos are beautiful!

  38. serena - Reply

    Lovely pictures as always….I have a very similar bag but it’s not Chloe…I bought mine in a french market ;)

  44. Caroline - Reply

    This pictures are so beautiful, you’re my inspiration to try and get better photos for my blog, but you seem to find the best settings!! Jealous.

    allaboutthegirlblog.blogspot.com xx

  50. Lucy - Reply

    Beautiful dress my lovely! Not seen that one yet ;) Might have to steal hehe
    My gosh it really must be so lovely out there, I’d love to be transported there for just a sec and hear sheep bells instead of these bloody church ones hahaa (lorene couldn’t get over how loud and shirt they were haha)

    Come back soon please! xx

  58. Ashlee - Reply

    Love the flowy polka dot dress! Blessings in disguise are some of the best ones! Enjoy your vacation and time with your love and keep taking these amazingly hazy/idyllic images because they’re the best type of eye candy for someone stuck in the suburbs!

  64. Lucy - Reply

    Beautiful photos and location, lucky you!
    I also want to say a BIG thank you to you, Lucy and everyone else for my copy of Wish magazine! It is beautiful and I can see all the hard work that must have gone into it. It is going to be a real treat to read…I’m only allowing myself a couple of pages at a time because I hate finishing a lovely magazine! Can’t wait to try out one of your afternoon tea recommendations, a favourite hobby of mine!

    X

  65. Dorien - Reply

    Beautiful pictures! You look so pretty in this beautiful landscape! I am in love with your blog, it’s amazing and so inspiring! Following ;) !!!

  71. Astrid - Reply

    Ah, your photos are always so dreamy and beautiful, but you can still see the clothes and make up so clearly. I’ve been trying to get my outfit pictures just right… what setting/ f-spot do you usually use when taking photographs? Help! :~)
    Astrid Moet from http://theweeklystyler.com

  76. Agnes Deer - Reply

    Beautiful set of pictures! I love the hazy and dreamy style :) Tomorrow I’m leaving to my mom’s town which is in the north border of Portugal with Spain, it looks quite like your pictures sometimes!

  78. Evgenia - Reply

    The light is perfect for taking those hazy and dreamy pictures! Admittedly, I do start associating this style with your blog a lot, whether it is due to your writing or photograpy. :)

  96. Catarina - Reply

    Welcome to lovely Portugal! I started reading your blog a few days ago and, by chance, you happened to be just around the corner. Love the blog. Love the pictures. You’re very welcome to my beautiful Portugal. If you’re still in Alentejo I advise you to visit Marvão. That’s truly a fairy tale location…

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