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Before the Rain

September 11, 2013
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I appear to have been on a bit of a frock buying spree.

It wasn’t deliberate, but I do seem to have had quite a few new wardrobe additions recently. It’s probably time for a bit of a clear out to be honest.

In this case, I do apologise to you all, but I appear to have heralded the end of Summer by foolishly purchasing a floral Olivia dress from Swagger Joint at Pin Up Parade. I already have the oriental satin version, and I foolishly thought “Oooh, September often stays nice for ages” and the dress dropped through my door on Saturday under blue skies and fluffy clouds.

FLORAL DRESS ❤Dress – Swagger Joint at Pin Up Parade ❤ Shoes – Unisa❤

❤ Hair Flowers – Abilu Creations*❤

On Sunday morning I ran the Braydeston 5k, also under blue skies and fluffy clouds.

Then I went home, put on my new floral frock and headed into town for Cocktails. By the time I took these photos the world was a little more overcast. By the time we left the cocktail bar (which was about 3 cocktails after we should have left) the streets had been washed with rain, and it’s been like that ever since.

50s Floral Dress dress with pockets

Summer Dress

One of the great things about the Olivia dress is POCKETS! They’re not in the side seam, they’re in the front, so they don’t ruin the line of the dress, which I like, but they’re perfect for stashing your phone, or loose change on the way back from the bar, or a lipstick and a compact.

So, this dress looks like it’s very possibly Summers last Hurrah and we can now settle down to autumn tones, stockings, cosy cardigans, novelty tights and berets. I think I can probably get a few more wears out of it this year with a cardigan and stockings.

Thanks Summer it was great while it lasted.199

 

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  1. Anthea says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Such a lovely dress!

  2. MsNotWeirdAtAll says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:35 am

    You look like a princess 😉 The pattern is very adorable 🙂

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  3. Mim McDonald (@crinolinerobot) says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:41 am

    It looks really lovely on. The fabric is nice too – yours looks a less limey green than the one on the PUP website, and I prefer how it looks on you.

    • Gemma says:
      September 11, 2013 at 9:18 am

      It’s definitely not lime! It’s quite subtle really I think.

  4. Amy Hinchliffe says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:44 am

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    September 11, 2013 at 8:44 am

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  6. StepfordMan says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:47 am

    RT @Retrochick_uk: A New Outfit Post. I do apologise, I appear to have made it rain. //t.co/7f5JLz2omE

  7. Abigail Lucy Bruford says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Rove the dress! Thanks for the mention. I did a very similar thing with a tropical number in the sale! X

  8. Abigail Lucy Bruford says:
    September 11, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Rove the dress ha ha love even….

  9. Stacey Nightingale says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

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  10. Abigail Lucy Bruford says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

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    September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

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  12. Fashion__Agent says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Before the Rain //t.co/1AXFikE5UP #fashion

  13. mellucas35 says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:40 am

    RT @Retrochick_uk: A New Outfit Post. I do apologise, I appear to have made it rain. //t.co/7f5JLz2omE

  14. Fiona Pembroke says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:59 am

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  15. Sesame Clyde says:
    September 11, 2013 at 9:59 am

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  16. Ruby Wilson says:
    September 11, 2013 at 10:45 am

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  17. Sunae says:
    September 11, 2013 at 11:50 am

    What a lovely dress! Since summer is just starting here (31 degrees in September. Say, what?) I might just have to invest in a pretty Swagger Joint dress! xx

  18. Annie Tigwell says:
    September 11, 2013 at 11:59 am

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  19. LandGirl1980 says:
    September 11, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Lovely frock. I am all about the hurrahing for Autumn. Summer dresses be gone!

  20. Bonita Vear says:
    September 11, 2013 at 1:59 pm

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  21. Laura lou says:
    September 11, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Love love LOVE that dress! Stunning as always 🙂

  22. Ivyanna says:
    September 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Whata a beautiful dress. The colour and print is simply divine.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    //www.purrpleivy.com/

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    September 11, 2013 at 5:59 pm

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  24. Julie Aldred says:
    September 12, 2013 at 4:44 am

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  25. AbiluCreations says:
    September 12, 2013 at 11:05 am

    More blog love! thanks Retro Chick XXx

    //t.co/WPX6nqgrzY //t.co/3ERXwhTIyq

  26. vintagefrills says:
    September 12, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    What a beautiful dress! Pink and green together are my absolute favourite colour combination. I got a new floral dress last week too. I was expecting a bit more summer, but I think it is cosy cardi and tights time and the dress with have to make an appearance in the spring!

  27. Eva-Lynn says:
    September 16, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Damn girl, amazing as usual! x

    fashionistainthedark.blogspot.com

  28. Katty says:
    October 13, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Winter is back, but you look gorgeous.. 🙂 What a lovely colors and style.. Thanks for sharing.

    Best,
    Katty

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