Thursday 3 June 2010

Dearly Departed


I had an absolute blast playing around in Greyfriar's Cemetery today, where I experimented with some new poses, burst mode, and varying levels of light. Isn't this place positively haunted? Well, it's supposed to be one of the most haunted sites in the world. Apparently each year a skeleton surfaces after a particularly heavy rainfall, since back in the day they packed a few too many dearly departed beneath this grassy mound (which was once a valley). A section of it's even closed off because too many tourists were getting 'strange injuries' while inside it. Even if one doesn't believe in that sort of thing, it certainly adds some flavor to the city.

Anyways, the outfit: I love pairing a really complicated piece with something simple and neutral. This vintage beaded white 'vest' (? I'm not sure what else to call it ?) craves to be the focal point of the ensemble, so I stuck it with a black tank and mini. Let the vintage have the limelight.




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Vest: Herman Brown Vintage; Tank/Mini Skirt: H&M; Sandals/Messenger Bag: UO

Special thanks to Mr. Brilliant Bretton for teaching me how to make gifs!

16 comments:

Jesa said...

Fantastic!!

Mila said...

Oh I want those sandals badly!
beautiful photos as well.
xx

Taylor Sterling said...

I love your shoes and that vest is so sparkly and fab! I always wanted to try those pics that move! What did you use to make it?

MYCLOSETGARDEN said...

What a lovely outfit. The vest blows me away. What a lovely dress to explore a graveyard in.

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LUU H. said...

love the animation ! and the vest u have on is so adorable !

Sasha B. said...

your vest is SO adorable! and your shoes are super cute. lovely outfit. such a pretty location too!

Draft of Vintage said...

That vest is gorge- you look incredible! Umm, can we please go to the haunted graveyard when I come for a visit and can Brett teach me how to make gifs (because I suffer from computer illiteracy)? I have already started planning my outfits for Scotland- is that sad- or does it make me super organized? I'm lighting up (seriously I think I could power a hybrid car at the moment) just thinking about where I will be in a week and a half right now!

Sybil said...

gorgeous photos!!!! hurray for gifs!! :D

love the sandals and that exquisite vest!!! :D

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Andrea Eames said...

Great shots!

Yaary said...

very cute dress. i love it! classic and chic.
ohh and you have one of the most beautiful eyes i ever seen :D

Unknown said...

Wow, I love your veste!! Looks great!!

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What Would a Nerd Wear said...

what a fun photo location--and i LOVE those shoes!

Jen Hsieh said...

i love haunted locations, and you look beyond amazing in this outfit! i'm loving those shoes and ESPECIALLY that vest. the detailing is stunning :)

rachel red lips said...

your eyes look beautiful!

Estefany @ The Helmet Head said...

Nice blog! I love your outfit, especially your vest!

Raquel said...

I really really want your vest and your sandals!