Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Time of No Reply


"Summer was gone and the heat died down, and autumn reached for her golden crown. I looked behind as I heard a sigh, but this was the time of no reply."

The above lyrics are from "Time of No Reply" by Nick Drake, one of my absolute favorite songs and definitely my favorite getting-into-that-perfect-autumnal-mood tune. Please listen to it if you never have, the song really is quite magical.

The heat has definitely died down a little. You can tell that the trees in my backyard have started shedding. The weather has been miraculous lately - in the sixties, crisp and cloudless. I am celebrating this delicious time of year by whipping out my favorite dress again and making it feel a little more seasonal.

I know it looks really blue in the pictures, but I promise it's mint green! These boots have been lazing in the back of my closet for months, and for some reason I felt inspired to put them on.

Have I mentioned how fantastic this blazer is?

The pattern is really amazing up close. I got this last Saturday along with another blazer! My desire for groovy nonblack blazers is gradually being satisfied.

Oh yes, the shed makes another appearance! But how have I managed to take pictures in the middle of the backyard without a living, breathing photographer to help me, you might ask?

Meet my new best friend. He is a recent addition to the family. I have yet to name him, but I can tell that he will be sticking around for a long time and shall be met with completely unadulterated adoration.

Vintage dress from Paris, vintage blazer, Hue tights, gifted belt, vintage Frye boots

Tonight I tried out for yet another play - Arabian Nights, an adaptation of One Thousand and One Nights (Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad the Sailor, you know the stories) for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at my high school. The audition was quite bizarre, but extremely fun, and the director seems incredibly cool. A callback list goes up tomorrow, so wish me luck!

56 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm kind of having regrets for not trying out. Poop.

emily said...

yes, goo luck! and i really love those boots... they're so beautiful. ;)

Sylvie said...

These photos are just stunning! I love the second, fourth, fifth...wait, I love ALL of them. Also, a truly lovely outfit, and I am so glad that you got that blazer! It looks fabulous on you. Also, good luck with callbacks!!!!!!! Tomorrow will no doubt be endlessly nerve-wracking.

C said...

I love that blazer!!

Rosie Unknown said...

I love the outfit, good luck, I hope you get the part you want!

Maria Confer said...

Beautiful photos.

Pretty dress color and I love the details of the blazer.

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Anonymous said...

I love that blue dress! What a pretty color <3
Haha I always sigh in envy when I see your hair. I love those curls.

Good luck with the play! :D

silly said...

Oh my goodness! That mint green dress & vintage blazer are the coolest thing everrrr

Anna G said...

It's so much easier to have a friend take photos. But I really love to have tripod for those times, I take pictures outside.

emma wallace said...

So nice and perfectly autumnal! I love the splash of green with all the oranges and yellows. Very artistic and gorgeous!

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Anonymous said...

love love love the color! and the blazer print is really fun, but still classic. gorgeous pictures!

guildedsecret. said...

great the contrast between your beautiful sky blue dress and the auburn leaves behind you!

xo.
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Grace said...

That blazer really is fantastic.

Love Grace.

Natalie Suarez said...

amazing photography. i love ur blazer. the whole look is perfect! :)

xoxo

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Valencia Lia said...

I adore your dress with those boots !! Its really a perfect match :)

Awww,you got yourself a tripod. It really helps so much in photos when no one can help you with them. heeee

And good luck for your play girl<3

Thalia said...

i love the detail in the photo that one sleeve from the dress is showing while the other is not!

Ruxandra said...

simply stunning photographs.

Parapluie said...

Wonderful boots!

faye said...

the scenery is lovelyy, and the boots
MMm! :D
x

Little Monarch said...

have I mentioned how fantastic you are?

Good Luck!

this wheel's on fire said...

That blazer is stunning! Fall is so wonderful when I'm in the mood :)

Andie said...

oh i hope you get into callbacks! :D
and i loveeee your blazer!!!!!! wish i could experience fall

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Sher said...

The dress is wonderful, it looks like the prettiest shade of seafoam green:)

andara violette said...

Une tenue superbe !

Sarah said...

This is my favourite colour at the moment- I adore your dress!!
Great vintage find! xx

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Love this look- it all comes together perfectly! Gorgeous background too :)

Helen said...

oooh good luck for the callbacks! i remember auditioning once for a a play when i was in year 8 (about 12 years old) and i was rejected and never auditioned ever again haha.

Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...

the aqua color is beautiful!

Lauren said...

im so jealous of your fall leaves - i dont have any here hhaha!

Georgia said...

Seriously, you didn't need to mention how awesome that blazer is. It's all in the pictures.
It would be mine

Bucca said...

that blazer is so so so pretty I am green with envy ;)

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Your dress is so pretty and I love it with the boots too.
P.S. My hair naturally is that way; I air dry--no blow dryer/spray, etc...I'm too lazy for all that!

asunlitday said...

Your whole outfit is gorgeous, especially the dress! I love the color. Good luck with your play (:

The Queen of Hearts said...

I'm in love with that luscious hair (and of course, huge Nick Drake fan over here).

Annie said...

hey, i'm finally back to blogging!

I LOVE THE BLAZER!
suits real well with the whole outfit!

love annie, xx

jessica said...

oh oh oh, perfect colours.
& GOOD LUCK !! fingers crossed.

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL. x

Athena. said...

amazing blog!
I adore Nick Drake,
xx

JadeRose said...

you take some really lovely shots, you've inspired me to bring out my SLR for a day in the park tommorrow :))

muchlove said...

cute dress!

Taylor Sterling said...

that color is magnificent on you!

Amber Lucas A Mused Blog said...

stunning color. Stunning! And, I love your new friend. I need one too! My boyfriend always tries to run and hide whenever it's "blog time!" Hahaha. He shall be replaced! whahahahaha.

OK.

Amber

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captain kimi said...

This colour is fabulous. It looks so good against your skin. Love you paired it with red (brown?) tights and the boots fit perfectly.

Christen said...

Almost fifty others have said the exact same thing, but I'll say it again. That color is gorgeous!!!

Clara Campelo said...

great look!
i love the dress.
xxx

the_time_is_grey said...

Connecticut looks so nice in fall !!!
and you look so good with this blazer...

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Isabel said...

Nick Drake is awesome! And I love how subtly the stripes on your blazer match the dress. Amazing.

Wynne Prasetyo said...

i love the color of the dress and the way the outfit is put together. (:

talia&lilyrose said...

Love this vintage dress ! You look perfect !!
talia

Rosalind said...

I think Nick Drake's music is amazing, and the lyrics you've chosen here are beautiful.
I think this outfit is so gorgeous. I would definitely wear that blazer! (And the dress, to think of it..)
The vibrant colour of the dress works well against the autumn leaves too.
Thanks for commenting.

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s said...

great boots!

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Anonymous said...

love your blazer! thanks for your nice comment on my blog:)

Anonymous said...

I love all your outfits!! where is the thrift/vintage store you work at? ive been trying to find a good one for forever!

rani said...

ravishing blazer!!!!!

Nancy Magoo said...

Swap hair with me?