Sunday, a family day. This week I had a huge surprise. I met up with my family and baby brother for dinner on his birthday. My other brother had long since been travelling the world with this girlfriend and had made appearances for family birthday’s via Skype. As we settled in for dinner on Thursday night, who should walk in the door but my brother! All the way from Italy, right to our table – with absolutely no warning! Both my baby brother and I died of surprise and while his eyes misted over I promptly started blubbing in the restaurant, much to the amusement of the other patrons. Today we continued with the family theme, taking as much opportunity to see him before he has to return. So we all headed out for more food yet again!
The days are still misty spring days. Beginning and ending with a chill, but with the kind of long absent, soul warming sunshine in the middle. Days when you want to be warm and comfortable to stretch out in that sun, sneaking a nap after lunch. So today’s outfit was about stretch, flounce and softness.
The hair was loose and simple, given a bit of punch by.. you guessed it… Bumpits! I’ve been trialling these for a while now and quite like how quick and easy they are to use. They aren’t yet readily available in Australia, but I purchased a multi pack of black ones via eBay. I have heard that there are “Hollywood” versions available too that give you even more volume for super huge hair.
The bows are the most darling little clips sent to me by an exceptionally clever reader who has started her own makeup and accessories line. I’ll have much much more for you on that topic later on, but if you’d like a sneak peek, head on over to My Little Rockabilly.
Makeup Details:
Eyes – Baked Sugar collection by Physicians Formula
Lips- Aubergine Max Factor Colour Perfection
Nails- Stick on deco nails from Thailand
Outfit Details:
Black lace trim top – Entrace Skirt – Boo Radley
Stockings – Johnathon Aston Shoes – Keds
Necklace – Peter Alexander Hair Bows – My Little Rockabilly
What a fun skirt! It kind of reminds me of the 1980s Japanese designers (but with a lot more froth).
Oh, the elusive bumpit! How did you like it? Was it easy to use?
Your necklace is amazing…. and your skin looks absolutely flawless!
Aww, I’m so happy that you had a good surprise!
You look really gorgeous!
great outfit.i love that necklace especially. you have a nice blog
Love the outfit..so pretty. Esp the shoes – look comfortable yet stylish. Where did you find them? I have trouble finding keds in Australia.
I looooove your necklace, it’s gorgeous!
Hmmm… I bought these things from a random Asian discount store in Adelaide the other day, called ‘Hair Bumps’- wonder if they are the knockoff version of Bumpits? I hadn’t seen anything like them before, but basically they are an arched comb that sits under your hair on the top of your head… I can’t get them to work yet though!
Isn’t it good when family pull surprises on you!
I was wondering if you’d ever start using bump-its. I bought mine off ebay a few months ago for a super cheap price and really like using them. Simple and quick and good for that extra volume! I used them in my big formal hairstyle for a 50s event and they worked a treat.
Oh what a wonderful surprise!
And you do, of course, look absolutely fantastic
I love your hair, and the little bows – I am checking out My Little Rockabilly right now (more online shopping? Oh dear!)
OH – I just recently found MLR via a dress I am buying from a cute label on Myspace! I am not always so good remembering shop names…
This must have been the week for wonderful surprises. My favorite aunt who lives in Florida (and I haven’t seen in around 4 years) suddenly decided to pop up for the day on Thursday. he hubby is a pilot, so she can fly free. She hadn’t been here in so long for her mother (my grandma) passed and it was just too hard for her to come here knowing Grandma wasn’t here.
Thankfully she finally showd, and we werre as misty and blubbery as you. I am happy for you. Brothers are a pain, but ohso wonderful.
Lovely outfit. I have thought about te bumpits. I just don’t want to cough up the $10 US for them. I will have to check ebay and see if I can find them cheaper.
Love your hair! And I love the shoes, too – was also wondering about Keds in Australia. I have only ever come across sneakers but none of their other shoes.
-Andi x
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I love this outfit, I would never have guessed those shoes were Keds! You look lovely
I love those shoes! I was on the Keds website the other day looking for shoes but thewy don’t stock any in my size! having size 11 feet is such a curse!!
Gorgeous necklace, and I love the bows and the stockings. I am also loving the darling little clovers by your feet! Looks like you have a pretty garden.
Great outfit, glad you had a lovely weekend? Tell me, do you cry with the elegance with which you dress or does it get messy? These bumpit devices deserve further investigation, the effect is so good!
A hairdresser used a Bumpit type thing on me recently and I loved it. Gave my faux-ny tail a lot of height.
How lovely a surprise for your family, your brother making an appearance!
Your hair is so wonderful, I love the curls.
I love the mix of textures you’ve got going on here – the shoes, the stockings, the skirt, the pearls. You look fabulous (as always!).
Ohhh I love your pearls and nails especially! How cute is 3d nail art ?!
Your hair is super pretty too, I can’t believe you do it all yourself – I can only imagine what would happen to me if I attempted a similar feat!
I have those exact same stockings
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Gorgeous… as usual
Love the necklace!
And they say black and grey is boring – you prove them wrong, yet again! (Who are “they” anyway? I’ve always wondered!)
I’ve grabbed my boyfriend’s camera for a while, I’m going to post more pics of myself on my blog, to jumpstart inspiration mostly, I’m dressing more for myself, but I’m curious to see how other people will see me
love the nextlace, nice to someone else wearing it. i removed the big jewel at the bottom of mine.
love the whole look!
Candice – your makeup always looks utterly divine !! I am green with envy – you have such perfect skin !!