This photo was unintentional. It was the first shot and I was only testing out the self-timer. So I was really just taking off my coat, and hadn't tied up the pussy bow collar of my blouse yet. I think it actually turned out better than most of my other shots - which I chose not to use.
I thrifted the blouse the day before for 50 cents. I finally found myself a pussy bow blouse! I've been searching for one for ages with no luck... until now. I love it. I almost never wear sleeveless tops, but I think that's all about to change now. Well, at least until winter comes.
all the leaves are brown...
Just before I went out, I checked my mailbox and oh yes, more mail for me! This time it was from the sweet Mary from Portugal. We're doing a little mail swap for fun. The contents are a surprise.
Isn't it funny that I get a friendly mail from someone named Mary after I wrote about the pen-pal friendship of Mary and Max in my previous post? I may not be an obese 44-year old New Yorker, but I'm pretty sure I could relate to Max's delight in receiving mail when I opened this one.
So anyway, I brought the envelope with me and opened it while I was out.
.... and I was blown away by what I found inside: lovely postcards, a letter, and fabric badges! So many pretty badges!! I could have just squealed in delight (if it wasn't for the couple near me who would've thought I was mad if I did). I have always loved fabric badges, and these delicate floral patterns are just perfect.
Three of them found their way straight to my coat.
This is the view from, umm... my head... looking down. Obviously.
I was so happy, I think I had a grin on my face all the way home.
Go visit her onebadgeaday blog to buy and see more of her wonderful badges.
P.S. Plug: Don't forget to check out my shop too. 50% off sale on selected items still happening.
46 little notes:
love your blog! and your from australia :D:D
I cant wait to watch mary and max.
i love pink on you!! and mail is awesome! after polaroid week, i am posting pics on your amaazing incredible package of love!
i usually turn them off too! haha. Glad you like :)
xo
Great photos! I love your outfit and those fabric pins... xo
Oh Anna, you're so kind kind! Thank you very much for the post and for the links! And I'm reallu glad you like it! This way I can send you more :) <3
I love that blouse, what a great find!
Always fun to open a package! Love your pink blouse, sleeveless looks great on you! and cute flower buttons!
xoxo
wow . your blog is sooooo nice . and you look great on pink . love it .
Argh! I would love to own your mailbox and get all your mail - you're always getting wonderful things. But I think that's because you're a wonderful girl ;)
The pussybow blouse is a triumph! And for 50 cents too. Recessionista indeed.
Beautiful badges! Lovely outfit too, love the pink. Great blog. Love =)
aw, so nice! i love mail swaps and thoughtful little packages. you lucky thing! thanks for visiting my log x
fabric badges make me squeal too :D
those pin buttons looks so cute! love the whole outfit!
Love everything about this post. The sun shine, the outfit and the buttons. You look lovely!
xo
You look amazing wearing pink :)
I can't believe you found that blouse for 50 cents! It's such a gorgeous color and looks great on you :)
Receiving mail is so much fun. Those fabric badges are too cute for words!
lovely badges, i want all of them!
The badges are adorable, but so is that blouse. Great find!
That blouse is so lovely! It looks great on you. :)
Lovely pictures and great pink blouse - I like it very much :-)
i happen to love the pictures my boyfriend takes when i am not prepared. :) love your blouse.
Oh, sweetie, you look so lovely. I like that blouse a lot!
And lucky you being spoiled with mail :)
The shoes I got are actually a little bit too small for me, but I can squeeze my feet into them though ;)
wow the blouse is definitely a great buy! and the badges are too cute :)
I adore this outfit! The color combination is lovely. The fabric badges are really sweet, too.
They're so lovely (the fabric badges!) And it's weird to think that you're transitioning into fall while I'm transitioning into some sort of summer!
I love the blouse by the way.
Very cute pink blouse! The buttons are also adorable!
the fabric badges are so cute :) xoxo
50 cents! How lovely. That's just amazing. I love the bow on it.
That is such a cool thing to do, swapping things...I really want to find a Mary now. Those badges are so cute!
Super pretty blouse (& 50c, wow)! Those floral fabric badges look lovely. :D
I love these prints on the pins---so pretty! You look fabulous ;-)
Loving the sweet little bow tie and the badges - lovely summery combination!!
The fabric badges are adorable and so perfect with your bow!
Love the blouse! The colour really suits you and those badges and so cute! :) x
Those buttons are just too CHARming! And such a great bargain on the blouse...Fab*
those fabric badges are so pretty! i want some!
great blog btw xx
oh that's so cute! & that colour is absolutely gorgeous on you :D x
I absolutely adore your blog xxx
You look really nice, I like your blouse a lot. Very "pretty secretary" in a way...
hey
nice post
by d way
where r u come from???
Oh my!!! I want to send mail again. How did you get involved with these swaps/
Wah lovely images !!! I love your blog !!! Your outfits are beautiful !
lucille a little french girl
THose fabric badges look really good! You wear pink really well too :)
Love that second picture of u, so arty and lovely light!
Nice find that blouse, suits u well, great colour!:)
Awhh you look so lovely dear :) And lucky you receiving those GORGEOUS fabric floral badges! Ah - I simply adore floral looks. I know the feeling of receiving mail in the post - just the greatest feeling indeed! :)
x Jen.
beautiful photos! very creative.
xxx
sydneygirl
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