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Monday, February 1, 2010

With That Wanderlust You Fight

I was looking through some of the film I shot while in Japan. Big mistake. Now I keep thinking about going back, in the spring, for the cherry blossoms. It is quite unrealistic. But the vision persists.
The photographs did remind me of how atmospheric I used to be with my shots. I framed all the pictures of friends (and strangers) with whatever elements were about: branches, windows, etc. There were always these blurred foreground shapes and objects that added depth to the portraits. So, here I am experimenting with that element again.

Outfit details:
H&M shirt
Walmart tights
Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace
Bloch wedges via Giltfuse

123 comments:

Sarah said...

i love that second shot! and may i say, having read your blog on google reader for the longest time, that the blog itself is quite gorgeous!
the background is lovely.

Alyssa said...

Ooooh mysterious branches... mystery, hauntings... ha ha. I like the way your tights subtly match your top. And red lips, red bow necklace. Lovely!

A very charming outfit (and post in general!). For some reason, you look like a character in a storybook...

Random: I think the red bow in your outfit drew my eyes to the red sunglasses Nasha is wearing in the icon on the right... which made me immediately wonder: What has Nasha been doing lately? ;)

I hope you have a whimsical day!

Kyra said...

Que guapa!!!! i love the dress and the necklace, it's so so perfect!!! and photos are beautiful... kisses

fashionforwriters said...

Hi beauty, these pictures are beautiful, and in particular, the fourth picture is stunning--I love the hazy background, it reminds me of some of the early shots from the movie, The Tin Drum (which I feel like I've mentioned before on your blog!)

I just read through some of my old journals from when I lived in Romania and France and I was also am filled with a longing to go back that seems near impossible! What to do...

Jenny

Raquel said...

I adore your necklace and nail varnish!
x

My Life Is A Mess said...

Awsome pictures as usual.Especially those you are behind the branches.They look more artistic!

Sophie said...

Those first two pictures are amazing!

WendyB said...

Now I'm pining for cherry blossoms as well. As a consolation, I will admire the garbage bag stuck in the tree branches outside my living room window.

enna. said...

Beautiful. Makes me want to find some woods around here, the biggest downside to living in the city.

ru.kurarin said...

i was in Japan for only two weeks but I absolutely loved the atmosphere there.

I love the colours and feel of these photos. I especially like those in which you are moving.

Julia said...

What a lovely set. I think your pictures are so so so romantic and aspirational. Too pretty.

xx

Dominika said...

beautiful photographs!
and your dress is so lovely, the necklace is also very cute!
<3

Camilla said...

Oh, its been a while since your last outift post!
I love this- too cute! xxx
xxx
Camilla

RAINBOWPAVINGSTONES.BLOGSPOT.COM

janettaylor said...

Love Ur nail polish as well!

P.S.: ♥Please don't forget to join the newer giveaway!♥

Good luck!

DearBeatrice... said...

I love the necklace, so cute! and you are lucky you've been to Japan!! one of the top things to do before I die is to visit Japan in the Spring to see the cherry blossoms ^.^

Dandelionkisses said...

I adore that nail polish! What is it called? And I think these photos are beautiful :)

Diana said...

These photos are so beautiful. I love the dream-like quality your images have.

And that bow-tie necklace is just adorable!

Megan V said...

Love all the polka-dots. I always love polka-dots, everywhere!!! :)

emily kendall said...

yay for polka dots! and the framing definitely adds an air of mystery...

Andrea said...

i adore your outdoor/treesy outfit posts! They add a nice ethereal quality to your pics, like the branches and dry grasses make me feel all nostalgic, especially when you do your great all black outfits with pops of color. So cute!

auxpaysdesmerveilles said...

I love the feel of depth that the branches give. You look lovely by the way.

Zenobie said...

I would love to see some of your outfits surrounded by Cherry blossom but I do realise that asking you to fly to Japan may a little bit too much! Fantastic post, I can almost hear some kind of haunting melody playing in the background as I look at these.

megannielsen said...

I love the way you photographed these, it's so creative, but doesn't distract from the outfit (which by the way is also amazing!)

theowlsarenotwhattheyseem said...

these photos are beautiful! i like the blurred elements- i always love that in photos even if it is technically 'wrong' sometimes. but you're always a very good photographer!

oh, and the bow and polka dot combo in your outfit is adorable. ~joelle

maritaBliss said...

Love the first one ♥

Airam said...

Gorgeous photos, as always. You take some of the best outfit pics I've seen, darling! Which nail polish is that, by the way? You've got so many pretty ones - perhaps you could start listing them as well as the actual clothes you are wearing? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would appreciate it :)

Molly said...

Love the dress! The pattern of the buttons are really in right now...I dig it.

Tracy said...

I am a big fan of twiggy trees and branches...love these shots! and that dress is adorable!

Toosdai said...

a quick trip to seattle could cure those cherry blossom cravings!

lovely outfit. dark clothing really makes your hair pop.

The Village Idiot said...

u look so cute!!!
love the necklace!

The Fashion Cloud said...

lovely pictures, great photo set indeed!
Cute little outfit too

xx
FashionCloud

Helen said...

this is one of my favourite outfits of yours ever! i think cos i love polka dots and bows so much.

aurora. said...

the first picture is stunning!
i love your outfit here
your necklacee i want it!

i love your blog! its one of my favourites very inspiring, also i thought it was really nice that you took the time to read my comment and reply because you obviously get loads of comments :L
so thankyou :)

Mel said...

I love the pop of the red bow among the black pieces! Cherry blossoms are indeed super pretty, but there's something quite lovely about the naked branches in your pictures too.

Diane said...

adorable outfit. that necklace is so cute!!!

Camilla said...

Really?
Its only been two days?
Oh, then excuse my rubbish time telling, this is why I don't wear a watch. Pointless.
I guess it's because you post so many things inbetween your outfit posts :) xxx
Camilla

RAINBOWPAVINGSTONES.BLOGSPOT.COM

Barbro Andersen said...

I love these pictures of you! You always have an artistic perspective in your photographs, but these are quite exquisite.

The first one is my favorite <3

I tend to loose track of my original ideas when doing an outfit shoot, and all of those creative plans just get lost in an effort to get a decent picture :p That said; it is very cold here on Norway now. Maybe spring will get better :)

Noe said...

I LOVE YOUR STYLE, IS AMAZING
YOU ARE IN MY LIST OF BLOGS
I INVITE YOU TO MY SITE TO SEE MY PHOTOS.

http://preciosadulzura.blogspot.com/

XOXO

NOE

bravegrrl said...

that first pic is magical, it makes me want to run around the forest with you, haha! you paired the necklace with the perfect outfit... very sweet!

xo
bravegrrl.blogspot.com

M. said...

you have the most amazing accessories! you should do a whole post on all your jewlery and bags!

lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

Charmalade said...

The second picture is so lovely; I always like how you push the boundaries (haha) in your photos. :)

http://charmalade.blogspot.com

anahita said...

wow, those are beautiful! especially the fourth one - really lovely xx

Laura said...

Lovely photos! I think the first and last are my favorites :)

reckless daughter said...

love the branches AND the necklace!!

Nayyme said...

Those brogues and contrast of black and red is fabulous. Love it, but how do you afford all these clothes? Craziness

Celeste said...

you have beautiful photos and outfits :)

Q's Daydream said...

oh that dress! need!

Vicki said...

I love this outfit!! im not a big black person, but with the shirt underneath and the tights it makes it so interesting! and OMG!! I LOVE your nail polish colour!! please tell me what make and colour it is!?
magpie-girl.blogspot.com xo

Kelley Anne said...

These photos are wonderful, and they do have a very mysterious feeling to them.

jess said...

Pretty photos. I love the first one.

Fabiola "Fab" said...

super sweet outfit!

Isabel said...

Rebecca, these photos are magical.

Marla Singer said...

everything looks so sweet. the dress, the tights, the shoes, and the necklace.. super lovely <333

haute.teapot said...

you have the most dreamy photos. i love the pops of red with your lips and necklace! :)

♥Lola said...

I love this outfit! My dream is to go to Japan in the Spring, I want to do the cherry blossom trail tour! I've been there in Summer and Winter, so hopefully it will happen soon :)

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

I've always adored your photos! I always looked to them for inspiration! Perfect styling, as always! I love black in nature!

gem fatale said...

Divine pics!
I love the red statement accessories you've been adding to your outfits in the last couple of outfit posts!
Stop by if you'd like to be my Valentine (that's the name of my competition, I'm not just being creepy!)
Haha ♥

tess said...

the framing here is amazing

Jessica said...

I love the framing you did with trees, you always have amazing photos. I have those same tights!

Dannie said...

looobing this look, the all black everything is greeat
and I loove that bow necklace, way cuute and just the right amount of color
and mygeez, you went to japan? o gosh- i would diiie, thats one of my dreams!

Diana said...

These are really wonderful, almost cinematic. The color contrasts are so striking! Also those shoes are rapidly becoming one of my favorites of yours. :D

Dance To The Door said...

Love all of the pictures, but the second and fourth ones are my favorites.

I admire how you frame your shots, and how you use so many natural elements. If I were to try to climb trees or pose amongst branches in nice clothes, I'd doubtlessly fall into a tangle of brambles or snag myself on something pointy.

katthroatworld said...

great photos! very pretty!

Sara Lynn said...

great pics! You look lovely!

Megan said...

I knew I spotted a Marc Jacobs necklace, its adorable.
http://thedollhouse0101.blogspot.com/

Amelia said...

That bow necklace is so cute! I like the framing effect.

Winnie said...

I really love these shorts with the blurred foreground!

The necklace is such a cute piece!

LyddieGal said...

I love your deep branch photos, they are beautiful.

Erin :) said...

The first one is my favorite! And I like your nail polish and necklace. :) Beautiful photos!

rachel / Red Lips Vintage said...

the first photo is so great. what settings did you use? it's a beautiful portrait of you.

Trishna said...

Rebecca, the very first shot is so artistic that if I could I would frame it for the feature wall in my room.

I am a dedicated reader always. Take care.

Trishna
http://a-life-i-own.blogspot.com

Phyllis said...

these photos are so dynamic. great tights too! =)

Jenn said...

That first one looks very Japan-esque. I love the branches in the foreground.

Which part of Japan were you in? I bet you could get some beautiful fashion shots with the cherry blossoms in Kyoto or thereabouts. Just try to avoid the drunken blossom viewers if you do go!

The Style Rider said...

You never cease to amaze me so much. I love the pictures so much. I love the form of that dress and that necklace is so adorable! You are one true inspiration. Love it! Now if I ever see cherry blossom trees I am going to think back of this post! Haha

Twila said...

Ur pictures are always so beautiful. I love trees and branches. They add so much beauty!

blog.twilasvintageclothing.com

Eva said...

I like the way u frame your photos, it's great to read your blog because all your outfit shots are skillfully taken. :D *thumbs up*

Would you write a post on how to take great outfit shots? :D Pretty pretty please.

http://eva-leong.blogspot.com/

catherine_sr. said...

I love your dress! And the idea of adding depth to your shots is great. I take my own photographs to go along with my stories when I'm reporting and I'll try to see if I can do some framing next time I'm in a cool store or some other place.
the renegade bean

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

Wow... this outfit is amazing! You look gorgeous!

FASHIONconfectionairy said...

Ooh, adorable - I love the black dress and red touches!
XOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Sarah said...

I love this outfit and the shots. You are so creative and I love coming to your blog to see what is new.

thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com

em.me.ma said...

love the poka dot tights<3

www.yellowscarff.blogspot.com

kate maggie said...

i love where you live so much! those tights and necklace are amazing. great nail polish color, as always.x and i love the idea of framing with objects. I used to do the same!

Taylor Sterling said...

you always have the most amazing pictures!! Love the tights and necklace!!

Ruta said...

That 4th photo is my favourite. So beautiful.

Very amazing outfit.

KDikio Vintage said...

I love your shots through the branches! So whimsical lady, i love it : )

Kdikio Vintage Blog

Ljubica said...

aw, i love that dress! it is adorable!
and those wedges are amazing
xo

teri seaglass said...

Lovely. Just lovely. The branches in front are brilliant- and the blurring is amazing, too. The fourth photo... I just keep staring at it. Amazing. Your fashion blog is every bit the photography blog. Bravo!

teri at tintedseaglass.blogspot.com

Gracie. said...

Oh your dress is beautiful!! x

The Sound of Lace said...

these shots are AMAZING!!

ahh i never get to see the cherry blossoms in japan! ive gone every september for the last 4 years...wish we could go in april when they bloom...not that im complaining...im just sayin!

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libys11 said...

aaahh.. this is just lovely!! :D your pictures are always so magical!!! i love it! :D

Carissa said...

I love your blog. You always look amazing and I love your style. vintage in a way I like it ;) perfect.

Anna said...

I always love your fingernail polish colors. You should do a post on those.

katrina said...

you've been to japan?!! i'm jealous (in a good way) :).

what color are you wearing on your nails? is it metro chic by sephora (by opi)?

piglet said...

Your photos are always so lovely. I adore the slightly blurry ones.

CMA said...

i adore this
absolutely fabulous, love it
gorgeous
thanks for sharing as always
and thanks for the lovely comments, it means the world!

-cma
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

renwore said...

I love your photoshoots, they're always so scenic and fairytale-like!

My friend recently reminded me to look through the photos I took in Japan again, and all it did was make me reminisce about those fun times and having an urge to go back there and take better pictures; not a good thing when I'm in the way of a final year project! XDD

soulier dans la neige said...

oh my that dress is so great ! and that bow :) oh! yes speaking of bows I'm doing my first giveaway for the 1 month birthday of my blog : a crocheted bow bracelet, would you like to have a look ?
thanks
Sofia

le blog de leen said...

this necklace is amazing, loove it!
and as always, i'm such a huge fan of these places you take pictures in, it's so poetic

leen

Clochette said...

Nice photos! You look beautiful and your retro dress is amazing!

Clara said...

cute pics.
i love your dress.
xxx

miriam (Björn Borg) said...

oh, love this serie of images!

dasha said...

love your dress and dotty tights!

Laetitia´s Comptoir said...

Wonderful photos!

xoxox

Lacey Starr said...

I really like that dress. I want it in every color.

Rebecca said...

Very dreamy photos! I like the first best. There are plenty of cherry blossoms in Nashville! ooh, I can't wait for Spring. :)

wulanasihsetyarini said...

just found ur blog and i'm fall in love with it.. love the header so much.. and love all of photos here..
they are great..
where u capture them? the background is so beautiful and i also love ur dress..

http://wulanasihsetyarini.wordpress.com

Britta said...

That bow necklace is great. I knew it was going to be Marc by Marc before I even got to the end of the post! He always has such cute accessories.

Nadine said...

The necklace is soo adorable.

Manja said...

that necklace is too cute!

April said...

you have the best jewelry!

Lexi Colby said...

i'm such a fan of your blog
i absolutely love it
i heard you're going to chictopia10?
i would love to meet you! you have such great style

xx

Life In Technicolor. said...

hello dearest im sorry im its been so long!
but that bow necklace singlehandedly MAKES YOUR OUTFIT!! kitschy, cute, ... i love it
thanks for continuing to be in touch, hope youre well!

andrea xxxxx
Life In Technicolor.

Maeko @ thereafterish. said...

The framing and soft focus are genius.

I really do love the things you come up with.

And your hair is getting silky and long. I love it.

Christina said...

I always enjoy looking at your pictures, they're very whimsical, simple, and lovely! It also helps me out when it comes to my own photography, gathering ideas and looking at different aspects.

What nail polish are you wearing?

Electric Lady said...

love the dress, black is awesome.

Brittany said...

I love how you don't wear black all that often, but when you do, you still manage to make the look romantic. The right amount of details and pops of color do just the trick..!

Erin Cathleen said...

I'm entranced by this idea. The branches make for an ethereal touch. I think this is one of your best photo shoots yet...

sarathira sukiman said...

you should totally go to japan again, i know you would enjoy yourself so much and take such gorgeous captures. im not helping am i? haha the last time i went there was like 7 years ago for an exchange program, i didnt really appreciate it as i should. so i would really love to go again, especially during the cherry blossoms :)

Megan said...

Wow! You did an amazing job with photography on this! Of course we LOOOOVE the dress!

indigotangerine said...

these pictures are wonderous. I love the framing and the composition. And of course your outfit is super cute, but I think that goes without saying.
-indigo

Hanako66 said...

this is one of my favorites rebecca! and your photos are really lovely!

sharonlei said...

I adore that necklace.

xx Love & Aloha.

Clare said...

Beautiful! Love your tights and necklace.

Your blog is a delight to behold

iliketweet.blogspot

x

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