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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Classical Order In Cambridge


My sister and I spent a good part of our day exploring the Fitzwilliam Museum; which is so large you could easily spend an entire day in there. The museum sadly has a no photography policy and after seeing two Italian girls get chewed out (and then followed and glared at for ten minutes), I didn't quite dare to snap any on the sly. However, there's really no way to restrict pictures outdoors in the public view, so my sister and I snapped a number outside the musuem which is quite impressive itself. I would like my next home to feature massive Doric order columns...







Outfit details:
vintage dress
UO belt & flats
Deux Lux purse
*pictures of me courtesy of my sister

P.S. The other evening I met up with Lizzie of Quite Quaint for some drinks quayside. We were treated to a show by some of the locals who were having a riot (i.e. getting smashed). Unfortunately, I didn't think to take pictures until it was quite dark! This photograph doesn't do her justice, but will perhaps give you an idea of her style. It was a really lovely evening.

39 comments:

Not a Paper Cup said...

ahhh..your outfits are just wonderful :)

ZombieLace said...

Sounds like you are having a blast. Love the way you mixed up that dress with the blouse! I need ideas on how to maximize the versatility of a small amount of clothes for my own move abroad.

Trishna said...

Your outfit here, looks so fascinating, I know this dress from before but the belt and the blouse underneath really give it an unique look. :)

StyleNonsense said...

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Sarah said...

I adore the shoes!

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Christy said...

This is one of my favorite dresses of yours! I love you you've modernized it by layering it over a sheer blouse and adding an interesting wide belt.

My Republic of Fashion said...

Love the way you put the blouse under the dress. Fantastic outfit and pictures as always!:)SarahD

Juliet said...

Gorgeous scene!! The dress is fully worthy of it!

juliet xxx

Syed said...

I absolutely LOVE the Fitz Museum, it is amazing! And that is a pretty dress.

Raji said...

It all looks incredible, sounds like so much fun
Your outfit is so lovely

Brianna said...

Adore this polka dot dress! The belt is also quite fabulous with a great backdrop on top of it!

katpski said...

this outfit is just too adorable!

Mae Lu said...

This is one of the best dresses. I like that it is tight and feminine, but with enough room to wiggle in a blouse underneath. I love it.

It's a very chic non-USA-tourist dress.

I love the idea of having a home with Doric columns as well. I see too many places with Corinthian style columns around here--mainly colonial architecture homes--and I think, that's overkill.

This is a great post. You look wonderful (as always).

XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.

ChYmEc!nDy** said...

Glad u had fun :)

Rhitbee said...

That dress is very cute. Such a cute little museum wandering outfit. I love it.

Rhitbee-isms

Penny Dreadful said...

Cambridge is lovely, and that was a great choice of backdrop!

Zara said...

I love that dress! It's perfect for museum-going.

vintagewithatwist said...

gorgeous photos! love the dress.
when I was at the Louvre I was really surprised they allowed photos! I pushed through a crowd to snap a shot of the mona lisa :p

vogueish said...

love your blog..and your style..<3

Damsels said...

shes so lucky she gets to meet you .. youlook so perfect as always

Winnie said...

Aw this is great. I've definitely realised the amazing thing about blogs, being able to meet people in different cities/countries.

I love how you've layered that dress.

Emma said...

Love the dress, it's so unusual!

Shelby said...

funny enough there is a house where i live that has quite similar lions guarding its front entrance. they are a bit smaller, but overpowering none the less. the best part is, the house is completely regular and quite small. it is quite the contrast!

Sidewalk Chalk said...

I love your remixing of that dress ---it's beautiful. And it's great that you were able to get a few shots of the museum outside. I hate the no-indoor-photo policy of some places.

Kimberellie said...

I LOVE your outfit. And her outfit is so lovely too! Great pics~!

Alice said...

love your outfit, and the scenery! looks like a beautiful place. =)

Mode.Karussell said...

Just found your blog and your style is very pretty. I think i'll follow you ;)

Visit me on my blog and be part of my wingame:D (Do you say so? Well.. my english isn't the best)

Mimi.

reckless daughter said...

I swear this dress just gets better and better with each post!

PS: how adorable is Lizzie! aw.

Becky said...

I love all of your travel updates! I was once seriously berated by a German security guard from trying to take a picture of The Kiss at the Belvedere. Terrifying but totally worth it!

ICE said...

adorable topknot :)

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Amelia said...

These shots are so nice! I particularly love the last outfit picture. It shows the scale of the columns so nicely. And of course I love the dress, too. It works well with the top.

sweetdisposition said...

this is so gorgeous on you! the dress is a great find :]

glad you're having a good time abroad!

Laura, Owl Eyes said...

I think this may be one of my favorite of your outfits! That dress is perfect with that blouse :)

MizzJ said...

The architecture is just gorgeous!

Eleh said...

gosh i love museums. thus it would really stink if i couldnt snap pictures :D anyway you look lovely as always! and boy are those lions huge!

bestie said...

She is so pretty. (:

Your outfit is stunning! The black accents are unexpectedly perfect with the dress. Love!

Emily. said...

i love London so much, and it looks like you had a fabulous time :)

Also, that dress is gorgeous!

-Emily.
xxx

Amber Blue Bird said...

I love your dress. Anything and everything looks better with polka dots.

heleen said...

Your outfit looks great against that impressive backdrop, the colours all work so well together! Of course the outfit in itself is nothing but wonderful either.

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