March 28, 2013

An Easter colour palette and a darling vintage wooden schoolhouse


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Outfit details

Dusty rose 1940s style snood: etsy seller Arthelia's Attic
White rose stud earrings: Claire's
Pearl necklace: Birthday gift from Tony ♥
Purple cardigan: Thrifted
Vintage lilac purple shirtwaist dress: eBay
White skinny belt: eBay
Vintage bone china flower brooch: etsy seller RetroRad
Bangle bracelets: Assorted sources
White 1950s gloves: Gift from a dear vintage loving friend
Vintage purple purse: Yard sale find
Nude and black seamed stockings: eBay
White pumps: Payless
Lipstick colour: MAC Diva


Photos of me by Antonio Cangiano,
photo of Tony and I together take by my sister 


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Waldorf Preschool and Kindergarte, Kelowna, British Columbia


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There have been certain photo shoots (such as this one at the S.S. Sicamous last summer) that have been entirely bathed in sunlight, but where I didn't end up squinting much, and others such as the one featured here today where I did - though, in the case of these springtime snaps, I honestly wasn't really aware that I was doing so at the time.

While making my selection of which images to include this post, I tried to go with ones where I wasn't squinting too badly, but there's still plenty of sun induced narrow-eyed faces going on here, let me tell you (I'll have to try and remember to ask Tony the next time we're shooting in fairly direct sunlight if I'm squinting up a storm, and if so, perhaps try to find another location).

Speaking of locations, when it comes to outdoor photo sessions done beyond the scope of our front yard, more often than not, we don't set out with an intended destination in mind. Instead, whether we're in our hometown of Penticton or another neighbouring community, we often like to drive around for a while and keep our eyes peeled for a spot that looks like it would make for a lovely photo backdrop.

On one of just a couple of days when I've felt well enough venture out this month, we spent a wonderful early March afternoon in the nearby city of Kelowna with my mom and sister. After a bit of Costco shopping, not wanting to run out of daylight (apparently, if my massive squinting is any indication, there wasn't too much of a risk of that actually happening right then and there!), we began cruising around looking for a new spot to take some photos in.

Down a pretty, otherwise seemingly run-of-the-mill street we did just that when we came across this incredibly charming vintage building that's being used as a stand alone preschool and kindergarten in the midst of a small, verdant park.

I don't recall ever seeing it before that day and had no idea that it was there at all. As we both adore wood cabin-eque homes (and as it was a Saturday which meant that school wasn't in session and we'd have the place to ourselves), we instantly knew that we'd found our location for the day and promptly hopped out to grab some photos.

Not having had a day out of the house in over a month when these images were taken, I was in a major mood to finally sport some springtime colours, and settled on an outfit filled with various purples, dusty pink (care of the incredibly lovely Arthelia's Attic snood I won this past January), timeless white, and hints of pale, springtime chick yellow.

The sleeves of this lilac hued dress are quite billowy, and as a result they create a lot of excess bunching on my arms under the cardigan (which you can see in some of the snaps). Had the weather been a bit warmer, I would have forgone a topper completely, but as it was, we were only sitting at about +8C and there was a whisper of a breeze (and I was still getting over the last leg of my recent flu), so a cardi was a must.

I truly love this Arthelia's Attic snood. It's exquisitely well made, incredibly comfortable, cute as a button, and I had no problem getting it work like a charm over top of my wig. I was blessed to win this fantastic snood, but I highly suspect that I'll be buying others from this great etsy seller in the future.

Though I wasn't feeling like a million bucks that day (not the least of which was because I still had the flu at the time and can't help but notice how puffy and tired my face looks in these shoots because of it), I was elated to get out of the house at long last, as cabin fever had really started to set in as I watch the first signs of spring appear outside of our windows day-after-day.

It seemed incredibly fitting then that we stumbled upon this vintage log cabin schoolhouse (cabin fever cured by a log cabin, love it!) that sunny March day. Though we do try to vary where we shoot vintage outfit snaps, sometimes you encounter a location that you love to pieces and sense you may shoot at again down the road.

This wonderful little school nestled in the midst of a residential neighborhood on a peaceful street in Kelowna is definitely one such spot that I could see us returning to again some time - ideally when the sun isn't shinning in my eyes quite so much! :)

61 comments:

  1. Ooh you look amazing, perfect look for Easter! Love!

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  2. thanks for this little sunshine jessica!
    the lilac dress is a real beauty - just like his owner :-)

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  3. Wow! I adore this outfit! I love that you paired two shades of purple together and the snood looks marvelous!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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  4. Oh - that is really, really pretty.

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  5. Looking gorgeous in the Spring sunlight Jessica! Hope you get back to feeling 100% soon. We're still having snow, bit of sun today so fingers crossed it will start to be Spring-like soon. Honestly, I'm still buying winter wool hats rather than pretty dresses!!

    Happy Easter!
    Px

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  6. Flu or no flu (though I certainly hope you're feeling better now!) these snaps are still cute as a button. And MAC Diva looks great on you!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet lady. I'm happy to report that after lingering for about three weeks in total, the flu has finally bid my body adieu (yay!).

      Wishing you a gorgeous Easter!
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. What a coincidence! I was just going to suggest trying a snood with your hair. Last week, I got the same wig in the darker color and have been wearing it with one of her snoods. I have 4 from the same etsy seller and love them. To me, it makes the wig much more comfortable, since it's quite a bit longer than I've every worn my own hair.

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    1. How awesomely exciting, Andrea, I'm thrilled to know another vintage lass with the same wig. Are you enjoying it so far? I've been wearing mine four about four months now and it's still holding up fairly well. Some of the curls have dropped a bit, but overall it's still in great shape and has hardly shed at all (I've maybe picked five stray wig hairs off me in all that time). I really hope you love, and get tons of use out of, "Pin UP" as well (by all means, feel free to share snaps of you in your new wig with me anytime, if you'd like.

      ♥ Jessica

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  8. Oh, you look smashing as usual, Jessica. And Tony is a wonderful photographer. All of your photos are superb. And I am still thrilled to know that you had the chance to win a wonderful snood. I have a pattern for a lovely 40s turban. If I ever get around to knitting one I'll make two. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Sean (Tony just woke up and I greeted him with your lovely compliment). Awww, I would be so incredibly touched to have anything that you created, especially a 40s style turban (I don't have any knit ones). You're so thoughtful, thank you!

      Big hugs & the happiest of Easter wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Lovely outfit and I like your snood in particular. I'm working up the courage to wear one for the first time :-)

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    1. Thank you very much, my dear. I was a touch shy to start wearing snoods years back, too (they always looked so good on others, I thought, but was afraid the same would not ring true for me), but once I tried one on, I was instantly hooked and haven't looked back. I really hope the same proves true for you as well.

      ♥ Jessica

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  10. My dear Jessica, what a gorgeous set of photographs - I love the colour palette and you look fabulous

    Lots of love to you and your lovely family

    xox

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  11. I always look forward to your posts. You look lovely. A very Happy Easter to you, Tony and little miss Annie!

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    1. You're all together too sweet, thank you very much, dear April. A blessed, beautiful Easter celebration to you as well!

      ♥ Jessica

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  12. What a great location for a photo shoot Jessica.
    I like your color combination and the vintage rose brooch.
    I don't think I have ever worn gloves...

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  13. Love that pearl necklace from Tony!

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  14. You look wonderful in purple and lavender! That snood really is lovely, and aren't you lucky to have won it. I'm surprised Annie didn't make it into these shots. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Hannah. For years I thought lilac was a hard colour for me to wear, but thankfully this dress helped proved that idea wrong. We didn't have Annie at the time when these snaps were taken earlier in the month; she'll definitely appear in some future outfit posts though (once she's had her next set of shots in April and is able to safely go outside).

      Happiest Easter wishes to you & your family,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. this is one of my favourites among your outfits! the hairnet is really neat :) happy easter! - matilda

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  16. Oh wow! You look amazing! Love your clothes! x

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  17. You look so darling! And that cabin is so cute. :)

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  18. What a truly charming springtime outfit! Very cheering to look at. You really do have a knack for putting items together, to make the most of them. & I am glad you are starting to recover. Flu certainly does knock a body!

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  19. I just love this outfit, purple is a great colour on you.

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  20. Very lovely outfit again, Jessica! Happy Easter!

    Liz

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  21. A lovely spot for a photo shoot. I wouldn't worry about using it again. Gorgeous colours in your outfit and the photo of the back of the snood is also great. I collect china brooches, mine are all clusters of flowers so interesting to see a different style. Matches your outfit perfectly.

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  22. Hi Jessica, you're looking adorable in that dusty rose snood. I love the other colours also very much. The brooch is so sweet. That's funny, when my children were young they went to a Waldorf kindergarten here in Germany cause I like the way they educate the children.
    I hope you're feeling better now. Get well soon!

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  23. This is beautiful, Jessica! And i adore the setting too. :) Your little brooch is wonderful and so Springy. :D And the sweater and dress are delightful. I love that color with your glowing complexion. Well, i have say, you've outdone yourself yet again! You and Tony, Stella and Annie have a Happy Easter!!

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  24. So cute. So full of character. I love it when you wear a snood. They're so rare!

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  25. I can see that you really are getting ready for spring in your lovely purple attire. This is so much fun that you don't know where you are going and just happen upon this lovely wood cabin style building. I love how the color combination of your bracelets matches your brooch. Lovely as always:))

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  26. BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a perfect and picturesque little spot to take photos! I think you look wonderful, I find it really hard to take photos in bright places without pulling faces - I don't think I would have managed so well. This outfit is so lovely, and I think the colours are perfect for Easter - especially your darling pastel pink snood :D

    Tony is such a fantastic photographer and you make a great team. My boy still has so much to learn but I am so grateful to have him to take photos! Do you think you'd ever do a post about how the two of you take blog photos? I'd love to hear about the process that goes into your wonderful blog posts :D

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    1. Thank you so tremendously much, honey! I adore sharing the comments directed towards him that I/we receive here with Tony, and will pass along your wonderfully nice words as soon as he gets home today.

      I think the photos on your blog are breath-takingly beautiful. Not only the settings (and of course the model in them!), but also the lighting and composition.

      You know, there really isn't that much behind the scenes prep or work that goes into our shoots, but I'd be delighted to post about the process that is involved one of these days. Thank you very much for the awesomely nice question/post request, sweet dear (I'll be sure to mention that it was you who asked about this topic in my post on it).

      Happiest Easter wishes to you and your chap,
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. Aren't you just the epitome of Easter loveliness! Purple is such a beautiful color on you. I love the snood and the little floral pin :)

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  28. loved the snood shot. lovely colors too...

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  29. That's it! I'm raiding your wardrobe. I'm lucky if I find one piece that I love, and you have a collection of lovelies. Also, you've inspired me to consider...maybe buying a wig. Something with a little vintage flair. We'll see. Ha ha.

    <3 Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting!

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  30. Looking wonderfully divine again dear Jessica! How quaint to have a log cabin for a kindergarten! Thank you so much for all your recent comments on my blog recently, it means a lot for you to go back and read several posts and comment on each one xx

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  31. Sigh sigh sigh you look great in purple!!! The snood is a great touch, I obviously adore your accessorising - and you've inspired me to get some colorful gloves for the winter! Unfortunately it doesn't get cool enough for me to wear them in autumn but I will definitely make an effort :)

    Nora
    NoraFinds

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  32. You're so stylish! I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award: http://asartorialstatement.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-first-blog-award.html

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  33. Even if you are ill in the photos, you look lovely :) I love those shades of purple. In fact, and this is funny, I picked those EXACT shades for my DD's Easter dress :) I can't wait for Sunday so I can photograph it- it is even from a Vintage pattern ;)
    And I love your dreamily coloured photo with Tony- we don't see him often here, since he is usually behind the camera!

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  34. Absolutely wonderful! I love all the colorful pics and optimism ... I am totally in love with all your looks! You are my muse!

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  35. Jessica, you look amazing in this outfit! That skirt is my dream, i will have one some day hehe xo

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  36. purple looks so great on you ... and again, thank you so uch for all your lovely comments on my blog!
    happy easter to you and your hubby!

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  37. I love your ouftift, great colors! And the snood suits you very well!

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  38. The purple is pretty perfect with your hair color. I also love the little brooch! I'm still on the hunt for one that I love and is affordable. Happy Easter weekend to you! ;-)

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  39. You look so pretty, You should be on the cover of a magazine :) Have a Happy Blessed Easter!
    Laura

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  40. Beautiful pictures!:) I adore that dress and the gloves! :) you always have the cutest outfits! :)

    Hugs and best wishes,
    TheRitzyFlapper

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  41. Yet more wonderful photographs from your dear Tony, he really does have an eye for a shot. You look lovely as always and I love the ice cream colours of your outfit xxx

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  42. Jessica, you look smashing in this outfit! So perfect for you! You also rock a snood like noone else.

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  43. wow this is so sensational! i love that colors, and they are really perfect, it reminds me so much of the milk chocolate bunnys i always get when i was younger, i loved the purple paper of it so much...oh that outfit really took my breath away, you are such an vintage perfectionist, i also adore that snood!
    really another outstanding beautiful look!
    hope you are having a happy easter!
    love and kiss,mary

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  44. Love the colour of that skirt! And may i say, those spectacles really suit you !

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  45. That's a lovely Easter look. Purple/lavender is my favorite color and yet it can be difficult to do pastels. You have created a terrific outfit because it has the Easter color scheme but still manages to be sophisticated, yet also has the sweetness of vintage style. Love it!

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Chrissy. So true! Pastels - especially in large doses can be hard to pull off. I think the secret lies in finding the pale hues that truly work best on you and not hesitating to weave in some darker shades when putting together a pastel ensemble.

      Happiest Easter wishes to you and your family!
      ♥ Jessica

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  46. Love your style. That snood looks fab on you!

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  47. I think you look DIVINE in my favourite colour (and not the least bit squinty or puffy)! There's something rather 'war-bride' about this look which I'm putting down to the white shoes. Hope you had a wonderful Easter :)

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  48. You and your hubby look so cute together! I simply love your outfit here, so adorable. I have been lusting after one of those snoods for a while now, and it looks wonderful on you. I must put it in the budget sometime soon :)

    xo,
    Em

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  49. The snood really becomes you, and you look so sweet you should have been in an easter egg. :)

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  50. That's such an amazing outfit! I love the colours :3

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  51. I am SO behind on my blog reading because of VLV 16. I was so excited to thumb through and spy you in your baby pink snood. I am so glad that it works so well, that you love it, and that it looks so lovely on you!

    I am still not quite over the uncommon kindness shown by Rockabilly Belle.

    HRF

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    1. Thank you very, darling gal. I too will forever be touched by Rockabilly Belle's immensely thoughtfulness and generosity. It was one of those beautiful acts of kindness that warms your soul for all of time.

      ♥ Jessica

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