March 16, 2016

An awesome plaid skirt from Vivien of Holloway, adorable goats, and an unplanned photo shoot





Outfit details

c. 1960s Italian made red scarf (worn on my head): Probably thrifted (had for years)
Sparkly gold bow earrings: Payless
Black thin knit turtleneck: Probably thrifted (had for years)
Vintage style honeybee and hive brooch: Luxulite
1980s does 1950s woven gold belt: Thrifted (Value Village)
Red and green vintage style tartan circle skirt: c/o Vivien of Holloway
1950s red wrist length gloves: (Probably) eBay (had for years)
Gold tone metal chain link bracelet: Payless
Mid-century vintage black patent purse: Etsy (seller does not appear to be in business any longer)
Black seamed nude stockings: eBay
Red patent faux leather pumps: Payless
Lip colour: MAC Russian Red


Photography by Tony Cangiano












































{Tell me you can't practically hear this cute goat say, "All right, Mr. Cangiano, I'm ready for my close-up" :D}

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Over the years, I've mentioned here at least a time or two before that one of my favourite things to do in the Okanagan is to discover or simply visit (if they're already known to me/us) locations that, despite having lived in this part of the country on and off for much of my life, that I've never been to before.

One such place that we'd not yet visited, despite having driven past it many times over the years, is a small local and specialty food shop called the Log Barn 1912 located near the North Okanagan town of Armstrong. I try to hit Armstrong multiple times a year, primarily because they have one of the few actual vintage clothing stores (that also takes in modern items on consignment, but their vintage section thrives and has landed me some great finds over the years) in this whole region of the province.

We headed up that way recently and decided to stop at the Log Barn in the process, as Tony in particular had been itching to check it out for quite some time now. The Log Barn 1912's name taps into the rich history of the area and the farm land on which is reside. The shop itself was founded in 1995 and strives to provide the general public with a wide array of food created primarily by those in the Mennonite community across British Columbia.

Inside the fabulously quaint little store (that was very well heated the day we were there, despite it being quite chilly outside) one finds over 150 different products, some of which are (I believe) made on-site, including sandwiches, salt water taffy, jams, spreads, mustards, jerky, peanut brittle, cinnamon buns, and many other delicious specialties. Interspersed between the products, there's a beautiful vintage kitchen stove that is now a decorative piece, as well as friendly staff members handing out samples.

As charming as the inside of the Log Cabin is, it is the outdoor of the building and the surrounding property that draws visitors in like a month to a flame.

Situated all around the grounds, one finds a truly eclectic array of large scale outdoor decor and statues, including ones of both wild animals and dinosaurs alike.





As if that wasn't unique enough, there's also a good sized number of real live goats that live on the property and for which a specially constructed walkway has been designed so that the goats are quite literally overhead of you when you drive into the parking lot (you can even buy goat food pellets and hand feed them, if so desired).

Plus, there's also a long retired vintage blue pickup truck and sundry other delightful things stationed around the actual wooden log cabin building itself, all of which make for a terrific photo shoot location.

Tony and I were on a tight schedule the day we buzzed up to Armstrong and didn't have either of our DSLR cameras which us (as a shoot wasn’t planned in advance), but when we saw the blue truck up close in person, we knew that it - and the rest of the setting - complimented my outfit too marvelously not to take some photos on Tony's iPhone.

I was test driving the outfit that you see here for the first time that day (something I often do, especially if I'm wearing one or more of the pieces for the first time and want to get a good feel for how they look and fit on me) and had planned to wear it out again in the coming week for a shoot, but we were so pleased with this location, that so far we haven't taken any more photos of this exact ensemble.

The star of which is definitely the absolutely gorgeous, and very, very vintage looking, red plaid circle skirt that I kindly received as a review gift from the wonderful folks over at Vivien of Holloway (whom I want to sincerely thank for this downright fantastic garment).

Over the years I've found that many genuine vintage plaid skirts, especially pleated ones, can be very unflattering on me (pleated garments in general do not tend to do me any favours), so I only have a couple in my wardrobe at present and am always looking to add more that will work for me.

This classic, sophisticated circle skirt from Vivien of Holloway nails it there like no one's business! Free of pleats and boasting a very figure flattering round shape, this skirt teems with mid-century charm and style.

Well made from a good quality light-medium weight fabric, this particular skirt - called the Bottle Green Red Tartan Circle Skirt - is one of several different similar plaid/tartan/checkered skirts that VOH is currently offering. It retails for £49.00, which - especially for those in the UK and elsewhere in Europe - is a very fair price in my opinion for an excellent, old school style garment like this.

This is my first plaid/tartan circle skirt ever and I'm truly in love with it. From the length (28 - 29" inches long, depending on the size), which is my favourite range for all kinds of dresses and skirts, to the timeless Scottish inspired tartan in rich, intense shades of red, green, yellow and black, this is a skirt for the ages and one that I’m sure I will absolute live in over the years.

Knowing that we were headed to a shop that is so connected to rural and traditional products, I opted to partner my elegant new VOH plaid skirt with this cuter-than-cute honey bee hive brooch that I recently bought from Luxulite. I've always loved bee, hive, honeycomb and honey themed items, especially when they're adorable looking, so naturally I made a beeline (:D) for this darling pin.

The pin and skirt are bold pieces unto themselves, so I kept the rest of my look more subtle, opting for solid colours in shades of red, black and gold. As winter was still underway that day, I felt a classic black turtleneck would be a good way to help keep the chill at bay, while not having to reach for a million layers, that could have obscured the brooch and possibly even the skirt, too (I.e., a long princess coat).

This was a fun, super comfy outfit (I could sleep in this skirt, if I had to – it fits that well) and just the thing for a busy day of trekking up to this corner of the Okanagan, to visit a really cool location that we'd never stopped at before.

We both enjoyed our time at the Log Barn 1912, very much including posing near and photographing the uber cute goats, and agreed that we'd try to make a point to stop in there more often from now on when we're in that neck of the woods. Perhaps even with a DSLR in hand next time! :)

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  1. You looks gorgeous dear! Awesome outfit!

    Hugs, Pri xxx
    vintage.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you sweetly, darling gal! It really is a fun outfit, I agree. The skirt is an epic classic that I'll wear until it's in tatters, I'm sure, and the brooch makes me smile each time I see it. :)

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. What a fantastic location! I love the goat looking over the top of the overhead walkway, what a cheeky chap. Vivien of Holloway do make really beautiful garments, they're such good quality and at a very decent price for UK made clothing. I do love your beehive brooch, that's so adorable! xx

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    1. They absolutely do make high quality, reasonably priced vintage style offerings. This is my second piece from them, but I'm sure it won't be my last. If the Canadian dollar wasn't so weak compared to the pound, I'm sure I'd already have several more! :)

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. I hope that you're having a terrific week!

      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  3. Oh, how I love goats!! We had one when I was a child, named Marcel, and I loved him with all my little girl's heart.
    The skirt is lovely!

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    1. That is so immensely sweet. I've never had a goat or any type of farm animal, but would certainly love to, if the chance presented itself. Marcel sounds adorable. Thank you for sharing that treasured memory with me (us), lovely Liz.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. I love the goat posing behind you!! What a great location; I'm yet to incorporate farmyard animals into any of my photos, but I really should fix that ;) I love this simple, yet beautiful ensemble and how the skirt and brooch are the shining stars of it. I'm also really pleased to see a VoH skirt on someone around my own height - it's so helpful. This skirt is probably longer than I like to wear myself, which is what I always suspected with VoH stuff, but good to see it confirmed that I'd need to take it to a tailor, personally. Very important to consider before spending so much on an item of clothing, I think! xx

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    1. Aside from a (now long shut down) petting zoo, I don't think I've posed with any other farm animals before myself either (though I did model with some crazy cute harbour seals when we were in Victoria, which was off-the-charts fun and memorable). I adore horses and would really like to get the chance to pose with some one day, if possible. Hopefully you can find some darling critters to do a shoot with, too.

      Yay! I'm happy to know I could help you there (I just barely squeak in a 5'2"). This skirt would be a cinch to hem, if so desired. Circle skirts, I find, are usually really easy there. I love the length personally, but fully understand that midi (or almost ankle) lengths are not everyone's cup of tea and that on some petite gals, they can be unflattering.

      I totally agree and wish that companies present a series of photos with different models of at least 2 - 3 heights (and sizes) to help customers get a better sense of how they might look on them. How a dress fits someone who is 5 feet tall and small framed, is obviously not how it's going to look on a leggy 5'10" woman with broad shoulders. It's great that we as bloggers can help to fill in there to a degree and hopefully assist others in buying items that will work well for them.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. I want to scream, "Look Behind You!" ha ha ha what a great place. Those photos would make amazing postcards. I love being a tourist in my own region. And the goats... well, sometimes the silly goats are the one ones who enable me to stick around on social media.

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    1. Hee-hee, totally! :) I love how some of the goats were totally photo bombing us. They were so friendly and used to being around people. It made the experience even more fun.

      Big hugs & happy start of spring wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Gorgeous skirt and bee pin! And who can resist goats, not me! Looks like a fun place to visit! :)

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    1. It really was! Very cute + agriculture + kitschy. We both enjoyed it a lot and were happy we landed there on a snow and rain free day (though, if memory serves me right, it did rain a bit later in the evening), so that this impromptu shoot could happen.

      Many hugs & happy springtime wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. That outfit, the goat and that location, all of them as splendid as can be! I do love a plaid skirt, I was lucky enough to find a wool circle one, in soft soft wool and I would wear it every day if I could.x

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    1. Oohhh, your skirt sounds absolutely dreamy, too. For me, this skirt feels like a missing puzzle piece in my vintage/repro wardrobe and I'm so grateful to Vivien of Holloway for both creating it and then gifting me with one. I'm sure I'll wear it until it's utterly thread bare.

      Many hugs & thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. This is such a gorgeous post! You are the queen of color coordination!

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    1. You are superbly sweet, honey. Thank you for the day-makingly awesome compliment. I appreciate it so much!

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Oh my gosh I love this post. The outfit is divine. The colors in the skirt are perfectly set off by your accessories. I think the farm sounds fab too and I'm glad u dressed up for it. I always dress up when I take outings to NJ farms

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Kate. I love this outfit, too. Perhaps with a different brooch (or not, just depending on the setting), it would be a great choice for Christmas, too.

      Big hugs & happy St. Patrick's Day wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Oh my word the colors of the landscape and Tony's photography skills are so on point here! I love your outfit and am inspired to wear a headscarf like this when spring arrives:)

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    1. What awesome compliments, my dear. Thank you (from both of us) so much!

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. Goats?
    I went back to post's title and.. yup:goats.
    And there they were, in all their glory! They are marvelous creatures; I love their peaceful little faces and the chin moving as they munch on.. oh, so cute. :)
    ..
    I say: your "test drive" was a success,Jess!
    Absolute success!

    Just few more days until the "official" Spring! So excited!
    M.

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    1. There's such a vivacious energy right now - winter is retreating and spring is rushing in with both arms open. I love each season and will miss elements of winter, but I'm so elated that spring is almost here and hope it arrives quickly on both our ends, my sweet friend.

      They really are delightful creatures! They have this great blend of sweet and tough, that we can all learn something from. :)

      Many hugs & thanks for your wonderful comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Gorgeous outfit! Love, love, love that tartan!! There aren't many people who can wear black and look great in it (it washes a lot of people out), but it really perks your skin up and looks wonderful against the stunning backdrop. Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Julianna. That's a really lovely compliment.

      I hope that you guys are having a terrific March.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. A gorgeous outfit and a fantastic brooch! You look wonderful.
    I'm mesmerised by the backdrop, dinosaurs, classic cars and goats. that's got to be the best blog photo shoot I've seen! xxx

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    1. That is seriously awesome of you to say, sweet Vix. Thank you so much!!! It is a pretty spectacular backdrop, no arguments there. :)

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. super cool photoshoot!!
    the bizarr backdrop, the cute goats - love goats! - and even the pale light! but the best of all is you and your gorgeous styling!! this brooch is so adorable! and your new skirt is just perfect-perfect!!!
    and do you know what? i had a skirt like this in my early teens! don´t know if it was vintage or a late 70s knock off - but i loved it at the time. sadly i did grow much and the skirt got handed down....
    have to look for pics!
    hugs for you and your fab photographer!
    xxxxxx

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    1. Isn't it just wild? We have nothing else like that around these parts in the slightest. It's so cool, kooky and fun. I'm glad in a way that I'd (we'd) never stopped there before because it made exploring in person completely fresh and thus my smiles and happiness that day even more authentic to the experience - not, mind you that I ever fake such things, I don't, but still, there's nothing quite like the first time you explore a place.

      I could see a skirt like this looking marvelous on you, dear Beate, including as part of some of your terrific outdoors ensembles. How lovely that you had a similar one when you were younger. I'd certainly enjoy seeing a photo, if you do come across one.

      Big hugs & thanks for your fab comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. LOVE the skirt...and love the photobomber goat! :) You - gorgeous as always!! :)

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    1. Photobombing goats are the best!!! These cuties were so well behaved (you could tell right away that they're used to being around lots of people everyday) and almost seemed to be hamming it up for the camera a bit - or perhaps that just their natural goatiness. :D

      Many thanks & happy springtime wishes coming your way, my friend!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  16. Ha, I thought you or Tony had Photoshopped the goats and dinosaurs in! That is the coolest place! I must try to make it out there some time.

    Love your fabulous circle skirt! Great colours. I like your bold gold accessories - very nice!

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    1. Thank you very much across the board, sweet lady. It's just wild! You definitely have to swing by if you're in the area. It's well worth trekking up to Armstrong just to see - and pose with (the dinosaurs, though much more ferocious looking than such, reminded me a bit of the ones that were at the two Flintstone Parks we used to have in this province).

      Wishing you a fantastic start of spring!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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    2. Thank you very much across the board, sweet lady. It's just wild! You definitely have to swing by if you're in the area. It's well worth trekking up to Armstrong just to see - and pose with (the dinosaurs, though much more ferocious looking than such, reminded me a bit of the ones that were at the two Flintstone Parks we used to have in this province).

      Wishing you a fantastic start of spring!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  17. Absolutely stunning outfit, I love that skirt on you! I'm a little disconcerted by the dinosaurs in the background though - I've had a bit of a fear ever since Jurassic Park!! x

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    1. They were pretty fierce looking for sure, I totally agree (so were the bear statues, which dotted the property). It's definitely an off-the-wall location and one that I doubt I'll top from an eclectic standpoint anytime soon! :)

      Many hugs, thanks, and happy springtime wishes coming your way!
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. Hehe, those goats are brilliant. Near us, we have a farm you can visit and feed the baby goats and sheep and hold chicks and ducklings. I love animals, their little personalities are hilarious at times. Your outfit is one heck of a stunner. The first photo actually took my breath away, you look so striking in it. You are one astonishing fashion inspiration. Thank you so much for your last comment to me, it brought tears to my eyes. I am so blessed to have my two sons, my eldest has just learned today he has a place at college on a graphic design course, I am so proud. I had them quite young really, in my very early twenties, they are my greatest achievement. If I may say, you are truly an inspiration to me, and one of the most influential and greatest bloggers on the vintage scene. I feel very privileged to be able to have any kind of connection with you. Thank you. I hope your health improves and you can enjoy your family and the new addition to it and the beautiful spring to the full xx

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    1. What a stellar news, dear Emily. I'm really happy for your son and am sincerely touched that you shared that exciting announcement with me.

      I'm also very, very touched, and honoured, by your incredibly kind compliments and words about me and my blog, each one of which I want you to know, I take straight to heart. I really can't begin to convey just how much it means to me, as a long time blogger, to know that you enjoy and derive so much from my blog. Truly, thank you. You're a gem of a person!

      Huge hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. Very pretty skirt and your turtle neck is perfect: not too tight.
    i have to admit that as I scrolled down and looked at the pictures I could not stop smiling at the sight of goats. Peeking behind you or posing for Tony. This is a place I'd visit !

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    1. It's just plain fun - and so unlike any other location I can think of around these parts. Bears, dinosaurs, vintage items, adorable goats - it's a total "mixed bag" of decor (and live!) elements that some how totally works in its eclecticism.

      Many thanks & happy weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. I love goats, they are so cute. When I was little we used to visit a goat farm where you could feed them and watch them being milked and then have that milk as ice cream! There were always baby angora goats which were so soft and they would sit on your knee and try to eat your ice cream. Lovely outfit, I have that skirt too but in the blue and red colour way, Mark bought me it for Christmas. I think they are gorgeous. Your Luxulite brooch looks fab on your simple black top.

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    1. That sounds like such a fun place. Goat's milk ice cream is incredible. So rich and nuanced in its flavour. I had a black berry version once that was to die for! :)

      I just adore that you have this skirt in the blue and red version. What a terrific gift from Mark. They really are gorgeous garments. So well made, warm and timelessly stylish. Too bad we don't live closer. We could do a skirt twinsie shoot together, if we did.

      Tons of hugs & happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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    2. That would be a fabulous photoshoot!!

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  21. Wonderful location , such an eclectic collection, I can see why those shots had to happen.You look wonderful in your tartan and black, topped with that so cute pin. The goats made such photogenic subjects.

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    1. Aren't they though - I think some of these cutie pies were trying to pose for us. I guess they wanted their moment in the vintage blog spotlight! :)

      Thank you very much, sweet lady. This really has to stand as one of the most enjoyable shoots (on the fly or otherwise) that we've ever done.

      Oodles of hugs coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. SUCH a cute outfit. And goats! What a terrific post.

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    1. Thank you very much, Ally. Goats for the win, big time! :) I'm wondering now what other friendly farm critters we might be able to find and pose with for future shoots (I'd really love to take photos with horses one day).

      Wishing you a fantastic Friday!
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. What a lovely location and those goats are so cute!! I recently just tried my first VoH outfit and love their stuff, this skirt is absolutely gorgeous and I love it worn with black + that cute brooch. x

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    1. Aren't their offerings just the bee's knees? I sincerely love both pieces that I have from VOH so far and really hope I'm able to add more to my closet as time goes on (and also hope they'll keep these plaid skirts in stock for years to come, I'd love to get another colour or two, if possible).

      Thank you very much, darling gal. I hope that you're having a terrific March.

      Big hugs!
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Lovely location. Your outfit is so pretty.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet April. It was a super fun location - and definitely different from anything else I've ever shot with before. I think I might have to go somewhere like Vegas to top it from a sheer novelty factor perspective. :)

      Many hugs & happy start of spring wishes coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. What a great location! Your impromptu photo shoot seems to have turned out well! I love that old blue truck. :) And goats are always a winner, too. ;-)

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    1. Thank you very much! We were delighted with how everything came together that day, too. I was absolutely digging that blue truck, too, and - vintage/history loving gal that I am - couldn't help but reflect in the moment on the no doubt fascinating life it must have had back when it was operational.

      Big hugs & joyful Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. You are so lovely, I almost can't take it! I just adore you, Jessica! You are such an inspiration. Don't even get me started on the goats. I want goats. And chickens...

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    1. That is such a terrifically sweet, touching compliment, dear Elizabeth. Thank you deeply and with a giant smile of happiness on my face.

      Huge hugs!
      ♥ Jessica

      *PS* I hope that your farmyard critter dreams all come true!

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  27. I love your outfit! The brooch is so cute! Your skirt reminds me that I need to replace a zip in one of my vintage plaid skirts.

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Anthea. Isn't that brooch delightful? It's unlike any others that I own and I just love it to bits (much like I do this great skirt).

      I'm happy that my post could help remind you about the zipper that needs mending.

      Have a beautiful weekend,
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  28. You are looking great in that outfit, Jessica, and the blue truck is a really nice background. Love the goats! xxx

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady. Isn't it though? I hadn't shot against anything (aside from bodies of water) that was blue in a quite a while and this charming old truck reminded me to try and seek out more backdrops that share its colour.

      Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  29. I can't get over these photos - this place is magical. OMG the dino and bear!? Amazing! I love it! You look precious among the wildlife =)

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    1. Isn't it out-of-this world? So creative, kitschy and downright fun. I think we need more mashups of "out there" decor like this in the world. How can one's mood not be bettered after hanging around with goats and dinosaurs? :)

      Big hugs & happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. I love a tartan skirt, and you always look so whimsical and warm (your personality shines!) on photos. You look like you're always ready to laugh. What an interesting place and adorable goats!! I used to take my daughter when she was little to farms, not too different from this one, many times - oh I miss those days. We must go. Lovely lovely photos!

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    1. That is such a cool, thought provoking (on my part) compliment, dear Natalia. Thank you very much. I do, generally speaking, having a chipper, upbeat personality and both smile and laugh easily, so it means a lot to me that you see as much in my face.

      Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. I love that skirt! The whole look is just fantastic, and what a beautiful place to visit :)

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    1. Thank you very much! It really was a cool, quirky place to (finally) pull off the side of the road and visit. Anytime friendly critters like these goats involved, I just know the photo shoot (be it planned or impromptu) is going to be a winner. :)

      Have a fantastic Friday!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  32. Oh good grief, what an amazing setting for a fashion shoot! Mountains, goats, dinosaurs...it has it all!

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    1. Doesn't it though? There's something almost Hollywood studio-ish about it, in the best kind of way. :)

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. Majorly so! They were friendly and quite photogenic, too. We didn't feed them that day (we were on a tight schedule), but I definitely want to next time we stop in there.

      Have a terrific weekend!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  34. Wow. These goats really have quite the good life! I love these photos. They remind me so much of the days when people would get nicely dressed to go on little day trips instead of just throwing on their yoga pants like they do now. That plaid circle skirt is a winner!!!!

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    1. Hee-hee, aren't they though! It looks like it would be a pretty sweet life if you're a goat. :)

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. I miss that, too, big time. Though perhaps not always to the same degree, I'm old enough to remember when people dressed up for day trips and even just to go to the mall when I was a kid in the 80s and 90s. We see so little of that today, especially outside of the fashion blogger realm and it is, to my mind, a genuine shame. There's so much fun, creativity and personal expression to be had in how we dress and I just don't get the "yoga pants everywhere" mentality for one moment.

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. How fun that you took these as an unplanned photoshoot! All the pictures came out so lovely and you look so great in your outfit!

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    1. Thank you sweetly, darling gal! I really like how this on-the-fly shoot came together as well. The mix of novelty decor, goats, vintage, and snow dusted mountains is pretty spectacular, if I may say so myself. :)

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  36. Great outfit! I love how in the fourth photo the goat is perfectly posed behind you (it probably thought you were posing with it). :)

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    1. Some of them were really into what we were doing and one sensed that they're quite accustomed to being in front of the lens at this point. Too cute! :)

      Many thanks, hugs & joyful weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  37. Gorgeous skirt, beautiful you, spectacular truck and goats! Adorable goats! Love this post! xxx

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    1. Yay! That's awesome to hear, sweet dear. I adored it, and the shoot, as well, and am seriously going to try and find more farmyard critters to pose with around these general parts from here on out (I've not yet done a shoot with horses, but would truly love to, as I know Tony would as well).

      Sending oodles of hugs & happy start of spring wishes your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  38. You look absolutely stunning! I really love this outfit, the Luxulite brooch and the plaid skirt compliment each other so well. Also what a cool location! I hope to one day visit BC, I have only ever been to a small town on the border of Alberta but I'd love to go back to explore more of the West!

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    1. Thank you so much, darling gal! I really, really hope that you're able to see more of BC. Without a spec of bias, I can honestly say that it's a stunning province. There's so much diversity and a wealth of fantastic places, big and small alike, to visit. We might not have the world's largest number of vintage stores here though, but there are even a handful of gems on that front and I'd be more than happy to tell you any that I know in the area(s) you're heading to, if you do make it out this way (and of course, if you're in the Okanagan, we simply must try to meet up!).

      Tons of hugs & happy Easter wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  39. What an utterly perfect location for an utterly perfect outfit! I wore red when I blogged about this skirt, but I *love* the gold belt and black top! Somewhere in my closet, I'm sure I've got a gold belt, and as winter seems quite reluctant to leave Chicago, I think I'll have to bring this skirt out once more before spring really hits.

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    1. How fabulous that we're skirt twinsies! :) Gold belts are awesome. I wear this one often (ditto for a similar silver one that I have) and love that they're as good as neutrals, especially if they're made from leather or faux leather, which even in gold, tends to blend in quite nicely and not epicly jump out at you.

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Emily. I hope that you're having a marvelous first week of spring!

      ♥ Jessica

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  40. Wowza. Everything about these photos is so fantastic! I love the way that your polished ensemble jumps out from the mish-mash of eclectic items in the background, and the stunning mountains over your shoulder. It's perfect.

    Also perfect? The colours in your outfit. The warm tones are wonderfully anchored by your black sweater and everything just comes together in a deliciously rich manner that is pleasing to the eye. I'm smitten with that tartan skirt and your brooch is just fantastic. I adored every one of these photos, and how wonderful that they were taken during an impromptu shoot!

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    1. *Blush* What an awesomely lovely compliment, sweet Vanessa. This background really was a joy and a half to shoot with and I think it was bettered all the more by the grey-blue skies and the fact that there was still snow on the mountain tops. It all added up to an unforgettable location and shoot.

      I hope that you're doing well and have a terrific tail end of March, my dear friend. We're taking things easy here this weekend after a very full, busy month.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  41. Although I'm not a fan of iPhone photos, I think these photos are really good. Give Tony my compliments - again! :) I really like that it was not a planned shoot, this means you didn't dress up for it, this is really what you look like, and you look fantastic! What a fabulous skirt, so many lovely colours and so easy to match. You can use red, green, yellow, black, even white I think. It will be perfect for Christmas and all winter. I really want one, but alas, I have to save, since we have invested in my glass castle. Have a lovely day, dear. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Sanne. I will pass along your lovely compliments right away. As a general rule, I'm not big on using a cell to take outfit photos for my blog either (and can count on just one or two hands the number of times we've done so over the years), but every now and then a moment presents itself that's too fun/charming/perfect/what have you not to capture on any kind of camera that's to hand and this day was one of those for us.

      Definitely! This skirt is so versatile and fun. I'm sure I'll get a ton of use out of it and won't be the least bit surprised it appears here again in the future (potentially with a dark yellow top - my second choice, actually, for the very day these snaps were taken).

      Many hugs & happy tail end of March wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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