March 2, 2016

Flamingos (and hiccups) in the snow





Outfit details

C. 1940s/1950s black velvet platter hat with rhinestone embellishment detail: eBay
Gold tone metal and clear rhinestone earrings: Claire's
Black button front shirt: Thrifted
Turquoise blazer: Cleo
C. 1960s gold tone metal and yellow thread brooch: (Possibly) Jardin Antiques
1950s/1960s pink gloves: Purchased from a fellow vintage seller
Mid-century vintage black patent purse: Etsy (seller does not appear to be in business any longer)
Gold tone bangle bracelet: Payless 
1950s style flamingo print skirt c/o Violet Vixen
Black seamed nude stockings: eBay
Black pumps: Payless
Lip Colour: MAC Partyline



Photography by Tony Cangiano









































{Epic stocking bunching throughout, I know now after the fact - the result of trudging a few hundred feet through the snow, my shoes completely full of the icy white stuff, to reach the spot in which these photos were taken.}





No, I'm not speaking metaphorically here with the title of today's outfit post, in this instance, I mean literal hiccups. Fortunately, I'm not prone to such on a regular basis, but when they do strike they last for hours and hours (usually no matter what trick/technique I try to make them vanish).

On the icy, overcast, snowy day not too long ago when Tony and I grabbed these photos down near the shores of Okanagan Lake (in West Kelowna), the hiccups were out in full force for me. I'd had them for about 90 minutes already that morning, then they returned in the afternoon and proceeded to hang around for about three hours. In all the years I've been photographed for my blog, I can confidently say that such was a first (hiccups on camera, I mean).

As such, if I look a touch somber in some of these shots, I assure that I wasn't - I was just trying to keep from the whole shoot being nothing but terribly unflattering outtakes, so I was pursing my lips a lot of the time.

You may recall back in January when I mentioned (in this giveaway post) that I had a super fun flamingo print skirt from the brand Violet Vixen to share here with all of you, which the company very kindly sent me for review (thank you!!!).

Now, as much as I love punchy colours in the winter, I'm the first to admit that I don't usually rock a garment that is this heavily tropical print centered when there's snow up to my knees. Sometimes through, it's fun to break with tradition and so on a day that was well below freezing and that boasted some of the most slate grey skies imaginable, I did just that.

This skirt is such a charmer! Similar in price ($63 USD) to brands such as Hell Bunny, this delightful Violet Vixen flamingo print skirt channels the 1950s, right down to the pair of slanted hip pockets that feature lovely black fold-over tops.

I opted for the size small and am extremely pleased with the fit. On me, at barely 5'2", this skirt hits mid-calf, which is my absolute favourite point for any skirt or dress hem to land. Depending on your height and how far up your torso you opt to wear it, it may hit you a bit lower or higher, but on many folks, midi length is wildly flattering, so the fact that it will end up being such on a lot of people, is a big point in this skirt's favour.

Another is the comfortable cotton fabric that it's made of. Though it is more on the spring/summer weight side of things, I've certainly sported other skirts over the years that left me far chillier in the winter. One could probably get a thin, not-very-poufy crinoline under this skirt, but as it is closer to a-line than circle in shape, you'll want to leave your more voluminous pettiskirts in the closet when rocking this darling novelty print skirt.

Its colour palette is certainly evocative of the warmer months as well, as is the design on the fabric - a riot of coral pink birds, yellow and black palm fronds, plus coral pink and white tropical (hibiscus style) flowers, but that certainly doesn't mean that you have to reserve this skirt just for the dog days of the year.

While punchy, its colours are not full on neon light bright and can certainly be tempered, if so desired, by wearing black (shirt, tights, coat, etc) or another dark hue, such as grey, that would compliment the shades at work here nicely.

I always genuinely enjoy thinking - and styling - outside of the box and I love that wearing this skirt during the freezing cold days of winter made me do just that.

Instead of a breezy blouse, flirty halter top, or lightweight cardigan, I reached for crisp black button front shirt and turquoise blazer, to which I added vintage wrist length pink gloves, a beloved black 1940s/50s platter hat, my use-it-at-least-once-a-week black 50s/60s patent purse, and a classic pair of black pumps, plus some gold and yellow hued jewelry to tie into the palette of the skirt itself.

Actual physical hiccups are not usually fun (mine eventually vanished that day and thankfully have stayed at bay since then), but those of the more figurative sort like styling a flamingo print fifties style skirt in the dead of winter can be. They serve, in the process, as important reminders that the overwhelming majority of garments can - if so desired - be styled successfully all year round.

A point that my flamingo skirt and I will raise raise a paper umbrella adorned tropical drink to even on the dreariest days of winter! :)

80 comments:

  1. Umm THAT BACKDROP!?!?!? Holy moley! Beautiful! I love how the colors pop against the white show. So lovely!! The blazer and pink gloves are the perfect match to this colorful skirt!!!

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    1. It is rather breathtaking, I completely agree - well worth risking frostbitten toes for at least once a year. :)

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. Have a fabulous Friday!

      ♥ Jessica

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  2. That skirt is way to much fun Jessica! I love that you didn't wait till the summer to wear it but proudly pulled it out in the midst of winter:) The color scheme of this ensemble is so cheery!
    -Madison
    www.1minniemuse.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you sweetly, darling gal! It was a departure from my usual winter colour palette for sure, but a much needed one - especially with the heavier days that befell us during the start of this year (which, thankfully, seem to be lifting now).

      Big hugs & many thanks for all of your great recent blog comments,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Wow, what a GREAT outfit!! I love all the teal in the outfit. I have that print in the dress version, and I really love it in the skirt as well.
    What a pretty backdrop, too!

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    1. Ooohh, how cool that you have this fabric in dress form. Did you get it from Violet Vixen as well or from another source? I'd definitely rock these chipper, tropical flamingos as a dress, too.

      Have an awesome Friday, lovely lady!
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. What a clever idea to wear this summery print in the winter and bring a bit of sunshine to the cold days. I particularly adore the pink gloves and how they pick up the pink in your skirt

    retro rover

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Kate. I didn't have an exact match to the hue of the the flamingos in this print, but these bright-as-a-highlighter pink ones were pretty close. :)

      Oodles of hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. Beautiful as always. I love the way you match colours and make them work even with a landscape that have "nothing in common" with them! I never thought of seeing flamingos in the snow, it is per se a very tropical, jamaican, florida´s fabric. Easy to find on the beach but a big surprise to see it sorrounded by the wite blanket mother´s nature offers us in winter.
    I also hope that you already received your new computer and that Tony is feeling better (how´s its back doing)?
    Please do, have an alcohol free coctail with paper umbrella on it at home. Enjoy it! cheers! Eva from Luxembourg/Germany

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    1. It was definitely fun to bring a hit of the tropics to this corner of the snow clad world for a little while, especially because it helped to perk up a rather heavy month.

      I'm very (!!!) happy to report that at long last I do indeed have a new computer (I'll be announcing as much here on my blog very shortly) and that I'm typing these words to you on it. While there are pros to being computer-less, there are also many cons, and ultimately, especially given how much time I typically spend online, I'm very glad to have my new laptop and look forward to all the fun things I'll create on it. :)

      Thank you for asking about Tony's back. That's really sweet of you. He started physiotherapy this week and we're wholeheartedly hoping that such will help him.

      Many hugs & happy start of March wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. You look gorgeous!! Love your style!

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    1. Thank you so much, Emma. It's a pleasure to "meet" you.

      Have a beautiful first weekend of March,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. I like these flamingo print in the snow; we had snow too today in Paris ; didn't last long but I was glad I had a brief breath from Canada haha

    xx
    Lorna

    http://lornasharp.blogspot.com

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    1. Snow falling on Paris sounds so deliciously romantic to me - though, I know full well that the romance of snow can fade rather quickly (especially if you have to shovel mountains of it!). I hope that it wasn't too chilly and that spring will soon grace France once again.

      Many hugs, my sweet friend,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. Gorgeous, I love the skirt!

    adelelydia.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you very much, dear gal. Isn't it a riot of fashion fun?! :)

      Have a terrific weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. I have the bag with that print, love it with that jacket, the colour is stunning!

    Kariss
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    1. So cool! It's a terrific print and I'd happily sport it in bag form, too. What are some of your favourite garments/outfits to pair that bag with? (I ask because I'm intrigued to know what colours others partner this punchy flamingo print with.)

      Big hugs & happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Oh, how I love that Flamingo fabric!!!

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    1. Isn't it smile inducingly fun? Some days just call for a symphony of colour and grey, snowy winter afternoons like this all the more so!

      Oodles of hugs, sweet Liz,
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. What a lovely skirt, Jessica! I can see why you were drawn to it - it reminds me of tiki drinks (Mai-Tai, anyone?) and summer! I enjoyed the contrast of your outfit with the snowy shores of Lake Okanagan - what a trooper you are!

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Shelia. Doesn't it though - come summertime, I should tuck a paper umbrella into a bouquet of hair flowers and give this skirt a spin in the toasty Okanagan sunshine. :)

      Have an awesome weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Such wonderful colours against the snow! In fact, quite surprising colours against the snow - turquoise and pink I associate more with mid-century motels, deserts, or a beach. It's such a bright burst of colour on my screen, I love it! The blazer is particularly nice with the skirt, and I hope kept you cosy enough for this shoot.

    As nice as the snow is to look at I must confess I'm ready for Spring! Bring it on! xxx

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    1. Same here, big time! To be fair, this winter really hasn't been too brutal (February was more rainy than snowy), but it feels like it's been here for about five years. Definitely ready to usher in spring and all of its lighter fashions again. Fingers crossed that it reaches both of our ends quickly.

      Many hugs & happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Wow, what a skirt! I must say that the cold seems to have got to your poor forearms in the glove shot, I hope you were able to get warm soon after. Hiccups are a nightmare, I always find them hard to get shot of too. I love your brooch, yet again you pull off an outfit to a degree most of us can only dream about. Such a gorgeous woman! Xx

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    1. I think so, too. They look a little worse for wear there, I agree. Thankfully in the moment they didn't feel too bad - it was my snow filled shoes and those pesky hiccups that were on my mind.

      Aren't they though? My heart completely goes out to those who are hit by them frequently. It must be brutal. Find after a while, hiccups literally make you feel worn out and they certainly aren't conducive to having lengthy conversations. Hopefully they'll stay at bay for both of us for a long time to come.

      That is such a terrifically lovely compliment, dear Emily. Thank you so much!

      Tons of hugs and joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. The contrast if such bright summer colours and print with the bleak, bare, snow filled scene works really perfectly. It just proves once again that fashion rules are made to be broken!

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    1. I love the contrast, too. It makes me wonder if muted, snowy tones would work as well in summer as vivid shades do in winter, or if this is more of a one sided coin? Worth giving a shot when July rolls around for sure!

      Big hugs & happy Friday wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. wonderful photos!!!!! just gorgeous!!!
    it looks like you took the wrong ship :-))))
    super cute skirt and super chic ensemble! that brooch is very beautiful and matches the theme perfectly!
    and how brave to face the cold and snow and a massive hiccup for this glam-mag-pics! you and tony are a fantastic team!!! <3
    xxxxxxx

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    1. Love that - it really does! Given that I don't foresee a trip to the tropics anytime soon (be it by boat or plane), ensembles like this will have to serve as my South Pacific getaway for now (and there isn't a thing wrong with that! :)).

      Thank you for the wonderfully lovely compliment to both of us. We really appreciate it.

      Huge hugs (to you and your sweet kitty),
      ♥ Jessica

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  16. Oh dear, I've never tried to take a photo while having hiccups, but I can't imagine it was easy (that's crazy that they last so long!). As someone who loves anything flamingo, this outfit is a winner in my books!

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    1. It was quite the experience, especially since it was windy and I couldn't hear the shutter go off, so I wasn't sure when Tony was taking pics or not and was just trying to keep my face as straight as possible the whole time. Definitely one for the memory books! :)

      Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. What a fun set of photos! I love the contrast between the vivid blue, yellow, and pink of your tropically themed skirt and the snowy vista behind you. That blazer is just gorgeous as well - almost as pretty as the beautiful landscape.

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    1. Isn't the landscape breathtaking?! The Okanagan Valley might have less to do in the winter months (especially if one doesn't ski the local slopes), but it's no less gorgeous in my books.

      Many hugs, thanks & happy Friday (yay!) wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. That flamingo skirt is adorable! I love the bright colors against the snow :)

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    1. Same here! Sometimes, even if you're a fan of winter, you just need to see some blinding colour in a natural setting during the snowy months and garments like these deliver there big time. :)

      Many thanks & joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. If I couldn't see that you were actually standing in the snow I would think you were in front of a backdrop! Gorgeous! I would be shivering too much though to take any good photos. Love the brooch!

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    1. Thank you, sweet gal. There is a bit of a superimposed quality to some of these shots, I totally see it, too. No PS magic here though, just a gorgeous corner of the province, lots of snow, and very chilly vintage wearing lady. :D

      Have a fantastic Friday!
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. I own this same skirt! :) I love the print on this skirt with the flamingos and the colours! I really adore how you styled this skirt, with that hat, pink gloves and that jacket! xo

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    1. Very cool! It's too bad we don't live nearby. How great would it be to do a skirt twinsies outfit post together! :)

      Big hugs & thanks alike,
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. Hiccups during a photoshoot - how irritating!! It's not happened to me yet, but I bet it's only a matter of time... Although lasting for hours, wow. I'm very lucky mine usually go after 30 minutes! James, strangely, gets hiccups pretty frequently. He once tripped over and gave himself hiccups. Last weekend I made him laugh and it triggered at least 20 minutes' worth. Isn't it funny how they manifest so differently in people! Anyway, this is such a fun, bright look - how can you not be cheered up by it even in the depths of winter?! I haven't worn anything tropical at this time of year either, but I'm planning to change that next weekend for my friend's hen do :D xx

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    1. The poor chap! They're awful and, I find at least, genuinely tiring (as in fatigue inducing) after a while. I'm sorry that James get struck by hiccups so frequently.

      Your comment made me stop and ponder all of the "behind the scenes" things that us fashion bloggers experience, at least once in a while, during the course of doing shoots, yet rarely discuss. That could make for a fascinating post (with or without related pics) unto itself, come to think of it.

      Big hugs & happy (hopefully hiccup-free) weekend wishes to you both,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. I absolutely love the Flamingos in the snow! It goes so perfectly with that jacket as well!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady. This blazer is one of my very favourites. I was fortunate to snap it up when I did, too, as the branch of the chain (Cleo) that it hails from, closed down in our town quite a few months ago (though, I believe there's still another one in the city of Kelowna, which is about an hour north of us).

      Many hugs & wishes for a fabulous Friday!
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. Wow, really gorgeous outfit and photography there. The colours look really bright set against that snowy backdrop. Absolutely perfect in every way.

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    1. What an awesomely lovely compliment, sweet dear. Thank you so much!

      Have a marvelous weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Oh, that skirt is so cute! I do that that bag too, it's fantastic size (I never have enough room in my Kelly bags!). I agree with you that you should do and wear things out of season. My old roommate and I used to always buy ice creams whenever it was raining to cheer ourselves up! xx

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    1. That sounds like such a lovely little way to brighten a grey day. I may just have to reach for a scoop or two the next time it's pouring kitties and puppies here. :)

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. That purse is my absolute go-to when it comes to black coloured bags. I've had it for a few years now and almost shudder to think what I'll do when it gives up the ghost one (hopefully very distant) day. Go searching for a similar bag pronto, that's what! :)

      Wishing you a splendid first weekend of March,
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. Another lovely ensemble! I love how kitschy-cute that skirt is. But admittedly, if I tried to pull that off people might just assume I got loose from the county asylum, ha ha!

    <3 Jackie @Let's Go Thrifting

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    1. It really is so fabulously kitschy and that just makes me love it all the more (I might not wear kitschy stuff all that often, but you'll find no shortage of it in my home, very much including amongst my vintage ceramic figurine collection).

      Many thanks & happy weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. I really like the pink and turquoise against the snow, they really pop and look fabulous. The flamingo print is great fun!

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    1. It's super fun, I agree. My wardrobe has surprisingly few flamingos in it, so it was a big boon to add this cheerful novelty print skirt. I really look forward to styling it for spring and summer, too. Who knows, maybe I could even find a way to make it look at home in the fall (I'm thinking that pulling heavily on the yellow in it might do the trick there).

      Thank you for your lovely comment, dear Kate. I hope that you're having a great first week of March.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. You were very brave did win the cold and take these pictures! Great Jessica! I have the chills just watching the snow capped Apuan these days! I'm a hopeless case, but I love winter! Now your clothes .. I love the flamingos (remind me of two things that I love: Miami Vice and the Camargue). This skirt is fantastic: I like the pop of color harmony and graphic and background turquoise, a color that makes you dream exotic paradises! Perfect his jacket and shirt, like the hat, gives a more sober colors, then brings the right balance to your outfit.
    And I'll understand .. hiccups is really boring and sassy ..!

    a big hug

    Serena

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    1. Definitely! Flamingos, and in some ways the whole colour palette of this outfit, has a total Miami Vice vibe (I love that show so much - ditto for Don Johnson's 1990s TV series Nash Bridges). Interestingly, despite flamingos being very popular in the vintage/retro/pinup world, prior to this skirt, I (unintentionally) owned almost nothing flamingo themed. I'm delighted that I could rectify that with this charming skirt.

      Thank you for your lovely comment, sweet dear. I hope that this coming week is a fabulous one for you!

      A bacio,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. Amazing! Winter Flamingos are the best! :)

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    1. They really are! Before this skirt, I owned almost nothing flamingo themed, but now that I do, I can attest to that being the case and want to add more flamingo pieces to my closet to help spice up future winters, too.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. The backdrop is fabulous and the print on that skirt is so fun.
    All the sacrifices one has to make ! I hope your feet were not that wet when you got off the snow.
    And now that you mention it, I have not had a hiccup in years.

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    1. Indeed - but they're well worth it usually, especially if you're fortunate to have a gorgeous backdrop like this. My feet were soaking, but thankfully we weren't out long enough (and I would never intentionally do so) for them to get frostbitten. I slipped off my shoes, cranked up the heat in the car, and my feet dried in a few minutes, so luckily I was able to continue on with our day (we were headed to Kelowna to runs some errands).

      Fingers crossed that you're spared them for many more years to come!


      Sending lots of hugs & happy wishes for the new week your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. Ooh this is such a fun tropical outfit! Makes me want to hang out by the seaside and sip on fruity drinks. :) Arg hiccups are so frustrating! I have found that if I get them once, I am bound to get them about five more times that day, so strange. The only way I can get rid of them is if I take a huge breath in, and take tiny breaths in and out while pressing really hard below my lungs until they disappear. Which probably makes me look completely insane. Haha! It's literally the only thing that will make them go away but it doesn't always work.

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    1. That's really interesting for sure. I would guess that it must stem from the excess air that has gotten trapped in your system not having existed your body yet. Hiccups really are strange, unpleasant things and my heart goes out to those who have to deal with them on a frequent basis.

      That's one of the tricks I like to try as well and it does sometimes work, but not that day. I remember having woken up quite suddenly that morning and suspect that I may have taken in excess air in the process, so maybe that's why the hiccups for so stubborn for me that time around. Who knows, lol! :)

      Big hugs & happy Monday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. Oh, what a joy!
    ..
    Hello dear Jessica.
    I'll be short with this comment. Your outfit is so magnificent, so... no other words can describe the warm and friendly look you're mastering with this, but a poem:
    ...
    Long reed leg's sun dance;
    exotic pink angel's stance,
    sweet pink flamingo
    ...

    Have a great Saturday!
    M

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    1. That is such a charming piece of poetry, sweet Marija, thank you very much for sharing it.

      I'm thrilled to report that my new computer recently arrived and that now, hopefully, I can soon get back to my usual online routine. Thank you for all of your blog comments throughout February, my dear. I always adore hearing from you and am excited to head into the spring and summer months with frequent visits back and forth between our respective sites.

      Tons of hugs & happy March wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. Flamingos! Be still my heart! They hold a very special place in my heart as Andy and my song is Manfred Mann's Pretty Flamingo and I always carry a flamingo handbag which everyone loves and I recently got stunning flamingo bedding! I should really have a flamingo dress xx

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    1. That's an awesome song to have. I will think of you both now each time I hear it, and just love that this outfit brought a happy smile your way.

      I definitely need more flamingos in my wardrobe, as prior to this skirt, I had almost nothing featuring these fabulous long legged birds (hard to believe for a vintage gal like me, I know). Next up, I want to find an adorable flamingo brooch. :)

      Sending lots of hugs your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  33. You´re looking so great in that mint jacket and that adorable skirt! And I like the flamingos near the sea, although I think, it´s a bit cold for them ;-) . But that colors are so cute and remember me on ice cream - and they are fitting to the white snow perfectly! Have a wonderful day, Nessy from the happinessygirls.com

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    1. There's definitely a charming ice cream palette to this outfit, I totally agree. Maybe blue raspberry or cotton candy and strawberry or watermelon (yum! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! :)).

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I hope that you have a terrific week ahead!

      ♥ Jessica

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  34. Great outfit. I love the icy cold turquoise in the snow ... And i really thing, the flamingos enjoy their littel stroll in the cold. ;)

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    1. It does make for a rather striking combination doesn't it? I've been using turquoise in my Christmas decor some years for ages now, but don't often actually wear it out and about during the winter. This outfit has changed that for me and I plan to sport more of this punchy hue during the snowy months from now on.

      Many hugs & happy wishes for the new week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. This skirt is darling!!! And I love the turquoise blazer that you have paired it with!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady! I adore the pairing of novelty skirts and blazers together. The juxtaposition of fun and structured elegance speaks volumes to the general look that flows through much of what I wear.

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  36. Beautifully co-ordinated, as always! I like seeing the flamingoes in the snow; I've had enough of cold weather and it's good to see something that sings of spring and summer and WARMTH.

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    1. Thank you sweetly, dear Mim. Same here! Even though we were treated to a milder than usual February (much more rain than snow), it feels like winter has been dragging on for an absolute age and a half! I'm going to be out there practically dancing amongst the cherry blossom trees as soon as spring returns.

      Here's to the hope that sunshine and vintage sundresses alike return very soon on both our ends.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  37. So much yes to these flamingos! I love Flamingos! This is a great print. I love the background on these photos as well... so dreamy! <3

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear. It's an invigorating experience to say the least, but I do love shooting in a the snow at least a couple of times each winter. It just feels like the natural thing to do for a Canadian blogger like me. :)

      Many hugs & thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  38. Wow what a breathtaking view! I love the contrast of this gorgeous bright outfit with the snow, amazing! x

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    1. Thank you sweetly, Kayla honey. I really do as well. This shoot plus one I did back in December with the red 50s style dress from The House of Foxy (also in the snow) are some of my favourite shoots in recent months. It's cold as all get out for sure, but goodness, does shooting in the snow result in fabulous photos! :)

      Big hugs & happy mid-March wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  39. I LOVE the contrast of your flamingo skirt with the snowy background! It definitely helps brighten up my mood to pretend it's spring/summer and wear really bright clothes in the middle of winter, and there's no better example of it than this. It's a shame about your hiccups though! I get them sometimes too but they don't usually last more than 10 mins, I can't imagine what I'd do if they hung around for 3 hours and I couldn't get rid of them with any of the usual methods, you poor thing!

    jessica - littlehenrylee.com

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    1. You're so sweet and caring, thank you very much, Jessica. I think the thing that I dislike the most about prolonged periods of having the hiccups is that they start to make my stomach and throat both hurt after a while. I wonder if others run into this too?

      Three big cheers for vibrant hues on winter days. They are like a shot of vitamin D for your eyes and (sun starved) soul alike.

      Oodles of hugs & thanks for your great blog comments today,
      ♥ Jessica

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  40. Oh how cute you are. You are a flower in the middle of the snow, dear. Such a cute skirt, I can imagine it will be fabulous when the sun shines mid summer. I visited the first Danish vintage fair yesterday and got THREE fantastic fifties dresses. I'm SO happy. :) Have a lovely day, dear. :)

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    1. I swear, I just said "wow" out loud as I read your last line. Super awesome finds, sweet Sanne. I can't even begin to remember the last time I added three 1950s dresses to my closet on the same day (or even in the same month). That' so cool! I bet you're floating on cloud nine right now over this awesome score.

      Thank you sweetly! I'm looking forward to styling this skirt in the summer, too. It will suit our town's beaches and luxurious sunshine so nicely. :)

      Many thanks, too, for all of your terrific recent blog comments. It genuinely means a lot to me that you comment on so many of my posts.

      Scores of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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