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Sunday, May 2, 2010

the Rosebud Romper





I have been waiting for months to wear this little vintage Laura Ashley romper! Today, a blustery yet sunny day was THEE day to break it out. I had a thrifting date with the lovely Kerry D, and nothing says first-rate fun like second-hand finds. My inspiration: a Wayne Tippets photo of a vixen wearing a satiny ROSEPRINT one-piece pant suit. Today I  "followed suit" , and donned my cotton jersey rose- print-on-black "onesie," and dolled it up with striped socks and shiny heels. YOU LIKE?

 
"nothing says first-rate fun like second-hand finds."





Now Wearing:
  • Vintage '80's Laura Ashley black floral jersey-knit "ONESIE", Eco-thrift
  • Vintage COACH black leather purse strap, worn as belt, This & That Thrift Store
  • Ruffled black Cardigan, Target
  • Vintage '50's handbag with rosebud beading,SPCA thrift store
  • Vintage '70's seed-pearl and stone necklace, worn as bracelet, Goodwill (Wessie)
  • Multi-striped socks, Target
  • Steve Madden patent heels w/ ruffles, PiperLime (online)

17 comments:

Meggstatus said...

Girl this romper is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!


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Marie said...

Cute romper!:D I like the print.:D

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...and everything girly under the sun!

E said...

I LOVE it! And you just have this incredible powerful vibe that breathes new life into this Laura Ashley piece. I grew up living and breathing Laura Ashley, so to see this ingenious rendition just had me stunned!

Kasia W. said...

love your romper!!! gorgeous!

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Marta said...

Bella, you look gorgeous! this jumpsuit is absolutely perfect! did you use a bag stripe as a belt!! hah, I love it!

Fernanda Lucila said...

omG .. that romper is PERFECT!!!!
I've yet to find the perfect one for me.
Lovely blog (:

Fernanda Lucila

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Thank you ladies...you all make me feel so...rosy! xo. -Bella Q

DIANA said...

Oh My Gosh am loving the romper is amazing!! Am in love with it soooo much!! The vintage look and consistency is killing me right now no joke!!! I love the color how fab!♥
Am the shoes! I cant even start with those they are the most amazing simple vintage shoes ever I feel I could wear them with anything!
My Dear you have such good taste♥

Take care and am definitely checking out tomorrows blue post!

hannah, heart city said...

excellent romper! i love it against your floral curtains! and your bangles and tattoos give the girly floral a little edge, awesome!

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Thank-you my darlings! xo.

Unknown said...

I love this outfit, and that room, beautiful!

Anonymous said...

That is soooo cute! I miss Laura Ashley.

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Thank you Sunaina and Sonia. Hey: LET'S BRING LAURA ASHLEY BACK!

taryn said...

Love the photo's.
Takes a real lady to pull of a floral romper and you do!

~taryn xx

Elea Carey said...

That's how Laura Ashley should be worn -- with some tats and some Oriental rug!

the Citizen Rosebud said...

You all got me smiling! thanks for all your sweet comments. xo.

ashleyn said...

Oh how very fun!! You really pull this off well!