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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Flowers peepin’ up through a crack in the concrete


Monsters of Folk- Whole Lotta Losin' 


(Floral dress: Topshop/ Ebay, Coat: Topshop, Aeroplane belt: ASOS, Proenza Schouler copy: Ebay, Shoes: Marni x H&M, Flower necklace: H&M, Arm cuff: Fashionologie)


So when I was... 16/17 and before I worked in Topshop, my sister bought this dress and I loved it, it was a perfect floral dress; strapless, a little on the vintage side, a cute waffle fabric and florescent. Me and my sister did not have the same dress size so I never could share (steal). Then came eBay, and thank you! I got this dress on eBay a few weeks ago, I have watched lots of them over the years come and go, but I am one of those people who staunchly refuses to pay a lot for anything on eBay, it is basically an online charity shop so paying £35 for a 4-5 year old dress from Topshop was not happening. I think this dress is maybe a bit too summery for February in Scotland but oh well, I did wait 4 years.

Does anyone else have items that they could have bought but didn't and instantly regretted it, resulting in many hours spent trawling for it on eBay?

With love from,

Emma x
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32 comments:

  1. AliceFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Those benchy-flowery things are amazing (what are they?!), and you look so adorable!! I'm not a huge eBayer- I'm just not patient enough to trawl for four years for something- very impressive!!! x

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Art? Maybe? I never know. It's always hard to tell...

      xx

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  2. MandyFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely post, the location is stunning, and so are the photos!

    Keep it up!

    xoxo
    My Blog, Blonde but not least

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  3. baking fashionFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I love the giant flowers! Where are they? I have done that so many times it isn't funny any more. But then that sometimes works out in your favour since you might get it cheaper on Ebay. Ebay is an amazing website!
    The dress looks lovely on you, but aren't you freezing??

    Elle xx
    www.bakingfashion.com

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      This is in Glasgow, Scotland under the motorway, weird place for it but it looks neat. Yes! Exactly, it's good for designer items, you can get them for a really decent price! Have you scored any amazing deals before?

      I was freezing. It was very cold.
      E x

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  4. TAYLORFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Those flowery things are so pretty! And you hair looks amazing, awh! xo

    taylorpluslife.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. KatieFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Love your dress! You look so summery!
    Katie xx
    http://thegravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. KazFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Wow I love this! Glad you got your dress at last :) it looks gorgeous and is a great way to brighten dull February up a bit!
    Kaz x

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  7. CarlyFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Well, it is almost Spring so I think the colours are perfect! You always look lovely :) xxx

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  8. DULCE DE LECHEFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful dress, love the print, and the background is stunning!!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    You look lovely in this floral dress. The weather looks great and you are making me missing warm weather so much!
    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    Would you like yo follow each other? :)

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  10. BeckyFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    such a cute dress! :)

    Love,
    Becky

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  11. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    You are beautiful and i love the pictures!



    Http://Fashioneiric.blogspot.com

    Coline ♡

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  12. erika soroccoFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Swoon! That is such an awesome display! And I love your floral dress - it matches the sky-high flowers perfectly. Gorgeous!

    P.S. Thank you so much for your comment. My nail shape is square-round {squared off tips, rounded sides}. It's super simple to do with a glass nail file {and very easy to maintain}. :)

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks, see that is what I thought, I could have waited and took photos of this dress in the summer but I thought it just matched these flowers that it had to be done.

      Thanks! I will have to try it out once my nails are back to normal, I have destroyed them from years of wearing nail varnish without taking breaks!

      E x

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  13. Crystal ChizobaFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Your dress is too cute!

    xoxo,
    Crystal

    Crystal's Beauty Corner

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  14. bridechicFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful!

    oxoxoxox from San francisco
    Amy
    http://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  15. daisychainFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I am so jealous of sunshine and blue skies! You look stunning x

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  16. MaddyFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    You look amazing and it looks so warm! xxx
    http://unstitchedd.blogspot.co.uk/
    ♥

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      Wonders of editing, it was FREEZING. So cold, I moaned the whole time these photos were being taken.

      E x

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  17. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Great dress !
    www.modesuechtig.blogspot.de

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  18. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Wow,this dress look stunning on you and is so beautiful!But although the sun was shining,wasn`t it freezing?I only can imagine how cold it is in Scotland,but here in Switzerland it`s soooooo cold!

    I didn`t think either,that pear juice would be good.I first tried it in the Dominican Republic and I have to say it`s worth a try,well if you like pears of course!
    And yes my blazer has poodles onmI got it from H&M a few yeards ago,maybe 3 or 4...

    xoxo

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      It was SO cold. I was freezing. But I committed, rather foolishly. I love pears, just not when they go all flowery if you get what I mean. It is super cute, I loved it!

      E x

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  19. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    That dress is stunning and you are very right to look for it all those years! Love the location you took your pictures :D

    xx

    liquoriceandpumps.blogspot.com

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  20. Natasha GregsonFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Such a very cute and quirky architeture, I love it :) Nice dress too!!

    www.ngofficial.blogspot.co.uk

    <3

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  21. awhiteFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Love this post- those flowers are huge! Your floral dress is quite lovely. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    You look beautiful. The photos are very lovely and colorful.

    xx
    www.styleofpurity.com
    I HAVE A GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG

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  23. Preity Lama TamangFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Such a gorgeous dress!! Love love the vibrant color and the floral prints!!
    xx

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  24. Annie LFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Cool spot! Love that dress.
    Following you,
    xo Annie
    newenglandromance.blogspot.com

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    1. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      Aw, thanks Annie! I hope you enjoy my coming posts as well!

      E xx

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  25. HighlandFlingMarch 1, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you, I am not sure about well written, it is kinda word vomiting. I am glad you like it though, make me a happy bunny! I will check you out now! :)

    E x

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  26. Sade | IN MY SUNDAY BESTMarch 5, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I love your dress (I am obsessed with florals hehe!) and your shots! Those huge flowers are amazing <3

    in-my-sundaybest.blogspot.co.uk

    XOXO Sade

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