Thursday, December 03, 2009

the dungaree quest

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I've been in want of a pair of overalls for some time now. A little pair of short dungarees with french flavour. Khaki, demin, sky blue, red, off white, I'm not fussed.

This forest green overall dress is as close as I've gotten so far. It's cord and has a lovely big pocket, highly practical and a little unflattering in a sort of guilty pleasure way. A pouch in that area just below your belly button that is self consciously sucked in on other occasions, but when stuffed with old tissues and a couple of pens is sturdy and comforting.

However, the quest continues for the right pair of dungarees.

To be worn with a little cotton tee shirt, or a simple long tee, maybe printed with leopard spots or breton stripes. Gallic flair and carelessness, a non descript hairstyle, perhaps a ponytail or bun tied in a rush with paintflecked fingers. To be thrown on with tights and trusty brogues, riding around the city on the bike, running errands, collecting gifts for friends and ingredients for that bike salad you're already concocting in your head.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

those overalls are just about the most adorable pair of overalls ive ever seen, what a lucky girl that you could get a hold of them

A. said...

oh, you lovely thing you!

& the lovely little paragraphs you write up...

no wonder i adore you so.

off to the 'big city' for xmas shopping tmrw, hopefully the vintage shops will be stocked full!

X

cachoo said...

I have the same picture of Drew on my wall!

Moni said...

for vintage overalls try Episode London
26 Chalk Farm road Camden Town
London NW1 8AG they had a couple rails a month ago!

Clod said...

u have a sweet sweet room!
soso cosy

I love it

Andrew said...

hi qt

Daisy said...

How cute !! I love it!

All Women Stalker said...

Oh you look cute! You have that Cher in Clueless look. :D

-meream

Kat said...

so simple yet v.cool, i love seeing shots of your room too:) lovely writing.

mens casual jacket said...

Nice outfits! Loving your blog!

Unknown said...

You look great!!
Is that your room?
I like it!

Alya said...

I like it a lot actually. Especially in that color. A perfect find.

Dare said...

Love the idea with your door! Saving it to my inspiration folder :))