Friday, March 27, 2009

Jen Tries Camoflage - Can You See Me?

I’ve had this little orange mini dress for two years now – I bought it at a market day from a lady who said that this was her favourite dress back in the day and that she wanted me to take very good care of it. Well, that I certainly have as I’ve never worn it! I think the big block of bright colour scares me a little, and at the time I needed a lot of people assuring me that orange was a good colour on me (I’m still not sure!!).

27th March 09

Without the blazer (someone remind me to never wear these tights again, look at my knees!! Ew!)
27th March 09 3

Sorry I haven’t been around much this week – it’s been busy, and I won’t be around too much next week either as we have our next week long event happening.


The film festival we were publicising finished on Wednesday and David and I went out on Wednesday night with every intention of seeing one last film, but we got stuck eating Indian and talking about the future which was much nicer than seeing a movie any way.


I saw many many amazing and powerful films during the festival including The Reader with Kate Winslet, and if you are in NZ the festival is moving its way on up to Christchurch next, then Wellington and then Auckland – its called the World Cinema Showcase and is the baby sister to another festival we promote later on in the year which is the International Film Festival. I strongly advocate spending your money on seeing movies at film festivals rather than popular culture films, they have so much more meaning and depth to them and actually leave you thinking afterwards. Many of these films won’t make it into mainstream movie theatres either so I recommend seeing a few of them!


I had such an amazing response to my ‘Jeans and glasses’ post – I always thought wearing jeans was boring, and so while I wear jeans a lot (more than you think I do) I just never take photos of my out fits when I’m wearing them - but perhaps I’ll post the jeans outfits more often!!


Have a lovely weekend,


XX

Jen

44 comments:

Morena Doll said...

Ugh, you're so adorable.
Seriously. :) I just want to hug you.

Frock Around the Clock said...

This is such a gorgeous dress! The colour really suits you and it is a lovely shape! It is nice that you met the lady it used to belong to as well! :) x

kittyscreations said...

That shade of orange looks fabulous on you! How cool to meet the person it belonged to as well! I've always wondered who my used clothes belonged to before me.

Kandace said...

the color of the dress actually looks great with your hair. I haven't been been to a film festival in forever but it sounds like so much fun.

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The Clothes Horse said...

That dress is lovely. I'm so jealous of you right now! I'm dying to watch some good films and yet too exhausted lately to put into the effort of hunting them down...

WendyB said...

Great dress! I have a jacket in a similar shade.

...love Maegan said...

cute dress!!!

Jo said...

Oh, that looks so good on you! And it matches your hair, too! It's great with the tights, don't you worry!Perfection!!!

thedrifterandthegypsy said...

your dress is so cute!!! i love the blazer.
and i've been wanting to see The Reader for quite some time now, but i haven't gotten around to it. i want to read the book first. have you read the book?
xoxo,
Micaela

Emily said...

Super cute dress! Orange is a very nice color on you, but I understand where you're coming from. I have a hard time with certain shades of pink. There's an independent movie theater around here that a friend and I like to visit often. It is always very refreshing to see thought provoking indie films.

Sara said...

I love that dress - I have serious dress envy! The color is fantastic, and I love how the curve along the front seam mimics the line of your jacket. Cute booties, too!

Kelly said...

so pretty!

copperoranges said...

that orange dress is gorgeous! people who say gingers shouldnt wear red/orange are nuts!

Ellie said...

Orange is great!

elena-lu said...

iagree i think the color looks well on you and i think the dress is adorbale i like the bottom detail

Indie.Tea said...

Your dress is so beautiful...and the color makes your complexion look glowy and summer-like...

Amelia said...

I'm definitely a tad afraid of bright orange, but you pull it off so well. I love the cut of the dress.

Eeli said...

THAT...........DRESS.......
*GASSSSSSP* So pretty, so very very prety, clap your cheek for thinking it doesn't suit you lol.

You;ve accented your hair very well with both colour variations from both the dress and your shoes. The outfit is very cute and you shouldn't shy away from it. Its really lovely to see your style evolving :)

All the best for this weeeeek work wise :)

xx

Missa said...

I think the orange looks great on you and those booties are awesome!

Sharon Rose said...

Hi there-the dress is gorgeous on you, I love it with the blazer!!

brooke said...

this is so cute!! thankyou so much for your comment, it was really sweet :)

im glad you got your future talk instead of a movie. i love future talks :)

Brooke xx

Oranges And Apples said...

I just love this dress, and it suits you perfectly!

Alana said...

Your knees look fine!

Very cute dress.

Fleur de Guerre said...

I really, really like it on you :)

Adela said...

fabulous blazer you've got there!

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casey said...

Wow--that shade looks gorgeous on you! It is my firm belief that everyone can wear every color; you just have to find the right shade of it! ;) Love the cut of the dress too--you look so cute in a mini!

Sal said...

It's a good color on you! Believe us!

janettaylor said...

Hey girl,

Ur look so adorable and I love Ur booties! Those are fantastic!

xoxo: Janet

Dooder City said...

great dress. I can't wait to see the Reader.

Cassiopeia said...

What a gorgeous dress! Glad the film festival went well :-D and thanks for the lovely comment!

Xxxc

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DaisyChain said...

wow, you've gotta be one of the only people I've seen truly rock orange.

Miss Ruby LaMour said...

orange is a color i don't dare to wear. although i have fair skin like yourself, i know with my dark hair i look like im celebrating halloween! you're lucky it looks so lovely on you!

kiki said...

colour is gorgeous...

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

lovely outfit! the colour is fabulous :)

ellie said...

I love the way the outfit was made. Very bright..and so excellent with the other colors.

ohhoneyno said...

oh, you look lovely in orange! (and in jeans and glasses too, might i add... missed the boat in commenting on that one...). adorable.

also, upon further scrolldown, i noticed your cat. I WANT TO SQUEEZE HIM OOO SO CUTE SO CUTE!

okay i'm going to stop being creepy now. i linked you! hope that's okay.

Flashes of Style said...

I love this color so much! You look so beautiful <3

Meredith said...

I think everyone wears jeans and 'normal' clothes a lot more than they think everyone else thinks they do. I too felt like jeans were super boring, but I am starting to embrace my inner jean-wearer. And orange is a good color on you! :)

Imogen said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog. I'd been looking for a red skirt for so long and finally I found one at American Apparel. I love your outfit, the dress is beautiful. I really like the shape of it and the colour is good on you, especially with a darker colour underneath.

Eda said...

What a beautiful dress!

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

adorable, I especially like your shoes.

LookingGlassGirl said...

I love the style of that red dress.

the-pod.net said...

Oh, are you from New Zealand? Wonderful! We are neighbours. :)

I adore this dress, the cut is excellent.

ZombieLace said...

WOW well it certainly is a big block of orange! I think it looks very cute, the orange kind of makes you glow it's very nice!