Monday, January 11, 2010

My Clown, Let Me Love You.











Outfit Details:
vintage ruffled blouse - courtesy of The Vintage Mistress
altered dress - thrifted (altered to fit, hemmed)
belt - thrifted
tights - Target
"Blimey" shoes (living in these...so comfy) - courtesy of Seychelles


This is the second time I wore this outfit, since I didn't really bring a whole lot of clothing with me (and I've ended up staying longer than intended). Both times, I felt like a circus clown - maybe a little bit of a princess clown. It makes me think of The Bird and the Bee's song "My Love." It's a little silly but definitely a happy outfit. The first day I wore it, I was a sad clown. This day, happy clown. It all balanced out. I guess sometimes it's okay to recycle outfits.

Love love,
Keiko Lynn

59 comments:

Diane said...

*pretty in pink*

Soooali said...

This is so sweet, you look like a cute little cupcake! Hope you get a chance to check out my new blog! Best wishes for 2010 by the way!

Dodo said...

OOh that dress is so cute! I would definitely wear it!

Niki said...

Prettiest girl in the world as always. The ruffled blouse is dead cute, aye.

Hope you're feeling brighter today. x

M. said...

so pretty

lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

Sunshine Sarah said...

You look lovely as always! ^.^

[Unspeakable Thoughts Unspoken]* said...

how can u be always wearing such cute dresses! I love them!

xxx

calivintage said...

aw, this is definitely little miss sunshine! that is the perfect pick-me-up pink.

crispybenfranklin said...

Happy clown is a good look for you. :)

stephanie said...

I just spotted you in the latest issue of Boho mag. wearing your lime green skirt!

la fille dans la forêt said...

I love everything about this outfit! Absolutely adorable.

Jilliebeanie said...

Adorable dress! I'm in love with this shade of pink...pink perfection!

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Taylor Sterling said...

you are so adorable...and the dress is too!!

Charmalade said...

That dress is adorably pink, consistent with your feminine style-- I love it! I also love love love the title of this post, I love Bird and the Bee! :) Little things like that make my day.

Sidewalk Chalk said...

Beautiful shade of pink -- you look lovely! - JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

Meg said...

It's so adorable! I can't believe that dress is thrifted because it really looks so much like something you would design :)I guess it was a great find!!

Lola said...

It's gorgeous, I adore the pattern on it :) Definitely a happy dress!

Sydney said...

this is so pretty, you look like a cupcake!

libys11 said...

you have the best pieces ever!!!! love your looks all the time! :D

Jessica said...

Too effin' cute. I usually don't like pink but it works so well in this outfit, and that belt is the perfect touch.

Erica Leigh said...

definitely more of a "princess clown" (and i love that song! it puts me in a good mood). <3

Kallie said...

i love all your ruffled clothes

piglet said...

Awww this is such a sweet look! I love the ruffles and candy stripes, very happy-princess-clown!

Heather said...

Oh my, I think it's absolutely adorable. I love it!

rachel / Red Lips Vintage said...

aw you're princess peach!

Fashion Therapist said...

I'm absolutely loving that ruffled shirt with the dress and the belt just makes the outfit sheer perfection. :)

Sara &amp; Lindsay said...

you look like a brunette alice in wonderland. lovely!

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

This is so beautiful! I love the ruffles and the pink and white..... love the whole look! :)

jess said...

Ah, I love Seychelles, they make such fab shoes - and that dress is perfect for Spring festivities!

Polina said...

this is soo gorgeous! you look so cute in pink and white, it goes with your hair colour really well!

sam ezra. said...

absolutely fab outfit. your smile is stunning (:

Fabiola "Fab" said...

love this look alot!!! very beautiful!

WendyB said...

Makes me want to get the "clown" sweater I posted here: http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2009/12/sweatergasm/

Inspiring!

closet365 said...

Oh, so pretty. I love the pink and the stripes!

Mo said...

looking like that cute it's totally ok to wear it twice !

Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...

Well I think you look ADORABLE! I love the bright pink and the bow detail is beautiful!

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Candy Kawaii Lover said...

I love the photos. Which camera do you use?

Robyn said...

I love the fullness of the skirt. Definitely a 'happy clown' look. :)

Jula said...

So cute! Like a bubblegum!

momoiro-chan said...

You are so beautiful! I adore all your outfits :)

Mish Dish said...

I LOVE the belt. You look beautious! xo Mish

http://www.themishdish.blogspot.com

Alice said...

You look like a doll! The outfit is so sweet...and I love the bits of black in the pink..

Yvonne Same said...

OMG this is SUPER CUTE!!!

jenny said...

This is so sweet. I love it. I am so addicted to looking for old dresses. Love love love

Heather Anne said...

Very very beautiful! <3

stylefyles said...

ohhhhhh cuuuute! I guess I missed the dress the first time- I don't remember it! Makes me feel better about doubling up on my own blog! Love the background too...the flowers/plants going on there are beautiful.. I know it's beside the point but I can't help myself. Cute dress, cute look!!!

Wear Necessities said...

you look adorable! this outfit is super-cute and i love your matching make-up. - Natalya of Wear Necessities

vintagewithatwist said...

this is so pretty! I love that dress!

Emily Anne said...

I
love
this
dress!

Pink
is
my
fav
colour!

Beautiful,
doll!

Xoxo-
Emily
Anne

myvogue said...

You look beautiful as usual. I just think that this cute dress will fit perfect lighter tights and shoes :)

Loving Chiaradeanna said...

like your blog darling! you have a nice style! I'm following you ;)

hello birdy said...

Love the ruffles :)

Faridah said...

Your blog is gorgeous. I love it. You're stunning, with an impeccable sense of style. And I love the photography!

haute.teapot said...

oh my gosh, i just discovered your blog and it's beautiful. you're adorable.

stealthnerd said...

I love your outfits! But I have to say, your hair and makeup is always amazing--do you have any tips?

http://streetcake.wordpress.com

CMA said...

i love this look
super chic, very adorable
love the pink on you
thanks for sharing as always
i really love your blog, keep it up!

-cma
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

Otis said...

A very pretty clown! I feel like when you wear this dress you can't help but smile.

Tiffany said...

you look adorable. and your hair is gorgeous!

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