We stayed in a hotel where Canaletto, the painter, was born. It was tiny for three people but resplendent with a chandelier, flocked wallpaper, and baroque mirrors. It was called - unimaginatively - Hotel Canaletto. I wandered far far away from the tourist crowds. I was led to the place where Venetians actually lived. The calles were blindingly white there. I looked down an alleyway and found myself entranced by clothes flapping on a washing line high up above. I'd never seen washing hung out over water.
Thank you, Emily for the beautiful dress and vintage brooch I've worn in this post! When I opened your package, I squealed aloud and giggled like a little girl. Trust me. I have witnesses.
Thank you, Emily for the beautiful dress and vintage brooch I've worn in this post! When I opened your package, I squealed aloud and giggled like a little girl. Trust me. I have witnesses.
♥Dress from H&M ♥ Brooch is vintage gifted from Emily ♥ Cardigan is thrifted ♥ Wedges from Tony Bianco ♥ Bangles from Diva ♥ Bag from Trademe ♥
♥ For more pictures from my European trip in May-April 2005, click here ♥
♥ For more pictures from my European trip in May-April 2005, click here ♥
♥Dress from H&M ♥ White eyelet vest from Chocomilk, Tokyo ♥ Charm bracelet from Diva ♥ Flower brooch from Glassons ♥ Shoes from The Warehouse ♥
Oh Ana, it's wonderful to see how you've styled this dress! It looks fabulous on you (just like I knew it would)! :) I just love that vintage brooch. I'm so happy you like it.
ReplyDeleteI was in Venice in 2003 and can't wait to return someday. Sadly, it was only a day trip, but staying at a Venetian hotel must have been incredible. Actually, you do make it sound incredible. Off to check out your Flickr! :)
This dress is so gorgeoussss! You look so pretty in it.
ReplyDelete-Sigh- and i know what you mean with travel nostalgia. I miss Florence; I miss Delphi (and it's adorable Hotel Pan!) ahh I miss my spring break trip!!!
Lovely outfit and post as always dear Ana, I adore your new dress. Emily has great taste!♥
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend.
The dress looks so good! I can only think of one friend that I can trust to pick out a dress for me! This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletehey ana! :) love the dress and the warehouse shoes! (: gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteI adore that blue cardi on you! The colour is gorgeous!! Love your second shoot too especially the dusky pink rose - another very lovely post Ms Ana B!! As for Venice *Big Sigh*! Favourite city hands down!! Have a lovely, lovely weekend. XXX
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress and I love the brooch!
ReplyDeletesadfalskdjfkj i was also on my europe trip in '05! but i went in june, just after you :) i could have visited some places you went to!! ...although the odds are slim... where did you go? i went to austria, czech republic and germany :D
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and love how you styled it!
ReplyDeleteOh, you went to Venice! How wonderful that must have been. And That dress and brooch looks really lovely.
ReplyDeletePS. I have to say I have no idea what you referenced to in your comment (me and my poor general knowledge), hehe, but it sounds nice.
aha I recognize that macro of the flower from ur flickr. that is such a good pic.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! have that exact same dress but don't think I could have worn it as cute as you. It just looks kinda sloppy on me :( have a great weekend!:)
ReplyDeleteI need to get over to Italy! Love the brooch its so pretty!
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Great look & I love Venice!
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Pretty! I love the dress and blue cardigan
ReplyDeleteThat dress is the prettiest thing ever. I've never seen paisley done up in that color before.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so pretty! I can't wait for my city to get an H&M finally!
ReplyDeleteYou're blog is wonderful. So seewt and lovely! Thanks for commenting love :)
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That sounds amazing! I was in Venice once but only for like half a day and that was way back when I was 8. I'd love to go again. That brooch is too cute :)
ReplyDeleteI to have wistful memories of my travels.All day, every day I dream of a new destination and how I am going to get there, and when I get there what I want to see....
ReplyDeleteI hope if you do go there again you take that dress...the soft colour is lovely on you :-)
love the dress and beautiful accessories...
ReplyDeleteam loving both the dress and the brooch.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely outfit, love the flower brooch <3
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable! And I love that dress!
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You look so very lovely. That deep blue is perfect on you.
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Gorgeous outfit! And I love the colours on you. :)
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i love love love the second outfit xx
ReplyDeleteOh Andrea mentioned another blogger in Wellington - thank you for commenting so I could find you!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures - I went on a little Europe adventure for 6 months in 2007. I get a little homesick for it so always adore looking at other people's memories!
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what a stunning blog! happy i found it :) of course, now i'm off, lost in my own little reverie of travel nostalgia...! :)
ReplyDeleteGasp! That dress is so gorgeous on you! And I'm totally in love with that white eyelet vest!
ReplyDeleteAs for Venice: I love how you stayed in the same area as Canaletto! Last time I was in Venice I went to see works by Carpaccio - his series for a local Scuola owned (in the 15th cent) by Dalmatians is still in situ!!! And it's a very non-touristy spot too! I think it's quite a feat to get away from the fray in Venice-- but once you manage it, isn't it magical?
I've missed your blog! I've been so busy I haven't found the time to update myself with cute styles like yours. I also love the words you put into each post. stay lovely
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hey beautiful! love your photos! and wow, that's an amazing flower brooch! x
ReplyDeleteboth look are awsome!!
ReplyDeletei love first sweater and this second dress!!
Paisley is one of my absolute favourite patterns of all time, especially when it's in soft feminine hues such as the ones in your adorable dress here. You look so pretty, sweetie!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a gorgeous Monday & week ahead!
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Paisley love! Your outfit is very pretty & Spring-y. ^__^
ReplyDeleteI adore the sweet, soft colors on this dress! And, you can never go wrong with Paisley!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks gorgeous! I love paisley prints at the moment and you've styled it really well. I've never been to Venice but hopefully I'll get to some day - looks gorgeous! :) x
ReplyDeleteThe dress is just too lovely. You look awesome.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, you're simply gorgeous and that little brooch is perfect with the dress. PERFECT! i'm glad you had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I have that exact vintage book about Venice! I bought it at a library book sale one year and haven't been able to part with it!
ReplyDeleteThe story makes your trip sound like one of the loveliest ever!
that is so pretty! im really lovin it.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous. Venice is near the top of my list for places I want to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous on your new dress. And i'm sure that Emily has a great taste in fashion as you. =D
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LOVe your cardi with the brooch! your photos are all so pretty
ReplyDeleteI love your dress and the brooch. They look so beautiful on you. The bag looks good with your outfit too, you have a very good attention to detail. These are really great pictures.
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Your dress is so gorgeous :) You look so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THAT DRESS! and you look fab in it! and you write beautifully.
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I totally agree that you saying ,What a amaze place ....really joy that you share It make me felt nice .
ReplyDeletegosh! Cute, cute cute! I'm so glad you said hello on my blog and that I came by to see your fabulous blog! :D
ReplyDeleteaww you look so pretty with that pretty dresses! youre so lucky to have gone to venice, its definitely up there in my list of "places i better be going before i turn 30" :) hope you had a terrific weekend, love.
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