Hello Dear Readers of The Ginger Diaries! I’m Madeline blogging over at Madeline Quaint, and I couldn’t have been happier when Nikki asked me to fill in for her while she’s visiting The Big Apple! For one thing, she’s such a lovely, kind, welcoming blogger with great sense of humour and of course, style, she’s also a fellow redhead! Redhead bloggers unite! 🙂
Therefore I’m always on the lookout for strange and original pieces of clothing as well as simple but well cut basics, that can be combined in a comfortable and generally cheerful way. I’m a huge advocate of handmade, locally bought clothes and accessories, as well as second hand shopping, the best places to find treasures for your wardrobe!
This interesting jacket-like garment came with a handmade dress I bought at a market more than 10 years ago. I hardly ever wear it, still I can’t seem to part with it. It has the air of long gone days, and it reminds me of Venice, of light reflected in the canals and echoing cobblestoned streets… I got the simple black dress from H&M, and it’s the perfect blank canvas for making such a quirky piece wearable in the asphalt jungle of a 21st century metropolis. (If you can call Budapest a metropolis!)
Sleeves rolled up and collar tucked in, I felt like a Venetian lady transported in time, and that’s a feeling I really like, and not treated to very often. Mission accomplished! I’m definitely not getting rid of this jacket anytime soon!
Rings: Promod and a handmade one from Jojó Art Shop.
I think it's a great outfit for traveling. The plaid a personal favorite, and the dress looks like it would be great for packing and not wrinkling!
How fun and I like your "redheads unite" comment. Very cute, i think leopard print is one of my favorite trends this season. Nice post.
xoDale
http://www.savvyspice.blogspot.com
That is an awesome jacket. It makes me wonder how many times I've walked past something like that because I couldn't imagine wearing it…
aw wow that's awesome!i guess a good quality cloth is just timeless!and that one is really chic and stylish!xx
I love that 'overcoat', Madeleine! It's so Pride and Prejudice I'm swooning a little!
Lots of love from Sydney,
x Kel
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What a darling dress! It is almost like a long dress-like cardigan. Its warm camel-ish color is so ready for this fall season. 🙂
I hear many people shop secondhand but not a lot of people I know shop locally. I should definitely look more into that. Great guest post!
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You look amazing ♥ & You write very good, I really like your style.
Great vest, I like the story behind it.
XO, Imke
Fantastic 😀
xx
http://www.sickbytrend.com
Loveee that coat so much! <3
xoxo,
Bonnie
http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com
So cute! I really love the jacket. x hivenn
Gorgeous. That coat is fabulous and so is your styling. Those necklaces are just perfection, M!
this is SOOO adorable!! love the vintage vibe =)
Such a cool jacket! I've never seen anything like it. I am really loving her shoes!
You look lovely the jacket is very original !
kisses
hannah
http://elegantesque.blogspot.com
Beautiful coat <3
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xoxo Michaela
Wow! What a cool jacket! xo
Lovely post. This jacket is interesting. The buttons at the waist give it a nice shape and the fall of the skirt section is lovely. It definitely has a Venetian feel about it:)
GORGEOUS!! love it 🙂
xx
natalieoffduty.blogspot.com
Vraiment simpa !(:
Bis
Nice post, love the over dress!
such a cool vest!
looks vintage the whole look
and LOVEIT
New outfit post – Lace dress
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Love the overdress/jacket!
Love, Charlie
nice 🙂
i like your style!
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Beautiful coat! Love how you style it! So chic.
Girl about Town XxX
wow nice stuff!
oh wat een leuke stijl je hebt! leuke foto's x
Love the overdress!! looks great with your hair 🙂 x
Awesome jacket!
Oh I love the overdress..it's totally fab!
You did a great job with the overdress!