Thursday, November 10, 2011

Throwback Love

For school I'm reading an article by Kate Warren, "Creative Re-enactment in the Films and Videos of Omer Fast". She discusses our preoccupation with the past, and notes our desire for re-creations, re-readings, and re-productions of the past.

I think throwbacks resonate with a lot of people-- we all seem to be curious about time periods that are inaccessible to us. Recently I saw "All About Eve" and oh how I love it. The script is fantastic but I couldn't help but enjoy escaping to another time as well.




The play which the movie was based off of.

These throwback thoughts were furthered sparked when I went to Winners and found a duo package of China Glaze nailpolish.







The colors are gorgeous: "Bubbly" is the perfect mix of vintage pearl and the effervescent sparkle pop of champagne, and "Gussied up Green" is an intriguing, dark green that I can see in old dresses and costume jewelry.

These shades are a great example of the past re-created-- made anew, presented in a modern context. I love it.



Coat: Zara, dress: Forever 21, leggings: Forever 21, boots: Boathouse

I don't mean to look so serious here. :/ But I love the peter pan collar of my jacket and the classic Mad Men/Joan cut of my orange dress. I love a little touch of classic old school in any outfit.



I also recently got this necklace from Forever 21 and can't wait to find an occasion to wear it. Although knowing me, I'll probably pair it with a t-shirt and a jean jacket to dress it down. I love the sturdy, thick chain matched with the delicate, feminine pearls. Forever 21 Curb Chain necklace.

I'm nursing a sore throat and a headache, I hope it goes away soon!
Posted by Ingrid at 3:54 PM
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44 comments:

  1. BonnieNovember 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    That necklace is super pretty! F21 has some great jewelry.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter @GlamKitten88

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  2. Sarah MendelsohnNovember 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    you are stunning! i love your nail colors :) xx

    www.ahitofsarah.net

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  3. Elen V.November 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    You are very gorgeous! I love the necklace and the green nail polish. Oh and thanks for your comment! would you like to follow each other??
    Elen

    http://elenscorner.blogspot.com

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  4. SamNovember 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hi dear, thanks for your lovely comment. Its so interesting that you're studying Comms, I worked in the field for a bit and loved it. What sort of communication career channel are you looking into?
    Very chic outfit btw

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  5. Puski's ClosetNovember 10, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for your lovely comment. Love your pics and your necklace. I'll follow u, follow me back? :)

    xx

    http://puskiscloset.blogspot.com/

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  6. Dominika | Into the BloomNovember 10, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it put a huge smile on my face! Love the bracelet, I'd gladly wear it myself! :)

    Followed your blog, can you please follow me back?

    xoxo, Dominika.
    http://glamourxkills.blogspot.com

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  7. thehiddenfairyNovember 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    i love the dress.

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  8. HAUTE WIFENovember 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Loving the green polish and that F21 necklace. Great buys for the holidays!

    www.hautewifetoday.com

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  9. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Thanks for checking out my blog sweetie!! I'm absolutely loving the peter pan collar trend atm too, this coat is gorgeous!!!
    Tilly M x

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  10. Lovely GreyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, and super high heeled shoes gives me cringe! Better try to walk on shoes before purchasing them :) Keep in touch.

    http://lovelybulatao.blogspot.com

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  11. MarioNovember 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great pic of you, good job :)

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  12. kristina@beancakes ★November 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    your blog is so lovely! thanks for stopping by mine! i love your outfit here ~ you've got a great style sense and that F21 statement necklace is so gorgeous!! p.s. i also love your nails!!
    xx ~ kristina

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  13. LimingNovember 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Where are the food pictures? I don't get silly and hungry looking at these pictures :O

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  14. CandypopNovember 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oooo pretty polishes!I love the colour of the Zara dress :D

    Im following you!

    www.candypop-lamour.blogspot.com

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  15. amileinherheelsNovember 11, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Thanks for dropping by the blog girl! Glad to have found yours now too! :)
    I <3 those China Glaze colours!! And your outfit! Definitely fitting for our cold Canadian fall.

    Love that f21 necklace as well. I find that some of my favourite statement pieces are from there! Which is good cus it's cheap haha!

    Following you :)

    XO

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  16. Michelle LeeNovember 11, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Lovely nails

    Followed you Thanks :)
    pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  17. dina vanessa mercadoNovember 11, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    lovely pictures!!!! love the nail color soo fab!!! enjoyed your blog, following you now. hope you could visit my blog too.. kissess!!!

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  18. JazminNovember 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Lovely necklace and photo, I haven't tried China Glaze polish is it better than OPI?
    Thank you for dropping by my blog, I hope to see you around again.
    -Jaz
    http://summerlilacs.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    awww I really like your blog, followed!! xx :)

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  20. christinerojasNovember 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    hi! i love that i'm finding more priddy blogs by people my age :)

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  21. MNovember 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    amazing nails!! and outfit AND jewelry! :D
    love your blog!
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  22. aNovember 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    i would pair the necklace with something very casual as well! i don't like feeling too dressed up.

    in regards to my shoes, they are not from steve madden! i actually got them from urban outfitters :)! yay for toronto bloggers!!

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  23. Denise PacurarNovember 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love the necklace and you look so pretty!

    I think this is soo true about being so interested in past times. I am so interested in era's in which I don't live!!! I love old movies, they give me an idea of what it was like in those days!!

    xoxo Denise

    http://allthingsnew-denise.blogspot.com/

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  24. / xwNovember 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    That is a very pretty necklace; I'm also loving the cognac boots!

    I also agree with the desire to recreate the past...not quite sure what it is, but history definitely repeats itself.

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  25. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    You look so pretty! I love the orange dress with the cognac boots. The necklace you got at F21 is really pretty too. I really like your idea of dressing it down with a tshirt - it's nice to mix dressier pieces with casual ones :)

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  26. Letty VashNovember 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    The F21 necklace's very elegant. Don't forget to visit LIFO. It is an online hub for girls that let them have their own virtual closet, read and write about the latest fashion, beauty and celebrity trends.

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  27. SamNovember 12, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks for responding to my comment...health comms sounds interesting. I did communications for SA's national electricity company - don't know how I ended up there for almost 2 years, but it was really exciting.

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  28. Sabrina MNovember 12, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    love your nail polish and your style :) . wanna follow each other?follow me if you love and i'll following you back
    http://newsabesabrina.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    cute blog!
    xoxo

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  30. JazminNovember 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks Ingrid for the heads up on the polish, it seems to have so many pretty colors. I'm off to find some. I'll be back later on.

    -Jaz
    http://summerlilacs.blogspot.com/

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  31. Jazzy E (Hivenn)November 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love the green nail varnish! Feel better soon . x hivenn

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  32. zhengningNovember 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    just came across your blog, you look gorgeous babe~

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  33. KatNovember 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    that necklace is sooooo pretty!!! love your nails!! thanks so much for the sweet comment and for following! im following your wonderful blog now too :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  34. TiffanyNovember 13, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    nice blog! I really like the Gussied Up Green nailpolish :D I'm from Toronto as well!

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  35. FashimiNovember 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Ooooh, you look so pretty in that photo!

    That green nailpolish is great. It just looks so nice and shiny!

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  36. Dana ParamitaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    you look so fabulous with orange color! <3
    anyway checkout mine if you have a chance sweety :)

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  37. JiglyciousNovember 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    OMG i love your outfit

    i'm following you

    hope you can visit myblog and we can visit each other
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    kisses

    www.myjiglyciouslife.blogspot.com

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  38. Angela LeberteNovember 13, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    great post on the past. I have always loved old movies, since as a little girl it was all we had to watch at my grandmas house. I always couldn't wait to go over there, try on her vintage jewelry and clothes, and watch her movies. All About Eve is one of my favorites!
    The nail polish colors are great, they really do remind me of older times
    xo
    www.fluentbeauty.com

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  39. VALERIE WANGNovember 14, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    nice pictures!and those nail polishes are really cute!thanks for your sweet words and hope u'll come visit me more often!<3







    xxxx

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  40. issatchieuNovember 14, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Instagram's jus an amazing app. :) Im sure u will agree too.
    Thks for coming by with a generous comment :)
    XOXO!!!!!
    Hope ur monday's treating u fine :)

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  41. lynnetteNovember 14, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    You'd probably really enjoy Mad Men! :D Are you a fan?? I've only watched about 2 episodes but I think it's the kind you'd like... and that outfit is lovely. I really like the contrasting colors.

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  42. TillyNovember 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Yes! All About Eve is pretty terrific!

    You are gorgeous O_O! xx

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  43. Fabrizia SpinelliNovember 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    You look so pretty and so do the necklace! Nice post!

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  44. karinNovember 14, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Very nice post, love your new necklace.Thanks for your comment,I like your blog very much, if you want we can follow each other.Kisses from www.stylepicture.blogspot.com

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