Thursday, June 24, 2010

Various ramblings

25 Jun '10
Feather headpiece - a gift, originally from Diva
Dress - thrifted
Crinoline (unseen) - vintage, thrifted
Belt - thrifted
Cardigan - vintage, thrifted
Bag - vintage, birthday gift to self!
Tights - who knows?
Shoes - Trade Me

I sent off the first five chapters to my agent this morning - eek! And now I wait and chew my nails off.

I know you're probably completely sick of this cardigan-bag combination, but I'm slightly addicted. And you probably recognise this dress, too - I shortened it a bit. Even though I loved its original length, I simply didn't wear it enough because it always felt too long for me. Now that it's knee-length, I'm wearing it all the time.

I'm heading out to afternoon tea with my mother- and sister-in-law today, and then going to see Bill Bailey live tonight. I can't wait. I absolutely LOVE Bill Bailey - his stand-up and his film work, and particularly his role in Black Books (my favourite comedy series of all time - I can recite all the episodes verbatim). Now if I can only get tickets to Dylan Moran, I can tick two things off my to-do-before-I-die list!

Comment of the day

"Ah, yes, it looks much better!! More fabulous even! Love Bill Bailey! Love Dylan Moran more! LOVE Black Books!! Enjoy Bill, I hope you get to snog him!" -

17 comments:

reckless daughter said...

that amazing bag again! love it.

I've seen Bill Bailey live - it was here in LA a few years ago. He is hilarious! My bf (a Brit) and I had such a good time! have fun!

thevintageyear said...

Dylan was fantastic at the Melbourne comedy festival a few years back... I am oh so jealous of you seeing Bill Bailey! Hope it's fantastic!

Geek Girl said...

New length looks great, plus with the cardy lovely. Love Bill Bailey, was going to see him but was too poor to buy tickets at the time, have fun!

emma wallace said...

So cute! I love the happy polkadots! You are definitely in summer-mode, that dress looks so picnicky!

crazyhatman said...

Glad to know that there are others who can also recite the episodes!

p.s, I saw dylan moran, it was brilliant!

Franca said...

Yeah Bill Bailey! I saw him on the tour before last/this one.

Great outfit too!

Charlotte said...

Ooh yes, red and white polka dots - you can't go wrong! That cardigan is v cute too.

xx Charlotte
Tuppence Ha'penny

Helga! said...

Ah,yes,it looks much better!!More fabulous even!
Love Bill Bailey!love Dylan Moran more!LOVE Black Books!!Enjoy Bill,I hope you get to snog him!

munkstuffandnonsense said...

Oh I love Dylan! He is fantastic!
And that dress is lovely! I have a skirt like it, which has reminded me I clearly don't wear it enough!!

Green Pickles said...

Beautiful outfit - I love the red!
Love
Aimee
x

LucyVanPelt said...

Hi Andrea,

I've never commented here before although I've been reading for simply ages. I felt compelled to so do today though as I too love Bill Bailey! I live in London and I've run into him a bunch of times although have regrettably never seen him live, so I am very jealous of you tonight!

I just wanted to tell you also that you are an inspiration to me as a fellow writer (I study English Lit at university) and blogger (www.lucyvanpelt.tumblr.com if you'd like a peek!) and I can't wait to read your book. You must be so proud. Also, you always look adorable, your sense of style is fantastic!

Lots of love from England! Lucy. x

Sal said...

I LOVE it. And I love that you wear your crinolines. I've got one in my closet but have been too shy to wear it!

Milla said...

Belated Happy Birthday Andrea! And don't chew those nails too short ;) I'm sorry you have to be apart from the LOYL but the time will fly past quickly I hope (it will trust me-I spent the first year of our marriage apart from my hubby). I realised after you posted about the Big Move that I better not send you any more stuff, but have accumulated a small package anyway and would love to have it waiting for you in Austin. Lemme know your address there and some goodies will be yours. xoxo

Alexandra Mason said...

I love Bill Bailey hope you have a great time! xx

Bella Di Nonna said...

Oh oh oh, I LOVE Bill Bailey!!! When I first saw the "Part Troll" DVD, I couldn't speak for about five minutes because I was laughing so hard at his joke about South West Trains...

Bella x

daisymay said...

I would totally die for that dress!

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MarieBayArea said...

yay, we get to see your pretty hair again! i just adore your short, blonde bob. love this look.