It's always been a dream of mine to attend Burning Man Festival. A week in the Nevada desert with amazing music and amazing art and amazing human beings willing to bond with perfect strangers over the two. I suppose it's always been a dream to spend time in the desert, period. Perhaps something to do with the minimalism. Take a tent, food and water, some good books, a way to play tunes, and head into the open space where all that remains is sand and stars. Cheesy/pretentious, maybe. But a dream nonetheless.
I hope to make it to Burning Man in the next five years, but for now I have to find alternative means of keeping the desert in my heart -- like this Topshop dress, for instance. I knew it needed to be in my life the moment I saw it. I adore a good bodycon, especially one with an artsy, almost psychedelic pattern on it. The landscape resembles everything I would want to see in the real world -- everything I'd want in my picturesque desert scene. I just think it's stunning. I'd been searching for the perfect outfit to pair this classic burgundy fedora with, and hopefully this was it.
A word about the choker I am wearing: I discovered this cowhide&leather necklace in a quirky little Italian-based Etsy shop called Madly Vintage. The shop owner was a delight to talk to, and I just love that you can tell she genuinely cares about selling authentic vintage products, not replicas or "inspired-by" items. From Christian Dior to '60s lizard leather, her style is obviously brilliant.
Because the English winter rain is so relentless, I had these shots taken in Paddy's music studio. I think the warm colors of the studio blend really well with the array of colors on the dress. It creates that "dry heat" feel I imagine I'll find at Burning Man...someday.
Get the look:
Desert Scene Bodycon, Topshop, $70
Catarzi Exclusive Classic Fedora, ASOS, $55
Cowhide and Leather Chocker (Similar), Madly Vintage, $18
Jacques2 Double Buckle Shoes, Topshop, $104
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An absolutely gorgeous ensemble.
ReplyDeleteI was raised in the desert off and on and there is a certain depth and soul to it. It makes you experience life the way I truly think it is meant to be lived.
Thank you my darling. The closest I have been to a desert is Albuquerque, but even then I didn't get to experience it. I have always envisioned the desert as a very thought-provoking, soulful place. Glad to hear you think it is as well. Must go. Someday.
DeleteI was in the Mojave. Empty and quiet with a little piece of forever embedded in every thought you have and that is from a kid of ten. Goddess help us all if I ever get back there now that I have learned how to think.
Deletegreat dress, great pumps! <3
ReplyDeletexx from germany!
Thanks SO much. I think this dress is a new obsession.
DeleteAw, I love fantastic little Etsy shops like that! And I would hate Burning Man. . . but to each their own :)
ReplyDeleteLikewise, you can find the best things on Etsy. Ahh why do you think you would hate it?
DeleteGreat outfit and stunning post!... thank you so much for featuring our vintage necklace with this wonderful dress and lovely accessories :)
ReplyDeleteCiao... our warm greetings from Madlyvintage!!!
Thank you so much! And of course, darling. Thank YOU for having an amazing eye for authentic vintage!
DeleteYou look gorgeous and really make that dress shine! The pattern on it is divine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I like what you have going on here on your end of the blogosphere. ~ :)
Thank you so much Danielle! The pattern hooked me right away. I loved discovering your blog. Definitely going to keep an eye out for all your posts!
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