These images are inspired by a Technicolour version of Tim Walker's film The Lost Explorer which I saw at a screening at Somerset House last year. It was played alongside The African Queen, a Technicolour masterpiece starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. I think viewing the films one after the other has mixed them in my mind forever more and these pictures represent the amalgamation of the two. I've always quite fancied the idea of being a great explorer; getting lost for months at time and discovering rare blooms and strange animals.
My dress is a Liberty print dress made in the 70s by a really great boutique called Origin, my mum found it in our local Oxfam. The print is Icanthe Tana Lawn, it's so lovely and reminds me of all the exotic plants one might find in the jungle.
The Lost Explorer
Linking to Second Hand First at The Citizen Rosebud
Outfit Details
1970s Icanthe Tana Lawn Liberty dress made by Origin via oxfam
1970s cotton scarf via a car boot
1909 silver bracelet made by Smith & Pepper Ltd, originally my grandmas
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Lovelovelove these photos!! Especially the first one, it's like a film still! X
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, I thought they were from the film! They're just gorgeous! Brava!
ReplyDeleteThese are just wonderful, you look absolutely stunning and that dress was a great find - well done Mum! xxx
ReplyDeleteImagination, crativity and beauty, ahhhhhhhhhhhh
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Very cool shots! I just love the bold colors!
ReplyDeleteLove this - so edgy and creative with a vibrant colourful twist!
ReplyDeleteHow do you edit the photos into the circles?? :)
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Lovely photos, you look like you could star in a silent movie. You've got that Lillian Gish quality. I've never heard of the Lost Explorer but I have seen the African Queen and of course it is wonderful. Bet it was great seeing them in the open air on a warm night. Your mum can obviously sniff out a bargain at 20 paces! Xxx
ReplyDeleteYour mum is awesome to pick up pieces like these for you. African Queen is a favourite movie - I don't know the Lost Explorer. Now I'm interested. Fantastic photos.
ReplyDeletei'm really happy that i've found your page... is so inspirational! you've a great taste !
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