dressed up like a lady: Nancy Drew and the case of the high waisted shorts.

Jul 16, 2008

Nancy Drew and the case of the high waisted shorts.

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I have a weird obsession with young adult novels from the 70's and 80's. I think it's because these book were already old and dated by the time I was looking at them on the shelves of my elementary school library, so now they seem doubly nostalgic. Anyway, a while back my boyfriend bought me a whole box of them, so I thought I'd put down the book I'm actually reading (Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk) and pull these dusty gems out for a little lawn reading.







Shorts: Thrifted
Top: Thrifted
Shoes: Tahari
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31 comments :

  1. Shen-ShenJuly 16, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    I love the shorts!

    I'm not a fan of old books unless I've owned them from the very beginning.. The yellowed pages creep me out!

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  2. yiqin;July 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    I love high waisted shorts!!!!! & such fun photos :D

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  3. Nay'ChelleJuly 17, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    Nice shorts!

    I remember I had this slight Nancy Drew obssesion back in elementary school.

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  4. Cheryl LynnJuly 17, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Everything about this post is adorable: your shorts, your shoes and the pictures themselves.

    Another winnner, my dear.

    I tagged you with the Premio Award. I know you've been tagged already, probably, but I like you so, there!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 4:41 AM

    i used to love books, but since my mum become a writer and she's even popular here, i can't read books with pleasure, i thought books are something special and i wasnt thinking that they're written by normal people, and now i see that everyone can write a book and it lose its magic. i hope that someday i'll stop think that way :)

    (what about cupboards - the owner of them is the girl who made the party, not me, but i fell in love with her kitchen, it was so communist, like there nothing changed in 30 years - old cupboards, russian fridge, old polish stove and big, painted plates on walls, and it was great because it just was in that way, without any concrete style, i think they just didnt buy new furniture for so long)

    /D.

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  6. LydiaJuly 17, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    You rock those shorts like no one can! Lovely.

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  7. thetinylittlegirlJuly 17, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    fantastic!

    i love the colour of the pink in your hair with the green of your earrings. super cool ;-)

    p.s. i used to love the baby sitters club books eep!

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  8. D-andelionJuly 17, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    I love the photos and your outfit is great!

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  9. Super Kawaii MamaJuly 17, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    I spent many evenings under the covers reading these till my eyes nearly fell out. Lovely sunny shots.

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  10. WJJuly 17, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    Gosh, those books. How nostalgic! But Lullaby is pretty damn good too.

    Am loving your outfits, going to add you to my blogroll, hope you don't mind!

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  11. HoneymoonJuly 17, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    U r a fashion addict ! If u want, I invite u to come to see some of the most beautiful heels, dresses and bags of the Paris fashion weeks and many more...!

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  12. la_comadreja_rojaJuly 17, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    You are just perfect! Your hairstyle makes an interesting contrast to beautifull, romantic vintage dresses you often wear. And your hole style is a very original and creative mix of different factors. I love it!

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  13. elleJuly 17, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    your hair is awesome - love love love the look!

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  14. carrie / wishwishwishJuly 17, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    I totally love old books! I bet the covers are all amazing! haha.
    plus, you look great, as usual!
    x

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  15. HeyBigTrenderJuly 17, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    you look fabulous! they look like they fit like a dream!

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  16. we wear thingsJuly 17, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    oh i LOVE these photos!! great outfit, great scene...

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  17. fashion heraldJuly 17, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    I'm so jealous, I want to be on the grass reading that collection! and I LOVE the title.

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  18. ElysiaJuly 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    that looks enjoyable. you look adorable, too!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Cute shorts! enjoy your books .
    till

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  20. AsianCajunsJuly 17, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    I love this photo shoot, probably because it combines two of my loves: fashion and books. Those shorts look great on you!

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  21. AntheaJuly 18, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    cute! Teen novels are the best :)

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  22. Fashion Is PoisonJuly 18, 2008 at 4:52 AM

    i LOVE this! hmmm I need to find a good book to read on the train...

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  23. DottiJuly 18, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    Trashy, girl! And oh so lovely.

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  24. KATLINJuly 18, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    These pics are awesome! The colors, the way the books are scattered, it looks like a real editorial!

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  25. Miss WooJuly 18, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Amazing outfit again, and its really good fun looking at children books from the past. I have a collection of old Bounty magazines that I browse through sometimes, so of the fashion tips are so funny!

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  26. LauraJuly 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Old books are divine... And Nancy Drew is a true legend! I hated her as she was way too perfect girl and too implausible. Still, I read almost all the books we have in the local library (and there are A LOT of them).

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  27. rayJuly 19, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    wow youve got alot a readin to do eh! love the shorts,the high waist is perfect and looks great on youxx

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  28. CoutureCarrieJuly 19, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Such fun pics! I love the spot of pink in your hair, too!

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  29. WendyBJuly 19, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    Those shoes are awesome!

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  30. Doriz JeltzinJuly 20, 2008 at 1:16 PM

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  31. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    those shorts are amazing

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