i think this outfit may have started it all... the fascination towards the colours mentioned in the previous post. i remember seeing this before, and was just reminded, browsing through (the lovely and varied) sea*life*style.

the dress is from nadinoo by nadia izruna. i'm kind of torn between liking and not liking the collections. some things i adore, some i can't stand. mainly the prints, i admit. the cuts are delicious. her blog has wonderful pictures and vintage inspiration, so it is certainly a place to dive into.

there is that something about these cheap chinese ornaments, they've always appealed to me. they are tiny, with fragile bits, and often a little off (just like me!) which just adds to the charm (one hopes). there is something about the combination of grayish blue and orange that is beginning to appeal to me, too. there is also

in sewing little orange toes for a scrappy owl to hold onto a strip of branch.

(toe thread and paper bits courtesy of good company)