Saturday, July 23, 2011

Thai Style

In the 1950s, Jim Thompson, an American businessman and former U.S. military intelligence officer fell in love.  But it wasn't what you'd think. The love was so compelling that as soon as he could he left everything he had behind (including his wife). 

No,  he didn't fall for another woman, he fell for another country;  a little place in Asia called Thailand.

Upon arriving, I too quickly fell in love with Thailand, and heard the country calling to me to take up permanent residence. However, for Mr. Thompson and I, the appeal of Thailand is probably rooted in different reasons.

One of the best and most appealing things about Thailand?  THE STYLE.  Thai people have great style and great clothes. And did I mention prices?  They are a STEAL! I think my suitcase was twice as heavy with clothes on the way back.  

Needless to say, I made out like a bandit, and here are some choice outfits I brought back with me...


 
 I found this vintage dress in a thrift store.  The thrift store didn't have any dressing rooms, but I fell in love with the dress and decided that I'd buy it anyway.  Afterall, it was only THREE DOLLARS...and by the way, it fits perfectly :)




 
 I don't think you can find skirts and blouses like this in the U.S.  I could be wrong.  This is more akin to my style, and I saw A LOT of clothing like this in Thailand, which made me really excited.









The shirt here was thrifted, and I love ruffles and lace on the front of this skirt.




I totally had a photoshoot fail.  I bought these awesome jelly shoes in Thailand, but forgot to bring them to the shoot.  I would have worn them with that last outfit.  As it is, both of the pairs of shoes shown in these photos are made by Steve Madden.

Oh yeah, major photo cred and general awesomeness cred to my girl Rachelle N!

Have a great weekend :)



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15 comments:

  1. RLJuly 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    i LOVE that dress! awesome find :) and i agree, that second outfit is so you! you look so good in all of them <3

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  2. Look Pretty.July 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Thank you! :)
    Next time I go to Thailand, you have to come with!

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  3. the nyanzi reportJuly 24, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    you look so beautiful in that first dress!

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  4. Look Pretty.July 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    :) thanks!!!

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  5. Midwest MuseJuly 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    the first dress is SO GOOD!

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  6. Look Pretty.July 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    THANK YOU!!!!

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  7. Starry DynamoJuly 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    What a fun day, let's buy more clothes so we can take more pictures of you!

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  8. Look Pretty.July 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    ehhhh I do better behind the camera. This shoot was a challenge. Note how two people thought this was funny :) Nevertheless, the pictures you took are awesome!

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  9. Veronika Novotny July 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    ooh, love all of these pieces and gorgeous outfits. I'm especially smitten with the first dress, love that it's vintage. And the second outfit is also amazing, the detail on the skirt is, SO sweet. You have fabulous taste!! xx veronika

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  10. ChiccaJuly 27, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    WOW,love all these outfits, especially the 1st one!The dress is adorable!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  11. Look Pretty.July 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks everyone :)

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  12. ElegantesqueJuly 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love the cropped skirt and the second look !!!

    kisses
    hannah
    http://elegantesque.blogspot.com

    btw, wanna follow each other ?

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  13. Starry DynamoAugust 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I definitely hit the funny box once, maybe twice. But that's because of the words silly, not the pictures!

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  14. Breeanna @ a brilliant melodyAugust 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I have been to Thailand and money can go so far there!

    By the way, I'm so jealous of all your outfits, they are so pretty!

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  15. chantillyAugust 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    i *love* the first dress! what an amazing find... and for only three dollars... so lucky!!

    xx

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