All my life, I have wanted to go to Japan and view the cherry blossoms. Unfortunately when I did have the opportunity to see Japan, I was there in the middle of summer, well past blossom time. For the time being there are no trips to Japan on the horizon for me, so I freaked out a little when I was tipped off by a friend that there were real cherry blossoms in flower only an hours drive away. Of course I had to go and see for myself, and while it wasn’t quite as spectacular as I imagine Kyoto would be in the spring, it was wonderful to be able to see the beautiful pink flowers. Also way less effort than getting on a plane, and easier on the purse strings too!
For the occasion I decided to debut this reproduction 1930s style chiffon maxi that had been hanging in my wardrobe since last December. I had been saving the dress for a special occasion and today seemed like the perfect outing for it. However, alternatively I could have gone out dressed as Mickey Mouse and it would likely have resulted in the same reaction that I got from the general public. For me, there are few things more frustrating than people indiscreetly taking unsolicited photos without my consent. It only gets worse however when they realize that I am aware of their actions and sheepishly ask for permission…having already taken several photos. I’m certain that I speak for many others like me when I say that this behavior objectifying and dehumanizing. My answer is always no, as it’s a little creepy to pop up in someones holiday snaps, right?
But in other news, I am trying to concentrate on getting my hair a nice silvery white! Or at least as close as I can get to what without wrecking my hair entirely. My problem is that I don’t have much patience for sitting around with purple goop in my hair, but it’s time I showed more commitment! I recently was relieved to learn that many ladies in the 30s did in fact resort to wearing wigs in order to have the ideal coiffure. Some of these wigs were even made out of metal, and others had their hair set and lacquered silver by a hairdresser. I honestly kind of love the idea of that look, and if I do manage to find silver hair spray that doesn’t have glitter I will be giving it a go!
Wearing:
Unique Vintage – Dress
Georgette Shoes by Hotter – courtesy of Hotter
vintage 1930s/40s parasol
What a beautiful 30’s siren among the cherry blossoms. So serene and glamorous.
Oh my God! I saw one photo on instagram and I was running on your blog. This dress and this cherry blossom!
My husband was in Japan and Kyoto in spring and every time I see his photos I fall in love. We also have big kanvas from Japan in our house.
plan is laso to go together, Japan is just magical ♥.
Totally worth the drive 😉 What utterly beautiful photos, as usual, but that cherry blossom really is something. Now I see why it was the only thing that would do for this dress 🙂
You look gorgeous! The setting is amazing too, so pretty.
Unsolicited photos are really frustrating. I don’t usually have that problem where I live now in the U.S., but it happened all the time in Egypt. It feels objectifying and rude, you’re so right.
But maybe someday when a future grandchild is going through old holiday snaps they’ll be intrigued with the random beautiful lady that pops up, haha!
Utterly sublime! Those blossoms are incredibly beautiful. What other backdrop could possibly have sufficed for that gown? You look wonderful x
So beautiful! The cherry blossoms are amazing, and the dress is stunning. Very lovely set of photos.
The Artyologist
Gorgeous! Beautiful dress in just the right shade of pink to blend in with those blossoms <3 A beautiful ensemble and a beautiful place. I hope to travel to Japan next year but in the fall so I'll miss the blossoms too, how wonderful that you found some closer to home 🙂
Wow these photos and that dress is absolutely beautiful, such a gorgeous location for photos! I think I can remember eyeing off this dress on Unique Vintage a while ago and loving it! xo
My stars, what a sublimely beautiful dress and setting to capture it in. Japan though this may not be, it’s still off-the-charts breathtaking and something that many of us can only dream about in our respective corners of the world. What a perfect reminder to us as well that these sorts of blossoms are another great reason to see Australian when spring is underway there.
I’m very sorry that you’ve been dealing with stealth photo takers. I run into that quite frequently, too. I always feel like walking up to that person, handing them my business card, and telling them to go to my blog, where they can literally find thousands of professional photos of me (most, I hope, of which are far more flattering than a sneakily grabbed cell phone shot). I haven’t done so yet, but it is tempting for sure. If people ask, I personally don’t mind letting them take my photos, but I agree that it’s rather presumptuous and impolite to simply do so without consulting the stranger that you’re photographing. I’ve never done that to anyone before and can’t imagine I ever will.
Many hugs,
♥ Jessica
That’s such a shame about those people rudely trying to take your photo and ruining your day. 🙁 But at least you had a nice time and got to see some cherry blossoms! There are plenty of trees around Sydney but they’re definitely not on the same scale as Japan. I’d love to go there one day and see them too, I’ve been wanting to do it for years but still never have.
littlehenrylee.net
It’s a bit weird to discover that people consider you a tourist attraction, isn’t it? I caught people taking photos of me a few times in Hong Kong (all fellow tourists, if I had to guess), and it felt really odd.
I must admit, is probably want a photo of you as well, though! You look so stunning in this gown, with the cherry blossoms blooming around you. The floral print rally compliments your coloring and the fit is perfect for flattering your curves. I’m sure you’ll make it to Kyoto soon to get the real experience!
I can’t believe how perfect this dress is for the setting. Just so much swooning over these pictures.
Oh my! You look like a fairytale princess. The blossom princess! As though you belong there. I imagine that is why people take a cheeky pic of you while you aren’t looking. Especially tourists, they do that! I never get asked permission though, i am apparently not even worth that. Makes me crazy! I have not ventures in to maxi length before and it looks stunning on you so I must give it a try sometime.
Amazing flowers and this dress looks so wonderful on you! I really love cherry blossoms…
xx
Sandra <3