Monday, January 11, 2010

Accessorize like Anne

One of my all-time favorite books is Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I grew up reading the series and fell in love with the made for TV movies as well. Anne embodies everything in a woman which I admire. She is independent, headstrong, yet utterly romantic and spontaneous. I also adore her Victorian Country garb. I wish I could get away with her beautiful period costumes in my everyday life, but seeing as fashion trends are not leaning that way, I may just want to stick with some touches of Victorian here and there.

I've been eyeing some vintage straw boaters and have concluded that I need to possess one by springtime. This picture also makes me want to ride my bicycle.

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Cameo brooches and granny boots add the perfect amounts of Victorian flair.

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Anne's carpet bag is perfect for toting around romance novels.

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Anne Shirley: Another girly-girl who isn't afraid to get dirty.
"It's not what the world holds for you, it's what you bring to it."
- Lucy Maud Montgomery

3 comments:

  1. Aaah.. I have happy memories of reading Anne of Green Gables! And I thik that the choices you made made are beautiful- I want those granny boots! Actaully wait, the carpet bag too! Ad the cameo! Basically all very desirable items.
    Thanks for the wonderful comment.

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  2. What a great inspiration! I love it, the concept it genius! :))

    ♥ Aya
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  3. Oh, now you made me want to re-watch all of the Anne films! I love Anne Shirley, when I grew up I wanted to be her :)

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