3.17.2011

Breakfast for one

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Last thursday I turned the ripe old age of 22 (don't worry, they're putting me in a home soon), and just happened to have my first photoshoot scheduled with the lovely Lara Blair. She contacted me a few weeks ago wanting to do some fun vintage style shoots, and as the weather improves, I'm sure you'll see many more!

These were taken at Je t'aime bakery, a place I frequent for soup and pastries. At the recent expo I found this amazing amazing 1940s bird hat, and a belt to match! I found them at the same vendor, so maybe the woman who owned them in the 40s wore them together too :)
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65 comments:

Shady Del Knight said...

You're killing me here! This is retro done right. You are drop dead gorgeous, Sol!

Saba said...

What beautiful pictures! I loove that green dress on you, it looks amazing.

Oh and happy birthday for last week!

- Lucy

Michelle said...

That sweater dress is too fabulous, right down to the color. I am seriously deprived, I have wanted one like this forever! I can see it as a foundation for so many things.

Kelly said...

Love everything about it. Love the colors, and that HAT! Sooooo pretty.

Sara SHOEmaker said...

this belongs in a magazine. I love everything about it-including that train case! I'm obsessed with train cases :) You look amazing my dear.

Miss Caitlin Elizabeth said...

wow you look gorgeous, especially in that last picture

Betty2Tone said...

That hat is awesome! Was it originally a hat, or something else that can be turned into hat?

Rebeccak said...

Such stunning photos! What a way to celebrate 22 - Happy birthday!!

I'd love some close ups of that hat - it looks too exciting not to see it in more detail!

Lauryn said...

Simply Gorgeous! And happy birthday! :)

art deco dame said...

Aw to be 22 again.You look wonderful!The photos turned out lovely!

Kir said...

Absolutely lovely!
And happy belated birthday! Hope it was wonderful!

So you're 5 years older than me. :)

Vintagesuburbia said...

Wow - stunning as usual. You really know how to put together an outfit. Happy belated birthday and thanks for all the great posts! (BTW you have made me feel slightly old - I am turning 40 this year - eek, but thanks to vintage glamour and a good hairdo hopefully I don't look it yet!)

jeanine romo said...

OMG!! Stunning photos!!
Happy Birthday :)

xx,
jeanine
www.livelovefashionj.blogspot.com

sneakytreats said...

Solanah = Beautiful

Trina said...

Everything about this outfit is divine!
On a different note, they're finally airing Pushing Daisies here in little old Australia, now I know what you were on about a while ago.....LOVE it, my absolutely new favourite show.
Trinaxx

Sarah said...

So stunning, you've taken my breath away!

Gabriela Von Bohlen said...

Congratulations! You're so pretty, these pictures are charming indeed.

Lady in black said...

Breathtaking fotos. I want more:)

Bombshell Bettie said...

love this! geez old lady what are we going to do with you? that hat...i have no words! amazing..ok i had one...but it doesn't live up to what that hat is...wowie. I adore the one of you laughing and the one above that..too cute little lady!

Unknown said...

Perfection x

RetroJetGirl said...

My favourite is the 4th photo- you like like a vintage coffee ad in a magazine :)

Happy Birthday!!!

Porcelina said...

Gorgeous photos!
Something to look back on when you're old and be proud of!
Miss P xx

LandGirl1980 said...

Gobsmacking!

Madeline Quaint said...

Amazing pictures!
The hat is out of this world, I wish there was a photot of the original owner wearing it!
And a very happy birthday too! :)

Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

What a great way to see in your 22nd, you look incredible. I love the one of you laughing the most. Happy birthday :) x

Miss Woody said...

you're so lovely!!!

Casey Maura said...

What a gorgeous outfit; that belt and hat are stunning. Fantastic finds! Happy Birthday too, btw!!! :D

♥ Casey

garofit said...

Indeed fantastic finds, are you wear them to perfection! Stunning pics and happy birthday to you!

The Witchery Vintage said...

These shots are gorgeous! Happy Belated Birthday too! xoxo

Sarah said...

you are beautiful, Solanah! Happy birthday :-)

Mary Beth said...

So what about the dress, sweater girl?Where did that come from?

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

I can't believe you're only 22!!! I thought you were closer to my age but only a couple years younger. man I'm old. Did you get married at 18 or 19 or so? I was 20 when I married. I love young marriages. Anyway these are gorgeous shots of you and I applaud your photographer a lot. Happy birthday to you!

Katherine Michael said...

Gosh, you are pretty! Green is a great color on you!

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

Gorgeous! And Happy Birthday!

Ms.Tips said...

Happy Birthday!! Stunning photos. Love, love the whole outfit, especially the hat!!

Q's Daydream said...

Gorgeous lady!!!

Belle de Ville said...

Really fabulous photos!

Elise said...

Gorgeous pics, loving the hat too! Happy belated birthday! :)

Eden Hensley Silverstein said...

Happy belated birthday. Absolutely gorgeous outfit. Love the shade of green.

Hep~Kitten said...

These photos are spectacular!!

Desiree said...

Jealous! I'm waiting for someone to call me for a photo shoot. You look fantastic. What a great birthday present.

Lotta Dahl said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

Ms Wanda said...

Some great colour combos in the outfits/location. And the lighting is beautiful.

Sarah said...

Amazing (and a happy belated birthday to my birthday twin [yes, down to the year]).

Monique Rondeau said...

absolutely stunning. Perfectly styled!


Happy Belated Birthday. 22 was the most amazing year for me. Hope yours proves to be just as wonderful!

Amber said...

these photos are truly incredible, like a step back in time.

Diva said...

Twenty two... The memories rush through my mind! :) I have to say you should ask that this photographer take more pictures of you. You look absolutely amazing! Laura B seems to have captured not only the glamour that is you, but also your charm and wit.

A very happy bday to you - Solanah!

crowleyancanto said...

You have a great complexion and are fabulously photogenic. Love the vintage look, you so make it work...

Solanah said...

Betty2Tone, it's a hat from the 1940s

MB I got it at Urban Eccentric Vintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbaneccentric

Victoria, we got married at 20 too!

Sydney said...

That jewel tone is so beautiful on you! A great shoot. :)

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Anonymous said...

These pictures are so lovely! Hope there are more of these shoots to come!

Siân Singleton said...

Amazing outfit you look beautiful xx

Kittenish Behaviour Blog

Miss Kate said...

That's the ticket. It's not every girl who can wear a jaunty bird hat so well!

Rhia said...

That knit dress looks amazing on you! And you look so darn good no matter what you are wearing anyway, makes me jealous ;) Anyway, lovely photos.

Karrisa_T said...

Just stumbled upon your blog... It's amazing! Love these birthday photos especially (Happy birthday!). Love your whimsical, vintage style. ;)

SANNE said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

I'm exactly 35 years older than you, and still loving vintage style. Perhaps I am vintage myself, ahem. ;)

nina-im-wunderland said...

those photos really look amazing and your hat is just perfect

Alli said...

Gorgeous shots Solanah! You look breathtaking- so classy! (Happy 22nd Birthday! :) )

Monika - Twoja Asystentka said...

sooo lovely!

Gráinne said...

Wow these photos are truly beautiful! I love the vintage spin you've got, from the clothes down to the poses! Stunning!

SANNE said...

Ahem, I'm too old to calculate - I'm "only" 25 years older than you. :)

Gabrielle Clayvon said...

These pictures are so inspiring. You look like are actually in the 1940s. I have never seen such beautiful photography before in my life. Cudos to the talented photographer, Lara Blair.

Gabrielle
www.thegiftofgab-gabby.blogspot.com

Miss Betty Doll said...

I love your laughing photos. So natural!

Gabrielle Clayvon said...

I soo want this whole outfit. You so look like a sophisticated classy woman in Paris enjoying a cup of tea and pastries at a local cafe. Swoon!

Gabrielle
www.thegiftofgab-gabby.blogspot.com