Wednesday, May 19, 2010

life in a suitcase

lace collection

lace collection

lace collection

lace collection

lace collection

lace collection

As you can see I got a little carried away photographing the above dresses (also carried away caressing hair/face) but can you blame me? Are they not most excellent? I've gathered up a few dresses that I've collected during my travels to put in the shop tomorrow as we're finally settled in one place for the next two weeks (three weeks until my own bed) allowing me a fair amount of time to get back to this part of business. I've got quite a collection for you! All sorts of handsome Cracks style attire, lacey numbers and pretty cotton patterned dresses.

My partner and I spent last week prepping garments and having patterns made for our first Loved One collection! Very excited to soon share it with you (am most excited about the lingerie portion of the collection).

I've noticed that there have been a few new eyeballs around here lately thanks to a very generous write-up earlier this week. Please feel free to introduce yourselves!

68 comments:

  1. i am so glad you got "carried away"! the second to last photograph is like cindy sherman meets alex prager. beautiful photos as always.

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  2. OOoohhh!@!!!!! Hannah, you make me kind of mad that you're selling these!!!! They look sooooo pretty on you! Also cannot wait for your lingerie collection. Sounds lovely. Your vaca seems awesome!!!!!
    Cheers,
    Smog

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  3. Hey Hannah,
    I wanted to tell you about a dramatic art project I did a few weeks ago for school. Most of the background color was done with pastel, along with a light coating of watercolor. What does this have to do with you, you ask? Layered on top of the pastel was tracing paper with faces traced on them: Jimi Hendrix, Billie Holiday, Franz Ferdinand, Hannah Metz, all gathered into one. The tracing paper gave a ghostly effect to the faces and I was questioned several times by my peers about who you were in particular. Each time, i'd point them in the direction of your site, mentioning your wonderful photographs and illustrations.
    Just thought you'd appreciate it.
    Let me know if you'd like to see.

    Keep up the good fun.
    -Melissa

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  4. Miss Smog, it crushes me a bit to part with these but they are being sold to accomplish bigger dreams! One day I'll get to keep my treasures!

    Melissa, sounds wonderful! I'm incredibly flattered that you included my visage in such an ambitious project, I would love to see the piece!

    ithrowyouin, thank you for the kind words! a comparison to miss sherman, oh my!

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  5. As always, just lovely, that dress is a dream!

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  6. oh, hannah. you're so beautiful!

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  7. Cracks is so dreadfully wonderful! Oh please do show!

    And hi by the way I'm Aimee and you mentioned new faces -- i would be one of those. I just happened upon your blog one day not too long ago and have been a faithful follower since. :)

    alors, avez un bon temp aux vacances!

    grazie,
    Aimee

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  8. These are so wonderful, you inspire me in so many ways.

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  9. Hi Hannah,

    I am so glad about the "generous write-up." I found you through R29 and have been going though pages of your blog ever since. I love it. Makes me miss the BK.

    Xo,
    Megan
    http://anotherzoeday.blogspot.com

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  10. How do you find such marvelous dresses?! I especially love the ones in the last two pictures and it's completely acceptable to get carried away when you have lovely finds as such.
    Also I am not always impressed by black and white photographs but you have done them justice, very nice photographs :)
    p.s. I have been a reader of yours since your lj days, you make photobooth pictures seem dreamy, I don't know how you do it and your photographs are always lovely.

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  11. These are absolutely stunning! i adore your blog :)

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  12. Not only are you such a beautiful lady, you also seem absolutely nice!

    I've been a creeper on here for a while, and could honestly have posted the following comments in every single one of your posts(but chose not to, because, ya know, it would be a little creepy and redundant):

    "Oh my god, you're so pretty"
    "Oh my god, you look so beautiful"
    "Oh my god, you seem so nice"
    "Oh my god, you're so inspiring"

    So there you go, a creeper all at once.

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  13. Looking lovely! Your dresses are gorgeous.

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  14. Fantastic pics! Love that lace top dress and your hair is fab.

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  15. Oh dear, these photos are beautiful and your hair is big and beautiful (shouldn't those two words always go together? I think they should.) Where are you now and where are you going next, and I can't wait to see these pieces go up in your store.

    xo Jenny

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  16. oh these are SO wonderful! i really don't know how you find such treasures.

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  17. Hi Hannah! love your blog and love the dresses..wonderful pictures, mysterius...a bit scary light, like a David Lynch movie...you dont really know what hides behind the rose bushes...
    /petra

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  18. these dresses are so cute, maybe it's been addressed but did you finally make the switch to etsy? i'm hooked on the site right now, like five years too late hehe!

    and i'm gabriela, hiiiiii! i think i've been following for quite a while but only started commenting recently (in general, actually). i remember you from your livejournal days! good times and you dudes have always seemed like a lovely bunch :)

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  19. I can't pick a favourite photo, they're all so beautiful!

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  20. gosh...these are just incredible, miss Hannah.

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  21. Hannah the picture of you in Hawaii is so lovely! You look like a raphaelite paleontologist!!! Your hair looks different? Straighter perhaps and completly lovely!

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  22. Hi there, I've been following your blog for some time. I love your fashion and writing styles.

    These dresses are great but so is the setting! I have to admit that the trees and grass are a nice change from the usual indoor bricks and windows :)

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  23. omg you're so gorgeous ! i love your style <3

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  24. Hi everybody! Thanks for introducing yourselves :) I'm making my way through all of your lovely blogs and have been adding loads to my reader!

    Hiroko: I hunt for dresses all over! Mostly I find them at wholesale second-hand clothing distributors. :)

    Ana Karen: I enjoyed your creeping very much.

    Petra: I know exactly what's hiding behind those bushes! Dog poop and some sort of fast food remains dragged there by poopers!


    Gabriela: Yep! Switch has been made :) you can now find me on etsy as "mylovedone".

    HOWL: Thank you! I wasn't ragging my hair while we were in Hawaii so it's in it's natural bone straight way!

    Sury: I wholeheartedly concur, outdoors is much more exciting for photographic adventures! Unfortunately our spot back home in brooklyn has no bit of grass or leaf to offer us :(.

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  25. Adorable photos, that has something extra special rather than "just" being a picture of an outfit, they are truly artistic. Well done! I love the blog, especially as we seem to have similar tastes in art, and I really enjoyed looking through your tumblr as well. XXX
    M.

    http://rosepetalsandribbons.com/

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  26. Gorgeous photos! I love black and whte photography.
    The dresses are fabulous, especially the first one. :)
    Xx

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  27. god I'm jealous! been looking for a dress like this everywhere! lovely blog x

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  28. Beautiful dresses :D Gorgeous. Keep up the good work! Xxxc

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  29. that dress is too lovely to be true
    you look like in a spread magazine editorial something!
    and the black and white is fairy-tale-perfect
    definitely loving it

    http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/

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  30. oh dear, clothes lust is taking over....

    it's amazing how you find vintage pieces that fit you like an absolute glove. and absolute glove! even though i'm sure we're different sizes, it just makes me want to buy all of them. and caress my hair a lot... :)

    dearie, you are truly a beautiful lady. i'm not surprised that people are using your images in art projects, etc. keep up the fantastic work/play!

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  31. I get so excited when I see you have a new post!
    Are you still having fun on your travels? Where have you been since Hawaii and visiting the family?
    This dress is beautiful, and the photographs are spectacular
    xxx

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  32. I've followed you're blog for awhile, not sure if I've ever said Hi before, but Hi.
    These photos are beautiful and dreamy.

    ~ the dandelion girl ~

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  33. cool photos on a cool blog full of "esprit"
    stéphane
    www.luxe-et-vanites.blogspot.com

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  34. oh hannah, you have no idea how it made my day when you called us twins!! high waisted white summer shorts 4evz. also it happened that a few days ago i was watching valerie and her week of wonders when my roomie and some friends came home and were all like "are you watching a movie of yourself??" never felt so pretty as this week haha!
    but seriously, these photos of the new dresses are outta this world!

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  35. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Hannah (being a new reader who discovered you via R29, and who now has the recommended Girl Crush!).

    You are indeed an inspiring darling, and having just chatted to Alexandra Grecco as well you both make me want to take flight from London and move immediately to Brooklyn!

    Best wishes (and kisses),

    Fleurtini
    http://www.sweettoothmusic.co.uk

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  36. you look like scarlett johansson.
    Lovely photographes

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  37. oh this post is so beautiful...
    Infact your entire blog is stunning!
    x

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  38. You have a very French, Bridget Bardot look about you in these pictures. It is very beautiful!!! Love the dresses!

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  39. Ia m so glad you have been carried away taking photos. It seems like I can't seem to get enough of your lovely blog. Keep getting carried away like this in the future too. :)

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  40. these photos are perfect and i do not think you got carried away! love how all of the photos tell a story - you look positively ethereal.

    cannot wait to see what else you have in store...

    xo.
    princesspolitico.blogspot.com

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  41. These pictures are beautiful, so whimsical and that dresses are perfect! Your blog is amazing, definitely adding you to my blogroll :)

    -Shoeless Simone

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  42. Oh Hannah! You are my favorite too! Your comments on my blog and the posts on your blog bring me soooo much joy!!

    My cute little friend and I are going to make Fantasia-esque collars, head pieces, brooches, sashes, and bracelets all summer long. Im doing a post about them as we speak...maybe you would like to sell them in your shop?? Any collaboration with you would be lovely!!!

    My friend and I also want to go to the upcoming fashion week badly, Maybe we can go together??? Are you going?

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  43. i think i must confess that i am a little in love with you.
    hihi.
    or maybe its the cupcake-like dresses and spring air.

    and as for the shop. is this your etsy i should be keeping an eye on?

    bisous

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  44. wowwww

    these are some awesome pics...

    your hair is beautiful and all of the dresses are great

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  45. These dresses are all so pretty, i can't decide which ones my fave, oh and i can't waitto see the Loved One range xx

    http://5678vintage.blogspot.com/

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  46. These dresses are all so pretty, i can't decide which ones my fave, oh and i can't waitto see the Loved One range xx

    http://5678vintage.blogspot.com/

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  48. Hi,
    The piece is currently under inspection (being graded), as soon as I retrieve it, I will show you pictures and explain my artistic selective reasoning.
    Have a fun last few hours of the weekend.

    'Til then.
    -Melissa

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  49. gorgeous frocks. you look absolutely lovely in all of them. a charming and beautiful model indeed. thanks for the inspiration

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  50. These photographs are absolutley stunning!
    please could you possibly post some more pictures of your apartment
    x

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  51. so much about this post and the entirety of this blog makes us happy.
    we too are working on a collection, hoping to release by fall.
    your photography is breathtaking... we appreciate it immensely.
    you guys really seem to get it.... really.
    xx
    peace and love from San Francisco.
    refusestolabel.com

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  52. just fallen head over heels and then head over heel again in love with this blog. Such enchanting photography- feels like I dug out some of my parents old photo albums of their adventures. Edwardian dress was to die for- the hawaii shots incredible- now a loyal follower beautiful!xxx
    fashion clocked blog
    would love you to call by
    katie.x

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  53. Hi honey..
    Great photos! LOVEEEEEEEEEE IT <3

    xoxo* by Portugal

    http://ivaniadiamond.blogspot.com

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  54. Very pretty photos, the dress is lovely !

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  55. Hannah, you are just the loveliest. And those dresses--bestill my heart!

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  56. I don't blame you! That dress is so lovely!!! Great find!

    x

    landofcuteseas.blogspot.com

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  57. I love your dress and the photo's you remind me of a 60's siren :)

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  58. Gorgeous pictures :-) absolutely adore the last one!

    thecharmingthings.blogspot.com

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  59. Wow. Could anymore beauty be packed onto one page?!

    Your blog is simply gorgeous and I bet so is your life.

    What a wonderful world.

    xTL
    www.hippyhapptink.blogspot.com

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