Sunday, July 12, 2009

My Vintage "Lizzy" dress




My heart skipped a beat when I saw this old dress at the antique market today. This is what I would classify as my "Lizzy" dress. I am a great Jane Austen fan and Elizabeth Bennett is who I strongly identify with in the world of Jane Austen. I plan on wearing this lovely number with a pair of boots! But before I do that , I have to prepare Andrew who finds my " Pride and Prejudice " world a little strange.....
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20 comments:

  1. LindaJuly 12, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I LOVE this dress Suz, its beautiful...

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  2. lyrebirdJuly 12, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    elizabeth bennett must be the heroine of choice for countless millions of women around the world. she's certainly mine and my mum's and my daughter's! sweet dress and a deightful blog. i'm so glad i found it. i'll be back...
    kate

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  3. suzanneJuly 13, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Dear Jane

    I do hope you find one too...

    XX
    Lizzy

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  4. suzanneJuly 13, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Thank you so much for visiting

    Elizabeth Bennet is definitely a firm favourite around here. Hope to see you here again.

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  5. KellyJuly 15, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    You certainly are an expert treasure finder, Suzanne. Gorgeous dress!

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  6. wooliesJuly 16, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Gasp! LOVE your new dress!

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  7. suzanneJuly 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Kelly and Sara

    I do have to mention that I brought it for R60. Thats $7.40 or4.54 pounds. A real bargin! I am busy hunting for the boots...

    Thanks for popping by

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  8. ErinJuly 19, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog & commenting!
    Just checked out you blog which is lovely, by the way. This particular picture with this beautiful dress caused me to be a follower though...lol. Beautiful!

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  9. suzanneJuly 20, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Hello Erin

    Glad you like the dress. I am inches away from wearing it now. Its been washed and ironed. I wonder who wore it before me???

    Love your blog too.

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  10. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Very pretty Suzanne!

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  11. suzanneJuly 21, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Thank you Nichole

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  12. themagiconionsJuly 23, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    LOL, Suz... I sometimes need to prepare my Good Man too! I've become more 'out there' since he married me but, luckily, I do make him laugh! He came home the other day to see me gardening in K's 'prairie' bonnet... it was just so good for keeping the sun off my face :-)
    Thanks for posting on 'Friday's Nature Table'.
    Blessings and magic.

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  13. suzanneJuly 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Hi Donni

    Its good to keep our men laughing...I look forward to the nature posts.

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  14. renee ~ heirloom seasonsJuly 23, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Oh my, that is such a wonderful dress. Your blog looks lovely too, I look forward to looking around some more.

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  15. suzanneJuly 23, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Thank you for visiting Renee

    I look forward to popping along to your blog too.

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  16. InoureyesJuly 24, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    I just found your blog too! I have been sitting here for over 2 hours reading so it escapes me where i found you but i am so glad that i did! I loved reading about your homeschooling activities with your children and have only just started my adventure in homeschooling and waldorf.
    I hope you post a picture of the dress on you!

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  17. suzanneJuly 25, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Thank you so much for visiting (in our eyes) I hope to know your name soon.

    I love your blog too.

    Warm regards
    Suzanne

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  18. InoureyesJuly 25, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Sorry its Melissa, thanks for visiting my blog too!

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  19. SarahJuly 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, although you came to it at an unusual time, because I've abandoned it for my old blog. However, I am so very glad I found your blog and I am completely jealous of you Lizzy dress. Jane Austen would be pleased.

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  20. KayAugust 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This dress is just beautiful..what a great find....definate vintage fashion envy!! Yep green all over!!xx

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