Friday 14 January 2011

Mustard


When I first put this dress on, my mum's reaction was 'eurgh!' - mustard yellow isn't her cup of tea! However, I personally am a massive fan of the colour, especially as it's so reminiscent of the 60s. I suppose it is different when you remember the era from the first time around, but I'm perfectly happy to embrace the revival - colours and all!

I found the dress on the same retro rail in Cancer Research as the blouse in my previous post - I love the idea that charity shops have now started to recognise the vintage trend. I'm pretty sure the dress is actually supposed to be a jumper, but who am I to turn down the chance to wear something super short! The dress really reminds of of something Twiggy would have worn, and I love the little Mod-style pockets on the front. It was a total bargain at £5!

What do you think of it? And are you a fan of mustard yellow?

Anyway, although I'm a bit late to jump on the band-wagon, I've just joined twitter - you can find me here!

Sadie xxx

P.S. One of my friends has just started her own blog, Idle but Inspired - have a little look and leave her a comment :D

35 comments:

Rosie Savage said...

I absolutely love mustard, even though I don't own anything in the colour :/
I think it would look great as a dress with some heels on a night-out definitely,

Rosie x

Unknown said...

So sweet!!
Love your sweater!

xx
Marc

Jessica said...

mustard is lovely color and you look really good in that color :) :)

Sara Downton said...

i love mustard yellow! and you look adorable as always.

Svenja said...

I love mustard yellow. Unfortunatelly it makes me look very pale so I almost never wear it.

Sarah with an "h" said...

I love it! Very 60s. I'm not a fan of the color in itself but I love it in certain clothes. Very cute. :)

:o)Sarah
restlessromantic.blogspot.com

Mathilde said...

This colour suits your eyes, complexion and hair so well !
J'adore :) xx

Bee. said...

I love this look! You really suit mustard. Very cute dress/jumper.

lyzi said...

It's so cute! I love the mustard yellow colour and it really suits you. xxx

sophiemakesthings said...

ooh i love that mustard colour! unfortunately, i dont think it suits me with my hair colour, but it looks really good on you with your brown bob! you look wonderfully 60's, as always :) that rail at the charity shop was a great find! xxx

Anonymous said...

i am a fan of that colour - and my mun hates it too. . ! must be the generation gap! ck :) x

Kathryn said...

i adore mustard yellow! i'm dipping a toe in at the moment fashioning a mustard cardi, and have recently bought (in the sale) a mustard t-shire dress - both adorable (but not together!) i think you look fab in this little number, cute & mod! xo

Victoria said...

I love mustard too. It's a great colour! x

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

Love the last photo. I'm a mustard color fan.

Maddie said...

i love mustard! i had a friend who hated the colour and would bitch loudly whenever i wore my mustard bag..rude pah

the dress would look great with a bold 60s floral border around the bottom

Sophie said...

I love mustard, I have a gorgeous mustard blouse with scottie dogs on it! I think the unbrella matches it perfectly!
Sophie
x

Anonymous said...

I am a mustard fiend :) I adore your umbrella, what a perfect match for your dress!

Lucy said...

I like mustard but in little bits I think or like youve got in your brolly - with brown! :) I love the bottom right most pic, very 60s editorial beacause you completely fill the frame :)
yay for charity shops!
xxx

Anonymous said...

gorgeous, gorgeous outfit dear!! Mustard yellow is definitely an awesome colour :)
xx

http://sheplayedwithsnakes.blogspot.com

Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...

i loooove mustard!

Taylor Kitto / The Little Deer said...

tooooo cute. my favorite colors!

Views by Laura said...

I agree with you. I'm a big fan of that colour!
Lovely!

Enid said...

Love this colour at the moment, and it seems to be everywhere, too :D

Sarah said...

I think it really suits you. I can't wear mustard next to my skin :( I love the colour of your hair xx

Jennifer Dawn said...

I love mustard yellow! It looks great on you too.

http://andohsofancy.blogspot.com

avid chancer said...

I personally hate the color but I can see it place in an outfit that is retro inspired.

Unknown said...

you do look super sixties, i think it's cute. also started following you on twitter (minielle) :) x

Allison said...

That is absolutely perfect on you, and your make up looks fantastic with it!

boatx2 said...

mustard is my favorite color ever ever. BIAS! I don't know, there's something so rich and regal about it. It gives so much color to my face and makes my face look alive. I would wear it all the time if I could.

And you look so great in it with your hair color and haircut, I would want you to too. ^_^_^

Bibi said...

that is a bargain, i never find clothes that good in a charity shop hehe, it's always home bits for me. It looks a very pretty dress, all the little line details and mustard yellow.
anyway your blog is a lovely read i just stumbled across it and am now a follower ^_^ just about to go check out your friends blog too
bibi

Raquel said...

This is such a nice look!
I don't agree with your mother, this is great, and I love mustard yellow.

anni said...

you look so lovely !

Tids said...

I just bought a mustard crochet dress from a charity shop. I LOVE it..... my mum HATES it.... and threatened to burn it. Cheers, Mother Dear!

b said...

Oooo, I really love the mustard! Very pretty. :)
-giedre
www.walkingdotblog.com

helen turnbull said...

adore this. very Twiggy.

Helen, X
http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com