Friday, 31 May 2013

Frock on a Friday - cheongsam

Hilariously, while I was away I found out I'd been shortlisted for a BiB award. I don't quite know how this happened, as it wasn't in the 'Mildly humorous Drivel' category, but 'Fashion'. Supposedly once you're nominated someone on the panel takes a look at your blog, so I'm not really sure how no-one twigged I'm not a fashion blogger. I mean, I love clothes and all, but hate having my photo taken, so it's not really a match made in heaven. And if you look back through my archive, there's only a handful of posts featuring me [although I have stopped cutting my head off. And my profile picture is now me. That's progress, people!]. Anyway, I didn't bother confirming my blog and getting a badge because it just seemed a bit weird and frankly made me think less of their selection process anyway. It would make about as much sense as Rihanna being voted Miss Modesty. However, I did figure it was time for another awkward outfit post.

So, on to the dress. I found it in a charity shop for £4. It looks hardly worn. And it's purple! Yay! I had a cheongsam years ago but it met with an accident so I'm really pleased to finally find a replacement. [It only took a couple of decades]. Possibly it needs removal of another rib/5lbs to be completely flattering - shiny satin not being the worlds most photograph friendly material, but  I swear that is just wrinkles in the fabric, not flab. Mostly. Possibly it would look better inside, in the gloom. [Gosh,I'm really working this fashion blogger angle].


Breathe in! Grin! Stick your elbow out in an unnatural fashion

I got the straighteners out - big hair wasn't working

Cheongsams are possibly the world's most impractical clothing - you can't really sit down, or eat, or um, breathe - but hey, respiration is overrated!

And finally, here's my contribution to the 'chronic Bitchface' archives:

Yup, nailed it.

Lakota x

Linking up to Magpie Monday over at Liz's
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36 comments:

  1. mispapelicos31 May 2013 at 09:19

    Lovely to see you in an outfit post, Lakota.
    You are beautifulllllllllllllllll
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  2. Max31 May 2013 at 09:21

    that must be about a size 6!
    beautiful colour and beautiful figure.
    Fashion blog? must be all that nail painting, unless funny is fashionable x

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  3. Wendy31 May 2013 at 09:28

    Lovely dress - and fab poses! I think you're rocking the fashion blogger angle here. :)

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  4. sky-blu-pink31 May 2013 at 09:39

    Gorgeous dress, and you really rock the look, especially with the palm tree in the background!

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  5. Shortbread and Ginger31 May 2013 at 09:44

    Fabulous! Love the posing!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. Emma@christmascupboard31 May 2013 at 09:55

    You look gorgeous! Wish I could get away with wearing a dress like that. Congrats on the BIBS x

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  7. Kylie31 May 2013 at 11:15

    Look at you Madame Butterfly!
    Fashion blogger or not, in the few pics you've posted here of you, you ALWAYS look gorgeous.
    Is that your lovely new garden? It's very nice if it is.

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  8. Sharon S31 May 2013 at 11:24

    Hi there! All I can say is-Gorgeous!! Great dress and you certainly need to do some more outfit posts-well done on the BiB nomination too! xxx

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  9. thorne garnet31 May 2013 at 11:26

    you nailed the bitch face! Yeah, you.

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  10. Vix31 May 2013 at 12:27

    Wow! Bitch face or not, you look gorgeous! Hot hot does your bod look in that frock? Very! Let's see some more outfit posts, with time you'll be doing the eyes down, toes turned in 20-something fashion blogger look like a pro. xxx

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  11. Little Nell31 May 2013 at 13:40

    What a bargain - and it fits your tiny figure so well! That reminds me I've got an emerald green one somewhere to do something with; must dig it out.

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  12. Pull Your Socks Up!31 May 2013 at 13:46

    HOT DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAM WOMAN!!!!!!! I guess I should have known from the post title I'd get to see a pic of you in a lovely frock ... but please, maybe a warning next time? Holy feckin' feck, you are flippin' gorgeous baby!!!! xoxoxo

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  13. Anonymous31 May 2013 at 15:43

    You look AMAZING in that cheongsam!! WOWSA!!

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  14. Krista31 May 2013 at 16:47

    HOT HOT HOT!!!! OMG finally she makes an appearance and holy hotness you look amazing!!!!!More more more, your gorgeous I WANT MORE!!!
    xxoo

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  15. freckleface31 May 2013 at 17:16

    Never mind £4 you look $1M ;) That dress fits perfectly. But honestly, when you look like that, why eke it out? Let's see some more of you young lady!

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  16. Emma Kate at Paint and Style31 May 2013 at 19:01

    What a gorgeous dress. Outfit posts must be nightmare. Luckily I wear crap clothes that no-one wants to see. Is that your new garden? So lovely! xx

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  17. Mum31 May 2013 at 19:03

    You look lovely - great dress.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  18. MissGinger31 May 2013 at 19:30

    looking good! xx

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  19. Vintage Coconut31 May 2013 at 20:19

    Ohhhh sexy sexy sexy!
    That dress is gorgeous and you look great in it. *Even if your having trouble breathing.*
    ;)

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  20. Franca31 May 2013 at 20:24

    you look amazing! It's a beautiful dress as well!

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  21. Curtise31 May 2013 at 20:45

    Oh yes, you nailed it alright! I'd vote for you in any category, love!
    Why AREN'T you a fashion blogger anyway, you're stunning, you're working that gorgeous cheongsam, and the boobage is spectacular - MORE, please! xxxxx

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  22. Kezzie31 May 2013 at 22:30

    Ha ha!!!! Love these photos! You look really good in them- the dress is amazing on you!!! Love the bitchface too! It's funny isn't it that they haven't checked to see that you aren't a fashion blogger (but a hilarious one- OH PLEASE another ebay post!) I had a Cheongsam too in bright red but decided to cull it! Wonder who found it in the charityshop I took it to!x

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  23. Helga1 June 2013 at 05:03

    That's one pretty awesome BOD in one pretty awesome FROCK! XXX

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  24. Sian1 June 2013 at 10:51

    you look wonderful! who needs to sit down anyway? or breathe? you should probably just wear this dress and drink cocktails. all day.

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  25. Anonymous1 June 2013 at 15:31

    I agree with Sian. You look fab, the dress is divine, all you have to do is walk, stand, and lift a martini. Can you lift your arms?

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  26. KatGotTheCream2 June 2013 at 18:36

    You (and your garden) are looking well tidy love!! Great to have you back gorgeous xx

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  27. Liz Burton3 June 2013 at 13:09

    Twit twoooooo!!!

    Love it! I've missed your posts, they always make me howl. x

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  28. The Vintage Knitter3 June 2013 at 13:45

    That Cheongsam is gorgeous and looks fabulous on you; the shade of purple is perfect too. Brought for £4? It would have been a crime not to have brought it at that price!

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  29. Bex4 June 2013 at 05:56

    Over form Magpie Monday and loving your £4 bargain!

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  30. Miss Simmonds Says4 June 2013 at 11:11

    Ha! told you all she was gorgeous! Great pout action at the end there. Purple is definitely your colour and only 4 squid? Bargain! Love the tropical Hertfordshire backdrop too, where's batman bird? xxx

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  31. Style Eyes5 June 2013 at 07:10

    Congrats in the nomination! Love your dress, what a bargain and it definitely looks flattering on you! A fantastic bitch face too. I think I can do those without even trying now.

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  32. lasophia17 June 2013 at 20:22

    GREAT bitch face. We should have a bitch face- face off. Love it when you show your face around the blog. I missed your jokes. Rihanna winning a modesty comp, bahaha. I think I've seen all her private parts just by following her on instagram.

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  33. Unknown25 June 2013 at 04:02

    gorgeous cheongsam, totally worth it not being able to breathe :) and that bitch face love it!

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  34. Mimi and Tilly1 July 2013 at 23:31

    You look ruddy bloody gorgeous! After a bit of a blogging break, I'm back catching up on my blog reading before posting the world's longest blog post about what I've been up to. Your wedding photo is just lovely and I love the photo of you both now. I've posted an up to date photo of me on my "meet Emma" page and feel all kinds of nekkid now! I don't know why but I struggle with posting photos of myself on my blog. Wish I'd get over it as would love to join in with frock on a friday! Big hugs, Em xxx

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  35. Alice21 July 2013 at 16:43

    Lakota - you look absolutely bloody amazing! You really should try the outfit post thing more often. (I'm alien to it all as well). That dress is a beauty and you certainly do have the figure for it. Sorry this comment is overdue/late, I suck at blogging lately xxx

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  36. doradadama26 September 2013 at 14:29

    Wow!I that puta is hot!

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