Wardrobe | Inspired by Lolita
Right now I’m hanging out by the beach, continuing my listening to the audiobook version of Lolita. What a novel! I heard the reading by Jeremy Irons (who played in the 1997 film adaptation of Lolita) was even better than reading the book solitarily, and I must agree! He really brings Humbert to life. Which, if I’m being honest, is a little scary.
Lolita is often described as frolicking around in her short demin shorts with pink and red denim or calico prints that barely cover enough of her body. While I certainly don’t posess the body of a nymphette (I feel creepy even typing that!), I also have the modesty of an adult lady, so I chose this crop top and high waisted sailor-inspired shorts- not really thinking of Lolita in my choice, until this morning. I kinda dig it.
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
Crop Top : DIY | Shorts: Urban Outfitters ’09 | Shoes: from Claire of Mamushka Marie
You look darling! I love audio books : )
I have a crush on Jeremy Irons.
I love the crop top!
Someone else had a Lolita inspired outfit recently. How weird!
I’ve been trying to find pieces to accomplish a similar look but no such luck for me C: Too bad, it’s so so cute.
aw i totally get “frolicking” from this breezy little getup! i love the top!
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I love everything you wear! And this is one of my favorites. The high waisted shorts and the checkered top is summer perfect and makes me want to go on a picnic! xx
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This outfit is super cute! I am really liking the gingham top… I think I am slowly developing an obsession with gingham!
xox,
bonita of Depict This!
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Cute summer outfit! I love the tops cute shoulders! I am jealous sitting here in so many clothes and still freezing. x
I love your shorts, you look gorgeous x
while i think your outfit has good intentions.. and your friends are generous with their kind words..
your shorts really aren’t doing too much for your nether region..
I think you look fabulous! You’ve got great legs, shiny hair and the cutest pink lippie! Added you to my Daily Reads. Just loving your blog so much. x
You look adorable and I am currently reading Lolita as well! Maybe I might have to try the audio book because it’s hard finding time to read sometimes!
Never seen that version of the film but you look beautiful.
I’m reading Lolita at the moment – what timing! I can definitely see the Lolita in this outfit. You look great.
I’m not so sure I want to hear the audiobook if it is so creepy – I’ve struggled to read some of the descriptions as it is. I don’t think I want Humbert any more realistic! haha