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Wednesday, 6 July 2011

a day for extra large sunglasses

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The leaves have started falling in Barcelona. I had forgotten that they did that so soon. By July, the trees, exhausted from the heat and humidity and with more to come, begin to relinquish their leaves, which collect underfoot, given a strangely autumnal air despite the 30 degree heat.

I feel rather like a tree, losing layers of protection and pretense, sweltering in a new reality, standing very still to conserve resources. I don't remember if the leaves grow back again during the summer, or if they keep falling until they sit in dusty brown piles in the parks in November.

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Photos by Albert

dress (as blouse): Vero Moda, skirt: Snoozer Loser, sandals: Urban Outfitters, sunglasses: Lucky Brand via TK Maxx
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56 comments:

  1. Vanessa, Take only Memories6 July 2011 at 00:24

    What an amazing skirt!
    Is it really hot in Barcelona? Please don't Lose all your leaves!

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  2. X6 July 2011 at 00:26

    I LOVE your skirt! I'm obsessed with all things bird-related lately. You write really beautifully too... there's a poetic quality to your writing.

    www.theheadlessmannequin.blogspot.com

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  3. Shybiker6 July 2011 at 00:53

    Beautiful nature. Pretty pictures. Your blog is becoming one of my favorites.

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  4. Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark6 July 2011 at 01:14

    Your pictures are so gorgeous, the setting is magical. I can't believe its that hot there already! (Its only about 23-24 degrees here still...yes I converted to celsius for you!). That giant flower is so pretty that you're standing near.
    PS: I'm going to steal your shoes! Say hi to Albert!

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  5. Penny6 July 2011 at 01:32

    amazing sandals!new find? :)

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  6. Rebeccak6 July 2011 at 01:43

    These shots remind me of a house I walked past once that had a big sign saying "Beware the agapnthas". Now I always think of them as a little bit sinister!

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  7. Amber6 July 2011 at 01:45

    well dont you look sexy lounging on those stairs, love that shot

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  8. The Semi Sweet6 July 2011 at 01:58

    I love love love that skirt!! It's such a cool print. And that's interesting about the leaves falling so soon.

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  9. Margaret6 July 2011 at 02:03

    The pattern on that skirt...is just beautiful...I love it...

    Snoozer loser? Really? :D

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  10. chantilly6 July 2011 at 02:10

    SUPER perfect skirt. barcelona must be beautiful :)

    xx
    ~chantilly
    ~chantilly

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  11. Unknown6 July 2011 at 02:15

    I am usually a little cautious about commenting on younger women's blogs. I don't want them to feel like the old lady brigade is coming to town.
    I will say you are beautiful and your pictures are stunning.
    I adore your skirt.
    Ok, back to the dining room for a pic. I still don't have the guts to take them outside.

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  12. islabell6 July 2011 at 02:52

    i love love love these photos lady. Seriously awesome....and hello! thats a dream of a skirt. I just love it.

    x

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  13. Sewon6 July 2011 at 03:25

    I'm loving the beautiful skirt you've got on there!

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  14. Julia Topaz6 July 2011 at 03:42

    The composition of these photos is so perfect! You have a fabulous photographer.

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  15. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 04:51

    I love photo #4 and the intoxicating scent of magnolias, the blossoms big as a plate.

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  16. April6 July 2011 at 05:06

    Those sunglasses look great on you. ;)

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  17. Deppa6 July 2011 at 05:32

    De verdad?? no tenía idea que caían tan pronto! y eso que el verano recién les ha llegado!
    Las fotos están increibles, te ves muy linda y los colores por cierto están perfectos.
    Que tengas un gran miércoles ;)

    Nos vemos!

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  18. dahhlayne6 July 2011 at 07:29

    I am lusting over your skirt right now. haha And I am loving the detail on your blouse as well!! Goodness, but that skirt! Ahh! It's that skirt that's making me crazy. Anyways, I love it. :)

    These are such gorgeous photos, by the way. Loving the scenery.

    forte-espressivo.blogspot.com

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  19. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys6 July 2011 at 09:13

    @Shybiker: aw, thank you!

    @Kallie: Hehe, the temperature conversion is much appreciated! And yeah, it gets super hot here in the summer.. there's worse to come...

    @Tammy: The "old lady brigade" is more than welcome along with everyone else. Hope you get out of the living room one day. ; )

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  20. Rachel, Cold Knees6 July 2011 at 10:24

    That skirt has an amazing print! Wow, it's like it's signalling the end of summer already! Is it the heat or the wind that does that? Thanks for your comment by the way, I'm trying to get myself into a more positive frame of mind for any future interviews! xx

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  21. Elyse (Give Me Bows)6 July 2011 at 10:56

    your skirt is so precious, I love the print on it! It looks lovely paired with the simple blouse x

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  22. Unknown6 July 2011 at 12:03

    AMAZING skirt! Such a fab print, shape and colour palette :)

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  23. Raquel6 July 2011 at 12:52

    Ai ai I really missed seeing this skirt and these sandals in your blog!! This outfit is so so lovely, one of your best summer outfits in my opinion!

    It is a bit weird to see leaves falling in early July I must say, I don't know if that happens here too since I never noticed it, but probably not. The weather has been strange, in the same day can be grey, gloomy and cool and changing into sun and sweltering hot later. Or one day cool and raining and the other so hot you can't almost leave the house! Oh climate changing...

    Anyway, apart from the outfit being lovely and you looking so pretty, the pictures are awesome too! Yay Albert!

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  24. Lorelai Sebastian6 July 2011 at 13:13

    you look great!i always love the patters of your clothes!!!

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  25. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 13:35

    Gorgeous as per usual ;) and these photos are dreamy too

    Crazy stuff about the leafs. No fear of that here *sigh* ;)

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  26. Chaucee6 July 2011 at 14:03

    I love everything about this outfit!! Adding it to my pinterest

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  27. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys6 July 2011 at 14:31

    @Raquel: Thanks! I don't know why I don't wear this skirt more often. Probably because it's linen and therefore a nuisance.

    The weather here is a bit manic too. Today seems to be trying to rain, then is super humid, then hot and sunny, and currently cool and cloudy and breezy. Never thought I'd say it but I think I prefer the latter!

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  28. Cel6 July 2011 at 15:20

    Huh, I had no idea that trees lost their leaves mid-summer like that anywhere. Although maybe it explains why I was being pelted by some yellow leaves in the park mid-June during a dry spell... It's up in the 30's here in Ottawa, Ontario too, but so humid! I could bare it without the humidity. I just want to spend all day laying on a blanket in the shade.

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  29. The Mad Twins6 July 2011 at 15:36

    I totally adore your skirt! It has such a lovely print!

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  30. Jul6 July 2011 at 17:58

    These photos are lovely, they scream out your love for nature and trees in general.
    I also like your outfit- the skirt has an amazing colour and print!

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  31. Sophie6 July 2011 at 18:23

    You always make me want to jump on the first plane out of here! You are always in such beautiful locations!
    Sophie
    x

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  32. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys6 July 2011 at 22:16

    @Sophie: Ah, there're beautiful locations for photoshoots everywhere... but Barcelona certainly has more than its fair share of them!

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  33. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 23:32

    Oh, I hope the trees don't loose all leaves. It seems so..to be the end for those poor trees and then everything will be cold for ages. So I hope it's only because of the heat.

    But to change subject, really like the cages on your dress. Seem fitting to your post a little.

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  34. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys7 July 2011 at 00:00

    Hehe, the trees will be fine, Whitemaskgirl. It certainly could not be considered cold around here until late November anyway... they always lose their leaves at this time of year here... it's just that I had forgotten...

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  35. Tonya7 July 2011 at 01:04

    Cute skirt, the print is lovely. And those shoes are so adorable.

    www.themoptop.com

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  36. Monique7 July 2011 at 01:50

    I love this skirt and I love that this post followed Zoe with her pear printed dress. Gotta love prints. I have to admit before blogging I was not open to prints and now I just love them. This skirt is perfect in so many ways the color, length and print are just great. Happy Summer sounds like you in the thick of it.

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  37. Laura7 July 2011 at 02:58

    I LOVE your skirt! The backgrounds of all of these photos are beautiful too!

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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  38. Emily7 July 2011 at 03:32

    Cutest. Skirt. Ever. Seriously! I imagine you get a lot of compliments on it. You look absolutely lovely. And what a beautiful writer! It was like poetry.

    xoxo
    Em

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  39. Ashlee7 July 2011 at 04:21

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  40. Ashlee7 July 2011 at 04:22

    your sandals and skirt are perfect!...

    it gets painfully hot in my central california hometown (up to 115 degrees)...but i haven't seen any trees lose their leaves!

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  41. Jenny7 July 2011 at 04:52

    I wanted that skirt for so long! The print is beautiful, and I am especially a big fan of the color combination. Falling leaves- yes! That may be one of my favorite parts of changing seasons. xx

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  42. Emily, Resplendent Tranquility7 July 2011 at 06:17

    Ah, it's the return of that fabulous skirt. I'm convinced that it can do no wrong, but this is easily one of my favorite ways you've styled it thus far :)

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  43. Mackenzie7 July 2011 at 06:32

    I'm pretty much obsessed with that skirt your wearing! Also, thank you for the suggestions on my blog, I'll be checking those blogs out right now. I love your blog so I'm sure you suggestions are just what I'm looking for.

    Mackenzie

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  44. Karol Duarte7 July 2011 at 14:37

    I love your look and you photos

    xx
    http://roupadeverao.blogspot.com/

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  45. Diana7 July 2011 at 15:05

    i don't even want to THINK about the possibility of fall coming :( these photos are really beautiful -- i will always love that skirt :)

    by the way, you should definitely go back and snag those h&m shoes i was wearing! they are surprisingly comfortable (and versatile) even though they take 22342 hours to put on :) and the price ain't bad ;) xo

    http://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/

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  46. moonshinejunkyard7 July 2011 at 19:04

    I love your blog; thanks for stopping by mine so i could find you! i've been looking at some of your older posts and your life in spain is fascinating....love the mad festivities of june 23!!!

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  47. ivanna Vidal7 July 2011 at 21:37

    Awesome pictures!!

    xo,
    iva

    http://ivannavidal.blogspot.com/

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  48. BLahahaaba7 July 2011 at 21:58

    the skirt is too cute! reminds me of tweety and silvester! :D
    Alicia im Wunderland

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  49. Amber Schmidt7 July 2011 at 22:30

    So odd that the trees lose their leaves, but even more odd that simply because it doesn't happen in my backyard, I'd have never known.

    You are a vision as always, and you could very well be in a lookbook with this outfit.

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  50. Ragini8 July 2011 at 00:27

    So beautiful! Love the skirt. <3

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  51. jess8 July 2011 at 01:19

    Its so strange to think that trees lose leaves in July. I love your skirt.

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  52. Kariyah8 July 2011 at 07:03

    That is the cutest skirt and blouse. I love the outfit!!

    http://kariyah.blogspot.com/

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  53. Ashley9 July 2011 at 23:41

    You look adorable and I still love this skirt. Can you clear something up for me? Are you in Barcelona or Germany? I am confused. haha. Maybe you already told me once, but tell me again please :)

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  54. Dus of Cuddly Cacti10 July 2011 at 20:45

    my guy just said "oh, that's a really cool one" (referring to your outfit). so just thought I'd share a guy comment! I love your outfit too, very casual summer but reminiscent of days when people didn't just walk around in cloth shorts and flip flops. Oh wait, Europeans still dress nice(er than Americans at least : ) So cool to see the leaves falling there and loved reading your description of it, very poetic-sounding.

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  55. Little Fury Bugs12 July 2011 at 20:17

    That is such a cute skirt!

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