This 1960s vintage dress has travelled. My husband bought it for me on one of his trips to Australia. Yes, my husband even shops for vintage for me on the other side of the world!
He actually bought two dresses for me that trip. This is the first one here.
Vintage Dress
I think he did a great job choosing this vintage dress. He knows I like bold colours and wild patterns.
I picked up both of the dresses when I went to visit him in Hong Kong.
A little story that I didn’t share about Hong Kong is their love of foot massages.
They are advertised everywhere and quite common so my husband figured it would be a great idea for me to try out as he often gets them when he travels.
We went together and sat next to each other.
I was ready for a super relaxing hour of foot massage. Who wouldn’t love that?
No one told me this was an S&M foot massage.
It started out okay I mean the gal that was doing it was tiny but I can tell you her hands were similar to Wolverine’s hands.
The pain level became progressively worse until finally she was straight up hitting my foot with her knuckles.
I kept telling her,
“Softer. Soft. Soft.“
In fact I had to grab her hand and tell her that repeatedly.
She pretended like she knew what I was saying but then would go back to her regular beat the crap out of my feet style. All the while they are talking amongst themselves non stop and you just know they are talking about you. I would have given anything to be able to speak Cantonese at that time.
Instead of a relaxing, gentle massage for my feet it felt like I’d been taken to “Fight Club for Feet”.
Once they finished the feet I breathed an audible sigh of relief. Little did I know the pain train wasn’t over. I was motioned to turn around so she could start working my neck and back.
Oh Hell no.
For someone with fibromyalgia the neck and back are notoriously painful. That is why I avoid back massages. They are tortuous for me.
I was worried and told her again to be very “soft”.
Needless to say my pleas were ignored and I finally had to tell her to stop. I couldn’t take this torture massage any longer.
I had a raging headache after that foot massage and had to go and lay down afterwards.
My husband on the other hand was very relaxed.
Ah well, at least I tried it.
While I was taking these photos my pug wanted desperately to get in on the action.
Sitting on the sidelines waiting for her moment and silently judging my lame attempts at an “editorial look”.
“Lame. Oh so very lame.”
“Umm…hello! Down here lady!”
“Maybe if I lay down I’ll get some attention.”
“Finally this woman sees me!”
“Soon I shall reap the benefits, my tummy is grumbling.”
How could I resist a face like that?
Has anyone ever shopped for you when they were travelling? What did they bring you?
What an incredible dress, Suzanne!! I love that your husband chose it for you—he rocks!!
A foot massage should be relaxing and enjoyable—your lady needed a class in customer service it sounds like—ugh!!!
And Zoe—such cuteness abounds. I think you need to start dressing you guys together and then being part of the photo will be expected!!??
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
You are not the only person that has suggested that all of my photos be taken with Zoë. Soon enough it’ll just be her : )
I just spit out my water, you funny girl, you!!!
But that’s not true—she just doesn’t have the legs like you do for some of those fancy skirts!!
XOXO
A man with an eye! Yay! It looks perfect!
Severo just brought me two “Kum & Go” tees from Colorado. It was no surprise, I asked for them!
I’d love to go to Hong Kong with him some time — he’s the shopper in our household, and HK is a shopper’s dream come true.
What a face that Zoe has! Miss Personality.
I had to look up what Kum and Go was. Funny…I had a totally different image in my head and then I saw it is a convenience store. Ha ha!
That’s a fab dress, the print reminds me of West African waxed cotton. A wonderful bold print. Your bloke’s got a great eye and so has Zoe!!
Eeek, that massage sounds like torture. Jon put his back out in India years ago and I booked him in with a doctor for an ayurvedic massage. he’s still traumatised from having to wear a paper thong which kept slipping off throughout the session.
My Dad bought me a Lapis Lazuli ring back from Lebanon when i was 11, I still wear it every day. xxx
Oh! Ha ha! I’ve seen those paper thongs! I wouldn’t be comfortable in that either.
The loving gaze of a pug named Zoe is probably quite sustaining in so many ways! Not to mention that your Robert is such a gem! He is genuinely interested in what makes you happy and to actually shop for vintage clothing is just amazing! Doing that probably makes him feel more connected to you across so many miles as well. Clearly you are loved Suzanne.
Yikes! I so appreciate being warned to avoid the foot massage if I ever get to Hong Kong! I have a great respect for many aspects of Chinese culture and medicine but some are just beyond our ability to adapt (?)
I think most normal people wouldn’t find the massage quite as painful as I did. My husband enjoyed his. I had a feeling it might not be for me.
I wish I could trust my husband to buy clothes for me …… thankfully I have a daughter who guides him when it is time for presents. I do love that dress on you!
I agree that a pugs face is irresistible (the pug face I love passionately is black!). Maybe you should consider doing some pics with you and Zoe. I remember coming across a fashion blogger that had weekly photos of her and her dog!?!
My parents had a black pug named Zorro for years. They just had to put him down a few weeks ago and are still heartbroken.
You are about the 4th person that has suggested photos with Zoë. I know she doesn’t mind the extra treats and attention that is for sure.
I’m so impressed your husband buys you vintage clothes from around the world! Mine has only ever bought me ‘useful’ items like pc cables or garden forks. What a winsome pug too! Gail
Yeah…I wouldn’t be too impressed with pc cables although they do say it is the thought that counts.
No they didn t !!!????? And in the last picture: is that the put talking of you??? But your husband can shop dresses for you….but he cant figure out that you wouldn t love such a hard massage?? Hahaha, I would have taken that for granted , Just as long as he keeps on shopping!
Yes, that is my pug talking to me saying she needs sustenance. She is never satiated.
That dress is fabulous, Suzanne! Your husband clearly has very good taste. The massage sounds horrible though! Aw, and Zoë’s face is irresitible. xxx
Yes my husband does have good taste…he chose me after all ; )
So cool your husband brings you clothe s! The only thing to wear my husband has ever bought me was my wedding/engagement ring! (And my lady products lol!!)
Your husband has excellent taste! It’s s fab little dress. I love wearable presents from abroad, my favourite kind! X
It is indeed a fun dress. How sweet of R to buy you this. For one he had to go into a vintage shop, secondly he had to go through all the racks and then know what you like and fit. Impressive!
Ron doesn’t travel that much but he did bring me quite some clothes when he did a project at a designers’ shop. I wa very sad when that project ended haha.
I come here for the fashion; I stay for the humor. And dog pics. No, nobody’s ever shopped for me. Can’t imagine what that would be like.
Oh, Robert is a rare breed indeed to be able to pick out such a fantastic dress for you! Too bad they don’t make them in doggy clothes as well and you could be twinsies. Did I just write what I was thinking in my head? Yes, Zoe is a dear, but we still come to see you.
My interpretation of the brand Kum and Go was a little more raunchy. Forgive me.
I was in China once and asked my mum urgently to send me a pair of jeans. Everything there was acid-washed. Gross! And she sent me – you guessed it – acid-washed jeans. Hahaha. But I was still happy to have them.
PS – How do you post when your life is so busy?! I bow down before you, o goddess.
I just love that last photo of you and Zoe (they are all adorable but that one is my fave). The shape of the dress and the pattern are wonderful on you; your husband is a great shopper! I’ve had friends bring me back small souvenirs from trips but never clothing.
What a beautiful dress and what good taste your husband has!
The foot massage sounds like torture for real – the soles of your feet are notoriously tender…
My OH bought me beautiful brass steel pan earrings and a wonderful blue sarong that I wear as a scarf sometimes; back from Jamaica.
I love that pug – she has such an expressive face!
xx
This may be a duplicate, my fingers are a bit off, these days.
Love the fabulous dress, the print and color are stunning.
Kudos to Hubby on that one!
My daughter came back from Paris last week with a fabulous vintage bag for me The shape and hardware is very cool: best gift ever!…
Sorry about that aggressive masseur !
Ouch!
Hope you feel better!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
woaaa, that’s a fabulous dress, it fits you like a dream and you look gorgeous!, hurrah for vintage! (and hurrah for pugs too!)
besos
Zoe is so adorable in these photos! Oh and you too. Oh maybe not adorable. . . how about fabulous! 🙂
“My husband went to Australia and all I got were these AWESOMELY AMAZING DRESSES!” ha ha! Seriously, Robert did a fantastic job picking, but that does not surprise me one bit. You two are a good team for each other! Can’t wait to see the other one he picked.
Note to self: Bring treats for Zoe before starting a photo shoot with Suzanne. Otherwise, the hangry pug gets a little snippy! 😂 She’s still cute, though. That whole montage of her coming into the photos made me giggle. She is quite the photography director! ❤️
Hugs,
Sherry
She is THE schtar in our house. No doubt about it. And yes…she told me you need to bring a big bag of treats when you visit.
People often bring me gifts from their travels, usually stuff for in my house, but sometimes also jewellery, a bag or a piece of clothing. My house is filled with ‘stuff’, knick knacks, and kitsch, so it’s easy to pick something that I will like.
Zoe is adorable; I would love to meet her in dog-person;-).