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Barefoot Contessa – The Clothes

May 27, 2011


{Photos by Fotowok}

Here is the first installment of photos that were taken when Fotowok and I dropped in to local boutique Barefoot Contessa while shooting photos in the neighbourhood. It was so much fun playing with pieces that featured girly details like lace, gold buttons and ruffles– like playing dress up in a very stylish friend’s closet. I think I may need to return for that flowing asymmetrical skirt!


{this skirt was just begging to be twirled in / pattern play}


{a fitted lace dress with the loveliest sleeves}


{my favourite piece – an asymmentrical hem chiffon skirt / pretty clothing overload}


{with the lovely (and expecting!) owner, Eva!}

Thanks to Eva and the super friendly ladies at Barefoot Contessa for letting us take pictures and play dress up with your beautiful clothes!

Barefoot Contessa has locations on Main St and Commercial Drive. You should go!

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  1. Julie says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:36 am

    You are so gorgeous, Jen! I love that first photo of you. And that asymmetrical chiffon skirt is amazing, I hope you do go back for it!

    I have family in Vancouver and the next time I drive up there, I’ll have to visit Barefoot Contessa!

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  2. C says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Wow these photos are stunning! What a beautiful shop. I am loving chiffon this summer. So light and breezy to wear!

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  3. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:26 am

    OMG Such a cute shop! Love it <3 X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  4. purses and puppies says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    How fun! I love the picks you tried on, too. That store has a lot of character, love it!

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  5. Holly says

    May 27, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    love love love that chiffon skirt! the lace dress is so pretty & feminine too 🙂 you look lovely!

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  6. thereafterish says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    You’ve said you can’t do edgy, but that asymmetrical skirt is a perfect example of your cross-over appeal! I think you could totally do edgy with a feminine twist if you tried.

    I think you totally could.

    I WANT that skirt.

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  7. FASHION ICE says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    that floppy hat your wearing is super cute! and love the lace too

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  8. Becky says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Oooh I love the black lace dress the most! That boutique looks so cute!

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  9. Jess ♡ says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous. I’m ashamed to say I still haven’t visited Barefoot Contessa, I just look at all the beautiful pieces through my screen and can’t bring myself to venture out! One of these days I swear I’ll go! 🙂

    P.S. I absolutely adore that asymmetrical skirt.

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  10. MizzJ says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Omg that lace dress is gorgeous!!! How did you manage to not buy everything here?? That store is pure heaven to me.

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  11. Casee Marie says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:26 am

    How cute! It looks like it has a bit of a Lolita flair in the first picture, but very grown-up and chic. And I love the decor, the standing mannequins and chandeliers and such. Perfect shopping ambiance.

    Once again, feeling jealous that I don’t live in Canada. I’ll just have to come back and stalk your blog for a to-visit list if I ever get to Vancouver!

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  12. Cee says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:40 am

    It’s probably a good thing that I don’t live too near either of the Barefoot and Contessa locations, or I would be rushing down for that asymmetrical hem chiffon skirt. How gorgeous is that? I just love the colour and the cut is perfect whimsical!
    xox,
    Cee

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  13. The Doctor's Closet says

    May 28, 2011 at 6:04 am

    love these photos! AND your skirt! adorable! xo

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  14. Canadianpetite says

    May 28, 2011 at 7:35 am

    I wonder if that so lovely *drool* black lace dress is still there. Or did you snap it up?? That hat looked so right on you.

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  15. amy says

    May 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    These photographs are beautiful! The atmopshere and lighting are stunning as well.

    Love the flirty skirt, it looks like you could dance in that… and the orange skirt, beauty!

    sweetness xx
    hope to hear from you*!
    http://www.amyflyingakite.com

    following now ^.^

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  16. jamie-lee says

    May 28, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    wow you look gorgeous in those outfits! that must have been so much fun 🙂

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  17. Angie says

    May 29, 2011 at 4:40 am

    you look cute in your floppy hat and i really like the lace dress! it works great as a bodycon with dignity haha. isn’t barefoot contessa also the name of a cooking show in america?

    <3 pandaphilia

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  18. Megan says

    May 30, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Where is your shirt with the black tie from? I’ve been looking for something just like that!

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