2012-10-29

Tour Guide

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Pants? Maison Scotch Shirt? Joe Fresh (bleached and sequined) Jacket? Ralph Lauren, thrifted 
Boots? Joe Fresh (similar here) Chest smushing hug? c/o me

I had hoped to take some out-of-town friends out for a hike along the Hamilton escarpment this weekend, but the weather wasn't looking fantastic and we went for a tour of Dundurn castle instead. Earlier this year, I went on this same tour with my dad, so I was pretty much thinking I didn't have to listen because I'm already an expert. Turns out I learned a lot of new information this time around too. However, with two tours under my belt, I do think I now officially know everything and I will be offering unauthorized, off-hours guided tours at a discounted price. We'll tour around the outside of the locked building at night and I will show you Iphone pictures of the inside rooms and tell you interesting historical facts.
I think this idea has potential...

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The most interesting thing I learned this time was that ladies went swimming in giant flannel (yes, flannel!) dresses in the summer. They would also hire a coach to park along the water and block others from seeing them as the frolicked in flannel. I think that's messed up... If I'm going to the beach, I want everyone to see me in my tattoo style Ed Hardy bathing suit...

*Thanks to Pauly from photo280 for taking some outfit snaps after the tour. I  do think the first picture needs some hound dogs photoshopped in... 

13 comments:

  1. That first photo is a whole novel in itself. Love it! Your sequined shirt turned out beautiful!

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  2. Love that blazer and the button details. You're absolutely right. That first pic def needs some hounds.

    Sassy!

    Heather
    {heatheringheights.com}

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  3. love the photos and love what you did to that shirt, great idea!!
    Jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

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  4. Denim, sequins, tweed, and olive...YEP!! Love it all together! Such a beautiful setting too.

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  5. I'd take that tour!

    Minus the flannel.

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  6. gimmie those pants.

    www.suspironews.blogspot.com

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  7. Your posts make me miss Hamilton! I used to live there during school and Dundurn Castle is so pretty.

    Following now via google reader :)

    swagnstyle.blogspot.ca

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  8. pants love!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  9. Haha.. Love the pic with the umbrella!

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  10. Sequins always make everything look soo different! Love them! and very nice jacket

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