Barefoot Contessa - The Clothes

by Jen on Friday, 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!

18 comments

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!

by Julie on May 27, 2011 at 1:36 AM. #

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

by C on May 27, 2011 at 2:08 AM. #

OMG Such a cute shop! Love it <3 X

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by Rosalinda Tjioe on May 27, 2011 at 3:26 AM. #

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

by purses and puppies on May 27, 2011 at 6:56 AM. #

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

by Holly on May 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM. #

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.!

by thereafterish on May 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM. #

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

by FASHION ICE on May 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM. #

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

by Becky on May 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM. #

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.

by Jess ♡ on May 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM. #

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

by MizzJ on May 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM. #

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!

by Casee Marie on May 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM. #

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

by Cee on May 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM. #

love these photos! AND your skirt! adorable! xo

by The Doctor's Closet on May 27, 2011 at 11:04 PM. #

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.

by Canadianpetite on May 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM. #

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!

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by amy on May 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM. #

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

by jamie-lee on May 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM. #

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?

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by Angie on May 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM. #

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

by Megan on May 29, 2011 at 10:56 PM. #

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