Over the weekend we traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to celebrate Emma's birthday and also have some good old fashioned sister time. For us, spending hours on a plane or in a car together inevitably ends with us coming up with lots of new ideas for A Beautiful Mess. We'll dream about blog post series, product designs (been talking about future Happy Mail card designs among other things), and big dreams that may or may not come to fruition, but hey, dare to dream!
Emma's Wearing: top/received in a clothing exchanged (brand is American Eagle), skirt/H&M, tights/Target, shoes c/o ModCloth (brand is BC Footwear), and sunnies/ShopSosie.
Elsie's Wearing: Dress/Vintage (found at Katy K), Sunnies/ASOS, Purse/Madewell (on sale now!), Shoes c/o Swedish Hasbeens. *When I travel I try to only pack two pairs of shoes. Usually a pair of Hasbeens or other comfy heels and a pair of cute flats (this time Converse).
I've been trying to take more photos with my Instax Mini
. It's a tiny instant camera that takes credit card size photos. This is my second one. I think I got my first one about six years ago! I found this really cute case
to keep it in. I'll try to share some of my favorite Instax photos with you soon. :)
Thanks for reading! xx. Elsie + Emma
Credits// Author and photography: Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess Actions.
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Would love to know Elsie’s nail polish brand and colour!
Love your tattoos!
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Super cute camera case! Is great that you guys have each other to dream with. That’s a true luxury. Can’t wait to hear more about the trip!
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You both look great – as always! I hope you had a wonderful, inspiring, and relaxing trip!
xx Kathryn
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LOVE Emma’s skirt!
I loved the outfits. And the case for Instax Mini is perfect! I’m getting one now.
Your trip sounds amazing. Tell us more about Charleston later! 🙂
xo, Deborah
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I’m a really good light packer EXCEPT when it comes to shoes (I end up packing about 5 pairs for a 2-day trip to be prepared for every possible scenario! It’s bad…). Thanks for the 2-pair tip!
I love your posts girls!! You are awsome!!! I try to read every post and once again you’re surprising me with all your pictures!!! Thank you guys!!
Núria
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I love EVERYTHING about this post. Each outfit/item kept getting better as I scrolled. I didn’t realize I needed a heart print skirt, but now I do.
Love the outfits and everything! You ladies are so gorgeous!!
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You two are so cute! Love how you dream together. 🙂
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Elsie I love your dress! But it’s so not helping my winter blues 😉 Can’t wait till it’s warm enough to frolic around in something like that!
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That dress is super cute and so is the skirt. And oh.my.gosh. that camera and case is adorable!
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That camera and case are so cool! (not to mention, the dress behind it too, is adorable.)
Clare
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Loving the camera case!
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Oh I love that Skirt! You are so lucky to have a sister. I only have 4 brothers. I am always so sad when I see two sisters getting along. I wish I could have that kind of relationship…
x
Rhizlaine
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I love your instax mini and the case! So adorable!
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Would you two and your team consider doing a tattoo post? More like inspiration, status of your tattoos (still loving them), meanings, potential new ones, and all that? Not even asking for full on photos since I know many are skeptical of that due to others copying. Just wondering!
Umm, I NEED that Instax Mini case! My Instax has sadly been stowed in the closet because I’ve been too lazy to get film. Your cute photos are definitely inspiring me, though! You sisters are too cute.
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Umm, I NEED that Instax Mini case! My Instax has sadly been stowed in the closet because I’ve been too lazy to get film. Your cute photos are definitely inspiring me, though! You sisters are too cute.
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Love the camera and case and your outfits… and everything about you guys! Having a creative partner is such an amazing gift!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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These photos make me really happy. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face!
cant wait to hear about your trip I’ve been dying to go there ! 🙂
Amazing looks, love the camera bag.
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I love the redish ombre!
I love your skirt, Emma! 🙂
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Love both of your styles! I have a friend who has a similar camera; it’s so cute and the little photos are swoon-worthy 🙂
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So fun! Definitely saving up for a pair of those cute wooden shoes!
You guys are way too cute! I hope you enjoyed your time in Charlston, it’s one of my favorite cities! If you liked it there then you would love Savannah GA! It’s at the top of my travel list at all times I love it so!
Emma! I was wondering if you were planning to share your capsule wardrobe? Your post about it at the beginning of the year and link to unfancy have prompted me to look at my closet differently! I’m a bit obsessed! I would love to see what’s in your capsule and how you manage it all! Thanks ladies! 🙂
Awesome shots 🙂
Just ordered that adorable case to go with my Instax mini 8. Only $23!!
Emma’s sunglasses and lip color are amazing! also loving that case for the Instax mini! It’s the perfect sized carrying case, and it’s so cute!
Monica – Mocha and Moccasins
love emma’s look!
xx nikki
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Off subject, but how is the house you are working on for Habitat for Humanity coming? Or did I miss a recent update?
Hi Kristy! It’s going great! We will be posting about it in the next few days 🙂 -Jacki
These are such sweet outfits! And that camera bag! Too cute!
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That bag is literally a dream.
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wahouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Looks like I’m not the only one that loves that camera case! I tend to not bring it out as often as I’d like because it doesn’t fit in my purse. I’m not sure if you have ever used a Diana camera, but you can now get an instant back that takes Fuji instax film. My boyfriend got me one for Christmas, it’s amazing. 🙂
That camera case is adorable … and I love the first picture!
You guys are so cute and indpirational! Xx
Ahh I love that Instax case! It reminds me of the leather cases that I have for my older, analogue cameras. Sounds like you ladies had a good time…I can’t wait to see the next Happy Mail reveal.
❤Sara
blonde & bounder
I love your outfits so much! Especially the skirt and the dress, I have a serious need for both of them. And the case for the Instax mini is such a cute idea
Hey 🙂 I nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award.You can check out my post and the rules here http://bubblybeauty135.blogspot.gr/2015/01/the-versatile-blogger-award.html BubblyBeauty
These photos are lovely!
Erika
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Ah fabulous! Traveling together is the best, isn’t it?
Loving the outfits girls!!
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Love all of your photos and thanks for sharing some travel tips!
Love all of your photos and thanks for sharing some travel tips!
I would love to hear more about Instax! I’ve been wanting to get one but have no idea where to start- mini vs regular? Instax vs other brands?
Your trip looks like it was a lot of fun!!
Holly
Love Emma’s skirt, and Elsie’s dress.. you guys have the coolest sunnies collection..
xo
Hems
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I hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration, you both look gorgeous!! I’m always a sucker for that type of camera but then I never use them much or find the film expensive, but this one is really tempting haha!
xoxo
Ingrid Hughes
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ooo love your instax case! i want one for mine!
Omg what a cute bag! You both look lovely as always by the way
wooow sooo cool photos, i love that instax mini ^_^
Hey ladies,
I really like the blog – I’ve been reading for a long time – but I notice as you move away from thrifting and vintage you wear a lot more “disposable” fashion brands like H&M. I was wondering about your views on the sweatshop labor that these brands usually rely on. Here’s an excellent mini-series from Norway where they send fashion bloggers to a Cambodian sweatshop, if you’re interested:
http://www.ecouterre.com/reality-show-sends-fashion-bloggers-to-work-in-cambodian-sweatshop/
I hope this is something on your radar…and if it wasn’t, I hope it is now! Please don’t support slave labor!
These photos are gorgeous! I followed your trip on instagram and it looked like you had an absolutely amazing time! X
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Hi Samantha! It’s Essie’s Tart Deco.
Thanks for reading! xx- Elsie
Great post!!
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Emma’s lipstick is so much fun! Especially in that first photo, popping against the blue shades. Now I want to go dig out my bright pinks!
Is your Instax Mini the 8, 25, or 50?
You both are super lovely. Love your dress and emma’s skirt.
I always enjoy Your sister style series ^_^ I have 3 sisters Myself so it’s kinda dear to My heart! I also leeeuuvvvee Emma’s skirt :O!
And been craving one of those cams for a year now *_* but in red!
^_^ You guys are adorable!
-SJay
The Chronic Dreamer
I hope you share some posts about Charleston! I absolutely love it there and would love to see it from your perspective!
Hi Ladies,
Looks like a wonderful weekend!
Would you please share the ‘make/model’ of Elsie’s Hasbeens in this set? Love em!
Thanks!
Cat
great post,you are my style!
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