2016-06-05

Not found in Fantastic Beasts


Hello all you wonderful people!
I hope you are having a splendid weekend.



Today I am wearing a blouse from the old Book of Deer collection from AW13 called Sea & Selkie.

I wanted something from this collection very badly so when I found out there were a few blouses left I jumped for joy. Not only is this feminine blouse beautiful with it's high collar, but it has a delicate hand-drawn print on the bell sleeves.




Another reason why the Sea & Selkie collection interested me so is that I adore selkies.
Selkies are mythological creatures found in old Scottish and Irish folklore. A selkie is a seal in the water that turns into a human on land. They are different from other creatures that you would think are similar, such as mermaids, because selkies are shapeshifters, and can have a completely human form. Selkies are for example not found at all in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander.



What ignited my interest in selkies was the beautiful animated film Song of the Sea. The film came in 2014 and was nominated for an Oscar. It's about a young girl that discovers that she is a selkie and her quest to recover her seal coat and to find her voice, with the help of her human brother. I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful and simply beautiful this film is, both in animation style and in the story. I find myself watching it almost once a week.


Blouse: Book of Deer (old)
Skirt: Miss Patina (here)
Flats: Asos (here)



Hope you all have a beautiful day, don't forget to check out Song of the Sea.
Much love,

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26 comments:

  1. Julia05/06/2016, 20:53

    I just love this outfit Mona! Your blouse is super pretty, I love all the little details on the chest and sleeves. High collars are the best thing with blouses ♥
    I had vaguely heard about selkies before, but didn't really know what they were, so this was very informative! I'll look more into it :)

    Julia xx

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:06

      Thank you Julia! I really love this blouse with all it's little details!
      Yes!
      Ahh yes, selkies are lovely! Definitely look them up! They're more like werewolves in that they turn into another creature.
      Thanks for commenting!
      Much love

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  2. Andini Ria05/06/2016, 21:33

    I was just about to say, I hadn't heard of Selkies before I saw Song of the Sea! That film is one of my absolute favourites too, just so beautiful. Like you Mona, I absolutely adore this outfit and the red lip goes so perfect with it <3

    Andini xx | Adventures of an Anglophile 

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:07

      Ahhh, isn't it soooo great! I love Song of the Sea soooo much!
      Oh thank you. Red always looks so good with navy ;)
      Thanks for commenting!
      Much love

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  3. weningsekar05/06/2016, 22:52

    ya, I love this AW13 collection too. they came beautifully. I love how its represent the strong of sea and wave.

    love from Yogyakarta

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:08

      Yes it's a beautiful collection!
      I love that too, the sea is amazing!
      Thanks for commenting!
      Much love

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  4. Jamie Rose06/06/2016, 05:33

    Ooo I need to check out that movie. It sounds like something I'd like! And I just love this blouse. The high neck and detailing at the sleeves make it so special.

    Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:09

      Yes Do! It's a great movie!
      Thank you, I love this blouse a lot! The details really makes it something else than a plain white blouse.
      Thanks for commenting!
      Much love

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  5. SaraLily06/06/2016, 15:25

    Lovely blouse! The sleeve detail is so subtle but so lovely!

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:10

      Thank you so much beautiful Sara! I agree, it's lovely.
      Thanks for commenting!
      Much love

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  6. Edye Nicole06/06/2016, 21:14

    Lovely outfit, Mona! Hope you're having a splendid day xx

    Blessings,

    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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    1. Curls n Cakes06/06/2016, 23:10

      Thank you lovely! Thank you. You too and a great rest of the week!
      Much love

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  7. Sarah07/06/2016, 05:22

    So gorgeous! That dress is adorable and I love your hair all piled on top of your head. <3 xo

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    1. Curls n Cakes08/06/2016, 13:39

      Thank you so much beautiful!
      Haha, it's such a simple but effective hairstyle.
      Much love

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  8. Vintagonista07/06/2016, 12:15

    I do distantly recall having heard of selkies... however I've never watched that film (an absolute must now)! You sort of resemble a victorian lady with the high neck blouse and your hairstyle, so beautiful and elegant Mona!

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    1. Curls n Cakes08/06/2016, 13:41

      Right, they pop up here and there, but only just...
      Oh yes yes, such a great film.
      Hehe, I thought the outfit was quite victorian too (on top at least). Thanks lovely lady <3
      Much love

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  9. Amy08/06/2016, 02:52

    That shirt is perfect! I'm definitely going to have to watch Song of the Sea now, it sounds amazing ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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    1. Curls n Cakes08/06/2016, 13:42

      Thank you Amy <3
      Oh it is amazing, so beautiful and wonderful.
      Much love

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  10. The Velvet Panoply08/06/2016, 09:38

    I'm really loving all the details of your blouse. I saw Song of the Sea a couple of months ago, which is how I found out about selkies for the first time. The movie was so enchanting and haunting at the same time. I absolutely loved the artwork.

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    1. Curls n Cakes08/06/2016, 13:43

      Thank you so much beautiful! I really fell for all the details of this blouse.
      It is an amazing film, but quite bittersweet. I loved the artwork too! Simple but effective.
      Much love

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  11. Rebecca08/06/2016, 18:10

    The song at the end of Song of the Sea is just enchanting. I will never have enough of it ❤️

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    1. Curls n Cakes10/06/2016, 14:32

      Oh yes I agree. I like it even better in Gaelic than in English.
      Much love

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  12. Lauren-Blair Donovan09/06/2016, 00:19

    I love your blog because there's always brands I don't know of! And, you always look so elegant!!! XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

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    1. Curls n Cakes10/06/2016, 14:33

      Haha, thanks beautiful! That's great. I feel like I keep wearing the same brands over and over again, but that's because I have favourites.
      Oh you are being too sweet, thank you so much!
      Much love

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  13. Ambi13/06/2016, 09:17

    I love that blouse Mona, and those red lipstick looks so stunning on you :) x
    www.ambiinwonderland.com

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    1. Curls n Cakes14/06/2016, 18:44

      Oh thank you gorgeous. I love red lipstick so I'm glad you think it looks good on me ;)
      Much love

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