When I first heard
that Mary Poppins was getting a revival, my initial reaction was pure
skepticism. But once I saw the trailers, I was intrigued. After I saw the film,
I was hooked. I left the theater still humming the songs from the film, bought
the soundtrack a few days later, and have listened to it on a loop in my car on
several occasions.
Let’s rewind a little:
Mary Poppins returns is not a “remake.” It’s an entirely different plot than
that of it’s predecessor & takes place in the 30s, when the Banks children
are all grown up. While there are similarities (& a few Easter eggs &
nods to the original), its a completely standalone film that still embodies the
spirit & whimsy of the original.
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Navy coat: H&M (sold out); similar here | Booties: Cicihot |
For this look, I was
inspired by Mary’s color palette of rich reds & deep blues & her subtle
use of polka dots & patterns. My dress is a vintage 1970s polka dot midi
dress that I cinched with a red belt (the same red belt that’s seen many-a-outfit).
I added a velvet ribbon bow tie (DIY!) & layered on a navy wool coat.
For accessories, I
went for a floppy burgundy hat & matching booties, and a pair of polka dot
gloves. I topped everything off with a clutch in Mary’s signature carpet bag
style & of course, the all important umbrella. This whole ensemble cost
well under $50 & is a completely do-able look on a budget. Aside from the
price tag, one of the other things I love about this outfit is that I can wear
it to the office (sans bow tie & no one would probably even know I was
disneybounding as Mary)!
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Gloves: eBay | Floppy hat: Amazon | Carpet bag clutch: thrifted (similar here) |
I also got the chance
to collaborate on this shoot with Lindsey Clark Photography & we had fun
shooting in a little townhouse neighborhood that gave me total Cherry Tree Lane
vibes (& ironically was named Cherry Street). We also shot some photos at
one of Chattanooga’s most iconic locations: the walking bridge. If you’ve ever
strolled across this bridge on a weekend or evening, you know how rare it is to
have an empty shot like this! We must have hit the sweet spot with the timing
& the weather!
It was overcast &
grey, but I was into it - it was very “lovely London sky” kind of weather (if
you’ve seen the film, you’ll totally get that reference). I can’t wait for more
fun collabs & practically perfect looks in the future.
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