Monday, 28 November 2011

J'aime Nos Dimanches Paresseux!


Believe it or not....I'm not in Brighton in the following post!

Joshua came back up home for the weekend, which meant we could give poor Brighton a well earned rest from my blogging!

Instead we pestered the Thames in Henley (the town where my new job is!)


I'm wearing a bottle green felt hat from Absolute Vintage in Brick Lane, a H&M cardigan and bamboo tights, a cute little tea dress from eBay (I love the waistband!) and my brand new two-tone brogues which were sent to me by the lovely people at Modcloth (more on that another day!)


It was a bit of a battle to get some photos where my hat wasn't being blown off or hair wasn't obscuring me completely! Talk about adverse elements!

And yes...That poor little vanity case is still being lugged around! I just adore it!


We had a wintery stroll by the Thames (after I put my coat back on!)
It was so lovely and peaceful...


Having a bit of a chat with the puddle ducks (including a punk-duck with his little feather mohawk!)


And then a first for all of us (Josh, his parents and myself) We spotted a black swan on the Thames. Apparently this is very unusual as they normally dwell in lakes and only stop over in these parts during the Winter (Josh's Dad is like a walking Wikipedia!)

Isn't it just beautiful?


Then when the cold got the better of us we started walking towards the centre of the town...Pausing only for an ogle at the patisserie goods!


Before arriving at the rather grand Town Hall...


For a vintage fair! Wohoo! Anyone would think I planned it all along (wink wink!)


Josh was wearing his new vintage Levis shirt/jacket from Brighton market, with a vintage print shirt, and a 'three pence' medallion...Oh swoon!

He has the patience of a Saint being dragged to these things! Thankfully he's a bit of a vintage lover too...


Isn't the decor lovely? The duck egg walls were such a pretty surrounding for all that gorgeous vintage!


I don't think Sundays could get any better!

Hope you're all very well and not getting too stressed with your Christmas shopping!

Love Yours Truly, x

39 comments:

  1. you look soo nice! I love the retro vibe and all the photos!

    xoox

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  2. You are one sweeeeeet lady. I really love your blog!

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    Kisses from Bosina and Herzegovina!

    Pippy

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  3. That fair looks great and in such a beautiful building. Loving your boyfriends hairdo. Really beautiful outfit you are wearing there, especially like the hat and shoes.

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  4. Wow how stunning is the black swan. I didn't even know they existed!
    I want to go to a vintage fair!
    Sophie
    x

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  5. soo sweet, totally love it!

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  6. you go on the most wonderful adventures! love that dress :O)

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  7. Love the outfit. But I'm afraid punk duck outdoes you in the hair stakes! He's great!

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  8. I love all of your photos! You go to really interesting places. That outfit is too cute :)

    xx
    Kat
    rebelrousher.blogspot.com

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  9. Your style is so quaint and you have an adorable face!!

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  10. Oh, no Brighton! but then i'm biased! Although Henley looks pretty! As does your dress! Belle du Brighton

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  11. Aw your pictures are gorgeous and that vintage market looks amazing! I bet you had the best time rummaging around for goodies!

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  12. You are just so adorable! I would've spent a paycheck at that market. Did you find lots of good stuff?

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  13. You look so lovely, the little hat is beautiful!

    xoxo.

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  14. You look wonderful, as usual! Hahaha, that little punk duck made me laugh out loud.

    x Michelle | thefeatherden.net

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  15. This outfit is so sweet! It's always a joy reading your post!

    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  16. Very sweet! I love your brogues very much xx

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  17. Wandering into a vintage market would be like a dream come true for me!! How cool! And your outfit is super cute!!

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  18. I've been there (Thames), well once anyway. You're making me miss it. And how cool that Modcloth sent you those sweet lil' shoes. They obviously get your style, so I'd be interested in seeing what else you both collaborate on!

    Also--congrats on the new gig!

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  19. that dress is just darling! I love cream and green together:) this looks like so much fun! it breaks my heart into a million pieces how expensive any vintage fairs or markets are here in new york:(

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  20. How crazy that you saw a Black Swan all the way over there! They are our state emblem on Western Australia's flag and are always seen on the aptly named 'Swan River' in Perth. Hence I feel strangely connected to that image so far away!

    Love your outfit - especially the hat and brogues!

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  21. i never saw a black swan before and always asked me how they would look like after the movie - now i know

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  22. Ooh is that a Patisserie Valerie? Their cakes and pastries are just divine!

    We have a black swan in Cambridge, whom I have un-originally named "Natalie".

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  23. That punk duck looks amazing, haha! The fair looks great, such a beautiful place, and so many gorgeous things!
    X

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  24. Ahh, these pictures are incredible! I am so in love with your look, the green hat is such a perfect touch! xo

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  25. Sounds like a very lovely Sunday indeed. And you look like such a doll! The hat on you is just darling.
    XOXO

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  26. Perfect place for a vintage fair! I love your outfit, and I'm pleased that you had a coat on the rest of the time!

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  27. oh guuuuurl that outfit is practically perfect in every way, like mary poppins. GORGEOUS! I wish I had those shoes!

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  28. omg love your vintage style and your blog :)

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  29. The punk duck is the best!ahah xD
    You're so sweet girl (:

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  30. Aw, yay!! I'm absolutely thrilled to have discovered your gorgeous blog via ModCloth, absolutely adore your style, and it looks like you enjoyed a spectacular day too!! Happy to be one of your newest followers. xo veronika

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  31. Love the shoes! And the outfit looks great as well :)

    Hailey from http://squidsquads.blogspot.com

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  32. your printed dress is amazing!! love the hat too :) now following!
    natalie
    http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

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  33. Lovely photos!
    The vintage fair looks amazing... I'm a little jealous now, I must admit haha
    xx

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  34. I just discovered your blog today! I love your style and vintage treasures :)
    Sarah from Tulle and Trinkets

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  35. I'm in love with your outfit! Those shoes are perfect and so versatile and the green hat is so so cute!

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  36. Amazing love your outfit<3


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