So the last days of Summer were swept away in a flurry of rain showers and gale force winds and before you even had a chance to do up the buttons of your winter coat, the temperatures dropped...
So what to do in the face of such miserable weather?
Well how about raiding Beyond Retro and local car boot sales for some cosy new additions to an already over-populated wardrobe!
This adorable 1950's coat (which I suspect is actually a children's design?) was found when Joshua and I ducked in to Beyond Retro to avoid a rain shower and say hello to our friend who works there.
Being forced by adverse weather conditions into a vintage haven was never going to bode well for my poor purse! However as soon as I saw this coat I fell completely in love with it!
It instantly reminded me of the little coat that Jane Banks wears in 'Mary Poppins' - and as long-time readers of this blog will know...I love me a bit of Mary Poppins!
The socks I'm wearing were a recent purchase from H&M, my brogues are New Look (I know...I couldn't believe it either!) a couple of years ago, and my vanity case was from a flea market.
I'm wearing another recent find, a gorgeous deep mustard, real wool scarf which when I bought it from the car boot salesman was declared as 'Genuine Grandma'...Fantastic!
My little Scottie brooch also seemed like a sensible option on such a tweedy-esque coat!
This week I've been trying to shape up my new bedroom to how I want it to be. Whilst the search for certain elements continues (bedside table needed...Gargh!) and I need to figure out how to secure my picture frames on walls which are essentially dust held up by the wall paper, here is my room so far...
I'm so chuffed that my fold-away table is able to be fully extended! It's become a bit of a dumping ground whilst I figure out the space, but it is also shaping up to be a pretty good workspace!
And I even have room to have my crafty books nearby for easy reference!
My little collection of vintage stuffed friends have found a space to hang out together! The monkey with the cymbals was a present from my sister for my last birthday, and quite frankly there are no words for how crazy I am about him! Did you know Marlene Dietrich had one too?
Another car boot find, this key holder keeps my charm necklaces in order...
A built in wardrobe which I really need to sort out... I must have a clear out soon or that poor rail will snap clean in two!
Above the built in wardrobe my vanity cases fill the space perfectly! (I'm not taking this as a sign to not find any more!)
My new bed frame which was a high street find! Again, some sort of Mary Poppins or 'Bed Knobs and Broom Sticks' influence must be there somewhere...
And for a measly 20p...How could I leave a very battered copy of 'Brighton Rock'...I've been on the hunt for a penguin edition for ages!
So there we have it! It needs a lot of work yet I think, but I'm happy with how my little abode is shaping up. It certainly is a very cosy place to while away the hours!
More soon,
Love Yours Truly, x
Lovely look
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So cute :)
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Looks so cosy!! That monkey with big eyes and cymbals, wasn't that in Toy Story 3 too ? :D And your 50s pepitacoat is just so darling! You are so sweet :) xxxxx
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love it! i want your coat!
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That coat is so damn adorable! An amazing find, and perfect for autumn. And your room looks lovely and homey and cosy. I might have to steal the idea of using a key holder for necklaces - works a treat!
ReplyDeleteYou look so adorable in your outfit, I love the colour mustard and your room is coming along so well :)By the way, seeing as you can fit into children's clothes... I was given a 1960s tartan cape at work by a colleague who bought it for herself but it's too small.. and really it's too small for me as well. Would you be interested in it? It's free to a good home :) xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! I love your blog. How great are those oxfords?! Xo
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this is the cutest of outfits! I really love the sweater and coat! ridiculously adorable:)
ReplyDeletevery beautiful colors.
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XO Arezu
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI adore your style! That coat might've been a children's coat, but it fits you perfectly :) Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIf you're thinking about having a blog sale at some point, give me an early warning! I will whole heartedly buy EVERYTHING, or to that extent!
amazing hair!perfect look1Kisses from Italy
ReplyDeletewow your bedrooms so vintage and lovely! :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your bedroom! Everything seems so bright and colorful and adorably retro :)
ReplyDeleteCoat is great, I love the color, but I am in love with your vanity case and shawl! I am searching for one like that for about a year now, and since I am pretty sure I am not going to find it, I am now searching for a perfect color wool to made one myself :)
Looks gorgeous! Love the built in rack bending away under the weight of your treasures ...
ReplyDeleteYour hair is literally perfect. And so are your shoes and socks. And closet. And everything on you and in your room.
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I love that key holder SO much! And your outfit is perfect. So dreamy.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit! I'm loving all the autumnal outfits at the moment! Your room looks so sweet, I've been squished into my brother box room since I've moved back home and I'm dreaming of my perfect bedroom! The key holder as a necklace tidy is a great idea :)
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The owl in a suit! I keep my necklaces on a key holder too, they are so perfectly designed for that purpose. Your outfit is in such lovely autumn tones, the coat is a great find.
ReplyDeleteI love that coat! I am also incredibly jealous of your vanity case collection - they make the perfect bag x
ReplyDeleteThis is just the absolute cutest outfit ever! I love how you've styled that coat. The scarf matches perfectly and your knee socks are adorable. And I need to tell you how perfect your hair looks. I haven't done mine in a bouffant in a while and this makes me want to do it asap!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog and I already love it! Your style is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteJust come across your blog from LookBook - great outfit - and wowzers I love your room, it's like a little slice of vintage heaven.
ReplyDeleteI'll certainly be popping back! :)
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Gorgeous room. Gorgeous outfit. Gorgeous hair.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely :)
Although that monkey with the cymbals is terrifying. Could not deal with having those eyes staring at me through the dark!
Oh gosh! I've only just found your blog & it is so very lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Kerry, I just discovered your blog (via Keiko Lynn's) and must say I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful sense of style and I love how it's very vintage inspired, I would also love to steal your clothes, the picture above makes me wish I could reach through the laptop.
I also could not believe that you found such lovely pieces in the UK, when I first saw your blog I thought that with all of the amazing vintage pieces you must be American.
I'll leave this fairly long comment now, sorry.
Hope you're well :)
This is such a cute outfit! You have just the most adorable style :) x
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Hello! I love you! Seriously. <3 You look absolutely amazing and so does your bedroom, it's exactly as I imagined you to have it. It's just so lovely and ( I think as we have discussed before) matching Monkeys with Symbols. :-( I am very jealous of your little Kitty key holder.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you soon. xxx
You look soooo gorgeous!
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Wow, just found your blog and I love your Mary Poppins style :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous room too,
Rosie x
you are too cute to handle. new follower.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I have experienced my cupboard rail snapping in two! My dad was not impressed when he helped me replace the old wooden rail with a steel one. But definitely a good incentive to do a wardrobe cull! X
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, your flat looks AMAZING. It's so cozy and vintagey and perfect! I wish I could somehow manage to make my apartment look so fairytale-like but I fear that's a job best left to the professionals, i.e. you. :) xx
ReplyDeleteyou are so cute!! and i love your coat so much especially the houndstooth pattern. what a nice collection of vintage box you have there, they decorate your room so perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit to pieces! Poppins-like, for sure :) So glad I found you just now, keep up the great work m'dear!
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