September 1st, 2010
4 Teaspoons of Sugar?!
I had great plans of posting about my birthday celebrations yesterday but technology has failed me once again so you’ll have to wait another day..! So, it was lucky that i’d taken so many photos of my rendezvous with my besty Lucy, who had come to Somerset for my birthday. It seemed she brought the sunshine with her and we went for a much needed visit to the local Mulberry factory shop to fawn over all the new arrivals. Whenever we go we spend a ridiculous amount of time discussing and feeling up each garment, and so it was best for both of our bank balances that we moved next door to the cafe.
I’m not a huge tea drinker – because when I do, I put in a ridiculous amount of sugar in, and i’d rather keep all of my teeth! But we enjoyed a whole pot of tea in our mismatched crockery and a posh sausage sandwich before heading off to the park for more snaps…
A Teeny-Tiny Dress
Now I can’t tell you what Lucy was wearing, besides a shirt that once belonged to her mum and a Holly Fulton t-shirt…but I can certainly tell you where I got hold of my extremely simply outfit. The dress was bought a long time ago on eBay for cheap (don’t you think it looks a little bit like a net curtain?!), the bag was bought at an Orla Kiely sample sale, and the shoes are the GAP beauties that never ever leave my feet.
We spent hours just chatting – a perfect pre-birthday treat! x
August 30th, 2010
A Little Film
Nestled up there between the sub-par blurry pictures (I was trying to sneakily take them as I walked past peoples stalls as I was walking to the car..) is a little video Miguel created of the flea market yesterday. It’s not particularly fashion related at all but we wanted to try out a new technique and Miguel never passes up on an opportunity to make a film! For most of it I was completely unaware I was being filmed, hence all the serious-face – plus – I was looking out for bargains (..despite the fact I had no purse with me as i’d left it in Cornwall..but that’s a different story!).
For those of you interested (I was asked a few times on Twitter!) the market is located at the Bath & West showground in Somerset. I would have bought so much furniture if I had any money on me, I was in awe. Despite all the vintage clothes rails I didn’t manage to find anything that excited me..which is just as well..! I’m hoping to go back next time and pick up some bargains.
On a Side Note…
Tomorrow is the last day of voting for the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards..and I know I’ve asked you already and don’t want to sound like an annoying stuck record, but if you haven’t voted yet, i’d love if you could spare a second to vote for WishWishWish in the Fashion & Style category. It’s my birthday tomorrow and would be a fabulous present if I found out i’d somehow won..!
To vote – click here!
August 29th, 2010
A Charity Shop Outfit.
As before, I spent our last day exploring in my ‘comfy’ shoes, which are sadly looking rather worse for wear now (French Sole, you have done me proud!). If I was willing to risk breaking my ankle, I would have wore these dungarees with some of my chunky brown heels, as they’d make the look a little more feminine and help elongate my legs (I was scared of looking dumpy in the baggy dungarees!). But alas, the sloping pathways and cobbled streets had other ideas..
As it says in the title above, this outfit was super cheap as I picked up the shirt and the dungarees in a charity shop some time ago for less than £5 each. Now a nice blouse and a pair of old dungarees are extremely easy to come by and make for a perfect casual outfit – I just cut off the legs of the dungarees and frayed the ends – unfortunately I made them a little too long so they have been rolled up ever since. If you haven’t got a pair of dungarees yet, don’t buy the expensive pairs that have been popping up on the high street, because they are so easy to find second hand – your mum might even have an old pair she’s willing to give up!
Anyway, it made for a nice simple outfit for enjoying a day by the sea, eating even more ice cream (I’m dreading weighing myself after a week of holiday food!). I had a great time – but must say that i’m happy to be back with an Internet connection..! See you tomorrow – i’m off to a flea market this afternoon x
August 27th, 2010
More Walking…
The past few days in Cornwall have involved even more walking..meaning the pairs of heels I brought with me have stayed permanently in the suitcase. These photos are from a few days ago when we decided to walk for miles along the coast line..ugh..I can now conclude that walking is not my thing and neither is dressing for it. I was holding my hat on and my skirt down the entire way – and I thought I had dressed sensibly! Thankfully we got ice cream at the end of the long trek.
Again, not a particularly exciting outfit..but I didn’t bring too much to choose from! I hate living out of a suitcase. The top is from American Apparel and the skirt and hat are from H&M.
Now i’m off to find some lunch (preferably not another Cornish pasty) and take some more photos as today is our last day here..! See you very soon x
August 23rd, 2010
Seagulls & Cornish Pasties
Here are a few pictures from my first day in Cornwall, which involved lots of walking, fish and chips and beaches in the rain! A typical British holiday. I can’t go in to too much detail today as i’m staying in a small picturesque village that doesn’t even receive phone signal, but i’ve finally managed to get online…! Hooray! As you can see, i’ve been snapping away with my Dad’s old camera which i’m so anxious to get developed – as soon as it they’re done i’ll scan in the best ones and post them up – i’m longing for that old grainy look.
I was wearing my go-to comfy outfit. An American Apparel striped boat-neck top, APC dungarees and my French Sole flats.
See you again very soon with more holiday snaps x
August 21st, 2010
Today i’m heading off to Cornwall with my family! We aren’t going to have any internet access but i’m really hoping that I can find somewhere to blog..I may be spending a lot of time in the pub with free wifi..! Can’t wait to get some use out of the 3 film cameras i’m taking with me! See you there x
In the mean time – If you haven’t already – i’d really love it if you could take a second to vote for me in the Cosmo Blog Awards in the Fashion & Style section, voting closes on my birthday (the 31st) and it would be a brilliant birthday present to win! Click here to vote.
August 20th, 2010
So. I caved in and bought something. I was supposed to be on a shopping ban until September, and i’m oh so close…! If you remember, I promised that I would only buy from charity shops – and that has been less than fruitful! I’ve not managed to pick up a single bargain at all, and it wasn’t from a lack of trying. So, after a combination of my back luck and earning a bit of money on eBay, I picked up this little gem in the local vintage shop Nostalgia. They don’t hold a huge amount of clothes (it’s mostly beautiful furnishings) but the prices are always far cheaper than i’d find in vintage shops in London and they are always in great condition too. I’m happy to have supported a local shop in my less-than-successful town rather than caving-in and buying something online.
I’m looking forward to wearing it with other primary colours - notably bright rid lips and a 60’s updo! I love the gold bits that give it a sailor feel. I’m sure there will be outfit photos up featuring this beauty very soon x
August 18th, 2010
My Favourite Photo Spot
Here are a few pictures from the last few days. I have been taking them very sparingly due to the fact I left my camera charger in London. Typical Carrie – I always forget something. The outfit above was from yesterday, nice and comfortable for a lazy day chatting with my friend, Katie, who took these photos for me. I like wearing the clashing polka-dot patterns together, but the Topshop shorts are a pain, and crease up the day after they’re ironed..don’t you hate that?!
It’s not exactly an outfit to get excited over, but I was having a conversation with Katie that expressed the problems I had whilst getting dressed. We both agreed that we find ourselves toning down our outfits when we’re home in the countryside – no red lipstick, no high shoes, nothing too vintage and out of the ordinary – not because we’re too scared to express ourselves and don’t have the confidence to wear what we like, but because there are just days you can’t be bothered with the comments or stares you’ll receive from passers-by. I’m not saying everybody in Somerset is narrow-minded, but the difference between wearing what you like here and in London is phenomenal. Do any of you ever feel the same way where you live?
And on a completely different Somerset related note – the pictures below are from the annual show in my town, where everyone gathers to look at vegetables, cheese, and farm animals, which gives you an idea of what i’ve been upto. That, and going to the gym – arghh!
See you soon x
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