Just before I spilt hot chocolate down my vintage coat…
Okay, so I promised myself I wouldn’t start with the Christmassy posts for a while yet, but then I took a little break from work to go ice skating at Somerset House with Lucy and Katie, and started feeling completely in the spirit!
I hadn’t been ice skating in over 5 years, and remember being alright at it. Not anymore, it turns out! I tried to speed up a little but not falling on my bum was my number 1 priority. Despite it being romantic, and looking pretty cool when you know how to do it properly, I can’t say ice skating is really for me. It’s all a bit achey, and I can’t say I agree with any form of exercise being sold as fun! Still, I wasn’t a complete Scrooge and wore my pale tights and skater skirt to get in the spirit of things.
My beautiful coat was a charity shop find. It originally came with a fur collar, which I don’t feel comfortable wearing myself, so unpicked it and stitched on this less-attractive stole – the upside being it didn’t used to be a little furry friend! So after all that work, what did I end up doing? Spilling my Tiffany & Co hot chocolate all down the front! Typical.
And yes, you read that right, Tiffany hot chocolate. They have a beautiful pop-up store just beside the ice rink, selling a selection of their jewellery plus lots of yummy treats (which I was clearly more interested in!).
I might leave it another 5 years before I go skating again, *bah humbug*, but I’ll happily stand by the side sipping my hot chocolate and soaking up the festive atmosphere.
Now to start my Christmas shopping..! x
Coat - Vintage | Cardi - Orla Kiely | Skirt - ASOS | Tights - ASOS Bag - Mulberry Alexa | Shoes - c/o Henri Lloyd
I love white tights in winter, this outfit is absolutely perfect! Especially with the braids too. And I agree, I’m never convinced by exercise being sold as fun.
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Where exactly did you find those brogues? I’ve been searching for them on the Henri Lloyd site but any similar. Lovely post!
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Oh my word: just breathtaking! xx
Your outfit looks super cute!
I do have a question about you not wearing fur though. How is that not any different from wearing leather?
I try to be conscious of these things myself, but I see no harm in vintage fur. A brand new leather bag, on the other hand, contributes to the industry. Not judging, just wondering.
No that’s a perfectly sensible question. I suppose that I do have double standards, in the way that I eat certain types of meat, but not game, deer, rabbits, or veal. But leather is a by product of meat that I do eat. It’s not that I have strong feelings or opinions on wearing fur, it’s just something I personally don’t feel comfortable wearing, justified or not. : )
Ohhh ice skating looks like so much fun. This is a perfectly festive post.
I am in love with your mustard coloured brogues! So gorgeous, as is the rest of your outfit. Sometimes I wish it got cold enough in Australia to wear nice big coats. In saying that it is actually horrible cold rainy weather at the moment so I might get my wish! xx
With all the worrying about school I hadn’t realised that Christmas is just around the corner. Thank you for this lovely post! Yuletide cheer in advance indeed. You make mustard look classy.
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Your photos have certainly put me in a jolly holiday spirit. Thank you for that!
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i can never skate. the last time i did, i kept falling down on that cool floor
and my butt area was wet *embarrassed*
You’re mid-jump photos are so adorable. I’m never sold by the idea that exercise can be fun either! If it’s fun, it’s not working! Also can’t believe that coat of yours was a charity shop find! That’s gold!
lovely pictures! I’m enchanted!
I love ice skating! Lovely photos.
I want Tiffany coffee here too
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I love your pics. You are so good that you have inspired me to take up my hobby of photography again.
It looks beautiful there, I have to go…even if it’s just to get my paws on the Tiffany and Co. Hot Chocolate!
I am sorry about your coat…it is beautiful and so are the shoes! The color is simply irresistible!
And I looove the photos with Christmas decorations, I can’t wait for it 
My favorite holiday.
Tiffany & Co Hot chocolate you say? Amazing. I would keep that cup forever.
You look lovely as always x
I like the tone of colors that shown in your photos, so warm and soft. Do you use photoshop or any software to edit those?
Wow! This is absolutely perfect! You look beautiful, I love your outfit, especially the shoes! The pictures make it look like a fairy-tale, it has definitely put me in the christmas spirit!
What a pretty coat!
I can’t wait to iceskate! I love it and has something fairylike in wintermonths!
Xx Jorien
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Beautiful pictures… Absolutely stunning. <3
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I just stumbled across your blog, and I am so glad I did!!
You are beautiful, and that picture of you drinking before you spilt it over your vintage jacket ( D: ) is perfection
xx
I have that Orla Kiely cardigan too! isn’t it the cutest thing? haven’t found a way to wear it yet though, i am too sensitive to the cold for that short sleeve even though Barcelona is not that cold haha
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I am in love with your photos, so stunning..can you please share what camera you are using..pretty clothes, pretty everything! I’m so happy I found you:-)let me know if you want to swap links with my site..xx Alice from Hot Cake Fashion.com
This all looks so festive! Definitely got me in the christmas spirit! I love ice skating, and those Tiffany treats look delicious. Your coat is gorgeous too:)
xx Carina
Awwh what a lovely seasonal post, some of the pictures look just like Christmas cards!!
Has made me feel very festive
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I’m so in love with your photos ♥
Looking forward to meeting up on Saturday for our day in London! Would be nice to decide a place to meet, if you can e-mail me tonight or tomorrow that would be great!
Looks lovely! Cute candyshop=)
Amazing outfit and photos! I love the combination of white and yellow.Not to mention about your hair
xxxx
wow love it
You look lovely. I also have to mention I love reading your post whereas at a lot of other bog i only look at the pictures.
I am spending this year in Australia and seeing your pictures makes me miss home and real winter so much…
i really love the Tiffany’s hot chocolate, i would keep that cup forever, just like i keep the cups from Starbucks, i have one question! do you please recommend me a good book, something like romance or literature?, if it’s vintage, that would be lovely
awww i wish i lived in London..ice skating and tiffanys hot chocolate!! mega jealous!! love your outfit carrie. you look gorge as usual
xx
These photos are amazing and breathtaking. So clear and glamorous. You always look so put together
a Tiffany & Co Coffee! i want them, skating is so much fun, i think i have to go to the Somerset House as well.
hihi, more christmas posts please!
hi there nice pics, im living in london too would love to follow each other to keep in touch
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Amazing photos….love your mustard shoes!
Your coat is SO beautiful ! Love it !!
aw, just loved those photos. how stunning
Well, how appropriate to wear a cardi that resembles gingerbread cookies!
And I would love to join at the Tiffany & Co. hot choc stand (I am with you on the sports vs fun thing!) and may attempt stealing a couple of the to-go cups too! Ha! Looks like you had fun.
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These photos are gorgeous!
Love the outfit too!
I’ve just been reading back through all your old posts and I knew I had to comment on this when I read that ice skating isn’t your thing and that you’ll stick to the hot chocolate – that’s exactly what my boyfriend said about skiing when we tried to teach him this past winter (actually, he suggested he find a pair of snowshoes for a sport with less acceleration). I’m not one for ice skating, either – it sounds so nice in theory, but all I manage to do is fall on my butt every time I try. Not to mention, one of my best friends is an ice hockey goalie, so she skates circles around us all.
I’ve loved your blog for ages, although I don’t think I’ve ever commented!
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