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Singin’ in the Rain

August 24, 2012

Red, White & Blue

I’ve not been particularly patriotic this summer, I must admit. I saw bits and bobs of the jubilee on the telly before swanning off to America, and then caught fleeting moments of the Olympics (albeit with a Portuguese commentary), so it’s nice to be back in good old grey London for a bit of a catch up. On a sunny day, London is probably my favourite place in the world, and based on these pictures it doesn’t rate too badly on a rainy day either when you’re in good company with a bit of spare time on your hands (and preferably a pair of waterproof shoes, too).

These pictures were taken a stones throw from Brick Lane, and I was wearing one of my favourite dresses. It caught my eye on the COS website some time ago, and I was right to take the plunge as swishing about in the full skirt makes me very happy indeed. A little bit Sound of Music, and a big bit Mary Poppins with my umbrella in tow. I wore it on a trip to Paris where the weather was far nicer – I strolled with bare legs to see how long it would take me to walk to the Eiffel Tower. There I go with my wanderlust again… x

Dress - COS | Bag - MySuelly via Monnier Freres | Shoes - Office

 

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    • Carrie ● Reply

      It is the best!! This dress creases easily and is a bit of a fluff-magnet but I adore it x

  3. Jennie Loveday ● Reply

    Gorgeous dress! Your hair is brilliant too – what a lovely do.

    London is indeed the best; hardly ever get to go now I live & work up in Leeds!

    Have a wonderful bank holiday x

  7. Laia N ● Reply

    How could I miss the previous post? Of course because I was in Ibiza but I’ve loved that outfit, leopard is always a win!

    I envy the weather of London atm, I came back to Barcelona thinking that it’d be a bit cooler than in Ibiza, of course the weather it’s exactly the same HAHA but I am already counting the days until I can wear those low heeled oxfords from Office you’re wearing that I also have 🙂

  8. Linn ● Reply

    Very British if you ask me. I like to believe that this is exactly what you guys look like every day 🙂

  9. Danielle ● Reply

    I was watching a Godard film yesterday and realised you kind of look like Anna Karina, Carrie!
    btw, sunny London is definitely my favourite place in the world!

  11. A Girl, A Style ● Reply

    You are so cute I have no words! I always try to make the most of a rainy day too with bright wellies and brighter lipstick, happy music in my ears (preferably a 60s musical soundtrack), a big umbrella and a spring in my step.

    Briony xx

  12. Mikailah ● Reply

    this is so adorable, Carrie. i love your outfits. 🙂 and that dress. *swoons*

    oh, just a random question–who takes all your fashion pictures? 😉 or do you use a tripod? xx

    • Carrie ● Reply

      It’s whoever I’m with at the time – this time it was my housemate Lucy from shinythoughts.net : )

  20. Kylie ● Reply

    So so beautiful, your blog never ceases to amaze me. I keep seeing things I like from cos, but have yet to make a purchase from there xx

  27. Sabrina ● Reply

    Oh, you just look so gorgeous and so British in these shots! Very Mary Poppins indeed 🙂 Love how structured yet easily flare-able that classically pretty dress is, and especially love your subtle color-matching with the lippy, umbrella, and bag! x

    xoxo,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

  33. April Louise ● Reply

    Looking at all the pretty umbrellas is one of my favourite things to do in the rain, I even have a tendency to spin mine around as I walk!

  41. Olive (@oliveetcafe) ● Reply

    Again, this post is so perfect. Not only the pictures but I really like that London look with a grey sky and an umbrella. You look so happy, free and beautiful. The summer here (Québec) is been soooo hot and sooo sunny, it’s good but, I know i’m weird but I prefer rain than sun, not that I dont like sun. But I just like too much the atmosphere when it’s raining, with wind and clouds. Maybe I read too much books hahaha.

  42. talktomyshoes ● Reply

    First I’d like to just mention that I adore your blog. I’m a fairly new follower and have been enjoying each post. Next, I absolutely adore this photo series, so much fun on a rainy day, it is amazing what a red umbrella can do! Thankyou for sharing and looking forward to another visit!

  54. Gazel M. ● Reply

    Too cute. It’s weird how being ‘patriotic’ works, huh? :p For me, especially when I’m out of Canada I feel more proud than when I live in Canada… not to say I dislike being Canadian, but yeah. Anyways, lovely outfit and photos.

    bonjourgazel.com

  55. Anaivilo ● Reply

    You looks so wonderful1 I love this style of yours, the dress is simply beautiful I love the shape and the shoes are a perfect match for it!:D

  58. Rosaspina Vintage ● Reply

    I loved walking around Brick Lane when I was over in London and, even though I really enjoy italian summer, these nostalgic snaps look very charming indeed. And *might* make me long for cold weather a little bit already 😉 I just need to go to the beach a couple more times and then I’ll be happy to welcome autumn colors, tights and umbrellas again!
    Have a lovely weekend, dear!
    Ale
    x

  63. notsopoisonousivy ● Reply

    I was thinking the first photo has a Mary Poppins vibe about it and you mentioned that. I think of any Brit every wanted to be patriotic this year def IS the year and such a shame you missed the Jubilee because it was fantastic. Just the mood every one was in was just infectious. Great hair style by the way.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    http://notsopoisonous-ivy.blogspot.co.uk/

  69. Tara ● Reply

    I wholeheartedly agree with all the above comments that cite Mary Poppins! You really have got such a magical look about you in these photographs, Carrie!
    Rainy days in London almost always look so drab and dreary, and almost always put me in a foul mood. But in your photographs, I managed to see some beauty within the rain-soaked streets of my home city… Your brilliant tomato-red umbrella helped a lot too!

    Best Wishes,

    Tara

  87. Rebecca ● Reply

    Love the collar on the dress.
    You always pick lovely locations for your photos, I can’t wait to move to London for University when you capture it so beautifully!

    Rebecca x

  88. Lola ● Reply

    I love how varied these last few posts have been! Fell in love with the barbour jacket and the hunter boots and now totalle crushing on that dress, so beaut! xx

  91. emelie ● Reply

    you have to report what you think about stockholm fashionweek and the swedish designers, and what you like about sweden. I saw you walking by on tv.