When in Brighton…
I know, I know, it’s been a little while. If you follow over on Twitter or Instagram, you may have seen that I’ve been spending the past few weeks surrounded by cardboard boxes as I just moved house..but more on that very soon, no doubt!
These snaps were taken a few weeks ago on an impromptu jaunt to Brighton with a few of my best pals Lucy, Dunya, Olivia & Kristabel. We shuffled up and down the pier making silly faces and causing a few funny looks (I was irrationally terrified that I might fall through..piers are scary places!) . It’s an odd thing hanging around with a group of bloggers, all with big cameras around their necks. We resembled some sort of photography club - and with all the location spotting/swapping tips, it should probably be classified as such!
The night before our trip I squeezed into a pale blue gingham wiggle dress, thinking it perfect for a day by the sea – but then realisation struck (probably coinciding with a rain shower) and instead of dressing like a deck chair, I thought perhaps I’d go as something out of a Punch & Judy show instead, allowing for a snuggly coat and a pair of tights.
The burgundy dress from Goldie is a favourite of mine – it reminds me of something I had when I was a child and wore to endless Christmas parties. Judging by the length of this one, I just as well be wearing a child’s dress (comes with a strict no bending over policy). The lacey ruff around my neck was a lucky find and welcome addition to the dress - it seems as though the two were meant to be together, don’t you think?
Now, I must stop writing - my hiatus has caused verbal diarrhea – I’m certain I could stay here all night tapping away. I’m so happy to be back! x
Dress - Goldie | Shoes - Office | Bag - Vintage | Coat - See by Chloe | Collar - ASOS
Hi please please can you respond to my million emails about the magazines I ordered, they were ordered mid September. And are yet to arrive.
Thank you
Sarah
So sorry about this Sarah – I’ve most definitely been checking any emails related to the magazine and can’t seem to see yours..could you pop me a message at Carrie@wishwishwish.net and I’ll sort you out : ) x
Sweet look! Always wanted to go to Brighton, hopefully going to uni in the area – wouldn’t be bad! Wonderful photos.
It’s a great place, you’ll love it! : )
Oh yes that dress is splendid! I love the color and the details!!
Great photos 
You’re absolutely stunning & so are your pictures!
you look totally adorable on this pictures
That’s an absolutely adorable dress – I love it!
You look adorable! I want to go thereeee.
x
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oh god this outfit is perfect, and I usually hate white tights ! I so wanted to buy this dress but when I tried it on it was very short..The collar is gorgeous, is it an old collection? I don’t see it on Asos
i want your hair! <3
That’s such a lovely dress! Amazing sleeves. Have you been to the Biba exhibition yet? I’ll hopefully be around Brighton soon to check the exhibition and get broke around the pier again! xx
Yes! We went to the Biba exhibition straight after taking these pictures in fact
It was small, but lovely!
Absolutely lovely pictures! I am so in love with Brighton, especially with Brighton Pier… I am probably going to stay there for some months next year to learn the language.
Your blog is still better and better!
You are so cute Carrie! Love this look on you (and the Punch and Judy reference too). And you’re just reminded me how long it has been since I took a trip to Brighton. It just went straight on my ‘To Do’ list for Spring (as an Australian, I can’t bear the thought of the seaside on a gold, grizzly day).
Briony xx
Such a beautiful photos and you look outstanding and charming
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love love love all the pictures!!
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Your photos always have such a lovely feeling of whimsy to them. And this outfit? So pretty – the cream coat with the richness of the burgundy dress is just perfection.
What an amaaazing collar on your dress!! You look beautiful xxxxx
That dress is gorgeous, I love the floaty sleeves. These photos are fantastic too, so bright and colourful, despite the cold day xo
I love the colour of your dress! The scenery is also just as lovely xx
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I have never been to Brighton, but my friend lives in Portsmouth and she told me that I should live in Brighton haha <3 I really enjoy these photos. You are so beautiful and your clothes suit there!:) It seems like you had lots fun
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Glad to see that you’re back
I love the outfit by the way, especially that dress!
Such a fun location! Adore your coat and the lovely dress. x
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I’m not a big fan of white tights, but you make them rock! Well DONE!
Your pictures are beautiful (:
xx
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gorgeous pics! and very cute outfit! xo, Alma
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Great pictures, great colours!
~ Patricia
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Adorable dress and photo’s, nothing like a day by the seaside! Plus I can’t resist a toffee apple…x
You look stunning as always, love how you’ve styled the dress. I’ve never been to Brighton before and really want to go but maybe it’s not the right season anymore?
xxx
Nina from little nomad
these pictures make me so happy! reminds me of childhood and the carefree moments. the brightness in your photos is wonderful and that red velvet dress is fit for looking adorable at an opera!
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cute dress!
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Lovely outfit, especially your coat & your trip must have been great…
xo, Violeta
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I’m pretty sure I had a dress just like that with a big ruffly collar when I was a kid too! In fact I probably have a photo of it somewhere. I love the grey-white skies in these photos too. Good luck moving house!
-Emily
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You look amazing. Hope you had loads of fun!
What a sweet photoshoot
. Your outfit and the location is just lovely. I hope your settling well into your new place.
You are back! Yaaay! I love that dress! It reminds me of something I would wear to Christmas parties as a child too – I love clothes that make me nostalgic! You look gorgeous and I hope moving is going well
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loving the coat and pretty dress!
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I love carousels! I’m jealous!!
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I love Goldie! And that velvet dress is stunning! Stop by my blog if you can for my latest- including but not limited to: thrift-store finds, cat print dresses, fresh baked pies, floral crowns, and even a give-away this week!
xoxo
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Love the dress, and the beautiful pictures of the pier!
xoxo, Femke
Love your blog. Pictures are great! Almu
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You’ve certainly returned with a bang, and by bang I mean beautiful ladylike outfit.
LOVE the outfit! And I love how you always pull off white tights, I never know how to wear them, I keept thinking white tights+black shoes can’t be done, but you look great
x
Angie
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It does remind me of a child’s Christmas dress, but in the best way. You match your surroundings perfectly in the photos.
Lovely photos, I’m always terrified I’m going to fall down the gaps too! Loving the colour of that dress, it really suits you.
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Your blog is so wonderful, love all of the pictures!
I just discovered your blog, it’s so lovely, great style, very nice pictures
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When I was there I had the same fear! The boards are rather spaced out in some spots! A beautiful pier, none the less. I would love to go back sometime.
Your photos are always so incredible. Always makes me very jealous!
Cream & burgundy is my new favorite color combo. Also OMG CANDY APPLES.
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you look stuning!beautiful dress!