That one's meant to be fuzzy. ; )
So, let me introduce you to my winter coat! I thought the introductions would take place in London, but it was actually quite chilly a few days in Barcelona, so you get the background of Parc de l'Espanya Industrial instead! Incidentally, I love that park. t has the crazy towers at one end and a tree-shaded café at the other, where I demand to go as often as possible to enjoy my café con leche in the sunshine.
Those of you who read my grumblings about winter coat shopping will remember that I was infuriated by the price/quality non-logic of coats on the high-street: basically, anything with a high wool content was well over £100. At a lot of them were just boring anyway. Then I went Spitalfields Market in the East End, and found a whole new set of problems... there were suddenly loads of coats I wanted, and I could afford them, the problem was choosing.
In the end I was exceptionally bad and bought two (but luckily my mom bailed me out by buying this green one as a late birthday present). I just love this coat. It's 100% wool, handmade in London, (I'm a big fan of handmade) and it reminds me a bit of the Sherlock Holmes style coat I was oogling, but less costumey. It swings when I walk, it spins when I twirl, it keeps me warm, it matches my eyes... it's a good thing we get along so well, because I wear it almost every day.
The other coat I'll introduce you too when it realllly gets cold!
It just encourages a bit of twist and shout:
This year I've really rediscovered the blouse:
And that's all for now folks. See you soon!
Outfit:
coat: Spitalfields Market
blouse: Zara
jeans: Winners
shoes: Ebay
ring: was my grandmother's
earrings: gift
Photos by Albert
What a beautiful place. x hivennn.
ReplyDeletei love your new coat!! it's fabulous. i have a lot of trouble with buying coats, which is terrible because i live in the most frigid state in the nation (excepting perhaps alaska... and parts of maine... but anyway). last year i bought a handmade wool coat that is lovely but unfortunately not very warm (all the prettiest things are the most impractical)... i just hate spending so much money, even if it is a good/necessary investment.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful coat! love the shape :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scenery you've got there! The coat was definitely a great find! Love the cut and sash. Of course I love your blouse, being a big fan of peter pan collars, bows and all...
ReplyDeleteEmily, your new coat is gorgeous! Look at that lovely herringbone-patterned wool :) That's awesome it was in your price range, is 100% wool and handmade. You truly lucked out!
ReplyDeleteParc de l'Espanya Industrial looks incredible. I love the third photo with the visual succession of the pool, Cyprus trees, steps, and towered buildings.
It is a super cute coat and I AM jealous! ;-) Looks so cute on you!
ReplyDeleteThat coat is amazing... anything vaguely Sherlock-ish makes me happy! and it's such a unique wrap style. Love it! And that blouse is super cute as well.
ReplyDeleteThat coat is absolutely stunning! I am glad you find what you were looking for. I must remember to visit that market if I ever find myself in the UK!
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Cute bow tie shirt! ...
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love your blouse it's so lovely!!!
ReplyDeletewell, I don't know if you have already noticed in my blog, but I'm the ultimate coat fan, so I have to confess, I couldn't avoid falling in love with your amazing, lovely, perfect, green coat ^^
ReplyDeleteYour blouse is also remarcable! Love it with the jeans***
Wow! What an amazing place and what a find your coat is! :) Excellent stuff! So pleased you found excactly what you wanted for the right price in the end. My great grandma used to say "Patience brings roses" but I guess sometimes it brings gorgeous coats instead!
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these pics are perfect and HELLO to that coat of yours! i love the way it cinches in at the waist and flows out. so feminine, but the darker color keeps it daring too. LOVE
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Ruby! you look gorgeous! the blouse is divine (I have the same one) and the jacket too! Lovely pics and like you I love getting stuff by mail because you never know when it will arrive!
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you look like such a model in that first picture :D Glad to see that you look like you're always having fun :)
ReplyDeleteWish my hair was long enough to wear in your style here! I knew from the first pic that this would be about your coat--beautiful swing to it and nice wide lapels.
ReplyDeleteI like the peter pan collar on the blouse as well.
I'm pretty sure you could wear your hair like that, Terri. Mine's not really very long, and most of it is just pinned to the back of my head for this look..
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your coat was so affordable AND hand made! I think I love the collar and that its belted the most--i'd be twirling in it all day everyday too :)
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I love all of these pictures, but mostly the ones when you're twirling.
ReplyDeleteThe coat is so pretty, very faltering, both in figure and also in popping out your eyes, you're right! Seems like you need to show me the Spitalfields market when I come to London! :)
Oh and you're totaly right, when I start getting paychecks, some lovely things from my wishlists will be bought! of course I'll check markets as well, but from those aren't pictures to put on the wishlists.
oh and how much was the coat, if you don't mind saying?
I love the coat!! Great choice :D
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Oh, Barcelona... I'm so jealous! Great blouse.
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You look very beautiful in that coat. Nice background.
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thanks for the comment! i also love your photos and how you look so vibrant in them! keep on going :)
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Gorgeous coat! I love that you can tie it. What pretty and fun photos too :) Just wanted to drop by and say hi and that you have such a lovely blog! Maybe we could follow each other!
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beautiful outfit, love the coat on you
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love the fuzzy photo! and adore the coat ;-)
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what a great coat! and that blouse is lovely!
ReplyDeletelove your coat ...and your hair. These photos are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou are so simple and so cute. Your winter coat is very nice very nice.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your coat! I've been really into flouncy skirts and the one on this coat is so perfect to twirl in, obvi.
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got them with a gift card, haha. and we still have the whole battle of Hogwarts and the destruction of the horcruxes. So the last movie will be even more action that this one, haha
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ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm still looking for the perfect one :)
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I love your jacket, miss! It was made for you. I also love your peterpan collar. And... you!
ReplyDeleteI had to fly across the world to finally stumble across a winter coat that was warm AND cheap. So I can relate to how hard trying to find this combo is. I like the little bow you've threaded through the collar of your shirt.
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ReplyDeleteI love your coat. Really like its shape and color.
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you new coat is beautiful, great find! i have nightmares finding winter coats too but this year i've been lucky & found too many i want! i've purchased two already so maybe thats enough! :)
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Congratulations on finding your coat! And I could not love that little ribbon at your neck more. I may just steal that look... it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLeaving the House in THIS?!?!
I love the cut of this coat, and the dark green colour! It looks perfect for wearing with dresses.
ReplyDelete@ Alison: It's pretty good for wearing with dresses, though my friend said when I showed up the other day that I "looked like a detective." ; )
ReplyDeletethats a beautifull coat. wish my country had the weather to allow me pull off that look.
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It's sooo beautiful!!!!
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Love your coat! So pretty!!
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Your coat is gorgeous (So wish it was cold enough here to invest in a good coat) but what I really like is your blouse with that little tie. Fantastic!
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