Albert told me that it was 2 degrees (that's celcius, before you all go crazy) in Barcelona last night, but a couple of weeks ago it was absolutely gorgeous, and we went for a walk through the historical neighbourhoods of Born, the Barri Gotic, and Raval. There was a slight chill between the buildings, but glorious sunshine all around. I'm so glad I have Barcelona to visit and feel a little at home in. Home is a bit of a strange concept at the moment. Half my family is currently in Vancouver and the other half in other parts of the country, my boyfriend in Barcelona, me in London... but for how long? And what next? Uncertainty is a way of life.
As for the outfit, I think this could be called "Ruby Slippers shops her suitcase." Basically a collection of all my frequently-worn items. I was pretty happy to get back to... the three winter items I hadn't brought with me!
Sitting on the steps of the art school where Picasso studied!
Photos of me by Albert
dress: Pepe Jeans
sweater: French Connection (charity shop)
belt and bag: were my mother's
shoes: Steve Madden via ebay
hat: Topshop
necklace: Les Jumelles
2 degrees sounds balmy about now- it's -30 in Ottawa! You look super cute- I love the hat and all the colours! xo Emily
ReplyDeleteEmily--I have owned that same sweater! Fancy that it made it's way into a charity shop there.
ReplyDeleteI have only ever encountered towering buildings that blocked sunlight like this in Manhattan. And I wonder how my midwestern wide-open-spaces mindset would take to it.
@Terri: haha how random! It's a cozy sweater but it does tend to pill a little bit.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like the buildings in Barcelona. They don't tower as they do in New York; they only block the sunlight because the streets are rather narrow in the old part of town. : )
I LOVE that outfit - the colors, the textures, the combination of everything. Yum. But it's the shoes I'm really coveting. I used to have a similar pair, but parted with them many years ago in a fit of purging. {sigh}
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable, love the dress and cute mint green jumper
ReplyDeleteScrapbook de la Emma
you look so adorable in this dress and i love your hat
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are so wonderful! And I really love this outfit. That plaid dress with that green sweater is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI love your colourful outfit and the pictures.
ReplyDeleteHow I miss Barcelona! I did a walking tour through those same streets :)
And how about these temperatures?! In my hometown today was actually colder than in London! (I have a weather widget in my desktop. And here the weather has been pretty crappy, not cold, but raining almost non stop. Bahh!
Ooh I love the outfit! :D I love the building photos :)
ReplyDeletehttp://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
Oh I love plaid - and that colour combination is divine!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely outfit! Your surroundings are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't image living away from my husband. It makes me sad just to think about it.
love your blog! now following
jenniwells.blogspot.com
First off, I didn't know your family lives in Vancouver! You have no idea how much I want to visit and maybe even see the firework festival. I've heard so many good things! Annnnnd the 5th photo down is a stunner, the composition is A+ :)
ReplyDeletexx
MILK TEETHS
@Raquel: well, it hasn't been so cold here (6 degrees-ish) but apparently it's going to snow on Thursday! When are you coming?
ReplyDelete@ Jenni: Welcome! And yeah, living away sucks. I'm pretty grumpy at the moment because I'm living away from absolutely everybody, but on the plus side, it's nice to hang out with some of my friends again!
SMASH! While we're currently leaving Vancouver after 17 years, it's a place I highly recommend. Especially in the summer and especially for the firework festival! One of my favourite activities of all time!
i really love the layering and colors here. so darling! and that hat is so cool!
ReplyDeletex
cutest nomad i've ever seen :) ha i seriously love your blog! you're living my dream!!!
ReplyDeletelove these pictures! you look adorable in this outfit :) and i agree with smash -- the fourth picture is perfection xo
ReplyDeletehttp://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful look and such lovely photographs. I especially love the last pic! Adore your shoes + tights combo and the red hat is gorg. xx veronika
ReplyDeleteOh it must be so hard not to see your family for such a long time, can't imagine being away from them! But on the other hand it's amazing you get to see and photograph all thise great places! ... Loved your little charm, I'm a huge fan of cute necklaces like that! :P
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.cessoviedo.com
I love your pictures! You are such a globetrotter, it seems very adventurous.
ReplyDeleteYou take such lovely pictures. I wish I was as well travelled as you!
ReplyDeleteI love your skirt.
Sophie
x
How amazing! To sit on the steps of the art school where Picasso studied! Swoon!
ReplyDeleteYou're so brave, to live with so much uncertainty. I really applaud you Emily.
Anthea,
Embracing Style
Great style.. love your skirt
ReplyDeletelee x
I love your dress so much you have been wearing some incredibly gorgeous outfits lately. I love the green jumper over it too.
ReplyDeleteThe plaid dress is so cute, especially with the brogues and that adorable hat!
ReplyDeleteLooks & Books
Lovely dress- I'm such a sucker for plaid.
ReplyDeleteYout blog has made me want to go to Barcelona soo bad! Your photos are gorgeous.. Ahh to sit on the step's of Picasso's school. Just thinking about it gives me the shivers!
Beautiful pictures. Europe is pretty cold too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos as usual, these pics amke me want to jump on a plane to Spain! Love the red beret too. Sally x
ReplyDeleteYour hat is wonderful! And I think "home" is like a collection of people/places/memories that you associate with safety/comfort, not necessarily a physical place (especially when you or the people you love are wanderers).
ReplyDeleteI like this outfit!so british!
ReplyDeletesitting where picasso studied...whaaaaa? Not fair!
ReplyDeleteI love all these pictures!!!
And this ---> "Uncertainty is a way of life." TRUTH.
You look super cute in this outfit.... Like all the other pictures too! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I really need to visit Barcelona...my boyf has been there numerous times so I'd even have a guide! Maybe this year is the year I'll get to go. Lovely warm, autumnal colours in your outfit too :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful outfit, and photos !
ReplyDeletewonderful blog :)
http://haggardlibrary.blogspot.com/
Love all pictures and the weather looks so fine! I'm dying to have such weather hahah.. it's one digit in Fahrenheit over her. Love your outfit too, so colorful and cheerful. That makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteHave a FAB day! (:
Sanny's Head to Heart
Sooo jealous of where you live - it looks absolutely beautiful! And I adore your outfit as well - those brown oxfords are so cute with it!
ReplyDeleteKristine. Or Polly.
This is a beautiful assemblage of pieces, Emily. And colors, too.
ReplyDeleteI can't keep my eyes off the third photo you posted. The angle at which you took it is mesmerizing. The shadows really seem to give it the chilly effect you talked about experiencing.
Hi Emily! I like to contact via email when first making contact with someone so they are given to option of if they want to respond of look at my blog without any pressure! Thanks for checking it out... I love your plaid by the way! Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteLydia Lange
http://vintagetwovogue.blogspot.com
Great shoes, you can never go wrong with Steve Madden.
ReplyDeleteCait x
You have to be the queen of wardrobe recycling. I feel like I've seen them all appear on the blog before..which may or may not be true, but that does not make this outfit any less cute. :) Wonderful oxfords btw.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to hearing from you
Love
Tashrin - A Toronto based personal style blog
LOVE the plaid skirt and red beret, so perfect for a chilly walk!
ReplyDeleteHave I swooned over this plaid skirt before? I am pretty sure I have but I lose track. Well, very swoon worthy and I love how you've styled it. Those shoes are gorgeous too as is your location!
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine alway says Home is where you lay your head. Now I know there is more to home than that, but I always liked how simple that makes the concept seem :)
Beautiful! It looks like an amazing place and I love your touring outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Heather
http://heathersdesignblog.com/
the color of the cardi is so pretty :)
ReplyDeletegreat photos, i love the color of your sweater!
ReplyDeletemyblissisthisway.blogspot.com
that necklace is adorable and these photos are lovely, as always. the concept of home is always a tricky one when you're living like a vagabond :) i grew up (and currently live) in vermont, so this will always be the place i associate most with "home," but i do also have a special place in my heart for boston, since that's where i did a lot of my growing up.
ReplyDeleteI want to be there!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as usual! You look lovely in that minty hue.
ReplyDelete"uncertainty is a way of life" a genius statement!! this outfit is no exception to your genius quality. love the layering and the mix and match of all of your outfits. your brogues are so so amazing! (i have a brogue obessesion)
ReplyDelete