Monday 4 March 2013

skip to my lou

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I wore this for hanging out in Bristol on a Saturday... going for a big breakfast, skipping down the street past the murals, later taking my laptop out to work on the book, while stuffing myself with Portuguese custard tarts and tea.

The skirt and blouse are both new, both sales scores. I wasn't going to go anywhere near the stores, but I have a friend who's a bad influence (ahem, cough--Aga--cough cough). Anyway, it feels nice to have a little wardrobe revitalization, especially since winter doesn't seem to be going anywhere, boo hisss. The skirt is wool and cozy, and is perfectly squishy and great for spinning in. I've had the airplane pin for years, as I was a huge fan of vintage planes growing up.

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14 comments:

Rebecca said...

You look so joyful in these photos! Great outfit, very elegant and the skirt looks like the perfect circle skirt.

Closet Fashionista said...

Yayy for new pieces! I love the skirt :)
http://www.closet-fashionista.com

ARP said...

I adore the collar on that blouse. It is darling! What a wonderful find! And that breakfast looks amazingly delicious.

Wonderful pictures as always! You make me yearn for Europe!

Rosie Savage said...

Ooh I love the scalloped collar on that shirt,

Rosie x

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

You look so cute! I love the outfit and how happy you seem!

Anonymous said...

That's an interesting pin. And a delicious-looking breakfast! You look happy, good for you!

Norbyah said...

oh emily, i love everything about this outfit. that blouse, the skirt, the cute pin...gorgeous. that skirt has the most amazing cut.
and of course, you look fab.
xo
n

Franca said...

love your new things!

Monique said...

Love the blouse and how radiant you look loving the long tresses!

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

Two perfectly acceptable purchases. I'd love to get my mitts on both pieces - gah! Seriously, my first thought was "holy shit that blouse!" (and I try not to swear too much ;)

Kezzie said...

Hey Emily! You look so so preeeety! What lovely new buys! Where are they from??? You loook lovely and carefree!

Ashley said...

I want your outfit, complete with the plane pin, which reminds me lots of the 1940s. I like it :)

Annebeth said...

I love these pictures and this outfit, you look so vibrant and youthful.

Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark said...

You look like you are in an Orla Kiely editorial. For serious.