Aimee and myself are lucky to study at a university that is within such beautiful
scenery. The land our campus stands on was once used by Henry IV as hunting
grounds and was bought in 1909 by Philip Sassoon who used it to entertained
his celebrity friends such as Charlie Chaplin. It was for a visit by Winston
Churchill that on the fields to the front of the manor house hundreds of
daffodils were planted to greet him on arrival. And guess what, they are still
here. We thought we'd take the opportunity to share with you
our outfits and the amazing weather London has been having.
This sun suit is from the early 40s, handmade out of printed cotton it's made up
of a halter neck sun dress and beach jacket. The skirt is so tiny I have to wear
little white shorts underneath which you can just see peeking out!
This is one of my favourites of Aimee's summer outfits. Her sweet 50s lace inlet
blouse is from America on Ebay. Also check out her budding bakelite bangle
collection! She just bought a box load from the states and we shared them out
together.
Here's a shot of the sun suit without the jacket. I also slipped the shorts of as
well!
I bought Aimee this 50s cotton print skirt for as one of her gifts for her Birthday
last year, I loved the floral print and I was happy to see she was as pleased with
receiving it as I was to find it.
My Outfit
Sun Suit: The Vintage Emporium (1940s)
Belt: Charity Shop (1960s)
Bakelite Bangles: Market (1940s)
Shorts: Charity Shop (1960s)
Bag: Rokit (1950s)
Flowers: Charity Shop (1930s/40s)
Glasses: Charity Shop (1950s)
Earrings: Charity Shop (1940s)
Aimee's Outfit
Blouse: Ebay.com (1950s)
Skirt: From me! (1950s)
Bangles: Various (1940s)
Here's another snap of us practising our swing moves. I've not been in weeks
and I am really starting to miss them. Check out Aimee's adorable red suede
shoes!
Have a look at this close up of Aimee's amazing hair, she's got a little plait over
her head like an Alice band.
That's all for now, and as always thanks for reading!
Toodle Pip!
Harriett x
It looks so warm and sunny in England right now! I'll be going in May and I had pre-packed a coat and a heavy blazer; I think I ought to take 'em out now! :D
ReplyDeleteBTW any tips for a great charity shop find? :)
Arianne from A + B in the Sea
These pics are so cool you both must take me to this place over easter I <3 daffodils! Also Dinks' sunsuit and Aim's skirt r prettty. AND Aimee you look like a big feminist Icon in the 1st pic of you lol, loving the pose! x
ReplyDeleteThats funny, i had my eye on that sunsuit a few weeks ago! Good buy, slightly jealous! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and lovely outfits! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely pictures, the daffodils are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe photographs are stunning, as are both your outfits. I love your sun suit and Aimee's skirt and shirt are the cutest! Daffodils make everything better, I have also been loving the London sunshine over this past week. I really enjoyed reading this post my lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteArianne, the key is persistence! I pop into a couple of charity shops every day, as the stock is constantly turning over. Eventually if you frequent the same shops the staff will start to recognise you and the sort of things you are looking for. Perhaps I will do a blog on charity shopping tips soon.
Harriett x
Oh my, you ladies look unbelievable chic on there photos. And what a beautiful place! Makes me think of the movie big fish: http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lejjblRCqi1qfnq1do1_500.jpg
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful do you girls look in these photos!
ReplyDeleteThis is Trent Park isn't it? I used to live in Gubbay Halls in Trent Park in my first year of uni! It's a beautiful setting for a campus! We spent many a sunny day picnicking amongst the daffodils xx
Wonderful, lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Miriam xx
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