It feels like forever since I saw the sun.
The weekend just gone was totally glorious and I relished every second of it. After Glyndebourne we treated ourselves to an extra night at the seaside in Brighton, and on Saturday morning I followed my own best tips for keeping cool, put on my best crease proof poly cotton summer blouse, put my hair in an up do (which is super quick and only took 10 minutes!) and headed to the beach.
⤠Blouse and Skirt – Charity Shop ⤠Sunglasses – Derek Cardigan*â¤
⤠Shoes – Keds â¤
It really was the most perfect day for the beach. And we weren’t the only ones to think so as it was packed!
We had fish and chips for lunch on the beach. Narrowly avoiding being attacked by seagulls.
Then I found an ice cream stall. Since I was wearing a blouse with ice creams on it, I decided I had to have ice cream (any excuse). Honey and Ginger, from the Pump House, which is apparently world famous, but I’ve never heard of it, so presumably not in my bit of the world.
Sadly, it was only 2 days later I found these beauties from Vicious and Smash on their stall at the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre. How perfect will they be with my blouse?! I might now need an ice cream necklace, earrings and handbag to go with it. Never let it be said I turned down the opportunity to theme an outfit!
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34 responses to “A Day At The Beach”
Very nice blouse Gemma, and I’m in love with your hairstyle!.. @Retrochick_uk RT A Day At The Beach http://t.co/qrdAE6sD4s
@Retrochick_uk love the ice cream hair clips….
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That blouse is too fantastically cute! The wee little ice cream cones are super darling! Lovely summertime look from head-to-toe, dear gal!
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Your blouse is so cute!
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Wasn’t it a wonderful weekend? Finally some proper summer weather!!! 🙂 I just love your hairstyle, so neat and pretty!
I bet it was raaaaammed! We utterly avoided the coast this weekend. You look delish. 5 mins on that do? I demand a tutorial 🙂
I’ll have a go! It’s a “make it up as you go along” type do, that’s different every time I try it!
That looks like such a lovely day! Man, I was in love with your blouse when I thought it was just cute colorful polka dots, then it turns out it has ice cream cones on it- it couldn’t be any more perfect!
-Becca
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That blouse is the cutest thing ever. This is absolutely adorable in every way!
@Retrochick_uk looks lovely & was in Brighton today although not looking as glam as you!
@Retrochick_uk that’s lovely. reminds me of a dress I had when I was little. I loved it! Also a fan of the novelty print.
The fish and chips look yummers! I want some hehe Your hair looks fab and flawless!! Love it! xox
Aww this looks so fun! Does your beach not have sand? Is it all rocks? You look adorable 🙂
Mabel
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@Retrochick_uk I thought you meant you had spilled ice cream on your top!
Lovely pictures! Very beautiful! x
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Perfect! Fish and chips at the beach is the best and your outfit is super cute.
I’ve seen pictures of English beaches and I’ve only visited one in Brighton many many years ago in winter but… the pebbly beaches are so different to what we have here in Australia!
Your hair looks amazing…. we need a tutorial 🙂 Looks like a great weekend! x
Love the outfit, the hair – and love Brighton!!! Their vintage scene has swept me away and I am reporting from there on a regular basis now. I hope you checked out the Blackbird and their amazing cream tea 😀
talk about fun in the sun! oh i wish it were summer here. It’s cold and I don’t like it.
Love your hair. Tutorial!!!
I’m getting my hair cut on Friday and won’t be able to do it then! I’ll see if I have time to film one tomorrow!
I second Land Girl, I love that ‘do!
Oooh, lovely blouse :3 I also really like your hairstyle in these pictures ^^