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October 12, 2010Ah, Monday morning.
Here it is again. Mondays are boring, so it’s far more fun to think about what I did at the weekend. The weekend here was calm, but overcast with a definite crisp autumnal chill in the air that required examining the contents of my hosiery drawer. It turns out all but one pair were laddered, so I spent Saturday in Red or Dead racing stripe tights, which I like, but wouldn’t normally wear with this outfit!
(Tip: If your stocking drawer needs stocking up (boom boom!) What Katie Did sell 3 pairs of seamed stockings for Ā£10. I can’t figure out if you can access the offer through the regular site. I found it as I am an affiliate and the offer showed up in a banner on my dashboard, but you can definitely access it here.)
ā¤ Hat - Vintage via Mr Chicks Mum ā¤ Dress, Gloves, Belt & Mini Satchel - vintage ā¤ ā¤ Jacket - Wallis via a Charity Shop ā¤ Tights - Red or Dead ā¤ Shoes - New Look via a Charity Shop ā¤
I really love this dress, it’s a 30s style 70s dress, but sadly at some point someone has shortened it. Personally I’d rather it was a few inches longer and came below knee length.
The Little Vintage Lover Fair was on at Dragon Hall on Saturday, so despite the lack of funds in my pocket I decided to head along and check it out. Prices were actually very reasonable, and there were some gorgeous homewares on sale as well as vintage clothes. That just made it worse, of course, but there’s another at Sussex Barns on the 14th November, so hopefully I’ll be a little better off by then (some hope!) Check out my Events Page for more details
Saturday afternoon was time for something of an annual tradition. The autumn picnic.
Every year in October or November, we say goodbye to Summer by heading out with a flask of chilli and some spiced cider. My spiced cider is a bit of a cheat, and I may tell you how to make it at some point if you’re lucky.
It’s really lovely sitting among the autumn leaves, collecting conkers and tucking into hot spicy goodies.
I’ll leave you with a couple of collages of nice autumnal photos I took in the afternoon.
What did you get up to this weekend?
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ooh I like the idea of that picnic and I think spiced cider might be just the thing for this cold :o)
Also you have photographed a friend of mine in the top left photo, I’m very sure it’s my friend Susie in the red dress, she and her lovely husband live up your way so I’m even more convinced, it looks too much like her for it not to be her :o)
She was a stall holder, so it’s very possible!
She had lovely shoes if I recall correctly!
Looks like you had a lovely weekend. I love the idea of an autumn picnic, might have to try that!
I love your dress but do agree it would be nicer a bit longer, still looks stunning on you though!
It’s really nice! Wrap up warm and take a flask. I love it.
It’s really frustrating that they cut the hem of the dress so I can’t take it down, but I still think it’s lovely!
You look lovely my dear!
I officially retrieved my winter coat from the depths of my wardrobe at the weekend. Gorgeous red and just the right length to go with jeans or a skirt. Hm. I may have to start wearing matching lipgloss though.
I love your hat, but I’d love to know your spiced cider recipe even more, that sounds delicious!
I went to the Cabinet War Rooms and for afternoon tea. Monday was the worst Monday for ages. SO boring.
Lushious as always! Loving the blue gloves š
Your nails look fab! I’m yet to follow your half moon nail varnish tips but I have them tucked in my brain and shall be having a go shortly. Your picnic looked lush! Xx
Wow, thanks for the WKD tip! I was just about to order those stockings from What Katie Did anyway, so this was really useful! š