Top, shoes, bag and sunglasses – thrifted
Skirt – Topshop
Gold leather bracelet – market stall in Italy
I needed to take a break from revision so I went out this afternoon to take some pictures. I probably should have waited until the evening because mid-afternoon light is hardly flattering, but never mind. I thought this would be a good chance to show you some of my new thrift finds that I came across at the weekend: the sunglasses and the Chanel bag. Nope! It’s not real. I wish. But it’s vintage and made from some lovely soft leather so it’ll do until I can afford the real thing (next lifetime, perhaps). And it was £1!
I’d been having absolutely no luck with thrifting before this weekend, but the car boot on Sunday proved to be quite fruitful. I also went to an antique fair afterwards and managed to find a couple of things. If I get time I might try and take some pictures of it all because it feels like ages since I’ve done a ‘thrifted’ or ‘antique finds’ post.
Some of you may recognise the shoes, which I’ve had for ages but never worn in a post before. Truth be told, I don’t wear heels all that often, but I felt like wearing these today. I probably looked a right picture stumbling around the countryside in them!
Big bunch of stinging nettles to the ankle in 3.. 2.. 1..
Worth it.
Amelia May 3, 2011 at 5:10 pm
oh this is so gorgeous! i’m sorry you got stung in the process though. on the upside, your hair looks perfect! xo.
Cate May 3, 2011 at 5:17 pm
So pretty, loving this gorgeous weather we’re having perfect for a good thrift hunt xoxo
Teresauras May 3, 2011 at 5:32 pm
I love the outfit. Soft colors &a natural setting. Glad you had fun.
hattie rich May 3, 2011 at 5:36 pm
those shoes are incredible I can’t believe they’re thrifted!
is there any chance you could upload some close ups of them because they are particularly amazing.
Hannah May 3, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Thanks! If you click the link in the post it’ll take you to some better pictures.
Anabela May 3, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Best punchline ever!
Jennine May 3, 2011 at 5:40 pm
ouch! well are stinging nettles the ones that the stinging goes away after vingegar? hope so!
anyway… you look lovely, and in such a beautiful place!
:)
Brianne May 3, 2011 at 5:44 pm
The bag is great! Are you sure its not real?
Hannah May 3, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Definitely not. The leather label on the inside is blank!
www.blahblahbecky.co.uk May 3, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Gorgeous outfit, gorgeous photos. And what a location!
♥ http://www.blahblahbecky.co.uk
p.s. that bag was £!?!
Sophie May 3, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Love your skirt, it’s such a lovely colour! And you can’t get much better than a £1 fake Chanel bag that looks almost like the real thing.
Ani May 3, 2011 at 6:05 pm
I love the english countryside. there is nothing like it. I’ve been having issue thrifting lately. I’m finding charity shops are suddenly just all full of primark. i wonder if they have started to sell on their vintage items maybe. x
Nana May 3, 2011 at 7:02 pm
wow those pictures turned out great! The first one, specially. And your outfit is really cute too :)
good luck with your tests!
Ruth May 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Gorgeous outfit. I love the photos too, so nice and spring-y. :)
Vanessa May 3, 2011 at 7:52 pm
What a sweet post! I can’t believe you found that rather fabulous vintage bargain (the bag) for one pound! Bargains such as these make my day :D
Caitlin Rose May 3, 2011 at 8:35 pm
OH you look lovely! I love the colours, this post reminds me of the show pushing daisies : ) and those shoes are amazing, but I know how you feel, I never wear heels.
HalloValerie May 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Really like the simpleness of your outfit. The colors are lovely.
Christen Peters May 3, 2011 at 9:36 pm
beautiful sweater! i love this whole look :)
Roxanne Rosensteel May 3, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Everything about this is perfect. I’ve been waiting to see those shoes reappear!! Darling.
Hannah May 3, 2011 at 10:08 pm
You’ve been waiting a long time! Sorry about that!
Casie Jean May 3, 2011 at 10:16 pm
I love that sweater x.x.
Casie jean
hannah May 3, 2011 at 11:02 pm
wow, the skirt and shoes are amazing! well done finding them!
I had to settle on a pair of shoes like that from target instead :P
Bre May 4, 2011 at 12:10 am
I’m not a big heels girl either, but those, I’d wear. ;)
I love love love the color of that skirt, it’s so cute! And just an overall adorable find, I love it lots!
xx
Pink Penguin May 4, 2011 at 3:20 am
Beautiful photos, I think the lighting is perfect! And I am so so envious of your adorable heeled brogues! xxx
Lexie May 4, 2011 at 5:34 am
these pictures are making me swoooon for summer! how can it be warmer/sunnier on your side of the pond than mine! no fair.
Anniina May 4, 2011 at 11:31 am
Absolutely love those shoes of yours. Beautiful! And I also really like how you always think well about your shooting backgrounds, I wish I had the possibility to go to the countryside or other interesting destinations to take photos more often.
Shy May 4, 2011 at 11:34 am
So beautiful. As usual! I love the first picture on the left. I always stumble through the forest in heels! Makes for a good picture and sore ankles! haha
Shy
Tess May 4, 2011 at 11:44 am
Haha. You’re too cute. :)
Nikki May 4, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Beautiful photos :) x
emily May 4, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Just lovely! sunshine and clothes are the best remedy for exam prep !!
Marta May 4, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Love this pics so much!!
Marta, xxx
http://themeaningoffashion.blogspot.com/
Phara May 5, 2011 at 10:06 am
Love the colours of your outfit, so soft.
X
Colleen May 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I love these pictures! Wow, this is great. Such a cute outfit too. And I here you on not wearing heels that often…maybe that makes me a bad blogger but I just don’t have occasion to wear them that often! But you should definitely take more pictures in fields, it’s so picturesque
The Velvet Bow May 9, 2011 at 3:58 am
How idyllic is this setting? Quite magical. I’m really loving the colour of that skirt.
Sweet Harvest Moon May 9, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Love it! Beautiful pictures!
http://sweetharvestmoon.blogspot.com
Zoe May 11, 2011 at 8:35 am
Lovely outfit!!
You look so gorgeous
X Zoe X
http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com
Hanna May 12, 2011 at 9:48 pm
that outfit is so lovely. :)
Andrea - as in Andrea's walk in closet May 13, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Love your outfit!! …and your blog :)
Jo - Lost in the Haze May 31, 2011 at 8:51 pm
The fawn colour of your skirt is positively divine!
x
http://www.lostinthehaze.com
bibi June 7, 2011 at 12:07 am
Lovely Post! makes me want to go rambling as I am finally back home from uni . Very pretty rambling outfit by the way, can’t wait for your next ‘thrift finds’ post