So, I have returned from my six week holiday in England. I had a great time seeing my relatives, trying as many Quorn products as possible and going to almost every charity shop in North Yorkshire. Today I wore a dress that I bought in England. It was from a vintage shop in Haworth called Oh La La. They had some fabulous stuff but I only got one dress because I didn't want to buy too much too early in my trip.
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| Photo taken by my aunty |
The raincoat came in handy because it rained and snowed quite a bit while I was there. It's been a bit of an adjustment going from the snow in England to the heat of summer here in New Zealand.
Cardigan: op shopped
Keds: op shopped
Socks: Columbine
Bag: op shopped
Sunglasses: Vintage shop
The bag and sunglasses are also from England. I bought the bag in a charity shop in Harrogate. I wasn't sure I would be able to bring it home because of it's size, but at £2 I had to get it. Luckily, I managed to fit it in. The sunglasses were from a vintage shop in Saltaire that I can't remember the name of.
How exciting - lucky you going across the waters..
ReplyDeleteAnd snow! And chaz shopping!!
LOVE the green dress and the red coat.
Yes, the chaz shopping was exciting. Thanks!
DeleteIt's nice to have you back. There are some beautiful places in North Yorkshire. Did you go to Bronte country while you were there at all? I love the green dress and cardi combo. You always accesorise so well xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, there are. Yep, I think Haworth is where the Brontes lived and where two of them wrote their books. Thanks!
DeleteGorgeous dress! I love the colour. And that bag is gorgeous too and what a bargain. Oh snow! I wish I lived somewhere where it snowed. It is just so pretty! And thanks for the suggestion on my blog re the mad men sewalong. I think I will look into doing a fake placket instead.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is pretty but I got a bit sick of the snow. We get snow at home too so it wasn't that much of a novelty. Glad I could help.
DeleteWelcome home, lovey!
ReplyDeleteThe frock and handbag are HEAVENLY!
Also loving the raincoat. How wonderful to have briught home some special things, I expect we'll be seeing a few more?!
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Thanks! Ha, yeah, there's definitely more that I will post when I get around to it. I bought four hats back with me.
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ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deletebeautiful dress! I live in the only part of the UK that hasn't been covered in snow, so I'm jealous too!
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's a shame that you haven't had any snow. Although, the people that had tons are probably jealous of you.
DeleteWelcome back! That dress is gorgeous and I love the mac. Can't wait to see what other British things you found. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks! The mac was definitely my favourite find. I've been looking for a red one for years.
DeleteGorgeous dress. Welcome back doll, am glad you enjoyed yourself. Your finds were wonderful. I really need to get back to Yorkshire soon, love it there. We had a bit of snow where I am, but then it went away, it's just rain now. I'll be glad for sunshine & flowers soon! I hope you have a great day xx
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, Yorkshire is lovely. Hope the rain goes away and you get some spring-like weather soon. You too.
DeleteWelcome back, my beautiful friend.
ReplyDeleteI also love quorn, especially quorn sausages.
You look fabulous in that dress.
Thank you for sharing your pics.
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Thanks! Oh, yes, quorn sausages are the best. I wish we had them here in New Zealand.
DeleteLovely to see you back and I'm glad you had a good time. Love your outfit xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melanie!
DeleteLovely dress but what a wonderful red coat! Lucky you! Looks like you had a great (if not cold) holiday!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I like the cold so I didn't mind that much.
DeleteWelcome back! Can't wait to see all those treasures!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will do a post on my finds soon.
DeleteWelcome home! Did you have a good time despite all the snow? Don't worry about not being in touch, I guessed you would have a packed schedule.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Haworth in many years, last time I was there it certainly didn't have a vintage shop!
Your dress is a beauty, and thank goodness you managed to get that delicious bag back home! Sunglasses are much easier thing to pack! xxxx
Thanks! Yes, I did. Haworth is lovely. The vintage shop is on the gorgeous little cobbled street. Thanks. Yes, I was worried the bag wouldn't get through customs as well but it was fine.
DeleteThat plastic mac is bloody amazing! it looks just so good with that matching beret! I'm very much in love with your green dress, it's a stunner. Nice to have you back!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It's pretty much my dream raincoat. I was so excited when I found it.
DeleteGod, that dress is amazing and fits you so well. I am also envious of your cardigan, it's so hard to find ones that are cropped in the right way to be worn with 50s dresses. I can't wait to see the rest of your finds too. Quorn is so good, my god. They just got it in at my local New World and I want to buy all the products but it's like $11 for a small pack of 'chicken' nuggets. I'm used to a super stingy chickpeas-and-tinned-tomato based diet so it's a bit much for me right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I know, I'm always trying to find good cropped cardigans. These days they only seem to make really long ones or boleros. Yes, Quorn is amazing. $11 is ridiculous though. I make 'chicken nuggets' by soaking tofu that's been frozen in vegetarian 'chicken' stock and breading them. They are delicious and pretty cheap to make.
DeleteWelcome back!! Sounds like you had a fabulous time in England. Like many of the commentators I love the dress - the border print is amazing. I have no idea what Quorn is - some kind of vegetarian food? Looking foward to reading more about your English trip and the shopping.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I did. Quorn is a vegetarian fake meat product that's made out of some sort of fungus. They have all sorts of stuff like fake mince, chicken nuggets, steaks, burgers, sausages etc.
Deletethis wicker bag makes me go green with envy! i love any kind of wicker bags and this one is a real treasure!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness look at you in that green frock!!!! It is absolutely perfect on you. I adore the cut & the fabric. Major drooling happening here! Xx
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