The English know better than anyone to never waste a glorious day. So the other day, in the midst of an English heatwave, I escaped the office to meet my best friend and tiny godson for a lunchtime date. Not wanting to miss the blazing sunshine (or an opportunity for an outing of my new Self Portrait dress), we headed to the beautiful Queen Mary rose garden in the middle of Regent’s Park. When the sun is shining, I’m always happiest in a gorgeous English garden and this one is a lush idyll in the centre London.
The garden was at its summer peak, and the smell of the perfumed roses filled the air in the most wonderful sensory experience. We spent a happy hour lazing in the garden; smelling almost every variety we passed (there are some 12,000 roses planted in the garden), stopping to say hello to the ducks, and afterwards strolling to Marylebone high street for lunch.
It was the perfect way to spend a spare hour in London.
Wearing: Self Portrait dress (also available in a lilac + black version) // Coach bag // Chloe sunglasses (also available in cream) // Zara heels (sold out, but similar style available here) // Coach watch c/- // Alex Monroe necklace // Kenneth Jay Lane starburst ring // Alex Monroe love ring // ASOS pearl ring // Jacquie Aiche heart ring (inexpensive version available here).
Beauty: Deborah Lippmann ‘Like Dreamers Do’ nail polish // Nars ‘Laguna’ bronzer // Clinique ‘Rosy Pop’ blush // Nars ‘Nucleus’ lip gloss.
Love, Miss B xx
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Oh THAT dress Briony! It looks absolutely stunning on you, and your rose-filled break sounds heavenly.
So pleased you enjoyed the English summertime whilst it popped its head up! Here’s hoping it’ll swing by again soon . . . !
Monica x
Thank you so much beautiful!
B xx
wow that dress is beautiful! I’m loving the colour of your bag too <3
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Oh thank you so much; they’re definitely both new favourites!
B xx
What a stunning dress! I’m moving to London soon and can’t wait to check out all the stunning parks!
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It is definitely one of my favourite things about the city!
B xx
That DRESS Briony! What a dream- you couldn’t have found a better spot for the photos either. Beautiful
xxx
Chambray & Curls
Aww thank you so much!
B xx
I simply adore this whole look, you look amazing and sell the dress ! xx
Oh thank you so much; it’s definitely a new favourite!
B xx
pretty dress!
Thank you!
B xx
Absolutely beautiful photographs! I hope you’re well and much love from Oxford. x
Thank you so much lovely!
B xx
Everything looks perfect on these photos! Your dress is stunning. The rose garden is beautiful, that’s the perfect background 🙂
Julia xx
Thank you so much; it really is the most beautiful place!
B xx
Loove that dress! Hope you don’t mind me asking, what size did you order it in? I’m thinking of buying it but I can’t decide between sizes. Thanks!