Summer has finally arrived here in England (at least for this week). The past week has been hot, and I’ve been joyfully having picnics on the riverbank most evenings, going on bike rides all over Cambridge, and relishing the chance to wear my summer wardrobe.
I picked up this skirt on sale in Zara last weekend (I am all about white lace in summer), and because it was too hot to wear anything more substantial, paired it with an old lingerie-style blush silk peplum camisole for a mini girl date with my friend S on Friday night. Because anything black felt decidedly wrong, I climbed in to the very back of my wardrobe and pulled out my old favourite Marc Jacobs stam bag (one of my very first ‘proper’ bags that I bought myself when I got my first grown-up job) and treasured bow heels from way back in ’03 (which by blogger standards makes them ‘vintage’) – still one of my favourite collections of Marc’s to date (hence why I still can’t bring myself to part with them, no matter how battered they are now).
And just like that, I was suddenly, and accidentally, channeling myself circa the Australian summer of 2004, when I would raid vintage shops for pearls and 50s silk slips to wear as dresses over white tank tops with a bow tied around my waist, and pore over the pages of Vogue between class. I might have a bigger budget than I did that summer, but some things will never change. 
Wearing: Marc Jacobs bag and shoes, Zara skirt, vintage top, Jersey Pearl necklace, ‘love’ necklace c/ Grand Bazaar London, Michael Kors watch (similar style here), Mimco cuff, arrow bracelet c/ Poshlocket
Do you have treasured favourites in your wardrobe that you pull out years later?
Love, Miss B xx
B your Cambridge shots make me homesick for England but in the most beautiful way! Stunning pics C xx
You look so lovely <3
This is lovely. This might sound odd but I really appreciate your aesthetic – from your blog to your Instagram account – everything is so pretty! Very happy to have found your blog! xK
Beautiful photos! You look so ladylike! I love all the blush tones.
xx
Carol-Anne
You are beautiful! I love love love this look!
Beautiful pix….Im also obsess about luxury handbag(But love more Chanel Vintage style) I just own my first Marc Jacob stam i got purple colour and love it more and more day by day…..
lovely look! love the cream hues 🙂
XO Sahra
EffortlessCool
Your shoes are absolutely stunning! What a pretty and romantic look 🙂
xoxo
Obviously Obsessed
Gorgeous pics. You look absolutely stunning! Love your photography style. You never fail to perfectly capture the atmosphere of your “photo shoots” 🙂
The bag is GORGEOUS!
Sandra from The Puzzle of Sandra’s Life
The shoes, the shoes i just love those shoes!
Those shoes look perfect, I understand completely your refusal to part with them, I love digging through old stuff that haven’t been worn in quite some time and finding a new love for it! You look beaut in your summer attire, I hear it’s raining this week 🙁 Oh well, it was nice while it lasted xx
you look fab =)
You look absolutely sweet and beautiful 🙂
Love all these items…and especially the “vintage” ones 😉
XOXO
I love those shoes–the little bows are just too sweet! As far as my favorites go, I have a great pair of vintage boots that used to belong to my mother. I don’t wear them as often as I probably should, but it’s always a nice surprise when I stumble upon them in the back of my closet!
Happy to see Summer eventually got to England! Blush really is the perfect colour for this season and you rock it like no other.
And I can only agree with you:why would you wanna part with something that perfect and beautiful?
Those shoes are darling!! You look fabulous! xx
I wish you would let us know what make-up you have on as well, you always look so glowing and polished!
Oh this is lovely. You look so radiant! And yes, white lace is bliss in summer. I’m still ogling that skirt online at the moment. Now I am just starting earning (only a teensy wage but more than being a humble postgrad student!) I am looking at finding some great investment pieces that I’ll love for an age.
I was popping round some antique shops today and saw so many vintage rhinestone necklaces- thought of you!
xxx
I totally adore your blog and just how dreamy everything seems! I can’t wait to see your posts when you move to Parieee for a little while! I can’t get rid of my excessively battered red bow shoes, they make me feel like Dorothy and even though I can’t wear them because the heel broke, i will never throw them away! xx
I love the neutral colors! Very pretty, and the bows on your shoes are the perfect feminine touch! You look lovely!
really nice pictures as always and those heels are pretty!
xx
TFC
Gorgeous photos! I love the shoes! So glad to hear summer finally came to the UK. xx
Such a cute look! Loving that skirt and your bracelets!
xx
Giovanna
oliveandanarrow
I swear, if I had your wardrobe I’d be the happiest woman alive! xxx
Hello Briony! I think the outfit is really great and the shoes – no matter what season they are from – are oh-so pretty! Now I desperately want a pair of shoes with a cute bow. And your hair looks super, too – do you have hightlights or are the ends dyed? I’m currently checking out hairstyles since I need a change but don’t want to chop off too much, so a change in colour seems to be a good idea.
Wishing you a wonderful day,
Jessica
Your blog is beautiful! I bought a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag when I got my first “grown up” job, haha. Love the Stam in beige 🙂
Love Marc Jacobs. And love your pictures – they are gorgeous.
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xo
You’re just the cutest and no don’t ever toss those adorable Marc heels out. They are so sweet and make the outfit! x
awesome pictures of your life. i like your summer style. i would wear this too 😉
Maelle
awesome pictures of your life!
I like your summer style. I would wear this too 😉
Maelle
Everything about your posts is so dreamy! I adore that you’ve held on to old pieces in your closet. There’s too much temptation to buy new things all of the time. Nothing is as wonderful as pulling out a beloved piece and reliving all of the memories when you first wore it!
I just luv your style!
You look absolutely stunning! I love your shoes,really nice.
B you look beautiful in this outfit – the lace and blush shades really suit you! I don’t blame you for keeping those Marc Jacobs bow heels – I fell in love with them when you wore them to the beach with us! And more so in you for wearing bow heels to the beach! xxx
OMG you look identical to Khloe Kardashian!! Gorgeous outfit! x
You look so pretty! 🙂 Love the colours!
I love this outfit, you are so stylish!
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