Last weekend, I had decided to skip the Fashion Week festivities* in favour of cake and festivities with friends in London and Cambridge instead. After what felt like weeks of endless English rain, the sun was shining with all its might, the temperature was warm enough to go without a coat for a few hours, and it suddenly felt as though spring was on the way. Joy!
So I did whatever I do when I have a sunny day to myself in Cambridge and put on my favourite new dress, dusted off my Pashley for a bike ride around town and met my friend for a walk around town and belated birthday cake (I like to stretch my celebrations out as long as my friends will tolerate) at one of our favourite Cambridge cafes.
I don’t know about all of you, but I am, by this point, so bored of winter that I simply cannot take another week of dark, heavy layers so I’m injecting a little spring into my wardrobe in the form of girly dresses (teamed with a coat and tights instead of bare legs and a tan), bright lipstick and fun accessories.
I bought this RED Valentino dress (a birthday present to myself and the latest addition to my growing collection from the label) a couple of weeks ago in the Net-a-Porter sale and already I’ve been wearing it repeatedly with a sharp jacket, tights, a beret and this darling glittery Lulu Guinness clutch which has been on permanent rotation this month.
Wearing: RED Valentino dress (sold out, but black version on sale at Urban Outfitters + My Wardrobe or similar styles available at Shopbop + Net-a-Porter) // Lulu Guinness glitter Fifi clutch c/- (also available at House of Fraser) // Mulberry bow heels (past season, but similar styles available at Net-a-Porter + J. Crew) // Zara blazer // Karen Walker sunglasses (also available at Saks 5th Ave) // Wolford tights // Michael Kors watch (also available at ASOS + Net-a-Porter) // Mimco bracelet + necklace (past season, but similar styles available at Kate Spade). Beauty note: Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick // Essie ‘Muchi Muchi’ nail polish (also available at Nordstrom).
Love, Miss B xx
*is anyone else as bored of blurry runway photos and ‘what I wore to Fashion Week’ posts as I am?
I LOVE this outfit and that clutch is just the sweetest 🙂
it was my birthday Friday so I’ve just been having cake for 3 days now haha. I’m so bored of winter too, it has been a very long one this year, hopefully Spring will be here in the next couple of weeks!
xo
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Your photos always leave me wanting more! I hope you had yourself some macaroons in addition to cake, they’re my favorite!
Absolutely love your Lulu Guinness clutch!
Love the color of your dress!
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You look lovely! And what is this Karen Walker brand? I’ve never heard of it. Is it British?
Your hair looks so lovely – do you still get your colour done at Taylor Taylor? I’m pinning this as hair-spiration for my next colour appointment! Olivia X
The dress looks divine on you, happy birthday!
Birthday presents to yourself are always the best!
That bag is almost as awesome as you skipping the ‘fashion week hype’ to catch-up over cake with friends! J X
This is such a lovely outfit!
So adorable!! You always know how to celebrate to the fullest! Happy Birthday!!
Oh i just love that little clutch! you have such great style!
Love from Ireland,
Michaela
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So adorable! The photos, the dress, the clutch and, of course, you! 🙂
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I share your joy looking at these goodies 🙂
so beautiful…
Hey 🙂 you are so right, the constant fashion weekk posts got a bit annoying at some point ♥ your post is so lovely 🙂 the dress suits you really well. I think it goes well with your hair!
So adorable!! I have been crushing on that dress for sometime.
Xo
Peyton
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You look delightful darling, sounds like you had a lovely time and you certainly look gorgeous. Macaroons and cake sound like the perfect date to me!
Elizabeth x
Happy belated birthday dear!!! Looks like you celebrated it in style with great company! You look very pretty in that pink dress and that lip clutch is tooo cute!!!:D
And i agree with you, i’m sooo tired of the cold and gloomy weather we are having over here in HK as well. SO miss summer!!!
Cinz
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you look so pretty !! love your dress 🙂 xx
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Look at that perfect dress.
Listen girl!
You are an amazing stylist.
I don’t know what is your work, but you should continue doing what you love because you absolutely there! 🙂
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You look lovely. I hope you had a great birthday.
Adela x
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I`m in love with your dress! It looks stunning on you!
Look how cute you are! Love that dress and bag and sunnies, and you have me longing for a trip to Cambridge (you always make it look so pretty and idyllic)
Penny x