One of my favourite things about summer in Cambridge is the abundance of fabulous events that fill the calendar. The end of term May Balls (actually held in June) where the colleges are transformed into glittering all-night soirees that would make Gatsby proud, games of croquet on the lawns, Shakespeare plays in the college gardens and grand garden parties for the fellows.
The other evening – in the middle of our house-moving weekend – the Clever Boyfriend (a fellow at Kings) and I took the night off to attend the annual Kings College summer party. We put on our party clothes and cycled on our way (as any Cambridge worth their salt knows, this is the only real way to arrive at a college event) to be greeted by a college all decked out for an evening of celebration.
There was champagne on the lawn, a candlelight supper in the great dining hall, games of Russian roulette in the library, a jazz band in the garden and a magnificent explosion of fireworks on the river.
There really is no affair quite like a Cambridge party.
Wearing: Warehouse dress c/- (also available at ASOS + on sale at John Lewis) // Anya Hindmarch clutch bag (also on sale in gold at TheOutnet) // Miu Miu heels // Karen Walker sunglasses (also available in black) // Lulu Frost earrings (sold out, but similar style available at Net-a-Porter + J. Crew + Shopbop) // Kenneth Jay Lane pearl bracelet (sold out, but similar style available at J. Crew + Shopbop) // Mimco bracelet (old).
Beauty note: NARS ‘Angelika’ gloss (also available at Sephora + John Lewis) // Clinique ‘Curvy Candy’ Chubby Stick (also available at House of Fraser + Nordstrom) // NARS ‘Gaiety’ blush (also available at Selfridges + John Lewis) // Deborah Lippmann ‘Shape of my Heart’ nail polish (also available at Bloomingdale’s + Neiman Marcus).
Love, Miss B xx
Photos by Beth Morton
This dress is simply wonderful!!
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That dress is absolutely beautiful and I love those sunglasses. Hope you had a fabulous night, it certainly sounds like you did xxx
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How do you look so fab after cycling to a party? I think I would look like a mess! lol! You look absolutely stunning!
What a really pretty dress, fits you perfectly and the pattern is everything of good!
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Obssesed with those sunglasses!
XO
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So lovely! Your outfit is perfect — those colours look gorgeous on you xx
Lovely outfit!! you look, gorgeous, love the shoes!!
XOXO
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Your photos are making me nostalgic! I studied abroad and spent summer 2008 at Pembroke College. I miss that gorgeous place dearly. My study program threw us formal dinners every Friday we were there, I loved that little taste of the true Cambridge experience.
Your dress looks SO beautiful and those shoes (aarrgh!!), stunning shots, i’m starting at Cambridge next year in september, can’t wait xxx
gorg look! I loooove that dress! xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com
That dress! Those shoes! You look wonderful.
M xx
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Such an adorable dress
You look awesome!
Kisses,
Maggie D.
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You are fabulous! You look fantastic and I love all the sparkle, from the shoes to the purse to the earrings. So gorgeous! and reading about all the fabulous parties, makes me want to fly to the UK ASAP!
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Stunning photos, I love your sparkly heels they’re so elegant.
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You are too cute girl! It sounds like an amazing party. And you sure dressed the part. I love that dress – the print is SO pretty, and I love that you paired it with silver shoes. SWOON. Also, I keep meaning to purchase that lipstick of yours! I just love the color.
Lauren xo
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Very pretty indeed! I love the silver with this, great choice for accessory colours. This dress is fantastic, by the way!
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Such pretty and sparkly heels!
Just found your blog via the frugality and love this dress! Have impulse ordered it for a try on. Do you think it would work for a summer wedding? Trying to justify this purchase 🙂