Friday, 2 January 2009

garden creature;

although the sales for me have not really been accessible (i need to hold onto my money...) i have splashed out anyway. kind of.
there was the lipsy dress, and then this coat I got from New Look the other day.
Yeah, okay, New Look. Greaaaat. Tacky crappy clothes. But this coat is actually really nice!

kinda a war-time pixie vibe...

the background image is the lining. a really nice touch...

i've also bought several things second hand;

A pocket watch from spitalfields market- i also got a load of old clock parts and faces.
A vintage leather boxy bag- should be useful for going out, seeing as i can't be trusted with something without a strap...
The Just So Stories were a gift from my best friend- actually my favourite present. It's so beautiful. And 107 years old!

An old Enid Blighton book (with awesome illustrations) and another old book with a beautiful cover.


I also managed to find a lovely skirt in H&M which I hope to get photos of soon. I'm off to stay with friends for a few days so hopefully will return with many pictures!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a lovely coat, the color goes perfectly with your hair ! Happy new Year!

Helen said...

Oh I love the pattern of the lining, it's like a little secret when things have nice linings, like coats or shoes. I also love all the old books.

agnes said...

awww.. you look soo cute in that coat :)

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Oh! Divine pieces to this outfit. That coat is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Lovely coat and love love love the watch! Very cool... Hope you had a happy new year!

we could grow up 2gether said...

love yr blog. all your second hand purchases, love love love!

thevintageyear said...

Hello there thanks for stopping by my blog! I only just discovered your blog today and am loving it, You look gorgeous in the coat, & how amazing are those old books! What treasures.

ryder said...

great coat, love the contrast with your hair. hair is btw so great, and the entire outfit looks very cute.

Erin said...

Beautiful coat! And what a lovely antique gift, that book is really cool!

mekel said...

love those second hands!!

Vera said...

I can not get over your skirt, it's amazing!

Anonymous said...

The coat is amazing on you...