Monday, 26 December 2011

The cape of good vintage



I hope everybody had a FABULOUS Christmas! Here's an outfit worn a few days before Christmas that I've pre-scheduled to post on Boxing Day. (So as I'm writing I haven't actually had the big day yet - I'm coming to you from Christmas past. Or is it future...?) Are you all too full and sick of the sight of turkey and chocolates like I am no doubt ;)









The excitement of wearing something you bought ages and ages ago but weren’t able to wear straight away (wedding dresses, winter coats bought in the summer sale, etc.) is unbelievable. Before Christmas I posted pictures of me finally wearing my vintage maxi skirt, and today it’s the turn of my vintage Irish wool cape. It was destiny, I tell you: the two of us were meant to be together.

I visited Exeter’s best vintage clothing store during a warm spell over three months ago – the first time in absolutely ages – and saw this beautiful cape with attached scarf for only twenty quid. Twenty quid?!! I did wonder what on earth was wrong with it because why would it still be sitting there in the shop at that price… Turned out it had come in that very morning the lady said, so my little Irish beauty decided to turn up a couple of hours before I got there and just wait patiently for me.

Destiny, I tell you, destiny.

Cape: Vintage
Jeans: Asos
Boots: Duo
Hat: Accessorize
Sunglasses: Asos
Gloves: Next
Ring: Unknown (it's stretchy - perfect for fitting over gloves. I said I was bringing back rings over leather gloves)

Christmas Day/Boxing Day outfits to follow soon!

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14 comments:

  1. Completely adore your cape. Majorly fab!

    Julie

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  3. Destiny indeed! You look gorgeous in your new/vintage cape. Happy Boxing Day : >

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  4. You look so pretty in this winter white and the ring on top of the glove is the perfect touch!!

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  5. Hi dear, I love your blog.
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    Kisses.

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  6. That cape is awesome - I love its lines and the proportions are perfect on you.

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  7. Such a lovely cape - I adore its colour and form. And it looks so good on you with those jeans. I'm sure you are super warm and comfortable in this ensemble. Happy holidays.

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  9. I love it! I have a weakness for poncho's and capes and wear them often. You look beautiful like a little snow princess!

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  10. You look amazing in the cape. It was obviously meant to be. :)

    And yes, definitely tired of holiday food. I need a week straight of raw veggies or something to detox. Heh.

    Jenn
    The Suburb Experiment

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  11. Oh. That. Cape! So jealous that you got it for only twenty pounds. (Which is probably about 35 American dollars, but I still consider that a steal!)

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  12. Visiting from Monday Mingle.
    Such a chic and cozy outfit. Love your poses and the idea of wearing a ring over the gloves.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  13. that my friend is destiny!! And a gorgeous destiny at that! im still on the hunt for the perfect vintage cape. but this beauty is perfection, and even more so at 20 quid!
    Rachel x

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  14. Wow!! I´ve just found a similar white cape in my aunt´s wardrobe! I am delighted with it, but now much more, after seeing your outfit!


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