Last weekend Mr. Summers and I had a weekend in London, and as ex-Londoners we usually do something touristy whenever we go back to visit.
This time we boarded an open-top bus and had a tour of the city. It was a whole lot of fun and really quite interesting (you can plug in earphones in for a commentary) – but it was FREEZING cold on top of the bus, despite the weather being a little milder than in recent weeks. So thank goodness for fur and layers, I say!
On an open-top London bus you get a lot of tourists of course, and I noticed the most stylish girls were often Italian or Spanish, and they all had that gorgeous Continental look going on: long brown hair, olive skin, fabulously large sunnies and a slouchy hat. So I got this idea in my head that I too could pretend to be a real European tourist on top of the bus (Brits generally don’t count themselves as Europeans) as I’d happened to don the sunglasses/hat thing that day, but simply out of necessity. Hardly the same when you’re a pasty girl from the South East of England, but it’s nice to pretend, isn’t it 😉
FYI: The gates seen here are the ones that George V had erected at an entrance to Regent’s Park in 1935… aren’t they are soooo beautiful? Well worth a little photo shoot.
Coat: River Island | Sweater: ASOS | Trousers: Zalando | Boots: Duo (old) | Bag: Accessorize | Beanie: Unknown | Sunglasses: French Connection at ASOS | Gloves: Next | Grey top: Primark
P.S. Sorry I’m wearing the same tobacco-coloured sweater again. I do have other sweaters, you know.
I think you look absolutely stunning here, Catherine and I love that you were going for the 'European' look! You certainly succeeded. I consider myself European because, although I'm a Yorkshire lass, I moved to the Algarve when I was ten and I've been here ever since. I'm lucky I guess 😉
Suzy x
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Amazing colors and everything goes so well together!
This is a stunning combination yet it seems effortless, which is my idea of style! You certainly succeed in looking continental with this outfit!
FF
Love your look!
Wow, great boots!
You DO look continental!!!!! And gorgeous!!! Welcome back to London!!!x
I am pretty sure that the Italian and Spanish girls envied your style! You look fab!
~ absolutely gorgeous ~
This is my favorite sweater on you!! Awesome outfit!
Oh my, I want those boots!
Love the boots (buttons are my favourite thing ever!) and the fur/faux fur looks warm.
I love all the pieces of this outfit. Especially the boots. I do love them!
OMG, I love that coat to pieces. Your whole look is fab, and thanks for sharing it at Visible Monday xoxoxo
You look exceptionally grand here!
Lovely colours which really brighten up your grey trousers and jacket plus the weather!
I have been to London many times and love it. I remember my first experience on an open-top bus during cold and windy weather very well 😉
Annette
Lady of Style
I would just like to say that I love all the outfits on here, it's so nice that you incorporate colour into your clothes and not just plain ole black when you hit a certain age. You've given me lots of idea's.
Jolene x
I think you have totally achieved the look. And I adore the boots. Pity they are old (so not available anymore, I mean).
Love the tweed coat with the faux fur..looks amazing. I am Italian can't you tell by how stylish I am ;))))))
Wanna go back to London and Italy so bad..I am getting a travel bug…Hope you had a wonderful time!!!
Sheree xxxx
Digging your boots!!!
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eeek i loving all of the different textures and layers (although they were necessary 🙂 )……i think you look very continental 🙂
brooke @ what2wear
I lvoe this look!! I think that coat is simply amazing, it has such a great texture contrast! I also this these photos are beautiful, especially with those wonderful gates behind. I always find whenever I am in London I am instantly hit with inspiration at every turn, there seems to be stylish men and woman everywhere, which is definitely refreshing feeling. 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox
woooaaaaaah the quality of your pictures are amaaazing! What do you use to edit? Love the outfit by the way!(: Hope you can stop by my blog sometime! xx
-Shirley
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You could definitely be Italian. I worked as an au pair in Rome for a few months and was never anywhere close to looking all fancy and local, the school mums were super stylish with big sunglasses!
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Now that sounds like I fun time! Gotta love exploring and acting like a tourist! Love all your layers!
April
Knocked Up Fabulous
I love this. That coat is beautiful and I love the color of your sweater. So pretty. Those grey pants are fab and I love all the layering.
Lovely warm colours Catherine! So great with your amazing coat. You're far better dressed than most Europeans! Sun glasses do of course hint Italian!
Gorgeous coat! I've been a tourist on a bus in London .. it's a great way to see everything in a short amount of time 🙂
Monica
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