These lovely pictures (I’m referring to the location and my photographer’s skills) were taken in the Teign Valley in Devon, only a half hour’s drive from where we live. It was the most amazing landscape I’ve seen since we went to the Grand Canyon two years ago (it definitely compared in a smaller scale, British kind of way). It’s very naughty when these beautiful places are right on your doorstep and you’ve never been there before. Must. Do. Better.
We spent the day exploring the last castle to be built in the UK (Castle Drogo in Drewsteignton, built about a century ago, seen on top of the hill in the next-to-last picture), and the gorgeous hills and walks in the area. It was comfies on for all the walking – I debuted my new leopard print skinnies and got the layers on for the cold; although it was beautifully sunny, the parka was needed for a little sleep in the sun on the warm rocks. I thought I’d mention the ON/OFF brooches… there’s no hidden meaning, I just liked them – simple as that. Interpret as you wish…!
And did you notice my subliminal message to get you all to vote for me in the Bath in Fashion Blogger Awards?! If you’re a fan of my blog please vote for me here – the winner will be crowned a week today at the show so PLEASE GET VOTING! I have to attend in person! I’m so scared!!!
http://www.bathinfashion.co.uk/bloggers-awards.html
Vote before 16 April, and remember:
- Voting is REALLY EASY (just a tick box)
- You don’t have to enter any personal details
- It’s one vote per IP address so please vote once on every PC/laptop/phone etc. you have!
Once next Thursday has been and gone I will stop banging on about it you’ll be pleased to hear – meantime I’m being a right old votes tart, hehe ;))
Thank you SO much everyone, I love you all!!
Shop my look!
Scarf: Asos, Sweater dress: Asos, Jeans: Asos, Bag: courtesy of Jack Wills, On/Off brooches: Asos, Boots: Topshop (old), Ray Ban Wayfarers: available from Sunglasses Hut, Parka: La Redoute
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Wardrobe Wednesdays at Kiwi Women’s Style
What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy
Love your jeans great colour, beautiful pictures 🙂
Love all the different shades of blue in your outfit. Sadly, I missed the voting part since it's past the closing date. In any case, I'm visiting Devon end of May and will definitely put Teign Valley on the list of places to visit!
It's funny how sometimes we miss the treasures on our own doorstep I know. The blue leopard skinny's are fab – I can't wait to see some spring outfits with these as the weather warms up. Thanks for sharing with WW xo
What a fun outfit! I'm in love with cobalt in a bad way!
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I am in love with that purse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love your outfit, but wow, the landscape there is just breathtaking!
Ahhh, those cobalt blue skinnies are so amazing! Love this bold look 🙂
Visiting from the Wardrobe Wednesday link up
xo,
Lindsay
LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com
Congrats on not only the mention but your photo in the IFB on "8 Fashion Bloggers over 40 …" Gorgeous as always, and I'm proud you represent us!
Loving your blue leopard skinnies; you're inspiring me to go on a diet and get some exercise so I can wear something like them! The Grand Canyon is in my back yard and I try to get there once a year. Would like to visit your spectacular Teign Valley!
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style
Love the leggings.
Thank you Berty, so much!
Blue and brown can be a very chic combination and you've proven that. I'm really taken with your "old" boots paired with those skinnies!
Voted for you several weeks back – best of luck! 😉
Spashionista (Alicia)
Love the whole outfit and also love the setting!
I have a technical question for you. I have voted already, from this PC. We have WIFI at home, but it's connected to the modem and therefore the PC. Would I be able to use my tablet separately to vote for you? I have to connect to the WIFI to use it.
Good luck!
Thank you Sue, and yes you can vote once on every device you have, so phone, iPad, computer, laptop – they should all work!! Really appreciate your support xo
These photos are so pretty! I love this look Catherine, the brights teamed with the neutrals is such a beautiful and complimentary pallet and I adore your scarf. 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox
Very nice. I immediately noticed your brooch. Fun. Brings some laughter into an outfit. Always good. No reason to get too serious.
Looking great as ever. Like your scarf with the outfit as well.
Love this chic outfit. Another lovely inspiration, got my eye on your next posts.
I love your blog! 🙂
Teja
http://www.soulfishingblog.blogspot.com
Vote for me as a top fashionista! Go to: http://www.fashionbloger.si/contest/ and click on Teja V. Thanks:)
Thank you Teja! I tried the URL to vote, but no luck with it I'm afraid…??!
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Didn't realize I could vote from different IP's, so I did it from my computer too! 🙂 This looks like a beautiful place. I can't wait to go to Europe some day and see all the beautiful historic scenery. Love your cute parka and styled hair! <3
toni
Yes, I enjoyed the change of Vote gathering tactics. You need a baby kissing post before it's all over!!! :o) Fun brooches are such a simple way to add interest to an outfit. Sadly, I'm afraid to wear mine right now with my little guy on my hip so often, but when he's walking my brooches are coming back out to play! :o)
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Oooh yes a baby-kissing post would be great!! heehee thanks my lovely x
Gorgeous. Very close to where I live too! X
You didn't say whether you've been there, Claire… if you haven't you must, it's SO beautiful! Thanks sweetie x
Fabulous look – love the big scarf. I am ordering your fab brooches – thanks for the tip! xoxoxoxoxo
love those cute blue cheetah pants!
Thank you Kelsey – they're very 'you', actually!! xo
Great sunnies and skinnies, love that tote!
Becky 🙂
Lovely outfit! And the landscape photo's are beautiful as well.
Monica
http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com
These photos are beautiful. Win or not, you are beautiful and have made one great blog! You are inspired me to start on this blogging venture as a older gal. Thanks for generously sharing your talent!
That's fantastic to have inspired you, Ann – thank you! And you're very kind too xoxoxo
Beautiful pictures…and that scarf is amazing! The whole look is fun!
Gorgeous outfit Catherine! I love that you dress up for long walks! Love the skinnies and the scarf! Gorgeous!
Sx
sabaandthecity.blogspot.com
I Voted! Also I don't do animal print at all, I think it looks weird on me. But those skinnies…boy howdy! They may convert me, they look fantastic!
Thank you so much for the vote!!! and for the compliments…!
Love your leggins
Kisses
Aga
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