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Monday, 18 November 2013

A Winter Cape

Ever since I saw Avril in her cape last week I have been wanting one, needing one, lusting after one.

 I have just done a quick search on capes (not ponchos) and they all seem to be navy - why is that?

 Here is my round up of capes that I found (in no particular order).

 I appreciate the brown one from Gap is  not actually a cape but it's lovely don't you think?


Here's a round of my outfits over the past couple of days. My sister flew in with her friend from LA and we have been/done:
Friday
Stonehenge
Salisbury
The Pig (stopped for a cup of tea but somehow managed to sink a bottle of delicious red!)
Dinner out (not even going to talk about how crap it was)



Saturday
Lunch at The Boathouse in Christchurch

 Sunday
Coffee at Cafe Shore in Sandbanks
Lunch at The Cliff in Sandbanks for my father's 70th birthday
Check out my funky mum with her gilet over her leather jacket, skinny jeans and knee high boots!

And that my friends is how I rolled this weekend - was amazing. If you are ever in The New Forest, you HAVE TO go to The Pig - it's amazing

 Fiona
xoxo




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15 comments:

  1. Kat18 November 2013 at 14:31

    OOOH I have one of them! I have a black one from Reiss about a gazillion years ago. Main issue is that you can't raise your arms higher than your waist. Closing the boot is hard. But I had forgotten about it and it's perfect for over a night out dress. Thank you for the inspiration! xxx

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    1. Avenue 5718 November 2013 at 22:37

      I hadn't even considered the impracticality of the cape! That's hilarious! I'll look like a pterodactyl.

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  2. Avril x18 November 2013 at 14:55

    Aw - thank you for the mention lovely...I'm a big fan of mine I have to say and managed a whole day in it last week without taking off. I ADORE that patterned top you're wearing in your second photo...wasn't it a USA purchase? It's gorgeous - really lovely on you xx

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    1. Avenue 5718 November 2013 at 22:40

      It was a USA purchase from Target yes - $25 - bargain and it's beautiful on - a real dress up dress down top. I found it online just in case any US friends like it
      http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-longsleeve-blouse-printed/-/A-14594169#prodSlot=small_1_16

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  3. Style At Every Age19 November 2013 at 00:13

    Gosh you have been busy but it sounds like a great week. Your mum looks super cool! xx

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    1. Avenue 5719 November 2013 at 03:08

      I love my mum! When she gets it right she gets it right!

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  4. CuratingMi19 November 2013 at 01:53

    Love the Gap cape, such a fab colour, the knit looks gorgeous too!

    I had a fab vintage black cape with a fur colour.......it was awesome! Now kicking myself as I eBayed it, although if I remember rightly it wasn't terribly practical, 'twas a bit draughty! Lol x

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    1. Avenue 5719 November 2013 at 03:09

      I REALLY want the Gap jumper/cape/poncho - it's all 3 in 1!

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  5. Treasuresnpleasures19 November 2013 at 02:56

    I'm wanting a cape too but not sure how it would look with a bump, I many just look like a big circle with all the material up top. Need a trip to shops I think! You've had a busy time recently, u must be exhausted!! X

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    1. Avenue 5719 November 2013 at 03:08

      You need a poncho - doing my round up of those tomorrow!!!!
      My pregnant friend looks AMAZING in her poncho

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  6. The Flaky Fashionista19 November 2013 at 14:08

    Nope ... sorry! A cape is not for me ... I think I had one as a child. Clearly scarred me for life. But sounds like you had a fabulous weekend x

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  7. Mrs Samwich20 November 2013 at 11:16

    I had one as a child too - my mum made me and my sister matching ones! Once in a lifetime is definitely enough! Now off to check out The Pig - it's almost on my doorstep ;-)

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    1. Avenue 5720 November 2013 at 11:23

      The Pig is TOTALLY worth it - it's the best place on this earth

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  8. Chronicles of Dolliedaydream26 November 2013 at 12:47

    I've just tried a cape in Gap and it's not for me - although I love them, I don't think that particular one worked for me because I am a short *rse ;-) I will try so eothers though next time I am out and about.

    Ooh are you in Dorset? I've listed all those places to visit as we moved to Tolpuddle in April from Lancashire!

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    1. Avenue 5727 November 2013 at 00:46

      Mr parents live in Dorset so I visit a lot - I'm in Berkshire

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