Monday, 11 November 2013

an outfit for an autumn walk

Isn't Autumn a lovely time of year? The colours everywhere are so beautiful here at the moment. As it was such a lovely morning we decided to take a stroll through the botanical gardens; a pleasant place for a walk and a picnic (when it's not raining of course).

I am in love with Peter Pan collar dresses. I spotted this one and knew straightaway I had to have it. Do you ever get that feeling when you see something you like, you just know it will look fine! Well, that's how I felt about this dress! I have another dress very similar to this which you can see here.


I have been waiting all summer to wear this chunky cardigan. I bought it in the sale earlier in the year to wear on days like this, cold but bright. 

I also have an obsession with brogues, I love them. When I see them in a shop I stop a while and have a little drool! I am trying to collect a pair in every colour! 

The beautiful restored Victorian glasshouses you can see in the background houses plant collections from different regions around the world and is so worth a visit. We were lucky enough to see a wedding taking place here a few weeks ago. It was beautiful. 


A view looking down towards the fountain from outside the glasshouse. We had a lovely chat with an older couple while we were stood here as he was asking us what we were photographing. He showed us a lovely picture he had painted and obviously took real joy from it. That's the kind of place it is here, friendly, pleasant and easygoing.



We finished the day off with a Starbucks festive gingerbread latte and a cranberry and orange muffin. Buy one, get one free too! It won't be long before I'm back!

River Island dress
Ark cardigan - wardrobe
Urban Outfitters Brogues - wardrobe
Urban Outfitters Bag - wardrobe
Topshop Burgundy Tights - wardrobe
Topshop Necklace
Topshop Rings
Sunnies - wardrobe

Have a lovely Monday! Linking up with Elena from DC In Style for Monday Bloom and Alison from Get Your Pretty On.


29 comments:

  1. Gorgeous outfit! The colours are absolutely fantastic and I have REAL cardi envy! :)

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    1. Awww thank you. I love burgundy and green. They are staple colours of my winter wardrobe. The cardi is lovely and snug and keeps me lovely and warm :-)

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely comment :-)

  3. That polka dot dress is adorable, and I love all the red accents!!

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    1. Thank you so much Rachel. I love polka dots! :-)

  4. Dang cute ensemble.

    Baby Z got to go home today!!!!! My daughter is excite, releaved and sooooo happy.

    I've got a Giveaway rolling for just MY followers. enter.

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    1. Thank you so much Ranae. So glad to hear Baby Z is home. Big hugs to you all xx

  5. You look great in this outfit. fashion is one the things that makes miss Britain so much.

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    1. Thank you so much. I think we are lucky to have the affordable high street stores that we do. :-)

  6. I do love the Botanical Gardens, I even remember when one of the glasshouses still had an aquarium in it (long before they were renovated). A beautiful setting for a lovely outfit and great photos, such a pretty dress, Rachel - and you have the BEST legs! xxxx

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    1. It's a beautiful place in all seasons, isn't it. I can't picture an aquarium being there but Steve says he can remember it too! I'm always a bit self conscious about my legs! I've never felt they have been an asset! Thank you for being so lovely xxxx

    2. But can you remember the Minah Bird Curtise? xx

  7. I´m sure these is the perfect color for fall, I love it, you created an amazing outfit for fall, I loved it =) kisses

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    1. Awwww, thank you so much. I'm so glad you like it. I love these colours together :-)

  8. I love your outfit. I NEED that cardi! It would have been funny if you were in my photos and I was in yours! xxxx

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    1. Thank you so much Diane. Yes, it would have been funny to have been in each others photos! It's such a lovely place to be isn't it! :-) xxxx

  9. Hi Rachel....what a setting. Really, it's so gorgeous. I had a glance around your blog and I really LOVE all of your Silent Sunday photos. You have a great eye! Thanks for your comment today....I really appreciate that! XOXO

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    1. Thank you so much Audrey, I'm so glad you like it. It's great to get lovely feedback. Keep in touch xxxx

  10. You look very smart for your walk, nice outfit! A bit different from my black hoodie and wellies - leopard print ones as you saw on my blog, so perhaps it makes a difference? ;) xx

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    1. Awwww, thank you so much. I love my wellies too and wear them a lot! :-) xx

  11. Ah! polka dots are so sweet on you Rachel!
    You paired it right with that wonderful cardi, and shoes!
    What a lovely place you went to -
    Montreal's Botanical Gardens are about 15 mins away by car from my home -

    Have a good weekend

    Arianexo

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    1. Thank you so much Ariane. I do love my polka dots! It is a very beautiful place to visit at all times of the year :-) xx

  12. Such a cute outfit! I love your tights & brogues! What a lovely day out too! Ax

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    1. Thank you so much. I do love my brogues! I love spending time here, its a very beautiful place to be :-)

  13. I love that dress and such lovely photos x

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    1. Thank you so much, I'm glad you like them :-)

  14. Such beautiful photos, love the polka dots dress Rachel.
    It's been a while since last visited your blog so now I am like reading so many posts. :)
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    1. Thank you so much Claudia, I have a real love of polka dots. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments, it's so great to receive them xx