What a week it’s been! I’m still recovering from a busy couple of days in London, the highlight of which was seeing AC/DC! I can’t remember how many times I’ve seen them now, but they never disappoint, it was awesome. I got the train to Euston after work on Sunday morning, dropped my rucksack off at the room I’d booked in West Hampstead and headed off to Wembley. The weather had been a bit changeable and it rained just before I left the hotel – I hadn’t got very far when I slipped on a wet manhole cover and went flying! It seemed to happen in slow motion and somehow I landed on my arse and hand without doing any damage. I paid extra attention to avoid manhole covers after that!
My train back the following day was in the evening so I had a leisurely stroll along the main road, stopping at the many charity shops (I didn’t find anything I liked though). After a coffee stop I took the tube to Bond Street and spent several hours exploring the shops on Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.
Later on I went to King’s Cross and ventured to Coal Drops Yard, which had been on my to-do list for a while. Although there weren’t as many shops as I’d expected, I was pleasantly surprised by the lovely atmosphere with people on beanbags watching Wimbledon on a big screen by the canal. After a visit to Beyond Retro (where I bought a fabulous denim jacket) I settled at a canalside bar for a drink and to read my book. It’s a shame the train back was only four carriages and absolutely crammed, but such is the state of rail travel in the UK. I returned home with a few purchases and two massive blisters but it was a fun solo adventure.
And so the fun is over, but I do have a holiday in Madeira to look forward to. As well as a few maxi dresses that I bought on Vinted for my trip, I picked up this fabulously fun lip print blouse for £3! I’d been watching several others – both in this colourway and the blue version – when this one popped up for about a quarter of the price. How could I resist?
I’ve paired it with my trusty red culottes that I’ve featured many times now. I’ll also try it with my pale pink trousers. I think it would look great with white jeans or trousers, but I don’t wear white. (Never say never though!) The red bag and pale pink satin wedges keep the look simple, allowing the lip print blouse to be the centre of attention.
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Forever Unique lip print blouse (Vinted) | Asos culottes (old) | Coast sandals (old) | LaBante bag (eBay) | Moshino sunglasses | Kooky Two necklace
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I love this fun blouse! So glad you enjoyed the concert and your exploring sounds wonderful. Thanks for the link up!
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Glad you escaped unscathed after falling over the manhole cover! I enjoy solo adventures and often go to ballet and museum exhibitions on my own. Love the lips shirt and culottes. You get the best things from Vinted x
Emma, that is an absolutely fabulous print blouse, and perfect for a concert! Sounds like you had a great time and a wonderful weekend. I love live music and browsing vintage shops so this sounds like a weekend made in heaven. Hope you have a good rest of the week and thanks for sharing and the link up!
I think you are very brave to go alone! I’m glad for you that the concert was great! That’s a lovely outfit, those trousers look fabulous too!
Your solo adventure sounds like a great time, and what an amazing deal on this blouse! I agree it would look lovely with white pants if you do decide to try out a a pair. =)
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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I’m glad you had such a fun time (even with the fall). I love this top…it reminds me of the Rocky Horror Picture Show which I love! I have never traveled by myself, but I’m considering it. My husband has decided no more trips across the pond, and I’m not done with my bucket list. My daughter and I are planning a trip to London in mid January. Then, I think I have my son talked into a trip to Italy next year, too. But, I really do want to try it on my own at least once.
Thank you so much for the feature as well as this week’s link up!
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I love that blouse! It reminds me of one that Prada did back in the ’90s. And I’ve been thinking about getting a pair of wide-leg red trousers—you’ve convinced me to go for it!
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Wow, what an outfit – love it. I go up to London quite a lot on my own but usually meet people when I get there. The trip you had sounds so good but the literal trip – oops but so glad nothing worse.
Btw, have you seen the Lulu Guinness bag (with lips on one side) you can get at Waitrose for £12 – I’ve bought one. And actually have never seen anyone else wear out and about so am looking for an occasion to wear it.
Thanks for hosting the link-up
Such a fun top!
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A stunning look Emma. I am in love with these wonderful colour.
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The AC/DC concert sounds fun! Your blouse is fabulous! Such a cute print! Thank you so much for the feature! You made my day!
Jill – Doused in Pink
I’m so glad you weren’t hurt when you fell! That blouse is so cute on you! Love the print!
What a super look. Your weekend sounds brilliant too. Thanks for hosting the linkup. Jacqui x
This print blouse is so fun and I love the colour of your trousers
Julia x
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I love your shirt, Emma. It is so much fun. Thanks so much for hosting the party.