Today I went to the Boscombe Vintage Market with my Mum after being recommended it by a lovely person on Twitter and seeing Emma's post on it here. The market is held in the Royal Arcade in Boscombe and hosts stalls of vintage clothes and homewares along with vintage inspired crafts (and some cakes!) I didn't buy anything but we had loads of fun nosing around all the bits and bobs for sale. We then came back to Christchurch and had lunch and a look round Kiki's Boutique - I was chuffed to bits to find a dress I'd been lusting after for ages in the sale - I will blog some snaps at a later date.
My Mum kindly took a photo of my outfit when we got back, I have no idea why my face looks so ridiculous but I wanted to show you one of my favourite casual weekend outfits at the moment. It's so nice to not have to wear office-wear (usually dresses, pencil skirts and heels) at the weekend so I usually dress down in jeans and cardigans.
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| shirt: zara | cardigan: vero moda | bowtie: asos | jeans: F&F | brogues: new look |
I nipped out of work at lunch yesterday to visit my friend Carlie, who is at home recovering after having a fairly major operation. I decided to make her a little care package to cheer her up and delivered her this box full of goodies...
Tonight there is snow forecast down here so I am off to have a nice long bubble bath, get cosy in my pajamas and watch films on the sofa - perfect!
By the way, I had a big ol' fiddle with my blog design earlier; took away the old template and made it three columns, what do you think? I fancied a change!
Gosh that was quick, Rosie, I haven't even uploaded my photos yet. Sorry about the photo!
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I should feel ashamed - I still haven't been to the vintage market yet! Then again, I do pop into Pokesdown's vintage shops quite often. The town is having a Valentines shopping event on Sunday 12th, if you're interested: https://www.facebook.com/events/126913497428851/
ReplyDeleteAw that package is so cute of you :) Love the market too! Those heart shaped cushions look so cute.
ReplyDeleteLoving the new blog layout miss :) xxx
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Oh Rosie, this is so lovely what you did for your friend. I always prefer to make boxes up of little things than a big present. This is so thoughtful and I bet she loved it :-)
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Looks like a great place to visit! I'm currently on bed rest after a couple of operations last week and I would be so happy to get a package like that, luckily my friends bring me lots of food and dvds to keep me happy!xxx
ReplyDeleteYour weekend wear looks comfy and cute. And a charming market like that only seems possible in the UK in my imagination. Oh, how I'd love to visit it!
ReplyDeletethis place looks fabulous ! Oh I'm loving your outfit, you're soooo pretty <3
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit that market. Your care package is such a sweet idea. I bet your friend loved it! x
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Oh my goodness I live so near this, why have I never heard about it? Thank you so much for this amazing post! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat market looks amazing - I can imagine myself spending hours just trawling through everything there! And the care package is so sweet - especially the Miffy in Hospital book! x
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet care package! She must have loved it!
ReplyDeletewow! love those pictures! x
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Glad you had a nice time at the market :) Hopefully I'll be able to go next month
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog layout too - nice and clean :)
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The market looks lovely. I love HK and Miffy-so cute!
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Oooh your cardi looks nice and warm.
ReplyDeleteI would love a happy hippo to go with my cup of tea right now!
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The market seems so cute!! I love ones like that!
ReplyDeleteAlso the little box you made, soooooooooo adorable!
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That looks like such a lovely little package! I'm currently thinking of things to go into two packages, one for my sister for when she has had her baby and the other for my partner to take to his stag weekend which is a festival!
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Looks like such a great market!
ReplyDeleteI love Christchurch - we visited last year and I am trying to persuade my fiance to move there with me! Wish me luck haha!!!! xx
I love your new layout, looks super pro! Also that's so nice of you to make up that little care package. Your friend would be instantly better at the sight of some happy hippos :) yuuummm
ReplyDeleteOoo I didn't know they did a vintage market in Boscombe! Looks like they had some nice stuff! Love your chunky cardi it looks so snug and warm and perfect for the weather atm! Also love your new layout it's so clean and fresh :)
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what a beautiful post! i love your blog rosie! xo
ReplyDeleteThe market looks amazing, i love places like that. You can stumble on some real treasures :) loving your blogs new look xx
ReplyDeletethat market looks wonderous!
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Boscombe Vintage Market when it was in Bournemouth for a random one off. It was a bit sparce there, but from these snaps it looks so much better in it's regular location. You may have inspired me to go to the next one! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my, that vintage market looks adorable! Right up my street :) Aww, I am sure your friend will be made so much better with that super cute package xox
ReplyDeleteI like the new layout! How sweet you are, taking your friend a package! =)
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What a lovely friend you are making a little package for your recovering pal, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love mooching around vintage markets, especially if there is cake!
I really like your new layout and "move around" they say a change is as good as a rest and it's nice to switch it up sometimes, it's all part of the fun! :D xxxx
That cardigan looks so cosy! :) I love dinky vintage markets - those heart-shaped cushions are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the package for your friend! Where do you get all your cute things to decorate it from? She must have loved receiving that! x
You are so lovely! :) I bet your friend was happy to get such a wonderful package! :) X
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Wow, that place actually looks like some form of Aladdin's cave! If I went there I'd end up with enough stuff for an entire new house. x
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Boscombe has a vintage market? I did not know that, I'll have to check it out some time x
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