21 November 2010

Happy To Be Home

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photos by Tom b.

- 30s Woolrich jacket
- vintage skirt (shortened by me)
- 60s cashmere sweater
- AA tights
- Jeffrey Campbell boots
- vintage Coach purse
- vintage wool beret

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Let me start by saying a HUGE thank you to all of the gals who pitched in with guest posts in my absence last week. I'll second what Siri said in her post... you gals are a hard act to follow! I knew it would be great, but all of my expectations were blown away! It was so much fun to tune into the blog everyday and be greeted by another wonderful surprise. Thank you all so very much!

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All of their help afforded me a much needed and much enjoyed break. I spent the entire week in Alabama visiting family. It's always nice to go home for a while and not think about work! Now that I'm back though... back to work it is! I'll be hard at work tomorrow shipping out all the orders that piled up while I was away. If you bought something from the Etsy shop last week, thanks for your patience and your package will be on its way tomorrow.

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Just before I left I picked up this 30s wool jacket at the new vintage store in Lancaster that I mentioned previously (I'm not trying to be cryptic, I just can't remember the name of it... it used to be Zap Home). I saw it hanging there when I visited a few weeks ago and hadn't been able to stop thinking about it. I was sure it wouldn't fit, as these types of jackets are usually too big for me, but as soon as I slipped it on, I knew it had to be mine! It's so incredibly warm! It's so true when you hear that things just aren't made the way they used to be. My favorite part is the plaid collar zips up to become a hood.

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I wore it today when Tom and I went out for a walk and to run boring errands like going to the bank and mailing bills. On our way home we cut through the cemetery that holds my most favorite tree in all of Lancaster. It's a giant ginkgo that blankets the ground with its bright yellow leaves every fall. It's usually the last tree to turn and drop its leaves and I excitedly await the change every year. I was afraid I would miss it while I was away but it was all golden and perfect when I got home.

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29 comments:

Carys said...

I love the sailor-collar style of your jacket, and the fact that it turns into a hood makes it even more brilliant!! I love those lace up boots and camel coloured beret, they look so perfect next to the golden leaves. Glad you had such a nice break, it was lovely reading all the guest posts.
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

LivingInSong said...

I'm glad to hear you had a great time! And your right, that tree is wonderful!

BaronessVonVintage said...

GASP...that coat is PERFECTION. Welcome back!

callie said...

The colors in these photos are so lovely! Your bright coat is awesome. The guest posts were great but I'm glad you're back. (:

Rosaspina Vintage said...

Oh you look so serene, Jennifer! I'm very glad you enjoyed your deserved holiday :)
Thank for this lovely pictures, I adore gingko trees, they are beautuful and romantic. And remind me of school days!
You did the rightest thing buying that coat, it's fantastic and looks super warm!
Welcome home xxx

Blythe and Charlotte said...

These pictures with the red and yellow are absolutely beautiful! And I love the leaf "flower"!

-Charlotee

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Lexie said...

i am sure tom is happy to have his muse back! :)

Collette Osuna said...

LOVE the red and plaid jacket...the photos are fab as always:)

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Kennedy said...

that coat is incredible!

Maggie said...

Love the colors of the jacket and it fits you perfectly!

Ally said...

your photos are always so gorgeous.. love your jacket!!

Kaylyn said...

Your jacket and boots go so perfectly together. I love how well the autumn theme goes with your outfit! Awesome pictures.
Love & Labels

Mandy said...

That coat is gorgeous!!!

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Laura Mullins said...

oh my god, that jacket!!! i want one. great find. and all these photos are so pretty!

hillary said...

Ohh that coat is to die for!

Anonymous said...

Love the tartan on your coat (very autumnal), and your boots and bag are gorgeous x

Louder Than Silence said...

Oh the jacket is divine, I love the tartan hood/collar! And the tree is amazing too - I can certainly see why you didn't want to miss the leaves :)

Sally x
Louder than Silence

Marzio Martel said...

C'est magnifique this blog and your personal style!
Great stuff!

xx

MM.Fashilosophy
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Roma is Love said...

I could attest to the busyness of your blog! :D it's as if you weren't away with the constant updates by your guest bloggers :D good job! :D

Magar said...

I've always loved those trees. From a distance their leaves looks like a million butterflies

Shelly said...

Even though I missed your blog posts, I thoroughly enjoyed discovering new and talented bloggers through your page.

The tree in your first picture is lovely (and perfectly timely for autumn) and the coat is a one-of-a-kind!

P.S. I'm glad you're back
shellyisms

jessica said...

I really love your new jacket! Also I really enjoyed the guest posts while you were away as I found 2 new blogs to follow (I already follow the others) X

dollparts said...

love the coat and boots!!

Unknown said...

gorgeous pictures and I love the coat, it is soo cute :-)
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Plummy said...

I just wanted to let you know that I linked to this post on this week's Linkspiration over at Developing Style!

http://plummyplum.blogspot.com/2010/11/link-spiration_21.html

Samantha said...

I love the coat! The colour is such a perfect A/W shade and the hood is so cute :)

Unknown said...

I am a new reader and just wanted to say, I truly love your blog and find it inspiring - especially the way you put outfits together and bring your surroundings to life.
Kelly - maggiesdress.co.uk. Wales

Unknown said...

I love ginkgo trees! They're the most ancient of all trees, genetically speaking. Their leaves are so soft and beautiful, and they really do form a blanket. I have a lot of awesome childhood memories of having ginkgo leaf fights at my elementary school.

That jacket is AMAZING also! That zip-up hood has the greatest lining ever. It looks wonderful on you :)

Sophi

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

welcome back. it is wonderful to see your photos again and your beautiful clothes.