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So, as you can tell, I've had these photos for a while :) but since that kind of weather is back around and I'm finding myself going for this outfit again, I thought it might be high time I write about it, too! :)

Dreaming of Knaresborough

A while ago, just before the Tour de France came to Yorkshire, hubby and I went for a day out in Knaresborough.

We were looking for a nice place we've not seen before to have a nice day out as the weather was dreamy and while researching on the internet hubby stumbled upon Knaresborough.

After an hours' drive, we pulled up into the parking space next to the police station and the first thing that took my breath away was the parking charge: just £1.60 for 4 hours!!!!! Absolutely unheard of!:)

After getting over that, we entered the gate to the castle and stopped to look around.

Casual all the Way :)

With the chill in the air, I'm clearly going through a phase of constantly wearing jeans! :)

And it's no surprise I can't keep away either as usually it's impossible for me to find a pair I feel comfortable enough to wear in public :), but I've been quite lucky of late to find amazing jeans and these are no exception!

Time to bring out the coats! :)

Since Summer is slowly slipping away, to my absolute delight  it's time to bring out the coats! :)

Kick starting the coat season is this checked grey beauty from Topshop, which besides ticking 2 of this AW season's best trends - greys and checks - it is also the perfect light, roll-your-sleeves-up kind of transitional coat we should all have in our wardrobes for days when the weather cannot quite decide which way to go.

Co-ordinated Love

Co-ordinates is a trend I adore but finding something that would suit my shape proved to be impossible during months of searching, until I stumbled upon this beauty in New Look.

The colours were what draw me in to begin with, as I thought they were perfect for Summer as well as for the transitional Autumn months, the fabric is easy to wear and the cut is perfect for my shape.

Had to get the blazer in a 10 and the shorts in a 12, but as always, I can definitely count on New Look sizes to suit me perfectly.

Black and White Love of My Life :)

I'm lucky enough  to live in between two amazing cities in North Yorkshire, York and Scarborough!

And as much as I love my little town, and I really do :), having the seaside under half hour away is always tempting when a day off happens to be happy and bright and inviting us to enjoy the last few days of Summer!

New Beginnings

So, it's been a while! :)

Quick catch up :) :

Attended my first official Crafts Fair and booked 3 more for November and December :), established relationships with a couple of my favorite bloggers, had a blast at the Scampston Does Vintage Festival - must go next year!!!!, so excited to have a little add on Briar Rose :), caught up on Season 2 of Arrow and thoroughly enjoyed first season of Penny Dreadful :), amazing news for 2 of my favorite bloggers who got engaged Becca and Carrie - congratulations!!!! :), booked next years' holiday to Rhodes - eeeeeek!! :)....

My birthday left me feeling old and made me question a few things, a close friend let me down and made me once again wonder if investing in people is truly a good idea and a colleague reminded me that people can be such a bloody disappointment...

But to end this on a positive note, I have and still am witnessing extraordinary resilience in the face of hardship and human nature at its worse, I'll be seeing my parents in less than 2 weeks :) and I've finally decided to make my health/weight a priority, journey which I might be documenting on here to a certain extent.

I'll leave you with this flower power outfit, which makes me happy (probably due to the yellow tones haha) and fills me with positivity towards what I hope it to be the best month of this Summer! :)