With the hottest weather we’ve seen all year taking place last weekend, my husband and I seized the day and decided to take a spontaneous trip to Oxford to revel in the rare glorious weather for the weekend. Saturday was spent exploring the historic and quaint town, having delicious baguettes for lunch, strolling through the University parks, walking along the river (what started as a gentle stroll through the park ended as a 3 hour trek through woodland and riverbanks, getting lost and wondering if we’d ever find our way back!) and ended with dinner at Jamie’s Italian and snuggling down at our hotel to eat sweeties and watch X Factor!
Sunday we began our day with a hearty meal (cream tea for me, full English breakfast for my husband!) and made our way to Bicester Village. I had high hopes and visions of finishing the day laden with shopping bags (I even dared hope I might find the Mulberry purse I so covet) but sadly, the only one who walked away with anything was Matt, who stocked up on shirts, polos and jumpers from Ralph Lauren. The CCO was a particular disappointment. I had pictured stands of makeup, all the MAC makeup a girl could ever wish for from bygone collections, but instead, I was faced with a store 99% full with perfume from unknown brands and a teeny section of makeup, none of which took my fancy. Better luck next time! Overall it was a really lovely weekend and it’s inspired us to take more spontaneous breaks away.
Fab photos, are the bargains any good there? I have often wondered …
@Bettina – Yep, there are definitely some good bargains there. Some of the things from Ralph Lauren were 50% off and an Alexander McQueen scarf I saw had about £100 knocked off. But although there are good discounts, a lot of it still very expensive!
Gorgeous photos! Love your dresses, looks like it was a great weekend!
gorgeous sweetheart dress (where is it from?) looks like you really seized the hot sunny days (our little indian summer!)
"my husband and I" *squeeee* how fab does it feel to say that?! <3
Oxford looks gorgeous, there is so much of England I would like to explore, this has now been added to the list.
Btw missis, looking radiant! Marriage certainly agrees with you xx
It looks beautiful there. I adore both dresses you feature in this post, you've got great style x
Looking gorgeous in both pictures!
I love that part of the country.
Xx
@masia – I bought it from Topshop but it's a brand called Strawberry Kats, they do the prettiest summer dresses!
@Kim's Vanity – Thanks, feels good to wear dresses as it so rarely happens!
@arlene – Aw thanks 🙂 I did mentally make the squeeee noise as I typed those words, very exciting still!
@Vicky – Thanks 🙂 I was so happy to be wearing dresses for the first time this year!
xxx
beautiful photos, looks so pretty!
the sweetheart dress is so cute, love it!
Krissy xoxo
Sounds like the perfect weekend away!
So pretty pictures too, makes a change from the city once in a while.
x
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This looks like a lovely weekend away, both of your dresses are gorgeous! x
Lovely post and lovely photos 🙂 Those dresses are gorgeous! I found exactly the same when I went to Bicester recently – my other half bought lots from Ralph Lauren and I came away empty handed! I thought there were a few nice things but still soooo expensive! x
loving all of your outfits hun! you look stunning!
what a beautiful weekend away, bet it was well deserved 🙂
xxxx
Lovely piccies.xx
'my husband and i' LOVE IT!
so yes we must arrange a weekend to see each other again! did u see the post I wrote a little about your wedding? hope it was ok 🙂
oh the university park (down rose lane) is my favouritest place to go for sunrise, used to go there quite a lot when I couldnt sleep lol xxx
Lovely photos, looks like you had such a great time 🙂 I love your outfits, tres chic!
stunning pictures! xxx
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Gorgeous pictures….absolutely love your white dress!! where is it from? sounds like a perfect weekend away! xx
Lovely photos…you look great 🙂 xxx
lovely journey! i have a almost identical floral dress with the one your wear in the first outfit photo but mannnnn you ckearly have a better body! *jealousssss* xxx
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These pictures are amaaazing!! And it sounds like one wonderful weekend!! :))
I'm dreaming to live in England one day :))
Desislava
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Thank you for the lovely photos – I lived in New College for three wonderful years – the work wasn't always so great, but Oxford life certainly was 🙂
@GlitterRain – it's from ASOS x
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I love your pictures and your hair too!
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Simply Beautiful!!!
Awesome pics, and it sounds superb weekend. I wish to enjoy all weekends like this.
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