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22nd May 2017

Escape to the country…

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

Sunglasses: £65, Boden. Jacket: Jigsaw (old but buy new version here). T-shirt: £40, Sezane. Skirt: £29, Topshop. Shoes: £39, Topshop. Bag: £36, Wood/Grey. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell

Last weekend we decided to escape to the country and spent a blissful few days in The Cotswolds. It was a little bit of work, but also a little bit of recharging. We went on a Sunday to eek out the weekend that little bit longer and it turned out to be just what we needed…

Bag: £36, Wood/Grey. Wellington boots: £90, Hunter. Peonies: Bloom & Wild (sign up to my newsletter to receive an exclusive discount code this week).

Despite a few sunny hours on the first day, it wasn’t the best weather, but our little cottage (organised through Beachspoke) was the perfect place to read a book, run a bath and catch up on some emails without the usual London noise (ours being more drilling and smashing at the moment).

I must admit, we don’t do UK breaks enough – always in search of sun and sea. But we loved the beautiful cobbled streets, wysteria-strewn houses and country pubs – nowhere does it better.

Cardigan: American Vintage (old). Pyjamas: Yolke. Bag: £30, Next.

Cashmere jumper: £140, Boden. Jeans: £70, Boden. Shoes: £180, Boden.  Jacket: £90, Boden. Bag: £70, Boden.

We came home with a heavy heart and a longing to go back. It definitely won’t be our last trip.

Who knew I was such a country girl at heart?

Sunglasses: £65, Boden. Jacket: Jigsaw (old but buy new version here). T-shirt: £40, Sezane. Skirt: £29, Topshop. Shoes: £39, Topshop. Bag: £36, Wood/Grey.

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Shloka says

    22nd May 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Wow! Your trip looks so relaxing and it’s so nice to have a quick getaway and still have that holiday feeling! I love your skirt and tee shirt combo!

    I’ve never been to the Cotswold but I’m supposed to attend a wedding there later this year!

    x
    Shloka
    http://thesilksneaker.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      22nd May 2017 at 9:55 pm

      Oh you will love it – so beautiful – and even better if the weather holds out! xx

      Reply
  2. Catty B says

    22nd May 2017 at 5:16 pm

    Absolutely love this t-shirt, looks so cute on you….and it’s back in stock….yay! Would you please give me an idea of size, is it typical French style sizing (i.e. tiny?) Thanks do much for your help ✨

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      22nd May 2017 at 9:54 pm

      So I got a size medium – and it’s perfect – it’s not stretchy so a bit more boyfit but I like it a bit slouchy xx

      Reply
  3. Tiffany Lea Zimmermann says

    22nd May 2017 at 7:00 pm

    this is so cute! love the outfit 🙂
    Xx, TL
    https://zimmylifestyle.com

    Reply
  4. JJ says

    23rd May 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Great blog

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    23rd May 2017 at 5:25 pm

    Just ordered the Boden jacket in blue – it’s currently 15% off for anyone on the fence about it! (Love it in the green as well, but just cannot justify another army green jacket without actually enlisting in the army)

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      23rd May 2017 at 7:46 pm

      Great tip!! I’m so bad at checking those discounts! And haha – agree re: the green – I have three now and need to stop!!

      Reply
  6. Antorini says

    23rd May 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Lovely. Absolutely love it!

    Reply
  7. Cindi says

    23rd May 2017 at 7:19 pm

    It looks gorgeous there! Tell us more about this holiday rental!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      24th May 2017 at 11:39 am

      It was beautiful -two bedrooms, one bathroom and in the village of Kingham – a gorgeous pub at the end of the road! xx

      Reply
  8. ZMW says

    24th May 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Love these pics! Where did you stay when you were there. It looks absolutely beautiful and would love to go!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      24th May 2017 at 8:17 pm

      It was called Yarrow Cottage x

      Reply
  9. A Girl, A Style says

    30th May 2017 at 10:51 pm

    I’m now longing for a late summer UK break somewhere remote and green. Would you recommend this village/cottage? I stayed in Painswick last time I went to the Cotswolds, but am keen to try somewhere new.

    P.S. You look chic-de-la-chic in both those outfits!

    Briony xx

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      31st May 2017 at 10:03 pm

      Yes!! Loved it – gorgeous cottage, you can walk to the local pub (which is part of The Lucky Onion Group) and Daylesford is 5 mins down the road -the perfect place to unwind xx

      Reply
  10. Jacek Kubiak says

    4th June 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Very Nice ! , Thx

    Reply

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