Location: Highcliffe Castle
Photo's: Craig
1940's Hat} Shapoe's Vintage ~ Mustard 1940's Velvet Coat~1920's Boots} Beyond Retro ~ Victorian Star tassel brooch} Present from my beautiful friend Casey ~ Malay Peacock belt } Was once my Grandad's ~ Edwardian Umbrella } Charity shop find
Hello from our new pad! Jokes! Not quite but sometimes I do feel like this is our very own 'Fairycastle by the sea' as it has been called. It is one of our favourite dog walking spots and not only over looks the sea but has it's own forest and Nature reserve leading along the cliffs to sandy, beautiful beaches. Such a special place.
I'm not going to go into great detail about it's wonderful history, i'm saving it for a more detailed post coming post. One thing I do think I should mention is that this was once the home (in the height of his fortune) of Harry Gordon Selfridge and family.
Tonight is the last Episode of the Mr Selfridge series on ITV *weeps*, so I thought this post was fitting. Both Harry and Rose are buried in a local cemetary and there is lot's of juicy local Selfridge history to come, i'm saving it for when we are all having HGS withdrawal symptoms.
oh intruiging. love those boots i have wanted some for any age. and that forest mist reminds me of lady and lake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning outfit - every detail is true perfection! Love the boots, the coat, the hat, the brooch... The location is equally beautiful, too.
ReplyDelete➸♡➸ Perfection! ➸♡➸ You and you in these pictures are just absolute perfection! Lovely! I am enjoying the series it's a shame it's the last episode! :( your star burst tassel brooch is beautiful! Oh you sweet thang can't wait to socialise with you! ;) xxx ➸♡➸
ReplyDeleteWonderfully atmospheric photos. If spring refuses to bring us regular sunshine just yet, I'm glad that our wee island is at least being treated to Romantic mistiness - perfect for rugged up walks. And that belt is just fabulous - and perfect for you - so lovely that it was once your grand dad's!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on my mist phobia! We spent the week in Sheppey and although the mist was beautiful it took me about 30min to get myself to walk through it... I must say it looks better on your pictures because mine was consisted on thick fog, pebbles and endless sea! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat Glorious post, and amazing outfit! I do not know what I'll do after when Mr Selfridge is over. Where will I get my period Drama fix?! haha. The castle looks stunning, definately planning a summer daytrip to that one! Anyway, love your blog :)
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Such a beautiful location with wonderful photos and styling to due it justice :) The pictures of the forest are particularly special xxx
ReplyDeleteKelly-Marie, these photos literally took away my breath ... seriously, I can't describe their beauty, the kinds of scenes I love. You were very beautiful in them, too. Can't wait to read and see more of your new hometown. Thank you, Kelly-Marie.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible. You look like a Russian countess... Like what might've happened if Czar Nicholas' daughters had survived the revolution and gone on to be 1940s fashion plates!
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So dreamy! Absolutely wonderful... I wish I would visit such location. The atmosphere reminds me of Sleepy Hollow a bit... xx
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Gorgeous!!! I can't believe that's your dog-walking park; lucky dog! ;) You of course match it beautifully; I *adore* that mustard velvet!
ReplyDeleteso dreamy, love that earring very much
ReplyDeleteGlorious post (as always)
ReplyDeleteOh my the mustard coat is heavenly on you! And the peacock belt is wonderful, what a lovely item to inherit. The surroundings match you perfectly, I am currently catching up on Mr Selfridge!xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious mustard velvetcoat. I would like to have one myself at once. And the peacock belt is wonderful and so suitable for you. This setting is so magical and romantic. You must be so happy to have such a nice place around.
ReplyDeleteThese images are to die for Kelly-Marie! It makes me all the more yearn to be abroad, I know there is beauty in Australia but I guess the grass truly looks greener on the other side. Jesse and I are booking our tickets to Europe in a fortnights time, whilst we're there you must tell us your favourite spots. You look like a dream xx
ReplyDeleteAll my life I have hated that mustard yellow color... but you have opened my eyes, these are really wonderful, you look like a visitor from another time.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this? Such an enchanting post! You look incredible in that mustard yellow coat, and I adore the hat. How lovely to be able to wear your grandad's belt, and to feel connected with him when you do. That's what I love about vintage clothes, the sense of soul and rich history they carry.
ReplyDeleteCan you beat the mystery of mist rolling in from the sea?! No! These pictures are fantastic. Your coat is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
Dreamland! You're lucky to live near such a place. Looking beautiful as always.
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