Sunnies - Rayban c/o Sunglasses shop, Necklace - Warehouse
The Custard Factory in Birmingham has always been one of my favourite places to hang around, especially when they have flea markets and vintage fairs on. It's a stones throw away from the Bullring shopping centre and it's a shame that since the regeneration of the area, they still have a problem with people venturing out to visit so I've seen shops come and go. One thing that doesn't change is that it is a hub of creativity with awesome graffiti (not surprising as specialised graffiti supplies store, The Bench 504 have a shop there) and this happy orange octopus lives just under one of the railway arches. I've walked past this smiling octopus quite often but never thought to take a photo here so I'm glad that on this day, I was equipped with a camera and a friend who has become pretty good with a camera and doesn't mind me directing them! On another note - this Marc by Marc Jacobs was an awesome sale find from Net-a-porter (sadly sold out now but available here). I'd admired it at full price a couple of weeks ago with Michelle and it didn't take long for me to click purchase. I probably shouldn't have consulted my Whatsapp group (hi Shopaholics Anonymous) before I made the purchase as the answer is ALWAYS yes.
Aw the octopus just looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteAlso, your outfit is gorgeous! I really love the jacket and your new bag.
I LOVE these photos. So happy x
ReplyDeleteThe bag!! Swoon. It's so beautiful and looks amazing teamed with this outfit (: what an amazing photo location as well!
ReplyDeleteThe bag!!!!! Not me this time...it was Mich!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool looking place I love street art and I love your jacket to. I think I'll have to plan a trip to Birmingham one day it's only a couple hours away but I've never visited there before xoxo
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Haha, I love that you consult a group of friends over whatsapp before you click the buy button! It's a really lovely bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat spot to take some photos!
Saskia / girlinbrogues.com
Great location for outfit photos, that octopus is so happy! Love this outfit, especially the jacket. Hx
ReplyDeletecute artwork, and nice outfit
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the cutest wall I've ever seen! I love your outfit too, especially that skort. I've never seen one like it before
ReplyDeleteYou look so adorable and happy! The skort is lovely and the most perfect shade of pink. <3 xoxo
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Birmingham once and it was a fleeting visit. I have a few friends from there though, it seems pretty underrated in terms of creative. Love the little worker men! Be nice to see some more of Birmingham when you have time.
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The octopus is so cute, cutest street art everrrr! You've got my lusting after the bag too! You and Michelle are such enablers! <3
ReplyDeletei only stepped outside the bullring (first time in like....i cant remember the last time i stepped out) because they blocked the link from the station lol
ReplyDeletei have visited the custard factory, though it has been a while. will have to look for this fella xx
Loving the skort! And that graffiti is awesome - what a great backdrop!
ReplyDeleteThis skort is THE CUTEST! Especially with the cute ankle straps. Custard Factory really annoys me as there isn't anything that really attracts me there but it's such a cool space!
ReplyDeleteAdore your skort! xx
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I love everything about your outfit especially the jacket. Grafitti walls always make great backdrops for photos!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome here, really love the colour of that skort!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
that octopus is the cutest! and you don't look too bad either:-) that bag is so beautiful, definitely did the right decision in buying it! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool location for photos. I love your jacket, it is really classy. The skort is an amazing colour and I love the quilted bag.
ReplyDeleteAwesome outfit, love your jacket ;)
ReplyDeleteAww--- that happy octopus is even putting a smile on my face! And I totally would have bought the bag as well--- too cute!
ReplyDeleteThat street art is so cool, yay for the happy octopus ^_^ am totally in love with your jacket btw too Xx
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Winnie this is a fantastic post made me smile!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures and your outfit-great jacket and bag :)
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Anastasia
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Oh my what a cute lil bag. I clicked on your link and there's a yellow one!! But it's sadly sold out too...It looks so lovely on your my dear.
ReplyDeleteDude, this is one outfit I'd steal head to toe from you. Still love that biker jacket and the whole color palette of your look. Hahah and trust me, I know what it means to 'direct' your friends to shoot- my mom thinks I'm ordering her around. :P
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I love this outfit, especially the skort! It's super cute!
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