Monday 21 September 2009

Autumn Pinafore

It has been a very busy, weird week for me. I broke up with my boyfriend on Friday, which was a bit of a sad event, especially after a year of going out. But I suppose if things aren't working, then things aren't working and so maybe it was the best thing to do. Aside from that, I've been off around the country looking at universities and trying to make up my mind where to go... its such an impossibly difficult decision :(.

Anyway, on Sunday I went to another car-boot (trying to get as many in as possible before its the end of 'car-boot season'). And I found this beaut dangling on the end of a clothes rail - a lovely tweed pinafore. It kindof reminds me of autumn, but I don't know why! I was shopping with my friend who jumped in when I was paying and bought it for me for my birthday :D.

It needed a bit of shortening, but here is the finished result:


It's my 18th birthday tomorrow! I'm kindof excited, but at the same time I don't want to turn 18 - it's like the end of childhood!

Sadie xxx

38 comments:

Corinna said...

Oh I feel sad for you& your exboyfriend:( But as you said, sometimes it's the best thing to do!
I hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow!
And I love that dress:)

Marie said...

Perfect dress for fall, love it! And I hope you have lots of fun looking at Universities now that you are free as a bird and so well dressed!

Dodo said...

Happy b-day tomorrow! ^^
& Cute dress! :]

Amelia said...

I'm sorry for you and your exbf.
Adorable dress. Are you doing anything for your Birhtday?
x

Leanne Flavell said...

Aww you look so lovely in that dress, it suits you so much!
What are you thinking of doing at uni, french??
or french mixed with something? wish I was bi-lingual !
Have a wonderful day tomorrow, eat lots of yummy yummy cake :)) ox

Anonymous said...

Cute dress! I love tweed, still searching for a tweed blazer. Oh and I hope you'll have a great day tommorow, with lots of balloons and cake!

Amy // The Girl In The Bowler Hat said...

That dress is so cute! I went to a car boot sale on sunday, only to be disappointed by the lack of clothes, there was seriously nothing! Happy birthday for tomorrow :)

xxxx

Cait said...

Its perfect and the tones are perfect for autumn. I just bought a tweed skirt at a boot sale too, with a view of making it into a pinafore for my Hallowe'en costume but it isn't nearly as nice a colour.

Happy Birthday for tomorrow x

Penny said...

Happy early birthday! The dress and cardigan together are very autumn-y. They look lovely! (:

Am. said...

ooh! you look so nice..
I love so much your style!

Youna said...

Hi
I just wanted you to know that I seldom comment on blogs even if I love them. But I found yours yesterday while I was browsing on google for DIY skirts... then I read your blog, and it's actually one of my favourites :)
Well, that's it :)
You have French readers ;)

Youna said...

And I'm sorry for your boyfriend... Hope you don't feel too bad and that your birthday tomorrow will cheer you up :D

Olivia said...

Hiya, Sorry to hear about the ex boyfriend, but remember everything happens for a reason :).
Btw you look gorgeous in that dress.

Happy Birthday for tomorrow :)
x

Ali said...

that pinafore is so cute! I love it! happy birthday for tomorrow (today, even?!)

Chie - Vivat Veritas said...

sorry about your boyfriend... cute dress though!

ONiC said...

sorry about the boyf, or ex now. but i am so agree with you, it should do if things aren't working. but if it meant to be, then it will.

and nice outfit. lately you became my inspiration of fashion. happy becoming birthday! that's exactly how i feel, esp when i was about leaving the teenagers age. it scare me that i will be 21st in a week. good luck!

Jenny Peaowl said...

That dress has gorgeous autumnal colours. I really should check out some car boot sales some time..

And unis are tricky to pick, but you will find the right one for you!

xx

Amelia said...

I love plaid! This looks so nice with your cardigan. Happy early birthday! :)

♥Music Fashion Clutter ♥ said...

Love love love LOVE IT! They say you have to keep up with the cool kids & you most certainly are that- you get it right everytime :)

Sorry about the boyf news but least you are keeping busy

Chin up girl you look fab!

Peace & Love x

Anonymous said...

Hi
I feel your ,18th birthday, pain. I just turned 18 too. Hope you have a good day though. One good thing about turning 18 - people remember your birthday and give you nice gifts - shallow, but true. ;) X

Kitty said...

I hope you feel better about your break up soon, and don't let it affect your Birthday! Hope you have a brilliant day!! Enjoy it :)

Nice dress too

Kitty x

Seda said...

Aww sorry about your bf! That always sucks! But happy birthday though!
You have a real cute blog.
And believe me, I'm 20, and I am not a 'grown up'yet. I thought turning 18 was the end of my childhood, haha. I'll grow older, but I'll never grow up!!!

xx

Carlito86 said...

Happy Birthday for tomorrow!

xx

Little Bo Peeep said...

Awww i'm sorry about your relationship with your boyfriend *hugs*. I agree with your statement saying if things doesn't work out, so mature :D I guess these things happens and don't worry there are a lot of guys out there and your gorgeous!

Ohhh finding where to apply is such a bummer, i didn't like it but i finally found the right one. What are you planning to do? :)

Wow what a lovely outfit, it reminds me of caramel fudge <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you had a great one. I didn't like turning 18 this year, i felt so old but i still act like a 12 year old. Hhaha

ONiC said...

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check it out.

mice said...

so lovley outfit! ^^

xoxo,
http://placeforthemoment.blogspot.com

Eva said...

nice dress ^^
and already happy birthday!
where did you buy your shoes?

tracy said...

you look adorable!
i absolutely love your outfits, they make me happy in a way. :D

silvia :) said...

happy birhtday
the dress is cute
kiss

KY said...

Sorry to hear about your bf!
Happy birthday to you, you need to change your profile now lol great outfit, the dress is really nice!

Anonymous said...

Very sorry to hear about your break up.

On a positive note you look gorgeous and that dress is stunning on you. Fabulous job on sewing - I have a huge pile of my own to shorten!

Polly x

Rachel said...

Happy Birthday! Sorry to hear about the breakup, but it sounds like you know what you needed. Love the pinafore!

Anonymous said...

oh no..i hope u feel ok soon about your break up.

lovely dress btw

Velo said...

i love this! u look so sweet =D
i love ur hair too.

chameleon said...

looks cute.

Kay said...

I'm sad to hear about you and your boyfriend - my boyfriend and I broke up after two years (but got back together a few months later) and it will be horrible at first but once you decide to move on it gets so much better, you made the right decision.
Anyway, I love the material of this dress!

Rachel said...

So sorry that you had such a difficult week, hope your birthday makes up for it at least a bit:)
you look gorgeous in this, as always
x x x

I V Y said...

cute blog! i love that cardigan!