Have you ever seen the movie
An Education? Part of it takes place in Oxford, England and it is portrayed as a romantic and beautiful place. In real life, it is as much, if even more so!
We arrived in Oxford three days ago so that my husband could collect, in his graduation ceremony, his masters degree which he completed in 2009. We spent some of our dating years together here while he was still in school and it was a treat to walk up and down the charming streets again, lined with classic English pubs and full of students riding their bikes to class and strolling in one of the many university parks. We enjoyed tea time, pub food and celebrated the completion of an Oxford education!
Of course, I had to try the cap on for size... since we are married, the Oxford degree is half mine, right? : )
I gave my mostly black outfit a little flair with vintage CHANEL earrings
(above) and these great, vintage leopard print heels I've had forever:
I also worked a bit on my own education, finding this absolutely incredible book about the history of vintage jewelry in the famous Oxford bookstore,
Blackwell's:
Since it is only available in the UK, looks like I will be hauling it back in my suitcase with my
Karl Lagerfeld diet coke. While I am loving the romanticism of England I am also looking forward to getting back to sunny Charleston! Congratulations to my husband, and sometimes silent parter in
Candy Shop Vintage on his HUGE accomplishment!
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