Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

March 25th, 2011



{Vintage Escada blazer; love that there’s an ‘E’ on the pocket}

Since I’m on a bit of a bold color kick, I was ecstatic when I found the above blazer (it even has striped lining!) at one of my favorite thrift stores. I’ve stopped into the little shop for months and found plenty of home goods, but had never checked out the clothes. It was the best $30 I’ve spent all year and I can’t wait to pair it with some of my sweeter dresses that have been desperate for this kind of schoolboy charm. In the meantime, here are a few other simple things currently making me happy.

{This cup and saucer that makes tea time so much more appealing}



{Seasonal produce that looks as pretty as it tastes}



{Rainy day activity: finally tackling the pile of magazines on my desk}

{My friend’s absurdly sweet “love” ring from XIV Karats}

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  • http://inherentstylela.blogspot.com/ Angela De Felice

    Great find that blazer of yours! Do tell about the thrift shop!

    http://inherentstylela.blogspot.com/

  • http://chirpofmind.blogspot.com pritta

    how lucky you are to get that blazer.. love it!

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com debi

    love love love the ring…wish i owned it..:)

  • http://my-wishfulthinking.blogspot.com/ Meghan @ My Wishful Thinking

    Swooning over that ring! Must have it!

  • Carly

    Oh how I love your cup and saucer. I have a slight obsession with collection tea sets like the one above and mixing them all when serving tea. A mismatched English tea, oh how British I am.

    http://www.dressedupdown.blogspot.com

  • Mimi

    what about the tea cup emily? where is it from?

  • http://fleurdeluh.blogspot.com/ Luh

    Saw you in the Topshop Magazine frm London. Totally adore your blog!!
    http://fleurdeluh.blogspot.com/!

  • http://www.anniwear.blogspot.com Annie

    I can’t get that ring out of my mind. sooo sweet.

    X, Annie

    anniewear.de

  • http://www.shopahallic.blogspot.com Alison

    love it all!! especially the teacup, I am obsessed with my grandma’s collection.

    xx

  • http://www.fashionablefantasy.blogspot.com/ Nathalie

    The vintage blazer looks amazing!
    http://www.fashionablefantasy.com

  • http://tinfoilstiaras.blogspot.com Tinfoils Tiaras

    I always look forward to your five things post- you take such beautiful photographs! I am loving the E blazer-as a fellow Emily this would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe!

  • http://www.luanacrescente.blogspot.com luana

    So lovely things.
    I adore the ring.

    http://www.luanacrescente.blogspot.com

  • http://www.pinkchai.wordpress.com Raj

    Beautiful photographs as always. I did an errand run today and picked up some new magazines, can’t wait to dive in this week!

  • http://lookwhoswearing.blogspot.com/ Gayatri Kumar

    The blazer is so pretty .. I have a similar blazer in Black with a lovely embroidered pocket from Ralph Lauren and everyone always asks what University or College is belongs to :) ! Love it! xx G

    Look Who’s Wearing (LwW)

  • http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/ Emma Basilone

    I am obsessed with that blazer!! [I would also love that it has an "e" haha] That ring is so cute too!!

    Just found your blog and I am a new follower <3

    =) emma
    http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/

  • aly

    what store did you find the blazer? Love it!

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ kristina

    LOVE your love ring!

  • http://www.yesterdays--sweetheart.blogspot.com Emily

    Adorable! That blazer is amazing.

    htt[://yesterdays–sweetheart.blogspot.com

  • http://www.linda-mari.com linda-mari- fashion student in London

    You look great, and I like your blog!
    http://www.linda-mari.com

  • http://sparkleandhay.com erin * sparkle & hay

    i love the love ring!!!

  • http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/ Danielle

    such a mouthwatering post ;)

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/

  • http://houseofpopuiel.blogspot.com/ HouseofPopuiel

    Love these posts!

  • http://corrinrenee.com corrin

    Oh my gosh, I must have that ring.

  • http://misslibbates.blogspot.com/ Libby B.

    That ring…!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.missgivans.co.uk missgivans

    I love the pile of magazines – I’m moving soon and this is exactly what I’ve been doing – tackling the heap by my bed so that I can give them to friends!

  • http://thegoodsdesign.blogspot.com alissa

    I LOVE the LOVE ring – this post is getting sent to my husband so he knows what to get me for our next gift!

  • timeofmylife

    OMG! I have this ring and it is definitely the Sydney Evan love ring. No doubt. I bought it on the Sydney Evan site and the script is the exact same. It’s my understanding the ring is created from the designer’s handwriting. They make it in so many colors… So Cute!

    https://www.sydneyevan.com/collections/the-words/gold-pave-diamond-love-ring

  • http://soulstonelife.blogspot.com/ Nicole

    Sooo elegant!! xox

  • http://petitfoursandperlis.wordpress.com/ Abigail

    Gorgeous gorgeous ring!

  • Josie

    where are those glasses from?!

  • Sandy

    Ordered the glasses last week, will get them tomorrow :)

  • Sandy

    @ Josie : glasses = MOSCOT