{"id":5901,"date":"2014-01-16T00:00:11","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=5901"},"modified":"2014-01-15T20:38:56","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T02:38:56","slug":"bits-of-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=5901","title":{"rendered":"Bits of Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Walking<\/a>

(Lily James in character as Lady Rose, photo via Contactmusic<\/a>.)<\/p><\/div>\n

One of my favorite parts of Downton Abbey<\/em> is the fashion, and I find it so inspiring.\u00a0 Like I wrote yesterday, Edith<\/a> is definitely a style icon this season, and Lady Rose is also a breath of fresh air in that dark old house.\u00a0 After watching the first two episodes, I find myself drawn to classic, feminine touches in my own daily dressing, with hints of lace on a camisole, more delicate pieces of jewelry, and pretty details on my shoes.<\/p>\n

\"Walking<\/a>

(My new blue flats.)<\/p><\/div>\n

I ordered these new flats by Easy Spirit<\/a> recently, and they remind me so much of the outfit Lady Rose is wearing above, as she makes a secret trip to the post office.\u00a0 Even though they aren’t really similar to her own shoes, I’ve noticed that I’m wearing a lot of navy these days, and I will get so much wear from this pair, too.\u00a0 I’m still in the breaking-in stage, which is always a little painful on my heels, but then I think they will feel really comfortable, and flats are my preferred shoes all year.<\/p>\n

And while I’m in the mood for vintage-style pieces, I have my eye on these lovely watches by Olivia Burton<\/a> and these delicate necklaces by Oh My Clumsy Heart<\/a>, both based in the United Kingdom.\u00a0 I can’t decide which watch I love best, and I am not in need of another for a long time, but it’s fun to peruse her site.\u00a0 And this Ramona necklace<\/a> is so unusual that I’m hoping it is back in stock very soon.\u00a0 Maybe in time for Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n

I guess I have Britain on my mind these days, and it’s fun to daydream a little with these pretty details.<\/p>\n

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