Cambridge Market

Someone (can't remember who) requested market photos and as I just visited the wee Cambridge market with my sister, I thought I would comply. This market is a lot like the farmer's markets I visit back home: fresh flowers, baked goods, crafts, and all. Although, since we are in a rather tourist-y spot, they threw in some classy, themed undergarments...

Before I left the States I hunted around for a good pair of black jeans...they just seemed so practical! These are highwaisted (which I love) and really stretchy so they're comfortable as well. I wore these on my flight, but I never got a full outfit picture that day. As with everything else I packed, I decided I had to be able wear the items in at least three different combinations before I would let myself pack them. Although, now that I'm hear there are a couple of outfits I think I might just repeat rather than remix the pieces...sometimes when you find a combination you like you return to it.

Outfit details:

Myne silk blouse via Gilt (worn backwards & knotted)

BCBG jeans

Topshop flats

Deux Lux purse

Cheap Monday sunglasses

Modcloth Lightning Ring

*pictures of me courtesy my sister

♥ LilyAugust 10, 2010 at 7:09 AM
It's so weird seeing pictures of you sitting on the fountain when I've sat there so many times!!
Hope you are loving Cambridge, and I love your shoes. :)
MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONAugust 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Great pictures! I really love that blouse and those Topshop flats.:)SarahD
ArianneAugust 10, 2010 at 7:15 AM
When I went to Cambridge four years ago, I saw ducks! A mummy one and little babies all in a row like the book. Did you see 'em?

I had a great tea near the shop Ark. I hope you managed to visit because they had an awesome selection of Penguin merchandise.

A from A + B in the Sea
UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 7:26 AM
It looks like a lovely market! I love just wandering around looking at all the stalls of markets like that, so a bit jealous!

Looking very pretty too - I really like those classy jeans and the royal blue looks fabulous on you
Not a Paper CupAugust 10, 2010 at 7:27 AM
ahhh...I love those markets! :)
Lulu and her whimsical ways!August 10, 2010 at 7:34 AM
can't beat topshop flats, I was born in Cambridge - lovely there! x
Style and coffeeAugust 10, 2010 at 7:39 AM
ooooh so niceee!
lovely flowers... so colorful!

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Jessica / Lola VintageAugust 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM
lucky traveler! You look gorgeous in blue!
MariaAugust 10, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Gorgeous! I remember shopping in this marketplace and having it be dry as a whistle one minute and raining cats and dogs the next. My friends and I had to stick it out under the tents for a few minutes until the rain got lighter, so we could make a run for it back to Pembroke! haha

Would it be possible for you to take a picture outside Pembroke's main gate? That would bring back a lot of memories for me.
BriAugust 10, 2010 at 8:20 AM
These market photos are brilliant. The candy one is my favorite.... I get what you been about finding that favorite combo and just wanting to do it again and again!
Morgan and LuaAugust 10, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Oh my my how I miss this place.
I agree packing light is essentially on trips like this.

Living vicariously through you on your London adventure...
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WinnieAugust 10, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Oooh looks like a great farmers market. I love old fashion sweets! I can't resist buying a bag of rhubard and custard or pear drops whenever I see them!
LoutchAugust 10, 2010 at 9:31 AM
I was here 18 moths ago :')
MirandaAugust 10, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Looks amazing!
Great casual outfit.
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cbAugust 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM
this is looks like sooo much fun! i love open markets!! and all the produce and flowers look amazing

xo,
cb
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Belle de CoutureAugust 10, 2010 at 10:45 AM
LOVE your flats! && That candy looks so YUMMY! :D

xx
Jen

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Erin CathleenAugust 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM
This marketplace looks so fun, colorful and quintessentially British. Especially with the Union Jack undies... :)
Life As I Show ItAugust 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Color photos! Oh, I want to go to London so bad since reading your posts. Enjoy!
SybilAugust 10, 2010 at 12:01 PM
love the bread and those candies!!!! aaahhh!

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DianaAugust 10, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Awww, you're wearing pants! Love them!

Diana
Songs and Fairy Tales
Leah Brunner August 10, 2010 at 12:20 PM
I have only seen you wear jeans a few times! they look great! very chic and casual
Rachel - FirebirdAugust 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM
I always enjoy your blog but having grown up between London and Cambridge it is such a delight to see you somewhere so very very familiar. I recently pictures on my blog a union jack umbrella purchased from one of those very stalls, classy huh? ;)
ShelbyAugust 10, 2010 at 1:17 PM
did you buy a pair of union jack nickers? i would have, to kitchy to resist!
Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysAugust 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM
That's a great travelling outfit: simple, unfussy and elegant. And I really like that blouse worn backwards (no fear of egg silhouettes that way) ; )
Miss KelliAugust 10, 2010 at 1:57 PM
I would looove to see a big outfit wrap-up/packing guide at the end of your trip. I'm planning a three-week holiday to Europe next summer and my goal is to pack as lightly as possible and still feel good about what I'm wearing. Your remixes are incredibly inspiring.
Mae LuAugust 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM
I agree with Emily just a bit above me. Unfussy and elegant for travel. But the pop of colour is really nice. It makes you fit right in to these great images.

XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
AmeliaAugust 10, 2010 at 3:35 PM
That top looks so cool knotted like that! I love this.
free spirit fashionAugust 10, 2010 at 3:59 PM
I've been in search of some black skinny jeans too! Guess I'll have to look into the ones you're wearing...

And great pictures! =]

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MelaiAugust 10, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Looks so much fun!! :)

hearts,
Melai of Style and Soul
indigotangerineAugust 10, 2010 at 9:26 PM
The colors you pick are always so vivid! I love the colors of the market, your Europe photos are an absolute dream to scroll through.
-indigo
AnnAugust 10, 2010 at 9:41 PM
I studied in Cambridge for a summer in college, and all these pictures are bringing me back in the best way. Also, love those high-waisted jeans!
SiruAugust 10, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Great outfit! I love the flowers!

juliet xxx
DianeAugust 11, 2010 at 1:02 AM
Soooo many things to look at! I'd be there for hours and hours.

(Also, the colors in these photos make me happy. Yay!)
Blue Iris RiveraAugust 11, 2010 at 2:14 AM
i am yet to find a market like that here in melbourne

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AliceAugust 11, 2010 at 12:49 PM
fabulous photos! I love colorful snapshots... these of the market would make great postcards.
✿renAugust 12, 2010 at 2:12 AM
The market photos are astoundingly colourful!
PolinaAugust 14, 2010 at 5:42 PM
loove the pictures and your outfit! the candy looks so good! damn you for posting those pictures.. :)
graceAugust 15, 2010 at 11:53 AM
mmmm candy!!!