10.8.08

The Barbour Set

Not only is the Barbour Jacket worn by members of the British Royal Family it is also the essential rainwear for places such as Glastonbury, which of course isn't Glastonbury without mud and never ending rain!!

Alexa Chung in her Barbour Bedale Jacket

Lily Allen and Peaches Geldof in their Barbour Jackets at Glastonbury

In March, I scored an as new, Barbour Bedale Jacket at the boot sale for only £8!! The full retail price is around £180, so I was very pleased indeed!! This is ideal for British weather, but the above photo is only a photo shoot, I'm not wearing this in August and I'm definitely not taking it to Eastbourne! As much as I love it, I can't bear the thought of wearing a rain jacket in August! So with this thought in mind, it was just as well I scored this lovely Barbour Gilet (Vest) last week at the boot sale for £3!! Now this I can bear to wear at the moment, as long as I have a brolly too! Plus, I can wear this under the Bedale in winter as an extra layer!


Of course, the Barbour is an all purpose, all function jacket-when I say all function, Lily is taking this literally by wearing hers as an evening coat!! I love people who rock things their way!


42 comments:

christina said...

Great observation on the Barbour Jacket! I am definitely in lust for one.

Sharon S said...

Hi christina-thanks so much, they are very handy!!

thetinylittlegirl said...

great bargain find in that jacket! it looks cute on you and it's cool to see it on the different celebs ;-)

ellie said...

I want one. That looks like something you could use winter and spring here.

Thanks for reading. Hope your weekend is going swell.

Sharon S said...

Hi thetinylittlegirl-thanks so much and have a good day!!

Hi ellie-thanks a lot, a definite must have for UK weather!! have a nice Sunday!

WendyB said...

Nice-looking bargains!

Sharon S said...

Hi wendy-thanks a lot!

Anonymous said...

that surely is a bargain! great work!

Sharon S said...

Hi krissy-thanks so much!!

FASHION CHALET said...

Ready for Fall I see! I love jackets too! <3

Thanks for the comment, I'm so excited I hope to get far in this. Who knows? All I need are comments. <3

Sharon S said...

Hi fashion chalet-thanks!! You will do well-how can you not?

AlicePleasance said...

It's chic and versatile indeed!

Sharon S said...

Hi alicepleasance-a lovely comment, thanks!

Reena Rai said...

Great pics, I love Lilys look with an evening dress. Definately thinking outside the box

Sharon S said...

Hi fashion dreamer-thanks and yes, I think lily pulled this look off really well!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, how brilliant! My dad has a coat like that, maybe I should borrow it.

STYLE DU MONDE said...

More cool bargains!

xx

Make Do Style said...

How do you do it! I'd go to a car boot sale and find a mangy old one 10 sizes to big.....

jess said...

I love the way lily wore it

Siljesfashion said...

How nice! Such a great deal and you look fab!!

meliindaa. said...

i like the way lily wears it. and you of course ;]

emily said...

i love all of the pictures of the jacket! it looks fabulous in every single one.

Unknown said...

Jackets like this are a mainstay here in Northern California in Fall and Winter, since it rains soooo much (rain is our snow, since we get snow only up in the mountains).

I love your blog! I'm crazy about vintage style too, though I can't fit into most of them,lol! I do have a fab collection of vintage handbags, though (they're pretty much all I use).

I added a link to your blog on mine ... if you don't mind? :o)

Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoes said...

perfect...now all you need is a Range Rover and 400 year old castle and you'd slip straight into the royal scene.

Angela said...

Hi S, you always manage to find the best deal. cute jacket.

Sydney said...

i love lily allen!

she has the coolest style!

Human Racing said...

Alexa pulls off this lok very well. Nice post!

Arielle said...

they seem very practical. I like it on Alexa

nv said...

what a great find! i like how lily allen wears it, it doesn't actually look half bad!

..... said...

lily allen is definitely very stylish and original

Sharon S said...

Hi b-yes, go for it!!

Hi acielle-thanks my dear!

Hi kate-haha, I do rummage, I suppose I'm lucky too!

Hi jess-yes, me too!

Hi Silje-thanks so much, my dear!!

Hi i think thats hautte-thanks and I agree about Lily!!

Hi emily-so kind, thanks a lot!

Hi anchibride-thanks so much for stopping by with your lovely comment!! I will link you too!

Hi Imelda-haha, oh yes that will do nicely!!

Hi savvy-so lovely, thanks!!

Hi sydney speel-yes, I totally agree!

Hi nay'chelle-yes, she rocks-thanks a lot!

Hi arielle-yes, they are and she looks cool!

Hi nv-thanks my dear, I think Lily looks great too!

Sharon S said...

Hi mr style-oh I totally agree, she rocks!!

Anonymous said...

Sweetie, you look better than all these models )))

Times of Glory said...

Dear, I completely forgot this jacket is sooooooooo in fashion and practical till you are wearing it! It does look good! You are totally right, it is perfect for British weather! The problem is if I could ever find a one for £8... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cheryl Lynn Pastor said...

Wonderful wonderful wonderful for you. You are sooo good! Lily really rocks it for evening. I'd like to try that!

Hope your weekend was great. Love ya!

Pamela Tan said...

i shud get these! it looks great on the last photo :)

Wendy said...

What a steal for $8! I'm sure it'd make so many different looks.

Anonymous said...

You're amazing. You must have eyes like a hawk to unearth such amazing finds at boot sales!

Sharon S said...

Hi angel-you're a sweetie with that lovely comment-thanks!!

Hi times of glory-always so lovely, thanks my dear-you'd look gorgeous in a plastic bag to shield the rain, haha!!

Hi cheryl lynn-thanks my lovely!!

Hi pam-go for it!! Our weathers so lousy, it's a necessity!!

Hi wendy-yes, I think you're right-its very versatile!!

Hi sal-thanks for your lovely comment-I try my best!!

Marian said...

great barbour finds!
x
Marian

Sharon S said...

Hi marian-thanks a lot!

Anonymous said...

hi, good site very much appreciatted

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