September 30, 2011

Today's Everyday Fashion: Portobello Road

Abbey Road Studios



































My inspiration


























Today's outfit is probably my favorite from the entire vacation! I felt so comfortable running around London in this outfit. On the day I wore this, we made a quick trip to Abbey Road (the studios + the exact location where the famous album cover was shot), and then headed to Notting Hill to check out a huge outdoor shopping market known as Portobello Road. On Saturdays, they jam-pack this road with outdoor vendors. Mostly vintage clothing, some new clothing, tons of accessories, fresh food from the grill (lunch was delish), and fresh produce. My favorite spot was definitely the army supply store (picture below). I was trying on authentic army jackets left and right (they were so amazing!) but unfortunately they were all men's, and way too big on me. Overall I loved Portobello Road though. If you are ever in London on a Saturday afternoon, then I highly recommend checking it out!

ps. Please continue to vote for me daily in the TJ Maxx Challenge! Go here to vote daily through Oct 12. If I win, I will be giving away a $100 gift card on the blog! Thanks so much for your support.

Inspiration: Lucky magazine
Jacket: Express, $25
Brooch: Banana Republic, $20
Shirt: Ralph Lauren Outlet, $20
Pants: Gap, $20
Belt: H&M, $20
Shoes: Michael Kors c/o Marshall's, $50 (style name "MK Plate Driver")
Purse: c/o It's in the Bag, $79

A cool wall on Portobello Road























Musicians on Portobello Road























Army goods for sale on Portobello Road
Posted by JsEverydayFashion at 8:30 AM

32 comments:

  1. H&K Style JourneySeptember 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Yah! Red jeans!  The wall matches perfectly with your outfit.  Voted for you too!

    Heather

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  2. gorete sousaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    PERFECT outfit!!!

    xx

    www.ilovenystyle.blogspot.com

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  3. hblackmonSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Love the jacket!

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  4. Sweet and Sour ShowersSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    When I try to wear jackets like this I always feel like I'm on my way to work, but you make it look so cute and stylish.  Love the little pin.

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  5. Holly StupakSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I was wondering what kind of camera you use because all your photos are really beautiful!

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  6. LyddiegalSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I really love this look and your camel blazer - it is such a great piece!
    Your trip sounds like so much fun - i'm so jealous!

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  7. gift ideasSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Army goods are so good things to buy. looking for to buy shoes . can you bring a pair for me?

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  8. kayteeSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is my favorite outfit of your trip, too!

    I hate to nitpick, but the word "infamous" actually means "of evil reputation." I'm not sure if you think The Beatles are of the devil, but maybe another word would be better. :)

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  9. jseverydayfashionSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Not nitpicking, I'm glad you told me because apparently I am totally confused... can't figure out what word I must have been thinking of, but changed it to famous for now. :-)

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  10. jseverydayfashionSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Holly, for this trip we were using a Rebel T2i. Not my camera unfortunately but I agree that a lot of the photos came out great!

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  11. SarahSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The title of this post reminds me of the Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks."  They go to Portobello Road and sing about it (of course), so I immediately got the song stuck in my head when I saw this!  Love the red jeans - I need to get myself a pair of those!   

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  12. WendyFSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I was going to write that this is my favourite outfit of yours too !
    I think the shirt you chose really pulled it together for me !

    -Voted for you :-)

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  13. Amanda HorneySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I LOVE this outfit!  It is casual yet chic and pulled together - perfect for traveling and sight-seeing.  That wall that you're standing in front of is sooooo awesome - looks like a bunch of books?  I love it!
    Glad you had such an amazing trip, J and thanks again for the opportunity to guest blog!

    http://somethingoldmeetssomethingnew.blogspot.com/

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  14. CandySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love your outfit! specially the blazer, it's very cute.

    Candy
    http://athingforstripes.blogspot.com/

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  15. Join the GossipSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    You are ADORABLE!! Staley blogged about you today and I knew I had to check you out. I am your newest follower now :)

    Love your amazing outfits. And I adore that this one is so affordable for the everyday woman!

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  16. jseverydayfashionSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks so much and welcome to the blog! :-)

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  17. jseverydayfashionSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks Amanda! I believe that it's a big poster of books, yes. Was too cool not to take a picture of. Thanks again for guest blogging it was great having you!

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  18. DorisSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I love it J! You look amazing! I love the Benevolent Fund- so 'Posh" sound than "tips" LOL

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  19. DorisSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Voted for you!

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  20. Kritika MehtaSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I absolutely love the colours in the outfit.

    Love

    labelpurple.blogspot.com

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  21. slavetofashionSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I went to a fashion show here in Austin last night and my date for the evening (my very fashionable friend Amza) wore a blazer with pocket square, white shirt and red pants. He looked awesome!! I filed it in my brain to try sometime. Now you wearing red pants....... the universe is telling me to get some bright colored pants ASAP!!

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  22. TaraSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    This is absolutely adorable!

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  23. AllySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    your pictures are making me so incredibly jealous- i lived in notting hill, just a street away from portobello road and market, while studying abroad in london! wasn't the whole city just amazing?? i'm loving this tour of europe you're giving us and of course you look so fabulous in that chic outfit ;)

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  24. jseverydayfashionOctober 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    That is so fun Ally that you got to live there! I would definitely live in London. Such a cool city!

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  25. jseverydayfashionOctober 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    That outfit sounds amazing!! I am totally obsessed with red pants this fall. I bought these last winter and didn't really wear them but now I'm so glad I snatched them up. Can't wait to see your red pants looks if you buy some! :-)

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  26. jseverydayfashionOctober 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks so much for voting Doris!!

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  27. MRoxy0628October 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Quick question, did your Michael Kors shoes stretch out at all?  Thanks!

    Maren

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  28. Emily @ Glitz Glam GranolaOctober 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I absolutely love this outfit! It is so fitting for London too! And isn't Portabello market amazing? I actually found this clothing store there and fell in love with a very expensive dress! But I was a good girl and stuck to the flea market finds instead!

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  29. Liz @ Southern CharmOctober 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Loving the colors!!!

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  30. jseverydayfashionOctober 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Maren, I would say no. These shoes are painful where the buckle connects on the inside of the foot and it never got better during my vacation. I wore a band-aid in that spot which helped a little, but it was mostly squeezing my foot there, not rubbing, so there was nothing I could really do! I thought it might just be my feet though?

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  31. JacqartOctober 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Love this for a work outfit!

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  32. KatherineSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:55 PM

     I found those shoes at Marshalls too, and I have some JCrew chinos in that same color!  But my shoes did stretch out.  I practically wear them everyday and I am scouring ebay for more!

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