Heading off for a MG Car Club run in this MG TD , that John has owned since the early 1970’s.
I have always struggled with the cold in an open topped car as the weather becomes cooler but all that has changed since I discovered this coat towards the end of last Winter. I discovered it at our local recycled clothing store, Return to Splendour, and bought it at a really good price as it was the end of a season.
Whenever I wear it, I feel like I am wrapped in a soft, snuggly blanket, simply perfect for a ride in a Vintage Car. The car and I were both made in the same year, I guess that makes me vintage too.
Some of the cars on the run parked outside a garage containing a very impressive collection of vintage cars,motor bikes and other car paraphenalia. No photos of the cars, etc. my camera and I took off to explore the beautiful gardens and have a closer peek at the house.
Now you can see why, the house known as Carrick House dates from 1840 and is quite magnificent , surrounded by beautiful gardens.
These photos are from a few weeks ago as my photographer ( my husband, John ) is interstate at present.
I am joining him in Sydney on Wednesday , which I am really looking forward to, spending time with John
and a city fix , my idea of a perfect few days. Nothing planned , we will just take it as it comes.
Joining Patti for Visible Monday and Jess for Turning Heads Tuesday.
A wonderful coat, Jill. You always appear to me as a marvelous character in a great novel.
Thank you Lisa , it is so very warm to wear so will be worn many times over our Winter.
All glammed up…as suits a good vintage. I've just decided that I need need more glamour and drama in my life (well, in my wardrobe…) after seeing these pictures.
Thank you Tiina, I guess vintage and glamour are made for each other.
Daaarling! The glamour!Especially love that last shot 🙂
Thank you so much my dear, the last shot was a favourite.
In today's world vintage has a different meaning and value. Vintage is seeked, cherished, expensive, treasured 🙂 Looking at your coat, it reminds me that my MIL passed down to me one of her many shearling coats. It is way big for my frame and I'm not sure what to do with it. Bummer because it is so pretty!
Shame about your coat , hope it finds a good home.Thank you for visiting.
So glam! I love the coat and hat, and perfect setting. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xo.
Thank you Patti , always a pleasure to join Visible Monday.
Very elegant Jill! A wonderful find in that beautiful fur. Your husband really does love convertibles. A day in the city with a best friend sounds perfect to me. I'd love to see Australia some day.
The coat was indeed a good find and will be worn for many years to come.I am looking forward to my city escape. I do hope you come to Australia one day , We have a place for you to stay.
Elegant and practical Jill! I think you look wonderful. I'm so not a car person but vintage cars do it to me everytime … and houses – how beautiful!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really love the shape and history of old cars and too love old houses.
So glamorous. You look like you stepped out of a Grace Kelley movie!
Thank you Marea , maybe my prince is around the corner.
The car and you were made for one another! You look, like Lisa said, like a marvelous character in a novel! Beautiful fur coat, so glad that you could find it at a good price, always a bonus. I also bought a (faux) fur coat at the end of Winter this year… the original price was $500, and I thought no way – even though I fell in love wit the design immediately. Imagine my excitement when the price dropped, a few months later, and with an additional discount, I had it for only $80! Now I just need a vintage car to go with it. :))))) You look truly glamorous, Jill, and your hats are always such a perfect accessory! xxxx
Thank you my dear , your coat sounds wonderful I will look forward to its unveiling next Winter.I am off to Sydney tomorrow and am looking forward to a change of scenery and will take it as it comes.
And spending time with your beloved John in a beautiful city really is wonderful!! I like that you don't plan too.
You look fantastic!!! Love the coat and the hat…the total look. And you're right, perfect for your vintage car. So elegant!
Thank you so very much for your kind comments.
Don't you look the glamourpuss in that fab coat and stylish turban! I love your vintage British car too!
Thank you so much. You Brits really made good cars in the 50's and 60's.
You have taken me back to the roaring 20s and the Gatsby era. Love this!
Thank you Glenda , I do love that era , at least fashion wise.
Jill ! I love hat and that coat looks so snuggly! It is lovely and is perfect with this look. I always loved the look of vintage cars over modern day! More character!Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!jess xxwww.elegantlydressedandstylish,com
Thank you so very much Jess for your kind comments and also for hosting Turning Heads Tuesday.
Oo you're like Miss Fisher from the Australian murder mystery series in that outfit and with that fab car!! x
Thank you I am a great fan of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries.
Your coat looks warm and soft ! Staying in an open car requires appropriate clothes and your coat is surely perfect! Fantastic vintage cars as well as the house! I can guess that the gardens are gorgeous too!!
You are so right Dan , open cars can be either a joy or a misery depending on how warm I am. Glad you liked the cars and the house. Unfortunately my garden pictures did not turn out as well as I had hoped.
Like Porcelain says: You have Miss Fisher written all over you 🙂 The coat is fabulous – glamorous and elegant as well as practical. Combined with large sunglasses and an amazing hat, the car becomes just another (beautiful) accessory!
Thank you Tine, I had no idea Miss Fisher was so well known outside of Australia.
Wow, you look like a movie star of the 1920s. Everything – the coat, the hat, the glasses, the gloves and even the car – look so harmonious together and create this glamourous elegance. Just perfect!
Thank you so much Olga for your kind and generous comments.
Hello & don't you look glamorous! đź’• So classy. This look reminded me of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries. Her clothes are always elegant (like your fabulous motor coat!). I love vintage fashions & it is a treat to meet other women over 40 who also love fashion. (I popped over from Jess' s Link Up) Btw, that house looks amazing! Keep looking glamorous! đź’•Debrastylewisebydebra.com
Hello Debra, so very pleased to meet you, meeting other like minded women is simply the best thing about this blogging world. Thank you for your kind comments.
Hello & don't you look glamorous! đź’• So classy. This look reminded me of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries. Her clothes are always elegant (like your fabulous motor coat!). I love vintage fashions & it is a treat to meet other women over 40 who also love fashion. (I popped over from Jess' s Link Up) Btw, that house looks amazing! Keep looking glamorous! đź’•Debrastylewisebydebra.com
such glamorous look! I LOVE your coat!lifeisashoe
Thank you so very much.
You look like a Hollywood DivaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Thank you so very much, dear Sacramento.