Pousada Haven

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>> I desperately wish I could reveal the reason why I was fortunate enough to wander around a beautiful 12th century Augustine monastery-turned-hotel perched on a hill, overlooking the picturesque town of Guimaraes in North Portugal.  Then this post wouldn't look a little like an empty outfit postcard with an exquisite tiled background.  There is a completely legitimate reason as to why Steve and I flew out to Portugal for a day.  All will be revealed in due course, she says mysteriously.  Actually, it might all be a bit of an anti-climax when we do tell so I'll just shut up and get on with the photo subject at hand – the incredibly serene Pousada de Guimaraes, where I took a gratuitous number of outfit photos.

I arrived by going dotty with the help of a new Acne skirt and a Marni top that I got on sale at Browns.  Dots will invariably crop up here for the new season, says the TRENDSssssss and I'm hoping mine will be turned up in textural volume  – PVC, faux fur, glitter perhaps? 

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(Marni top, Acne skirt, vintage Robert Clegerie shoes)

I left the hotel, accidentally looking like the female counterpart to Francis of Assisi.  Calm-inducing designer Dusan provided the  silk shirt and skirt in tones, that matched the stonework of the monastery.  Instead of a brown burlap robe, I get to waft about in a vintage Hermes coat from Strut off Broadway Market (too many pieces to talk up from this newfound vintage spot.). 

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(Dusan silk shirt and skirt, vintage Hermes coat, vintage Robert Clegerie shoes)

42 comments

  3. I’m guessing it has something to do with shoes. 😉
    I hope you enjoyed you short time in Guimar√£es, it’s my town after all!

  4. The dotty combination is so genius that I don’t mind not knowing the secret of your trip… for the time being (because I’m seriously curious).

  8. Very Pretty Model and very pretty dress! The Acne skirt and a Marni top is really beautiful very inspiring. Also I love the location where you took some shots.

  9. Both outfits are a bit more subdued than your usual kaleidoscope of colours, but they still look great on you. It’s those fabulous red shoes that I’m lusting after!

  11. Im so happy you were in Portugal, even if just for a day, lol!I hope youll return soon…and for a longer period :)!

  15. am in love with both your outfits. have a similar marni top – need to play around with it more often (thanks for the inspiration) oh, and that coat… envy!

  18. I love your blog and your style!! So vintage!!
    I love the italian brand IL Bisonte, do you know? I’m sure you’ll love it. It’s in your style..

  19. the dots with dots combination looks just beautiful.
    I wanted to wear a dotted blouse with a dotted skirt of mine for month- but never found the courage to do so.
    when I see your outfit.. I´m gonna wear it this weekend.
    Thanks for the inspiration!!!
    greetings from Berlin

  23. Oh my god! I’m from Portugal, I live near Guimaraes 😀 Isn’t my country just beautiful!? Mostly the north, I’m glad you found time to visit us 😀

  32. I love the first design! It’s so cute! Almost every polka dotted thing looks cute. Polka dotted tops, pants, dresses, everything! Now I want this one!! 🙂

  33. ah ah it’s seem all of us Portuguese bloggers came out of hiding out of curiosity over what you were doing here! Dying to know 🙂

  34. Hi! When I red this post I was so happy! I wish I was there to say: welcome to Portugal, hope you like it! 😉

  36. I live in London, But I’m also from Portugal. Thank you for this wonderful pics. I love this places, and there are many there, they are amazingly beautiful and because relatively undiscovered, people can still soak up the place undisturbed by flashy tourists.

  37. You have amazing style, but poor posture. Invest in your stance! Stand tall and really carry off those clothes.

  38. Sadie: alas its a childhood thing from being bullied at school. I have tried correcting it but somehow its a bit too ingrained into me…meh like my imperfect teeth, terrible eyebrows i guess I’ve just accepted them as things I can’t be arsed to correct…

  40. Glad to see you finally in Portugal. The north is absolutely amazing but next time here just take a few days out to visit Lisboa….and if you want some tips about LX don’t hesitate to call me. Love you Style Salvage/Bubble. Luis Hipólito.

  42. WOW!
    POusada de Guimar√£es, such a perfect place to rest, get in touch with history, be close to nature and mix all that with fashion. Well, it’s my city and it’s gonna be the capital of culture in 2012. i’m planning in organizing some events with fashion and art and u are so welcome to come back. i love your work.

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