Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon and Saturday Evening Swing!

I have been wanting to post about my trip to the Country Living Fair, but as usual time flew away and so much more has been going on since.

I went to Tunbridge Wells with my sister, really just for coffee

and a quick look around Cath Kidston...never ends up a quick look though!

It ended up as whole day of shopping and we didn't get home until tea time!

After coffee and a BLT in one of the lovely old cafe's.....very yummy...

we went to Noa Noa where I tried on a pink Tulle skirt with a layered black skirt that I was wearing.

I fell in love with the beautiful soft pink material it had to come home with me.

I was thinking that there must be some occasion where this will be perfect to wear under a dress or skirt or even on it's own with a pretty top.

So that was wrapped and paid for along with a crotchet pink brooch, too cute not to take home as well.

Then we went onto Cath Kidston to buy a dress that I had seen in the latest catalogue.

I tried on and bought the dress in CK, I was now on a roll and very happy.

This is where I can easily loose control!

I pass Noa Noa on the way back and spotted the black Tulle skirt in the window...I hesitated but not for long!

went back in and bought the black too!

This picture makes the skirt look a funny washed-out black but it does show the detail well.

I was thinking that these will not be in the shop for long I am sure.

I had to buy it, before the opportunity disappears, forever!

Here are my purchases along with a pair of Red Shoes from Office that I bought last week. These looked to me, like a pair of shoes that were made for Fun.

The fella who runs the Office shop in Bluewater did a good job talking me into buying them but then again do I really need much coaxing.

All I needed was a Grand Occasion where I can get all dressed up.

Well guess what, that very evening!

You do not get much better than this!

The Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley is the place to be for dancing.

It is threatened with closure which would be such a great loss.

I have heard all sorts of rumours, one is that the locals will buy it.
This place is just wonderful.

Lots of like minded people of all ages from teens to eighties!

All dressed up to dance the night away in true 40's style.

My pictures are not good, my camera was not working as it should have.

We went with our dear friends Tina and Dave.

Here are our men at the very Vintage and original Bar getting our vintage priced drinks!

I just wish I could show you better images of this wonderful place.

Watching everyone dance was fantastic, they are all so very good at jiving.

Most were dressed in real vintage or vintage style outfits.

The Band was just brilliant.

It was a fabulous evening we left at 1pm, our cab was waiting for us.

We will definitely be going again....must get the wear out of my new buys.

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Tunbridge Wells, the part that is called The Pantiles.

Mr N. and I went for a quick lunchtime walk and a drink in the sunshine outside a very nice little pub.

Jude also enjoyed being out in this glorious sunshine.

And here is a lovely little shop where you can commission painted furniture and various other pieces.

Lots of very yummy things here.
I could just move in here!

Very quick tour of Tunbridge Wells, a great place to visit.

So I never got to show you what I bought at the Country Living Fair in Islington in the end.

Maybe next time.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Carol

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