Friday, 22 March 2013

Bath - Not Cartier.

Warning - gratuitous BLING post ahead

Isn't this THE cutest name for a jewelry store - not Cartiers.  It was just a tiny stall in the Guildhall Market in Bath but every square inch of wall, surface and ceiling was covered in the most dazzling array of jewellry!!  I went in with my partner so I only bought these two things, but if I had have been alone, LOOK OUT!

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I've been after a snake bracelet for awhile
now and this one is hinged so you could
wear it on your upper arm as well if you
fancied.
The necklace just dazzled me with its 
sparkly charm so I had to have it ;-)
It's a surprisingly wearable piece,
goes with everything!

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 Bath is of course famous for its Roman Baths built it's believed around 100 AD.
I was there and took hundreds of snaps - naturally - however your'e not permitted to TOUCH the water,
so that was gutting ;-)  You see wonderful warm water - you wanna touch.


















The baths from the terrace and the Abbey which is very cathedral like.

We also stopped in at a pub "The Saracens Head" and I had to
take a picture of the decor in this historic building.  There's a library!

I also stopped by the Fashion Museum!

Trend forecast - What we'll be wearing this year ;-)
Fashion through the decades.

But that's another post my lovelies :-P
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45 comments:

  1. Unknown22 March 2013 at 23:58

    Very cool snakey :-)

    That unreachable warm water on a cold winter's day must've been torture!

    When r yous coming back to visit us (whine whine), the shops miss you almost as much as mee :D

    x

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:10

      oh yeah! It was well torture. I WANNA HANG WITH YOU TOO! Ima just JUMP on a TRAIN one of these days!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  2. Paola Lauretano23 March 2013 at 02:46

    Amazing location the Roman baths!!!!!!!
    See you soon...

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:11

      Oh yeah, such history there.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  3. Jolie Jouel23 March 2013 at 03:04

    Haha cute name, indeed! Love that snake bangle. ~ ashleigh

    My jewelry blog: www.joliejouel.com

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:13

      It's cool aye. This was a shop for the jewelry aficionado - you'd have loved it ;-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  4. Andrea radiantorchid8823 March 2013 at 05:06

    <3 lovely pics dear <3 <3 <3

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 07:13

      Thanks! Bath was a beautiful place :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  5. Marion | The Dutch Adventure Seeker23 March 2013 at 06:02

    Great pictures! Love that bracelet!

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 07:13

      Cool huh? I love finding hidden treasures!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  6. Unknown23 March 2013 at 06:58

    The Roman Baths are just spectacular to see!

    A new review of the Mackage 2013 runway show from World MasterCard Fashion Week is up on Local & Opulent. If you like leather jackets, stylish coats or insanely cool handbags, this is not to be missed!

    http://localandopulent.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/mackage-fall-2013/

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 07:12

      They are! They're sooo OLD! Definitely a must see if you're near Bath :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  7. Unknown23 March 2013 at 07:44

    Hahaha, so funny! And lovely jewelry! Have done a similar post just today, check it out!

    http://kiwipferdchen.de.vu

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 12:21

      I did check it out :-) I love it! What does the name of your blog mean? In New Zealand we call ourselves Kiwi's because that's the name of our native bird - looks just like a "kiwi fruit" with a big beak.

      Thanks for visiting!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  8. Emily {Isnt That Charming}23 March 2013 at 07:56

    I would have for sure broke the rules and touched the water!
    What cool pics.
    Isn’t That Charming.

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 12:24

      You know I almost did and then I saw the (really small) sign that said "don't touch water" but it wasn't because the water is sacred but because it's not treated or sanitary - I don't mind! Just wanted to feel the warm water!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  9. Style by Three23 March 2013 at 10:27

    Lovely necklace!

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 12:25

      It's awesome for sure :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  10. Unknown23 March 2013 at 12:04

    WOW that is a stunning necklace, I really love it. Another great catch by you. I think I need to start expanding my jewellery collection actually. The best place to get these sorts of things are always the markets too, might actually get something a bit original then ---- plus it's handmade :)

    Alyssa
    http://squibtoday.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 12:27

      Yes! The markets! Plus chain stores when they have their sales ;-) That's where I've got most of my bling bling.
      Get shopping Alyssa :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  11. Paula23 March 2013 at 12:31

    Aww thanks. Sure, lets follow each other. I read your recipe for hot cross buns and I can say (having been a baker for 8 years) that you've done a good job there :-D your worst enemy there is sugar (because it feeds the yeast - too much and your buns are dead on the ground)

    ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  12. Unknown23 March 2013 at 13:20

    Thank you so much for your comment sweet! Hope to see you again soon!
    Lovely pics.
    kisses
    http://bitoflemon.blogspot.com

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    1. Paula23 March 2013 at 14:39

      It was my pleasure - great blog! Thanks for commenting :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  13. Paula23 March 2013 at 14:39

    Wow thanks :-) I'm definitely going to check out your blog too. have a great weekend :-)

    ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  14. Unknown23 March 2013 at 16:22

    I would want to just jump into the pool and bath with the ancients lol. That place is a beauty and ahahha I like how you highlight NOT Cartier hahahaha. Whether or not it is Cartier, it still looks great <3

    mish
    www.mishberries.com

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 11:33

      Definitely not Cartier - but oh so pretty. Yeah - I was well tempted to jump in and let the rules be damned!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  15. TRENDSURVIVOR24 March 2013 at 00:00

    Love your pictures! Bath is amazing. I went to the fashion Museum too when I was there.
    xxx
    Nina
    http://trendsurvivor.com/

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:36

      Oh the Fashion Museum was awesome! I'm going to do a post on it soon :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  16. Bushe24 March 2013 at 02:38

    I really liked your blog.What about to follow eachother?If you follow me I would definitely follow you back so let me know

    Loves from
    www.istanbulianchic.com

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:43

      Thanks! I'd love for us to follow each other :-)
      Your blogs in my Bloglovin list now :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  17. Bisous Natasha24 March 2013 at 06:39

    Loving the fashion through the decades ;)

    bisous,
    Natasha

    http://www.bisousnatasha.com/

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:38

      Cool aye - I could imagine people wearing those out-fits now!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  18. Unknown24 March 2013 at 06:54

    Looks like a fun trip! I definitely want to touch the water... I would've gotten in trouble.

    xo Ashley
    thetiniestfirecracker.com

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:40

      I know right!? The signs are really small, it just says that the water is untreated - so you could get bugs from it maybe :-S

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  19. f24 March 2013 at 07:42

    I want to visit Bath some day so badly

    http://thevulgariangirl.blogspot.com/

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:41

      Oh you have to - it's an amazing place for sure. Thanks for visiting :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  20. Paula24 March 2013 at 08:14

    Thanks. I'll be sure to check out your blog. Thanks for commenting.

    ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  21. ROXTHEFOX24 March 2013 at 09:34

    The Roman Baths remind me of the Turkish Baths, to which I fell a victim of LOL, but looks gorgeous. And I love that beautiful statement necklace!

    WWW.ROXTHEFOX.COM

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 11:31

      It is a statement for sure! Yeah, my Sister went to the Turkish Baths - they're on my travel list too :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  22. Jamie-Lee Burns24 March 2013 at 10:10

    It's a shame that you can go to Bath, but you can't bathe there - I would think that would be part of the charm.. if only! Ah and the Fashion museum sounds cool x

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    1. Paula24 March 2013 at 11:30

      I know!!! It's totally false advertising ;-) If it was good for the Romans it should be good for us ;-)
      The fashion Museum was totally awesome. They had dresses there from the 16th century - perfectly preserved.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.
      http://shoe-fiend.blogspot.co.uk/

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  23. Anonymous25 March 2013 at 02:25

    great necklace! i love statement pieces

    http://iamturquoise.com

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    1. Paula25 March 2013 at 22:37

      I know - the bigger the better!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  24. Unknown25 March 2013 at 10:01

    Nice jewelry!

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    1. Paula25 March 2013 at 22:37

      Thanks! The blue on really catches the light :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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