The Death of Summer

I don't want to jinx it, but there has been a chill these recent evenings that feels positively Autumnal.  We've not really had much of a summer at all this year in the UK, despite the warmer days of the last week.  I'm not feeling as nostalgic for Autumn as I usually am.  It's hard to believe it is early August in these photographs.  The light is fairly dull, as if on a winter's day rather than a summer's evening.  I wasn't over-warm in my fluffy-lined white suede jacket and boots.  It did indeed feel like the death of summer.

Shorts: New Look

Suede jacket: charity shop

Silk sash (worn as headscarf): from a Zara dress

Blouse (just seen): Promod

Boots: 70s vintage, via car boot sale

This shoot may look like it was done at a remote location, but the spot is on a well-travelled mountain route, and we were subject to the worst heckling we've ever had!  My husband had to keep re-taking photos as I was laughing so much, which wasn't in keeping with the overcast mood of the shoot.  The youths left after a short while - short attention spans these days are a benefit to the blogger on location it seems.

At the time of this shoot I actually thought it was time to pack the shorts away until next year.  However, a last-minute booking to Spain for a week of sunshine has given the shorts a reprieve!  They'll be happy.  I'll be happy.  And perhaps ready finally for Autumn when I return.