My love for frilly dresses shall triumph even the most brutal European summer heat! ☀️ Of course, we were only outside for maybe 5 minutes for some snaps, before retreating into the cool haven of Bentley’s for afternoon tea.
Shoutout to my friend for loaning me the gorgeous BTSSB Vellsarie Folding Umbrella – which I used to own but sold it when I was on the brink of leaving the hobby. I rarely regret my declutters, but this is one of my greatest regrets 😭 My dress is Rose Bouquet Stripe Chiffon OP by Victorian Maiden, one of my oldest EGL pieces that I bought from Black Alice before overseas online shopping was a thing! I’m glad it survived my various “feel like leaving this hobby” purges.
Inside Bentley’s, we indulged in a feast of savory sandwiches, delicate pastries, and perfectly fluffy scones with clotted cream. The smoked salmon sandwich was divine, and the crab was incredibly fresh and generous. The lemon curd and raspberry mousse were a perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the brandy surprise in the chocolate mousse was chef’s kiss.