On my recent January holiday to New Zealand, we experienced pretty much every type of weather. Warm weather, rainy weather, straight up cold weather. We even saw snow. OK, so the snow was high on the Southern Alps in Arthur’s Pass, but it was there!
On a particularly chilly Christchurch day, Boyo and his aunt and uncle hit the Riccarton Markets, and the Welshman and I headed into the heart of Christchurch city.
Since the big quakes of February 2011, I haven’t been back to the CBD. I just couldn’t bear it. This trip, I was resolved to bear witness and experience the regrowth for myself.
I documented the rebirth and construction – I had no wish to document the destruction. I’m going to share some of these images and stories later.
We walked through New Regent Street, one of the prettiest places in a (formerly) very pretty city. It’s traditional Spanish Mission style, and opened in 1932. Tragically, it was severely damaged in February 2011, and was reopened in April 2013.
It was the perfect place to show off my gorgeous city to the Welshman, as well as an impromptu photo shoot, to show off my fabulous Marnie Midnight top by Ruby & Lilli.
What I Wore | New Regent Street
I teamed my Ruby & Lilli Marnie Midnight top, layered over Ruby & Lilli Coral Bay Dusk burnout tank, with French Connection fur gilet, Wakee distressed skinny jeans from Three Parsons and Ziera sandals.
As proof of how cold it was, I present to you Geek Tourist, wearing my Kathmandu Gore-tex jacket! Such a good look with sandals, don’t you think?
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by Kim-Marie Williams
Gorgeous outfit – casual but polished
Oh thank you x
What a cute,casual outfit! Quirky and still stylish. Love it!
Di from Max The Unicorn
Ooh, that sounds like my perfect style description. I aim for that every day x
Gorgeous Kimba. I love a pair of distressed denims that still look polished
These are my all time faves. Even over ones that are four times the price x
Those jeans! They are the perfect colour.
I. Adore. Them!
I love your Three Parsons distressed skinny jeans! I also love your Ziera sandals. I find Ziera sandals and shoes the most comfortable for walking long distances. Perfect for travelling!
I will cry when these sandals die!
Sounds like an emotional trip for you. Love the fur gilet and sometimes you do need gortex! xox
It was very emotional. I need spandex and Lycra too! 😂😂
That fur vest is DIVINE!!! I love it! Bron x
A very good Boxing Day sales find!
You made me crave cooler weather with this outfit when I saw it on IG – bring on the fur vest. I may have to channel this whole outfit when the weather turns cold (it may be a while here in Qld).
Maybe we should have a fur gilet Style it Project?!
A definite yes from me!!
Never been to NZ but it’s certainly on my to-do list. Jonny fancies a touch of skiing there…I will of course just watch from the bar xx
That is the plan that I work to!
What a gorgeous streetscape. People say Christchurch is quite similar to Adelaide – they are sister cities! I’d love to visit one day and see it for myself. (I can’t believe the quakes were 2011 either).
Yes, built on the same city plan. I felt really at home in Adelaide!
I can’t imagine it being that cold in January, haha! I’m glad that you were able to go visit and you were pleased with all the progress you saw there after the earthquake.
Thank you for the link up!
It. Was. Bizarre. Even for NZ!