🎁🎉 The Big Birthday Giveaway 🎉🎁
Evening Darlings! If you didn’t see, on Tuesday it was Country Classic Lucinda’s first birthday- and we made a pretty big deal out of it! Can you believe we have made it through the first year? Blogging is a huge passion of mine, and I have been so lucky that all of the hard work I put into the blog and it’s content, really pays off.
As a huge thank you to my audience, I wanted to launch a giveaway, so that one of the CCL followers could win a mega bundle of Summer prizes. This blog is so lucky to have such a supportive and engaging audience, and I have loved getting to know you over the past year, as well as sharing my blog with you. The Big Birthday Giveaway has now launched over on Instagram, so I wanted to share with you some more information about the giveaway, and the amazing prizes on offer!
The giveaway is running over on the Country Classic Lucinda’s Instagram page, you can find the post you need to enter, here. There are 5 amazing prizes on offer, which make up a bundle of over £430, which one lucky CCL follower will win. The bundle is pulled together from some of my very favourite brands, and I know you’ll love the prizes just as much as I do. I love love LOVE to hype about brands and products that genuinely make me happy, you’ll know that I selectively work and blog about those items that really make me excited about country fashion, and why I fell in love with ‘fashion’ and what I do, in the first place.
So let’s have a look at what is included in The Big Birthday Giveaway:
Fairfax & Favor
It doesn’t take any explaining that I am obsessed with this brand. I have adored them for years- and I have quite the collection, which sees endless use. I purchased my first pair of boots whilst at University, and it seemed a huge investment at the time, but that very pair of boots is still going strong. If you haven’t read the story of how Fairfax & Favor started, I urge you to do so. You can find the story of Fairfax & Favor here.
The Fairfax & Favor Prize: The Winchester Navy Leather Travel Wallet.
This prize is spectacular, wow! I haven’t seen the travel wallet before, so I wasn’t sure about sizing, and how it would look inside. Let’s just say, it really doesn’t disappoint.
The travel wallet has been designed to be practical and spacious, whilst remaining effortlessly stylish. Featuring two large zip compartments and one smaller zip compartments. Once inside, there is also card holders. The outer of the wallet is grained leather, with a detachable loop handle and finished with the F&F shield.
This wallet is available on the Fairfax and Favor website, in a further two colours – Tan and Chocolate.
Shop The Winchester here.
Grays 1922
Founded in 1922, Grays is an Englsih lifestyle brand, selling country gifts and equestrian themed leather products. I have various products from Grays, and their leather products really do get better with age. As an equestrian myself, I automatically gravitate towards equestrian inspired products and accessories. Anything with a snaffle bit on, is usually a yes from me. There is something very special about Grays products.
The Grays 1922 Prize: The Haston Bag in Brown Leather.
Prize number two for our lucky winner is the Haston Bag in brown leather. This saddle bag inspired style features beautiful brown leather, with snaffle detailing. The snaffle bits have been incorporated onto both the strap, and the front of the bag – making this perfect for the equestrian enthusiast, as well as those looking to expand their country wardrobe.
The bag features an adjustable strap, which extends to a length of 60cm, a magnetic catch from opening, and an internal pocket, featuring a zip closure.
Sizing – L – 30cm, W – 8cm, H – 18cm .
You can shop the Haston Bag online in its various colourways here.
Sporting Hares
Sporting Hares are a British Countryside brand, designing practical and stylish products that applaud the country lifestyle. Whether you’re an equestrian, shooting or countryside enthusiast, Sporting Hares will have a product for you. This brand has featured several times throughout out my blog, so you’ll be no stranger to how much I love this brand, and how highly I think of them and their products. I am an equestrian myself, and somewhat of an awful shot, so I have put my SH products to use practically, as well as using them as stylish pieces to make up my country wardrobe – ticking all the boxes for me!
The Sporting Hares prize: Fenston Sunglasses in Distresed.
I have owned a pair of these SH sunglasses myself, so I can speak from experience when I speak about these – they have also featured as part of previous blogs, so you can always find out a little more about them. I am very picky about my sunglasses. I have a small head, and I drive A LOT, so finding something comfortable, practical and something that doesn’t tint the light too weirdly is a must for me.
The Distressed Fenston sunglasses take luxury eyewear up a notch, with their CR-39 polarised lenses and natural grain wooden frames. The arms of the Fenston sunglasses are spring loaded, meaning they ensure comfort for the wearing and a good fit. The lens are a bold blue, making them both eyecatching, and stylish.
You can shop the Fenston Sunglasses in their two colours, here.
Teddy Edward Clothing
I have raved about this brand before in several blogs now, and I still stand by what I’ve said many a times. I LOVE this brand, everything about it from the limited numbers of products – knowing that what you’re wearing is unique, to the values the brand holds. If you’d like to read the brand values, you can find them here. This is definitely something people are much more concious of now, and they want to know more ‘behind the scenes’ from brands, and the values that they base their business on. Teddy Edward outline all of those in the link provided, and I think you’ll be just as impressed as I was.
You have probably seen that I live in my Teddy Edward jeans and skirt, so I can 100% vouch for the quality and design behind this brand.
The Teddy Edward Clothing Prize: Ava Luxury T-Shirt in your choice of Black or White.
For prize number four, we have the Teddy Edward Ava Luxury T-shirt. The Ava T-shirt will effortlessly take you from day to night, so whether you want to pair with a skirt and boots, or a pair of skinnies and heels, this T-shirt is the perfect go to look. Make from a soft British spun cotton blend, the Ava features a scoop neck and curved hem, to flatter and compliment your shape. The winner will be able to pick their preferred colour choice, from the black or white option available.
Shop the Teddy Edward Ava Luxury T-shirt here.
Daltons
Want to meet a superwoman? Welcome to Daltons! Founded by Emma in 2014, Dalton’s pride themselves on quality investment leather accessories, and let me tell you – you wouldn’t be disappointed. Emma handcrafts many of these products herself, with elegance and innovation at the heart of the creations.
I am just a little bit obsessed with belts, they complete an outfit, and can be as much or as little of a talking point as you like – I always recommend investing in good quality belts, that will carry you through all the seasons, and last you for many happy years. I don’t think I am ever without a belt, so for me they are an absolute essential.
The Daltons Prize: The Signature Snaffle Clasp Belt in your choice of leather colour – Navy, Tan or Brown.
The final prize in our incredible giveaway is one of Dalton’s Signature Snaffle Clasp Belts. I have one of these belts in the suede option, so I can safely say I know the quality of the product, and I couldn’t be more impressed!
These belts are just the most perfect addition to a country wardrobe – in fact, I would go as far as to saying that I don’t think a country wardrobe is quite complete without a snaffle belt. These are ideal for pairing with a dress, skirt or jeans, so the opportunities and ways to wear really are endless.
If you win this amazing giveaway, you will be able to choose your choice of leather, from the 3 different options – Brown, Tan or Navy.
Sizing guide: XX Small, 28”, Dress size 4 | X Small, 31”, Dress size 6-8 | Small, 33”’, Dress size 8- 10 | Medium, 35”, Dress size 10-12 | Medium/Large, 37”, Dress size 14 | Large, 39”, Dress size 16 .
You can shop the leather signature snaffle clasp belt here.
All of these giveaway items compliment each other so perfectly, and really do create the ultimate summer bundle for one lucky winner! I am so excited to have put this together for you, and what incredible brands have joined me, and offered such generosity for you as such a loyal and incredible audience.
That is all for now my darlings. Don’t forget to head over to this Instagram Post to enter. I wish you the best of luck, and thank you so much for your support.
See you soon!
Lots of love, Lucinda xo
‘Let’t root for each other, and watch each other grow’
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- Four easy to recreate outfits, to wear to the Cheltenham Festival – outfit inspiration for one of the biggest race meets of the year!With less than three weeks to go to the Cheltenham Festival, I wanted to share with you four outfits to give you some inspiration for your own looks. Whilst dressing for the racing may seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. You can create effortless outfits from your wardobes at home, and with a relaxed dress code for Cheltenham Festival, you can really wear what you feel most comfortable in. I have put together four outfits which seemlessly fit into race day stying, and would be simple to recreate. Let’s get into it… 🐎 Outfit One 🐎 Outfit one is really classic, opting for Black and Tan tones throughout. A really simple base of a camel roll neck and black jeans creates a clean foundation for the rest of the outfit to build from. A gorgeous velvet jacket adds texture to the look, whilst the matching tweed headpiece and scarf play into the tradition of race day styling. The outfit is finished with high heeled suede boots. Steal my style: Headpiece/Scarf | Josephines Country Collection Jacket | Welligogs (use ‘LUCINDA10’ for discount)Jumper | PrimarkJeans | Lovall Boots/Belt | Fairfax & FavorJewellery | Hiho Silver & The Silver Stable 🐎 Outfit Two 🐎 Navy is a great colourway if you find black to be a little harsh. It’s got that bolder, brighter look, whilst remaining a really elegant core colour. This outfit plays into the navy and tan colour combination. Using a really simple roll neck and herringbone tweed skirt, an easy base to recreate, I’ve then added a statement velvet jacket and headpiece to really elevate this look. The pop of tan stands out nicely with the bag, and the look is finished with equestrian jewellery and suede boots. Steal my style: Headpiece/Scarf | Josephines Country CollectionJumper | Primark Jacket/Bag | Welligogs (use ‘LUCINDA10’ for discount)Skirt | SheinBoots | Fairfax & FavorJewellery | Hiho Silver & The Silver Stable 🐎 Outfit Three 🐎 St Patrick’s Day? This is a look! Why not play into the green tones for race day style? This is another simple look of a chunky roll neck and skirt, with matching jacket, headpiece and boots. You can see all the different textures added to this outfit to create depth. The silk scarf, feathers in the headpiece, tweed in the bag. This all helps to add something a little more interesting to your outfit! Steal my style: Headpiece | High Bird DesignsJacket | ZaraJumper | SchoffelJeans | LovallScarf | Acacia ZuriBag | Grays 1922Boots | Fairfax & FavorJewellery | Hiho Silver & The Silver Stable 🐎 Outfit Four 🐎 Starting with a chunky roll neck and tweed skirt, this outfit encompasses all of the neutrals! From earthy browns to pretty creams, there’s a splash of everything! The darker tweed coat is a really nice tone for the outfit. Whilst the scarf helps to lighten and brighten, drawing in the colour from the tan accessories also within the look! Steal my style: Headpiece | High Bird Designs Jacket | Welligogs (use ‘LUCINDA10’ for discount)Scarf | Clare Haggas Fine Art Jumper | Schoffel Skirt | SheinBag | Fable England Boots | The Spanish Boot CompanyJewellery | Hiho Silver & The Silver Stable There are a couple more Cheltenham blogs to keep an eye out for, but don’t forget you can look back at previous posts for lots of racing outfit inspiration! Simple use the search bar on my homepage! See you in the next one, Lots of love, Lucinda xo Check out my latest posts:
- Spend the day with me … We try everything on the breakfast menu at Sef’s Steakhouse, and Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham RacecourseHello my darlings, and a warm welcome to February. I know it’s not just me, but January has felt L O N G! However, we’ve made it, and I have some exciting blogs and content to share throughout this month! Firstly, join me for the adventures last weekend, which include breakfast dining at Sef’s Steakhouse, and a day at the races! 🍳 Sef’s Steakhouse 🍳 Situated in the heart of central Cheltenham, Sef’s Steakhouse is an independent restaurant, offering an elegant interior, delicious food and what they describe as a theatrical dining experience, with some dishes even being finished at the table. Sef’s are usually open from 11.30am for lunch and dinner, however, on occasions, they also open for breakfast. Cheltenham town welcomes the prestigious Cheltenham Festival in March (dates Tues 11th – Fri 14th March 2025). For the duration of the Festival, Sef’s will be open 9.00am-11.30am, with a delectable breakfast offering. The Breakfast Menu SEF STEAK BREAKFAST 6oz Rump Cap / Hashbrown | Bacon | Mushrooms | Pork Sausage / Grilled Tomato | Eggs (Poached or Fried) SEF VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST Eggs (Poached or Fried) | Hashbrown | Mushrooms | Grilled Tomato / Veggie Sausage | Baked Beans / Sourdough Toast SEF ENGLISH BREAKFAST Eggs (Poached or Fried) | Hashbrown | Mushrooms / Bacon / Grilled Tomato / Pork Sausage | Baked Beans / Black Pudding / Sourdough Toast EGGS BENEDICT Bacon | Poached Egg | Hollandaise | English Muffin EGGS ROYALE Smoked Salmon | Poached Egg | Hollandaise / English Muffin Here at CCL, we have been long standing customers and friends of Sef’s and we were fortunate enough to be invited to the restaurant, ahead of this launch, to try out everything on the menu! That’s right, we tried EVERYTHING. I love the food here, it’s always a firm choice of ours, and I can safely say the breakfast was no exception. The Sef’s steak breakfast was my favourite, as a steak obsessed girlie, if I can have it with my breakfast…. then yes please, and the steak here is of course the most delicious quality! I also loved the salmon on the Eggs Royale. I tried the veggie sausages and they had good flavour to them, not something I am hugely experienced in, but I enjoyed them! Alongside breakfast, Sef’s have an extensive drinks menu, including cocktails. The Salted Caramel espresso martini is an absolute must with their breakfasts, and their Lychee martini is simply beautiful! Heading to Sef’s for dinner instead? I highly recommend the Black Forest martini! We will definitely be heading back to Sef’s for a breakfast ahead of a day at the festival, and my choice will be the steak breakfast and a Salted Caramel espresso martini! 🏆 Festival Trials Day 🏆 Festival Trials Day – the final days racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, before the Festival in March. This date offers spectators the final opportunity to see huge Festival contenders battling it out on the turf, ahead of the renowned Cheltenham Festival. Racing fans flocked in their thousands to the meet, with the chance of seeing Constitution Hill take victory at the front of everyone’s minds! Despite a blunder at the final hurdle, Constitution Hill did take the crown, and remains odds on favourite ahead of the Festival. 🐎Steal my Race Day Style:🐎 It isn’t a race day without a little style, and I know you love to see the details of what I’m wearing! This meet I went for a very classic navy and gold/cream look. Simple and elegant. What I Wore: Hat | Josephine’s Country CollectionJacket | JoulesRoll Neck | PrimarkSkirt | SheinBoots/Bag | Fairfax & FavorJewellery | Hiho Silver/The Silver Stable Jewellery I’ll be heading to Cheltenham Racecourse for all 4 days of the Festival, you can keep up with all of my outfits and adventures on my social media pages – @countryclassiclucinda. If you need some outfit inspiration, I am launching the ultimate racing outfit giveaway series over on my Instagram – starting tomorrow (Monday 3rd February 2025)! Be sure to head over to my page to get involved! See you next time! Lots of love, Lucinda xo “First we eat, then we do everything else.” – M.F.K. Fisher Check out my latest posts:
- Are the Fairfax & Favor Fitzrovia boots the perfect choice for you?The newest launch to the Fairfax & Favor tall boot collection… Introducing the … Fitzrovia Gorgeous, classy, elegant … the Fitzrovia has certainly made an entrance. But is it the boot for you? Let’s delve into the newest over the knee boot to join Fairfax & Favor. A hybrid of the Amira over the knee boot, and the Soho knee high boot, the Fitzrovia oozes luxurious craftsmenship from both. These very wearable boots sport a block heel, meaning elevation without awkwardness – no one likes those boots you want to reach for time and time again, but can’t because the heel isn’t practical. The Fitzrovia has some new features to love, with the leather side strip detailing added, something new to Fairfax & Favor. This strip isn’t shiny and blends well into the boots, whilst adding something a little different. The boot also adopts the same pointed toe as the Soho boot, creating a high-class look. Coming in just black suede at the moment, there is no decisions to be had when it comes to colour way options. This keeps things simple, but black does also go with everything, and is ready to insert right into your wardrobe. 🌟 Key Features 🌟 – Signature interchangeable tassels– 8.5 cm block heel– Leather side strip detailing– Padded insole– Elasticated stretch panels How does the Fizrovia compare? If you’re looking for your next pair of boots, decisions can be tough! Let’s see how the Fitzrovia compares to other similar styles … Boot Style Description Heel Height Available Colours Price The Fitzrovia Over the knee boot with stripe leather detailing and pointed toe. Interchangeable tassels 8.5cm block heel Black suede ~ £465.00 The Soho Knee high boot with pointed toe and high heel. Interchangable tassels 8.5cm block heel Ink, Black, Tan, Caramel suede ~ £395.00 The Amira Over the knee boot with almond shaped toe and comfortable heel height. Interchangable tassels 7cm block heel (also in a flat version) Tan, Black, Ink suede ~ £465.00 The Octavia Knee high suede or leather boot, with contrast stitching and metal branded bit detailing 9cm stacked heel (also in a flat version) Black & Tan suede, Mahogany leather ~ £435.00 Pricing and available colours were correct at time of publishing. Some colour options may be at sale price. Styling: When it comes to styling, the Fitzrovia is going to be an effortless addition to your wardrobe… Whether you want to dress up or down, the Fitzrovia is going to ooze luxury into any outfit. Team with jeans, skirts or jumpsuits for an instantly elevated outfit. The comfort and classy style of the Fitzrovia has seamlessly fit into my wardrobe, and I have found myself styling it for all occasions, pub evenings, Christmas meals and race days. Being black, the boots are a really easy wear, not only easy style, but also from an upkeep and maintenance point of view, much easier to keep clean! These boots are SO easy to style with your day to day looks, the heel is high which elevates an outfit, whilst the block heel offers practicality and comfort still – meaning these will easily become a boot you reach for time and time again. Coming in just one colour way, black, these boots really easily style with neutrals, colours and tweeds – perfect for those country styled outfits. I think Fairfax & Favor have nailed the new addition to the collection. A classic tall boot, with block heel, in an easy to wear colour. These boots have plenty of features to stand out, like the new addition of the leather strip, and the well loved pointed toe of the Soho, whilst being wearable. I have personally been reaching for these time and time again, and I think you would too! Will the Fitzrovia be your choice? That’s all for now! Lots of love, Lucinda Check out my social media channels: Check out my latest posts:
