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| Trying one of those arty shots with a shaft of sunlight... |
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| This shows the unusual tucks at the back of the jacket. |
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I have a little cache of photos all taken on a fine Sunday afternoon this autumn. It seemed like too good an opportunity to miss, and was also good experience for me to fiddle about with my camera to get to grips with the timer. This particular outfit really is all about the jacket. I bought it at half price in the Benetton sale a couple of years ago for £30 which seemed like a good price for such a lovely weighty woollen jacket. I've just rediscovered it recently and when I tried it on with these skinny jeans decided that this was the look that was needed to show the jacket off to its best. I'm in love with it again, which is my sole reason for buying anything. At the trying on stage I know if I'm going to buy something when I clock my smiling reflection in the mirror. Love it or leave it is my motto. And, of course, let's not forget that it's orange (my favourite colour), and tartan (my favourite pattern). So the pairing with these purple skinny jeans from Gap is perfect in my eyes. I've kept the top simple with this marled grey thin polo neck sweater. The shoes are Dr Martens in pewter which I've dressed up with black and silver metallic windowpane check socks. And it was time to bring out my leopard print hat again, along with the cute handbag and pistachio coloured leather gloves.
Jacket: Benetton. Jeans: Gap (charity shop). Shoes: eBay. Socks: Primark. Polo neck: H&M. Belt: H&M. Philip Treacy hat: eBay. Gloves: Enjoy. Handbag: charity shop. Necklace: gift. Linking today with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish Style Crone Not Dressed as Lamb Not Dead Yet Style Kremb de la Kremb |
That plaid jacket is SWEET! I also love orange. It isn't often you find people that like orange or like to wear it.
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Suzanne
Thanks Suzanne. Maybe it's something to do with our hair colour that makes it a favourite. I think it's a great cheer-me-up colour. Thanks for dropping by x
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Swoon......
I am head over heels with that jacket.
And now in the huff because it is not in store any longer......off to trawl ebay.
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Samantha
www.fakefabulous.com
Now consider this Samantha - we could ping pong this beauty back and forth. I'd love to see you style this up in your own special way. What do you think?
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I love that idea Anna!!!
DeleteHmmmm...I have a tweed(ish) Boden jacket that could benefit from Anna's island magic.
Send me an email (on my contact form) and we could do a swapsies!!
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P.S Just a thought....photo's can be deceptive, I am assuming you are about the same height and size as me....I am 5'6" and an 8-10 (depending on the shop)....10 in topshop 8 in M&S for example.
Anna, this jacket is glorious! It's so pretty, chic, I'm assuming totally comfortable, perfectly quirky yet class all at once.
DeleteI'm in! Please include me in the PING PONG! But, the thing is I'm way larger than both of you two--I'm more like a UK 14. Is this the kind of jacket that I could squeeze into?
Beautifully styled. I thought those jeans were indigo. They're a very cool color. And one can never go wrong with LEOPARD!
Great jacket. Glad you got it. ;D Ann
Thank you Ann for all the lovely compliments. Yes, of course you're in and yes, the jacket will fit you I'm sure. Am in touch with Samantha to get the ball rolling. What fun. Let the Ping Pong commence! xxx
DeleteThat coat is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing! What a great colour and pattern AND YOU OWN A PHILIP TREACY HAT????????????????????????????????????????????????XXX
ReplyDeleteOh Kezzie, it's such a joy to run a blog when I get a response like this. I've only worn the jacket twice after it being in my wardrobe for the past two years and suddenly I love it. And the hat, well that was a lucky find and clever bidding on eBay.
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Love, love, love the jacket. Looks like I'm off to Ebay! Thanks for stopping by at 50isnotold.com today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. And yes, get thee to eBay! It's a fashion bloggers paradise.
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I thought the jacket was vintage. I'm glad companies make such cool stuff these days. I love the orange in the tartan and the cool tucks at the back. This whole outfit is fantastic. And you do great arty shots too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great little jacket and does have a vintage feel which was the attraction. I love orange, it always gives me a boost. It will be the perfect antidote to our standard winter - wild winds and grey weather. Thanks for dropping by again.
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Ahh.. I am in love! That jacket with all of its wonderful colors is so pretty on you, my style totally! Great accessories as well.
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www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thank you Jess. This jacket would really suit you too - the same colours work for us, don't they. Thank you for the link up. I've made some new friends again this week.
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Ahh.. I am in love! That jacket with all of its wonderful colors is so pretty on you, my style totally! Great accessories as well.
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www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
So much greatness here: the jacket (I swoon!), the jeans, the shoes. Love 'em all! Tartan sisters!
ReplyDeleteI think we agree that tartan rocks! Thanks for the lovely comments and see you soon.
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I am happy I have discovered your blog , Ann! You look a very friendly person, and I am curious about your living on a island! ( if I well understood )
ReplyDeleteVery nice jacket and lovable hat!
Thanks for your comment on my blog ...I would love to stay in touch!!
That jacket is absolutely the star of the show BUT being the magpie that I am, I'm a little bit - alright ALOT - in love with that necklace!
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We do love our jewellery, don't we? I must get around to featuring my beautiful new jewellery box - I know you'd appreciate it x
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Your creativity rules! I too love orange, and I adore your stylish jacket. You are a master pattern mixer, and the leopard print hat is the perfect topper to your ensemble. Thank you so much for sharing your beauty and your headwear with Hat Attack!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judith for such lovely comments. Am a novice in the hat wearing game, and I do take inspiration from you x
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