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You may recognise the photography style as a bit of a blast from the past - yes, Polly was at work here. This post has been tucked away in my draft box ready for, well, today I suppose. Instead of my signature riot of colour the theme today is pattern - paisley print tights, jungle print skirt, animal print blouse and the over the top frou-frou patterned fur and feather bit of fun that is masquerading as a handbag. This mish mash of patterns came about quite randomly as some of my outfits do with the only real thought going into my choice of shoes. I didn't want to vamp it up too much, hence the cute Mary Jane's with the little bows. These sweet green shoes have lived in my closet for years now without many outings, but this was their day. And I'm so pleased that they have made their debut, because after 10 years of being in store they have cracked and had to be sent on to the big shoe retirement home in the sky. The final two pieces of note are my beautiful leather jacket as seen here previously and the fabulous Vivienne Westwood pendant which adds the wow factor. Jacket: charity shop. Skirt: charity shop. Blouse: eBay. Handbag: old. Shoes: Debenhams. Tights: old. Pendant: Vivienne Westwood. Rings: East. Linking with Not Dressed As Lamb Not Dead Yet Style Kremb de la Kremb Elegantly Dressed and Stylish Below I just wanted to feature my new jewellery box which was a recent find in a charity shop. Like most fashion bloggers I do tend to collect jewellery as well as clothes (and shoes) and am always struggling for storage space which also lets me see what's what. This beautifully decorated box was only £10 and doesn't have a mark or scratch on it. Best of all it's huge - 40cms x 40cms x 20cms and holds lots of treasures.    Although this only houses a token of my jewellery collection I do feel a bit more organised now. It was a joy to come across something as lovely as this in the shop window of one of my favourite charity shops in Truro. I just love the fact that each compartment is decorated differently, and every one in such a pretty colour too. Aaaahhh, joy of joys. |
What a fantastic jacket - draping leather, very lush! Quite a stylish outfit while still being funky and fun. The jewelry box is a great find, and gives me some inspiration of things I should be making...
ReplyDeleteVal you could be onto a good thing there. This is quite a big jewellery box which is more like a mini treasure chest - I'm sure I'm not the only one who needs storage like this. Thanks for your lovely feedback x
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Love the jacket and that adorable purse (feathers!). So sorry to hear about the shoes cracking, but they look great with the outfits. What a fab find in that jewelry box - love it!
ReplyDeleteYes, shame about the shoes, but I did love them all the time I had them. And the handbag will come out over the party season as it's so cute. The jewellery box is like a little treasure chest - such an exciting find x
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That is a marvellous jewellery box! Fabulous size and compartments.
ReplyDeleteThe outfit really is brilliant- I love the shoes, what a shame they are now RIP! I wish I didn't get attached to clothes and shoes so- I have a pair of brown brogues that really need to go and I am so sentimental over them!!!
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Thanks Kezzie. I really couldn't believe my luck when I found this beautiful box - I just love it, and wanted to share it. I get attached to my old faithfuls too and only let them go when they're truly no longer wearable. It's like losing an old friend. Well done with your recent award - you deserve the accolade!
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Hi Anna. Nice to meet you. Lovely blog. And your outfit is cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, and nice to meet you too. See you again soon I hope x
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At first glance I thought you had a bird in your hand, or a rabbit. I adore your bag! I adore the whole thing in fact. So sad about the shoes but that's what happens. Fantastic jewellery box.
ReplyDeleteIt does actually look part bird, part rabbit doesn't it? Good to see you again Melanie x
DeleteAnna
Love that bag - and the green shoes - must copy you!! the whole look is very fresh and fetching. xox
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Thanks Patti. I was thinking I need to copy you this week with that cute dress and boots combo!
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Those shoes are sweet. What a shame they cracked.
ReplyDeleteThat jewellery box is a find as well.
I really like your leather jacket with the ruffles at the collar. So unique.
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Thanks for all the lovely feedback Suzanne. I'm working my way backwards through your posts x
DeleteAnna
Oh no, was there no way the shoes could be rescued with a little tlc at the cobblers? They are adorable and such an unusual colour.
ReplyDeleteSometimes an outfit is about colour and sometimes is more about print and textures and as someone who's uber kinesthetic, I love the textures here.
I especially want to nestle my face against that just too cute, frou frou bag of yours!
Even if the box wasn't a jewellery one, I would have bought it simply because the colours are beautiful. Great find there.
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The split was down the outside of the shoe upper so there was no way to save them :( I've had this handbag for years and forgot it was stashed at the back of a shelf until recently - it's so cute isn't it? And finally, I got around to showing you my jewellery box. I knew you'd appreciate it x
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I absolutely love the jewelry box. It has such a bright & festive design. :]
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Isn't it fab! Thanks for dropping by. I'm on my way to check out your blog now x
DeleteAnna
Love that jewlery box. Also, your jacket is fab. You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Kristie, how lovely of you! Thanks for dropping by x
DeleteAnna
Missed a few posts recently so it is good to see the jewellery box getting an outing!
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