100 posts - time for a touch of glitter and glam!

Today marks the 100th post to my blog, and what better reason could there be to bring out a bit of sparkle to celebrate? (It has been said of me that I'd get dressed up for the opening of an envelope...)

The jacket, along with the trousers, has a glitter thread running though it so was a perfect pairing with the ornate stretch belt I bought for the Christmas party.

And what a joy it is to bring out these fab booties once again!

Sometimes you can feel like the cat who got the cream. Apart from the windswept hair of course! I'm always impressed with other bloggers who take outdoors photos yet don't have a hair out of place. My defence is that I'm keeping it real.




When Sasha came home for Christmas she showed me the spoils from her recent shopping trip, but warned me that I would want to steal a pair of her trousers before even revealing them. Well yep, she was right. A couple of days later I went on line and found them at H&M before they sold out. Apologies, darling, for airing them before you probably have, but you must take all the credit for these beauties. I love boot cut and flares as they help balance out my fulsome thighs. Well, they may not look too fulsome to you, but I've missed my sea swimming for the past couple of weeks and am feeling post-Christmassy and lacking a bit of tone.

The good news is that even though I missed out on some of the party season I now have a holiday to plan for which means putting together a capsule wardrobe. Steve and I are having a couple of weeks off the island in February, one of which will be spent on a cruise of the Mediterranean. I've already bought my dress for the Captain's party, so the rest is easy. We've been on a cruise before and I had to laugh when I discovered that a large portion of my wardrobe comprises of cruise wear! Hosting exhibitions (nine of these every season) means that I've collected quite a few glitzy, floaty outfits meaning I didn't really have to lash out on a lot of new garb. I'll be taking these new trousers for those less formal evenings when I'll maybe add a sparkly camisole or perhaps this frilly blouse. I'll give you all a sneak preview of what's getting packed before I go, then hope to post regularly on Instagram while I'm away with a proper catch up on my return. In the meantime it's business as usual with posts on Sundays and Wednesdays until then.

Jacket: Next (charity shop). Trousers: H&M. Blouse: charity shop. Belt: eBay. Booties: Michael Kors (TK Maxx). Necklace: Dorothy Perkins. Smokey quartz ring: old. Yellow ring: Martin James.


Linking with 
Style Nudge 
Elegantly Dressed and Stylish



Share:

21 comments

  1. Wow, I would rip those trousers right off you and steal them for myself! They are spectacular! I love this neutral outfit overall - the colours are perfect on you. The touches of cream really work well with the greys. A cruise sounds wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. So glad that this has your endorsment Sheila. Neutrals can therefore be just as exciting as colours then? Hurrah!
      Anna

      Delete
  2. What a lovely combination and I particularly like the frilly blouse with the outfit. It all looks very elegant and chic.

    I've never been on a cruise but would love to go - one day maybe? Hope you have a fab time when you go swanning around in your cruise wear! x

    Peace
    Veronica

    vronni60s.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's great to have an excuse to play about trying out lots of outfits ready for the cruise. Might be showcasing a few more over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for dropping by again x
      Anna

      Delete
  3. Congratulations on reaching the BIG 100!!!
    It has been a pleasure following you.
    This look is so decadent...it puts me in mind of Dangerous Liaisons, no idea why...must be the ruffles and the opulent accessorising.
    Whatever the reason, it's a winner!
    XXX
    Samantha
    fakefabulous.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Samantha. Likewise! I thought if you drew a couple of white lines across my nose I could be channelling Adam Ant! Prince Charming-ah, Prince Charming-ah, Prince Charming you've nothing to be scared of...x
      Anna

      Delete
  4. Ooh, you are a real glamour puss!! I love the look, especially that divine ruffled blouse- if I ever do TARDIS Tuesday again, you need to link up with a Jon Pertwee look with that!!x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh Kezzie that's such a laugh when you look at my previous reply. We surely all see our own TV favourites in this outfit x
      Anna

      Delete
  5. Snazzy!

    Part of the only reason I ever agreed to go on a cruise was when I learned we had to dress up each evening for dinner! Ha! : ) Can't wait to see what you'll pack.

    bisous
    Suzanne

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That's my main reason too! I just love all that swanning about in my fancy pants garb! Although visiting lots of different countries is pretty cool too. My dress for the Captain's party is pretty sensational, even if I do say so myself x
      Anna

      Delete
  6. Congratulations Anna! Thats awesome!! Wanna know what else is awesome? Those PANTS!! :P

    Love, Ann from www.krembdelakremb.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. Congratulations Anna on "hitting 100" with breeze-ruffled hair and legs that seem to go on and on! You look wonderful in this outfit - and lucky you to be planning for a holiday too (I wonder exactly where your cruise will take you?). As Suzanne said, REALLY looking forward to seeing what you'll be wearing.
    Baci Sxx
    sarsaparillasal.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Such lovely feedback Sally, you're too kind! Will find out all the exact locations and let you know. Am having such fun gathering my finery for this adventure x
      Anna

      Delete
  8. I am totally jealous! You have the boots I tried very hard to find 😧 I have even scoured Ebay!
    You look fabulous Anna, I love those trousers.Look forward to seeing your cruise photos
    Laurie x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Laurie it was pure chance that I came across these boots, but oh aren't they fab?! Having a big try on this weekend to start the first cull as I work towards the capsule wardrobe, so wish me luck x
      Anna

      Delete
  9. Super fancy Anna! Love this...kind of a 70's baroque vibe going on...fabulous! And a cruise...how fun is that going to be?!
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Very excited to be sorting out posh frocks this weekend. And have had an avalanche of boots and shoes arrive from my online sale shopping - wonderful to be surrounded by my very own shoe shop x
    Anna

    ReplyDelete
  11. Congrats on reaching triple figures and what a way to celebrate! Perfectly acceptable to dress up for even the opening of an envelope! You have the length of leg to look uber stylish in those trousers and I love the frilly blouse with it!
    How exciting you'll be cruising around the Med and escaping the last dregs of winter.

    http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Isn't it amazing how a decent pair of heels can eeeeelongate the legs so! Let's hope the weather in the Med offers some relief from this drab, grey stuff x
      Anna

      Delete

Created by bo design