A SUMMER'S DAY - FLASHBACK


Polly had watched me tip toe my way down the slippy incline onto the beach and had been snapping away furiously - I think she had hoped to catch me slipping onto my derriere!


This clutch belongs to my daughter who has moved out, but not moved all of her things out. She may decide to collect some of these featured pieces now that I'm making good use of them!

The little harbour behind me is always a hive of activity in the mornings with frieght being loaded and unloaded, and visitors catching the jet boats to make their trip homewards.




Here we are in the middle of winter and I just wanted to inject a burst of sunshine into your day. Some of these posts were forgotten in the days when we had perfect conditions to have a shoot, but I was too busy to organise them into a draft. It's lovely to go back to them now and see the glorious sunny mornings, see how relaxed the warm weather makes me look.

Polly, my lovely assistant and photographer, has gone to work elsewhere for the winter months and I do miss her help with not only the photos, but her feedback and advice on the blog, or how to style an outfit or even just give me her perspective on a pose that works or doesn't. My blog is currently full of selfies, albeit with the aid of a tripod and timer. The interaction with Polly is what I miss; her sense of fun and wish to get the best out of me. I hope she will be back in 2016, and in the meantime I'll potter along and hope you still enjoy what you see.

I featured this skirt on our final exhibition night and really glammed it up as seen here. Today however, it was a simple and slightly monochrome look I was after. I like the laser cut sandals paired with the studded handbag, I think they work well together. Much as the sandals look precariously high, they are really only high due to the wedge and are not to bad to walk in at all. I think the clever thing about them is the curve at the front which allows the foot to roll as you walk, very clever. The sleeveless white blouse was perfect for a sunny day in the gallery as it looked smart, businesslike and was also cool for the afternoon heat-bath we often endured as we stood near the gallery windows serving in full-on sunshine. I kept the jewellery to a minimum and not too colourful either as I thought the skirt was pretty much saying it all. Looking back on it now, I think it was a simple success, unfussy but still fun.


Skirt: H&M. Blouse: charity shop. Sandals: New Look. Bag: borrowed. Necklace and silver ring: charity shop. Yellow ring: Martin James.

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  1. Oh you are so right - a blast of sunshine is sorely needed and you have just provided it! H&M do some smashing skirts and this one looks lovely on you.The white blouse is so crisp and fresh and I love the clutch. A beautiful outfit.

    The heels look vertiginous but if you say they're comfortable - who I am to argue? I'm going to re look into your suggestion for OTK boots, by the way. My ex daughter in law's had heels (!) I rarely wear heels and I think that is what put me off them. I've seen lots of flat ones since and will give them a whirl. I'll let you know how I get on.

    Hope you are having a fab break!

    xxx
    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. Hello Veronica from the deep blue Mediterranean seas off of Civitavecchia. Apologies to and all my readers for slipping off the radar. Wi fi has been sorely lacking, and remains so even here on the ship. Lots of photos to show on Instagram, but a nightmare trying to get them to load. We are in Sicily tomorrow and we see if I can find an Internet cafe. In the meantime, I agree that this mid winter blast of sun can only be a good thing, and secondly I urge you to try the boots as only then can you decide - good luck x
      Anna

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  2. Love the whole ensemble, but especially that skirt. Have to say I'm surprised it is H&M.

    Hope the holiday is wonderful!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. It was a fab outfit, wasn't it. Holiday is brill. Gala party tomorrow and have two dress option to try on in advance of meeting the Captain. Sailing overnight to Palermo x
      Anna

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  3. I adore this look and yes, thank you for the sunshine!!!!! Such gorgeous colours! How nice it must have been for you to have Polly helping!!x

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    1. Thank you Kezzie. I will have Polly back in March which will be lovely. Re your cruise, you mustn't give the dress code a second thought as everyone wears exactly what the likes. I clearly get dolled up, but that's just me. Luckily the two other ladies on my table like a bit of sparkle too x
      Anna

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  4. Hi Anna, lovely to see your sunny self here. How's the Med treating you?
    Just a short while ago you complimented me on an out-of-season summer post I'd published in January (for the simple reason I was very behind in posting) - and when it's your own post you don't appreciate the full impact it can have when viewed by others. Now, seeing this I understand. You're relaxed and golden; the light is gently bright and the shadows unexpectedly vivid. Makes me want to be there. Oh yes, your skirt is very lovely too, and I hope Polly returns to you this year - I'm so envious - I'd love a "polly".
    Baci Sxx
    sarsaparillasal.blogspot.com

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    1. Sally wasn't that a glorious day? We've had beautiful weather in Rome today and I had some photographs to post but hey life rarely goes to plan. Am resigned to giving you all a big update when I get back. Italy is all that I had hoped and we still have another day on Sicily to come x
      Anna

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  5. Hurray for colour! I love this bright yellow and white look with its accents of black. Fabulous, Anna!

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    1. Thanks for your positive comments Sheila. Must get back in the groove now that I'm home again.
      Anna

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  6. It does make us long for summer though....
    Never knew you had such grown up children... but what do I know of you ...
    Greetje

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    1. It's funny that we all have this life behind the scenes that is sometimes shared. Too little, too much? Goodness knows what's right.
      Anna

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