Is it a tunic, is it a dress?

Sasha has done me proud with this Mother's Day gift. I wasn't sure if it was a tunic or a dress until she told me she thought it would look great with tights and brogues. And how right she was. Yes, I know it's a tad on the short side, but I did wear a long cardigan over it at work today to preserve my modesty. It was only when I looked through all of my photos that I decided it really shone without the cardi. Thanks Sash!




I love this print, it's rich and opulent, and the perfect colourway for me too.


These brogues don't come out often so it's great to have a new outfit that needs them.



This was the more demure version for work.

I've got a bit of exciting news regarding my forthcoming post on Sunday. A little seedling of an idea I had a few months ago will (hopefully) come to fruition with the help of two of my blogging friends. I don't really want to say too much a) in case the whole thing bombs and I have egg on my face and b) it's a bit of a novel idea and would like it to be a lovely surprise for you on the day. One of the bloggers is on the other side of the world and we're currently trying to synchronise our watches in a very James Bond kind of way so that our posts all go live at the same time. Please bear with me on the day if you don't see the post until later than usual. It may be the evening until we can all link up, so please do come back to check from time to time. If it works I think it'll be a neat little post. Watch this space.

Tunic: H&M. Cardigan: Fenn Wright Manson. Tights: Dorothy Perkins. Shoes: Boden. Sunglasses: Quay Australia. Watch: Michael Kors. Pendant: Noel. Yellow ring: Martin James. Bronze ring: old.


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  1. I love these colours, they lift my mood, so great. Love, Kirsten

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    1. Thanks Kirsten. Brilliant colours aren't they? Good of you to drop by x
      Anna

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  2. You've got a very psychedelic look going on there with your tunic dress and brogues. I love it! I had a similar outfit in 1970 when I took my first job as a public school music teacher. My colors, though, were more in the blue, green, yellow, and bright pink tones. My brogues were tan with navy "saddles". Wish I had a picture. I hope you feel as hip and comfortable in your updated version as I did so long ago.

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    1. Thanks for sharing that memory Susan. It would've been great to see a photo of that. The brogues sound lovely - just my kinda thing. I loved how this cute little tunic made me feel.
      Anna x

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  3. That tunic/dress is fabulous!! You could always wear a straight skirt under it to add a little length!! jodie
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    1. So glad you like it Jodie. I'm inclined to go along the lines of trousers under this next time to see how it looks.
      Anna x

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  4. Those shoes! You have found the perfect outfit for the shoes for sure.

    I figure as long as a person is wearing tights you can go pretty short.

    What a cool Mother's Day gift.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Yes, I think you're right Suzanne. The tights pull it all together and hide a multitude of sins! The girl done good x
      Anna

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  5. Sash was right! What a happy pairing of tunic and brogues. Match made in sartorial heaven. And opulent is totally the right word to describe the print. Just makes you want to dive right into it.

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    1. Isn't it a treat to have a new, fab and instant favourite dress all wrapped up as a Mother's Day gift? The print is divine isn't it? Am so lucky.
      Anna x

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  6. God bless daughters I say!

    It's a lovely tunic/dress and looks fab on you. I think you suit yellow admirably. I absolutely love those brogues - bring them out to play more often - they're fantastic!

    I'm very intrigued by your forthcoming post - I shall keep checking until I see it!

    xxx

    Veronica
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    1. We've both done well with our daughters I agree. (Your OTK boots are perfect for your frame.) I had a bit of a spring clean yesterday and had a lovely sort out of my brogue collection - it's not quite as fancy as the MB at The Burlington Arcade, but still rather lovely as far as I'm concerned. See you on Sunday x
      Anna

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  7. What a fabulous tunic! I love the opulent pattern of it and the gorgeous colours. Those are fantastic brogues - you need to wear them more! Oh, and don't think I missed that we are the same shoe size, Ms. Anna! ;-P

    Will watch for your exciting post! I'll have one of my own early next week (not *that* exciting, don't mean to get your hopes up!).

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    1. I discovered a few more pairs of brogues hidden under my bed yesterday whilst I did a bit of a spring clean, so you'll be seeing them soon. I do hope my post is as exciting as I think it is! Looking forward to seeing yours too x
      Anna

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  8. Intriguing! I shall come back! I love your brogues, so pretty and Sasha chose really well!x

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    1. Didn't she do well! Thanks for your lovely comments Kezzie and I look forward to seeing you again on Sunday x
      Anna

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  9. So nice to meet you, Anna! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I'm glad to visit yours as well. You are certainly a wonderful wizard of color! I must confess (that makes 2 confessions today, see other in my reply to you on my blog)... I am in a really beigy/monochromatic love affair right now. I will come here and enjoy the splendor of your colorful existence. xo :)

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    1. Hi Lisa. Such are the joys of the link up parties that we all find new blogs to visit. Colour is truly my thing, but surely it would be boring if we were all the same. See you soon!

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  10. Now THAT is what I call a good mother's day gift (take note kids!).
    Perfectly styled...and those shoes....they make me go a little crazy!
    XXX
    Samantha

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    1. I'm sure your girls will be doing the same for you when they're a bit older. So good to get these little brogues out again x
      Anna

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  11. Gorgeous look, Anna, and I'm a firm believer of taking sartorial counsel from one's daughter, I do that all the time with Eve (she thinks I need to do less is more and I think she needs to add more to her less). That print is beautifully baroque without being gaudy, in fact, it brings to mine the Versace Medusa print for some reason, which is a good thing. A very good thing. And your brogues!! I can't do brogues and that makes me appreciate it even more on other stunning women xoxo

    Incidentally, Anna, my link-up is now live and I'd really love for you to come over xoxo

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    1. Sheela, I think my daughter did so well! I can't imagine a life without my brogues - they're my daily go-to shoes. I've added my latest post to your link up, thank you x
      Anna

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  12. Oh my goodness. Yay Sasha! You look fantastic. I love it. Anything that could get you into those killer bee shoes is definitely a winner. Happy belated Mum's Day.

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    1. Such a treat to get a gift like this, and now I've got another excuse to wear these buzzy brogues. Lovely to hear from you x
      Anna

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  13. I love your tunic..so unique and colorful! Those wing tip shoes are pretty cool too! I am 51 and am much more daring with fashion then when I was young...I like to be modest too, and incorporate the unordinary!

    Happy Spring!

    Valerie
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    1. Thank you for dropping by and for your comments. I must admit I was always a bit adventurous with my dressing, and don't plan on changing that just because I'm in my 50's. Happy Spring to you too x
      Anna

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  14. You are right. Those beautiful brogues go very well with the lovely tunic dress. And thanks for teaching me another word: "opulent". Great word.
    Greetje

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    1. Opulent was the word that I had to search my brain for, and when it finally emerged I knew it was the perfect description for this wonderful pattern. Great word indeed. Your welcome!
      Anna x

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