Fogbound in paradise

The tourists were seeing another side of our paradise island today as we were surrounded by fog. Or maybe not seeing, was more to the point. When a warm weather front collides with a cold one over the top of these tiny islands, then inevitably we'll be shrouded by fog until the pressure changes or some high winds blow it away. However, Polly loves a bit of fog, as the dreamy, wispy backdrop helps to make colours pop, which was perfect for this floral dress.



I have worn this dress once before but not styled quite like this. So let's draw back, start at the beginning and see the full effect shall we?



Yes, it's time to air this red petticoat again. I think we may suffer from a bit of over-exposure to it this month, but I can't help that I'm in love with this red floufy (Sheila's word) delight (a customer declared it delightful today). We have an exhibition coming up next week and I think I may be pairing this petticoat up with a lacy offering in a very feminine, overdone way for that dressing up extravaganza.



My new yellow Candy bag is so right with this dress. Not only is it a great colour match, but the size is spot-on too. It's cute and just rounds off the whole look perfectly.












Heck, that was a whole lot of photos wasn't it? Polly did such a great job, and those colours surely did pop, that I had difficulty leaving some of these out of the mix. This variation is another hit with me, but maybe not with everyone I came across today. I suppose I might have blended in better if I'd been sashaying down Carnaby Street, but here on my little island home I certainly drew more than a few glances. As I've said before, I really dress to please myself. It's a bonus if others like it, and a real bonus if they actually say something nice. That's the wonderful thing about running a fashion blog. I don't feel like an oddity or out there any more. When I check out some my favourite fashion bloggers strutting their stuff, why I look positively tame by comparison. Check out Sheila, Suzanne or Melanie to see what I mean. 

Friday's post is going to be another first for me, but you'll have to drop by again to find out what that means. Thanks to those of you who have emailed me with your ideas for my feature "As suggested by..." as it will be your turn soon. I now have the next three months lined up and would love it if you keep your thoughts coming. I'm so pleased to have your feedback and will enjoy getting these things out and re-styling them with something appropriate for that month. This month also heralds my first anniversary of blogging and strangely I'm struggling as to what to wear! Yes, laugh, please do, at the irony of this! I have a couple of things in mind, but am not sure which way I'll go with this. I've still got a little while left to give it some more consideration. Perhaps I need to take the pressure off and just treat it like any other day. Phew, that feels better already. Thanks for dropping by and I hope to catch up with you all again on Friday x

Jacket: Lulu and Red Boutique (charity shop). Dress: Vintage: Charity shop. Petticoat: eBay. Tights: Enjoy Clothing. Boots: River Island: Handbag: Furla. Watch: Michael Kors. Rose gold bangle: Kate Spade New York. Blue rings: charity shop.

Linking with 
Jess of Elegantly Dressed And Stylish 
Cherie of Style Nudge 
Sheela of Sheela Writes 

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  1. Purple and red! I just spotted another blogger wearing that fun combo today.

    What a glorious print on that dress. I reminds me of the 1960's.

    Thanks for the shout-out : )

    I'm not sure if you follow Vix from Vintage Vixen,already or not, but as far as amazing wild style goes, she is damn near the Queen.

    bisous
    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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    1. Thanks Suzanne. Sounds like I need to have a look at her blog next. If I could shop vintage all of the time, I would. The quality of fabric is always so superior and so is the craftsmanship. Catch ya later x
      Anna

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  2. I admit to being one of those that wouldn't put this together---for some reason I'd feel like I need some other red in the mix--maybe a necklace or something (although I realize there are no rules anymore---it's just hard to tame the old learning!!
    I do love this print---it's quite lovely!!
    Of course I'm being quite crazy on the blog in tomorrow's post---you might say the same thing about my outfits!!
    The best thing is it's fun to be different!!
    jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Isn't it great that we all have such different ideas of what works and how we'd do it. That's why I love Ping Pong Post - the exact same piece getting the treatment from very different stylists. I'm looking forward to seeing this crazy post of yours!
      Anna x

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  3. You are screaming joyful here. I do love it! Floufy is right. Heh. And you've gotta spin in that dress too to take full advantage. Isn't it amazing how one piece, like your fabulous red petticoat, can add new life to so many other pieces?

    And dressing to please yourself - there's no other way really. Like you, finding people in blogs, like Suzanne and Sheila, and now you, gives me such a boost. It's just fabric on a body but it can be so transformative.

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    1. It's an absolute joy to be able to share these outfits with likeminded women, who understand that simple pleasure of the right dress, worn the right way and how it can be, as you so rightly say, so transformative. Hurrah!
      Anna x

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  4. Lovely outfit and I love all the primary colours.

    xxx

    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Veronica for your lovely positive feedback as always!
      Anna x

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  5. I think there would be nothing wrong with your being known as the floufy red petticoat girl. Keep on wearing it!!! Such an awesome outfit. And I love the glimpse of the back of your hair. You have very pretty hair Ms. Petticoat. It is fog season around here, too. We call it "May Gray"

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    1. I think I can go with Ms Petticoat. We do have little periods when the fog gets stuck over the top of us, but hopefully it will blow away soon. "May Gray" sounds like a bit of a regular event...
      Anna x

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  6. Ah, the floufy underskirt returns! I adore this wonderfully colourful outfit, Anna! And don't you just have the tiniest waist ever? Wow, so lovely. I agree - I feel so much more myself and so less alone when I know there are amazingly whackadoo ladies all over the world like me (note that Suzanne, Melanie and I are all Canadian, so what does that say??)! Thank you so much for the double-shout-out - you are a doll.

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    1. Hello again Sheila. I think clever dressing is maybe more the truth of the matter re the tiny waist, but thank you anyway x Canada is such a huge country - have you ladies ever managed a meet up? There's a UK bloggers meet up in London next week, but that's too far for me to pop over to. See you soon x
      Anna

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  7. There's colourful as in like a clown, there's colourful as in being immaculately joyous and carefree. And you, my friend, certainly reign beautifully in the latter.

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    1. Dearest Sheela, you're so kind. Colour is truly my thing, and I'm so pleased that it conveys my joyful nature x
      Anna

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  8. Wow I love the print on this dress as well! Perfect fit and cut on you and just a delight how you styled it with the red underlayer. Love your leather jacket too... I have a small collection as well.
    Lovely!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comments Jess. I have been watching your leather jacket collection grow too (with only the tiniest twinge of envy!)x
      Anna

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  9. LOVE it! What an amazing dress ANYWAY, let alone adding the amazing red petticoat!! And it's probably all the blue in the dress and tights etc heightening my blue sensors,but there was really a TARDIS-like boat behind you!!!!!
    x

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    1. Hahaha, that's hilarious about the Tardis-boat. Wait til I tell the guy who owns it! Am heading over to see you now x
      Anna

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  10. Such a great dress - I love the print & colors! And the petticoat adds so much fun!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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    1. Thanks Andrea. That's exactly what this petticoat does - it adds an element of fun! I feel joyful for the whole day x
      Anna

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