Keeping it simple

My regular readers will know that I like to keep mixing things up. I'm a bit of a chameleon who likes to be unpredictable. In all honesty, I suppose my clothes are my armour, but I think that's true for all of us. We present the image we want the world to see, who we want to portray, the side of our personality we want to project on that particular day. Today's outfit maybe shows an understated look where it doesn't have to have all bells and whistles to say volumes about me. By keeping it simple I'm in a different zone, feeling a bit Zen.

I bought this top on my recent shopping expedition to Truro see the full story here. It's a M&S top found in a charity shop and I've paired it with an H&M skirt which again came from a charity shop. Both were brand new with labels on, which is the best kind of find of course. I'd bought the skirt in April, but hadn't managed to match it up with anything in my wardrobe. When I came across the top I knew it was perfect, as despite it looking a tad like a crop top, the pencil skirt is very high waisted and therefore the two were made for each other. I often have to play the waiting game with charity shop purchases. I try not to rush into searching for the right thing to co-ordinate with something else, as it invariably means paying full price for something that may only be worn for a special occasion and never come into play again. When I was younger I was much more impatient, driven by needing it now and fuelled by a sense of urgency. Patience seems to be a bonus of the ageing process, and I say hurrah for that.

The final mention has to be of this fab new nailpolish "Breakfast in bed" by Rimmel. Much as I've been harping on about being patient, I have to say that when it comes to waiting for my polish to dry, I'm hopeless! Thank goodness the market is flooded with 60 second polish, as that's about as long as I can hang about in the mornings, blowing and dithering around, trying to pick things up by my fingertips and still managing to smear the blessed stuff. I love this icecream coloured shade and think it's spot on for today's outfit.

The last elements of my ensemble are shoes by Nine West (these are a peep-toe version), handbag (no brand) and yes, from a charity shop, as are the silver rings.

This week I'll be linking with

Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb

Patti of Not Dead Yet Style

Jess of Elegantly Dressed And Stylish

Cherie of Style Nudge

I'll make my apologies in advance for the sporadic blogging that may have to take place over the next two months. We're into our summer period now at the gallery and that means we host one exhibition every ten days. It's a huge challenge, yet great fun too for Polly and I. However I think I may have to post outfits without my usual chit chat, or at least less so, as I'm a bit time-poor. I ask that you still pop by, drop a comment in the box and please don't desert me! I'll be responding and posting as best as I possibly can. And to those whose blogs I visit, apologies if I'm not the regular visitor I'd like to be. Have a great week and see you all on Wednesday.

Anna x