Day off, down time.

I'm aware that I may come across as spending my every waking minute dolled up, but that's so not the case. At the end of a working day I love to kick off my heels and get into something comfy. My alter ego is slouchy, snuggly, duvet-loving and the exact opposite to the hard working, sea swimming, dressed up self you normally see. On my day off, it's good to dress down and show that I'm not at work which is important when you live and work only 50m apart. My favourite item to chill out in has to be these flowy, floaty trousers with a cute tie front. I bought them in New Zealand, in Russell, on the Bay of Islands on the North Island in what I think they call an "op shop" - our version of a charity shop. I wore them endlessly on that holiday as the loose, unstructured fit was perfect for our camper van lifestyle. They look great over a swimsuit too.










Even though it's my day off, I still like to inject a bit of colour and fun into my outfit. The pattern clash is divine with these separates too, made all the more perfect by the addition of these playful rings and nail polish. Even my espadrilles add another dimension to the pattern play, yet the colours all are in total harmony to me. The top is new and has been sitting on the sidelines since I bought it in Sicily when we were on our cruise in Feb see here. It's a vintage piece that was part of a huge find from an eccentric lady who had collected clothes over decades, but never wore them, just had them housed in her dressing room, waiting. When she died, her sister took boxes and boxes of beautiful pieces,still in tissue to the store. The shop owner thinks this came from the swinging 60's. Needless to say, I love it.

Trousers and top (see above). Shoes are from TK Maxx (brand is Giamo these are similar). Rings and pink bangle are gifts, silver bangle is charity shopped. My summer favourite nail polish is Rita Ora by Rimmel in Tangerine Tent.

Linking with
Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should Be Fun


Footnote
As I publish this today I'll be getting ready for my first ever bloggers meet up. Kezzie of KezzieAG is coming to the islands on a cruise. We hope to meet up and tour the Abbey Garden, whereupon she would like to join me for a sea swim (note to Suzanne: this was Kezzie's suggestion not mine). With any luck I'll have some photos to show you on Sunday. Until then, have a great weekend!

Anna x

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  1. What a nice combination of prints and colours, Anna! Both the top and the trousers fit you perfectly...very nice accessories too...
    P.s.
    I would be glad to see you and Kezzie in your next Post!!

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    1. Lovely to hear from you again Dan and thanks for all the compliments. Kezzie and I had a great day together. However, I have a plan for our post which may delay things. It'll be coming soon, I promise! Have a good weekend x
      Anna

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  2. I thought the print of the jumpsuit you wore in your last post was mindful of what summer is all about but these two prints are really special. I've always loved hot pink and orange together and the print in the blouse is SO brilliantly unique!
    You are very daring in combining the prints but I think you've begun to convince me that they belong together.
    I'll bet you're a lot of fun Anna!! I'm envious of your upcoming blogger meet up. Hope to see lots of fun pictures soon!

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    1. Hello again Marilee! I'm delighted to hear that I'm winning you over re the print mixing. I think it's something that once you start you'll see not only how easy it is, but yes is definitely fun too. Fun is my mission on the blog - life can be pretty challenging sometimes so it's great to have this cyber-bolt-hole to retreat to and create my own little world to share and hopefully entertain friends. Kezzie was such a lovely lady to meet, exactly as how she comes across on her blog. I'm just waiting for some more info back from her to expand my post and do her justice, so it may not be posted on Sunday. Keep an eye out though as it's coming soon x
      Anna

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  3. I thought the print of the jumpsuit you wore in your last post was mindful of what summer is all about but these two prints are really special. I've always loved hot pink and orange together and the print in the blouse is SO brilliantly unique!
    You are very daring in combining the prints but I think you've begun to convince me that they belong together.
    I'll bet you're a lot of fun Anna!! I'm envious of your upcoming blogger meet up. Hope to see lots of fun pictures soon!

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  4. Wow, I am in love with that gorgeous top - what a wonderful find! How did you resist buying the entire collection? I find this colour combo very harmonious and warm - your nails and rings really make it for me. Wonderful! Anna, good thing you and I don't live closer together - I think we'd be raiding each other's closets or just playing dress-up all day. I adore your style (also, rocking abs, lady! Holy, you are fit).

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    1. The store was the place where I found my beautiful pink/red winter coat too Sheila and the only reason I didn't buy more was because I had given myself a budget in euros to spend in every port and the whole day's allowance went here. I could have bought so much more I can assure you. This is one of my favourite outfits of the moment. It's more the real me, rather than the at work version if you get what I mean. And yes, I often think what fun it would be to play dress-up at your house! One day perhaps? My husband would love to visit Canada sometime before we become a couple of oldies, so you never know. Thanks for all the lovely compliments x
      Anna

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  5. Well thank you Dawn Lucy for the inspiration - I would never have considered it as a valid post without seeing yours. I probably ought to have added a link or at least given you a name check, sorry! However, I do have another similar one in the pipeline so will give you a shout out then x
    Anna

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  6. I had to go and put my sunglasses on to read this post, Anna, you're fairly popping out of my screen! Those trousers are incredible and I love those cheeky patterned espadrilles.
    I can't wait to read about your meet up with Kezzie. Her blog was one of the earliest I stumbled across when I started reading blogs and I still read and enjoy it. So excited to see you two together!

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

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    1. Apologies Jacqueline as I seem to have missed this from you. I suppose I ought to have put out a sunglasses alert at the top of this post. The trousers are my summer favourites and I'll be sad to pack them away soon. Kezzie was such a sweetheart - very kind, well mannered, and so easy to get on with. Thanks for keeping on commenting even though I'm a bit rubbish in replying!
      Anna x

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  7. Gorgeous with the pattern of the pants. Love how vibrant a pink and orange combo really is! So gorgeous with the rings and nails too, love matchy matchy! Xx

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    1. Thanks for all your lovely compliments. Sometimes I hit on an outfit that is perfectly me and this one says all the right things.
      Anna x

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  8. Loving those rings and polish combination!!!!
    Fabulous!!!!
    I have a real soft spot for orange and pink and this outfit ROCKS!
    XXX
    Sam
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    1. Thanks Samantha. I too am partial to pink and orange and couldn't resist the nailpolish to offset these crazy rings. Such a fun outfit for a day off - glad you enjoyed it too x
      Anna

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