Summer show: 4 of 6

I can hardly believe that we're more than half way through the run of our summer shows already. Polly and I are in the flow of hanging a new show, hosting the opening night party, selling and packing the work ready to dispatch and then before we know it, it's time to take it all down and start again. Details of the work for this particular show are here. Nick Botting, Rosemary Trestini and Gary Long have all been inspired by the islands so do take a look at the link to see the resulting works. And an opening night couldn't take place without my team of lovely assistants, so take a bow, Ruth, Polly and Max -


We rallied outside the gallery for our obligatory photo shoot and the weather put on its blustery best just to add a bit of interest to the shots. As skirts flapped and flew, we grabbed and clamped down what we could amidst shrieks of laughter.










The dress of the day for me is a small mending success by way of my new found sewing skills. I bought this (H&M) frock which was brand new (rrp £79.99) but due to the broken zip was retailing at £7.99. These brand goods are coming through a Truro charity shop that is in receipt of their "rejects" the best of which my daughter and I scoop up from time to time. My sewing teacher would be proud at my efforts. I carefully unstitched the broken zip, and lovingly pinned the new one in before machining it in place. The skirt has a nude lining as far as the knee, so looks more racy than it actually is. And that's it - four exhibitions down, two to go! 

The dress, as I say, is from H&M, the gold beaded top is so old that I can't recall where I bought it, the shoes are from Primark, handbag is Accessorize (again, very old though), necklace comes from Magpie Vintage, nude ring is from Boots and yellow ring is Martin James (airport stock).

This week I'll be linking with
Cherie of Style Nudge

Anna x

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  1. That is the perfect sexy/demure mix, Anna.
    I LOVE that dress....just like the very popular Selfportrait designs.
    Your layered styling is perfect, and nude/buff/taupe is the perfect partner for a bold yellow.
    Loving this look.
    XXX

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    1. So now I'll have to look up the Selfportrait designs Samantha. I'm no good at following trends or often knowing exactly what's in fashion. My style is just instinctively my own, fuelled by the luck of what I come across in the charity shops of the moment. Thanks for all the lovely compliments especially sexy/demure thing!
      Anna x

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  2. What a smashing outfit! I'm drooling over that necklace. I must pin this and try to DIY a necklace like that of my own.

    You are looking HOT lady!

    bisous
    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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    1. I'm sure you could make a great necklace like this Suzanne. These ones are all a mix of vintage pieces topped up with modern day pearls etc. Let me see it when you're done. Thanks for the compliments too x
      Anna

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  3. What a gorgeous mix of taupe and yellow - I will have to try this! You look hott hott hott in this, Anna!

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    1. The taupe is more gold in real life, but whatever, I'll take all your lovely feedback with grace x
      Anna

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  4. Hello from Belfast! You look Amazing! That dress reminds me of one by Self Portrait that I really loved! Pretty you!!x

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    1. Oh my goodness, I really can't call myself a fashionista if I'm so out of the loop here! I promise to look up these Self Portait ones next time I get two minutes to rub together. Hope the cruise is living up to expectations. Will see you on Friday. Heck, what shall I wear for my first bloggers meet up?
      Anna x

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  5. You look the epitome of a summer evening, Anna with your adorable bag so complimenting the gold top and then that yellow dress - va va voom!

    I love it when the wind can create some fantastic shots! I love the two of the skirt of the dress being whipped around. Wonderful.

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  6. Thanks for all your lovely comments Jacqueline. Such is the joy of outdoor photography giving these fab, unorchestrated shots! I was particularly pleased with the beaded bag matching up so well with the top, so thanks for noticing x
    Anna

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