As suggested by... Emily

Emily has been a regular reader since the blog started, sending me the odd comment on facebook when she particularly likes something. She has asked that I feature the jacket that's shown on my Anna's Island Style facebook page as I've not worn it for a while. Emily, I'm delighted to oblige, especially as the temperatures here are just beginning to cool down now. Mornings are feeling much more autumnal, but by lunchtime I often have to change my entire outfit as I've pitched it wrong for the greenhouse environment that is our Westerly facing gallery. As the afternoon sun creeps around to shine in the windows, Polly and I start to glow. It's all about adding layers at this time of year and therefore the jacket fits in very well Emily.





The purple dress is new and seems to work so well with the structured jacket. I love the flirty skirt, and the ditsy pattern play against the jacket pattern is also great fun.







Apologies to you if you've been checking out the blog for this post since Sunday. I encountered Internet problems on Friday as I was packing to leave for the mainland and eventually had to just walk away. However, I can report that my weekend was full of little highlights, including some rather lovely charity shopping, swimming in the Art Deco Jubilee pool in Penzance with my daughter, and also a one-off photo shoot with an artist friend... All of this will be covered on the blog in due course.

Thank you Emily for this month's suggestion. If any of your out there would like me to feature your favourite piece again, please do get in touch by your method of choice - via the comment box, email, facebook, instagram whatever - I'd love to have your ideas. 

Jacket S'NOB, dress is H&M (thrifted), shoes Topshop, handbag NW3, watch is thrifted, perspex rings were a gift, necklace is old.

I'll be linking with these lovely ladies this week -
Cherie of Style Nudge
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb



Anna x

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29 comments

  1. Lovely dress! I really like how the colour and patterns play together in this outfit. Very pretty! Good call, Emily!

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    1. Thanks Sheila. The yellow and purple are a new combination for me, but I must admit I really like them too. Have a good week x
      Anna

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  2. Well,I really do think you do yellow magnificently! Yellow and navy print are a match made in heaven!x

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    1. Yellow is a big favourite of mine Kezzie. The dress is purple, but I know how different computers show the colours up in their own way. I still think that they are a match made in heaven though, so you're right! Enjoy your week x
      Anna

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  3. What a cute jacket, and I love it with the dress.
    Nora
    www.jacketsociety.com

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    1. I'm glad you like the jacket Nora, and yes, I think it's pretty cute too. The dress works so well as a counterpoint to the stucture of the jacket don't you think? Thanks for dropping by x
      Anna

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  4. This is more terrific pattern mixing Anna! I really love this pairing and I hope it's OK to say "You look like a proper English lady" I have no idea EXACTLY what that phrase might mean in English culture but I think it fits (at least from a Midwestern U.S. woman's point of view!) You look smashing!

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    1. Hahaha Marilee, I love that comment. If I do look like a proper English lady, then that's fine and dandy with me. The fact that I'm actually Scottish is what's made me laugh. I love tweeds, tartan and brogues and you'll see more of these are we descend into the winter months, when I celebrate my Celtic roots big time. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. It's lovely to hear from you again Marilee x
      Anna

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  5. That jacket is totally amazing - love it - and the way you've put the outfit together is just so good. The colour combo is terrific!

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    1. Thank you Penny for your lovely feedback. It's great to have a new reader. I'm rather pleased with this combo too and am delighted that you approve x
      Anna

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  6. What a fab find that watch was. Goes perfect with the jacket that is one of this year's "in" colours x
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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    1. Dear Laurie, so good of you to clue me up on the latest "in" colours. You know me so well - I dance to the beat of my own drum and love that this means I occasionally hit a trend by chance! The watch was a lucky find last year in a charity shop in Exmouth. I still love it even though it no longer works. Great to hear from you again x
      Anna

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  7. I like everything in your outfit! The dress and the jacket are relly nice together both for the colour and the shape...
    I always like the floral theme and so I am in love with your necklace!!

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    1. Hi Dan. Thanks for all your lovely comments. The necklace is really pretty, but I keep forgetting about it once I've packed it away again. The colours were perfect for this outfit weren't they?
      Anna

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  8. Purple and yellow together working so well. I have a navy jacket with a very similar pattern to your dress. maybe some yellow to brighten it up. I've been away so have a few posts to catch up on.
    Tessa xx

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    1. I always think yellow is a great lift for any outfit. I often just lay a few random coloured items onto the bed to see if any of them spark against each other. It's surprising the new combinations you can find that way. Glad to hear from you again x
      Anna

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  9. Emily made a great choice, Anna. It's a beautiful jacket and it goes perfectly with the dress. I love the matching shoes, bag and chunky necklace. A really lovely outfit that looks wonderful on you!

    Enjoy your week

    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. It's so good to have your presence back on the blog again Veronica. I do appreciate your positive and supportive comments. Glad you like this ensemble. Have a great week too x
      Anna

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  10. Lovely "light vintage" dress and beautiful colours in this stylization. :)

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    1. Welcome to my blog and thank you for your kind comments. I'm delighted that you've taken the time to visit x
      Anna

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  11. Another look of yours I would gladly steal...including all those fabulous accessories!

    Cannot wait to see what treasures you bought!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Yes, Suzanne, I could easily see you in this outfit too. Am beavering away at the post to cover my weekend's antics. Hope to schedule it soon!
      Anna x

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  12. Emily had a great idea! This jacket looks so smart with the purple dress. Thanks for linking, xo

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. So kind of you Patti! This seems to be a popular combo with other readers too. Have a great week x
      Anna

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  13. What a fabulous jacket, Anna. And such a beautiful watch, I love it. Your whole outfit sings... xx

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    1. The jacket was a charity shop find some time ago and it a real favourite of mine. And that adorable watch was a gift from my husband when we were on holiday earlier this year. Thanks for your lovely feedback x
      Anna

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  14. Thank you for visiting my blog www.iameverywoman.eu :). My blog is devided into 3 different parts, one of them 'Methamorphosies' is where my models present new ideas suggested by me. Then there is a part called 'Variety fair' where I sometimes write some articles and the main part 'Stylizations' is where my friend B. and I show our outfits. :) Your stylization presented here is just great. I think that you are the best in joining different colours and patterns. I think your little jacket is ever so cute and the dress romantic. The accessories in yellow perfectly go with other parts of your idea. Beautiful. Best regards - Margot :)

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    1. Thank you Margot for dropping by and leaving a comment. I enjoyed your varied blog as it has such a lot to offer. Thank you for your feedback - so very kind. Wishing you a lovely weekend x
      Anna

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