September's shift

And suddenly it's September! Not only September, but according to the weather guys, we're now in autumn. Well, just hang on there! I'm so not ready to pack up my summer clothes yet. In my world, summer continues until the weather breaks and that's usually October here on the islands. Expect prolonged periods of sleeveless tops, drifting into summer frocks with outbreaks of bare legs and the occasional silky jumpsuit in this corner of the UK. Any isolated areas of raincoats or heavier wet weather gear will not be making it onto the blog this month, oh no.










I wore this shift dress to work yesterday in an attempt to style a shift without looking like I'm off to a wedding. Maybe it's ended up looking more like a clubbing outfit this time? As you can tell I'm pretty extreme in my judgements of myself - my protective instinct I'm afraid, to say the worst thing before anyone else gets the chance to. A terrible insight into my psyche at this time of the morning, but let's not open that particular can of worms today eh? I do in fact like this combo of matchy-matchy bag and shoes with my default setting of pattern clashing to give it my own stamp of approval.

I wish you all a happy Friday and hope that you have a great weekend. I'll leave you with a couple of images from my Instagram this week showing the view from my backgarden one evening as the sun set and the other from the deck at the Ruin Beach Cafe where I joined Sasha and Polly for cocktails. These islands are idyllic during the summer, hence my inablility to give up on my favourite season despite what the the forecasters say.

Dress from F&F at Tesco (old), shoes and bag by Roland Cartier (thrifted), sunglasses by Quay Australia and all jewellery thrifted.



Anna x

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  1. Lovely, lovely, lovely! I love the matching shoes and bag, too. very elegant, Anna.. The seashell pendant is very appropriate!

    Have a great weekend - we leave Ireland on Sunday for home.

    Veronica

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    1. Hello Veronica! I look forward to hearing all your news of the summer in Ireland. Thanks for your comments. I really like a shift dress, but think they can be oversmart if there's such a thing. Wishing you a fab weekend too!
      Anna x

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  2. I love shift dresses and it never occurred to me that they were "wedding gear" - I think they just look stunning. BTW, wow, I am just in huge admiration for your rockin' bod, Ms. Anna! I love the leopard accessories, and that seashell necklace. Have a fab weekend!

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    1. Thanks for your vote of confidence Sheila. I have quite a few shift dresses, but always feel a bit overdone in them, so don't post them on the blog often. This one has a bit of stretch in it so is very forgiving. Have a great weekend too x
      Anna

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  3. I'm a big fan on the shift dress...especially when you have a rocking body like you! I think it shows off your assets beautifully! I'm very keen on the colours here as well.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. You're very kind Suzanne. We have to work with what we've got and I'm lucky to have an hourglass figure as a start. And, I'm pretty active too which helps! Glad you like this one today x
      Anna

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  4. Whoa! That dress fits you perfectly. Is it because of the simple style of a shift dress that you associate it with elegance/weddings? I think this style can fit any occasion depending on your attitude. Drinks on the restaurant patio, shopping around town... It all goes. I feel like you are in control.

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    1. Great advice Melanie. I don't know why I have the prejudice against the simple shift. You're right, I am in control, but every time I look at these spread out on my bed my default setting it to be smart. I do love the challenge it keeps throwing at me. Next time I've got to crack a shift dress, dressed down.
      Anna x

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