Let the wind blow!

Today's outft and the sunshine are a heady combination for me. The wind has a brilliant energising effect too, which when added to this pink and orange shirt with its paisley print pattern is a recipe for outright joy - it's enough to make me twirl and even do a little jig. I recall reading a really good piece of advice about buying clothes. The fashion designer in question said to only buy something if it makes you want to do a little dance. I apply that to my daily outfits: I try to find something that makes me do a little jig as I'm getting dressed. This combo certainly did. It's all harmless fun eh?












The blouse was a recent hand-me-down from my daughter, and golly what a treat that was! I'd been secretly coveting this since she bought it couple of years ago. It's from H&M and is a lovely silky material, manmade I'm sure, and is like a synthetic silk. I've paired it with these stretch trousers which are also from H&M, but purchased last year in the spring. I love the slim fit. I'd normally go with my default setting of brogues but wanted to have a longer, leaner look for a change. These high heels in leopard print are a good pattern to work alongside the geometric, mosaic print of the trousers. The cute little handbag finishes off the look.

The shoes and bag were charity shopped, top and trousers are from H&M but no longer in stock, and the jewellery is all charity shopped. Sunglasses are by Quay Australia

Anna x

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  1. I would covet that blouse too - it's amazing, love the colours. Genius pattern-mixing - I bow to you, Anna! Windy days are always fun (except when they cause trees in your front yard to fall over).

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    1. Thanks Sheila - these patterns seemed to gravitate towards each other thanks to the mosaic effect they have in common. Windy, dry and sunny are the perfect combination for me, so inspiring for a bit of dancing!
      And yes, I remember those trees coming down - it was sad (and a might dangerous) for you.
      Have a great week x
      Anna

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  2. ohhhh, you look absolutely gorgeous, love your fun twirling pictures!!, and also love that fabulous color combo and beautiful blouse and printed pants!, it's an outfit I would love to wear and enjoy dancing by myself!
    besos

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    1. Aaah, thank you so much! These colours seem to bring a lot of energy and joy with them - it would be rude not to do a little dance I think.
      Wishing you a lovely week x
      Anna

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  3. I love the blouse and the trousers together, they look lovely on you and the colours are fabulous! You look about six feet tall in your photos - must be the leopard print heels! I have a pair too. but only wear them for about 20 minutes at a time - into the car to the venue and out again!

    Enjoy your dancing

    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes, Veronica, I think the heels make all the difference. That, and the fact that Polly knows how to make me look like an amazon with her clever photography! These heels are surprisingly comfortable, so I did manage to wear them all day long. Don't throw your heels away - as long as you can car-hop they're worth keeping x
      Enjoy your week.
      Anna

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  4. I love the blouse but the star piece is the pair of trousers! Like a beautiful mosaic they are and very unusual and pretty!!x

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    1. Glad you like the get up Kezzie, thanks. And yes, the trousers are pretty awesome aren't they?
      Wishing you a great week x
      Anna

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  5. Totally fun, Anna! Gorgeous, rich, warm colours! Dance, dance, dance!!

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    1. Am delighted that this appeals to you too Elizabeth. It's great to inspire and be inspired x
      Have a lovely week!
      Anna

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  6. You are soooo brave :) joining different patterns and colours and creating a perfect match - it's a true art. Cheers Margot :)

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    1. Margot, that's very kind. I don't see it as brave, I just like to step outside convention and try things out, be a bit inventive I suppose. It's a joy when it works!
      Anna x

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  7. Smashing bright joyous look! I adore the pattern mixing. How fun that you and your daughter can share clothes.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Thanks Suzanne! Yes, at last my daughter and I have similar tastes and can swap clothes - it's a great bonus in our relationship. We love to buy things for each other which is a huge pleasure too.
      Have a great weekend x
      Anna

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  8. You're going to make the sun jealous of your bright and boisterous glow Anna! Dance on girlfriend!!!

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    1. Hahaha! It was a particularly bright outfit wasn't it? Thanks for your lovely comments Judy x
      Anna

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  9. You're going to make the sun jealous of your bright and boisterous glow Anna! Dance on girlfriend!!!

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