Late November, mid-week, and grey weather all sound like the perfect recipe for a touch of the miseries. But check out what's been lurking in my draft box... Polly and Anna's midweek madness!
This shaggy dress/tunic was featured on recent Ping Pong Post see here. And the blouse/boots combo was featured for the first time here. All together, I think they make beautiful music which is why I can be seen doing a fair bit of shimmying to the Charleston beat.
I sometimes wonder if it's fitting for a woman of my age to be gadding about like this - but then I can't imagine being another version of me either. I work hard, play hard and do enjoy life to the hilt. I'd like to think that this little corner of the blogsphere brings some joy and maybe some inspiration to you lovely ladies who like me are chugging along nicely towards your 60's with a spring in your step and love in your hearts. Do take a moment in your day to express your own midweek madness - you have my full permission!
Outfit details - dress: H&M, blouse: Next, boots: ASOS, tights: old, bangles and rings: charity shop, necklace: Magpie and Butterfly, rose gold watch: Michael Kors.
My office window overlooks New Grimsby bay, scene of so many beautiful sunsets at anytime of year. Here's one from a couple of days ago for my dear friend Angela to keep her going until her next visit.
Anna x
lovely outfit and very inspiring attitude, that's a perfect récipe to cheer up my midweek!. you look gorgeous and I love particularly your boots, and your cool flapper style!, such a great tunic and fabulous mixed prints and textures!
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Dear Monica, thanks so much for all of your lovely comments. These boots are my current favourites, so I'm having to pace myself with their exposure on the blog - I have another outfit all ready and waiting but will hang on for another week or so!
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Anna
Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous sunset! And screw what people think about you gadding about in ANYTHING - you look beautiful and fun and fabulous and absolutely inspiring, Anna! I love this crazy shaggy tunic thing.
ReplyDeleteShiela thanks for your constant support - I love having you on team Anna x The crazy shaggy tunic is such fun, and I could easily see you doing something equally wild with it too.
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Anna
Life is way too short for only seriousness Anna!!
ReplyDeleteAnd really, let's talk about this outfit is full of fun, texture & inspiration! Especially with those booties!!
jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jodie you're so right. Sometimes we just have to let our hair down. Thanks for all your lovely comments. And I've still got my other jacquard booties to show you with that very different look yet to come...
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Anna
Gorgeous, gorgeous sunset.
ReplyDeleteI like this outfit; I couldn't wear it I'd look like a box on legs! The outfit looks lovely on you and I love the paisley tights; very unusual.
I've bought myself a pair of floral boots from E bay - can't wait for them to arrive!
Have a good week
Veronica
Ah, you noticed the paisley tights then? I thought that was a cute little touch.
DeleteGood for you to have ventured into the floral trend - now I can't wait to see them too!
Have a lovely week my dear x
Anna
I wish this would have been a video because you're clearly having fun rockin this shaggy chique tunic. The boots are perfect and I'm now on the lookout for some paisley tights of my own. This fringey bit of fabulousness clearly struck a chord with you, because you wear it really well Anna!
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I'm not sure I'm ready to enter the world of YouTube and Vlogging quite yet Judy. So pleased that I've inspired you to seek out some paisley tights - a girl can never have too much paisley in my opinion. I love your descriptions of shaggy chique and fringey fabulousness x
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Anna
That's such a fun outfit, Anna! The tunic makes me smile, and I love the boots. And what fabulous tights! They really add so much interest!
ReplyDeleteI think it's so important to dress like "us." It's not about age or what we are "supposed to wear," but about what feels right!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Thanks Andrea for your lovely comments. I'm glad you enjoyed this bit of fashion fun, and I think you're right about dressing as "us". The daily ritual of trying on, mixing and matching, are indeed about finding what feels right, and then I'm ready to face the world with a smile on my face.
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Anna
I love this outfit and I am definitely hearing some fabulous music ! That shaggy tunic is a stunning piece, and i love the blouse underneath too. Those boots !!! :) LOVE. This is a fun and inspiring outfit, thanks so much for sharing this!
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Dear Elle, thanks for dropping by again. Sometimes you just need an outfit to lift you out of the blah's, and this is it for me! I was delighted how it all gelled, each item adding, but none out shining the others. I'm so pleased you loved it too.
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Anna
Love it! Love it! Love it! Dance whenever you want. No apologies needed! Also, I appreciate the change of background and showing that hill and the stone houses. So pretty! I love seeing your village!
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Thanks so much for your feedback Julia. I live in a such a tiny community that I suppose it impacts on me in all sorts of ways, one of which is my fear of looking like the village idiot! If I lived in a big city no-one would blink an eye at me and how I dress, but hey I'm very happy to have this a downside of living in this island paradise.
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Anna
Fab-u-lous darrrling!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thank you x
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Very interesting stylization :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks x
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This looks so fun! I love that you layered a bright pattern under the fuzzy dress. Those boots are fabulous! If only i could wear a higher heel! I do love the color of this dress, very creative Anna! :-)
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jess xx
www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
So kind of you Jess. I think this colour combination would work beautifully against your auburn hair too. And yes, it's a pity about the height of these heels. I wonder if there's something similar in the marketplace that are lower?
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Anna
That view....
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE these photos! You look so cool and fun, yes, keep on shimmying!!x