Autumn burst of colour

Yes, I've rifled my draft box again to bring you this wonderful burst of colour. Orange is one of my favourite colours, making me feel energetic and bright. As I write this, the outlook here is grey and overcast which is reason enough to bring these photos out. These are my winter shorts, made all the more wearable by the fact that I can add all sorts of crazy tights to add a bit more of a pop - these ones are a heavy denier in a mid purple which may look blue on your screen.











My regulars amongst you may have noticed that I was conspicuous by my absence on Friday, and this could be due to the fact that I paid a fleeting visit to my daughter on the mainland. The couple of days went past in a blur of shopping (Christmas and charity), hair and beauty appointments and catching up with Sasha in the evenings. I'd like to say that I'm flushed with success, but there always seems to be something I forget in these shopping sprees, and this time it was the cards and wrapping paper. So it looks like I'll be online later to remedy that. 

Here's a not very good shot of my loot. The major find has to be the 80's black dress with fabulous gold ruffle hem. I also bought an ostrich leather handbag in fuchsia to match my winter coat, to be featured in close-up soon.


Details of my outfit of the day are - shorts (old): Asos, blouse: eBay, fairisle vest: Ralph Lauren, boots: Asos, tights: old, sunglasses Quay Australia, rings: old.

Linking with -
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Cherie of Style Nudge

Anna x

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  1. So much loot!

    I love you in orange. Funny for years I thought I couldn't wear orange and now it is amongst my favourites.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Golly Suzanne with your hair colour you must look amazing in orange! Can't wait to get styling up some new things...
      Have a great week x
      Anna

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  2. Yes :) it's a real burst of colours !!! Great - cheers Margot :)

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    1. Thanks Margot for dropping by and for your welcome feedback x
      Anna

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  3. How beautifully coordinated you are in your orange and blue! Very cheerful and autumnal. The shorts look more like a short skirt with kick pleat and I really like how you've matched blue tights with the shorts and boots. I love your boots as you know and mine have now arrived; I love them...

    You look to have got some wonderful things on your mainland visit - can't wait to see some of them on your posts.

    Have a great week, Anna

    Veronica

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    1. Veronica this was one of my favourite outfits of the autumn and I've finally gotten round to showing it. I'm so glad you like it too. My shopping spree was fun and it's been great to have all weekend to play around making new outfits ready for photographing.
      I look forward to seeing your floral boots in the near future - will drop by tomorrow x
      Anna

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  4. Anna...I love that you love color too!!
    I think it can make such a difference in our moods and feelings!!
    So yippee for orange!!
    jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. You're so right Jodie. It can make a huge difference to how I feel if I've chosen the wrong colour for the day, but this was a mega cheerful day for me here.
      Thanks for your lovely comments x
      Anna

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  5. Orange is also one of my favorites and is sort of the definitive bright color (don't you think?). I also feel lucky to look good in orange although I look horrible in the close cousin of bright sunflower yellow (go figure).
    You are just stunningly fun in this outfit Anna! It's so exciting and bold but every piece perfect in hue and pattern.
    There is one measure that is troubling me and that is the length of the shorts. I feel like they cut you off in a less than flattering spot. Does the little cuff on them fold down? I'm probably full of beans on this... but just a thought.

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    1. I'm glad we agree that orange is such brilliant colour Judy. As for the length of the shorts, that's fine for you to say. I think they would look much better if my legs were 6 inches longer, but can't see that happening any time soon! That aside, I actually like how my legs look for once as the width of the shorts help my thighs look much less chumfy than usual. The cuff won't be coming down - I'm happy with them as they are, but thanks for the comments anyway x
      Anna

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  6. Anna, I love the orange shirts they are absolute fun and all other elements having the same colour scheme make it really beautiful outfit. And those tights, you are a very brave woman who loves to embrace gold colours and always come looking great
    www.lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Thanks for your comments Anna. This was one of my favourite outfits as I said, and the whole mix of patterns were part of that. The tights were the final bit of fun. Bold, brave or crazy, who can say?
      Anna x

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  7. Hi Anna,
    I discovered your blog through Kezzie. Love your colourful style and seeing your wonderful island... blue skies on a grey December day are so uplifting. I've never visited but my brother has enjoyed many holidays there and adores it.

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    1. Hi Fiona, how lovely to meet you! The island is a real tonic, and seems to draw people into it's magic spell, so I'm not surprised to hear that your brother is one of the many returners. Thanks for your comments and I hope to hear from you again x
      Anna

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  8. I LOVE orange!
    It's a really happy colour and perfect on a cold day.
    This look is bold and beautiful.
    XXX
    Sam

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    1. Bold and beautiful - thanks Samantha! It is indeed a happy colour and is perfect for sharing with others for that very reason.
      Have a fab week x
      Anna

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  9. You absolutely do NOT have chummy legs but your comment about them growing longer was hilarious Ns I was probably full of beans anyway.

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    1. Dear Judy, it's true that I don't have chummy legs, nor do I have chumfy ones! Tis your turn to be hilarious x
      Anna

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    2. Darn auto-correct!
      Angie is a lovely English woman who is usually next to me in Yoga class. This past Monday I caused her to fall right out of "downward dog" telling her about your chumfy thighs! =)

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  10. Love,love these orange shorts, so cheery! And those boots, you know I adore them - so glad to see them out and about. Thanks for linking and have a lovely week, xo

    Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. So kind of you to drop by and leave your kind comments Patti. I fear I may overdo it with these boots soon!
      Wishing you a lovely week too x
      Anna

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  11. Orange and purple are the best combination - I love this outfit with those fabulous booties too! I can't wait to see that black ruffled dress in action, Anna!

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    1. All of these colours are your colours too aren't they Sheila? I've still to find the right accessories for the dress, so it may not get an airing this side of Christmas - will have to do a bit of trying on this weekend.
      Have a fab week x
      Anna

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  12. Sounds like a fun spree and fun time. I am due for eyebrows and manicure, but will go alone this week. Love this combination of purple and orange, it looks great on you and mixed jacquard and your wool vest's print, so much to look at/admire :-)
    Thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesday
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  13. Anna you are so creative. I would never have thought of putting together an outfit like this. The shorts look fantastic on you. Genius xx
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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  14. Loot, loot, loot!!! I love the ruffles!
    Your outfit today is sublime! I adore this combination of pussy blouse and orange beauty!!X

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  15. Winter shorts?!! Ha! I love that. Definitely not an option here but such an item for you to style. I love looking at your loot and I wonder how full your closet must be? I hope you enjoyed (I'm sure you enjoyed) your visit with your daughter! On to catch up with your other posts! Julia xx

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