Saturday quickie

I don't often post on a Saturday, but this bank holiday weekend is a bit of a jumble with no post from me on Sunday, but a new feature is coming along on Monday. I won't spoil the surprise, but suffice to say that it's a new joint feature which will make a regular appearance on the 1st of every month.  

















I think that the only new piece here is the plether top which I bought earlier on this month in Harrogate. I'm sure you've seen the rest before. The lace peplum top is a summer favourite of mine as are these wedge sandals which elevate me to giddy heights for the day (and are unbelievably comfortable too thanks to the soft straps). I wore the culottes last summer (see here) when they gave me a bit of a confidence crisis. This time, thanks to lots of lovely comments from my readers, I decided to just wear the blooming things and get on with it, and as if by magic I felt so much happier in them. I think the important thing about wide cropped trousers like these is to get the rest of the outfit in the right proportions. The fitted top is shape defining and the peplum frill gives rear coverage as well as adding an extra feminine touch. It's the first time I've worn this as a complete ensemble and I like it. Hurrah!



Details - culottes: Jean Muir, shoes: New Look, plether top: H&M, peplum top: H&M, rings: old, necklace: gift, sunglasses: Quay Australia.

See you on Monday!
Anna x

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  1. I love the pleather top over the lace peplum - so pretty, and such a good idea! The culottes are swell, as are the ginormous sandals (I put back a pair of Coach ones very similar today, due to a ripped strap). Awesome, Anna!

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    1. This is one of those outfits that could be totally fabulous or totally terrible, so thank goodness it worked. Glad you approve Shiela.

      Have a fab week x
      Anna

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  2. This is a very "architectural" fashion design Anna. At first I wasn't sure. The last picture is SO flattering and convinced me that the outfit is a winner. You really look great in thsee pieces. I'm guessing that you got lots of compliments on it.

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    1. Polly is my tester for these new outfits and she loved it, so that was a great start to my day and helped to set the tone. I like the last shot too as it shows how it makes me feel in this, if you get what I mean.

      Anna x

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  3. I love everything about this outfit Anna .The pleather crop top works perfectly over the lacey top with those wide leg pants and wedges. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Thanks Jill, I'm glad you like it. I wonder if it's something you'd wear yourself? I only ask as I appreciate your ecclectic style.

      Anna x

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  4. You've got a great eye for proportion;the culottes go so well with the rest of the outfit because it's fitted. Great colours too.

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    1. Thanks Gail. These culottes have given me grief en route to this success today. I have quite a few photo shoots to prove how difficult they have been for me to style, mostly due to my height I think. This success is all the sweeter because of that though.

      Anna x

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  5. You look fab in those culottes Anna. They look awful on me so I'm very envious here! Love the pleather top and how it's all styled too.
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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    1. I somehow think we're about the same height Laurie? I'm 5ft 4.5in although the big shrink has started because I used to be 5.5! Culottes are wonderful when they work and terrible when they don't eh?

      Anna x

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  6. lovely outfit, and I think you look fabulous in those culottes!, you created a really flattering ensemble, with that cool top and the lace blouse poking out, looking like a péplum! I love everything!
    besos

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  7. I love this layered look, Anna, gorgeous! xx

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