Summer show 25th July

So here we are, already at the end of the month with our final July show, and I can't understand where the time has gone. Do you feel the same? Perhaps the lack of what feels like consistent summer weather hasn't helped. Anyway, let's take a look at what we got up to last night shall we?


Heather, Polly and Ruth were still smiling at the end of the evening, despite it being one of the busiest yet. On the right is our attending artist, Iona Sanders, who managed to get across to the island for her opening night at the gallery. Iona spent the night chatting to clients resulting in her selling two beautiful paintings which was a great start to her show. See the full line up of our July shows here.









My outfit comprises of a vintage dress that was a charity shop scoop for £9, gold sandals from H&M, the bracelet is green amethyst and was a present from my husband when we were in Morocco, the large brown ring is from TK Maxx and the other rings were from a charity shop.


Iona and I had a farewell squeeze before we said goodnight. My job is a wonderful way of meeting people and making new friends and Iona is not only a talented artist, but also a lovely new chum. 

Coming up soon on the blog is a special edition of The Black Trouser Challenge, followed by Anna meets... (yes I know I promised this previously, but it's nearly finished now) and the 5Over50 collective will be rallying soon with our next challenge "Orange is the new black" - the most difficult part of this challenge will be to decide which orange outfit I feature as it's almost a daily occurrence for me at this time of year!

My trip to the mainland yeilded a fabulous haul, but I'm afraid it's already packed/squashed into my wardrobe. Things are full-on at work during the exhibition period and I really didn't have time to do the usual bed-spread. If this causes huge disappoinment to you, then leave me a comment and I'll drag it out for a quick photoshoot. If I say that I bought 18 pairs of shoes and boots, then you'll get an idea of how good the shopping was. Sasha steered me through the best of the summer sales and yes, I descended on my usual charity shops too. According to the masters of retail therapy we're already in need of our autumn clothes, hence this shedding of all of the summer fripperies. Well, I'm ever hopeful that summer will just be taking a breather and is about to return with gusto and therefore I'll be needing all things, floaty, flowery and lightweight in readiness for the next heatwave. And if not, then at least I'm all stocked up for next summer! New swimsuits and a bikini have me all primed for more beach shoots too...

Anna x

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  1. I'm looking forward to our challenge Anna. Although I have no idea what I'm going to wear yet! The dress looks stunning and I love the ring! I would be in my element having the excuse to occasionally dress up for evenings. xx
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    1. I know how fortunate I am having a job that allows me to dress up day and night. All the excessive shopping can be wiped away with this as and excuse.

      This forthcoming challenge will be my favourite so far Laurie. I wear orange at least twice a week at this time of year and so have too many options waiting in the wings! Good luck and see you soon.

      Anna x

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  2. What a stunner of a dress! And you too, lovely lady! You such a glamour gal! Everyone looks amazing - glad the shows are doing so well.

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    1. Thank you my lovely! We're all bearing up very well so far x

      Anna

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  3. As soon as I saw that dress I knew it was vintage! Hooray! It is just stunning on you.

    That neckline and the bow details are extras you can expect only with vintage. Can't wait to see the other vintage pieces you picked up.

    I think you buy more shoes and boots than me and I have a shop! Haha!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Ah, the joys of vintage eh? And yes, I did find a few other special pieces which you'll see in due course. What can I say in my defense about all those shoes? That some days I change shoes three times a day perhaps? Or maybe that I just LOVE shoes!

      Anna x

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  4. You are a golden goddess in this vintage dress. The fabric is really special and all textural which I love!
    You really are a shoe collector and I must admit that since i began following you and other bloggers my own shoe interest has intensified. I have a "thing" for boots for sure.

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    1. Thanks so much for your lovely comments Jude.

      I think the wonderful thing about shoes is the transformational effects they have; even when I'm having a blah day, a fat day, a fed up day, there will always be a pair of shoes/boots that work their magic on me.

      Anna x

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