...and the second one

Following on from Friday's post I said I wanted to show you another summer outfit and this is it. Somehow this splendid orange and fuchsia ensemble was overlooked in the flurry that was July, which I can only put down to the fact that our summer exhibitions had me on the run.


Nothing here is new, but that doesn't mean it's not worthy of showing. I've had the skirt for yonks, maybe more than 10 years and I think it may have come from Dorothy Perkins. I'm one of those sensitive skinned types who always snips the labels out at the first sign of an itch. Not much good if you're a blogger with a poor memory though!


The handbag was a charity shop find from last summer I fancy - a perfect match for today's outfit.





These sandals are pre-loved, but couldn't be more a more perfect match for the skirt, don't you think?


And this'll be me singing as I do my spinning around.


The clothes chaos still continues at home this weekend as I do battle with far too many boxes and suitcases that have been evacuated from Sasha's bedroom now that she's home again. I must have gradually taken over every cupboard and wardrobe of hers, but done it so slowly that I didn't really notice. Under her bed offered a wonderful space for storage too, so you can imagine the bedlam that remains as she is now tidily ensconced in her rightful place. So today I will continue with my seasonal changeover and hope to pack up what's left to stash in the loft. With my summer clothes neatly stored away I will be forced to look to tweeds and brocades, brogues and boots, fair isles and fluffy sweaters, gilets and jackets, furs and coats for my inspiration. I'm sure the transition into autumn will be much easier when I actually find some suitable pieces to wear. I've already come across a pair of cowboy boots that have sparked a rather fabulous autumn look - see that later on this week.

Outfit details - skirt: Dorothy Perkins, shoes: Laundry by Shelli Segal, top by M&S, handbag: no brand, sunglasses: Sainsbury's, all jewellery either gifts or pre-loved.



Anna x

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  1. I love pink and orange. So joyful!

    I won't be making the change over to winter clothes for a bit yet. It is still unusually hot here. I have my fingers crossed that with any luck we will skip winter this year. Ha! Might as well plan on winning the lottery.

    Suzanne

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    1. These colours do say Joy, don't they? My plans came to a halt by mid-day when the sun burst through the clouds making it seem totally crazy to pack the last of the summer fripperies away. It's stale mate now.

      Anna x

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  2. Oh Anna I hope you won't completely deprive us of magnificent and joyous pops of colour in the dreary winter months! Orange and pink can look so great together. Your sandals blend so perfectly!

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    1. Gail, I'm slightly worried about that prospect too! I think once I've completed the whole process, I'll be taking a good look to see what colours I need to inject to lift the spirits.

      Thank you!
      Anna x

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  3. Adoring these vibrant colours, Anna! I still have one more week in my summer wardrobe, but won't be swapping it over until the following week due to crazy scheduling, but I'm jonesing for fall things so bad!

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    1. I've stopped mid flow with this now due to the arrival of our Indian summer after all. In the meantime, I'm on the lookout for some bright pops of colour to add to my A/W wardrobe.
      Am smiling at the term "jonesing" - please shed some light on this.

      Anna x

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  4. OOOh, Sasha is back! For how long!? I adore this outfit! It is quintessential Anna to me- beautiful details, amazing colours and fits beautifully!x

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    1. Yes, Sasha is home, for how long is the question. She has plans to retrain, regroup, make a plan, enjoy island life and that's just to start with. We're so happy that she's jumped off the treadmill of mainland life for a spell, no matter how short.
      Thanks for your lovely comments, so kind, as always Kezzie!

      Anna x

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  5. What a fantastic colors! I love the accesories you ve picked!

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy! The colours of summer for me.

      Have a lovely week!
      Anna x

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  6. Fuchsia pink and orange? You look like an Irish hedgerow! Only kidding - you look lovely and what a perfect match those lovely sandals are with the trim on the skirt - fabulous!

    xxxx

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    1. The hedgerows in Ireland are so beautiful, I'll not be offended at all Veronica! The shoes just cried out to be matched up with my old skirt, didn't they?

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  7. What a great outfit. Gives me a bolt of energy just looking at it! Your charity shops are something else if you can find a purse like that! It is adorable. Good luck with the boxes and sorting clothes. I don't envy you but I know you'll be pleased when it's done. Have a wonderful week!

    Julia
    www.whenthegirlsrule.com

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    1. Thanks for that Julia. I think charity shops anywhere can surprise us, but you have to have the time to rummage is the answer.
      The boxes are still being moved around in circles and then today the sun shone and I went off to the beach with Sasha - clearly a matter of getting my priorities right!

      Have a lovely week too!
      Anna x

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  8. Love, love these colours together Anna, I wore the same colours for my second eldest daughter's christening some 26years ago! A two piece from Wallis pink and orange strips - I loved it, will have to dig a photo out to remind me of it! x Jacqui
    www.mummabstylish.com

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    1. Thanks Jacqui. Pink and orange are a joyful partnership and it sounds like yours was too. Our children must be about the same ages - mine are 26 and 28 - how did that happen?

      Enjoy your weekend!
      Anna x

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  9. such a refreshing and vitaminic outfit, I love particularly this fuchsia&orange color combo, and you look fabulously elegant and cool wearing your skirt and cute matchy sandals. Lovely accessorizing indeed!
    besos

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    1. I did wonder if these sandals were maybe just too matchy-matchy, but on the other hand I felt obliged to wear them for that very same reason. Does that sound a bit crazy to you? Thanks for all of the lovely comments Monica!

      Anna x

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