Yes, today we mark the official start to autumn or if you're reading this in the Southern hemisphere then you'll be embracing the spring equinox. For us in the North this day heralds the start of shorter daylight hours and longer nights. In some ways I'm being dragged, kicking and screaming in rebellion as I say goodbye to summer, but I know that in a few weeks time when I'm togged up in brogues and snuggly tights I'll be, once again, in my element. I have a couple of last minute summery outfits to show you and here's the first...
Longer shadows and golden light signal the gradual change that's been taking place lately, but I've been making the most of the odd warm day to bring out something you've not yet seen this year. The maxi dress was a recent find in a charity shop when I was in Truro. Orange and turquoise are my two favourite summer colours plus the fact that this is a vintage piece makes it top of my "Best finds" list of the year. I've plucked some zingy turquoise accessories to emphasise the sea colours by way of these metallic mules, the beaded belt and two long turquoise necklaces as well as the bangle and ring.
Last weekend I announced that my clothes swap over usually brings on a change in the weather and bang, right on cue, it did! My friend Rachel was right in her prediction. Accordingly my bedroom is the scene of clothes chaos where the seasons are held in limbo, summer, autumn and winter all gloriously melded and mixed together in a jumbled rainbow of colours, textures and fabrics. I daren't move things forward as the days here are still producing the soft, warm, golden light which is so flattering to the skin. Yes, these are interspersed by windy, blustery, sometimes rainy and even foggy days too, but my attention is always focused on the single day when we are becalmed and autumn pushed back for another 24 hours. Sasha and her friends spent yesterday lounging on the beach and by the end of the day she was sporting a sun kissed look that she hadn't managed to achieve in her whole summer spent on mainland Cornwall. Hurrah for the joys of Scilly!
Outfit details - dress: Kivenil, shoes and tee shirt: Primark, belt: Sainsbury's, Dancing girl pendant: Charlie Dodge, long necklace: old, bangle: gift, ring: pre-loved, sunglasses: River Island.
Anna x
Love the print on this piece!
ReplyDeleteWe've been lucky enough to have the return of summer for the last couple of weeks. Nothing but sunshine and 30 C daily. Beautiful! How I wish we'd have this all year round, cool nights and warm days are the best.
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Suzanne
These golden days are such a bonus at this time of year Suzanne. Our temperatures rarely hit the heady heights that yours do, but yes, cool nights and warm days are the perfect combination!
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Anna x
I fell in love with this print when I saw it on IG!! It's so eye catching and gorgeous Anna--as are you!!
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Jodie
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Aaahh, what a lovely response Jodie. The print is what drew my eye to this dress when I was rummaging through the racks - I love it!
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Anna x
Oh I hate this colder weather and shorter days. I want it to be summer forever! Then we can always wear such beautiful dresses as you are wearing!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on that Nancy - I'd be in my element if summer went on and on... Thanks so much, you're very kind!
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Autumn is my favorite season so I'm always happy to see it come. Summer is nice but autumn is beautiful and I think b/c you know that winter is coming that you appreciate the sunny warm days. Plus, the plants are perfect now. You see their structure rather than their color and I love how we're not blinded by the bright green and the bright colors but now see the browns and oranges and faded colors. And, as I was totally catching up on your blog yesterday (maybe some call it stalking!) I listened to your whole Johnnie Walker interview (traffic updates and all!) and wished he had spent more time talking to you then playing music. I thought your voice was fine, didn't catch the wrong lyrics, even though I knew it was coming and really loved hearing your stories. I'm sure there are plenty more stories he didn't get to so I hope somehow to hear more. Enjoy your girl! xx Julia
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have your view on autumn as it puts another perspective in place for me, so thanks for that Julia. I'm flattered to have you take time to listen to the full length version and do know it gives a real flavour of who I am in amongst the music of the time. I'm so grateful to have my 15 minutes of fame, especially as I'm neither Carly Simon or Alice Cooper and don't have a record deal in sight, hahaha!
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Anna x
I LOVE LOVE LOVE thid dress and I'm coming right over there to Scilly and stealing it out of you closet!!! I completely understand you being taken by this print. Isn't it funny how a print can move us with such emotion???
ReplyDeleteThis dress will be fun to play with in lots of different ways. Please alert me if you ever decide to let it go...:-):-):-):-)
Thanks so much Jude. It was a great find, cost next to nothing and yet is a stunning, easy to wear piece. I'm hoping to gad about in it next summertime, but of course I'll keep you in mind when I'm ready to move it on.
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Anna x
Hold on to the summer gear - next week is going to be lovely, apparently!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and such a good idea to put the t shirt underneath. It does look lovely on you...
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Thanks for your advice Veronica. I put everything on hold again this weekend when the weather turned back into summer. Funny how I have this global effect during my seasonal changeover!
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That's a stunning dress - the silhouette is so pretty, and I love the pattern and colours. Hurray for vintage! Now, I can get on board with these slides, but not sneakers/trainers. Why is that??
ReplyDeleteYes, hurrah for vitage eh? I wonder if the fact that you wear trainers to walk back and forth to work means that you don't rate them as true footwear perhaps? Don't worry, I'm determined to wear down your prejudice sweetie!
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A brilliant styling job done here Anna. I love how you have made the Turquoise pop with your accessories. I look forward to seeing your warmer outfits come the weather change xx
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Thanks for that Laurie. This dress was a dream to style thanks to the pop of turquoise. I'm still unearthing my autumm/winter clothes and have to admit to not being totally inspired. I feel a need for some retail therapy coming on...
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That's because Tresco is MAGIC! Such a beautiful place!!! You look so cool in this!Aha, yes, orange and turquoise are such Anna colours! They are a great combo!x
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