Frills and finery



I'm not an organised shopper in the way that some women are. You know that thing when you buy a skirt, the advice is to buy something to go with it too so that you have a complete outfit. I'm always on the run when I'm shopping and therefore I tend to grab what catches my eye and then worry about the pairing up once I'm home. That's how it was with this lovely mesh skirt that I found in TK Maxx, but in the back of my mind were the boots that I'd bought in the Zara sale (grab yourself a bargain here).




I couldn't resist this matchy-matchy look. 




The frilled blouse (charity shop find) was an afterthought, but works tonally I thought. If I'd been at home for this shoot I probably would have added my big leopard fur coat to finish the look off. See that here.




Sock boots were the revelation of the year for me in 2017. I love the fit and the elegance of them, plus they seem to suit my leg shape. My calves are well defined and sometimes can look more so in a bulkier boot. The slim, elasticated shape seem to refine the outline.




The gobstopper ring was a charity shop find, the triangle one came from Sainsury's and the blingy necklace was from a boutique in Truro. The belt was from eBay, a purchase from a couple of years ago, but when it arrived I discovered that it was too big. At Christmas I had a mending day, sewing bits and pieces and came across the belt in my mending pile. I cut the belt at the back, removed a few inches of the elastic and joined the ends together using some strong thread on my sewing machine. You'll be seeing this one again and again I expect.






These photos will be another reminder of my weekend at Nautilus cottage for my 60th birthday celebrations. If you missed that (where have you been?) then see the link here to take you back and for the Abba party see here

I'll sign off now and wish you a lovely weekend. As I look out the window the sun is shining and that's surely time for me to get out for a walk. Yesterday I walked for about three miles looking for beach to swim on, but the winds were too fierce. I'll leave you with some island photos I've taken over the past week, starting with one that I actually captured from my kitchen window while I was busy cooking yesterday afternoon. It's a pretty special view at the best of times, but I love to watch this local guy zoom back and forth across the bay between Tresco and Bryher when the winds are fresh. (Note to self - if Gareth is out kite surfing, then it's too wild for me to be sea swimming!)








This view down the channel marks the difference between the summer and winter. If this were summer, there would be no clear water, just lots and lots of boats and yachts moored up making a little community all of its own. We're only weeks away from the new season starting and I'm ready for it. We've had enough of gales and wet grey days. Bring on 2018 summer season!

Anna x

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  1. What a fab outfit! You did well pairing the skirt and booties together. So chic! I could really see you topping this off with your leopard coat.

    You like these sock booties for the same reason I do, muscular legs. I affectionally call mine my "man legs" or "cows" instead of calves.

    I recently picked up some leopard sock booties too.

    You took some great shots of your island again. It is snowing here right now and very depressing. All the snow had gone and I was out walking the pug daily for a week. Now it is all back. {sigh} I'm not happy about it.

    Suzanne

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    1. Me, I call mine footballers legs! I suppose it's better than stick thin legs, but maybe somewhere in the middle would be good, eh?

      Suddenly it's cold enough for snow here and certainly it's forecast to snow in Scotland, but hopefully it won't come this far down. I really can't say that I bear up well in that extreme temperature.

      Anna x

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  2. Boooooooots!!!!!
    I swoon at their loveliness.
    Perfection with that skirt.
    XXX
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    1. Cheers Sam! I'm so glad that you approve of the matchy factor x

      Anna

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  3. How wonderful that you can look out your window at that, Anna! Such gorgeous pictures. I love that mesh skirt - it's completely fabulous.

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  4. Sometimes matchy matchy is a marvel to behold and you've hit on one of those times. I haven't even tried on a pair of sock bootie. I just can't do that heel. I do LOVE seeing them on you and Suzanne however! I do believe that this outfit has a funky elegance!!! I love it a bunch Anna!

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    1. Thanks Jude! I did have reservations about this outfit - being away from home for the weekend I didn't have many options available and so had to go with the few things I had. It's great that you declare it funky as I was worried it was a bit tame.

      Anna x

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  5. I can t wait to visit the UK again when I see your beautiful photos! Fantastic outfit btw!

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  6. I love the matchy matchy skirt and boots! I think the blouse is gorgeous and perfect with the skirt. What a lovely find. A brilliant belt as well.

    Your island is so beautiful...

    Bring on the summer season? It's not even Spring yet!
    xxx

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    1. Cheers Vronni! You're so right, it's not even spring yet and here am I yearning for summer. Spring seems to be missing from my radar as I try to fast forward to summer and all the lovely, balmy days ahead.

      Anna x

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