Eyelet trousers with silver boots

Happy Easter to you all! The aroma of chocolate is heavy in the air as I write, but I'll try to keep my focus on the matter in hand, that being these silver boots which I've rediscovered after months of neglect.



I styled these up in the run up to Christmas (see here) and then tucked them neatly away in the back of my shoe cupboard and promptly forgot them. That's the problem with new things, you can easily forget them when they're not an established item. Anyway, I came across another blogger wearing something similar the other day which reminded me of mine too.




Like most of my styling, I start off with one idea and it seems to evolve into something quite different. I had imagined these with some cropped, faded denim jeans, but much to my surprise I found these don't exist in Anna's Island Style closet - what a nasty shock for me! (Note to self: source these next time I'm dosing up on retail therapy.)




So after a couple of false starts, I came across these eyelet trousers which I'd bought in the Zara sale just after Christmas. Maybe I forgot to mention them? My selective memory is just another way of coping with my clothesaholic condition. Forgive me.




This shirt from Sainsbury's is fast becoming a classic for me and is the ideal partner to echo the eyelet detailing of the cropped trousers. I added the gobstopper gemstone belt to give a streamlined look which also fooled Polly into thinking that this was actually a jumpsuit.




The belt was an eBay purchase a long time ago, but has only recently come into play since I chopped off a couple of inches of elastic from the back of it, making it fit at last. The jacket was a hand-me-down from Sasha (from H&M). You may recall the silver and gold frilly ring that Steve gave me for my birthday this year and the other silver and gold etched ring is by Diana Porter, but so very ancient that I don't think she makes them any more. Mine says "In heaven on earth", but wait - I've just searched her website and found one similar here.




This is a better shot to see the detail of both rings. Follow this link to see more like the frilly Emily Nixon one here.






It may be mass produced, but the jacket is still really well made, right down to the pattern matching which shows beautifully on the back seam.




After a busy morning of beetling about in the gallery, it dawned on me why these boots have been relegated to the depths of the wardrobe - yep those heels are a killer! I can see they need to be kept for desk days when I'm seated for the duration or maybe just for outings to the local pub which is only 100 yards from home. I still love them for the glamour they represent, even though (or maybe is it because?) their vibe is reminiscent of the erotic Barbarella!




Wishing you a lovely Easter Sunday!


Linking with -
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Jacqui of Mummabstylish
Anna x

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17 comments

  1. Boots are very cute, and perfect with your trouser and that brilliant jacket. Glad you're back into your groove after your break. Thanks so much for linking up on #chicandstylish

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  2. Thanks Jacqui, I'm trying to keep abreast of all of my favourite blogs and am really happy to be joining your weekly link up.

    Hope you've had a great Easter weekend!
    Anna x

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  3. They are fabulous boots, but yeah, that's too high of a heel for me. I love this outfit, and the bonus of the pattern-matching of the jacket makes it really a treasure. Fun!

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  4. Oh my! Sasha was very kind to pass that gorgeous on to you!! I love the soft colors in the somewhat trbal print. I goes so beautifully with the silver boots. Tha blouse and pants are a perfect combination. I love it when I can make these kinds of matches with the contents of my closet! This is a lovely outfit to cheer in Spring Anna.
    Are you back to your morning swims yet?

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    1. Here we are Jude - I somehow overlooked this comment last time! I'm pleased that you too appreciate the blouse and pants doing a matchy-matchy thing. Sasha is a master of the clear-out meaning I inherit lots of lovely things from her. Also means my stash just gets bigger and bigger though!
      And yes, I've been back swimming for a while now. Today will be my last for a week as I'm off to the mainland without a beach in sight. The compensation has to be lots of retail therapy!

      Anna x

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  5. What a lovely outfit. I really like those Zara trousers and am definitely going to look for a style like them. Great shirt and jacket too..

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    1. Thanks Hilda. I'm increasingly drawn to the joys of Zara despite it being high street and so very far removed from vintage.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  6. Those trousers are perfect with the boots! Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday linkup party!

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    1. Thanks Nancy, I was very happy with this combo. See you soon!

      Anna x

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  7. So glad you retrieved these fabulous boots (although I sympathize with the foot pain later in the day!) They look terrific with this black not-jumpsuit and special jewelry. xox

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. I suppose this is what they call suffering for your art? I'm sure I'll forget the pain in due course and bring them out again.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  8. lovely outfit, those boots are a stunning piece, and they rock with the trousers and the fab jacket!, such a cool combo!
    besos

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    1. I must admit I'm really pleased with how good the boots and trousers looked together - just a pity that my feet hurt so much by the end of the day! Hahaha x

      Wishing you a great week!
      Anna x

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  9. The coordination and harmony of garments in this post is very pleasing! I LOVE how the eyelets feature in both the top and trousers and also the circular shapes on the jacket!!

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    1. Thank you for this lovely observation Kezzie dearest. I too was quietly pleased at how all the elements came together to give this well blended look.

      Hope you're having a good week!
      Anna x

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  10. Your silver boots are quite something- definately a touch of Barbarella. The black eyelet pants and black shirt showcase both the boots and the great jacket beautifully. Hope you enjoyed your Easter.

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    1. Thanks Jill. I can't resist a bit of bling even in the shape of these metallic boots. Glad you like the combination. And yes, I had a lovely Easter - what about you?

      Anna x

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