Hello again and thanks for dropping by. Here's an outfit from last week that really made me smile. The pink blouse is a vintage piece that's been featured on the blog many times before which is hardly surprising as it's totally fabulous, even if I say so myself.
It's a couple of years since I found this frothy delight in a charity shop in Exeter, but my love affair with it hasn't waned. One of my readers once commented that it reminds them of the British sitcom "George and Mildred", and after a quick search on Dougal (as my sisters and I have renamed a certain large search engine), I did indeed find Yootha Joyce wearing a version of this.
Vintage glamour at its best!
I chose to wear these culottes for the sprinkling of pink within the blooms and these sock boots to pick up the yellow tones too. I found the (brand new) culottes in a charity shop, donated from the retailer because the zip was broken. The British Red Cross shop in Truro benefits from this system where retailers pass on these flawed items which are then offset against their taxes. Everybody wins!
Oh how I love a bit of patten play! Boots are from Primark, trousers from H&M.
Polly and I somehow managed to forget the shot of me with my blue leather biker jacket, ho hum!
Almost all of my accessories are preloved, apart from the necklace which is made by jeweller Charlie Dodge who creates contemporary pieces from glass beads and semi precious stones. Follow the link through to her website here.
Yup, this is me beating a hasty retreat as a tractor comes hurtling along.
And here's where I spent the latter part of the afternoon today. I work until 4 on Sundays, giving me just enough time to scoot off on my bike to find a quiet spot to chill. This is Appletree Bay and as you can see it's rather idyllic. How lucky am I that within five minutes I can be on a deserted beach like this? It's also the beach of choice for me in the mornings for my swim mainly because regardless of whether it's high or low tide, there's always enough water in this bay that doesn't entail me having to wade too far reach deep water.
Summer toes.
The jet boats on the islands are the same as taking a taxi on the mainland plus the thrill of the speed. And that's about it for today. I'll be back again midweek, so do drop in again!
This week I'll be linking with -
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Jess of Elegantly Dressed And Stylish
Jacqui of Mummabstylish
Anna x
Yes very Yootha Joyce....and also Mrs Slocombe methinks. Paired with the clotted, a great combo. So envious of your blue skies, grey and torrential rain in Sussex.x
ReplyDeleteHahaha yes, Mrs Slocombe too - that's me! It was a fab outfit, one of my current favourites. The British weather is behaving the same here in terrible fits and starts of wind, sun then rain. Ho hum.
DeleteAnna x
Fab.u.lous, darling. Love the shout out to Yootha Joyce!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is seriously gorgeous.
One of my visitors went swimming each day of her stay last week. I chose not to. I still haven't dipped my toes in this year ... I have maximum respect for the all-year swimmer, well done you.
Hugs x.
Shame on you Mary, that you could be benfitting from your island water therapy too! But hey, we're all different aren't we? If I thought about it for too long, I wouldn't bother either my dear!
DeleteGlad you like the frothy blouse x
Anna
I adore that blouse. I had a pale pink version in the 70s (which was thrifted) but sadly lost it a few years ago. It goes famously with that pink belt and the patterned trews.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Gail. Poor you to lose your ott blouse! I seem to have lost a few things in my seasonal changeover and panic is beginning to rise ...
DeleteAnna x
Ha ha, Mildred! Fantastic! Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday link up party!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to entertain you and make you laugh my dear! And yes, I must make an effort to join you this week.
DeleteAnna x
Those blouses remind me of Sybill Fawlty - I used to have one too. Love your bright pink with these fun patterns, Anna!
ReplyDeleteOMG yes, it's very Sybill too, hahaha! So glad you approve, thanks x
DeleteAnna
You find some of the most thrilling and delicious prints on the planet Anna!! I don't think I've seen you wear a floral that I didn't LOVE yet? Looks like spring is finally warming your beloved island home. Hooray!!!
ReplyDeleteI do think that florals have a really broad appeal Jude, that they can't fail to please. I was particularly pleased though with the pairing of trousers and boots - those colours just sung together!
DeleteAnna x
Gorgeous, gorgeous, the boots with those pants, and that frilly blouse. I have a thing for frilly blouses but I don't come across them very often in bright colours. The beach looks idyllic. I can see why it's your retreat.
ReplyDeleteThis was a winner with me too Mel and one of my favurite outfits of the spring so far.
DeleteThe island has 12 sandy beaches to choose from which is quite impressive when you consider that it's is only one mile wide by two miles long. No matter what the wind direction, you can always find a cove that's sheltered. Ah, the joys of island life.
Anna x
woww, as a huge fan of Yootha, I totally love your outfit!, you're gorgeous in it!
ReplyDeleteI love the frilliness and color of your shirt and how it matches nicely your pants!, and those boots!! Fabulous!
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I'm so pleased that Yootha has all these fans! And thanks too for all of your lovely kind comments!
DeleteWishing you a fab week!
Anna