A pop of pink


Happy Sunday to you my dear readers and I hope your day is going well. The heatwave is being peppered by the odd rain shower which is no bad thing given the state of the burnt grassland and pastures here. I expect the rest of mainland UK is suffering the same, in fact I think I've heard of hosepipe bans in some areas too. Anyway here's a pop of pink to brighten your day if you need it.



This Ralph Lauren frock had a rrp of £260 marked down to £23 at TK Maxx which was too good a bargain to miss, don't you agree? I purchased it last month on my way back from my modelling trip as a little reward for the three days of hard work in temperatures of 31 degrees. I had intended for it to be an exhibition outfit, but when I tried it on the other morning I decided I'd rather get more wear out of it as a day dress and wow, what a fab day dress it is!


I was heading off to St Mary's for a meeting this morning and decided I'd need a jacket on the boat, opting for a faded denim one to make this a more casual outfit. This cute Levi's jacket is one I borrowed from my husband 40 years ago when I first met him and somehow I've never given it back to him. 



Silver seemed like a good choice for my accessories with these silver wedge sandals coming from a charity shop in Penryn a couple of months ago. They're a great height and the cork wedges mean they're not heavy either.


More preloved goodies are the rings and silver bangle. My pink and silver bangle was a gift a few years ago and the silver coloured chain is from the Melissa James jewellery collection which we stock at the gallery. That's of of the best perks of my job, that I see all the new jewellery as we unpack the range and therefore can buy mine before we even put it on display.


The dress is lined in pink satin and as you can see, it hangs perfectly. I'm thrilled with this purchase and can see it will be a firm favourite not just in the months ahead, but years to come too. Classic and stylish are made more fun by this brilliant fuchsia colour and honestly I felt a million dollars in this perky little number.



Before my meeting I had time for a ten minute breather sitting on Porthcressa beach which was looking pretty as a picture. These islands are just idyllic at this time of year, thanks to the best summer we've had in ages.


A tall ship was passing through the islands, looking very grand as it had moored up for the night in the calm Scilly waters.


I know that lots of you would swap your commute for one like this!



On my return to the island, I discovered the postman had delivered a bit of retail therapy for me. This Furla bag is one that I'd found on a recent online search. Well, since then it's sold out, but there's still a shocking pink across the body version here and it's on sale! Even this little bee on the handle thinks it's as sweet as honey. 

Until next time, have a great week!

Anna x

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  1. Gorgeous outfit, love the colour! Lise

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  2. Bright and sunny outfit! Extra striking against the blue ocean and sky.

    Suzanne
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    1. Cheers Suzanne. It's just bliss having this wonderful summer weather - a real change from our normal British summers!

      Anna x

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  3. the dress is ab fab!! What a find and lovely with the necklace and against your idylic blue skies and agapanthus flowers. Not a drop of rain here for weeks.I am keeping my agapanthus watered. They came from both Scilly and Cornwall.
    Have a lovely week. Tessa xx

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    1. Thanks Tessa. We're all quite shell shocked that the super summer continues here. The agapanthus are in full bloom now and are looking wonderful along the banks.

      Wishing you a great week too!
      Anna x

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  4. Love that first photo, it's so playful and girlish. But the one of you among the Agapanthus is a close runner up! The hot pink frock is gorgeous and works very well with the denim jacket. Didn't your husband ever ask for it back? I don't think I've ever seen a bag in that colour: it's fantastic! And yes, please, can I swap your commute? xxx

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    1. I'm not sure how I came to inherit his jacket, although I fancy it might have had something to do with him leaving it in my room and then me maybe misplacing it for a month or two...
      Glad you like the pink and denim combo, and yes the colour of the bag is so unusual isn't it?

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  5. Fabulous colour! I just told my partner that you swim every morning in the see in winter too! That's what I'm always thinking about when I see your header! Amazing.

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    1. Thanks Nancy. Yes, the challenge of swimming in the sea is easy at this time of year. Winter's are tough, but somehow more satisfying as I'm the only one out there.

      Anna x

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  6. What a bargain! It's beautifully cut and it would be a sin to keep this one for best. Love the story of the jacket!
    Wishing you an awesome week, x.

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    1. You know me Mary, I have a great nose for a bargain! I'm thrilled with this dress and am already wondering how I can extend the wear into the autumn - those red boots come to mind ...

      Have a lovely week too, my dear!

      Anna x

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  7. Oh, this colour is amazing on you, Anna, and the fit is *mwah!* to die for! What a fabulous dress - I would wear it in a heartbeat! I love the silver accessories with it - that necklace is a stunner! Glad to see you enjoying the heat - how gorgeous that all looks!

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    1. Ah Sheila, of course I could see you carry this dress off with panache! But you may have to wait some time for it to come winging your way ... Hope that the weather is similarly sizzling with you my dear.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  8. Anna, this dress was designed with you in mind. Love your look
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    1. Hello again Anna and how very sweet of you! Thanks for dropping by.

      Cheers,
      Anna x

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  9. What a bargain find! You can see the quality too. You are so lucky to be able to wear cerise. It hates me xx

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    1. Oh how I love a bargain Laurie! I must admit I wouldn't have worn this colour a few years ago, but now I love it. Are you sure it's not right for you? Pink against your golden tresses could look stunning ...

      Take care,
      Anna x

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  10. Excellent bargain! Nice to see you in such an Anna colour!!x

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    1. Hurrah for a bargain, eh Kezzie! I love that you consider this to be an Anna colour - thanks!

      Have a fab week sweetie!
      Anna x

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  11. what a lovely outfit, I love the color and love the faded denim jacket and the silver wedges. You look gorgeous! And the fabulous background is a bonus, the sunshine, the sea!
    besos

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    1. Thanks for all of your profuse compliments Monica - you're so very kind! The island backdrop is indeed a great bonus and one I'm delighted to see every day.

      Cheers,
      Anna x

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  12. That fuschia is one of my favourite colours and I love it with the jacket....my style too

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    1. Golly Hilda, with your colouring I could see you rock this dress big time! Reminds me of those Ping Pong Post times - this would have been a perfect candidate. Pity I'm so attached to it, otherwise I'd let you have a turn in it!

      Have a lovely week!
      Anna x

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  13. Ralph Lauren has always been a favorite and this dress is a great example of his creative designs. I love the dropped waist and little frill of a skirt on this dress and you look darling in it. Great price and feeling like a million bucks is a win win!! Yahoo!

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    1. You've summed up perfectly why this is such a winner for me Jude. I'm having to limit myself to wearing it only once a week as I fear it may become overdone. I love it though, and that's the main thing.

      Yahoo, exactly!
      Anna x

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