Summer equals white linen


I say that Summer equals white linen, but the fact of the matter is that despite owning many pairs of white linen trousers and three white linen skirts I don't often wear any of them. The only reason you see me in this outfit today is that the British heatwave gave me the confidence to wear these wide legged crops as I felt safe in the knowledge that the weather wouldn't change. It's my worst nightmare to be caught wearing weather inappropriate clothes - think rain mac in the sun, sandals in the snow and worst of all white linen trousers in the rain. 


Yes, that there big shiny yellow thing in the sky has liberated these preloved trousers giving rise to much fun and laughter while Polly barked orders at me. "Stop talking", being the most frequent request. Seemingly no-one looks attractive mid-chat, especially me I think.


Because I rarely wear white linen this ensemble was thrown together at the last minute once I'd come back from my morning swim. It was literally a case of looking for a top that had white in it too and this floaty little number caught my eye. I picked this up not in a charity shop, but here on the island a couple of months ago when I was in charge of the "Cheap chic " stall at Tresco Fun Day. I don't normally like wearing things from the island as I feel awkward at the idea of someone I know seeing me in their cast-offs. But then it occurred to me that I had donated boxes and boxes of my clothes to this event and what if everyone thought as I did? Instead I decided that someone might be pleased to see that their recycled item was going to be cherished by me and maybe even featured on the blog.


Here's the Cheap Chic finery on display on the day.


And this is Anna, one of the local ladies having a browse.


Accessorising my outfits is always the fun part and today's was particularly joyful to find this bangle which is heaven sent and rings that are tonally perfect too, all preloved of course!



Everything including shoes is preloved today, apart from the sunnies which I bought in Accessorize recently. Did I really need another pair? Does day follow night?


I'll leave you with a little jig, a tiny boogie, a wee dance to start my day.


Do feel free to stop me and say Hi if you're ever on the island and see Polly and I in this morning ritual.


Anyway folks, I'll wish you a Happy Wednesday and do hope you have a fab day! 
Anna x

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  1. Love love love the whole outfit Anna and I want it from shoes to top. What a lucky find that top was. I've fallen in love with my white linen trousers this summer too. Well we've been able to haven't we for the reasons you've stated. Hugs from Anna on the mainland

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    1. Lovely to hear from you again Anna. At last I can see the joy in a pair of white linen trousers too and am frantically planning the next outfit!

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  2. This is bright, light and looks positively perfect for hot weather.

    Suzanne
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    1. It is all of that and a joy to wear too!

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  3. what a summery outfit!, I totally agree on white linen, it's so fresh and cool (and wrinkles so easily, ugh!) and your top looks fabulous with the cute accessories!
    Love your picture doing "a little jig"!, so fab!
    besos

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    1. I have discovered that some types of linen seem to crease more than others - the cheaper brands are worst of all, but these trousers weren't too bad. A little jig always seems like a good way to start the day!

      Anna x

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  4. This is such a stylish outfit! And what a fab match of the top and bangle. Love every piece too, head to toe. Just shows what you can do with pre-loved items. That is all I am purchasing these days mostly. Lise

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    1. Oh wasn't that a lovely match for the top and bangle - I really couldn't believe my luck! I must admit, I just love new clothes - preloved, vintage or brand new - I'm a sucker for them all!

      Anna x

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  5. I'm often inappropriately dressed for the weather - you just have to laugh about it! I love these swooshy trousers, and the top is a perfect pairing! I donate so much clothing back in my city - and yet, I have never seen anyone wearing any of my things (aside from friends and coworkers, to be expected).

    I covet those shoes!

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    1. I suppose your city is huge by comparison so your clothes will just get swallowed up as it were within the community. Here on this island we only have a gene pool of as little as 150 winter residents so we're all gonna spot these swaps quite easily. No matter though, it's great to recycle isn't it?

      Anna x

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  6. I agree that white linen must be the epitome of summer wear. As it's hardly ever summer for long enough in Belgium, consequently I do not own any white linen. Possibly also because I am quite a spillypants! The blouse is divine and perfect with your trousers. I've just sold some of the clothes I've outgrown (sometimes literally!) at a flea market in our village, and I would be tickled pink if I saw anyone wearing my clothes. Love the photo of you doing the little jig, I can never resist doing that either! xxx PS Thank you for visiting my blog!

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    1. I'm pleased to hear that I'm not the only one late to the white linen party! I once saw someone in a dress of mine and wished terribly that I hadn't got rid of it. I think that's why I usually send my clothes away so that I don't see them again - regret is a terrible thing.

      Anna x

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  7. Well you've made me want to get my white linen trousers out tomorrow, I don't think it's going to rain, so it may well happen! Hope you are well Anna, when you coming over again? Hopefully we can arrange a get together! Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. I must swing by and see if those white trousers are on show. It would be great to arrange another bloggers meet up in the autumn perhaps? Let's think about it.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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    2. Hi Hun - have featured you and this outfit on my Style Steal today, hope you'll stop over and see it when you get a chance. x

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    3. Have only just found this - I'm coming right over!

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  8. As always I love how you accessorise. Those sandals look comfy.

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    1. It's such fun collecting preloved accessories as they really do make a difference to an outfit and I love having lots of choices.

      Anna x

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  9. This outfit just shouts Summer. Love those wide leg white linen pants and the pretty top. I am the same as you and always try to be weather appropriate. Keep enjoying that Summer sunshine.

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    1. I'm glad to hear that it's not just me who likes to have the right clothes on for the weather. The sun continues to shine down on us and I'm loving every minute of it!

      Anna x

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  10. I know exactly what you mean about white linen trousers. I bought a lovely pair in Tescos about 8 years ago- they have lovely sailor buttons but a) I worry about the weather (and whether my knickers can be seen through them), b) spilling something, c) typically, when the weather has been so nice, I have been cycling and white linen trousers are a no no just in case I get oil on them! You look lovely, I really like the top you paired them with!
    I take in old dresses for one of my work colleagues and I always smile when I see her in them!

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    1. All of those reasons as so valid and perfect excuses to keep the white trousers for "good" - whatever that may be!
      I do often pass things on to Polly and Sasha, but sometime I've wished and longed to have something back when they wear it. I surely need to think twice before I let anything go.

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  12. Perfection! I would wear this at the drop of a hat! Love linen at this tie of year and I don't care about the creases. I'm ready to meet up anytime you're in London btw. Just see Jacquis comment xx

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    1. Thanks so much Laurie. You can be sure that I'll let you know if there's a meet up in the pipeline.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  13. I'm LONG overdue in commenting on this happy little combo. I just love it Anna!! The top has a very unique and attractive closure design that seems to suggest "breezy island summer". You just look so charming in this sweet top and trouser!!

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    1. And I'm a bit overdue in replying Jude. Anyway, thanks so much for your sweet comments. I'm surprise at how much I like this simple combo - not as fancy as my usual get-ups, but just as effective. Methink there may be a lesson there!

      Have a super week!
      Anna x

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