Hello and happy Sunday to you!
Today's outfit comes from mid-heatwave last month when those endless sunny days just kept on coming. The change of weather has me searching for a bright and breezy outfit to act as an antidote to the rain, wind and overcast skies we are experiencing on the islands currently and this may be the very thing.
My Pleased as Punch face.
My mission of the day clearly was to wear a rainbow whilst adding a riot of pattern play too. Call me attention seeking if you like, but it's what makes me smile and injects some joy into the day at the same time. The paisley and geometric print top is by Topshop, the culottes are by Bohoo and the coral handbag is by Superbia (all are preloved) and the jewellery is a mish mash of old and charity shopped. My old favourite sunnies are by Quay and if you want to see my wishlist pair from this brand then click here to see them - how cool are they?
The criss cross suede sandals came from H&M earlier this summer and they're still available online here. I love cork wedges as they're light to wear as well as being stable to walk in making a win-win situation, yay!
Mid August seems to signal the last of the summer sales as the autumn fashions hit the high streets. Even the charity shops are changing their displays to alert us to the change in season. As ever, I shall be holding on like grim death to all of my summer finery in the hope of more sunshine on these splendid isles. With two more summer exhibitions to come, you can rest assured that all things floaty and vibrant will be evident in my ensembles for those evenings. Daywear for me won't be taking a turn into the autumnal hues quite yet as I squeeze the very last glint of sunlight out of my wardrobe.
I'll leave you with some shots, one of which I posted on my Instagram feed recently, of a wonderfully inspiring young lady who we encountered whilst out boating the other week. This intrepid traveller had circumnavigated the island of Bryher and was heading South back down the channel towards St Mary's. One backpack was stored on the front of her paddle board and on the back was another. We encountered her again two days later on a much fresher trip when she was crossing from St Mary's to St Martin's and as the choppy swell hit her she would crouch down to recover her balance from time to time. As we watched her nearing the safety of the island Steve and I agreed that this was a gutsy girl. I admire her free spirit, her bravery and thirst for adventure. Hurrah to you, young lady!
Wishing you a joyful week!
Anna x
I love culottes.
ReplyDeleteI love striped culottes.
I love multicoloured striped culottes.
Yep.
My kind of outfit!!
XXX
Samantha
It's funny how I seem to recall we both used to struggle with culottes and hey, look at us now, enjoying them big time!
DeleteAnna x
I do admire your pattern play, and I'm particularly in love with your rainbow coloured culottes, which has inspired me to try on a pair myself. I love that most of what you are wearing is pre-loved, too! I can't believe how blue the sea is. The weather has turned here as well but I'm rather glad as the heat was unbearable. I'm sure I would have coped better if I'd been at the seaside. Our charity shops are the same as yours too: no use looking for Summer tops, as they've all changed to Autumn stuff by now ... Much to early, surely? xxx
ReplyDeleteCulottes are tricky don't you think? The right ones look fab, but the wrong ones can look awful! Brand new, preloved are the best finds for me and it never ceases to amaze me how many items in charity shops still have the shop labels in them. I takes time to trawl through lots of shops, but that makes finding these clothes all the sweeter. And yes, much, much too early!
DeleteAnna x
You inspire me to mix patterns more!
ReplyDeleteHurrah, I love to hear that I'm inspiring my readers! Thank you Nancy.
DeleteAnna x
What an awesome woman, out there paddling in the sea! We have a lot of paddleboarders in our harbour/waterways - it's a lot harder than it looks.
ReplyDeleteLoving the intricate pattern of the top, and those rainbow trousers are just marvelous. I keep reminding people that summer goes to Sept 21st, not August 31st - let's not rush it!
Now I shall be quoting that date too - that sounds much more realistic too for fitting in the last of those summery outfits Sheila! Glad you've liked this bit of pattern play.
DeleteAnna x
what a lovely mixed prints top and how fabulous it looks with the striped pants!! I love your colorful attitude! and you look so gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd totally agree on 'squeezing the very last glint of sunlight out of my wardrobe' (you nailed it!)
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Monica every time you visit my blog your comments are just like a ray of sunshine! Thank you. And let's keep wearing those summery outfits for as long as possible.
DeleteAnna x
So much pattern, colour and fun! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWe are still hunkered down in the heat of summer. Although I don't want fall to come I must admit I'm getting excited for October to arrive when my husband finally comes home from Hong Kong.
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Thanks Suzanne.
DeleteI completely understand your desire for the seasons to rush along when you have this reunion on your mind. What a homecoming that will be!
Anna x
Anna I want your wardrobe wish I had your figure and you could post them over to me....I love the mix.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, how sweet of you Hilda! Glad you enjoyed this bit of wild pattern play.
DeleteAnna x
Only you would think of pairing this outfit together Anna and make it look this good! I sometimes wished I had your way of thinking! the whole outfit is brilliant xx
ReplyDeleteCheers Laurie! The funny thing is about this kind of outfit is that there's never a plan, just a throwing down onto the bed of random pieces that somehow results in a surprise ensemble; and with patterns, the results are often the best.
DeleteAnna x
Here is a joyful mix to behold! Since I have a summer skirt that closely replicates these striped pants of yours, I may just look for similar inspiration in my closet!!
ReplyDeleteThe paddle boarder is indeed a brave and hardy soul. Her water sport differs from yours Anna, but I put you in that same "brave soul" category.
Let's just savor these last weeks of summer eh?
I'm glad that this outfit has inspired you Jude! I do hope you had fun trying some different options along the way.
DeleteThanks for your kind words about my sea swimming. It can be challenging some times and I've certainly been fearful at times too, but am always happy to have gotten out there and tried.
Enjoy your week!
Anna x
Love it Anna, I just wish I have the nerve to wear it. Thanks for sharing. Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteWe all just have to play to our strengths Jacqui which is exactly what you do my dear!
DeleteHave a super week!
Anna x