JD Williams trousers with pink trench by Topshop


I'm making no apologies for showcasing my pink trench coat so soon after the last time. The pop of pink and bright blue are perfect for chasing my winter blues away. The look may seem out of step with the sparkly Christmas outfits that other bloggers may be sharing currently, but first and foremost my motivation is always about the feel-good factor, especially at this time of year.


When I introduce a new piece into my wardrobe of course it has a knock-on effect sparking new combinations using older pieces. The Meghan trousers that I bought earlier this year were begging to be paired with the coat. I just love this bright pink and cobalt blue together and what a cheery response this outfit got!


The floral blouse by Country Rose (pre-loved) brought both the pink trench coat and cobalt blue Megan trousers by JD Williams together perfectly, and these in turn all tied in beautifully with my cosmic creepers by T.U.K. - these pieces are so meant to be together! (I missed a trick however, as I have a double sided pink and blue suede belt which I planned to wear and then promptly forgot!)


Steve's comment on seeing me later in the day was that I looked like I was auditioning for the 70's band, Mud. For those of you who haven't heard of them see the link here. I'm not so sure that they wore cerise tights with their brothel creepers, but apart from that I have to concede that my styling would have warranted me a place in the line-up. My voice may have let me down though!


The pink rose resin ring was a gift, the blue ring is preloved and the Tree of Life pendant was from a boutique in Truro. 


The great thing about this look is that I'll be able to wear it again in the spring - it's got a really joyful feel to it, don't you think?

I'll leave you with a few shots of the islands from this morning. I sat out at the North End of the island overlooking Bryher and Shipman's Head to capture the effect of the 50mph winds that are whipping across the Isles of Scilly today.








Needless to say, my dear readers, I didn't succumb to the lures of sea swimming today!


Anna x

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  1. HELLO COLOUR!!!
    Wowee Anna this outfit is SMASHING IT... a delight to behold.
    That shoe/sock combo made me sqeeeeeeeal with delight!
    XXXX

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    1. Hello colour indeed Sam. I was pretty pleased to find those cerise tights in the back of the drawer!

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  2. I used to be a Mud fan back in the day and there certainly is some truth in Steve's comment. I do think it's mainly the shoes ... Your outfit is a total delight: pink and cobalt is such a sparkling, feel-good combination. Your floral blouse is stunning, what a great find. And I've got your pink resin ring in purple! Love the view, thanks for that, Anna! xxx

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    1. The creepers and half mast trousers are what say "Mud" to Steve, and yes I can't deny it either. The blouse was what pulled the whole look together wasn't it? The ring is rather fab, a real gob stopper size which I love! And the weather, it's be sensational!

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  3. The blue of your eyes is incredibly enhanced by this outfit Anna! I knew your eyes were blue but WOW!That last photo has a surreal eye appeal! :-) This outfit is just plain wonderful and I'm definitely adding cobalt blue and hit pink to my "to do list"
    The ocean wave scenes are thrilling. This same exciting, wave crashing is common on the shoreline of Lake Superior where I grew up. The spectacle is scary, beautiful and powerful all at once.

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    1. Thanks for all of that Jude. Pink and cobalt are a joyful discovery for me and one that I had hope would inspire, especially at this grey ol' time! And those seas are indeed scary and beautiful - so exciting to watch!

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  4. This has to be one of the best outfits of the year! I absolutely love it! The queen of colour you are! xx

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    1. I'm pretty keen on this one Laurie, and am delighted that you love it too. Queen of colour, hahaha - thanks!

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  5. Check out that sea! Wow, you really see the extremes of creation there!
    This outfit is beautiful! I LOVE the combination of cerise and cobalt! All the pieces work astonishingly well together! Beautiful and even makes me contemplate wearing pink which I don't do very often!

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    1. It was truly wild and wonderful here yesterday. I could barely stand up when I reached the top of the headland to take these shots and had to sit against the rocks to keep from getting battered.
      Glad you've been inspired to try out pink - go girl!

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  6. Ooh, those waves! I love a stormy day!

    This outfit is cutting through the gloom like a knife through butter! I love these colours together, Anna - every piece is perfection. Those creepers call to me...

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    1. It's so exciting to wave watch on a day like this. Colour is certainly fending of the worst of the blues, that's for sure. You might say these creepers are cosmic eh? Sorry!

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  7. Wow! What a hot outfit this is. The bright colours are great and would brighten up any day. Love it.

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    1. Cheers Jill! It's not exactly subtle I know, but I love these punchy colours together.

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  8. wowwww, what a fabulous color combo, I love it! the pink and cobalt blue look stunning together!, the printed shirt is lovely!, the accessorizing is fabulous head to toe! even your socks are fabulous!
    Loving your attitude and style and loving the Mud reference too, some fab music to have a dance is always welcome!
    besos

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    1. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic response Monica. When I come back and look at this after a while away I do wonder if it's all too much? Strange how my mood changes and with it my confidence for these more over the top outfits. I'm a fickle old thing, I know!

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  9. Gosh - look at those waves! When you see the sea like this it reminds what a terribly powerful force it is and how puny we are when confronted with it.

    The outfit is lovely; very Springlike just what we need on these gloomy and dreary days. I love the blouse with the trousers and the trench and of course the brothel creepers are perfect with it. I know rheir design is cosmic but how well it matches the blouse. What a shame you forgot the belt...
    xxxx

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