Tweed and satin? Yes!


Mixing up fabrics can be just as much fun as colour play in my book, so today I'm sporting a cute little tweed jacket with these skinny satin trousers. The jacket is pre-loved by Joules which I picked up for £15 in a charity shop and the disco pants are quite old and were from H&M Conscious Collection. Jeans might have been an obvious pairing for this, but I wanted to add a bit more colour, hence the tangerine pants. 


The jacket has velvet edging and a fancy lining as well as non-matching buttons making it very me. The fit is great to say it's off-the-peg with the sleeve length being perfect too. All of my jewellery is charity shopped, but the watch was a gift from Nordgreen - see more about it here. I still have an offer available on this brand if you use the code PARKES15 you will get a 15% discount on any purchase. 


At this time of year I seem to always add a polo neck sweater to the outfit of the day, probably because I'm one of those chilly types. I hate having a cold neck more than anything, so my closet has lots of them, especially black ones - I must have about six of those currently. This cream one was from Primark last year.




Sasha was my photographer, catching me laugh when I almost fell over on this tiny incline. It's really not a very steep road, but as I changed my footing I almost lost my balance, creating a drama out of nothing as is pretty much my way. Slight incline plus high heeled boots equals risk assessment!


In my previous post I was complaining about having short legs, but today I concede that the towering boots (by Office) are magnificently leg-lengthening. Those extra five inches make all the difference confidence-wise. The best part of course is the deep platform that means these are all-day comfortable too. 


I seem to have waited ages to showcase this tiny leather bag, but here it is at last. It's by Gigi and yes, it was a charity shop find. I'm particularly pleased to have matched up the orange trim with the trousers - small things please small minds eh?


I'm enjoying this lovely view looking east across the Great Pool, a perfect spot to stop and chill. The island has benches dotted all around (many made by my dear husband) encouraging the habit of pausing to take in the scenery. The big lure of holidaying on the island is indeed the slow pace allowing for time to reconnect with not just nature, but with oneself. Read more on this aspect here

And as we hurtle towards Christmas in a flurry of shopping, baking and partying it's worth keeping in mind the need to take a moment away from the commercialism of Christmas and remember the true meaning of our celebrations. This is a reminder to myself as much as anyone.

Have a fabulous week!


Anna x

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  1. What a fun outfit! The tangerine satin trousers are to die for and make a perfect combo with your Tweed jacket. I can never resist a good jacket, and there seem to be quite a lot of them in the charity shops here. Love the tiny leather bag and the scottie dog necklace (want!), and oh my, those boots! They're magnificent! I couldn't wear them, though, as I'd trip over my own feet, let alone a tiny incline! Love that photo of you sitting on the bench. I wish I had a view like that! xxx

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    1. Like you Ann, I'm always drawn to a good jacket and this one was too good to miss. The necklace came with a matching bracelet too which was again another too good to miss bargain. I know the boots do look huge but they're not that towering once they're on. And yes, it's a lovely spot to sit and unwind. Thanks for dropping by x

      Anna x

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  2. That jacket is SO pretty!! The soft, subtle bits of blue and pink are so lovely. This jacket nicely nips your waste as well. Your penchant for turtlenecks is one I also get. Nothing worse than a long cold neck!
    Your orange pants are YOU and so I love them to bits!!
    Don't EVER get rid of this jacket!!!!

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    1. The jacket is a winner isn't it Jude? I was really pleased when this idea appeared to pair these together - I'm so happy that you approve!

      Anna x

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  3. That's a beautifully tailored jacket and I love the idea of a pairing with disco trousers, well really I just like the idea of disco, full stop!
    Oh I recall my experience of instantly gaining a few inches with platforms. I bought some in Florida 20 years ago and it was like stepping into someone else's body, like seeing the world as another person, a tall person. It was kinda weird. But so nice! I hope you're enjoying the experience. Hugs my lovely, x.

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    1. Hahaha, I love that you're a bit of a disco diva too Mary! Let's crank up the Bee Gee's and have a bit of a boogie, shall we? Seeing the world as a tall person may be weird, but golly it's heady stuff too!

      Anna x

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  4. What a difference some towering platforms can make. Your legs look endless : )

    The combo of the classic blazer with the bright pants is a fun, creative mix.

    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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    1. I do love the experience of being long and leggy, even if it's all fake Suzanne! It's always fun mixing up colours and fabrics to find these new combinations - I know you're drawn to these past-times too.

      Anna x

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  5. The platforms make the outfit for me! I love the orange satin pants, Anna - they look fantastic with the tweed blazer. Happy week to you! Remember to take care of yourself first!

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    1. Cheers sweetie. I do wonder if you have ESP. I'm a bit run down at the moment and really need to rest up so that I can face the challenges of the festive season head on.

      Anna x

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  6. That jacket is a stunning piece and I love it with those bright orange pants, the contrast is amazing! And those boots!!
    besos

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    1. Thanks Monica, I'm so pleased you like this look too. And yay, the boots are pretty amazing aren't they?

      Anna x

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  7. The next time I'm in the uk, I really have to search for doggone good tweed. Mercer can find it here and I love tweed! A jacket like that love is perfect!

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    1. There's nothing can beat a well fitting tweed jacket. I love the durability of them and this one is cute too,, hurrah!

      Anna x

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  8. Oooh, look we both wore orange satin this week!!!! I love the whole look- the contrast in fabrics works so well. I'm also wearing a polo neck today (but a black one) and I agree about cosy necks!!!
    Seeing you contemplating the great poool makes me long to come back to Tresco!

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