Mixing it up


My idea of a good outfit is one that has a mix of old, new and pre-loved, so today's offering is ticking all of these boxes. Let me walk you through the pieces - the jacket is by Moschino and was a bargain from TK Maxx last summer. The jeans are pre-loved by Boohoo, the tee shirt is from TK Maxx and the boots are from M&S. The sunnies are by Quay Australia, necklace is old and resin ring is pre-loved. 


The daffodil season is in full swing here currently with boxes of the golden flowers being shipped to market three times a week. Everywhere you walk on Scilly you'll see these local blooms lining paths and rides as well as in rows where old fields used to be. The sight of daffodils always reminds me of Mother's Day - you too?


I bought this tiger tee shirt when I was on my way to Cape Town. It's very lightweight and the idea was for it to be my swap over piece during the flight in case I was too hot in my long sleeved tee. The air con however was blasting chilly air out for the duration, so I popped it over the top of my layers to help to keep me warm. It'll be handy for the summer too. 


I got these Quay Australia sunglasses at half price almost a year ago when I was in TK Maxx in Harrogate. I'm guilty of always having a favourite pair of this brand on the go, but am determined to keep mixing these up as I do have six pairs now and want to showcase them all equally - so watch out for that to see how I get on! I aim to show you more of my grey hairs and wrinkles too this year - the tricks of photography can have me masquerading as something I'm not - so full disclosure photo-wise is what you'll see. I'm nothing if not honest!


Just a little word about the jeans, in particular the tape - I love these for the simple reason that these parallel lines are great for drawing the eye downwards and creating the illusion of length. My legs are a pretty average length, so I'm always looking for ways to make them look longer. The combination of the stripes plus heeled boots are really effective, don't you think?


My Scottish roots inform my passion for tartan and I really have to battle against my desire to wear these daily - I just love them! I've succumbed to a wee bit of online retail therapy recently (oops!) and one piece that has me mega excited is a pair of red and black leopard print trousers which pair up magnificently with these boots. Of course you'll get a chance to see this happy pairing soon.


This final shot has me suffering that sinking feeling as my heels are gradually disappearing into the soft soil - ya gotta laugh, eh?

This weekend will see the final post of my trip to South Africa, so do drop by if you've been following that. If not, then hurry up and read the previous four episodes now! Have a great week everyone and I look forward to catching up with you at the weekend.

                                                                      Anna x

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  1. I love mixed up outfits, and yours in very playful, Anna! I've heard about the famous Scilly daffodils. Must be amazing to be there at daffodil season! xxx

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    1. Thanks Ann, I'm pleased that you like this. The Scilly daffs are scattered all across the islands as if someone has decorated the place ready for an Easter party - they dance and bob about in the breeze like a miniature population having their own rave. x

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  2. Ah those incredible fantastic shoes again ! Daffodils always remind me of Easter, and I buy I think that mothers day is sooner in the UK.

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    1. Cheers, Nancy, I know you love these boots too. Daffodils are indeed synonymous with Easter aren't they?

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  3. Oh, sparkly tiger...come here, my lovely! This is such a great pattern mix, Anna, and it works on you so well. I would be wearing these shoes all the time too!

    I'm never sick of hearing of my friends' successes! More of your grand adventure!

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    1. I watched a documentary on The Fabulous Fashionistas many years ago and one of the ladies professed that if she loved something she would in fact wear it day after day as it gave her such pleasure. I still suffer the special syndrome where I want to keep my things nice for as long as possible to prolong their life. People - we're funny things aren't we? x

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  4. I'm envious of your lovely daffodils but happy that you're enjoying them and their early spring splendor. I planted daffodil bulbs at my home in Minnesota but haven't gotten round to it here in South Dakota and I miss them!! Our weather here in the U.S. has been uber cold and snowy this winter and spring still feels far,far away.
    Any appearance of those tartan booties makes me happy and I love the pairing of the red stripes on your jeans. The tiger tee seems like a perfect souvenir as well as a unique sequined design that you're going to have fun styling in a variety of ways.

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    1. Perhaps you'll get around to planting some daffodil bulbs this year Judy? We're having the odd spring-like day but then it can be followed by grey, stormy days which blow away any thoughts of finer weather.
      I too am always happy to showcase the tartan boots and these jeans were just begging for the partnership of red with red. And yes, the tiger tee will forever remind me of the Cape Town adventure x

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  5. As always old and colourful Anna, love the boots and those frayed jeans - i'm really into frayed hems on jeans. I'm on the prowl for black cropped kick flares - just fancy some! Thanks for sharing my lovely. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. Jacqui, I had to laugh at this comment - as always, old and colourful - I'm sure there's no insult intended! Have a lovely weekend sweetie x

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  6. Lovely boots and lovely style!, you look gorgeous, comfy&cool in your jeans and booties!. Those are really fab booties and love how they enhance the red stripes on your jeans! lovely!
    Your sunníes are fab too!
    besos

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    1. Cheers Monica. You know how I love to add a splash of colour, as do you my dear - glad you like it x

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  7. I do like a mix up! The tartan boots are glorious; no wonder you want wear them every day! Good tip about the stripe down the side of the trousers; my stumpy little legs definitely need lengthening...

    Have a great weekend.
    xxx

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    1. Thanks Vronni for that. We both love our charity shopping don't we? The stripes do work well eh?

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