Sunday mash up


Hello and welcome to my Sunday mash up, a riot of colour and pattern play. You may recall me saying I've had a little splurge on the Zara sale site recently? Well, these leopard print trousers were one of the pieces I succumbed to for the princely sum of £5.99 - yes, that's right, £5.99! Most the items I bought were that price, which is the best reason ever to keep your eye of for the Zara sale next time. The other leopard print jeans I've already showcased here were also £5.99 which seems totally bonkers, but a win for me. 


Today's mash up may seem a bit too adventurous for some of you, but I just wanted to show how easy it is to mix up lots of patterns together provided they have colours in common. The shirt (pre-loved from Boohoo £2.50) was the most perfect partner for these trousers as they're both sporting the red and black leopard print. The design in itself is a great mash up of leopard print, zebra stripe and chain pattern and can be the star of the show with a simple pair of black trousers - that would look really effective too.


I'm always looking for an opportunity to bring out my tartan boots from M&S. As an idea this may not have been an obvious one, but when you look at the colours together you can see that the clash of patterns is negated by the happy partnership of colours. The outfit is basically red and black and falls into my mindset of Why Not?


I'd like to say that this shoot was taken in my own back garden and that I laze about like this often, but the truth is that my photographer and I had sneaked into one of the holiday cottage gardens to test drive this rather lovely lounger. I can report that yes, it was very comfy and please do go ahead and buy them of all of the cottages. This was in the garden of Smugglers which nestles under the trees, only a stone's throw from the Old Blockhouse.


Are you having a chill-out this Sunday? Or maybe you're making the most of the spring weather and doing some gardening? I'm heading off to work now, continuing with the preparations for the Gallery to open on Friday. The whole island wakes up from its winter slumber on the 15th of March so there is quite a flurry of activity this weekend as the last few maintenance jobs are done. There are lots of new faces appearing on the island too meaning that the staff recruitment has been successful in luring newcomers for the many seasonal roles. There's an undercurrent of simmering excitement (for some that may be panic) as the pace picks up ready for the big day. 


Tomorrow is a big day in the Gallery as I welcome Polly back into her position of Gallery Assistant. She and I will be hanging art, cleaning glass and bronzes and generally pulling the displays together over the next few days. The finishing touches of jewellery cabinets being set up is one of Polly's favourite tasks giving her a chance to show her creative flair. Oh, it will be lovely to have her back on board again!

                                                                                        Anna x

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  1. Your mash up looks great, and you#re right Anna, pattern mixing is easier when the colours are similar. Amazed at the sale prices in Zara. Must investigate!

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    1. Oh goodness yes, the Zara sale was amazing Gail. My daughter told me about it and by the end of the day we'd both had a real blitz - it was fun and I did send half of it back, so not too much damage done.

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  2. For about two years ago, I never wore patterns. For about one year ago I started to wear them an did some pattern mixing along the way to. Now I love patterns and mixing them. But this is fabulous! I can get jealous of the talent you have to make the most fantastic outfits!

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    1. Aw, thanks Nancy. I think that pattern play becomes easier with time. I never plan things as it's just fun to see how these outfits evolve. Having fun is always my objective x

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  3. Having been in your garden, I knew it wasn't your one!! You definitely didn't have those long leafy plants in yours! You look brilliant in this look- the colours are so fun and cheerful and you make clashing work so well!x

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    1. How long ago is that now since you were here? Three years perhaps? It's a cheery outfit indeed and not for the faint hearted!

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  4. Wowzers, what a wonderful kerfuffle of patterns this is! I adore this outfit, Anna - every piece of it is stellar, and all together, they are magic.

    How exciting to be back in the season. Say hello to Polly!

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    1. Glad you like this one Sheila - I'm rather pleased with it too. I'll pass on your regards to Polly x

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  5. This is so much more than a mashup! You very purposefully, creatively and dynamically put together a perfect look here Anna! I actually would have loved seeing your creative process on this one.
    I know how much you love and admire Polly and how much fun the two of you have working together taking photos for the blog and hosting artist events. It will be fun to tell the stories of your off season adventures this year!
    Sounds like you're seeing indications of a great season start!

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    1. Thanks Judy. I really never have a plan for these outfits. This one started with the trousers and then I had a little root around in my cupboard and hit on the blouse which hollered "me!" and that was that. It was a toss up between the plain red sock boots and the tartan ones - once I brought the tartan ones forward there was no competition!
      And yes, it was grand to have Polly's company at work today - 6 months on my own was quite enough x

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  6. I am always so thrilled to hear that Polly is back and always so shocked that another year has gone by when she has been there, left, and then come back again. And can I say how envious I am of how spring-like or really summer-like your plants look. We still have snow on the ground.... quite depressing really. But your red outfit brings a smile to my face! I'm caught up in your excitement as your island awaits it's summer guests!

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    1. Yes, I have to agree with you about the time just zooming by. The island is looking lush and green, and all of the cottages are ready to receive their visitors - summer here we come!

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  7. Your print mixing is first class, Anna! Love how the variety of prints come together by using a similar shade of red. xxx

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    1. Cheers Ann. It's great fun to play about like this and the end result felt fab too!

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  8. Wow! there certainly is a lot of pattern mix up going on. Great that all the colours compliment each other. Love - Jill stylishatsixty
    www.stylishatsixty.wordpress.com

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    1. It was a riot Jill and I did wonder what my readers would make of it, so thanks for your vote x

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  9. How nice Polly is coming back! I'd like to arrange the jewellery in the cabinet too; it's my favourite thing to do in the charity shop where I volunteer.

    I like the mash up very much - I'm a big fan of pattern mixing.

    Hope you have a lovely week.
    xxx

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  10. Hurrah, yes Polly is back and working like a little whirlwind already! Glad you're a fan of this. Wishing you a great week as well x

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  11. I will have to try - that's all i can say. Fabulous Hun. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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  12. Indeed it works, these three patterned items together. I would never have come up with this. The fact that you have such a flat belly knocks me over.
    Greetje

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  13. Hi there Greetje, lovely to hear from you again It's funny how we notice these things about others - I just see endless legs when I look at you!

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