Pastels - our Style Not Age challenge


Hello and welcome to the Style Not Age challenge which this month has the ladies of the collective featuring pastels thanks to Emma. After a bit of thought I decided to showcase my beautiful mermaid coat in its many pastel hues (see the first time here). Steve bought me this for Christmas (it was from Topshop) and I've been waiting to feature it on the beach in true mermaid style. However I had to draw the line at actually plunging into the sea as I fancy these are really sequins and not scales. 


Steve and I went to Borough beach just after sunrise on Easter Sunday and the surroundings looked pretty idyllic. It was high tide and the beach was bathed in a gorgeous soft light. This is such a dreamy beach, don't you think? There are rocks at either end of the cove but its smooth sand stretches from end to end without rocks or pebbles making it family friendly for paddling and swimming. Straight ahead of me lies the uninhabited island of St Helen's which is a prime picnic spot as well as offering a safe anchorage for yachts and beyond that is Round Island with the lighthouse on top of the rugged cliff tops. It used to be manned when I first came here over 40 years ago, but is now operated remotely. The bleak wailing of the foghorn drones on during thick pea-soupers warning boats of the treacherous rocks nearby.

Anyway let's take a look at how my blogging friends tackled this month's challenge and we can come back for a few more beach shots at the end shall we?


Jacqui has entered into the swing of things with her rear view too. But here's her pretty pastel offering from the front as well -


Tres chic ma cherie! Catch the full story on Mummabstylish blog.


Here's another cheeky shot this time from Emma of Style Splash. I love this combination of coral and lilac, don't you?


Hilda is playing full tease here, so there's no choice but to zip right across to Over The Hilda blog to see what's to be revealed ...


I do feel that I have an unfair advantage with what Mother Nature has laid on for us on this perfect cove. The silky soft sand has captured the rosy morning glow and the tide is on its best behaviour with not a rogue wave in sight. 


Excuse me if I look pleased as punch in this fabulous twinkly layer, but honestly this does make me feel rather glamorous in a beach babe kinda way! I did a fair bit of twirling around and generally swooping about in a non-mermaid fashion. Thank goodness we had the beach to ourselves!


My swimsuit was a super find in TK Maxx last summer and was first showcased here





The golden dawn obliged me perfectly with this pastel challenge. I do hope you enjoyed this month's feature. Next month it's my turn to choose a theme, so I'd better get my thinking cap on!


As always, I'm so grateful to have these islands as my home, my most beautiful home. To be steeped in this kind of imagery enriches my life on a daily basis. I could never take island life for granted nor walk away from the opportunities it affords me. I do hope that you're able to count your blessings today and find things in nature to bring pleasure to your life too. 

Have a super week!

Anna x

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  1. I love it Anna, from the first time I saw your gorgeous mermaid coat I wanted it. What a great challenge again. At first I was stumped but now am pleased how it turned out. Have a fabulous week Anna, catch up soon. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. Isn't it funny how we have a slight panic at the thought of another new challenge, and yet we always seem to nail it. Well done to us all for this great feature!

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  2. The sequin coat is stunning and it catches the morning sun beautifully! Absolutely magnificent photos!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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    1. Thanks Emma. I must admit I wasn't over the moon at the prospect of this one, but hey we all did so well didn't we? Hurrah!

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  3. Oh, Anna! You are a vision in that magnificent coat! I think you are a mermaid indeed! Or at least a rock star. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, my dear.

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    1. Thanks for that Sheila. Beach shoots are always my favourite!

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  4. Twinkling and swooping are two activities I feel certain I haven't had nearly enough of in recent memory. This is a truly splendid coat Anna! On the beach in that pretty light you're becoming a bit ethereal. I'm not sure that I can think of a better embellishment than an iridescent sequin. They clearly have a power to stir all sorts of glistening imaginings. Thanks for inviting us along on your fairytale!

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    1. I do think the golden light had slightly magical properties Jude, giving this post a sprinkling of fairy dust. Perhaps the coat has the ability to transform too...

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  5. Oh Anna what absolutely super photos with that stunning backdrop to showcase that beautiful sequinned coat. I just love how the sun catches the sequins and as I said in my blog post you look like a mermaid...

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    1. How kind of you Hilda. If I could swan about in this splendid coat every day of the week I would as it makes me feel wonderful!

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  6. OMG Anna, that kimono jacket is ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm completely in love with it lol. And you look beautiful in the sunlight. You're right, what a gorgeous beach.
    Hugs
    Suzy xx
    www.suzyturner.com

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    1. Aw Suzy how sweet of you! I think everything conspired to create these special shots - we were so lucky with the weather.

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