Wearing nature's colours


Hello again and how's your weekend going? The Isles of Scilly were looking pretty idyllic on Friday evening as Steve and I went looking for a different setting for the latest photo shoot.  When I was thinking about a backdrop for this bronze and aqua outfit I thought about how the tones reflect the colours of the seashore. Behind me is Rushy Porth showing the shades I was thinking of. 


This is a lovely spot with a perfectly placed bench to sit and enjoy the view. A coastal walk around the island is my favourite way to spend my lunchtime during the winter months, affording me lungfuls of ozone rich air as well as a healthy dose of exercise too. The lure of the big outdoors is what brings so many visitors to our shores throughout the season as it's all so accessible and right on our doorstep.




Steve and I followed the path around the coast to where the next bench overlooks St Martin's and the Eastern Isles. Out of the wind, we stopped and took a few more shots. I had my hair cut on Thursday - see the clip on Instagram of my jetboat trip on the low tide, such a lovely day. Anyway, I'd been trying to grow my hair, but had no idea into what style and then I posted my mega feature and on seeing all of those photos with a sharp cut, I decided I maybe ought to backtrack to something like that again. This is the first tentative step to finding my way back into the best cut for my shape of face.


So let's talk about the outfit shall we. I've shopped my closet as they say, meaning you may have seen some or all of this before. The jacket is quite old, from H&M and is a hand-me-down from my daughter. I had coveted this for some time and was thrilled when she finally grew tired of it. The satin material has a lovely sheen and the colours are very flattering in these muted hues. The skirt was from Tu a couple of years ago when I picked it up in the sale. Back in those days Sasha was still living in Truro and we used to pretend we were on a food buying mission when we both really knew it was a cover for the fact that Sainsbury's clothes were always worth a look, particularly when the sales were on.


I've had these sandals for a couple of summers now. The brand is Refresh and I bought them in TK Maxx. Notice how the skirt has an almost two tone effect of silver and bronze.


The simple round neck long sleeved top was a charity shop find. I have these in so many neutral shades, all of them from charity shops costing only a couple of pounds. The same kind of thing from M&S can be found here for £12.50. 


I chose frosted silver for jewellery to tone in with the shimmering sea colours. The disc necklace was from M&S many moons ago, the bracelet and rings are all pre-loved. Sunglasses are by Guess.


So, that's my first post for June. I love this time of year with the promise of summer still ahead of us. Boat trips and picnics, exhibitions and visiting artists, warmer sea with longer swims; it's all still to come and brings joy to my heart. It's such a privilege to have this life here on the island. To have family and friends, work and play all within a couple of miles is a stroke of luck. Grateful as ever, that's me.


And with that, I'll wish you a super weekend and hope to see you again soon!

Anna x

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  1. Nothing like an attitude of gratitude, Anna! I love the pretty neutrals in this outfit, very soft and flattering. Gorgeous skirt and jacket! Wishing you a wonderful June ahead, my dear!

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    1. Ah, very kind of you dear Sheila. Someone on Instagram commented that the pearly shades were like the inside of a sea shell which is true. Wishing you a fab month too x

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  2. That jacket is a subtle, satiny, treasure and exactly the kind of modern ethnic print that I love! Those sea glass muted tones are ones I've loved for as long as I can recall and I can't think of a more perfect skirt to finish off this look. I LOVE it Anna!
    This outfit is dressy because of the sweet sheen of the fabrics but I think either piece could be added to a more casual top or bottom and look wonderful. You look so pretty Anna!!

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Judy. Shopping my closet was great fun! Are you back from your Airstream travels? Summer has arrived on the islands and with it that wonderful sense of promise of good things yet to come. Hope you feel the same over your side of the pond x

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    2. We've had wonky weather. I find it unsettling. 15 inches of snow fell while we were gone in late May. NOT typical. It was gone when we got home and now were much more spring like.

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    3. Just found this which may be from you again Jude? 15 inches of snow sounds crazy, but maybe not so much for where you are? And now spring has turned into summer, hurrah!

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  3. But I do wish it could be this season forever! What a gorgeous jacket! And such a beautiful necklace!

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    1. I couldn't agree with you more Nancy - this is my favourite season too x

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  4. Your outfit emulates the setting beautifully - love it. There's something very special about June, the fresh leaves that hang against the blue sky - my favourite time too. Thanks for sharing Anna. xx Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. Cheers Jacqui. Summer is here and we all feel so much better for it, don't we? Hope you're enjoying some downtime after that hectic month x

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  5. Gentle soft colours in harmony with the scenery, just beautiful and evocative of a place I love.
    Tessa x

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    1. Thank you Tessa. The islands are indeed as beautiful as ever. I hope the shots are a small consolation for your longing x

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  6. Love this outfit Anna. My colours! The jacket is gorgeous and I love all pleated skirts

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    1. Cheers Laurie. I actually started out wearing that nude pleated one we both have, but this worked better with the jacket and so got changed later for the shoot. The evening sunshine is much more flattering than the mid-day sun x

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