Another summer trouser suit


Hello, and how's your Sunday going? We've had a big gale blowing across the Isles of Scilly over the past few days, but at last the wind is dropping. Polly and I have relocated to give you a different aspect of the island today, showing Bryher in the background, which just so happens to be staging its annual Summer Fete this afternoon. I'll be at work by then, but I'll clip the doors open so that I can enjoy the live music. Fingers crossed for the good weather to hold!


Earlier on this season I declared that this is the year of the trouser suit and here's another one from my collection. Today's outfit isn't new, but is new to me. It's from M&S, but goodness knows how many seasons ago.  I bought it in a charity shop when I was in St Andrews in January with the sole purpose of wearing it on my flight to Cape Town. It's a size bigger than I usually wear which was ideal as I seem to suffer a bloated tummy when I fly. I avoid eating completely and don't drink carbonated drinks, but I still get a painfully tender stomach. Looking back at the photos from the airport in Cape Town, I'd say all of me looks pretty bloated!




Not so much a trouser suit as culottes and matching pyjama top if you wish. The low slung waist and pleated trousers make for a lovely comfy fit. I've added a vest top in similar colour underneath. The label on that says White Stuff which I think I bought many, many moons ago. The button fastening on the top is very clever and well worth a mention. Good ol' M&S have designed the buttons closure to overcome that dreaded gaping over the bust area by adding buttons on the underside of the shirt which don't show through either - how very neat!


All today's jewellery is second hand too. The necklace I picked up in a charity shop when Sasha and I were out shopping together last summer. When we got outside she gently told me that this necklace along with two others were hers, donated only the previous day. I love that we've all gained from this experience: she by getting rid of unwanted pieces and me for finding things that were useful also by putting money into the pockets of our chosen charity. Hurrah! Oh, let's not forget my sunglasses today as they're by Guess, for a change!



These platforms were a River Island purchase, but goodness, that must be at least 10 years ago if not more. I kept them in a box under the bed for yonks and couldn't bear to get rid of them even though I didn't want to wear them. It's funny how you can fall back in love with something after a break isn't it?


I decided to make a concerted effort to avoid any newly-bought-from-the-high-street items in today's offering. My trips to the mainland often result in my being seduced by the latest trends which drags me away from my ideals of buying recycled clothes. I do my best, is all I can say. I bet you're the same.


And finally .... I'm touting a new magazine this week. The Simple Things feels like it's got its finger on the pulse of life currently. The tempo is chilled and all about savouring the moment, whether it's during a camping trip and eating al fresco or how to incorporate mindfulness into our daily life, the mag was a joyful discovery for me.


Some of you may recall me (ages ago) mentioning that I was going to featured in a magazine, and here I am. A big thank you to those involved for getting me into print to showcase my island life. I'm putting a copy of this away so that I can remind myself of my 15 minutes of fame when I'm old and decrepit!

On Tuesday the gallery will be hosting our second-to-last summer show - how did that happen so quickly? Please join me later on this week to see how that one went, along with the outfit of the day. 

In the meantime, have a super week!

Anna x

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  1. I love this louche pajama-adjacent outfit, Anna! The pattern and colours are so fun, and it's the essence of comfort and style. Rock on!

    Congrats on the magazine! Wow! I am always working on being more mindful - and what a lovely reminder that is!

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    1. I was so happy to rediscover this natty little outfit and will be wearing it again that's for sure. Going to work in your jammies seems a tad naughty, which the rebel in me likes.

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  2. Cute co-ordinates! I also re-fall in love with items after a long break. I hardly ever let items go and so have way too many clothes because of this, and now just cannot shop any more - no space. I have only shopped pre-loved whenever possible since I relocated to Bulgaria over 4 years ago. Now I really have to shop my closet, which is fun too. Lise

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    1. Hi Lise, thanks for dropping by. If the truth be known, I'm pretty near saturation point with my clothes collection too, but that doesn't stop me wanting more. Oh dear, - I fancy that's the sign of a true addiction! Do you have charity shops in Bulgaria? I do like to take bags of clothes to them so that I can make way for more ...

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  3. Such a great outfit for Summer! I've always been a big fan of suits like this one.

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    1. Cheers Grace. Yes, what's not to love with this most comfy of trouser suits? x

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  4. That is one fabulous trouser suit, Anna! They could almost be Beach Pajamas! What a great find. xxx

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    1. I've never heard of beach pajamas, but that does sound like the perfect description. Thanks for giving them a new name x

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  5. Now that looks really comfy. Love it. Travelling plays havoc with my digestive system too....looks like a great mag and congrats on your feature xxxx

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    1. Thanks for that Hilda. Glad you like the feature. The magazine is a lovely new discovery for me x

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  6. The colors in this set are SO lovely! I love everything about this look and I agree that staying the course of wearing recycled clothing is a one day at a time deal. The story of buying Sasha's donated necklace is a delight and a win-win-win-win!:-)

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    1. Sometimes I do feel that I set myself up for a fall, by declaring my love for preloved fashion and then the next feature I'm off to the high street, spending big time. Women are so blooming fickle - well I am at least!

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  7. Me too Anna. Me too.

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  8. Well this is such an interesting outfit Anna, so pleased you found this one it's very classy Hun. How funny to buy the necklace, you obviously have/had the same taste. Hope you'll be in London again so we can meet up Hun. Jacqui xx

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    1. I'm hoping to get a trip up to London before the winter hits us Jacqui so I'll be sure to let you know x

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  9. You really rock in this suit, as you did in your jumpsuits too!. Love particularly its teal/turquoise color and the print, and also love that it looks so comfortable and cool!. Totally perfect to be worn when flying, looking fabulous!
    And I love your accessorizing, the matchy necklace you picked at the charity shop was such a serendipious find!, lovely that it was Sasha's previously!
    besos

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    1. Thanks Monica for the lovely comments. I'm so pleased with this charity shop find and the necklace was the icing on the cake!

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