My homage to Greetje
Hello my lovely readers! Today, I'm linking through to my blogging friend Greetje who posted her pink and leopard print outfit recently, inspiring this offering of mine. Greetje's blog No Fear of Fashion is a weekly highlight for me and many others, a round-up of her week, featuring fashion and friends amid her busy life. I've linked back to her ensemble to see what sparked me off. The blogging community has supported me from the start of Anna's Island Style and more than ever we are pulling together to help each other maintain this ray of light within these dark times. Do please swing by to read her posts - she is classy and stylish and has always been kind and generous as a friend.
This is another nothing new outfit today, something that sits well with me currently. As we're all staying at home, then it's a no-brainer to be searching through our closets to create new outfits from our existing clothes. This ties in with my wish to buy less and recycle more this year. I'll admit I have however bought a few new bits and pieces over the past months and will gradually feed them into the blog when I fancy.
Steve was my photographer of the day on this blustery corner of the island. We're using the Fire Engine shed as our backdrop which is also a bit out of the way from other people too - a new consideration for us. Steve meets me from work and we capture shots on the way home, complying with the new lock-down. Even in our tiny island community we are shutting up shop and keeping out of harm's way.
And so, on to the outfit - the pink trench is from Topshop (pre-loved), jumper is by Primark, jeans are from Zara (last year), belt from H&M (old) as are the boots.
I'm wearing my old and much loved chunky pearl necklace which was from Debenhams, adding a touch of glamour to the mix. And yes, another new pair of Radley sunglasses too. They still have a sale on so you could stock up ready for those sunny days when you're out taking that bit of daily exercise.
My rings are both old and pre-loved too. I'm a bit sorry to see the wear and tear showing on this belt now. I love the ornate buckle and will be sad to let it go, but I expect it's going to wear through at some stage.
Long live my sock boots - every single pair! The trend has been and gone, but I love how elegant they are and make me feel, so I'll be wearing them until they too fall to pieces.
A few days ago I had cause to stop and consider the value of posting my blog during this national crisis. I came to the conclusion that if we're all having a bleak, difficult time, then maybe showing my outfit of the day isn't so much as shallow as a lift for those needing a distraction from the reality of the moment. I do hope that you've enjoyed this feature today and would love to hear your thoughts.
Remember - stay home and save lives x
Anna x
You look fabulous in this outfit and yes, please keep posting if you want to. Rgds, Lise
ReplyDeleteThanks Lise. I can see the importance of keeping things as normal as we can, therefore I'll be playing to my strengths - which is this!
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Lovely to see you looking so fabulous in your outfit!, and lovely that you picked Greetje as your inspiration and linked her post too so we can see both fab outfits!
ReplyDeleteYou totally rock in your pink trench and matchy boots and love the leopard trousers with them, such an unexpected combo but it works so well and looks so modern and chic!
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Thanks Monica. I agree that it's an unexpected combo - exactly why it appealed to me. Thank goodness for other bloggers to give us style inspiration! x
DeleteYou're so pink, you're nearly PANK there, Anna! I love the leopard trousers with this ultra-bright pink. Funny that you were inspired by Greetje - she laughed when she saw one of my posts with leopard pants and an orange blazer a couple of weeks ago. Great blogger minds think alike! She is a fabulous lady, by the way - I have been privileged to meet her in person years ago in Vancouver.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're isolating there on your islands - you can't be too safe. Take care, my dear!
I must admit I always think PANK when I put this trench on Sheila!
DeleteWe're all much safer visiting each other at a distance like this aren't we Sheila? Are there many cases in Canada yet?
Take care,
Anna x
I do love the bright pink and leopard combination Anna. I totally agree that continuing to blog and support one another in these challenging times is important. Continuing to dress up while in isolation makes us feel so much better. Wishing you all the best , take care and stay safe. xx
ReplyDeleteWe do need this support network more than ever don't we Jill? I'll continue to act as if it's business as usual here and will be visiting more of my blogging friends now that I've been furloughed.
DeleteKeep safe x
Fabulous cheerful combination! That's what we need now! Leopard print really can be mixed with everything right!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. You're so right about leopard going with everything - hurrah!
DeleteBright pink and leopard: what a fabulous combination! And exactly what we need to: a bright spark in a dark world! Keep safe, Anna xxx
ReplyDeleteSo kind of you Ann. I like the idea of being a bright spark, thanks!
DeleteC'est encore une tenue fabuleuse!
ReplyDeleteMerci de nous distraire avec vos publications. Cela nous aide à supporter le confinement!
Une tenue fabuleuse - merci beaucoup!
ReplyDeleteGarder en securite x
You're wearing my favourite colour with my favourite design atm - leopard print. What a great outfit, thanks for sharing it Anna. x Jacqui
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacqui! Pink does suit you so very well sweetie xxx
DeleteIt's not shallow, it's wonderful! Do not worry! You are my pink queen!
ReplyDeleteSo kind, thanks Kezzie xxx
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