Happy Easter!
Dear readers, I hope you're having a happy Easter - well as happy as it can be under the circumstances. Steve and I stepped outside our house yesterday to capture these shots of my take on being your Easter chick (forever tongue in cheek, that's me!). As you can see, it was a beautiful sunny, hazy day.
In the midst of this, our local Church Warden, Rachel came along with some palm fronds on her way to decorating the outside of St Nicholas Church. Rachel was also working alongside the Easter bunny, helping to scatter some chocolate eggs around the churchyard for the island's children.
And not to be outdone, our local delivery driver turned up keen to photobomb our session - Hi Barek!
I've been busy this week doing my clothes changeover, dragging bags and suitcases out from under the beds to bring my spring and summer clothes out again. The remit this time has been a bit different as I'm not actually at work, therefore lots of my clothes are redundant at the moment - particularly my opening night party clothes are still unpacked for the moment.
Yesterday was supposed to be the first exhibition of the year, our Easter Show, at the gallery and this was the outfit I would have been wearing during the day for our first phase of the meet and greet. The trouser suit is by JD Williams, one of my favourite buys from them last year. I love wearing it, love the sunny colour and the instant togetherness of wearing a trouser suit. The trousers may be a tad snug, but they do have a bit of stretch which does help. I've linked through to a similar suit on their website currently, modeled by the gorgeous Andrea who I worked with during my stint with the brand. Happy days!
I styled the suit with these New Look kitten heel boots for a bit of a retro look. I bought them a couple of years ago and they've been so useful, lending a real statement to any outfit. The white ruffle shirt was from TK Maxx. I've added a stretch belt which was a charity shop piece.
Bangles, rings and necklace are all pre-loved and much loved by me too.
These long time favourite sunglasses are by Quay Australia - note they reflect my reluctant photographer. Poor Steve, has ended up being my one and only photographer by default currently!
He may be reluctant, but he still does a very good job. Thank you darling!
This is the view from my washing line and it's often remarked that I have the best vista ever for such a mundane chore - I have to agree.
Thanks for joining me again today. I hope you're all having a chocolate-fest kind of a day and that the sun shines on you during your exercise break! And in the words of the great Crosby, Stills and Nash - "If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with..."
Anna x
I love your yellow trouser suit Anna - it looks fresh and Sping-like, like it’s now time to leave the darker days behind. It really suits your colouring.
ReplyDeleteI think it’s important to have a dress up day in the week when we’re in lockdown and not wearing our usual daily attire; I’m sticking to ‘dress up Friday.’
With time on my hands I think it’s time to look at brighter combinations... thank you for the inspiration.
Wishing you a Happy Easter from sunny Scotland. X Phyl.
I've been so pleased to find all sorts of new and colourful inspiration since I've done my clothes changeover and I'm delighted to share them with you. That little bit of sunshine is just what we need to start to look forward to happier and brighter days x
DeleteYour yellow trouser suit is a sight for sore eyes and a breath of fresh Easter air at the same time. I love the frilly shirt you've paired it with, and I've got my eye on that belt as well. Gorgeous jewellery as always. I too have made a start with my wardrobe changeover, although it is far from finished. It's usually a hurried after hours and weekend affair, so this time I'm taking my time, which is something a lot of us now have in abundance. Hope you are having a lovely Easter Day! xxx
ReplyDeleteThe trouser suit is such a cheerful piece isn't it Ann? I'm glad that it worked its magic again for you.
DeleteMy clothes changeover has likewise been a much slower affair this time, but we are lucky to have a leisurely project for a change, eh? Hope you had a super Easter weekend x
Your yellow suit is so wonderfully sunny and Easter-y, Ann! It brings such a smile to my face! I would like to see what the jacket looks like on, over the blouse - I think that the collarless cut would look amazing with those ruffles exploding out the front. Great choices on your accessories!
ReplyDeleteGood job on the photos, Steve! A very Happy Easter to you both!
Thanks Sheila. I chose the blouse for that very reason, thinking it would work so well under the jacket however, the v-line of the jacket is exactly the same as the frill and therefore hid it completely, only leaving a bulky shape underneath :( Great minds though!
DeleteThis is a stunning look Anna. I hope you had a lovely Easter? I've been debating on going out on our deserted streets to take photos for some escape! I'd most probalbly get moved on by the police! xx
ReplyDeleteCheers Laurie. I'm sure you'd be fine taking a few shots - surely the police aren't present all over the capital are they?
DeleteTake care x
Now I am very curious about your home!..... That would have been a perfect outfit for the first exhibition! Let s hope we can get back to ,,normall,, real soon!
ReplyDeleteThat's the million dollar question isn't it Nancy - when will we ever get back to normal?
DeleteKeep safe x
I love this sunny look Anna! I also love hearing how your corner of the world is faring through this. Please keep the photos coming of your beautiful island. Take care and stay safe my friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Julia! Hope that you're safe in your neck of the woods. We're find here and have been blessed by some lovely sunny weather over Easter.
DeleteTake care x
lovely outfit, this yellow suit is so fab and joyful!, and you styled it brilliantly with your ruffled shirt and fab accessories!, love your nailpolish too! so cute!
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Thanks for this Monica. It did feel like a very joyful outfit to wear for Easter x
DeleteIt's a fabulous little suit Anna, I adore the colour and the classic style is brilliant. x Jacqui
ReplyDeleteCheers Jacqui. It's one of my favourite trouser suits x
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