Welcome to our style challenge for May!
This month Emma chose "Welcome to the Jungle" as our Style Not Age theme, a great idea if I may say so. I was delighted when she suggested this as I've had the perfect outfit waiting for this very opportunity. But first, let's see what sparked her challenge shall we?
Style Splash's Emma has nailed it with this fabulous trouser suit by Scotch and Soda. In fact, I love everything about this outfit - the cute tee shirt, matching necklace and the orange accessories all amount to blooming perfection!
Hilda from Over The Hilda is a woman after my own heart by borrowing her daughter's cardigan for this feature. I'm partial to a bit of clothes sharing too! The beautiful cardi is by designer Hayley Menzies, as stocked by Liberty amongst other stores.
Gail from Is This Mutton is sporting a snazzy palm tree print jumpsuit with mules from Topshop. A neon see-through clutch and statement necklace finish off the look.
Jacqui from Mummabstylish played a great move here by borrowing her jumpsuit and scarf from her daughter too and boy doesn't she look great in them?
My silky and comfy two piece is from by George at Asda and was a charity shop find last year. I picked up the trousers while I was in Truro at one of my favourite shops. On taking them to the till, the assistant asked if I'd seen the matching top .... Well, I hadn't, but was delighted when she flicked through the racks and yes, it was still there! Both the trousers and top are loose fitting with elastic waistbands making them just right for lounging around or getting out and about on hot days. The two piece cost me £7.50, so what's not to love?
Just a quick mention to my artistic director of today's shoot for capturing these jungle shots. My long suffering husband gets dragged out twice a week for the blog photos and it's all done with good humour, but isn't one of his favourite tasks. I gave him the jungle remit and he delivered this great backdrop. I spotted this fallen log on what looks like a jungle swamp and said it would be great to stand on this for some atmospheric shots. This entailed him carrying me down a slippy bank and across this marshy bog to plonk me atop the slightly rotting tree. Thank goodness no-one saw me getting a piggy back especially as he nearly tripped as we were navigating the downwards slope. I was impressed that he lined up the Montbretia flowers to add to the shots - hurrah for my darling hubby!
Here's a better look at the outfit. The short sleeves have a cute bow as adornment.
All of my jewellery is pre-loved. The sunglasses of the day are by Quay Australia.
The perfect footwear for today's outfit, these flower sandals were from Primark a couple of summers ago.
Thanks for joining us again this month and I do hope you've found some inspiration from the collective. I'll be back on Friday with the weekly Dress Up Friday feature so I hope you'll join me for that too.
Wishing you a lovely week!
Anna x
Anna I love your two piece... and such a bargain, but I also love your chosen background. Just perfect...for your jungle look. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilda. I've had this two piece lurking in the back of my closet for ages.
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That sounds like quite an expedition to get to this beautiful location! I don't think my husband could give me a piggy back...he'd end up in hospital! I love your two piece - what a fabulous bargain! I do miss looking in charity shops, although I read some are reopening next month.
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I was quite pleased with my two piece until I saw that suit of yours Emma. It's a stunning ensemble and one that I'd be wearing like a shot if I got the chance ...
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I just love this find--you have the best luck at charity shops! And, haha! it's hard to see you.
ReplyDeleteIt's my hobby to visit them whenever I'm away and I just persevere until I find something to bring back as a trophy from my travels.
DeleteI didn't realise how well I was camouflaged until I saw the shots later.
Enjoy your week x
Another challenge nailed Anna - love this two piece I'd wear that for lounging around in too. Looking forward to the next one Hun. x Jacqui
ReplyDeleteI'd happily wear any of these outfits this time Jacqui! It was a great challenge and now I'd better get thinking about mine ...
DeleteHave a super week x
Such a fab 2 piece - so cute. Lise
ReplyDeleteCheers Lise!
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Anna x
Wow, Steve lifted you and carried you to get these artistic shots?? Very impressive! You are practically camouflaged in your floral-jungle ensemble.
ReplyDeleteI love Emma's suit!
And the great thing is, he was the one to offer! He'll always go the extra mile to help me. And yes, the camouflage wasn't even intentional.
DeleteHope you're having a good week x
Great pics Anna; very jungle like, authentic and different. I really like your charity shop find.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I miss those browsing days, looking for fabulous bargains and the whole, relaxing experience of being out and about. You have a great eye for a bargain. X
Thanks very much Phyl. I'm not sure when I'll next be able to get to the shops again, but in the meantime I'm really enjoying rooting through my wardrobe and finding some lovely surprises.
DeleteTake care x
Love all the outfits. I could have easily joined you with my red trouser suit with black and white tigers on it haha.
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That sounds perfect Greetje!
Deletewoww, I love a jungle print and yours is particularly Fabulous!, and these photos are Amazing!. You totally Rock!
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Thanks for that. What's not to love with a jungle print eh?
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