Dressing up for work again


Yay, it's Friday!

Thanks for joining me again this Friday. The usual Friday feature has run its course as life returns to normal. That's the new normal I mean. As we adapt to different regimes, we're all still trying to find things that were the same as before the virus shook the world. So, for me, that means getting dressed up every day for work. The routine of work after furlough is very welcome especially as the job calls for looking smart rather than casual. 




Taking a break from shopping has been a great way for me to be forced into trying on forgotten clothes, such as this jumpsuit. This made its debut onto the blog five years ago (see here) and hasn't been seen since. I can't imagine why I've neglected it for all this time as I really love both the pattern and style. I bought it in Tesco all those years ago and was thrilled with such an exciting find while I was doing a mundane food shop. It does make me wonder if the thrill of the chase is what fuels us on with our retail obsession. That sense of excitement at finding a lovely new piece of clothing or pair of shoes, the inner battle as to should I/shouldn't I? and finally that devilish feeling of thrusting it into the trolley with gleeful abandon. At the checkout, bubbling with joy at this unexpected purchase, I'm feeling like a teenager playing hooky from school, the happy rebel. Once the newness and sparkle has gone, we come full circle, leaving us in need of that shopping thrill once again.






The nutmeg in this beaded belt (from Sainsbury's many moons ago) is what caught my eye when I was rummaging through my belt box, looking for inspiration. The first time I wore the jumpsuit I kept the self tie belt but this time I wanted to change it up a bit. 




The turquoise beading was a great lead-in to some turquoise coloured jewellery. The rings and bracelet are all charity shop items and work perfectly with the belt. I almost added a turquoise necklace, but decided that it might be overkill.




The round framed sunglasses give a lovely retro feel to the outfit. These were from River Island last year.




I've no assistant working with me currently which means that Steve, by default, is still my photographer of the day. I have to be a bit more organised, planning my outfits in advance for work so that we can take photos the weekend before I wear them. These scorching shots were taken at 9am in the morning last Sunday which proved to be one of the hottest days of the year so far. I must admit I took refuge indoors most of the day as it was just too hot for me! The neutral tone wedge sandals are by Europen brand, found in TK Maxx.








And that pretty much rounds it up folks! Thanks again for dropping by to see me. Cheers too, to those of you who leave me a comment or send an email - I do appreciate your input and the time you take to keep in touch.


Until next time, take care!

Anna x

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  1. That jumpsuit has the Wow Factor; I love it!
    It’s the best Supermarket find Anna, fabulous and beautifully accessorised ...I prefer the beaded belt to the tie belt; colours are perfect with the suit.
    Enjoy a lovely weekend.
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    1. It's great to rediscover this again especially as I seem to love it even more second time around. I agree with you about the belt x

      Hope you had a super weekend too!

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  2. That jumpsuit is seriously fabulous, and how amazing that both it and the stunning belt were supermarket finds! The thrill of the chase! That's it exactly, I think. After waiting for weeks after our shops re-opened (which was on 18 May in Belgium), I've finally visited one or two charity shops, and I can tell you that a couple of things were thrust into my basket with gleeful abandon :-) xxx

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    1. I'm more than a little envious of you at the thought of your charity shopping Ann, but am also pleased with myself that I'm holding firm with my efforts!

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  3. I can't see the sandals very good but they look pretty great from what I can see! It's a lovely jumpsuit too! Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. We forgot to take a shoe shot this time Nancy, but I'll be featuring them again soon, I'm sure!

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  4. Hi Anna, I absolutely love the jumpsuit. The colour is lovely on you and reminds me of the spice I've been using in the kitchen this morning - Lebanese seven spice (a new one for me). Your island weather looks fabulous, so much better than us at the moment here in Ireland. I wore wellies on a shopping trip yesterday! Heck at least I had dry feet when I lunched with my husband in a post lockdown restaurant! Enjoy the weekend x

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    1. It is indeed a very spicy colour Juliana! You're a girl after my own heart wearing wellies to go shopping - island life has me doing that quite often, although not in July ;(

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  5. What a fabulous jumpsuit, Anna! I love your touches of turquoise in the outfit. Glad to hear things are getting a bit more normal for you!

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    1. Hi Sheila, I'm glad you appreciate the addition of turquoise to this outfit. We're all forging a path into this new normal way of being, but I'm still having the odd anxious moment.

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  6. I do think this jumpsuit is glorious! It's such a stunning colour, pattern and shape! (I might be tempted to look for one second hand- sorry!!!!). I like the enhancing of the turquoise with the belt! I think I agree about the thrill of buying.
    I actually did a little bit of shopping on Tuesday as I had to go to Chelmsford for a little garden flute trio with my friends and I had to walk past the shops to get to the station - I ended up nipping into the charity shop and buying a beautiful H&M special collaboration floral blouse and a pretty embroidered top in the charity shop and a butter dish!

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    1. I do love that I've inspired you to look for this piece Kezzie! I must admit if I lived near shops I maybe (definitely) wouldn't be doing so well with this challenge. I don't have much resolve when surrounded by temptation which is where island life has it's advantages (amongst many!).

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  7. You know I adore wearing jumpsuits Anna, this I'd love to nick from you! It's such a statement isn't it. Jacqui x

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    1. I could imagine you wearing this quite easily Jacqui. Thanks for dropping by xxx

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