Summer jacket no. 1



Hello again and thanks for swinging by! 

It's half way through September and I'm on a mission to show you four new-to-me summer jackets that I've never worn before. Shame on me for hoarding these for so long! Anyway, here's the first of four. I was drawn to it because of the patchwork fabrics as well as the colours and patterns. It's such a cute little jacket and the first time I wore it was last weekend on a jolly jaunt to the beach. Steve and I cycled to the south end of the island to stretch our legs and get some photos for the blog - a two for one morning.






The outfit was built around the jacket, a lightweight cotton piece which I found in a charity shop in February.





Sorry about the blurry shot. I've never heard of Foul Fashion, so I did a search for the brand and had to laugh when I found a similar jacket, classed as suitable for fancy dress or hen party! Not that it'll stop me wearing this. I think it's great fun and all the more so when I came across this (pre-loved and unworn) long sleeved top (by East) which was lurking in the back of my cupboard. They look great together, don't you think?




I love the floral print and turquoise colours that tie both top and jacket together beautifully. My stretch jeans are from Tesco, a few years old now.




These satin ribboned Puma trainers have really come into their own this summer. They're perfect for being on my feet all day long and after a quick cycle in the washing machine come up good as new!




Today's rings are both charity shop finds, in keeping with the shopping my closet theme of late. 




Good ol' faithfuls, my Quay Australia sunglasses.





Check out the fabulous colourful lining of this too!




The back of the jacket is just as fancy as the front!




My next quest is to find a block colour shift dress from my closet to go underneath this for work. I surely have one of those don't I? In the meantime, I'll be looking at those other three jackets, trying to find some new outfits to go with them. It's 7 months since I last visited the shops and I've surprised myself how easy it's been to shop my closet instead. Are you inspired to give this a go?

                                                                                 Anna x

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  1. I wonder if that brand specializes in taking old clothing and making new things out of it? What a fun blazer, and the top goes so well with it! I don't have any mysteries lurking in my closet - I know everything I have, but I have been shopping it more than I have in stores lately. Love those turquoise jeans, Anna!

    Have a fabulous week, my dear!

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    1. Glad you appreciate the top matching the jacket Sheila! And yes, I'm full of admiration at you knowing exactly what you own - and being able to cross reference when you last wore it is so blooming organised too!

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  2. Dear Anna,

    I love, love, love your mix pattern blazer and you put all items of your outfit together so professional. A professional with fun about style. I also love the colour turquoise, specially in the summertime.
    I didn't do a lot of fashion shopping in the last months. Last week I bought a (late) linnen summer dress (Glencheck pattern) in a little shop near to my office. Double fun, the dress is beautiful and the shop owner was happy to sell an item to safe her September livelihood.
    In July I was for one week in the netherlands and they have some interesting vintage shops in the cities. But, coming from Cologne, I better go there to the beach and into the dunes than in the city. Here in Cologne we have a lot of well sorted charity or vintage shops too. My experience is, that in cities you can find better sorted vintage stores than in more rural areas. Maybe the people in the cities buy more staff and give it away easily, if they are tired of them.
    Anna, sorry for my english…
    Best whises,
    Susa

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    1. Firstly, no need to apologise for your English - it's way better than my German that's for sure! I'm more than a bit envious of your linen dress purchase Susa. I almost bought three linen dresses in 2019 - one in pink, one in orange and one in turquoise - but I thought it too rash to do and backed away. Now I so wish I had as I realise how very useful they would have been. I love the idea of being able to roam through vintage shops...

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    2. Anna... together rummaging through the vintage shops… what fun it would be...
      Best wishes and happy weekend,
      Susa

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  3. Such a cute jacket, and the lining is fabulous. Are those leather trainers you put in the washing machine? I am enjoying shopping my closet too this year. Lise

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    1. I do wonder how long these trainers will last because I'm putting them in the wash - but honestly they look good as new every time. Well done to you for shopping your closet too!

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  4. Gorgeous colors! And such a lovely jacket. We love to cycle too, it's so refreshing to feel the wind in your hair! Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks Nancy - I so love all of these colours too. Hope you've had a great week too!

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  5. Beautiful, colourful jacket. I love your top and turquoise jeans. Perfect!

    On another note Anna - I’ve tried to send you an email. I think there might be a problem as it’s bounced back twice..not delivered?
    X

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    1. I particularly like this outfit Phyl - I think it's because I love the turquoise jeans too.

      Try sending the email direct to annaparkes2@gmail.com and let me know if it still bounces back. Sorry!

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  6. I love this outfit especially the aqua jeans. I made a patchwork jacket some years ago but when it no longer fitted it went to a charity shop. I do plan to make another by painting silk and patchworking the colours.I have the silk and the pattern. Also there are many surprises in my wardrobe of things I had forgotten I had bought!! xx

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    1. I like the sound of your customised silk jacket Tessa - a beautiful bespoke jacket, how lovely!

      Isn't it great to come across these surprise items?

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  7. PS Maybe Foul is a pun on fowl? odd name but I love the jacket.

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