Monochrome madness




Hurrah for Friday! How wonderful it is to be teetering on the edge of the weekend! I'm running on low at the moment, counting the days until I finish the season. It's only a week away now - a week until I can relax and take some time off. It'll be a treat, that's for sure.

But in the meantime, this outfit of the day is all about black and white and how it doesn't have to be as boring as it might sound. My mish-mash style is a wonderfully riotous blend of era's that represent me, but only for today. The chameleon in me will have reinvented herself by tomorrow you understand.




The houndstooth check skirt is a quirky mix of two different sizes of checks and what's more surprising is that it's by M&S. Purchased second hand from the Cornwall Air Ambulance shop last year, it was in almost mint condition and a fantastic find. I'm always on the lookout for the unusual, but didn't expect M&S to provide it.




My Michael Kors studded jacket on the other hand, wasn't second hand, but was a thrilling find at TK Maxx a few years ago when Steve and I were overnighting in Truro on our way to Venice. The metal studs on the jacket make it so weighty that I had to box it up and post it back home to myself as it was taking up too much of my luggage allowance. It's a funky jeans jacket, perfect for lifting any outfit out of the doldrums, not that you could say that about this one!






Pre-loved rings and this mixed metal necklace add a bit more fun to the look. Black and white sunglasses are by Quay Australia in case you didn't know.




These rather fabulous two tone oxfords are by Church's and of course the most striking part of them has to be the dazzling blue soles. I've had them for two years now, but don't wear them often as they are so blooming special that I don't want them to get damaged. It's not really about keeping them for best, more that I want them to last forever, and being Church's they probably will!




Note how the creative director arranged for a perfectly coordinating black and white boat to drift past at just the right moment. 

And finally, just a little bit of larking about for Fiona and I before we left the premises. The Lighthouse had been a great backdrop for this shoot. A tiny lull between bookings had allowed us a day to make use of the house. We had a taste of living in the lap of luxury and goodness, how special we felt.










There was a musical sound track to this, Ain't no stopping us now, and the only thing that did stop me was the dodgy mum dancing! 

Coming up on Monday will be our monthly style challenge for the Style Not Age collective so do please swing by to see what we're up to this time.

Until then, have a great weekend!

Anna x

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  1. How could I forget that gorgeous jacket! I love this monochrome look Anna. Have a lovely weekend xx

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    1. I remember I wore this when we met up in London that time! What a great weekend I had with you and the other ladies x

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  2. So fabulous monochrome outfit, so elegant and funky!. Love your jacket, those studs and coolness make the difference. Your skirt rocks but my favourite thing are the shoes!, no wonder you want they last forever!
    Lovely post!
    besos

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    1. Cheers for your lovely comments Monica! I so enjoyed pulling all of these favourite items together to create this fun outfit x

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  3. Stunning monochrome outfit! I dont'remember seeing Lighthouse before,it looks like a new build. What was there before it?

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    1. Thanks Tessa!

      The Lighthouse is a new build and stands between The Watch House and Bay House in the garden space between them.

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  4. I am making grabby hands at the screen right now, Anna! Darn you, rubbing that amazing studded jacket in my face! ;-P This outfit really rings my bell: black and white, texture, print, those amazing shoes!

    I meant to reassure you last week when you mentioned how many pairs of shoes you have - I have well over 100, so no need to feel guilty! It just means all of our shoes will last longer, right?? And some of them are seasonal, or special occasion - so many reasons to have more.

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    1. There are so many pieces of yours that have the same effect on me Sheila! (Usually leather jackets or pants...)

      Now that I've counted the shoes I feel I do need to go back and try them all on again to make sure I can justify their inclusion. It may be time for a clear out!

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  5. If you ever, ever get rid of that jacket...... It doesn't suit you anyway...... Lol if course the opposite is true. That jacket is gorgeous. And I have always been in love with Pied de Poule! Enjoy your wel deserved weekend!

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    1. The jacket is rather sensational isn't it Nancy? I can't imagine that I'll ever get rid of it :( It was the only one in the shop at the time and I felt so lucky to find it!

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  6. What a striking outfit Anna. Your jacket looks amazing with the check skirt; I can imagine that it will look also great dressed down with a pair of jeans and all things casual.
    Your shoes are my absolute favourite part of this outfit....Oh..those blue soles! They are stunning and I hope they last forever! X

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    1. It's funny that you say about dressing the jacket down with jeans - I've not done that yet...

      I'm still breaking these shoes in at the moment. They are quite narrow, but I've found that wearing them with tights is gradually easing them in. They are a joy x

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  7. Anna loving all of this outfit particulary that fab jacket and that skirt was a real find. Looks more expensive than M&S. Gorgeous pics.

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    1. Some women are fans of the little black dress, but for me it's the little black jacket. Whenever I want to add a bit of funk to an outfit I reach for this!

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  9. Ah, this is briliant!!! Such a fun outfit!

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