I'm loving these autumn hues




Hello again! How was your weekend? First of all, let's get the lockdown subject out of the way, shall we? Are you fed up at the prospect of weeks at home again or is the rise in the number of COVID cases starting to worry you too? Personally, I don't think there was ever going to be an easy way to get through this winter and if the predictions are accurate then this could be worse than the first wave of the virus. Last night's radio news reported that there were 132 new deaths from the virus in the UK within the past 24 hours. The very next report was to say that the police in Bristol were still trying to break up an illegal rave in a warehouse in Yate involving 400-500 people! This element of the population don't watch or listen to the news (social media is their source of information), nor do they want to accept any involvement or responsibility in the spread of the virus. I call them the "It's not me" movement. Will they adhere to the lockdown restrictions? I wonder ...




Anyway, moving swiftly on. I've gone all autumn colours with this my last work outfit of the season; rust, orange, brown and chestnut shades make an unusually subdued palette of colours for me. Sometimes I surprise myself at the marriage of items which make up an ensemble, but it's good to expand my repertoire. 
My friend Jilly loved this - classy and elegant, stylish and understated - was her wonderfully gushing appraisal. Thanks my dear, I'll take that!




Despite Jilly's comments, it was almost impossible to look anything but windblown when Fiona and I stepped outside to capture these shots. The latest storm was about to batter the islands and so we ventured no further than a few steps from the Gallery door.








And so, on to the details. The sharp wool jacket was a hand me down from my sister - it's by Jones New York and oozes style indeed. One day, when I too retire, I'll probably pass it on to someone who can do it justice within the work place. The polo neck sweater came from H&M, I think. The beautiful skirt is a vintage piece bought from Oxfam in Truro last year. The brand is Mondi, made from wool and polyester which gives it a lovely drape, and of course the winning feature has to be the pockets!




The overstitched boots are by Riva and were charity shopped quite a few years ago. I don't wear them often and yet looking at them now, I do wonder why? I added these argyle tights to tie in with the sweater tones and to stop this descending into a predominantly brown outfit.




I swear I must have had this suede tassel belt for over 20 years, but it's still a joy to wear when the right outfit comes along. Today, this surely has to be the right outfit!




Rings are: orange one pre-loved: gold one was a gift from a girlfriend. Watch is by Michael Kors and the beetle brooch was purchased from the Gallery a good few years ago.





Somewhere under that mess of hair are a pair of co-ordinating sunglasses by Radley London.





And just in case you didn't catch this on Instagram the other day, I was surprised and delighted to find that I'd been featured in the new online magazine Forty and Beyond Mag UK. Not only is it great to find a new publication for the over 40's, but to be considered worthy of being included is very flattering. Hurrah for them in recognising the value in this often overlooked demographic to the point that they were inspired enough to create a new magazine. Of particular interest to me was the timely article on lockdown anxiety. Click on the link above to take a look inside.

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  1. Congratulations on the feature on the magazine! I think that skirt is absolutely fabulous. The swirl, the color! Love it.

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy. I'm really pleased with this skirt, although it's only the second time I've worn it.

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  2. I really like the long Mondi skirt. It gives the whole outfit a lovely 1950's feel, whilst also being quite timeless. The tasselled belt goes really well with it. I had forgotten about Mondi as a brand, but this has jogged my memory! I do recall them being quite 'big' in the 80's/90's, but not heard of them in a long time. Anyway, I really do like that skirt - and the Argyle tights too.

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    1. Thanks Kim. This is what I love about buying vintage pieces - it opens the floodgates of memories and that's priceless. I hadn't heard of Mondi myself but the quality is so lovely and worth every penny.

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  3. This is a gorgeous outfit, Anna! I love the proportions of the shorter, almost cropped jacket with that long, billowing skirt. Of course, it's by Mondi (I had a very similar red one) - great quality. The striped sweater is so perfect with it, and kudos on jazzing up your hosiery to match.

    Good luck on the stormy weather, and congrats on the magazine! So famous!

    Have a great week, my friend!

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    1. Cheers for that Sheila. I did try on a longer length jacket, but it spoiled the outline of the skirt, swamping the flattering shape across the tum and hips.

      The wild weather continues, but I'm still managing to get out for my swims!

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  4. Fabulous outfit Anna; that swishy skirt looks great with loads of beautiful material and great style!
    I do like the shorter jacket with it as it allows for all of the skirt to be seen.
    Gorgeous autumn colours too. X

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    1. I wasn't sure this outfit had the true wow factor, but am delighted to have such lovely feedback from all of you, thanks. I do know that autumn colours suit my skin colour and perhaps I ought to wear them more often for that reason alone.

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  5. woww, such a fabulous outfit!, love these autumnal shades and how you made them shine!. So brilliant ensemble, the elegant jacket, the vintage skirt with its fab shape, the lovely accessorizing!. The belt, the brooch, the boots are all of them so cool and work together so nicely!.
    You Rock!
    besos

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    1. Another lovely response to this outfit Monica, thanks. I'm all about those little extra details and do so enjoy collecting the right accessories together for the perfect finishing touch.

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  6. Anna how I love this outfit,such lovely styling and those tights and sweater...Fab accessories too as always.

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    1. Very kind of you Hilda. I was pleased to find that autumn colours could be such fun x

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  7. I love these autumn hues too! And you guess what? I can't take my eyes off your rings! They are so beautiful!
    All About Gloves

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    1. Hello and welcome Gata! I just love jewellery of all kinds, especially the interesting pieces that you can find in charity shops.

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  8. Very Autumnal Anna! Love the mix of textures. I've had another go at pattern mixing and can't wait to show it off! Jacqui x

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