It's all in the detail




Hello lovelies, how are you doing this first Friday of lockdown 2? It feels less worrying for me this time, probably because Tresco in the winter has a lockdown look to it anyway. There are so few of us as winter residents that you can walk around the whole island without seeing a soul sometimes. The other thing that makes it feel different is that we've got a finish date this time. Of course, that may change nearer the time, but somehow a month seems less ominous than the open ended nature of the first lockdown. 




When I say, It's all in the detail, I mean about the double breasted fastening on the jacket with those iconic buttons and the contrasting stitching as an accent colour on the jumpsuit and belt. These are such a simple features and yet are often the reason why I'll opt to buy one piece over another. This fabulous peach coloured jacket by Dsquared was a prize purchase from TK Maxx some years ago and has become like a faithful friend now. The buttery soft leather has moulded itself to my shape and feels like a second skin when I put it on. The pale colour has the downside of showing up ever knock or mark, but I'm learning to live with these signs of age, much like I am with my own!




The belt is preloved and the jumpsuit is by Tu at Sainsbury's and was my final purchase before I started my 12 month shopping ban. I'm on month 9 now and haven't faltered yet. Having said that, my Christmas wish list is very specific with details of longed for pieces being sent to each member of the family. This project has been wonderful for sharpening my focus on what's lacking in my wardrobe or what's in dire need of replacing. It's quite a relief for both my husband and son to be pointed in the right direction this year I can tell you! And with my birthday coming up in January I'll be dropping some more hints too.








I'm sporting Radley sunglasses again today, along with a jewel encrusted shark's tooth necklace in rose gold (purchased from Charlie Dodge jewellery). My gold ring was a gift from a friend as was the peach perspex one.




It's a joy to bring out these ASOS brocade boots again. I've lost track if they are two or three years old now, but I store them boxed up between wears to help preserve their shape and keep them pristine. I wore them a couple of times with dresses in the autumn and they always had a few admirers. Brocade is a great example of detail too. The ornate stitchwork is what they're all about.




The winning feature of a jumpsuit surely has to be the one piece nature of it, but that's also the downside when nature calls - advance planning is what's required to allow enough time to undo all of those buttons! I have a similar all-in-one which has a zip and therefore it gets more Brownie points.




I'd love to report that I've had great week away from work, but the plan and reality were quite a distance apart. Some winter works have cropped up and therefore I've spent most of my holiday so far beetling away packing up artwork. I think that by the end of today I'll have completed that and my time off can commence. In the meantime, I've still managed to make time for my daily swim and also Fiona and I have started up our winter walking regime over lunchtime. The island is blessed with lots of hills and sharp inclines which are ideal for bursts of speed as we both declare "Bums and thighs!" in the hope that our energies are directed to the right spot. If intention and results work in correlation we'll be toned up and perky by Christmas. One can but live in hope!

                                                                                           Anna x

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  1. Ha ha, if it only was that easy. I hope to see some photos of your winter swims again, still find that so amazing. Have a great weekend. How to see you at my Fancy Friday link up party.

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    1. Have just posted a couple of recent sea snaps for you Nancy x

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  2. Another super cool jacket! I love this as much as the Black studded one xx

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    1. Cheers Laurie. I could imagine that this colour would work better for you x

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  3. I love that you can turn a simple piece of clothing into something fabulous. The wide belt gives great definition to the jumpsuit and the jacket looks amazing and works beautifully with the boots. I really like the Winter white shade, which of course works great as ‘off white’ in Summer.

    Wishing you a quieter week ahead X

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    1. Thanks Phyl. As I said, it's all about the details and they are what give an extra bit of style to the look. I must admit that I struggle with winter white, but did enjoy this take on the theme x

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  4. Totally agree that it's all in detail!, and you totally rock your accessorizing!.
    Those brocade boots, belt and cool jacket are stunning pieces and work together so nicely.
    besos

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    1. Thanks for that my dear. I must admit I do love playing around with my accessories - it can make all the difference to an outfit x

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  5. Your outfit looks so chic! I love it so much!

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  6. Ah, this is such a great look! I know you will appreciate your presents so much this year! Well done for the ban- can't imagine doing a whole year!

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    1. Cheers Kezzie. The funny thing is that the shopping ban has really curbed my appetite for excess - I do hope to maintain a better balance to my retail therapy in the future x

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  7. Very nice Anna, I've just bought some patterned boots similar to yours! Can't wait to style them. Thanks for sharing today. Jacqui x

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