New Year's Eve party outfit for 2020




Happy New Year!




Here, as promised, is my party outfit for that longed for, but non-existent New Year's Eve party. To be perfectly honest, it's not so much longed for due to our current circumstances, but also because what's the point of a Hogmanay party if you can't kiss and hug everyone? As a Scot, in exile, we tend to make more of Hogmanay than Christmas with 24 hour parties and the welcoming of that tall, dark (coal-bearing) stranger into our homes as a sign of good luck just after the strike of midnight. In England we seem to celebrate both Christmas and New Year equally which means double the excuse for over indulgences in both food and drink!




The star of the show has to be this wonderful vintage sequinned piece which I bought from Enjoy Clothing in Truro some two years ago. The 80's top by He-Ro Industries sports a zip up back and those massive shoulder pads in keeping with that era. I do love big shoulder pads - they help to draw the eye away from all lumps and bumps that may lie below.




This is the first time I've worn this top, not that I actually went anywhere in it yesterday apart from around the corner to have Fiona take these photos. I do hope that sometime this year social occasions will re-emerge once life settles into our new normal. I would have worn this to an opening night party at the Gallery, and indeed plan to in the future.





 
The rest of the outfit comprises of velvet trousers from F&F Clothing and boots from Topshop.




The glitter boots tend to only make an appearance over the festive season which means that they are still looking pretty smart on this their third year of wear.




The rings are both pre-loved, matching the outfit perfectly however.




The gold mirror sunglasses are from Quay Australia.






As we enter into 2021 I'd like to say thanks for your messages, comments and emails throughout the past year. It's a constant wonder to me that I have accrued interest and followers both here and on Instagram and for that I'm very grateful. I'd like to think that this island life of mine is a happy diversion during these difficult times; a wee place of escapism where you can sit down and catch up with life in this beautiful corner of the world. I send my love out to each and every one of you and wish you safe and happy New Year!

                                                                                            Anna x

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  1. Happy New Year, Anna! And aren't you looking fabulous in your sequins and velvet and sparkle! I ADORE that top and would have fought you for it! It's amazing. Like my sequined dress, those big shoulder pads actually look right with this top, and do help balance the visual weight of all that pattern and sparkle. The velvet trousers were absolutely the perfect pick to go with, as were the sparkly boots.

    We'll have celebrations with people in person (!!) again, I know it. For now, thank you for sharing your wonderful style and wardrobe with us! I love knowing that every time I visit you, I'll see something that I want (and make all the grabby hands at!). You have such wonderful taste!

    Here's to a better year!

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    1. Dear Sheila, what a grand start to my New Year to receive this resounding vote of approval for my party outfit.

      We all need a bit of hope in our lives and, like you, I hope and in fact believe that our celebrations will take place with people once again.

      Thanks for your ongoing support and kind words of encouragement. I'm just on my way to see how you've approached the New Year's party outfit dilemma...

      Happy New Year to you!
      xxx

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  2. Happy new year Anna! I wish you a very happy and healthy year. And hoping to enjoy reading about your swims and gorgeous island in 2021!

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    1. Happy New Year to you too Nancy. This year will see me sprinkle the blog with tales of island life, including my swimming antics.

      Anna xxx

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  3. Beautiful outfit Anna.
    Happy New Year to you and a great big ‘thank you’ for this lovely blog that inspires me every time that you post. I adore your style and enthusiasm for colour and pattern mix. I look forward to this years posts. X

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    1. Thanks for all of that Phyllis! My aim is to be honest in what I share and hope that it inspires, so it's a lovely thing to hear all of this.

      Wishing you a Happy New Year!
      Anna x

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  4. I love those trousers Anna, if only I was your size we could swap trousers for jacket - lol Jacqui x

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    1. I think we're closer than you think! I love that jacket so much x

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  5. So lovely outfit, you're looking so festive and shiny and delightfully elegant!. This sequined top is gorgeous and You Rock it!, love the way you've styled with this velvet trousers and shiny boots. Cool!
    besos

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    1. It was so lovely to get dressed up to the nines for this Monica. I do love the excuse to pile on the sparkle!

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