Spring Sweaters for our Style Not Age challenge




Hello and welcome to this month's challenge! It was my turn to choose a theme and I've gone for the functional Spring Sweater. We in the UK are still being battered by another beast from the east, making the sweater more vital than ever. So without further ado, let's see how the my style buddies approached this shall we?




Gail of Is this Mutton wears her snuggly mohair cardigan in a lovely spring shade of green offset by pinks in many hues. I'm more than a little envious of her new haircut! Do swing by her blog to find out more.




The eternally cool Hilda is happy to share that everything she's wearing, including her sweater, is over two years old - a woman after my own heart! See more on Over The Hilda blog. 




Jacqui's orange sweater is a super burst of spring colour. Styled with white jeans and knee high boots she has created a lovely weekend look. Catch her back story on Mummabstylish.




Emma of Style Splash wears a beaded collar sweater which she has paired with a dash of spring green too. Always one for a statement handbag she has chosen the perfect colours to tie in with her outfit.  




My own sweater is a vintage cotton Laura Ashley number, a happy find in a charity shop some years ago. I picked it up because it reminded me of a similar Laura Ashley one that I had the first time around, back in the 80's. I so regret getting rid of my original one, probably during one of my zealous clear-outs, but hey, at least I've got this replacement.




I love the pretty pastel colours which work perfectly with jeans for a casual look. I chose two floral rings in neutral shades, pre-loved, to compliment the jumper. 




The flower sprigged jeans were also charity shopped some time ago. 






Shown here for the first time is an exciting second hand purchase. The leather across-the-body bag reminds me of a postie's bag. I paid £20 for it - the quality of hide and work involved meant value for money to me. It's a great size, perfect for holding both my mini tripod and camera as well as lipstick and hairbrush.




My pink lattice work trainers are Sketchers, bought on sale at TK Maxx two years ago. I wear them on my lunchtime walks and are cool and comfy for the couple of miles I clock up every workday. They have air cooled memory foam insoles that make for easy mileage without blisters or overheating.




The sun was very obliging for this shoot, in fact it's been sunny for weeks and weeks here on the Isles of Scilly, but the easterly wind is relentless and very chilly. I managed to drop down out of the wind here in the corner of the beach on the south end of Tresco and had the entire bay to myself.




Today's blue framed sunglasses are by Radley London.






Showing the view here from Bathing House beach across to St Mary's and St Agnes. The islands look as glorious as ever.

I hope you've enjoyed this month's style challenge. Do let me know if this inspires you to emulate something we've done!

                                                                                   Anna x

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  1. Great inspirations! Your sweater is beautiful, and I love your rings!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  2. A lovely collection of sweaters here! Great pictures, Anna!

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  3. Your jumper has a lovely seaside vibe so it goes beautifully with your coastal scenery. I love the flowers on the jeans, so complementary. Great challenge Anna!

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    1. I have to agree Gail. This does feel like a seaside sweater, if there is such a thing! Glad you liked this month's challenge x

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  4. What a gorgeous sweater and the backdrop for your pics is heaven. Enjoyed this month's theme Anna. xx

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    1. So kind of you Hilda, thanks! Another month done and dusted x

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  5. A lovely fun and young looking outfit, you wear it so well. The colours work well with the setting too Anna. Great choice hun. x Jacqui

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    1. Cheers for that Jacqui! You can't really go wrong with the beach as a backdrop x

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  6. Spring sweaters was a great choice of style challenge! I do love a vintage Laura Ashley item! Your sweater is so fresh and fun! I'm wearing a dark starry sweatshirt from Scotch and Soda today so I missed the memo on Spring colours sadly! I really like all your companion stylists- they really did well on the brief- I do enjoy the variety in all these!

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  7. Cheers Kezzie. I too love the fact that the challenge brought out such diversity. I'm on my way over to see your starry sweatshirt now xx

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  8. I love the fine knit of your sweater Anna; it’s very Spring like.
    Your pics are beautiful; what a backdrop. Lucky you :) xx

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    1. I must admit I found the sweater in the back of my closet and that was the reason I chose this theme as it is so utterly spring like.

      So glad to hear that you love the backdrop - I'm so lucky indeed!

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  9. Really inspiring post, spring sweaters and cardigans are my everyday option these days!. Looking lovely in this casual&cool outfit!, and your pink trainers are really fab!
    besos

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  10. Such a lovely sweater Anna! Vintage Laura Ashley pieces go for silly money on eBay - I've seen dresses listed for hundreds of pounds! I love the flower detail on the jeans, they're perfect for spring!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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