The feel-good factor




Hello lovelies! How are you doing? And more importantly what have you lined up for the weekend? It's well over a year since I've been on the mainland and I can't imagine what it's like now that restrictions are being lifted across the UK. Have you been clothes shopping yet? And if so, how was it? Do share!




This was a work outfit of mine from this past week. We've had a wonderful run of sunny weather, but with a chilly east wind, hence the need for tights. I long for bare leg weather, but I suppose it's only spring after all. The bell sleeved smock harps back to the 60's from when I was barely a teenager. This one was a charity shop find and as is so often, it has no label. The fabric is a heavy weight jersey, perfect for this time of year. 




A wide smock that barely covers the knee can be a bit challenging. Do I end up looking as wide as I am tall? Am I a bit chunky around the knee area? Is this a style more suited to a young girl? Yes, all of these questions came to mind when I saw some of these photos. The fashion critic that resides in my head talks much louder than any straight talking girlfriend could. The truth is, sometimes it's not about how an outfit makes you look. Sometimes it's about how it makes you feel. And this smock dress always makes me feel good. So hurrah for the feel-good factor!




I chose purple tights to tie in with the floral patterned dress, adding these silver brogues (by Office) for a bit of razzle dazzle. 




Pre-loved rings and a mixed metal necklace finish the look along with my Quay Australia sunglasses. I'm listening to Tony Blackburn's "Sounds of the 60's" as I write this which seems very fitting. The song "What  a wonderful world" by Louis Armstrong is a great way to start my day. 




My thanks go to Fiona again for taking these photos. This post work shoot took place in front of our local church in the early evening sunshine. My first week of being open to the public has rushed by in a flurry of happy hello's from guests who were so grateful to be back on the island. Our numbers have increased staff-wise too with lots of youngsters wearing ear to ear smiles as they can't quite believe their luck at landing on our sunny island paradise - and getting paid to be here too!

I'm just off to the beach now for my early morning swim. The plan for me this weekend is all about housework. A big spring clean is long overdue and I'm ready for it. I love to clean if cleaning is my own chore. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well is my motto. And with that I'll leave you. 

I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Anna x

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  1. I love this and would wear this, head to toe, Anna! I don't think it looks too young at all - you've got great legs and it's all about that fab pattern. Love the silver shoes.

    Life on the island sounds very exciting. Things are tense over here. I'm registered but still waiting to get my jab.

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    1. Cheers for that Sheila.

      I totally understand you feeling tense. Things definitely feel different now that so many of us have had the vaccine. I hope you get some news soon xx

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  2. You look fabulous in this dress Anna; have no fear that it is too young for you... certainly not!
    You wear it beautifully and I do love the funky tights with silver shoes!

    It sounds like life on the island is busy and vibrant... enjoy. X

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    1. I don't really do short skirts/dresses Phyl, hence my self doubt, so thanks for your kind words xx

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  3. I'm totaly for that a outfit must feel good. And what looks good on our eyes, may not look good to others. But if we are happy in it, we radiate that don't we. Can you feel the water warming up already or is that difference to small?

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    1. You're so right Nancy. I felt good in this all day long, but it was only when I saw some of these shots that my self-doubt crept in.

      The water isn't much warmer yet - in fact I've felt it a bit colder of late, but that may be because I'm staying in for longer!

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  4. Wowww, you look so beautiful in this cute dress, love the purple tights and silver brogues and your cool accessories!, love your attitude and smile and love that this dress makes you feel happy!. Looking gorgeous!
    besos

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    1. I have to agree that the dress is indeed cute and I'm happy that it made me feel good all day long. The silver brogues just lift it into another style dimension.

      Cheers xx

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  5. I've been shopping a couple of times and loved being back. Not at all scared and not that many people which was good. Lovely outfit as always Anna. Jacqui x

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    1. I think that lock-down on our tiny island has made me slightly phobic about crowds of people at the shops. I'm due to go away next month and it's a worry...

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