September razzle dazzle




Summer wouldn't be complete without a post featuring this fabulous shimmering coat on the beach. I may be totally bonkers in this need of mine, but there's nothing finer than swishing about on the sand in this glorious sequinned duster. My ever tolerant husband did the honours when I pulled it out of my backpack (not unlike a magician with his white rabbit), during our recent picnic on the uninhabited island of Northwethel. Two outfits for a beach picnic? Why ever not?




The rustling, shell-sounding coat was made for swishing and swooping and generally showing off. I was in my element, gadding about in the sunshine believing my own hype of how totally fabulous I was! (Well at least for 5 minutes anyway).




The coat is many years old now, but came from Topshop when new. It was a Christmas present and yet has been worn mostly in the summer rather than during the festive party season.




If I could get away with it, I'd swoosh about in this at least once a week. But realistically, I'd look like a bit of a loony if I did. (Please feel free to send me wake-up message if I ever drift that way.)




The coat holds magical powers over me - behold how beautiful I feel, and therefore I am! Be dazzled by my shining presence! Oh what fun!




The stark reality of my pot belly and cellulite thighs all melt away as I muse over my marvellousness!




My glittering necklace is by Charlie Dodge, a jeweller we represent at Gallery Tresco. 




Rings are preloved, but still rather lovely. And note how the pattern on my swimsuit echoes the shapes of the sequins...








One final, glamorous swoosh and I'm gone!

Anna x

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  1. That coat is a statement piece and I love this style!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. I've had this mermaid coat for some years now and yet it always gets such a wonderful reaction. Thank you!

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  2. Oh Anna, it’s a sea princess coat!
    It is fabulous and you look great!
    Wishing you a happy week ahead. x

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    1. Sea princess or mermaid coat - I'll go with any of those Phyllis!

      Cheers
      Anna x

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  3. If I had a coat like that, I would be swooshing about in it majestically too! I love it, Anna - just ship that right over to me, thank you very much.

    Enjoy your last days of summer, my friend! You are gorgeous inside and out!

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    1. Aw, how very sweet of you Sheila!

      Hope you're enjoying you last days of summer too x

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  4. You do look beautiful! And you're the only one who thinks you have a pot belly or cellulite thighs. You look strong and healthy and are loving life. Perfect!

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    1. It's so lovely to hear from you again Julia. Thanks for your encouraging words my dear xxx

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  5. Ah.....that coat!!!! It is so beautifully! You certainly are razzle-dazzling!!!

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  6. Oh I'd love to swish about in something like this all the time - I think I was born in the wrong era sometimes. Love it all Anna. Thanks for sharing. Jacqui x

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    1. My mermaid coat is the ultimate in glamour dressing Jacqui! I agree with you about the wrong era thing x

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  7. Hi Anna,

    I realy love your mermaid coat! You have the ideal habitat for this wonderful piece! Don't see any belly or uneven thighs... only a beautiful woman in a beautiful landscape!

    Best wishes from Cologne,
    Susa

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    1. So kind of you Susa! I do think that the glorious backdrop helps x

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