Animal print jumpsuit




Hello again my lovelies! Today sees the start of my transitional dressing - that tricky time when the weather fluctuates during summer and autumn or winter and spring causing havoc with one's outfit choices. Last weekend I had big plans to do my seasonal wardrobe changeover, but life as they say, rarely goes to plan. It was our Ruby anniversary (yes, 40 amazing years of marriage) and although the celebrations were decidedly low-key, I still couldn't find time to do the deed that needed to be done. One thing of note from the weekend was the arrival of my long-lost friend Caroline who was my accomplice on our Thelma and Louise adventure which brought us to Tresco 43 years ago. We had a few catch up sessions together, visiting the site of the Island Hotel where we spent our summer working together and we also had a lovely sea swim at Cradle Porth followed by tea and lots of reminiscing. Happy days!




Anyway, on to the outfit of the day. This animal print jumpsuit is on sale on the ASOS website currently (see here). I've had a small trickle of new purchases recently for which I'll make no apologies. Each new item has been actioned by a moving out of something old to free up space in my closet. If I had time to spare I'd be selling these things on eBay, but for the moment I have no such luxury. 




As you can see, the main feature of the jumpsuit is the wonderfully wide legs. It looks like a maxi dress unless you make exaggerated poses like this. The fit is relaxed with a v neck and button front. The loose fit is perfect for layering a thin thermal top underneath for this time of year, easily whipped off if the temperatures suddenly rise during the day.




Made from 100% viscose, the fabric is drapey and elegant. 




For those of you who have been following the pink trouser suit saga - well the suit arrived, but turned out to just be a jacket in one material and trousers in another meaning that the colours and fabrics were too different to say trouser suit in my book. And so the search continues. I fear it may be next summer before another rash of pink suits hit the market.




Rings in neutral tones were both charity shop finds from a long time ago.




Retro sunglasses are a few years old, from River Island and the necklace is positively ancient, from goodness knows where!




Very soon I'll be packing my Puma white trainers away in favour of white patent boots, although my black patent boots will work fine with this ensemble too.




I'll finish with a couple of anniversary shots from my Instagram page. This was Steve and I in the pony and trap on our way to the wedding reception at the Island Hotel in 1981. We were married on St Mary's and our guests had endured a rather bumpy boat trip after the ceremony, some of them loosing their breakfast along the way. 




And this is the painting I bought for our Ruby anniversary. It's by Lizzie Black, one of our popular artists at Gallery Tresco. See more examples of her work here. These are the Blockhouse Cottages at Green Porth. Steve spent most of his childhood living here and we also had our first year of marriage at Blockhouse no.3 while we waited for work to be completed on our home at Cliff Cottage over at New Grimsby. The row of cottages is due to be rebuilt over the next 12 months, so it's good to have this as a reminder before construction begins.

Many thanks for joining me again. I'll be back after the big clothes changeover and hope to have found all sorts of inspiring clothes to share with you. 

                                                                    Anna x

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  1. Wow I am coveting that jumpsuit, my granddaughters would be very impressed! Alas they don't have it in my size and I am larger than you so don't know whether it would be flattering on me. It looks fab on you. Tessa xx

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    1. Thanks for your kind wishes, Tessa.

      I think the suit covers all sorts of shapes ... x

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  2. PS What a lovely idea for your Ruby wedding present. Whatwonderful views there must be from the Blockhouse cottages. Happy Ruby wedding aniversary.
    Tessax

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  3. Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary Anna. What a beautiful painting to mark the occasion and bring back happy memories.

    I love your jumpsuit; it looks both stylish and comfortable.
    I don’t think it would suit me, but you rock it girl! X

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    1. So kind of you Phyllis. We had a lovely day and now have this painting as a wonderful memento!

      Cheers
      Anna x

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  4. Having just done my closet change over last week, Anna, I totally get that you're not ready for it just yet - good luck! It's a massive undertaking!

    I love the jumpsuit, so fun. Happy anniversary to you and Steve - look at you two in the trap! What a nice remembrance in that painting - it's amazing!

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    1. Yes, I'm holding off from that massive quest for as long as I can!

      I'm amazed that we've been married for 40 whole years and yet we're still such great friends - I'm very lucky!

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  5. Dear Anna,

    happy ruby wedding anniversary for your both. We had our 35 wedding anniversary on September 1, but in December we will have our 43 "love anniversary", we lived 8 years together, not married, in german we say "wilde Ehe" (wild marriage). I guess, we old couples are some kind of dinosaur... today the couples often meet, marriage and divorce within a few years.
    Hugs from Cologne,
    Susa

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    1. Thanks for that Susa. I think you're right about modern marriages not withstanding the test of time. We truly are dinosaurs and that's quite sweet and funny x

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  6. Happy anniversary to you both. Hope you had a lovely time. Love this jumpsuit Anna, it looks a dream to wear. Jacqui x

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    1. A week later and we had a family lunch out at the local beach cafe in glorious weather. The jumpsuit would suit you too Jaqcui!

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  7. Lovely jumpsuit, the print, the viscose fabric, the floatiness, everything rocks!. And you look fab in these photos!
    Happy ruby anniversary!
    besos

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