70's psychedelic flares




Hello again! How are your Christmas preparations coming along? Today I'm making my first batch of fudge which means I'm pretty much on track. I've also started wrapping presents, but that's mainly so that I can check what's arrived and what I still need to order. Writing Christmas cards will be next. The Christmas tree isn't up yet, nor are the decorations, but that's always very last minute in our house. So hey, let's talk about my outfit of the day, shall we?




I've had little online shopping splurge of late and these 70's flares were a wonderfully joyful find on the Asos website (find them here). I'm having a bit of a nostalgic fashion spell currently, revisiting the 60's, 70's and 80's. In my last post I was raving about wet-look boots and now here I am, totally loved up with these fab psychedelic loon pants - another reminder of my teens!




I love the muted palette of this outfit which still has that festive feel thanks to the fun fur jacket (New Look, very old). The trousers are a mix of glorious pastel hues in blue, lilac, aqua and dusky pink. I've revived an old fluffy sweater in pale blue (a charity shop find) and added these chunky heeled Chelsea boots which are also new and from Asos (find them here). These awesome ankle boots in ecru are going to be so versatile, mixing with lots of my existing outfits. I've got a couple of brown and cream outfits in the pipeline which may sound very blah for Anna's Island Style, but with the addition of these awesome boots, you'll appreciate how amazing these colours can look...




Don't these boots and trousers look a dream together? I'm head over heels with both of them and have this lined up for a workday outfit when I'm in the run up to Christmas next week. The gallery is open for four days in Christmas week so I'm trying to plan my outfits ahead to lessen the stress of the day. I'm happy to report that I'm back into my daily swimming routine which has a great knock on effect to my body confidence. We all want to approach Christmas in the best mindset too and that time in the sea helps to calm my mind, helping me enjoy my watery meditation. 






I'm so pleased to have the chance to showcase this icy floral necklace again. I bought it in the Crisis charity shop in London a couple of years ago for only £12. While I was there I learnt a lot about what the charity does to raise awareness of homelessness within the city and it was good to see how my money was going to have a direct impact on the situation. Do check out their website to find out how you can make a difference to someone in need this Christmas. My dear friend Ben gave me guided tour of the finest charity shopping in the capital that day (see here) and he really did me proud. My perspex rings are all second hand too. My old favourite sunglasses are by Quay Austalia.




My thanks to Fiona for popping out with me at short notice yesterday to capture the golden sunshine after what had been a day of mist and rain. It wasn't so much seize the day as seize the moment!

                                                                                               Anna x

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  1. Wonderful. And having been trying to do some photography I am in awe of how well Fiona captured those subtle colors! I am always disappointed in my results. Happy Holidays from one coastal community to another.

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    1. Thanks Kate. I have to agree that there's a skill in capturing good shots and it's always much easier to have some help with a creative eye.

      Happy Christmas to you too!
      Anna x

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  2. I just love those funky trousers, Anna! They do look amazing with the boots. I would love to see this print with your iridescent "mermaid" spangly kimono!

    Glad you've got a handle on your seasonal things. I'm finished my shopping (yay, did it all local), the decorations are up, and all I have to do is wrap presents. Phew!

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    1. How in tune we are Sheila! I did try the mermaid coat on with this, but am holding off with it as I have something similar in the pipeline...

      We've now got the tree and decorations up, all my shopping is done and only a few parcels left to wrap, so I'm feeling a bit more in control.

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  3. Sounds like you’re getting organised Anna.
    I’m mostly there, just some festive cooking to consider.

    Love the flares, they are very ‘you’ and you look amazing wearing them. x

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    1. Well done to you with your planning. I've just finished making my Christmas fudge which is a relief!

      Glad you approve of the trousers - I'm having a retro moment x

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  4. Hi Anna,
    my first idea, when I see your fotos was, Anna must be a realy mermaid, she must be. Look how beaming happy she is looking with this fantastic outfit.
    Maybe it's only the setting of your fotos (brilliant Fiona), but for me, you are "Anna Mermaid".
    You put the outfit and the colours so well together... thumbs up!
    Hugs to you, Susa

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    1. Such lovely feedback from you Susa, thank you!

      My mermaid jacket will be making an appearance soon so you're right that I'm very much Anna Mermaid!

      Wishing you a great Christmas x

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  5. In love with the boots Anna, they look sharp on! Thanks for sharing this jazzy number, it suits you love. x Jacqui

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