My new fun fur!




Hello again! How's your week been? Back to work? Me too. It wasn't too bad. Sometimes the thought of returning to work is much worse than the reality, isn't it? The decorations may be packed away and the party food and chocs are all done, but that doesn't mean the fun is all over. And by fun, yes I'm talking fun fur. This orange bundle of delight was a pre-Christmas present to myself from TK Maxx and the brand is Maison Cinqcent.




Much as the closet cull and dejunking is still ongoing at mine, I'm also happy to be buying new pieces that define me at this time of my life. As my next birthday looms on the horizon I'm almost counting the number of paychecks until I reach retirement age. I mention this because once I do retire I'll not have the ability to spend on a whim or to follow the trends that take my eye. It's scary to think of living on a reduced income, but that's why I'm buying what I do so that I may enjoy wearing them for the next few years as a working woman with an excuse to dress up for the job. And thereafter, well I'll still be that eccentric old gal on Tresco, dressing up just to go to the local shop!




Glitz, glamour and fur seem to be in my DNA and I can't see that I'll be able to step away from that no matter what age I am. Steve always reminds me that this is a hobby that does no harm to anyone, so why not carry on as long as it makes me happy. It's good to have that reassurance, especially when I'm particularly done up to the nines!




Today's beautiful backdrop is the view from Fearless Cottage. The patio overlooks the channel between Tresco and Bryher looking north towards the wild Atlantic ocean. At this time of year part of my job is to check all of the artworks on display within the holiday properties which also affords me some fabulous photo opportunities. 




My two-piece is a vintage buy from way back in May when I was off-island in Cornwall. I came across a vintage shop in Penryn where I spent a lovely half hour browsing the stock of not just clothes but furniture too. The crimplene suit is by Diana Martin, a designer of the day; the day being late 50's. I think I bought it because it reminds me of my childhood when everyone's mum wore crimplene dresses and we all wore bri-nylon shirts to school and brushed nylon nightdresses. And wow, that's a blast from the past remembering those nightdresses! My two sisters and I wore those nighties, but as the brushed nylon was the cosy side, well we used to wear them inside out. What a scream to remember this from over 50 years ago!






Styling is everything when it comes to vintage outfits. I'm painfully aware of wearing clothes that are almost the same age as me and how they really depend on the right accessories to bring them up to date. I've added my studded stretch and leather belt in dark green to give the suit shape. The quirky Scottie dog necklace adds fun to the look, tonally matching rings brings the whole thing together. Today's sunglasses are by Radley.




My knee high wet look boots are another surefire way of adding punch to the outfit. See them on ASOS here




Thanks for dropping by again today. I'll be back again next week with more style inspiration and news from the idyll that is Tresco. Keep safe, keep well and enjoy yourself in whatever way you can!

                                                                                             Anna x

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  1. Ah, yes, I remember those bri-nylon nighties (highly flammable, we later learned). Love the colours in your crimplene two-piece. And those boots are a nod to the seventies, I think.

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    1. Lovely to have your comments Jayne, thank you!

      This whole look is a nod to the past, and yes, how very dangerous those nighties were!

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  2. Once again I'm reminded that it's a good thing we don't live geographically closer, Anna, or I'd be raiding your closet. I ADORE your new faux fur coat! I completely agree about bring vintage into the modern era through accessories - nothing dates vintage more than more vintage! It's a skill to be able to mix and match it so well - brava!

    I also think about retirement, and how I'll be dressing for a walk to the store - I'm grateful now for being able to dress up for work. Shopping one's closet in one's retirement will be a pleasure, I hope!

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    1. Could you imagine the fun we could have clothes swapping if we lived near each other Sheila? Thanks for your vote of approval re the styling of this.

      You're so right about shopping our closets in retirement - that ought to be fun x

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  3. Anna, You look amazing in your new coat; the colour is fabulous and of course it’s an item that won’t date.
    You will still be strutting your stuff in years to come in these gorgeous pieces, including the lovely green suit.
    The colours in your pictures are captivating, what a lovely backdrop; you are truly blessed to live in such a place. x

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    1. I don't know why, but I always feel that fur coats are indeed timeless Phyllis. And they always deliver the glamour factor don't they?

      The island has so many lovely backdrops considering how small it is x

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  4. Your orange fur is indeed a bundle of delight, and I'm head over heels with your Crimplene suit! xxx

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    1. I bet you have similar Crimplene offerings in your closet! x

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  5. Hi Anna,
    thank you for the insight in your plans and thoughts about the retirement period coming some day. My mood just is the same, as I finished my working period at the end of April. I become 64 in April and as a very long contributor in our pension insurance (more than 45 years, never had time out for children) I'll be able to left work with my full pension. Nevertheless, my monthly income is only 48 percent of my current income. Thats a change. But here in Germany anyone knows, how important it is, to take care of yourself, to avoid a to big gap in your later income. But, a lot of young people don't think to later years, or have currently a small income and cannot save money for later. Especially single parent woman are threatened by old-age poverty. Very sad.

    To a lighter theme: I'm looking forward to read your lovely blogs in 2022!

    XXX Susa

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    1. So we are the same age this year and yet I have to work for another 3 years before I get my government pension. You sound as if you have good plans in order for your retirement Susa, whereas I'm working and saving what I can ready for the day when I have to face that change. Depending on how fit I am, I may continue working or even drop down to part-time to allow myself more free time without loosing too much income. It's all very worrying to thing of old-age poverty isn't it?

      I'm so pleased that the blog is a highlight for you. Thanks! xxx

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  6. It is a gorgeous coat, Anna. Hope it will keep you warm during winter :)
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. Oh my goodness, what a cosy coat this is!

      Thanks for dropping by xxx

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  7. You look fab in this Anna, that coat is amazing and will keep you so warm - bloomin need that today isn't it cold! Jacqui x

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    1. I can see that fur coats will be appearing on my blog for some time yet Jacqui!

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