7 years of blogging




Hello and welcome to this celebratory post! I can't quite believe that it's seven years since I took up blogging and yet here I am reveling in my self promotion and the excuse to dress up for no other reason than that I want to. If you're a regular you'll recall my recent post Inspired by Iris Apfel. Well, much to my amazement, I somehow have pulled it off and managed to buy the longed-for suit as worn by Iris in the advert (see here). 




On the launch date of the H&M collection I was off-island and unable to get online to join the queue of fashionistas all keen to purchase their own favourite piece. My best friend Bo who lives in Portugal stepped up to join the race on my behalf. She managed to buy the trousers through the Portuguese H&M website which was no small feat. By the time she had posted them off to me I was home again and had fallen prey to Covid. 




Some five days into the virus I had to go online to pay my water bill and then had the idea that I maybe ought to check out eBay just in case the jacket had surfaced there. My first find was a size 16 version which was currently being bid by 6 hopefuls, raising the price to £533...




I continued with my search and found a jacket in a 12, (brand new with the labels still attached) newly listed with 6 days to run and no bids as yet. I had a few minutes to consider if I ought to wait to bid on the last day, pitching it at what I hoped to be the right price. But, really I knew I couldn't risk missing it. So I bit the bullet and clicked the Buy it Now option. I've not had a moment of regret at paying over the odds for what is my dream suit. It is a thing of beauty, a thing of joy and probably the most exquisite outfit I own. I love it and I deserve it.










In homage to Iris I'm wearing more than one necklace again, but have toned it down slightly this time. There's nothing new here, just a few second hand bangles and various pre-loved rings too. My sunglasses are old, from Radley London.




I bought these pristine new Replay trainers from TK Maxx recently once I knew I'd secured the whole trouser suit - I love the simplicity of the white tee and shoes which contrast perfectly against the ornately embroidered and pearl laden suit. The pea pod pearls are divine, don't you think?






And here's another beautiful touch to the design - the 100 year symbol combined with the glasses the style icon wears. 








Anyway, here's the icing on the cake of my 7th blogging anniversary -




The first outing of this most exquisite two piece was last night when Steve and I were invited to join Johnnie Walker (DJ legend of our times) and his wife Tiggy to their Eurovision party. We were in a small party of six at one of the Sea Garden cottages on Tresco where we enjoyed a running buffet of Tapas and local fare with lots of liquid refreshments. Johnnie wore his Sergeant Pepper shirt and I must admit I'm inclined to call my suit by the same name, although pea pod suit does have a nice ring to it ...




The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that I had changed into a pale aqua top and turned up the jacket sleeves. If I'd been able to try on the jacket in store I might have chosen a smaller size, but beggars can't be choosers can they? So I'm sporting this as an over-sized jacket as if I planned it that way. To be perfectly honest I see this as a true collectors item. I totally love it and feel it's totally me in fabric form. 




We had a brilliant evening, much aided by great company and the spectacularly welcome result for Sam Ryder for Great Britain. Every time I put on this suit it will evoke happy memories of the night we partied to Eurovision with Johnnie Walker and co!

And finally. No blog post of mine would be complete with out the obligatory photo-bombers...




And what about this bit of visual trickery? See how I launch this bird from my hand to fly off overhead -




And that's it. My 7th year of blogging and I'm still enjoying sharing my island life with you. Please do take a minute to say hi in the comments box if you'd like to share your thoughts about this or any of my posts - I'd love to hear from you.


See you soon!

Anna x

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  1. Honestly, Google is getting more annoying every day. And YouTube and Instagram too, for all that matter.
    I cannot comment with my Google account on my iPhone, not even with double verification. Grumble grumble.
    Anyway, what I want to say is that I adore your suit and am very envious of you. I would have loved to have that suit. I never knew it had little pearl beads on it. Love it but am worried how they will keep either in the wash or the dry cleaner. But that is for you to worry about (or not) and for later. For now you look terrific in it.
    Happy seventh blog anniversary.
    Greetje
    No Fear of Fashion

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    1. Greetje, I could easily see you wearing this and looking mighty find in it too! Did you try to get hold of one? I was utterly determined to buy it and somehow that determination fueled my success. The beads are only on the jacket which hopefully won't need laundering. Thanks so much for dropping by and for your lovely feedback x

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  2. Congratulations on 7 years of blogging, Anna! I only just celebrated my 6th back in March and honestly thought you had been blogging for much longer!
    Congratulations too on finding that stunner of a suit! xxx

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    1. Ann, I too thought you'd been in the blogging world for much longer, hahaha! Owning this suit has eclipsed every other item in my clothes collection - I'm beyond happy!

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  3. Happy 7th anniversary, Anna!! I can't believe how the time has flown (I just passed my own 14th anniversary!). I adore that amazing suit - I'm making grabby hands at the screen, and it is a GOOD THING you are so far away, or I'd be raiding your closet! Great persistence in getting both pieces. I dream of finding something THAT cool.

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    1. 14 years is very impressive Sheila! I can't imagine what chaos would ensue if you and I had the ability to mix our wardrobes together.

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  4. You are a true fashion icon Anna, and that suit is so drool worthy!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  5. OMG! That suit is absolutely fabulous! And it sounds like you and Steve had a fun opportunity to show it off. Perfect!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  6. Congratulations on 7 years of blogging Anna!! Woohoo! I love your new outfit, and I'm so pleased to have played a vital role in your enjoyment! Love you honey xxx

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    1. Hahaha, doesn't it look grand Bo! You are forever tied up in the history of this magnificent addition to my clothes collection. Thank you xxx

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  7. Thanks for seven years of sharing. You are an inspiration to us all. I especially enjoy the beautiful scenery when we are in the dog days of summer here in Austin, Texas.

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    1. How very kind of you to send this all the way from Austin to Tresco! I'm delighted to hear that you're enjoying the blog xxx

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  8. Congratulations Anna… I look forward to many more years of reading your blog.
    Your outfit is stunning..oh my goodness ..to bag such a trouser suit!
    You look amazing! X

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    1. I do indeed hope to keep this up for many more years! Thanks so much xxx

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  9. Happy 7th Blogiversary Anna!!! I'm very happy to have met you through the wonder that is blogging!! Your suit is an absolute dream! I'm so glad you managed to get it!! It's perfect for you!!! How exciting to party with Johnnie Walker!

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    1. Cheers for that! It's wonderful to share my passion for clothes with like-minded others. Thank you for joining me xxx

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    2. Ha, didn't realise I had saved as Anonymous last time! This was me....idiosyncratic overuse of exclamation marks made me know it was me!

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  10. This is stunning suit Anna, it has such a presence and style. You look fabulous in it. https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/

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  11. You look stunning Anna, your suit is just beautiful.
    Happy blogging anniversary. xxx

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  12. Congratulations on your 7 years anniversary, well done you. I love this suit too, it's just made for you and such a pretty shade. Jacqui x

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    1. Thanks for that Jacqui. I'm totally thrilled to have bagged this suit - it's such a joy!

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  13. Hi Anna, better late than missed... I wish you a happy blog anniversary!!! The suit is "oh, boah, super and so special". So Anna. I totally understand that you burn for him. In my language I could write you "a poem" about his beauty. So, in English, I miss the words...
    Thank you for seven years of blogging dear Anna!
    Hugs from Cologne,
    Susa

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