Summer brights




Hello lovelies! I maybe ought to have called today's post "Better late than never!". August has taken its toll on me, meaning I'm way behind with everything apart from work. Well, maybe even at some areas of my work too if the truth be known... Anyway, here I am in the middle of the night, with a bout of insomnia and an internet connection that keeps dropping in and out trying to put this post together.




My summer brights outfit is a mixture of old and new items - the new being this ruffled skirt, yet another purchase from Number 36 in Penzance dating back to my spring visit to the mainland. The white vest top was from H&M earlier this year too and the pink linen shirt (M&S) was a charity shop find from last year. 




The tiered orange skirt feels flirty and fun and it seemed only right to flounce about on the sand for these photos. Fiona, my photographer extraordinaire, was awol as were family and so I had to make do with the timer on my camera and a bit of hamming up on my own. At least I managed to find a quiet spot on where no-one could see my antics.




I was prepared for the odd flash too by wearing my new bikini. I've yet to do a beach post proper this summer as my every spare moment has been spent helping Steve with our boat renovations. Goodness knows if we'll managed to get it into the water at all this year! Just as we've been trying to finish the last patch of paintwork the weather has turned wet and unpredictable here which is very frustrating.




Said bikini is floral and multi-coloured and is the first new one I've bought for years. Am I bikini body ready I ask myself? Probably not, but it's the only body I've got and may well be on display in September when I've booked a week off work. If the boat isn't launched by then, I plan to take myself off to the beach every day (weather permitting) for a high tide swim and then have a picnic and laze around reading a book and sunbathing. I've already put in for a dose of good weather so fingers crossed that will all go to plan!




There's nothing new jewellery-wise and the Radley sunglasses aren't new either. The beaded belt is very old indeed but has been brought out to tie in with my sandals which again were bought in the spring (from TK Maxx) and haven't made it onto the blog previously.




Side by side, the belt and sandals do look as if they match perfectly which for me it terribly satisfying. Matchy-matchy or clashy-clashy whichever is the plan always makes me happy if I manage to pull it off. Such little pleasures in life please me immensely.



So that's just about all from me. I'm having an overnight trip to the mainland this weekend to have my eye's tested but don't expect I'll have much time for shopping. I say that to almost prepare myself for any disappointment. I also have to get a new passport photo taken and have done an online search, but do wonder how reliable that is - one of the venues is KFC! Anyway, wish me luck and I'll be back on Monday with our Style Not Age challenge. Hope to see you then. Please leave me a comment if you've enjoyed this post.


Thanks for dropping by!

Anna x

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  1. I like everything about this ensemble and the photos have worked really well using the timer and hammimg! We did each others passport photos just using our phones, sat on the back doorstep so that the white of the door was the backdrop, cropped to size and sent digitally. Have a good week, Tessa x

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    1. I didn't manage to get the passport photos taken so might have to try your way instead Tessa x

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    2. Should work fine, you've got a good team of photographers. x

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  2. I always enjoy your posts, Anna! Your colours here are like sorbet - so saturated and bright and evocative of summer. I adore the flouncy skirt (I'd be swooshing it about constantly!) and how fun to find a matchy piece for your old belt. I love that feeling, when you find that perfect piece that makes a set.

    Hoping you get more sunshine and warm weather (esp. for your vacay week!), that the boat is ready in time, and that your insomnia takes a hike.

    Big hugs to you, my friend - thank you for all the lovely comments!

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    1. Thanks for that Sheila. It was so good to pop across and get some inspiration from you once again xxx

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  3. That skirt was just made for flouncing, and the bright pink and orange are delicious together. I'm hearing you, as August has been a bit full-on for me as well. Wishing you luck on the eye test and the new passport photo. I know the latter can be quite a challenge :-) xxx

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    1. The eye test took much longer than I expected so I had to forego the passport photo... I did manage a tiny bit of retail therapy instead x

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  4. A colour combination I love, these are super together and i adore the addition of the blue/green. Jacqui x

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    1. I do love this happy combination of colours. Thanks for dropping by Jacqui x

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  5. I love this color combo on you. Your belt and sandals are so pretty.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. Thanks Lovely! I'm particularly pleased with the belt and sandals combo x

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  6. Ah, pink and orange- the most idiosyncratic Anna combination of colours I can think of- I love it! Such tropical, fruity vibes! If I see an M&S blouse like that in a charity shop, I am getting it! You make it look amazing!!! I love the skirt- so pretty and floaty- you did well with the self timer! Sorry to hear everything has been a bit manic and you haven't been able to enjoy the waters but I hope you get to during your week off!x

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    1. Aren't pink and orange an absolute joy Kezzie! It's such a happy combo that you can't fail to feel good wearing it. Fingers crossed for some lovely weather next week xxx

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  7. Hi Anna,
    you're my Queen of combination. You always combine so well and what I find the very best, you add then always a surprising note. I love the turquoise in your outfit in the belt and the sandals correspond with the pink and orange in the outfit. Simply a great experience!
    I was with my husband a week in The Niederlande, at the sea. it was very hot and I was swimming every day. What a relief!
    I shopped in a charity shop in Alkmaar a pair of Fitflop sandals, nearly new, for only 4 Euros. Very proud, because my husband had found them. He have an eye for treasures...
    Hugs to you dear Anna
    Susa

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    1. Thanks so much Susa. I love to hear of others shopping bargains - your sandals sound like a great buy - well done to your hubby! xxx

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  8. Hi Anna,
    I fear, my (long) comment is disappeared...
    So, I send you a friendly hug to your beautiful island!
    Susa

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  9. Such striking colours Anna..beautiful Summer vibrancy!
    You look amazing. xx

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