Pistachio two piece from Primark




Hello lovelies! How are things with you? September is upon us but, as ever, I'm not done with summer yet and will be holding onto my summer finery for as long as possible. This was my work outfit from Friday when the sun was shining as opposed to today's showery, blustery weather. 




I picked up this skirt and top in Primark in April and this is only the second time I've worn it. My blogging friend Sheila from Ephemera always advocates wearing a new item as soon as possible, to take ownership of it and make it part of your wardrobe. Such good advice! I've held off wearing some pieces that I bought in the spring simply to keep them as new. However that can also work against them as they/I can go off the boil.




The two-piece is pretty and I do love the colour which is probably why I bought it, but the jury's out as to whether I'll be wearing it again next year. The elastic around the bottom of the top plus the batwing sleeves means that it doesn't sit in one place but keeps popping up over the waistband of the skirt. On reflection, I can imagine that this is meant to be a crop top. (Primark's demographic won't have over 60's like me in mind!)




The other downside is the very long skirt (neither maxi nor midi) which needs high heels or wedge sandals (these are old, from TK Maxx) as I've worn here. Much as I tried this on in the changing room at the time of purchase, I was simply looking to add some new colour and style to my wardrobe and this seemed to fit the bill. I recall I was in Truro for a medical appointment and therefore this would have been a bit of a rushed shopping spree at the time. Hey ho!




The gold coloured chain belt was another Primark purchase, bought at the same time to add a bit of bling to what I already knew was a marginally staid outfit. I do think it works in lifting the overall look especially along with the gold chain necklace - a very old Primark piece too.




I feel I may be a bit unkind and disloyal to this co-ord and have to say that I don't hate it, but need to find better accessories to lift it into Anna's Island Style. Maybe my orange wedge sandals would have given a more fun slant to things? No worries - I'll be packing it away until next year to give it another chance to shine. 




Understatement isn't one of my strong points and maybe I've not been very fair on the first viewing of this ensemble. My choice of vintage handbag is a great match but, you know me, I do love the wow factor. The rings are old and my Quay Australia sunglasses work well in that matchy-matchy way.




Fiona did the honours with our end of the week photo shoot. As friends we pride ourselves in absolute honesty with her telling me often "Oh, you won't like that one!" as I babble on when I need to be concentrating on my photo face. We do have lots of laughs and surely that's what we all need!

                                                                            Anna x

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  1. Hi Anna! I do love your blog. I think you are right about your green top and skirt. Maybe some pink, yellow, orange or royal blue would take it up to the next level. It does look very beautiful on you with the gold accessories as well. I'm envious as always of your beautiful island background for your photos. Surely you must be living in paradise.

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    1. Thanks for your feedback - it's good to know that my readers are enjoying my efforts! I agree that next time I maybe ought to pep this up with some other colour/s. And yes, I have to agree with you that I do believe I'm living in paradise. Have a great week x

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  2. Aw, you are a dear to link to me, thank you, Anna! I love your pistachio set, and yes, I definitely advocate wearing things right away - what if they don't work out? I like to know right away if they are going to be a good buy or a goodbye!

    I would style this up with some pops of cobalt blue or aqua to really make the colour a WOW. That's annoying about the top, but I think you're right: it's meant to be a crop. What about a layered long-sleeved mock-neck and then letting your clad middle show?

    I love the bigass chain belt! I would have nabbed that. :)

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    1. Your so right about the good buy or goodbye! I'm not sure how I'll proceed... The belt is mega, isn't it! xxx

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  3. I think a pop of orange would work. Or various shades of red eg berry red, vermillion or muted red brown eg terra cotta. It looks good in the photos but no fun having a crop top turn into a pop up top. Would it be possible to stitch them together and take some length off the bottom? Not a full on sewing bee transformation just a couple of tweaks. Tessa x

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    1. Orange would be great Tessa. I've looked at joining this into a dress but the top is simply too short and would pull the skirt up beyond the waist. Shortening the skirt is a very good idea however, thanks x

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  4. I like the two piece Anna, the shade suits you beautifully.
    What about a touch of cobalt blue as a contrast…..think it might work :)
    I love the gold chain, such a lovely accessory. Xx

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    1. A contrast of any colour would be an improvement. I think I may just pack this away now until next summer and then I'll review it again. Lovely to hear from you!

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  5. It's wonderful Anna, and most definitely the colour of the season, I hope you can 'seasonalise' it for Autumn! (hope that's a word .. lol) Jacqui x

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    1. Thanks for your feedback Jacqui. I've done my clothes changeover this weekend and have packed the two piece away until next year. Hopefully it'll inspire me next time I see it!

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