tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50208919482742862592024-03-18T13:40:14.814+00:00Anna's Island StyleAnna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comBlogger840125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-46658198827381655502024-03-18T13:39:00.000+00:002024-03-18T13:39:43.305+00:00Hurrah for the sunshine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaljjJFPtKAtkTaPWfn8EEQz0mJt3QRvVh0dp3J6mcxYUFpfb9uBJSNtTGhjNkhnnryOpkh0i4JI0cC5y9Blwze_mx0oBTiE_65oipj_nbTJkWNeXNogQvDGKVqlnPk5ZkP69Kl6MjY2_OEJeNwWdCn0iGIhQqqBXevnwRQ-WPGVmh7SvZFKobnnc5Nk/s4709/P1010648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3141" data-original-width="4709" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaljjJFPtKAtkTaPWfn8EEQz0mJt3QRvVh0dp3J6mcxYUFpfb9uBJSNtTGhjNkhnnryOpkh0i4JI0cC5y9Blwze_mx0oBTiE_65oipj_nbTJkWNeXNogQvDGKVqlnPk5ZkP69Kl6MjY2_OEJeNwWdCn0iGIhQqqBXevnwRQ-WPGVmh7SvZFKobnnc5Nk/s16000/P1010648.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Wow, what a difference a little bit of sunshine makes! I honestly can't begin to explain how much the sunny weather on Sunday made to my mood. Not only that, but I took myself off to the beach on Saturday morning to swim on the high tide despite the fact that it was tipping down with rain. The sea was glorious - chilly, yes - but the isolation that the sea offers; the sense of escape and ultimately the watery meditation that the big blue provides is the best therapy ever. I returned to Green Porth on Sunday morning and repeated the whole process with even more delight as I didn't have to struggle to get dressed in the downpour as on Saturday.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMr6EOndLMHiBpV3UnXkdnoE2ieWXpZpRfdp2pNZxZpj78iW0wnjuP0Bvxqt6Ubs8YamzfAFYBVbz5Vz-Lqx9zo2YnSZB-uNQIIzaNc39P8_307tJTHZ2yUokgdw-wqWKG3TFUPh-i6o6zy1vxHyMO2eRzRuXN4DXghzNTwM6O2pdLGkHEkFf0UkOZvU0/s4314/P1010649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3081" data-original-width="4314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMr6EOndLMHiBpV3UnXkdnoE2ieWXpZpRfdp2pNZxZpj78iW0wnjuP0Bvxqt6Ubs8YamzfAFYBVbz5Vz-Lqx9zo2YnSZB-uNQIIzaNc39P8_307tJTHZ2yUokgdw-wqWKG3TFUPh-i6o6zy1vxHyMO2eRzRuXN4DXghzNTwM6O2pdLGkHEkFf0UkOZvU0/s16000/P1010649.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I sometimes forget the importance of pushing myself to make time to swim, forgetting that the payback is immediate and also long lasting. From day to day all I need to do is succumb to the restorative powers of the ocean to feel 100% me again. Without this daily regime I do indeed go downhill mentally and wonder if that's similar to an drug addict craving their next hit. Whatever, if you hear me complain about feeling low, please remind me to get to the sea!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVAKU6rHCFymyfZ_3BkqtVnmhXrgr112KG_tRUBeC1NdqImGw8QY_GGK1qRpgodCjV6l0NLMC85aYrtuenqhkHE1CO4qva4skLXS07BLH6gmDW3lH2jRx5S-TxNs2dJ7YkaCgrMm5WuzI0B0U-pRfvsMfkH8YfUb-O0wsVBJkxSuZbQDedR82VCCd-RE/s3911/P1010643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2908" data-original-width="3911" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVAKU6rHCFymyfZ_3BkqtVnmhXrgr112KG_tRUBeC1NdqImGw8QY_GGK1qRpgodCjV6l0NLMC85aYrtuenqhkHE1CO4qva4skLXS07BLH6gmDW3lH2jRx5S-TxNs2dJ7YkaCgrMm5WuzI0B0U-pRfvsMfkH8YfUb-O0wsVBJkxSuZbQDedR82VCCd-RE/s16000/P1010643.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The outfit of the day all comes from Vinted. Second hand satisfies my desire to reduce landfill and Vinted is also helping me reduce my own dejunking efforts too - it's a win/win. The top is by Adidas, leggings are by Stronger and the green boots have no brand or labels on them but are brand spanking new.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrcWz4XQE_UngiH2fbcxBvGnZO9JlUPh2sLFrTsB9zdAXjpmb9RgLox2E4o0IqBquRcO4hmVUyp0xNN2jtrIa-SBd-2PxH01UsPPga8ceTJct4CFQbhZM7s02k6nsx2LOmvhFlRqlaOyJ3sOoD07Lbo7uYoo8F1xk7I_57nnxJvTNfRNar_uTmkPQghs/s4896/P1010655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrcWz4XQE_UngiH2fbcxBvGnZO9JlUPh2sLFrTsB9zdAXjpmb9RgLox2E4o0IqBquRcO4hmVUyp0xNN2jtrIa-SBd-2PxH01UsPPga8ceTJct4CFQbhZM7s02k6nsx2LOmvhFlRqlaOyJ3sOoD07Lbo7uYoo8F1xk7I_57nnxJvTNfRNar_uTmkPQghs/s16000/P1010655.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I love the soft green colour of these and they are super soft and very comfy. I've thrown this look together without too much notice as to if all the colours work together - it's a fun outfit, a weekend play look and I love it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFHp_ZpQJg0z2-r0X-S8zE1uPJDLFPuI6WxzGNctbZ7fWenQsi9L3H-umE80Km8tNMAi5rHtkWEhRpE1lKGzE0r8u0laph0F9HfdhlI9t-hydANnYkVspO3s31MHSyw2wUOHLN9DYxQa7asZQ39LLhiq7cw2A8mmC_fzYcmsdmRkLSRl74QjQazaGw5g/s4896/P1010628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFHp_ZpQJg0z2-r0X-S8zE1uPJDLFPuI6WxzGNctbZ7fWenQsi9L3H-umE80Km8tNMAi5rHtkWEhRpE1lKGzE0r8u0laph0F9HfdhlI9t-hydANnYkVspO3s31MHSyw2wUOHLN9DYxQa7asZQ39LLhiq7cw2A8mmC_fzYcmsdmRkLSRl74QjQazaGw5g/s16000/P1010628.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The rings are old, pre-loved too and the sunglasses are by Radley London. I played on the ramparts of the Old Blockhouse castle, enjoying the space on this brilliant sunny afternoon. What a joy!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSvRrQ_DhuP0WriQTkAxxBXB4K7hE2uTlFn3vq7wX9yp2ejG0xMfORxf9GDdxGJWa1tiFWT_QhkD3Bl4VZjIuAf4WoDRv6UxCafp99Y_7sXKceTl3qXdxYU21WQNP_5x952yvmky1LhvvDS9JPK-2aPgLzaYdI1Z8DvLWa0CN-Y1S0DIB3QaQ7AC_xkg/s2714/P1010639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2242" data-original-width="2714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSvRrQ_DhuP0WriQTkAxxBXB4K7hE2uTlFn3vq7wX9yp2ejG0xMfORxf9GDdxGJWa1tiFWT_QhkD3Bl4VZjIuAf4WoDRv6UxCafp99Y_7sXKceTl3qXdxYU21WQNP_5x952yvmky1LhvvDS9JPK-2aPgLzaYdI1Z8DvLWa0CN-Y1S0DIB3QaQ7AC_xkg/s16000/P1010639.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gRDcKaEpYe53BdffML1eWgFYOvr0FAGikvTsfn0h9B2ILg6FCZe4w7zhgIYH8NGZbF7MEYd8U3Uy4KAGDjbWATcIOGXz2oO-_y7JT7dfIMmQKhkphSQIQwZcuVl4Pabn4qtXJmZdPZdyp_TZBy6ldxDIEmhf1w4fUvYJsXQTLwoL5sAexzrvODb8JVw/s4248/P1010624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2843" data-original-width="4248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gRDcKaEpYe53BdffML1eWgFYOvr0FAGikvTsfn0h9B2ILg6FCZe4w7zhgIYH8NGZbF7MEYd8U3Uy4KAGDjbWATcIOGXz2oO-_y7JT7dfIMmQKhkphSQIQwZcuVl4Pabn4qtXJmZdPZdyp_TZBy6ldxDIEmhf1w4fUvYJsXQTLwoL5sAexzrvODb8JVw/s16000/P1010624.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCFgw3I6AFgaALnwGXvyhKZ1gS8A7TCcAW7N37NXaiGlmprQEnmBl2LJGyhE2nCh0sqGt6q1fYpBIyUXgO57SXcQ1_7w23U0kdKm_MLmZPKyDmjKBPyMYyrsr_RqaK6jsRg9CiYcgYV-U3aa-r9nIviXovB0YLi-h9ey9Nav0l4aa6_aUAS1tpP3ThjQ/s3990/P1010651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2716" data-original-width="3990" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCFgw3I6AFgaALnwGXvyhKZ1gS8A7TCcAW7N37NXaiGlmprQEnmBl2LJGyhE2nCh0sqGt6q1fYpBIyUXgO57SXcQ1_7w23U0kdKm_MLmZPKyDmjKBPyMYyrsr_RqaK6jsRg9CiYcgYV-U3aa-r9nIviXovB0YLi-h9ey9Nav0l4aa6_aUAS1tpP3ThjQ/s16000/P1010651.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The rest of my weekend comprised of batch cooking for the freezer, cleaning, defrosting the freezer and the Sunday roast dinner. Two swims and a lovely walk in the sunshine far outweighed the weekend chores which is surely a sign of me getting the balance right. Many thanks for swinging by again.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Have a super week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-89564859057213562522024-03-14T14:29:00.000+00:002024-03-14T14:29:07.860+00:00Thank you for coming!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AWOA2I8ZLXGqxlL8eSp1unu23qkP145rquxVTiMBaDMVRNgANYs31oeappr1CADzLBUs-OXktjUWYh_w55U_pJ-nFc6-91pNOjiDgE2uMLNrVHle_B2dNifV92on6QdX_grUHAX4ALhBrFywHioZlSbX4h-fmakDc3ffM6pSpSqif1C6jplnVSjG2k/s2652/P1010611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="2364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AWOA2I8ZLXGqxlL8eSp1unu23qkP145rquxVTiMBaDMVRNgANYs31oeappr1CADzLBUs-OXktjUWYh_w55U_pJ-nFc6-91pNOjiDgE2uMLNrVHle_B2dNifV92on6QdX_grUHAX4ALhBrFywHioZlSbX4h-fmakDc3ffM6pSpSqif1C6jplnVSjG2k/s16000/P1010611.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and thank you so much for coming. Today's post has been delayed for no other reason than that I'm struggling with too much to do and not enough time to do it in. Frankly, I'm exhausted. BUT, I owe it to you, my lovely reader, to say thank you for keeping coming back to check if I'm around. I'm writing this during my lunchtime as by the evening I seem to be too tired to think. The run-up to the new season on the island seems to have drained all my reserves. I'm too tired to swim despite the fact that it generates energy in me. Mentally I can't face anything beyond the essentials in life. I'm so sorry to start in such a downbeat tone, but I want to be honest with you. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRBGeBrHghLRdzrj4g3DmpqEWSz-YlB_p-YKzHyck-9ONQGWXfhWdpjgDGiNuXvW6IqyqLcYfVxHEIos77Yd_ainJXhizHc41A1n7HZtlt676hyphenhyphenYsU_mRjRqmhyZF9OWQ9GWwUXsGN93J71SE_bjEoY9tIpi04uSRLDkek_uAohtlaxxDkQBcUvuDIE0/s3304/P1010605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3304" data-original-width="2522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRBGeBrHghLRdzrj4g3DmpqEWSz-YlB_p-YKzHyck-9ONQGWXfhWdpjgDGiNuXvW6IqyqLcYfVxHEIos77Yd_ainJXhizHc41A1n7HZtlt676hyphenhyphenYsU_mRjRqmhyZF9OWQ9GWwUXsGN93J71SE_bjEoY9tIpi04uSRLDkek_uAohtlaxxDkQBcUvuDIE0/s16000/P1010605.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The photos are from Sunday, Mother's Day, which was an absolute joy! I spent some time in the morning sewing the hems of these new jeans. They're by Next, via Vinted, and had those ragged unfinished hems, so I decided to add some bias binding tape to finish them off. You'll see that in the photo below.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwjKygf4SW5clwQiv6DX7wSvI_-U4Bv5dPbqOeuxZL3ea6pi_exTh0OME154YszBiOQAb7w9Mn_XLReoXgf_J8p-op10ZrLAnL8UP6M1gOhOFDfvi-yNTwsSh1LycYUcvhNiqu2napumTILYimWgN8abc3Tqy-dVbmA4QbCGDX7_8UTzC39IS4nwQKBw/s2276/P1010608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="2276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwjKygf4SW5clwQiv6DX7wSvI_-U4Bv5dPbqOeuxZL3ea6pi_exTh0OME154YszBiOQAb7w9Mn_XLReoXgf_J8p-op10ZrLAnL8UP6M1gOhOFDfvi-yNTwsSh1LycYUcvhNiqu2napumTILYimWgN8abc3Tqy-dVbmA4QbCGDX7_8UTzC39IS4nwQKBw/s16000/P1010608.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I'm pretty sure a professional seamstress would have chosen a yellow tape to blend in but my stock is very sparse, hence it had to be orange. I'm not unhappy with the result to be fair. It's probably what you'd expect from me given that it's my favourite colour.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJwAvIsrP17MTm0OwuyGDnbiEoTnU89RlXCP3cHZLPThW4dv0siHWE3GxDNHzSGM4sJ_BlIFA3eQdvWZRbOljrrAF1b4MiFleCiy5bmlnaermUEcwPpg4KMzzOLV_POywnEzkG0MFuHD-p66y5-NWIKWBXahDPQu5CLvMUTi6YSGToXJ8rUrFlE-qG-Q/s3672/P1010613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJwAvIsrP17MTm0OwuyGDnbiEoTnU89RlXCP3cHZLPThW4dv0siHWE3GxDNHzSGM4sJ_BlIFA3eQdvWZRbOljrrAF1b4MiFleCiy5bmlnaermUEcwPpg4KMzzOLV_POywnEzkG0MFuHD-p66y5-NWIKWBXahDPQu5CLvMUTi6YSGToXJ8rUrFlE-qG-Q/s16000/P1010613.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We went for pre-lunch drinks (with complimentary bunch of daffs for the mums) with the extended family at the New Inn and then went on, the four of us, to have lunch at the Ruin Beach Cafe. The outfit comprises of a jacket that Steve gave me for my birthday, an orange vest top (old) and these jeans with Amazon sparkly belt, plus fab new leather boots from Vinted.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieg2kExvczsMlaALTHtgpmrNOvlBzx4T9BqcpNG16fqm8Oq49n6gq1DPiOACGhbceMolUUb5XB2195lOEOuxwTDFWTSOlJBaMT5jxLljYHi1eeZEfByNz79KTXTXV1BnQSGkNkjnDeLIRVzyqzittYJG7rQNxGWjq9aY-ajv4wZlnD-0X8wTCNWkGliRs/s2854/P1010612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2854" data-original-width="2276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieg2kExvczsMlaALTHtgpmrNOvlBzx4T9BqcpNG16fqm8Oq49n6gq1DPiOACGhbceMolUUb5XB2195lOEOuxwTDFWTSOlJBaMT5jxLljYHi1eeZEfByNz79KTXTXV1BnQSGkNkjnDeLIRVzyqzittYJG7rQNxGWjq9aY-ajv4wZlnD-0X8wTCNWkGliRs/s16000/P1010612.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The cute yellow handbag is by Dune, purchased from TK Maxx quite a while ago, but this is its first outing. I love the pretty beaded handle and the size is very cute too. I must love you and leave you now as it's time to go back to work. Thank you so much for coming - it means a lot to me!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-57255014969056089892024-03-05T20:40:00.000+00:002024-03-05T20:40:51.182+00:00We're open for business again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdDkq3akkPLwB8tsPw3pMi-ybAV9C1mDlDg8J9ugET281Z2XP72-Raiqgmtt-WAEoTGHFH-y0CP9Nw9XEEQnP4Lwp73BrYTDxJdm8LullAnH6SheX6lPo84TdszejyjXdvA00XMN-nbIOTPkRREWSPSRYz9EYq41AjCPruDKGIeEAzO-ZSLyq7e7QI8A/s4896/P1010568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdDkq3akkPLwB8tsPw3pMi-ybAV9C1mDlDg8J9ugET281Z2XP72-Raiqgmtt-WAEoTGHFH-y0CP9Nw9XEEQnP4Lwp73BrYTDxJdm8LullAnH6SheX6lPo84TdszejyjXdvA00XMN-nbIOTPkRREWSPSRYz9EYq41AjCPruDKGIeEAzO-ZSLyq7e7QI8A/s16000/P1010568.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, here we go again with another season! On Friday 1st March the Gallery re-opened for business and this was my outfit of the day. No points for guessing where I found this fabulous jumpsuit - Vinted, of course! I've been selling consistently as part of my ongoing clear out and that's given me a bit of a healthy piggy bank with Vinted which helps when I find something as lovely as this.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTebAAMgsUMljJ8LevC9V0q7vw87p-zejrPEr0CR8isPByusGS5PVe58BCHTDlCGL1LsOfmD-xuew9Ng5Q24j9Hf5quToCyGzb_uZv9ZYEiMhqo67MjT3w47QwWOEh1fBx9OyKqt9rlTGlOj2q9V95QmfYunVZheUoBnAJbH04uBe0YKCwL8dOVA7bX9c/s4896/P1010588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTebAAMgsUMljJ8LevC9V0q7vw87p-zejrPEr0CR8isPByusGS5PVe58BCHTDlCGL1LsOfmD-xuew9Ng5Q24j9Hf5quToCyGzb_uZv9ZYEiMhqo67MjT3w47QwWOEh1fBx9OyKqt9rlTGlOj2q9V95QmfYunVZheUoBnAJbH04uBe0YKCwL8dOVA7bX9c/s16000/P1010588.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Sasha introduced me to not only the joys of Vinted over a year ago, but also the Lucy & Yak brand. I'm very grateful to her. My jewellery is all old, the necklace was from Topshop and the rings are charity shopped. The orange stretch belt was from Amazon last summer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYmZeYDNrmfnxPX0Q95tNyqLtKBYGOom9cYW8xyvHS6jeVAq6rfHraaebOCFXP5FOF017tTxjtSiqzEBPWziwPgJReud80Yh1CH7_cPIlS0t-rKztGxnBksz08AhFitV3K37wI2qFGWiuWD9LLP2hAX7QO3a2hhrcFb9hEoepyrn126IWg2ajf3G6aG0/s4896/P1010581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYmZeYDNrmfnxPX0Q95tNyqLtKBYGOom9cYW8xyvHS6jeVAq6rfHraaebOCFXP5FOF017tTxjtSiqzEBPWziwPgJReud80Yh1CH7_cPIlS0t-rKztGxnBksz08AhFitV3K37wI2qFGWiuWD9LLP2hAX7QO3a2hhrcFb9hEoepyrn126IWg2ajf3G6aG0/s16000/P1010581.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The mustard jacket was a charity shop find from a couple of years ago, the brand is Boohoo. The whole look is very autumnal I know, but these colours do work for me. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrmJ4Gwwsm49Jq35snfT3LaOP3oyUemEXOnxNglUNQTCs7JOSkS1SALA4TbjV9QwWk_KN5MTuP-EwKFzypGPOpwUT-SNggdbVyQGNzKgfaiHZTWOLSTswlAEzlF39BGccM8E9lX4BW256mdrcfa5ny3rHvOwIkJQeK83F09IedEBxLv1VRsvt3J7oPf8/s4896/P1010600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrmJ4Gwwsm49Jq35snfT3LaOP3oyUemEXOnxNglUNQTCs7JOSkS1SALA4TbjV9QwWk_KN5MTuP-EwKFzypGPOpwUT-SNggdbVyQGNzKgfaiHZTWOLSTswlAEzlF39BGccM8E9lX4BW256mdrcfa5ny3rHvOwIkJQeK83F09IedEBxLv1VRsvt3J7oPf8/s16000/P1010600.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The orange ankle boots are rather fabulous and were from ASOS. I've broken them in over the past year and they're now all-day long wearable, hurrah! I do wonder if this penchant of mine for orange will eventually take over my entire wardrobe and I'll be dressing like a member of Hare Krishna by the time I'm an old dear.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2NI7YrY9Th5elFep6Vof83yTb8jMUpzthCV7OA6Zkvlv94MbE6I_DD1NaeIXxkdztAJPhAsFgCnE_zC8E1vKBMeZANyfmLQBHQ4F8MlBfkuqMuKOWGxZYBHjUjWW0lenVygPcifTGbH8Y3zu7GazQJCij5tiBjDndAzPrpE3gN0OunnXqyeqSL0hIgo/s4896/P1010584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2NI7YrY9Th5elFep6Vof83yTb8jMUpzthCV7OA6Zkvlv94MbE6I_DD1NaeIXxkdztAJPhAsFgCnE_zC8E1vKBMeZANyfmLQBHQ4F8MlBfkuqMuKOWGxZYBHjUjWW0lenVygPcifTGbH8Y3zu7GazQJCij5tiBjDndAzPrpE3gN0OunnXqyeqSL0hIgo/s16000/P1010584.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />And that pretty much winds things up for this week. I'm busy having training in the workplace as we update our computer systems. The challenge has been made even more, well challenging, given that my trainer is my daughter. Having the tables turned after a lifetime of thinking I can give her the benefit of my knowledge is a very odd situation to find myself in. She's a very bright cookie, as sharp as a knife and a great educator, but golly I'm finding it hard not to feel stressed out by it all. Jointly we're struggling with time pressures amongst everything else, but hopefully by the time I come to report back to you next week I'll be feeling a bit more confident in my skills.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Wishing you a lovely week!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-32009934275001552462024-02-27T07:23:00.000+00:002024-02-27T07:23:42.707+00:00Put A Bow On It, our SNA challenge for Feb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAvGMDKdq5nFAOEPK_cwEnyEI2q0FR_ZCLptPxoYf483tACLk913rxo19jT7jNpUbk4POyg2yCqrPn0kr01zUFnGnOZ_nxk-ehyJdDRWnRdGG8lloKwbXLrSgCBbTSIoO0aJOu4OTOE3zVUGhi0X4CPixnYRjraYTJ7Xa1oi3hfB70WGaumJBnbLFObI/s4896/P1010560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAvGMDKdq5nFAOEPK_cwEnyEI2q0FR_ZCLptPxoYf483tACLk913rxo19jT7jNpUbk4POyg2yCqrPn0kr01zUFnGnOZ_nxk-ehyJdDRWnRdGG8lloKwbXLrSgCBbTSIoO0aJOu4OTOE3zVUGhi0X4CPixnYRjraYTJ7Xa1oi3hfB70WGaumJBnbLFObI/s16000/P1010560.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again and yes, it's time for our monthly style challenge again! Put A Bow On It was chosen by Emma this time as our theme, one that was indeed a bit of a brain teaser for me. Eventually I remembered this bow tie blouse, added my beribboned boots and that's as creative as I could get this month. I fancy the rest of the style collective might have found this one a tad easier - let's see shall we?</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg8F2MxFGu5von7MI8Gj65M0Z2lAsb_JOHJ2v1KlJfw7nMxWn9ZmcpdMkPgAeMuAEem621P0yMuaV4ebjS10PKEoe5sjnrjY4-faVfrUSdXYaZ7MWCW_w5oszb5RpqQn7bcL2ePT9YZCc9oT1ZgUn7a4nVUvBpJKK4gk3YXjo356-jXQhv5gFfS3pIQY/s2048/PUT%20A%20BOW%20ON%20IT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg8F2MxFGu5von7MI8Gj65M0Z2lAsb_JOHJ2v1KlJfw7nMxWn9ZmcpdMkPgAeMuAEem621P0yMuaV4ebjS10PKEoe5sjnrjY4-faVfrUSdXYaZ7MWCW_w5oszb5RpqQn7bcL2ePT9YZCc9oT1ZgUn7a4nVUvBpJKK4gk3YXjo356-jXQhv5gFfS3pIQY/s16000/PUT%20A%20BOW%20ON%20IT.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hilda has shopped her wardrobe for this stylish twist - those trousers are fab! Find the full details on her blog <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/blog/" target="_blank">Over The Hilda</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5fweg-jBGhrCcLtSZzBJZTSeWkhYTo2lkWrpmeBjq1so__l-eI0zUmQOQ7rM-JTTo2SQ9zhlX3tEDFMpxDlqs6bMOS4d2yTutN7sQdYZN1vmVjCLtwjpZLuSfRdTJhA_rLmBPss47CdPuI34uwgEG2w6XdcIITiL_EcVs6uKs973gHtBRrwbAmN73u8/s1805/Emma%20SNA%20Feb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5fweg-jBGhrCcLtSZzBJZTSeWkhYTo2lkWrpmeBjq1so__l-eI0zUmQOQ7rM-JTTo2SQ9zhlX3tEDFMpxDlqs6bMOS4d2yTutN7sQdYZN1vmVjCLtwjpZLuSfRdTJhA_rLmBPss47CdPuI34uwgEG2w6XdcIITiL_EcVs6uKs973gHtBRrwbAmN73u8/s16000/Emma%20SNA%20Feb.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Emma's opted for emerald green with her bow theme ( a bit of rhyming from me too!) - catch up on all news on her blog <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">Style Splash</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeQcZhTpcWLAVM6pLEcgG3JDUAThOxgAryPeVV1FJNJ2OXzrfx-3k4HOWXXLo6BK9gfKkVzN-TEWlyVPz8HcUuakc6zTUIv_8_Ps65Xozew89qLxBFe3FPBs2BM1nu7sWoKSQcmVTQRhU9jW4NENhwUX2U1AbRvz-r3gwqHBp74ySh_BwdNtfe6lLHvM/s3149/image0%20(11).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3149" data-original-width="2773" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeQcZhTpcWLAVM6pLEcgG3JDUAThOxgAryPeVV1FJNJ2OXzrfx-3k4HOWXXLo6BK9gfKkVzN-TEWlyVPz8HcUuakc6zTUIv_8_Ps65Xozew89qLxBFe3FPBs2BM1nu7sWoKSQcmVTQRhU9jW4NENhwUX2U1AbRvz-r3gwqHBp74ySh_BwdNtfe6lLHvM/s16000/image0%20(11).jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Winter white and mink make for a very stylish soloution to this month's challenge from Jacqui. Read her back story on <a href="https://www.mummabstylish.com/" target="_blank">Mummabstylish blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66j7tE_jOhi2RNJV0YpK2DneQA8_G7VS75xTK2LHY44L4opJENqL1-Eb3YGwqzdoonHVx97YuJcTsiJRJ1VLPgCiVi1gVKYhl_SRoApoinoyTPWfUIvA4FKzQXuj7nTdeUw2K5aQ0N7upR3oko6P8wrljv2pUm4g9DPFqdE7Kv8e22CpNKgKzeBN1uH8/s4380/PICT_20240220_101257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4380" data-original-width="3428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66j7tE_jOhi2RNJV0YpK2DneQA8_G7VS75xTK2LHY44L4opJENqL1-Eb3YGwqzdoonHVx97YuJcTsiJRJ1VLPgCiVi1gVKYhl_SRoApoinoyTPWfUIvA4FKzQXuj7nTdeUw2K5aQ0N7upR3oko6P8wrljv2pUm4g9DPFqdE7Kv8e22CpNKgKzeBN1uH8/s16000/PICT_20240220_101257.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Gail really ramped up the colour fest this month! She found this fabulous vintage bow tie blouse on Esty, shopping her wardrobe for the rest of the outfit. See more on <a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6camqPaL3gPFvWEMBf_kdRIGk87Ruog-ojTh_2BcOEfKmp2D0J4wJDICrDkmB1w5LD9yDhukx4pjHuxfiXX2T_qjg5wik0VeA-7hdweqoHijCzpWzGPhJEGINF5h5f49It-2pbDMLq0Bgt98_gwrlumcDdMLnsxW8HRJBQxBvwnN6zesYokW9o8wpdM/s4896/P1010556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6camqPaL3gPFvWEMBf_kdRIGk87Ruog-ojTh_2BcOEfKmp2D0J4wJDICrDkmB1w5LD9yDhukx4pjHuxfiXX2T_qjg5wik0VeA-7hdweqoHijCzpWzGPhJEGINF5h5f49It-2pbDMLq0Bgt98_gwrlumcDdMLnsxW8HRJBQxBvwnN6zesYokW9o8wpdM/s16000/P1010556.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Shopping my closet was the way I went too; the leather coat was a find from Oxfam a few years back and has been a great addition to my wardrobe ever since. A leather trench is such a classic isn't it?</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQQ8gpsnZoen08ZByI8jltTINtcIBtTnJ5KCmJCkKsu60TvbReuM_Y1_f6UkSTshgCHSW-9hSk6f2i3of2_91o3eagS0txLcs_W22A_55zKyqEXX1LnHkTGoYJiQboFKbDv0flQJ5MBIbKOgJxoPqB7v4BswHiTWMDi4pjW0GNJSRYJgIy4gO9OOYBc4/s4001/P1010558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQQ8gpsnZoen08ZByI8jltTINtcIBtTnJ5KCmJCkKsu60TvbReuM_Y1_f6UkSTshgCHSW-9hSk6f2i3of2_91o3eagS0txLcs_W22A_55zKyqEXX1LnHkTGoYJiQboFKbDv0flQJ5MBIbKOgJxoPqB7v4BswHiTWMDi4pjW0GNJSRYJgIy4gO9OOYBc4/s16000/P1010558.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My pussy cat bow tie blouse was a charity shop scoop last year. The leopard print cardi is old, from H&M, Levi jeans were a from a charity shop too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMARzM7l890cNBt3G1G4Q2Lf07Ag2ktWdOi6cTTmFH2UAxU0zdCG4k6bqC5tofF5FwMFf-v8d9hcDbIAC0jZNqbcKz05AvdId0296kMDXDMhcla4Rqdh2310lXGCxR1COVSldI9vHWcH9LbHx2VjLPLJU0u3Lk9m2H6vlg9-kw1SBIyXp76_Nj4aSJPHA/s4146/P1010547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3548" data-original-width="4146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMARzM7l890cNBt3G1G4Q2Lf07Ag2ktWdOi6cTTmFH2UAxU0zdCG4k6bqC5tofF5FwMFf-v8d9hcDbIAC0jZNqbcKz05AvdId0296kMDXDMhcla4Rqdh2310lXGCxR1COVSldI9vHWcH9LbHx2VjLPLJU0u3Lk9m2H6vlg9-kw1SBIyXp76_Nj4aSJPHA/s16000/P1010547.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My only jewellery is a couple of rings that are pre-loved, very old.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixErMqsb05bsLZ8Dx2AWZDMmyW3rAj-INN4Q9W_yAqsZtSsAnRGFcjGfqYVoaM7mQRHlAQ-qvLoyv74plSGHFmzi996itHipdsySzSZvM4Mu9xCJAtq7kRtjk8Cbl9KNHGXCRLb3Kerdx2f4S4qNljjDgTVtvbsDvHZQ3zDVIWb-Th-bf3T53S84Wh9sM/s1898/P1010553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1898" data-original-width="1853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixErMqsb05bsLZ8Dx2AWZDMmyW3rAj-INN4Q9W_yAqsZtSsAnRGFcjGfqYVoaM7mQRHlAQ-qvLoyv74plSGHFmzi996itHipdsySzSZvM4Mu9xCJAtq7kRtjk8Cbl9KNHGXCRLb3Kerdx2f4S4qNljjDgTVtvbsDvHZQ3zDVIWb-Th-bf3T53S84Wh9sM/s16000/P1010553.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've recently traded in my old white patent boots for these Dr Martens. I added vanilla satin ribbon laces to make another bow feature to the outfit.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblg7-JFg0duOktS45Py_DlfVEQUmMQmxKUhXqiJpDIHRMJsQZdgfD-0cl2mJhVOZk6yZ7McpheskmIIPx5KpPx9dh71b3YhjpN8PrgsPMvz7iZqkIFss3FUmlCOtDxXuzYMDmahmgk4Nlahf7bWrvKGtiUOHG9a7oRSr8ku6jKRR5aVwTN3OhMlHQmzM/s4896/P1010557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblg7-JFg0duOktS45Py_DlfVEQUmMQmxKUhXqiJpDIHRMJsQZdgfD-0cl2mJhVOZk6yZ7McpheskmIIPx5KpPx9dh71b3YhjpN8PrgsPMvz7iZqkIFss3FUmlCOtDxXuzYMDmahmgk4Nlahf7bWrvKGtiUOHG9a7oRSr8ku6jKRR5aVwTN3OhMlHQmzM/s16000/P1010557.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Things are ramping up this week at work as we open for business again on Friday - EEEK! Ironically, I'm only going to be spending one day this week on my final preparations as I've got training to undertake today and on two other days I'm assisting with the hanging of artworks off-site. I hope be super productive and highly creative on Thursday with the last of my set up, placing glassware, pots and smaller goods and dressing the window too - wish me luck!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anna x</span></i></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-16898997004132060312024-02-22T07:43:00.000+00:002024-02-22T07:43:43.638+00:00Another weekend outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWCJCcvetN8ccBFzw3oj6AgVh09_hBjFSJOKXg99eyTck0YOqv_gYYUEVfaIKDQ5BB-8atzQaciIJI-Mx0ZE2KrnHQNML7ypGaAdfNw8k3S_3lIw7jA9jSSQYP0xjHWpWIJYlLdgFbtICZQW5ByqrfVXhhoRxuI7nN6py7KEl-uMnBkHnCU-ewnaXN50/s3095/P1010507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2425" data-original-width="3095" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWCJCcvetN8ccBFzw3oj6AgVh09_hBjFSJOKXg99eyTck0YOqv_gYYUEVfaIKDQ5BB-8atzQaciIJI-Mx0ZE2KrnHQNML7ypGaAdfNw8k3S_3lIw7jA9jSSQYP0xjHWpWIJYlLdgFbtICZQW5ByqrfVXhhoRxuI7nN6py7KEl-uMnBkHnCU-ewnaXN50/s16000/P1010507.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again! How was your weekend? Busy? I managed some downtime with a couple of swims and a walk in the sunshine on Sunday afternoon which was lovely. I'm painfully aware that the feel of the island will change soon once we become fully open and that's essential to keep us all in gainful employment, but I will miss the peaceful walks and empty beaches. I also know that once the season starts we're all suddenly 'on' becoming acclimatised to that position overnight. I'm really not complaining, simply saying that the year is most definitely a game of two halves.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJRgaYxl0WRoQ1uqH69Dw5z2dtIOwQ3nAjLlHC70Gu6XQHrlUNLrsPQtStmg1UfXFD7rCI5puuA6XIHveiBhe9rw62Wbmz85sC4CvX1jkDh8DtpKdcG3HCqwFwo4Aq_W2AaopdUll4f-ZT34g6Amf3UTqqNezTkwsVVm544FAaCq_q3cVmim0NuDagn4/s3309/P1010518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2503" data-original-width="3309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJRgaYxl0WRoQ1uqH69Dw5z2dtIOwQ3nAjLlHC70Gu6XQHrlUNLrsPQtStmg1UfXFD7rCI5puuA6XIHveiBhe9rw62Wbmz85sC4CvX1jkDh8DtpKdcG3HCqwFwo4Aq_W2AaopdUll4f-ZT34g6Amf3UTqqNezTkwsVVm544FAaCq_q3cVmim0NuDagn4/s16000/P1010518.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I'm sporting my new silver puffa jacket (£10 from Vinted, the brand is Parisian) along with an outfit that's all old pieces - shopping from my wardrobe as the wonderful radio presenter Gabby Roslin says. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUmh9iEUpPnfxSDV2VRa5xpBPOgG8a14tMj3KzjuhtQ96Obz_FIxm7AqSO7nuH8tA_kRVRrUC5ZVKlKzj_RWNtNKuO4iu9xRDCqOF-OPnU15huQlG46t0JTL10Z5v0OGeAxEh7Vi1G7Pzt3UVTZXzru-UdGSKsJRSrxUDGL6DdILFbDiaXbXmwmV-lGs/s4896/P1010513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUmh9iEUpPnfxSDV2VRa5xpBPOgG8a14tMj3KzjuhtQ96Obz_FIxm7AqSO7nuH8tA_kRVRrUC5ZVKlKzj_RWNtNKuO4iu9xRDCqOF-OPnU15huQlG46t0JTL10Z5v0OGeAxEh7Vi1G7Pzt3UVTZXzru-UdGSKsJRSrxUDGL6DdILFbDiaXbXmwmV-lGs/s16000/P1010513.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />What an absolute joy is was to see the sun! Honestly, we've had rain and fog for days and days over the past couple of weeks and it's all a bit wearing. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs977zYJqF0ubqZcO-V0NAAcIBkWcBSvkqp8xtZT7Kpu6N4enin_X5oPpnls3mzbGDU_WOTzgJ4JumNEM2nOVeXQZUBZi6G94dhSrvUja2L5tW5vp873-8dBjLyF8C8lHhBNRZW-E2nItxwlyR3asl6U3_aFQ42QiAzc9yjAKzeK7qxaLRow5NsU6vwNE/s3416/P1010525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3180" data-original-width="3416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs977zYJqF0ubqZcO-V0NAAcIBkWcBSvkqp8xtZT7Kpu6N4enin_X5oPpnls3mzbGDU_WOTzgJ4JumNEM2nOVeXQZUBZi6G94dhSrvUja2L5tW5vp873-8dBjLyF8C8lHhBNRZW-E2nItxwlyR3asl6U3_aFQ42QiAzc9yjAKzeK7qxaLRow5NsU6vwNE/s16000/P1010525.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Nothing new with the jewellery either, but these rings and necklace all tone very well, don't you think? Do you have a rummage in your local charity shops for jewellery? It's one of my favourite things when I'm off-island. Even if I'm not in the market for some new clothes (take my temperature - there must be something wrong with me!) I do love to find some hand me down and vintage jewellery. I have mini-pots for all my rings, one in each colourway, from silver and gold to pinks, oranges and blues. My sunglasses are by Radley London.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR33UghWdocN884xoAUzobEHvcINFD8kmOUlzMlM2li79-eZXmXsOG-yVEvJYrvtCGYRgK5XPErqG4CCBjJ3p2ti891Eoaj7DauOy2J8R3ZVTjXV6LriKjNZ6UXgMGBk0iBYSZuf27973fYdAcTbZhZ6mCETiiOveLMc58pHvHqLYGUO64kHr6BQfiv1Y/s3423/P1010500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2551" data-original-width="3423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR33UghWdocN884xoAUzobEHvcINFD8kmOUlzMlM2li79-eZXmXsOG-yVEvJYrvtCGYRgK5XPErqG4CCBjJ3p2ti891Eoaj7DauOy2J8R3ZVTjXV6LriKjNZ6UXgMGBk0iBYSZuf27973fYdAcTbZhZ6mCETiiOveLMc58pHvHqLYGUO64kHr6BQfiv1Y/s16000/P1010500.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This may not be my most glamorous of outfits, but weekends do mean comfort for me, that plus practicality. I run about at home doing chores and cooking, making beds and taking out the rubbish, talking of which, I've recently promoted myself to Waste Manager on the home front and what sense of good deed done it gives me! Our waste bins aren't emptied for us, instead we have a local recycling area. In another life I think I might have made a good binman! How tragic am I talking about the rubbish on my blog!!!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8a0OZ5C2FUkQsq4M0xM99blw0i86mgFgAlA5UcVjmuv5CS7sfIiSbIcC3gwEZ6OyuaitM6aP-g3p0Ifo26YSH-yrXNRbJ34YZhgnrPCiRhxdi0NiCbSR6QCaw_rioGMoI_B1UsdqJx0QaTUfI6mTV97A9cx9Rb4Ik8H9cSKO9EbLHtrXY6j15OckOl8/s3173/P1010503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2171" data-original-width="3173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8a0OZ5C2FUkQsq4M0xM99blw0i86mgFgAlA5UcVjmuv5CS7sfIiSbIcC3gwEZ6OyuaitM6aP-g3p0Ifo26YSH-yrXNRbJ34YZhgnrPCiRhxdi0NiCbSR6QCaw_rioGMoI_B1UsdqJx0QaTUfI6mTV97A9cx9Rb4Ik8H9cSKO9EbLHtrXY6j15OckOl8/s16000/P1010503.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Very soon my blog will be populated by work outfits, but for the moment, I thought it was fine to let you see me in casual mode. I've been beetling away behind the scenes at work all winter, visiting cottages across the island to check and update art in the newly renovated houses. Hill Top, Doctor's, Nurses and Reading Room cottages have all had new bathroom upgrades, so once those were completed my job was to rehang and exchange art to enhance the overall look - it's a very satisfying part of my job.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNwQAZ8a7aB7PAWCFkOqI4ZrJ14tgI7jpn2Dkg3h_LDo3qjBNuDxx3K2JyA_HciaQlg7P0kRMfnRuDILuvzhgju3JzQmqP77zIxPFNukaHdTVgC5mw-8jHJaYb7goc8xCExgtkep7AXgpWOAyUrEXEQ94dT9IZZEO_LyFqAD4cM76L8l0T5xYSk7fskQ/s4896/P1010522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNwQAZ8a7aB7PAWCFkOqI4ZrJ14tgI7jpn2Dkg3h_LDo3qjBNuDxx3K2JyA_HciaQlg7P0kRMfnRuDILuvzhgju3JzQmqP77zIxPFNukaHdTVgC5mw-8jHJaYb7goc8xCExgtkep7AXgpWOAyUrEXEQ94dT9IZZEO_LyFqAD4cM76L8l0T5xYSk7fskQ/s16000/P1010522.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Many thanks for dropping by. I do hope that life is treating you well! Enjoy the rest of the week and I'll be back on Monday with our monthly style challenge, so do please swing by to see how that goes. </span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-42119820018839721892024-02-13T07:24:00.000+00:002024-02-13T07:24:04.421+00:00Weekend wind down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrcvk6kaAMHpuFN_RcuIXJXflnjnA_PB9xUbDCNzIg1q7bON0yweYD_OQ_Y6RxUEQiINj3XTyo4iaY08XUYMc48q2HhJcH88hz9Y3SoodzfwTqyRztAevwrYZPtPNN7sLNRsgyES-oFXvi0i76EEgot6iYKfXKG-Gfb7NSi-4z_ExZpaE-a_4uSHCmyc/s3790/P1010465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2367" data-original-width="3790" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrcvk6kaAMHpuFN_RcuIXJXflnjnA_PB9xUbDCNzIg1q7bON0yweYD_OQ_Y6RxUEQiINj3XTyo4iaY08XUYMc48q2HhJcH88hz9Y3SoodzfwTqyRztAevwrYZPtPNN7sLNRsgyES-oFXvi0i76EEgot6iYKfXKG-Gfb7NSi-4z_ExZpaE-a_4uSHCmyc/s16000/P1010465.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and how are you? How was your weekend? We had a mixed bag of weather and I timed it badly just missing the sunshine that I'd hoped would be the backdrop for my photo shoot. I tweaked the brightness on the photos as it was turning showery and grey. By the time I'd taken six shots the rain started!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mhI92DAxxNdMn-hwzDELX9U4VU3DfxFVbfyD8jv54c-AVjUMdsJp-7jfamQSWhV12xI5kYZwNHNe-xbRCtPPmhs-0Z5vzBFqZCHVbs_xIedV_XYGF442JNcXlqHhPBeR_ub6s3mvobuJy8Kqz3vLTijLL9kp9y1F1VWNzY-B8Egf7y27H9xUF2NYjsM/s2824/P1010467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2195" data-original-width="2824" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mhI92DAxxNdMn-hwzDELX9U4VU3DfxFVbfyD8jv54c-AVjUMdsJp-7jfamQSWhV12xI5kYZwNHNe-xbRCtPPmhs-0Z5vzBFqZCHVbs_xIedV_XYGF442JNcXlqHhPBeR_ub6s3mvobuJy8Kqz3vLTijLL9kp9y1F1VWNzY-B8Egf7y27H9xUF2NYjsM/s16000/P1010467.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I seemed to spend most of my weekend cooking, doing prep for meals this week and then catching up on laundry, so pretty much all that domestic stuff that just keeps coming. My outfit is super casual, but worth mentioning are these fab orange boots from Vinted, costing me £12 (River Island is the brand). Hubby thinks I've been influenced by all the workmen that are busy on the building site that Tresco is at this time of year as roads are resurfaced and houses are renovated. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHnlOAlYWeW1p4vwKwdW3_qq_lQU_vL31u7Y9U4THPc2-atDCSa0rSW-RAkvbNP39k3UBnuKJ8SlkQYFtg9Nek3wy-bLubvpaGzwuObVn9RjTBuG1tAx4MU8eYan7GuNeUGJFFq3yf-PkinxctJwz9Xsv_OESqeqFJQ2s8LTPJeDGBHN0pA6vdRFwLvA/s3838/P1010478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2306" data-original-width="3838" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHnlOAlYWeW1p4vwKwdW3_qq_lQU_vL31u7Y9U4THPc2-atDCSa0rSW-RAkvbNP39k3UBnuKJ8SlkQYFtg9Nek3wy-bLubvpaGzwuObVn9RjTBuG1tAx4MU8eYan7GuNeUGJFFq3yf-PkinxctJwz9Xsv_OESqeqFJQ2s8LTPJeDGBHN0pA6vdRFwLvA/s16000/P1010478.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">As you may already know, I love the colour orange, but also I do have a passion for a rugged, chunky boot. This look is not for the faint hearted, but what can I say? I love it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0zHbMxrQ9JI6wCK5NzW5Iz3Uux9QT8lmsWbgsFdE6Znw1cPTS2tSdT_JTcgPt6jMNaH7_x9Sg91tsWIC2_Tu0exOqM1NC-vg4hHAD96os7n0j60VH5vLJE-KF32_pnRpalBGR3ASBgKgwT9NV5SgVHruJJ5BtwzzuuXxJbaOcGef-I_qL5vByAlq48U/s2657/P1010469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2197" data-original-width="2657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0zHbMxrQ9JI6wCK5NzW5Iz3Uux9QT8lmsWbgsFdE6Znw1cPTS2tSdT_JTcgPt6jMNaH7_x9Sg91tsWIC2_Tu0exOqM1NC-vg4hHAD96os7n0j60VH5vLJE-KF32_pnRpalBGR3ASBgKgwT9NV5SgVHruJJ5BtwzzuuXxJbaOcGef-I_qL5vByAlq48U/s16000/P1010469.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />It really excites me to be able to mix things up from a tulle skirt one week and camo trousers with builders boots the next. How wonderful to be able to change one's personna so quickly and easily. Thank goodness I'm living now and not 100 years ago!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrjBK_oexn_xoDRJZuZqm6dYmR_lJXzCWLpZemPv8JSdjRu_L9lecvEKwk2m3YJJizHQ97LsKVrlpdUKCYiJcgwsXLsScyoSA7HM_DjzfqSY9IGODE4Hy5mJPcLjffVur91lZ5VE4IEgcpTMldkkZGt__RFoHOyjeap4DsRsMIc-KrDKyfMLSWrCfTLk/s2784/P1010468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2238" data-original-width="2784" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrjBK_oexn_xoDRJZuZqm6dYmR_lJXzCWLpZemPv8JSdjRu_L9lecvEKwk2m3YJJizHQ97LsKVrlpdUKCYiJcgwsXLsScyoSA7HM_DjzfqSY9IGODE4Hy5mJPcLjffVur91lZ5VE4IEgcpTMldkkZGt__RFoHOyjeap4DsRsMIc-KrDKyfMLSWrCfTLk/s16000/P1010468.JPG" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My black puffa jacket has been a go-to this winter - it's so cosy and even has a tog value just like a duvet! The brand is Zara and I actually bought it (new with labels on) from the British Red Cross charity shop in Truro last year. They receive goods direct from Zara that are end of line or returns from online sales. It has a huge hood which came in very useful at the end of this shoot.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy7vCgLwIeApiTKJJxePwgjB-jkOcmmosmE1Vz7KJlse_00SEd2cU37XvGsDct2YDUhe937hx_a-7ShS_Ktm_sg3hVlXSqXub-y-L68w8cOOE5I-vuZB92oqnJShKKOFLXSzCmlw9MuTW_1jjQvmviAL7SS8EYapN9_De1tJBRwwmbZ9cMG072eB6Uss/s2865/P1010470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2277" data-original-width="2865" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy7vCgLwIeApiTKJJxePwgjB-jkOcmmosmE1Vz7KJlse_00SEd2cU37XvGsDct2YDUhe937hx_a-7ShS_Ktm_sg3hVlXSqXub-y-L68w8cOOE5I-vuZB92oqnJShKKOFLXSzCmlw9MuTW_1jjQvmviAL7SS8EYapN9_De1tJBRwwmbZ9cMG072eB6Uss/s16000/P1010470.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>And this is the moment it started raining! I couldn't help but laugh as honestly I'd procrastinated for most of the day to get outside and take blog photos thinking that it would be sunny forever.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0lUSySrFCA6ImP8EVA3MsQxPMu2qoeRYnXVHzvZgyolm9rv5XmI5khTJ_4VFcdWIvwkRzUQ2bqUa6riM4vEISNSxWHclYGRyrhhoY-Gp6KPI5YTZrsU8gXQ1hjTzOXhkIoTpE0oMS_-k_jeA8ybQElMlYc3FMhL8rsFYiiuaBPTYypI0mGeYKJvCTOU/s3100/P1010471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2258" data-original-width="3100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0lUSySrFCA6ImP8EVA3MsQxPMu2qoeRYnXVHzvZgyolm9rv5XmI5khTJ_4VFcdWIvwkRzUQ2bqUa6riM4vEISNSxWHclYGRyrhhoY-Gp6KPI5YTZrsU8gXQ1hjTzOXhkIoTpE0oMS_-k_jeA8ybQElMlYc3FMhL8rsFYiiuaBPTYypI0mGeYKJvCTOU/s16000/P1010471.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I quickly whipped off my jacket to reveal the orange roll neck sweater, not new, but perfect for this this outfit. The necklace is by Charlie Dodge, a jewellery range we stock at Gallery Tresco. The orange belt is old too, from Primark.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkt8F-DHTtMnmoZcQ9L7gAeTfEJgZuC_jnH43xpaSIcJLVA4uCQr7ilDcIejmWWUmsX5ledTqNoWH7hrKZv2lKs0kMwDGP6yp2YYLvMPBCItoroLnYD5lM3lzJ1BNmbN-7kfhNFl5Fr81ICfxVayuDRIIiE5m3n2lXpy8rO-vPvuznIhqF2zz-R4cbhI/s3255/P1010472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="3255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkt8F-DHTtMnmoZcQ9L7gAeTfEJgZuC_jnH43xpaSIcJLVA4uCQr7ilDcIejmWWUmsX5ledTqNoWH7hrKZv2lKs0kMwDGP6yp2YYLvMPBCItoroLnYD5lM3lzJ1BNmbN-7kfhNFl5Fr81ICfxVayuDRIIiE5m3n2lXpy8rO-vPvuznIhqF2zz-R4cbhI/s16000/P1010472.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">And quick, it's time to go!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvFZBog0DkpIDTuHyjsPC9furrmCynem7FYfFOlaht7g0kdXud4t92Tk9h7yjZTdmFcTLVqocmMTTt2y08ZKuwQuQhofUUlCWIm8zM83vdLUfaiYgen54AuDxygsFO8hKpWQ7-dwNlUCkOHWr3IuaGMLy2VKRPWz0tUmJmUk8tuj4uYrEfQPGEGy4IWw/s4723/P1010479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3542" data-original-width="4723" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvFZBog0DkpIDTuHyjsPC9furrmCynem7FYfFOlaht7g0kdXud4t92Tk9h7yjZTdmFcTLVqocmMTTt2y08ZKuwQuQhofUUlCWIm8zM83vdLUfaiYgen54AuDxygsFO8hKpWQ7-dwNlUCkOHWr3IuaGMLy2VKRPWz0tUmJmUk8tuj4uYrEfQPGEGy4IWw/s16000/P1010479.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I took shelter for a while and then eventually gave up and walked home in the rain. Thanks for joining me again! Wishing you a good week ahead.</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-32279409299897636922024-02-05T20:57:00.000+00:002024-02-05T20:57:01.817+00:00Two birthday bashes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdNCigBswNms2LXho8HrUH0ps92sKOWesvUTtMdhvXWsc-TjcGQ-f5BdqXvzqXMAcz-pMOSGTGa65svPnnib6y0F7vpSXy1n9u7kDw46uiYARTWgL_-Px2TmEIhMX0pX1e2L_5QjlwnGTPVxeyJ6_vDbsd1KGG2nsEIfvDnZNRnToyc817YxU5lA4dNE/s693/IMG_20240123_201020_002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="693" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdNCigBswNms2LXho8HrUH0ps92sKOWesvUTtMdhvXWsc-TjcGQ-f5BdqXvzqXMAcz-pMOSGTGa65svPnnib6y0F7vpSXy1n9u7kDw46uiYARTWgL_-Px2TmEIhMX0pX1e2L_5QjlwnGTPVxeyJ6_vDbsd1KGG2nsEIfvDnZNRnToyc817YxU5lA4dNE/s16000/IMG_20240123_201020_002.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again, and how's tricks with you? Recently my sister-in-law, Gill, celebrated her 70th birthday and we had a lovely family gathering to mark the occasion. Do you remember Polly who was my gallery assistant a few years ago? Well she and my nephew David had a baby six months ago - this is Mose in the photo. We had a very long and lazy lunch party for Gill, with delicious food and an endless supply of champagne.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5eHEeFyZ9JtwKkijSGkqJucUQ8_iIU4wXmTyma-G5b1w7M7NK7qklTWVfUBTCEHNI2S0tjNjHmxMb_Zg-Fss54zqZNAY67F7LDH8AtYZjA-_9Fo_FoMTTZRY-RF4eVTjtp9Bv5aIkgkxvsRut7VpZ2YfqAfgECkdpuTipc2qPiy6ZH4SBZX0DjIp5ko/s1024/IMG-20240123-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5eHEeFyZ9JtwKkijSGkqJucUQ8_iIU4wXmTyma-G5b1w7M7NK7qklTWVfUBTCEHNI2S0tjNjHmxMb_Zg-Fss54zqZNAY67F7LDH8AtYZjA-_9Fo_FoMTTZRY-RF4eVTjtp9Bv5aIkgkxvsRut7VpZ2YfqAfgECkdpuTipc2qPiy6ZH4SBZX0DjIp5ko/s16000/IMG-20240123-WA0003.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Gill's children had clubbed together to pay for a week of luxury in the newly converted <a href="https://www.tresco.co.uk/staying/blockhouse-cottage" target="_blank">Blockhouse Cottage</a> which was the childhood home of Steve and Gill so you can imagine how the memories came flooding back for them. They had such fun reminiscing about the good ol' days while they told us stories about their time growing up on Tresco. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-2yiQEufg9PkgAuCe-453FVOXpORgZFibSZyAH5b1aw-Ucmr5_OqOQ3gLiV-rz7VK248fvZCjUAbt_BIxT-zrnELiabnBTyj4rFsmWZArTQCO7bwjjbqjCLvMZ2AmvlwXLQfS6dmfSvO-9PzxSraPQqdX-AihdbhlVhcW8jVmzpaViIS3W2R-B2hMSI/s2757/P1010333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2757" data-original-width="2276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-2yiQEufg9PkgAuCe-453FVOXpORgZFibSZyAH5b1aw-Ucmr5_OqOQ3gLiV-rz7VK248fvZCjUAbt_BIxT-zrnELiabnBTyj4rFsmWZArTQCO7bwjjbqjCLvMZ2AmvlwXLQfS6dmfSvO-9PzxSraPQqdX-AihdbhlVhcW8jVmzpaViIS3W2R-B2hMSI/s16000/P1010333.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This was what I wore that day. The jacket was a purchase from Vinted, trousers are old (from ASOS) and the River Island top was also from Vinted. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xd0IayqcPIpXGvCkG2iaVGtnC8UCwm9xS5slqfzW6aAsU740JYmZvo-HvFanfrY1YTEfIBqddyYMgkIA1hCubUHZNbXnr7Vco-msndD5gjcZwZF9AbJD0YPz-RmEHkVAsq_G-zoLj5X7b3oy-0e4VNRFE3JzEH4Cx4MyiiakF5ATLWT0rbfXn5i5nSE/s3856/P1010332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3335" data-original-width="3856" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xd0IayqcPIpXGvCkG2iaVGtnC8UCwm9xS5slqfzW6aAsU740JYmZvo-HvFanfrY1YTEfIBqddyYMgkIA1hCubUHZNbXnr7Vco-msndD5gjcZwZF9AbJD0YPz-RmEHkVAsq_G-zoLj5X7b3oy-0e4VNRFE3JzEH4Cx4MyiiakF5ATLWT0rbfXn5i5nSE/s16000/P1010332.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I love the combination of peach and lilac together. My jewellery is all old too - necklace was from Debenhams many moons ago and the perspex rings are pre-loved. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7Bm5XQ1_DXgTDckD0bE2vsE4mNr_Rr_Bb0Q_S5GcXFaxTBeKgczt-pVXPNL98JcY6XXJgWW6url4GCkJ26N2mLCEn30ThjyqCQPMv5_OGNdZ3taDlSciPBXp3Pp73kIEhA5qO9O4GNDyY8kzxQ_A2abgJQEWP3noMdrwEixRPzT3JF1E-WPUWTZ3vOQ/s2711/P1010323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="2689" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7Bm5XQ1_DXgTDckD0bE2vsE4mNr_Rr_Bb0Q_S5GcXFaxTBeKgczt-pVXPNL98JcY6XXJgWW6url4GCkJ26N2mLCEn30ThjyqCQPMv5_OGNdZ3taDlSciPBXp3Pp73kIEhA5qO9O4GNDyY8kzxQ_A2abgJQEWP3noMdrwEixRPzT3JF1E-WPUWTZ3vOQ/s16000/P1010323.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The white patent leather boots finish off this retro look perfectly. What a great excuse the party was for me to dress up! Luckily for me, the next evening we were invited to join with the family again to celebrate my birthday. Gill's birthday is the day before mine, but I was happy to turn up to sweep up the crumbs from her party table. We had drinks that evening outside by the fire pit which was a great start to the celebrations. From there we had a running buffet followed by a beautiful birthday cake made by my neice Zoe of Bryher Bake Box fame.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WaRTAcSZYEiHsZVqoX5VwNa71YN4MeXSCdeTgn6xtogOvaVFO2NQ9Q9E0P5RCVdtIAEJW2pJQ1le6lqATPGdNVEO9YbmLMwUuIqmIU9t6veJDi5NL4rMKlGjG5KmWHHhrw_ScpaGeJ9YepBOd7qgUhsaL5lcVnJ0D_ALLJZi37XNhO-zlQ0wxj1wSaY/s4080/PXL_20240124_183829741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WaRTAcSZYEiHsZVqoX5VwNa71YN4MeXSCdeTgn6xtogOvaVFO2NQ9Q9E0P5RCVdtIAEJW2pJQ1le6lqATPGdNVEO9YbmLMwUuIqmIU9t6veJDi5NL4rMKlGjG5KmWHHhrw_ScpaGeJ9YepBOd7qgUhsaL5lcVnJ0D_ALLJZi37XNhO-zlQ0wxj1wSaY/s16000/PXL_20240124_183829741.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Zoe had been very clever in managing to decorate my cake in the same colours as my birthday evening outfit.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBYc9_S3v4ixX0pq6dfNR5_PlHLgwiExEYJemRXYDU9psKdzx0BooOLv8hg6bNJtkN7jBwfrUa-vFUJTOhjKssPlhxoruUngz_f205WH3l7NXDeWxKjUkHU5JT2BHERjhnNwwLkzbX_QKmqOwkoHc3y6oNduHgrt5Gq-3_oBwsDT4xYv3CQvrtOkjq78/s2666/P1010455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="2215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBYc9_S3v4ixX0pq6dfNR5_PlHLgwiExEYJemRXYDU9psKdzx0BooOLv8hg6bNJtkN7jBwfrUa-vFUJTOhjKssPlhxoruUngz_f205WH3l7NXDeWxKjUkHU5JT2BHERjhnNwwLkzbX_QKmqOwkoHc3y6oNduHgrt5Gq-3_oBwsDT4xYv3CQvrtOkjq78/s16000/P1010455.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The rose gold ensemble matched my cake beautifully. My rose gold shoes were from, yes, you guessed it, Vinted as was the sweater. The Iris skirt is from Eleven Loves, but is all sold in out this blush colour. You can find a berry version on <a href="https://elevenloves.co.uk/products/iris-multi-ribbon-tulle-maxi-skirt-berry?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=3029df500&pr_rec_pid=8676213326130&pr_ref_pid=7088009314351&pr_seq=uniform" target="_blank">their sale page here</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnDHVfrS3Qeu4OCa95AGDDHUHoydq1w3Z3EbwlOBfchw8rYNKfCxfn2rV4RYY9h0o0pLNh7RiK8sVmIdS6XjFkF7JxCvWvTT0sSVd_R0b8CrwQNNYoaMJX-jI7MUtcuxPUf2A9HL9ldxrdFvhwxB6jdl3UcT5pktQ0h91uH47hi51OtskARFV_xPXWi0/s2533/P1010458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2533" data-original-width="1677" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnDHVfrS3Qeu4OCa95AGDDHUHoydq1w3Z3EbwlOBfchw8rYNKfCxfn2rV4RYY9h0o0pLNh7RiK8sVmIdS6XjFkF7JxCvWvTT0sSVd_R0b8CrwQNNYoaMJX-jI7MUtcuxPUf2A9HL9ldxrdFvhwxB6jdl3UcT5pktQ0h91uH47hi51OtskARFV_xPXWi0/s16000/P1010458.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Evening indoor photography isn't my forte, but I wanted to showcase this fab tulle skirt regardless. I recently showcased a cream skirt so very similar to this one, but this really is a different one.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99CZJvkJvYSb7zc9Xn8iUa60ax8i1C51EMaeDKrqm7ZXbxJ6h48406cefc20_q3sUOp4wSCrjeQJmmgy85bR72Fa3PP94AEeiAGZdMddbpFlhCzWZhwjh7KE5TjgPc36ysOlqDu5ADNAKGPC37QgFfde9OiffqeHZYU7rfFTbni-LDd3axMOGrKL-l_8/s2786/P1010451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2786" data-original-width="2014" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99CZJvkJvYSb7zc9Xn8iUa60ax8i1C51EMaeDKrqm7ZXbxJ6h48406cefc20_q3sUOp4wSCrjeQJmmgy85bR72Fa3PP94AEeiAGZdMddbpFlhCzWZhwjh7KE5TjgPc36ysOlqDu5ADNAKGPC37QgFfde9OiffqeHZYU7rfFTbni-LDd3axMOGrKL-l_8/s16000/P1010451.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Note the cute tiny shoes beside me. These belong to Raffy, one of my great neices. The week was a great opportunity to catch up with all of Steve's family who had travelled to Tresco for the houseparty. They raved about the on site spa facilites and yoga room which they used every day, in fact they raved about the whole experience!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWZfRQZYWMB-kTylZZJXTYYk_0g3bYjfmIkrGveXVtvFjh6s9bEhwtmeYmyC82T25n2nlyvbWhSq1empN4p79-waTVU77fygsrQY8LfGc5FDGW3QH26kYcN05ztcRcQRglJkdOv1JCDcoBVSK9YVHM4mNCs37Y2O7CYi_BHsG3DCzOGi4Jh7lH88x6gQ/s3654/P1010460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2724" data-original-width="3654" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWZfRQZYWMB-kTylZZJXTYYk_0g3bYjfmIkrGveXVtvFjh6s9bEhwtmeYmyC82T25n2nlyvbWhSq1empN4p79-waTVU77fygsrQY8LfGc5FDGW3QH26kYcN05ztcRcQRglJkdOv1JCDcoBVSK9YVHM4mNCs37Y2O7CYi_BHsG3DCzOGi4Jh7lH88x6gQ/s16000/P1010460.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And this was another shot from my 66th birthday. After the <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2024/01/omg-oap.html" target="_blank">picnic lunch with Steve</a>, I had a bit of downtime that afternoon and then swam on the high tide as the sun was setting at about 5pm. All in all, I'd had a pretty perfect day. </span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anna x</span></i></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-68003077369831365952024-01-29T11:44:00.001+00:002024-01-29T11:44:43.937+00:00Red Alert! - our monthly style challenge for January.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3tPDJmBmJgVMfhoUTm0jITsIZDiXkO7zHXzmtoJeakcWrBv7DO3aNGvEL0rXK5MXejN6ACP7-3YFWE6jcx6QdzOHRBz7Mzh2XuQ2sLgHls1niPKvtihtOO5EIgR3d9tF96kq9vBWm-t7vsw6cYNWqwgMkZNzhMnrTZugsv2m5nNWUeoL0ZeObekQ244/s3520/P1010238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3010" data-original-width="3520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3tPDJmBmJgVMfhoUTm0jITsIZDiXkO7zHXzmtoJeakcWrBv7DO3aNGvEL0rXK5MXejN6ACP7-3YFWE6jcx6QdzOHRBz7Mzh2XuQ2sLgHls1niPKvtihtOO5EIgR3d9tF96kq9vBWm-t7vsw6cYNWqwgMkZNzhMnrTZugsv2m5nNWUeoL0ZeObekQ244/s16000/P1010238.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and welcome to this month's Style Not Age challenge! Jacqui has chosen Red Alert as this month's theme and it certainly was a fair challenge for me as reds are so few and far between in my wardrobe. Luckily I've been wearing this co-ord (old from Zara) that Sash passed on to me in December and it was perfect for the festive season, also great for the winter months generally as it's super cosy. But let's continue first with the ladies of the collective to see what they came up with...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1y440gerk0XxuNqsq8nCR1j_cGHKTOaqt5Hr-aAGGspS5f5pvlfW-fW8Yny_AzVt8qjxVI-3UrbdrfeAbPKTFbGuuMaLbj2grmeemWgSZe1HcQzmw1sEZn9-seHz7gbbAI806-O9Ct_T-V2gzEq_DeVvB7jOWr_WS3VaIOc9bsOgmzmQENDDTywC-WY/s2891/image0%20(10).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="2495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1y440gerk0XxuNqsq8nCR1j_cGHKTOaqt5Hr-aAGGspS5f5pvlfW-fW8Yny_AzVt8qjxVI-3UrbdrfeAbPKTFbGuuMaLbj2grmeemWgSZe1HcQzmw1sEZn9-seHz7gbbAI806-O9Ct_T-V2gzEq_DeVvB7jOWr_WS3VaIOc9bsOgmzmQENDDTywC-WY/s16000/image0%20(10).jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Jacqui is looking fab in this feather topped jumpsuit (borrowed from her daughter) with her black oversized jacket, finished with blood red shoes and lipstick red handbag. Find out more on her blog <a href="http://Mummabstylish." target="_blank">Mummabstylish.</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVyIO3p0yZnuPDc8Sbr9hRZMcGZt1c6zIREKYNjOBHwWGM-FaMly6FFPn3Hxbp2Q8pl6-GDQQlLvgWNjBQ1YKRYFnTld4DRbKbVH-frdqN_FQkNFskAyoR8ISOJL3oOdsFVyWNd186UHnlP2hDPZ7keva3DWFUYAb4QDdQHpMAvSnw8QbHqLc0oXyFQE/s901/PICT_20240116_110705%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVyIO3p0yZnuPDc8Sbr9hRZMcGZt1c6zIREKYNjOBHwWGM-FaMly6FFPn3Hxbp2Q8pl6-GDQQlLvgWNjBQ1YKRYFnTld4DRbKbVH-frdqN_FQkNFskAyoR8ISOJL3oOdsFVyWNd186UHnlP2hDPZ7keva3DWFUYAb4QDdQHpMAvSnw8QbHqLc0oXyFQE/s16000/PICT_20240116_110705%20(1).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Gail has brought out all of the reds from her closet to great effect. In particular, I love her second hand coat from Coast, tres chic! Read all the latest from her on <a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a> blog.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZAc3RBUlZlU2ldTF_q7rXzXfwj8JpWhgYwt4hZUbzE_yD7TXiQur8tJHbUuXh6KUEixQQnXBAcSp6baxi07C7pCBhyAGji4K7OvVra_1Vv35oGautnsw3LLEOrwuX64cjAycSGMFmMFgROs1cisCv7wfIRObjiXv1Ts5TgdPMQ2Lc6Us-lw8kAJXHko/s1805/SNA%20Jan%20red%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZAc3RBUlZlU2ldTF_q7rXzXfwj8JpWhgYwt4hZUbzE_yD7TXiQur8tJHbUuXh6KUEixQQnXBAcSp6baxi07C7pCBhyAGji4K7OvVra_1Vv35oGautnsw3LLEOrwuX64cjAycSGMFmMFgROs1cisCv7wfIRObjiXv1Ts5TgdPMQ2Lc6Us-lw8kAJXHko/s16000/SNA%20Jan%20red%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Emma's tomato red top and trousers are from River Island topped with a vest from Principles. Her funky bag steals the show however, don't you think? It's from Jayley. Catch up with all her latest on <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">The Style Splash</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwz4Hufhweyr1MrfRpHbOpqgLf9LCFUp422QMnuHq8fwChhA6DPDcOz5F73hdOndGV1v4_u-uZ9f_UAd2-px216qYAQeb1BiBOrzGdQtRS0kaJZzJXvgPTHAFqOJNKIle2msxiJWt69X1qAe38boKrRtUG3GAUkEOFw6NANkQ3o4qHeBR2y-_vRnGAYE4/s2435/red%20alert%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2435" data-original-width="1370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwz4Hufhweyr1MrfRpHbOpqgLf9LCFUp422QMnuHq8fwChhA6DPDcOz5F73hdOndGV1v4_u-uZ9f_UAd2-px216qYAQeb1BiBOrzGdQtRS0kaJZzJXvgPTHAFqOJNKIle2msxiJWt69X1qAe38boKrRtUG3GAUkEOFw6NANkQ3o4qHeBR2y-_vRnGAYE4/s16000/red%20alert%204.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />HIlda's red trousers and yellow cardi tie in perfectly with her leopard print courts and what a statement this ensmeble makes - I love it! Follow Hilda on <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/" target="_blank">Over The Hilda </a>blog.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjGkGUqssb0CCNT593_0wc-TA_N_a5097k1JI9UDJm1nyAfGljHvKVf3aKVsXFU8b0ev7rMW40qe96pf_IYafIyi-Yy4OiFpeFcTSTYj8jmxGB1Tyi-5aqdTIpsfZn2ZIcaCdGf-bmcq1rHcji70M_gurYM-Wl48lN04hKmcYOkrSro1hEY8TbcISUoI/s2725/P1010212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="2413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjGkGUqssb0CCNT593_0wc-TA_N_a5097k1JI9UDJm1nyAfGljHvKVf3aKVsXFU8b0ev7rMW40qe96pf_IYafIyi-Yy4OiFpeFcTSTYj8jmxGB1Tyi-5aqdTIpsfZn2ZIcaCdGf-bmcq1rHcji70M_gurYM-Wl48lN04hKmcYOkrSro1hEY8TbcISUoI/s16000/P1010212.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />My chunky knit two-piece has been aired quite a lot during December and January, mainly because it's so blooming comfortable! The pull on trousers have an elasticated waist which has been ideal for the post-Christmas tum and the long tunic top hides any such evidence too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76io-X1EDxWU1CuchIEeIqu-6im84NVFdpw1x5FI4X0v8dUQ_G71AVdm6KDJDcarx21JIBrSAFi_IbO5lMzIuxWakOGVZJ4o_WDd-Vvclnqb0F996lmYjBduUR0WeYr-Zlp74xIAH-byadTPQy4tT8RnERIHHbKdBv-W7EmP7ueNKB3ZfiH3YBQdQGcs/s3157/P1010247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3157" data-original-width="3135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76io-X1EDxWU1CuchIEeIqu-6im84NVFdpw1x5FI4X0v8dUQ_G71AVdm6KDJDcarx21JIBrSAFi_IbO5lMzIuxWakOGVZJ4o_WDd-Vvclnqb0F996lmYjBduUR0WeYr-Zlp74xIAH-byadTPQy4tT8RnERIHHbKdBv-W7EmP7ueNKB3ZfiH3YBQdQGcs/s16000/P1010247.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />My massive Koi boots in cow print (from Vinted) are a brilliant pairing for the outfit as the whole thing is quite over-sized. The chunky heels and platform soles help to balance out the weightiness of the co-ord . </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7e-bWH_PyGIaICTeYOwgHw0wlHXhlQhvoDkl46akuHaGsJDXhEEV3JiW93tKJXPtYTzfrLPcFfvZK1ZGJA_fmhKzTwt4Rxz0OPplvDsU7OVrJGXpTGaG32SBB5mDoIkaSwDZh9oIwga1IjEaNN43DEz_C-VOrtEgMgSC4AUSaaAVwzN00MQugG-sFuB4/s3326/P1010221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3326" data-original-width="2957" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7e-bWH_PyGIaICTeYOwgHw0wlHXhlQhvoDkl46akuHaGsJDXhEEV3JiW93tKJXPtYTzfrLPcFfvZK1ZGJA_fmhKzTwt4Rxz0OPplvDsU7OVrJGXpTGaG32SBB5mDoIkaSwDZh9oIwga1IjEaNN43DEz_C-VOrtEgMgSC4AUSaaAVwzN00MQugG-sFuB4/s16000/P1010221.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Necklace, rings and sunglasses are all old, but work really well with the colourscheme of today's outfit. Again, red isn't one of my oft worn colours so it was a bit of a rummage that took place to find these. The sunglasses are my old favourites from Quay Australia.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsv7rMuADqkAZ0vB1Jx2gB9rFG3rkQ9SSxKsFAoGTE9F_Qdz1j5Kjz3F6wYq9-nkwR0m7MNMRsvzRuWk6GKlufPOxfy3qvW8-stGnle5ThoiyNnG0VdiNz0dNUkBgK74SXbCtzojN2otFO_QC3gGmMzoHvCgs3fiwOA3Nb7EZkQQ16KsE0Hj6c12ofQ8/s2661/P1010225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2661" data-original-width="2312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsv7rMuADqkAZ0vB1Jx2gB9rFG3rkQ9SSxKsFAoGTE9F_Qdz1j5Kjz3F6wYq9-nkwR0m7MNMRsvzRuWk6GKlufPOxfy3qvW8-stGnle5ThoiyNnG0VdiNz0dNUkBgK74SXbCtzojN2otFO_QC3gGmMzoHvCgs3fiwOA3Nb7EZkQQ16KsE0Hj6c12ofQ8/s16000/P1010225.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVRQ1lv_sQBwMDDBVW1YmdVUcklczSt2K44klFS3K1BWwtuvVYXBpDnjRD8fW5QaT7zV6o-HzVE6xjuTl7h-m8GzOeJuaYWuw082JvbXeqkFLOp6Uy_oxIzJUdlp8dZw0v054Eo39dGQHjrwkYeOc6vyp4qyBoHS2zK3dO-OGbWb4rBuEXHE5Ebnc0us/s2770/P1010226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2770" data-original-width="2498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVRQ1lv_sQBwMDDBVW1YmdVUcklczSt2K44klFS3K1BWwtuvVYXBpDnjRD8fW5QaT7zV6o-HzVE6xjuTl7h-m8GzOeJuaYWuw082JvbXeqkFLOp6Uy_oxIzJUdlp8dZw0v054Eo39dGQHjrwkYeOc6vyp4qyBoHS2zK3dO-OGbWb4rBuEXHE5Ebnc0us/s16000/P1010226.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Our Red Alert challenge has brought forth a lovely and diverse range of outfits to hopefully inspire and entertain you. Many thanks for dropping by and I look forward to chatting to you again soon!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-38158916012508971672024-01-24T16:05:00.000+00:002024-01-24T16:05:37.175+00:00OMG - OAP!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgSLzW8ZGMDvDAnrrH_cSIBGutB3wR1jVpCRJ-f4z47cSTnl8FWH9U7EZ1hf4OyYCwuztVWAfpL0RmF49SSCc_ncTA2lgYU5ts6Vzu496v3H4Oe2WurxDSMXAnG3h4l-4LkBXMmE5bqHhVBbT8HT3p19Xk-BA85PsvCoepPrBP2lEp1dUND06W88YtOY/s4896/P1010388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgSLzW8ZGMDvDAnrrH_cSIBGutB3wR1jVpCRJ-f4z47cSTnl8FWH9U7EZ1hf4OyYCwuztVWAfpL0RmF49SSCc_ncTA2lgYU5ts6Vzu496v3H4Oe2WurxDSMXAnG3h4l-4LkBXMmE5bqHhVBbT8HT3p19Xk-BA85PsvCoepPrBP2lEp1dUND06W88YtOY/s16000/P1010388.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and thanks for coming! Today's news is that it's my birthday and I'm 66, officially an OAP! I don't know why I'm so shocked by this, but I somehow don't feel ready for free bus passes and whatever else may be due to me now. I suppose we're all the same; the age we feel inside is gradually drifting further and further apart from the image we see in the mirror. I'm not so vain that I'd resort to fillers or surgery of any sort, but maybe I'm guilty of refusing to dress my age - I certainly pay no attention to the advice given by the late singer, Prince, that of, "Act your age not your shoe size".</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTNKwNkqTEeBDaxudMexerZW19v59I039C2uFbUErSsY4Gsi1Du0P4ATSVYfz4defToKKzT2ZKH3OwbRmlmIGxqzM8B14BqF8SAjFJrXo5dfXL5yhlh80JxgzIr9gnkapJLYrDyZEUcZkbpNZjEgaPv2dHedlPlZXRR4ZHNiZQT3ad7arDZVA8-GDw34/s4605/P1010437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4605" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTNKwNkqTEeBDaxudMexerZW19v59I039C2uFbUErSsY4Gsi1Du0P4ATSVYfz4defToKKzT2ZKH3OwbRmlmIGxqzM8B14BqF8SAjFJrXo5dfXL5yhlh80JxgzIr9gnkapJLYrDyZEUcZkbpNZjEgaPv2dHedlPlZXRR4ZHNiZQT3ad7arDZVA8-GDw34/s16000/P1010437.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Steve and I had a picnic lunch today at the Ruin Beach cafe overlooking Raven's Porth beach. It was beautifully still as the tide gently rolled in and was a lovely backdrop for our time together. As ever, I used the occasion as an excuse to dress up and Steve stepped forward as blog photographer for the day.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nUA_wht5-QQG3l6-_KKER464WdF1J7JxiK3_C7oXJJ1mZyy4hMuwB-T5jr_fFLpKr5dtbezIsQXhUgkcu1YJjmObEmzQYabCX1tvJ8zzy87gv664HBI-OO4DpFP0M5VODBZaDPsfVCvrvani8jOYgbajb37idzg6fkkAY-IeHd1yq_jy67ItEr5xgO0/s4285/P1010409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4285" data-original-width="3562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nUA_wht5-QQG3l6-_KKER464WdF1J7JxiK3_C7oXJJ1mZyy4hMuwB-T5jr_fFLpKr5dtbezIsQXhUgkcu1YJjmObEmzQYabCX1tvJ8zzy87gv664HBI-OO4DpFP0M5VODBZaDPsfVCvrvani8jOYgbajb37idzg6fkkAY-IeHd1yq_jy67ItEr5xgO0/s16000/P1010409.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm well aware at there may be many (women) who'd happy level the accusation of mutton dressed as lamb at me, particularly when you see the heels on these boots, but frankly my dear, I don't give a damn! Life is too blooming short for me to weep and worry at what others may think of me. My outfits do no harm to anyone and I certainly don't take myself too seriously as if I'm some fashion guru. I simply love clothes, always have done and thoroughly enjoy the creativity to be had from playing around with colours and textures of pieces to create new looks for myself. You're a long time dead, so for goodness sake, let's have some fun now!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhEsRrkjkRrhpfbbNiywVwRmp8qDs0YWWSFV5gXmPoZleWi7q_qkOUAc99XX0GFr_6I9EERDVjNFlXZMjesEMelBdrGpfqVEgfqbskMsUYZ5rsJjKHPIEEpWoR10PEHGSgGIIG7pjThLZ5Fbgmxy6cLop9xyGdo9Rdu0ZO8UZmE-F9sMuyIi5mATjpTk/s4361/P1010380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4361" data-original-width="3375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhEsRrkjkRrhpfbbNiywVwRmp8qDs0YWWSFV5gXmPoZleWi7q_qkOUAc99XX0GFr_6I9EERDVjNFlXZMjesEMelBdrGpfqVEgfqbskMsUYZ5rsJjKHPIEEpWoR10PEHGSgGIIG7pjThLZ5Fbgmxy6cLop9xyGdo9Rdu0ZO8UZmE-F9sMuyIi5mATjpTk/s16000/P1010380.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAUGyqlGCszzDe_HAUetoVeMmjd-_3pR9P8OgkeQB02rMzqg5QwNhVmOhrPm6u0hLD_XniMmfA1NIxtcP-YrS8yLb7Renpsu5JMt17ayaE8ufDX8Xt1_BXWd_hnKeftTVP79WNF9c-KNa0GvIMwruhIaBOzMDkBHvXMJRz8YuKmvvPyB7jSJXYeWoAVY/s4128/P1010359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAUGyqlGCszzDe_HAUetoVeMmjd-_3pR9P8OgkeQB02rMzqg5QwNhVmOhrPm6u0hLD_XniMmfA1NIxtcP-YrS8yLb7Renpsu5JMt17ayaE8ufDX8Xt1_BXWd_hnKeftTVP79WNF9c-KNa0GvIMwruhIaBOzMDkBHvXMJRz8YuKmvvPyB7jSJXYeWoAVY/s16000/P1010359.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">So, on to the details of the outfit. The shorts suit is from Primark, bought on Vinted not so long ago. The sweater also comes from Vinted, as did the boots. The tights are from Snag and fur coat was from TK Maxx a couple of years ago. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih-e4qTk0PuugPPZe4UE5V25-z5BrMiRtCNNAo2MBHo0x5uEbCgdIG55DgG_JDd97fIQcfhl_88GQcgP9MoO7c4ooFRJW4DO6zrZhDDmKhZBWpXtYOMnrvlBYYrjYKMQNp8L1JDlAdadWApfgd8TRUbVpJb8qBpLeAK3qalce9etoQl0MOPN0kp-Wyzc/s4896/P1010395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih-e4qTk0PuugPPZe4UE5V25-z5BrMiRtCNNAo2MBHo0x5uEbCgdIG55DgG_JDd97fIQcfhl_88GQcgP9MoO7c4ooFRJW4DO6zrZhDDmKhZBWpXtYOMnrvlBYYrjYKMQNp8L1JDlAdadWApfgd8TRUbVpJb8qBpLeAK3qalce9etoQl0MOPN0kp-Wyzc/s16000/P1010395.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">All of my jewellery is old, some also pre-loved. Sunglasses are by Radley London, but not new either.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriIIRjYQ_nX3cgP_KEPRDjhlHC1Uufsu53DH1dtGcMkQdS2MAvmEK2Tkh8qDcYW_k2av8LfkkxmsKDVxfPFQJLKXflQb09vfoAFykgAR4IYjXoVifQWoiVh6HtgqGtKpjSFDafwuWWivoqBGmZfjV3YFcGM0-Vo_KG9pfSFKLOyU7TovqTq24MDTBWAs/s1583/PXL_20240124_134516767.TS_exported_65790_1706105883281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="997" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriIIRjYQ_nX3cgP_KEPRDjhlHC1Uufsu53DH1dtGcMkQdS2MAvmEK2Tkh8qDcYW_k2av8LfkkxmsKDVxfPFQJLKXflQb09vfoAFykgAR4IYjXoVifQWoiVh6HtgqGtKpjSFDafwuWWivoqBGmZfjV3YFcGM0-Vo_KG9pfSFKLOyU7TovqTq24MDTBWAs/s16000/PXL_20240124_134516767.TS_exported_65790_1706105883281.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We had a stomp about on the beach after lunch and Steve took this post-shoot shot, very casual of me in wellies but looking suitably relaxed and happy - a true reflection of where I find myself at this juncture in my life. We sat together and counted our blessings for the life we've had here over the years and how lucky we were to find each other.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This evening we're off to join all of Steve's family who are staying in the newly converted <a href="https://www.tresco.co.uk/staying/blockhouse-cottage" target="_blank">Blockhouse Cottage</a> where his sister yesterday held her 70th birthday party. I have photos from that and my outfit of the day, but that will have to come another day. I must make myself ready for my birthday bash as we're expected soon. Thank you so much for joining me on this special day. Monday brings our monthly Style Challenge and thereafter I'll give you all the news on both of my party outfits.</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-49213293171646296132024-01-15T20:29:00.000+00:002024-01-15T20:29:32.832+00:00Blue Monday post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODH5Kxrw2SMNOIc4ocwqtfyxdNM1tZXSW24P-8DXwWiXd3y4RzBMvdrzFRJKo8vN3DXohdOe5Dbj0aiwo37wXYznuKJy-8-LQkNvJ-I-ghE1z2ONVZ1WjUMgXpF2JVJxKzAo_yzP0lz3dePK6Jkw8J4rMuORphe12JT7HfvKv7KnGHm5IdKYBdwB_hGU/s3285/P1010275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2389" data-original-width="3285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODH5Kxrw2SMNOIc4ocwqtfyxdNM1tZXSW24P-8DXwWiXd3y4RzBMvdrzFRJKo8vN3DXohdOe5Dbj0aiwo37wXYznuKJy-8-LQkNvJ-I-ghE1z2ONVZ1WjUMgXpF2JVJxKzAo_yzP0lz3dePK6Jkw8J4rMuORphe12JT7HfvKv7KnGHm5IdKYBdwB_hGU/s16000/P1010275.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there! Thanks for swinging by again. I'm posting on Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year as we're all supposed to be in a full post-Christmas slump, but hopefully it's not been too much of a trial for you. This year it's on the 15th of January which is my daughter's birthday (she's 35). We met up with Sasha yesterday to have brunch with her in one of the Seagarden Cottages where she's enjoying a few days of luxury as a gift to herself. I dodged outside to take a few shots of my outfit, but couldn't find the right spot either out of the sun (too bright)... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqR13CDSo4yQsf3-JNFHaKx2qWJYfxgvzwYXruJcWZEBrTZ_8rA115338rw4z7rUdt0vhm35nOMMhv8tOwgG3zTOTP5Vh6_17k1uUW8-LqH6AMcJKvXmqr6465eIZQ2GAGpmEj5gX01v67rGf9pmuArGKEq7HP5H7NpbjmwuUU1gQeaKmM0oyMVgYYu8/s4896/P1010270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqR13CDSo4yQsf3-JNFHaKx2qWJYfxgvzwYXruJcWZEBrTZ_8rA115338rw4z7rUdt0vhm35nOMMhv8tOwgG3zTOTP5Vh6_17k1uUW8-LqH6AMcJKvXmqr6465eIZQ2GAGpmEj5gX01v67rGf9pmuArGKEq7HP5H7NpbjmwuUU1gQeaKmM0oyMVgYYu8/s16000/P1010270.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwUTPZ5omtukIWet5WsaqbcQTWgEL8cVvSl3z5Vgob5tctJRTtJhFc_mkF31TFdODzlqmpAMP6iTPnHLYDv0VMXn9tB3dmwdo_K4BoE_5uiG7fw3Le-NLtoGFl1i3XjbSUeAMGAHdjVztrxhuLasgOS1H8hbDggXd251zf8mok0RrTQ4qIgdQjmpIdj0/s3788/P1010272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="3788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwUTPZ5omtukIWet5WsaqbcQTWgEL8cVvSl3z5Vgob5tctJRTtJhFc_mkF31TFdODzlqmpAMP6iTPnHLYDv0VMXn9tB3dmwdo_K4BoE_5uiG7fw3Le-NLtoGFl1i3XjbSUeAMGAHdjVztrxhuLasgOS1H8hbDggXd251zf8mok0RrTQ4qIgdQjmpIdj0/s16000/P1010272.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">...or in the shade (too dark). </span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;">The view was pretty spectacular though!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QMLRUccg-3ph7gFP5sXOHqghmW7YnlO8YL6jV49RVYWypnBN_APu-5yE5TplF9l6B8-hEdqusaEOpY3Y9eo5nEHlVPQhy8OxI1GPnbTvsnBulhb-j-l8vR_4NfjXTd2SxJjc0aEngdKs9PAVwCsKwJqX8jZT1IdUhI8J2Jeg5n7HvC2RjLzSZ_Z9h9Y/s2480/P1010277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2480" data-original-width="2270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QMLRUccg-3ph7gFP5sXOHqghmW7YnlO8YL6jV49RVYWypnBN_APu-5yE5TplF9l6B8-hEdqusaEOpY3Y9eo5nEHlVPQhy8OxI1GPnbTvsnBulhb-j-l8vR_4NfjXTd2SxJjc0aEngdKs9PAVwCsKwJqX8jZT1IdUhI8J2Jeg5n7HvC2RjLzSZ_Z9h9Y/s16000/P1010277.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I've been itching to wear this wonderful waterfall tulle skirt since I bought it recently on Vinted. I can hardly bear to tell you how much it cost. What do you think? Would you believe that even though it's brand new it only cost £5? Honestly! The rest of the outfit is from my wardrobe, nothing new. The waistcoat is years old and may not ever have been shown on the blog, but do tell me if I'm wrong. The blouse is ancient, was a charity shop buy from years ago, boots are from ASOS, sunglasses are from Quay Australia and cream tights are very old indeed.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uY5CbEVkfeXcL385Dg-ZqqIQ8jMk_E3KgVcCB3-xCz7KqNE96J82ewuFLLUyFPCXJhz4A72ocDQj3As2URoh2EV-bVJXaqfbkfxIBR0QsrZMS-QQpCUjZJ6jbl7m90tkOj5j1VsUzA0dmV0xTHzqVEVTWyoKtoECVXBzPGeiwM-YskjbPETt3IuBb-8/s3304/P1010281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2597" data-original-width="3304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uY5CbEVkfeXcL385Dg-ZqqIQ8jMk_E3KgVcCB3-xCz7KqNE96J82ewuFLLUyFPCXJhz4A72ocDQj3As2URoh2EV-bVJXaqfbkfxIBR0QsrZMS-QQpCUjZJ6jbl7m90tkOj5j1VsUzA0dmV0xTHzqVEVTWyoKtoECVXBzPGeiwM-YskjbPETt3IuBb-8/s16000/P1010281.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Later on I swapped the waistcoat for this fitted jacket (very old). I really like this look; the yellow tweed jacket has a gold fleck to it and works so well with the soft fluid nature of the tulle and chiffon. The chunky boots toughen the look up without being too overpowering.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5H9ptiKgp6XWAD69depr1A3RVM4wGE7fdWa-r4sZ_J97uoUxxV35dARu0O4GgpcETvWY3XRy-pIZ8yrj8OufsSalMCKooKk_8sCnBuPtHGkurBcBh73dmHf4oOcbcnU2wdQdQFIhsJiiEjsCF2LCHaNdUKYT16NbeAOZxYJUYc22Ksl-WFEt4DUb1bg/s3579/P1010296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2617" data-original-width="3579" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5H9ptiKgp6XWAD69depr1A3RVM4wGE7fdWa-r4sZ_J97uoUxxV35dARu0O4GgpcETvWY3XRy-pIZ8yrj8OufsSalMCKooKk_8sCnBuPtHGkurBcBh73dmHf4oOcbcnU2wdQdQFIhsJiiEjsCF2LCHaNdUKYT16NbeAOZxYJUYc22Ksl-WFEt4DUb1bg/s16000/P1010296.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The broad tan leather belt is another way to add an accent without it becoming too much of a focal point. For me this outfit is all about the skirt, so hopefully the balance with the other pieces works to allow the tulle to remain at centre stage.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmB6WkwyhHvw3XUdsVaMiOiaZsixfiveNh3FDNCSqrtakYCEmV0GBPzVz2EDNZPM5YEZZA2nYQo_7xKjPKbmP3bRLVT25PcNRajHx1oxleb0Fi5N4Zt5YJMCxS8Ryuls5XPWOIwjc3B8u0a8MvXuv4usa35hLm1YD0MC6QE7mNGV8W494FCVfRamN83A/s3685/P1010285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3246" data-original-width="3685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmB6WkwyhHvw3XUdsVaMiOiaZsixfiveNh3FDNCSqrtakYCEmV0GBPzVz2EDNZPM5YEZZA2nYQo_7xKjPKbmP3bRLVT25PcNRajHx1oxleb0Fi5N4Zt5YJMCxS8Ryuls5XPWOIwjc3B8u0a8MvXuv4usa35hLm1YD0MC6QE7mNGV8W494FCVfRamN83A/s16000/P1010285.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Nothing new with these citrine rings - I've had them for years now - they were gifted to me as part of a collaboration with Gemporia way back in 2017 (<a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2017/06/national-selfie-day-gemfie.html" target="_blank">see here</a>).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhYxZO3lZ1nsdbCOk99kWbYRk_qh1NylFhkWEAeXLlPPJq7I7KusPr58035uQQTQjtoN8MbHmhpj4lz-T3YZKLqmFmYHn65gGUCp0LaiLHgQ6ZXLjdmzYtRxIyFbGgB_4jRZYcisMDwTkW-4rzF4_k9LKPvQaQZoLC00gXa_RyraFso-eRbH0nbpIw6g/s2904/P1010295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="2904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhYxZO3lZ1nsdbCOk99kWbYRk_qh1NylFhkWEAeXLlPPJq7I7KusPr58035uQQTQjtoN8MbHmhpj4lz-T3YZKLqmFmYHn65gGUCp0LaiLHgQ6ZXLjdmzYtRxIyFbGgB_4jRZYcisMDwTkW-4rzF4_k9LKPvQaQZoLC00gXa_RyraFso-eRbH0nbpIw6g/s16000/P1010295.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbANplHEHk9Jjf_S54w2V9HG44vQrNQMtbUrkoIcQawss_MXm_pTkH9viU5_ff7uUMOe32uRjA7to_IU6lU9hU10gp6U87H9VJoD22W9juU7gWJ6ZnUlVFi5U9-_ysEfYQzgCTB5EFsAa8Qo9BGuyb4oSQhW-MqQFUgA5eSXLqIXZvescNxJAQRtpuaA/s3645/P1010282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="3645" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbANplHEHk9Jjf_S54w2V9HG44vQrNQMtbUrkoIcQawss_MXm_pTkH9viU5_ff7uUMOe32uRjA7to_IU6lU9hU10gp6U87H9VJoD22W9juU7gWJ6ZnUlVFi5U9-_ysEfYQzgCTB5EFsAa8Qo9BGuyb4oSQhW-MqQFUgA5eSXLqIXZvescNxJAQRtpuaA/s16000/P1010282.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6deEouBohiuRbt_7uNriFnBlK8jvP59gepA2JRzX27XxFhUph8n5Fx2d_lkaVBGGsLg6vGKR64E4i7n9thpt0VhPjUiEP-goSQFPoWfYFNwW-8_1NhNJJWhwKs02LttiQG-8i0Z14Umyf7eqnlIw4BspC_w0BapfghlsKhhKXW6Zp4FBSKlP5fdQEaLU/s3213/P1010301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="3213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6deEouBohiuRbt_7uNriFnBlK8jvP59gepA2JRzX27XxFhUph8n5Fx2d_lkaVBGGsLg6vGKR64E4i7n9thpt0VhPjUiEP-goSQFPoWfYFNwW-8_1NhNJJWhwKs02LttiQG-8i0Z14Umyf7eqnlIw4BspC_w0BapfghlsKhhKXW6Zp4FBSKlP5fdQEaLU/s16000/P1010301.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF86H1tZ2aa4vB3U1Sn4Qq2_yXB3CCn6AVPrt9oFKU12F_m1zJEC4OIMFbtl0eq9VMr4685dvKXN4NLvgViPCTNKLrUEaVI9rZlBlXxrmrkQP1dbrBhw5KNCr2Co69mBLKeOrgo8uSVQuBHK2QKiVZX9SiSVqxevNSGToOX6zPQHqcCC9CXGouZIiW4Y/s3569/P1010297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2641" data-original-width="3569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF86H1tZ2aa4vB3U1Sn4Qq2_yXB3CCn6AVPrt9oFKU12F_m1zJEC4OIMFbtl0eq9VMr4685dvKXN4NLvgViPCTNKLrUEaVI9rZlBlXxrmrkQP1dbrBhw5KNCr2Co69mBLKeOrgo8uSVQuBHK2QKiVZX9SiSVqxevNSGToOX6zPQHqcCC9CXGouZIiW4Y/s16000/P1010297.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">No doubt you'll see this skirt again and again and again this year. It's an obvious piece for summerwear, but I so wanted to try to winterise it successfully and think I did. Do you agree? I actually wore my cream cow print fur coat over the top of this as it was so chilly - sorry I forgot to get shots of that but we were running late. It's great to have your company again - many thanks and have a great week!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div>
<br />Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-90981012093920638412024-01-10T20:07:00.002+00:002024-01-13T13:18:34.591+00:00A quick catch up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodUx12bDULFRkK5eQT7s9W37S9jvkmRd_atY7M2DA4XWklEjKZ_8hd4c67_zGxH5Z59Cqip7QuFqRdEzukfz2gzS8CHR_cbR2ngKE_D_lfXX-kGvJTmaPLv9VhNYlD6KOOadUkyzcONebDPYkq4mrJru2lFlavpaqLPcOnZyzpgAeXoyyiPs01hhH2VM/s4101/P1010266.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="4101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodUx12bDULFRkK5eQT7s9W37S9jvkmRd_atY7M2DA4XWklEjKZ_8hd4c67_zGxH5Z59Cqip7QuFqRdEzukfz2gzS8CHR_cbR2ngKE_D_lfXX-kGvJTmaPLv9VhNYlD6KOOadUkyzcONebDPYkq4mrJru2lFlavpaqLPcOnZyzpgAeXoyyiPs01hhH2VM/s16000/P1010266.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there and thank you for dropping by! I've been awol for a little while, but thought I'd better get back online to share what's been happening. Christmas was so lovely this year, mainly because none of us got ill. Last year the four of us were hit by a nasty cold/flu virus but the upside is that we spent this Christmas celebrating the fact that we were all well. We lazed around eating non-stop, watching movies and generally feeling very happy with our lot. And then New Year's Eve came around and I went to the pub to have a dance or two. Steve felt a bit bah-humbug and stayed home, but I was keen to see everyone dressed up. The evening was a fancy dress do with the theme being 1920's. I didn't have an outfit sorted so just wore sequins...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-1lAFY6ha-Yvd7cowfonZ72j9kph26BduM3p5NdBZmanE20hqOybtp6bfZxrtfHtZAcDZB4eRtRMrB-LMyT2FmKExl1bn2Ha0XoqPEA6ZY3y-6kyXAnHj2bRygZvTdX1Vj98NMxTTToigFqPfCxNh9IiVZ7giOsAC_Tcgu9eUBrt2B7rUyaiHF6UJJ4/s2946/P1010192.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2946" data-original-width="1871" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-1lAFY6ha-Yvd7cowfonZ72j9kph26BduM3p5NdBZmanE20hqOybtp6bfZxrtfHtZAcDZB4eRtRMrB-LMyT2FmKExl1bn2Ha0XoqPEA6ZY3y-6kyXAnHj2bRygZvTdX1Vj98NMxTTToigFqPfCxNh9IiVZ7giOsAC_Tcgu9eUBrt2B7rUyaiHF6UJJ4/s16000/P1010192.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'd bought this dress from Vinted, the brand is Very and cost me £25. The boots also were from Vinted, are beautifully soft Italian leather and were brand new costing me £6 - yes, actually £6! The yellow tights were from Amazon. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqFBHo6JF959vNcKe1fqJFiGL0v_ZFbECbqzeY5xEEvtD0yf9cjrU8qsJIW-ebcrcpN6FKKVQf7Tonz3WcaiMlwYyMVqy_9fMCXiOeAP61ocgskF02Opj-NbCcTrKvI7-22mFz7uF-nsozjYMuJ9fHaU7LqIS2uZvSIg9CJBAgWZq35uTDKbbLNQ7Q9Y/s2747/P1010200.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2747" data-original-width="1602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqFBHo6JF959vNcKe1fqJFiGL0v_ZFbECbqzeY5xEEvtD0yf9cjrU8qsJIW-ebcrcpN6FKKVQf7Tonz3WcaiMlwYyMVqy_9fMCXiOeAP61ocgskF02Opj-NbCcTrKvI7-22mFz7uF-nsozjYMuJ9fHaU7LqIS2uZvSIg9CJBAgWZq35uTDKbbLNQ7Q9Y/s16000/P1010200.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had my very own kitchen disco to warm me up before venturing out to the New Inn. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbL9VQEdLBW9ovpnLXdUliQPnwJCRBeuD99_B9fGimJ2XYtEjjYy2Yxo2ilp0Sf77pPWQnbgbofB9FeBCneKVIL_Sdn5bZOdf0myu1fwNP1uFKXYD21ThzcxVhK2GR2nMy7FgsaYISZhgYzmJucipKJTgcatnRW1ued5LKOTA6OE4uDlkp4QoCFcCbIc/s2795/P1010201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2795" data-original-width="1758" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbL9VQEdLBW9ovpnLXdUliQPnwJCRBeuD99_B9fGimJ2XYtEjjYy2Yxo2ilp0Sf77pPWQnbgbofB9FeBCneKVIL_Sdn5bZOdf0myu1fwNP1uFKXYD21ThzcxVhK2GR2nMy7FgsaYISZhgYzmJucipKJTgcatnRW1ued5LKOTA6OE4uDlkp4QoCFcCbIc/s16000/P1010201.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNcVfP2NUm3S_ZPW9ITQ4CGUgWmw3TXDbosaGLQf1FJ0-NrAr5E0AwiKeJutK4TH7U3jWJOBoCWzFvQOr_1mqQoYlToiFc8UX2iC5EfrzrvYVJ5jklCppQ2fN8OuyW_dYnKJ7nzfwDv-dpchS3Zh7PhZ34bSQLlGjfXK5N1hHG7cC3SRh0E-gi2Jotgw/s3286/P1010204.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3286" data-original-width="2030" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNcVfP2NUm3S_ZPW9ITQ4CGUgWmw3TXDbosaGLQf1FJ0-NrAr5E0AwiKeJutK4TH7U3jWJOBoCWzFvQOr_1mqQoYlToiFc8UX2iC5EfrzrvYVJ5jklCppQ2fN8OuyW_dYnKJ7nzfwDv-dpchS3Zh7PhZ34bSQLlGjfXK5N1hHG7cC3SRh0E-gi2Jotgw/s16000/P1010204.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These boots are pretty special aren't they? I've already lined up three other outfits to feature them...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoC1-DFG0feUBup3t7J3Zi6gifKT6l9hz1s74LvqcbCdjJWg7JvQvpa6ZSl-XWBiCCn78QZBvHfRn3yeZ367xx-N_fGnl_56kOQ1NrATTqMDPbVVUHibSDmTd4TySsR_AKWMNGys6KUFTYy415DP4GJCHHd5V07YtgSD42hkBDIICkHvCuWGvarpyUaYA/s4145/P1010208.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2845" data-original-width="4145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoC1-DFG0feUBup3t7J3Zi6gifKT6l9hz1s74LvqcbCdjJWg7JvQvpa6ZSl-XWBiCCn78QZBvHfRn3yeZ367xx-N_fGnl_56kOQ1NrATTqMDPbVVUHibSDmTd4TySsR_AKWMNGys6KUFTYy415DP4GJCHHd5V07YtgSD42hkBDIICkHvCuWGvarpyUaYA/s16000/P1010208.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was me before my New Year's day swim. I'm so enjoying my winter swims at the moment! The cold isn't too bad as yet - it's mainly about maintaining the distance of once across the bay and back which is pretty much as far as I swim on a summer's day. I'm feeling good about this. March is the coldest month, so let's see how I'm doing by then.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U2YLL3mLzn8sTq5hyhRvkz-PTdLGK3HLVkxwpCbklB5YRlQotuXbnzBpColzHFurf6Udn7J1kQGfXAWkk5mwemj8Ekr4rcKmHByfbY8Cbfbme93zyYYJIZSjvKHJoLz3CLgFSSXeoZ7ua-9WDCPfxiC7deXc8TCPOSbd5jGgn1_apmo1Rir6u6Xxv18/s2702/P1010257.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2702" data-original-width="2657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U2YLL3mLzn8sTq5hyhRvkz-PTdLGK3HLVkxwpCbklB5YRlQotuXbnzBpColzHFurf6Udn7J1kQGfXAWkk5mwemj8Ekr4rcKmHByfbY8Cbfbme93zyYYJIZSjvKHJoLz3CLgFSSXeoZ7ua-9WDCPfxiC7deXc8TCPOSbd5jGgn1_apmo1Rir6u6Xxv18/s16000/P1010257.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a new stylist in the family. My great niece, Leila, is due to go to secondary school this year and at only aged 11 she is already passionate about clothes, so much so that she hopes to become a fashion stylist. Over Christmas I invited her to come to see my winter wardrobe so that she could try a few things on and put some outfits together. She turned up looking like a miniature Madonna, all in black in a variety of fabrics and textures including fishnet tights and lace gloves. This was her suggestion for me to wear. The top is new, from Vinted and the fringed skirt is conversely very old. Leila loves cow print, choosing these boots and orange tights to complete the look. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7WZ_6W2-wAah6OR6BXT1mNWQNCnycTaSZ0I0GZGf0hGu0cp418G5wjOUly6TWX-OjnMxQhiVJ_6Okoe83oOmsNklDtyoDADoZ47e2LZZAwvRTSd9exWWkSLjS8vAgeIT9deZP40f5CnPj5gfnQyht4TMrVn9SoerWrrqRg-y-paN2vZF2XxYHlSWJ0g/s3772/P1010255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2770" data-original-width="3772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7WZ_6W2-wAah6OR6BXT1mNWQNCnycTaSZ0I0GZGf0hGu0cp418G5wjOUly6TWX-OjnMxQhiVJ_6Okoe83oOmsNklDtyoDADoZ47e2LZZAwvRTSd9exWWkSLjS8vAgeIT9deZP40f5CnPj5gfnQyht4TMrVn9SoerWrrqRg-y-paN2vZF2XxYHlSWJ0g/s16000/P1010255.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKFvZrWbyabDtPn1QvaP2Wvm-nUGH5i_b7DlGbb4sMixGHD0GGgJ2aL2wyr6BcTKb_YnUrnjFTf-XavsnjKcho_PNHtRFzVrhLTSmCai2CyXBFNdTX4Cu-fWKrKwKmpDLhpNOZ291nqjgPfYVgfVvAnst6UAgphELz7jlcQO1x00D2DF2iCn68UK3Obc/s3766/P1010253.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2754" data-original-width="3766" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKFvZrWbyabDtPn1QvaP2Wvm-nUGH5i_b7DlGbb4sMixGHD0GGgJ2aL2wyr6BcTKb_YnUrnjFTf-XavsnjKcho_PNHtRFzVrhLTSmCai2CyXBFNdTX4Cu-fWKrKwKmpDLhpNOZ291nqjgPfYVgfVvAnst6UAgphELz7jlcQO1x00D2DF2iCn68UK3Obc/s16000/P1010253.JPG" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I love the look she put together for me, especially as it's not something I would have come up with myself. I plan to invite her again once I've got my summer clothes in place so that she can have another rummage. Watch this space!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchAsO_GiM8xfyHniD9hNjC-_xNcC0hOQg3l5efRdqO0o-sjTzTeTL_LXwcztbk2WZ4bbrEdAIE5pvoWKW-hxKLUARcJ7IijkNcdihq9-pfI4mFllwoKYoIYn41t79vQR1Gnx0Cu82C7H-7Cop1ptlJTL1oZHBHq7HtXvWdfi_TS1r5sOklzWOrUzGiq8/s4896/P1010260.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchAsO_GiM8xfyHniD9hNjC-_xNcC0hOQg3l5efRdqO0o-sjTzTeTL_LXwcztbk2WZ4bbrEdAIE5pvoWKW-hxKLUARcJ7IijkNcdihq9-pfI4mFllwoKYoIYn41t79vQR1Gnx0Cu82C7H-7Cop1ptlJTL1oZHBHq7HtXvWdfi_TS1r5sOklzWOrUzGiq8/s16000/P1010260.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This was a post-swim shot sporting that wonderful after glow, taken a couple of days ago. The air temperature is pretty cold at the moment as we're experiencing a brisk easterly wind, but I dodged out of the breeze on the western coast of Tresco on Appletree Bay. The first photo of this post is of me enjoying a hot drink as reward for my efforts. I had a beautiful swim along the length of the bay which really looked like a summer's day, despite the chilly sea temperature. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to look me up. Here's wishing you a somewhat belated Happy New Year!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-80703534398993484682023-12-25T08:17:00.000+00:002023-12-25T08:17:03.765+00:00December is for Dressing Up, our Style Not Age challenge this month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwI9K15g6OQ1Za_yDtliMw96AEUxKHwKQvF6g0s1OXwul01TOG0nb5icEMEUI0zgbMa21el1P8A7lVuV66M1u4tmLHPan4HrAxbJmqeNAha1Bql0yMwaBJJTGH-qsLseW8tFPugK7yTbfpjz6ChTlk02iaAHhbf8stzNoMI4D_DxaXFHuJEiSHIvBKgRY/s2405/P1010136.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="2006" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwI9K15g6OQ1Za_yDtliMw96AEUxKHwKQvF6g0s1OXwul01TOG0nb5icEMEUI0zgbMa21el1P8A7lVuV66M1u4tmLHPan4HrAxbJmqeNAha1Bql0yMwaBJJTGH-qsLseW8tFPugK7yTbfpjz6ChTlk02iaAHhbf8stzNoMI4D_DxaXFHuJEiSHIvBKgRY/s16000/P1010136.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hurrah and Happy Christmas to us all! I do hope you're having a wonderful time. Our challenge this month has a festive theme and was chosen by Gail. I'm not averse to a bit of dressing up as you may know and so it wasn't a terrrible hardship to push the boat out for this most special of posts. Let's see how the others fared and come back to mine later...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj9Ev2CQ4XFuiAS35cxkRxbWDnmF14edP6u-dYDqelIeUh_6Ofs6LzSGgMoCIoXpa-0PqobOqj3TI9H5LCJ3VvL2K3lqRB0M9kF3XhVDJEv3OsSOrISrYiNW5P2Tmr-buk17TLifrMZ0Tz5Ui8wDx2a8IVz4_tJS2vlJIFeBC0pK1vwX5Io22XTtiXXM/s3256/gold-glamour.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3256" data-original-width="2057" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj9Ev2CQ4XFuiAS35cxkRxbWDnmF14edP6u-dYDqelIeUh_6Ofs6LzSGgMoCIoXpa-0PqobOqj3TI9H5LCJ3VvL2K3lqRB0M9kF3XhVDJEv3OsSOrISrYiNW5P2Tmr-buk17TLifrMZ0Tz5Ui8wDx2a8IVz4_tJS2vlJIFeBC0pK1vwX5Io22XTtiXXM/s16000/gold-glamour.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Gail has totally embraced her prompt by pairing lime green sequins with a gold faux leather skirt to glamorous effect! Catch up with her on <a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton blog</a> for the full story.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTATd6O49kwZCzFkfnpZV3PzCIUC3XN6XqbbN6DuuW4QrZdfsdxAKbUo483I4rD2J6-JS6AEA-IYa6uqcBe89aBiBJcJtEY5k-nWveHGx5lwy9id02lIrJ6ZZdQRl259Kv6Hqh9PqEv5uG5GO2rysR9jbZnxPvruwHVgCiIjhIkE26GvkdGsCfBke0Iyw/s3453/Christmas%20outfit%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3453" data-original-width="2252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTATd6O49kwZCzFkfnpZV3PzCIUC3XN6XqbbN6DuuW4QrZdfsdxAKbUo483I4rD2J6-JS6AEA-IYa6uqcBe89aBiBJcJtEY5k-nWveHGx5lwy9id02lIrJ6ZZdQRl259Kv6Hqh9PqEv5uG5GO2rysR9jbZnxPvruwHVgCiIjhIkE26GvkdGsCfBke0Iyw/s16000/Christmas%20outfit%202023.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This is Hilda's Christmas Day outfit which looks not only fabulous but also comfortable too which is very clever bit of Dressing Up. Read her backstory on <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/blog/" target="_blank">Over the Hilda blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgom-MiPFMOadufRw8DogBCjCs6VgmtvaEwp9gX9Cf658tuynST4ySL59cy_qSK37rvYyPyg5I7eDfU8LZ5h-OCihGaTd5nPTCmHKBBZGKWZuJIpgM6jfs1fHtIm8lgfOCRNGti4EQfvTJEB8Yl_sBtla8LdRgf4pVSskuC67CsPGaFL8NUO1XbSnnc9sw/s4032/image0%20(8).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgom-MiPFMOadufRw8DogBCjCs6VgmtvaEwp9gX9Cf658tuynST4ySL59cy_qSK37rvYyPyg5I7eDfU8LZ5h-OCihGaTd5nPTCmHKBBZGKWZuJIpgM6jfs1fHtIm8lgfOCRNGti4EQfvTJEB8Yl_sBtla8LdRgf4pVSskuC67CsPGaFL8NUO1XbSnnc9sw/s16000/image0%20(8).jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Gold satin and red wide legged trousers are another successful festive take on December Dressing up from Jacqui. See more from her on <a href="https://www.mummabstylish.com/" target="_blank">Mummabstylish blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq1RdDrBXjBCSkbPX4Yvfcs3VJg41qjHDPy5PsqHuTkqug2TGxQZ3sGno4qkq_Jk8y-AI6YWsna05vlFlDFg2esK5lsXJbM1p8AbVFh4N_tD07gC_vjGy3CXKpr4adboKO7KulYKNiIHkJeL8PyAFrDjO7_YFSlhtICVrcGkOksuzZiV95Qd0jv1D8D8/s1170/Emma%20sna%20dec.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq1RdDrBXjBCSkbPX4Yvfcs3VJg41qjHDPy5PsqHuTkqug2TGxQZ3sGno4qkq_Jk8y-AI6YWsna05vlFlDFg2esK5lsXJbM1p8AbVFh4N_tD07gC_vjGy3CXKpr4adboKO7KulYKNiIHkJeL8PyAFrDjO7_YFSlhtICVrcGkOksuzZiV95Qd0jv1D8D8/s16000/Emma%20sna%20dec.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Pink, silver, glitter and sequins - Emma's brought it all in her Christmas outfit, even a bottle of bubbly! Find out what she'll be getting up to today on her blog <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">Style Splash</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzgIRqc4zF2F-2qX5i94jWqVz9L96xEcHpVfhOJYgwwPKInfqh0c8WrF2aVKQM-fLBwHbLvofVh3kJPk77TH_R3B8p0ta7AZ-lnClV_ftRbsVwh7E9hKOR8NjsOltRMeQgqYAewfp3aTWR1wQv_7sU9NDqmupKSkJ-tP8AgbGaDVKvx22MG7fHeoEYDU/s3265/P1010135.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2887" data-original-width="3265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzgIRqc4zF2F-2qX5i94jWqVz9L96xEcHpVfhOJYgwwPKInfqh0c8WrF2aVKQM-fLBwHbLvofVh3kJPk77TH_R3B8p0ta7AZ-lnClV_ftRbsVwh7E9hKOR8NjsOltRMeQgqYAewfp3aTWR1wQv_7sU9NDqmupKSkJ-tP8AgbGaDVKvx22MG7fHeoEYDU/s16000/P1010135.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />My trouser suit is a Christmas present from my son (under my instructions obviously) and is by Lavish Alice, a brand I've not come across previously. Its silver and gold pattern screams out festive dressing and I hope to find an excuse to wear it soon. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8hU1DtPX8MHivHs_4e7wU3Bq1cTtgj8Ljbu01R3UaL5KrH9Pv8OHEFRncmdoU5-vYv9vv1tBz8uRVHsEHFF2FuUPNizXxY3Pe7YvfcbacaI6U1sj6YWzLmfJwKGaApZM6liQrI1HqK9b9qxuJ_TbLX6jsBXn_ay5Zvbqste6jRPa0q6njzul0Pmsp5k/s4896/P1010146.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8hU1DtPX8MHivHs_4e7wU3Bq1cTtgj8Ljbu01R3UaL5KrH9Pv8OHEFRncmdoU5-vYv9vv1tBz8uRVHsEHFF2FuUPNizXxY3Pe7YvfcbacaI6U1sj6YWzLmfJwKGaApZM6liQrI1HqK9b9qxuJ_TbLX6jsBXn_ay5Zvbqste6jRPa0q6njzul0Pmsp5k/s16000/P1010146.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've teamed the suit up with a silver and white sequinned top which is very ancient and was a charity shop find. Sparkly rings are also pre-loved and the silver chain necklace was a Vinted purchase recently. I'm wearing classic black sunglasses by Radley London and must admit I felt red carpet ready in this glitzy lot!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbPDW9IZvyW4ng4ZOBxX4SsYgIDAjpQ6k9zgsffUlr4xurdh9THqTjLlc68bQElGqAQL6EC7Ad6poPWV4eqcZrS3cSwjT57uWQC6x-iK6v8WbPrzkC0t89b6OjLrym8KZaNeynNGbFQlqJtuIeZyycq-HdG6YNkuDHmfuTKbufeOwu1QSjZ8HD79lenU/s2777/P1010163.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="2655" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbPDW9IZvyW4ng4ZOBxX4SsYgIDAjpQ6k9zgsffUlr4xurdh9THqTjLlc68bQElGqAQL6EC7Ad6poPWV4eqcZrS3cSwjT57uWQC6x-iK6v8WbPrzkC0t89b6OjLrym8KZaNeynNGbFQlqJtuIeZyycq-HdG6YNkuDHmfuTKbufeOwu1QSjZ8HD79lenU/s16000/P1010163.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I took myself off the Tresco Abbey Garden for this photo opportunity and think it makes for a lovely backdrop to the silver outfit. My leather boots are old, from TK Maxx and are utterly fabulous don't you think - the brand is Buffalo.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08EpDtSDxDxvbykt0pW1KfJBZvD4h9j0dbqVaXrphpbmkXAwV61mVXpjRuyo8Am1Qtdo97xAhyphenhyphenQgSx_8RAssRoRfZr91xZTS2Y4N8OSvYJHfFuTxU9j03GTSauPjsJusAjCYg4bhzRdL17pqJJE3PS_inGyggYoqoLlxXvXI5zwdQRvwt72OqWrmXuKI/s3094/P1010150.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2596" data-original-width="3094" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08EpDtSDxDxvbykt0pW1KfJBZvD4h9j0dbqVaXrphpbmkXAwV61mVXpjRuyo8Am1Qtdo97xAhyphenhyphenQgSx_8RAssRoRfZr91xZTS2Y4N8OSvYJHfFuTxU9j03GTSauPjsJusAjCYg4bhzRdL17pqJJE3PS_inGyggYoqoLlxXvXI5zwdQRvwt72OqWrmXuKI/s16000/P1010150.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />And just in case you're wondering, I didn't traipse the mile from my home to the Garden dressed like this. I made use of the large loos on site to act as a changing room as no-one was around on the quiet Sunday afternoon. It was a two-for-one day as I captured <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/12/sequins-and-camo-for-daytime.html" target="_blank">last week's ensemble </a>and this one at the same time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY51bxFs_KuHyso9FnTMNiuEdx0A6F0FQSJRDyYZOf71zYfsfUvYZaF6bL0WVR7xkUJv_ycKTGGAgrhPKIl2wZHBiIrzOs3nzuBTB32u0nngvbsFnIQ1K_o6TerdZTMcBWvejtiJcwLHu2SUHe5uxaC3nrktmUefzAsLD642X8Qq9yqBY60ANOLjfmjxk/s2897/P1010158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2611" data-original-width="2897" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY51bxFs_KuHyso9FnTMNiuEdx0A6F0FQSJRDyYZOf71zYfsfUvYZaF6bL0WVR7xkUJv_ycKTGGAgrhPKIl2wZHBiIrzOs3nzuBTB32u0nngvbsFnIQ1K_o6TerdZTMcBWvejtiJcwLHu2SUHe5uxaC3nrktmUefzAsLD642X8Qq9yqBY60ANOLjfmjxk/s16000/P1010158.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And that rounds up another year of our Style Not Age challenge. Thank you so much for joining me and my blogging friends and I do hope you've been inspired to maybe try out something you've seen with us.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-75797140271175821262023-12-18T15:13:00.001+00:002023-12-18T16:05:46.704+00:00Sequins and camo for daytime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6iCVK4n44Pyp1zuG6t-lC-PGVX2v-hJTFZ75DaptTCgq4d-zxXo8Nkwc20ogZltDZ7z-D4JQtxoNjtMdy-jz3bK3Gkiw9SWEW2u9-UFyRljMunRAQDetpVYPtLCGUIocECME4n9fWt3JPvTiptvdi1hMhhaRuLs9V_c-sCULEA9Ten79kK5PB6WPmVA/s2294/P1010107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2294" data-original-width="2071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6iCVK4n44Pyp1zuG6t-lC-PGVX2v-hJTFZ75DaptTCgq4d-zxXo8Nkwc20ogZltDZ7z-D4JQtxoNjtMdy-jz3bK3Gkiw9SWEW2u9-UFyRljMunRAQDetpVYPtLCGUIocECME4n9fWt3JPvTiptvdi1hMhhaRuLs9V_c-sCULEA9Ten79kK5PB6WPmVA/s16000/P1010107.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Eeek, it's only another 7 sleeps until Christmas and I'm so far off being ready! But let's move swifty on... Today I'm touting this daytime look that throws sequins on top of camo print in the loudest of colours. As you may know, I love orange, can't get enough of the colour and therefore when I came across these cargo pants on Vinted (new with the labels still attached) I just knew they were meant for me.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDGpaklcnUHO6c2QWmvXCvx-wMalAJxmCH0BqKbXqG4egqppH0agcWOJO6Ks7HSmTLDHrEonmeIOAT2GiBMdNZ2p_gwMU_evLUbrlN832PC_ekY4vbYZffBKliJbPfwC1O6g8AhsHG56xS_jwWY76SJi8Q5SPlrsChg-HNAJdyPNCyEB-qqyjQSy2BpE/s2832/P1010125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDGpaklcnUHO6c2QWmvXCvx-wMalAJxmCH0BqKbXqG4egqppH0agcWOJO6Ks7HSmTLDHrEonmeIOAT2GiBMdNZ2p_gwMU_evLUbrlN832PC_ekY4vbYZffBKliJbPfwC1O6g8AhsHG56xS_jwWY76SJi8Q5SPlrsChg-HNAJdyPNCyEB-qqyjQSy2BpE/s16000/P1010125.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The trousers are so practical for work, yet eye poppingly bright and breezy that they yell out fun. I'll be wearing them this week while I do my final preparations to get the Gallery ready for opening. I'll swap out these orange leather boots (Asos) for my baseball camo ones and add a big cardigan for warmth.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHR_25smOVVC6w-4LjJM8FqQTrGRRCIwSgrFZyG5Pk00LibxuNsSX1WQn9q9_PrjU5MlspFZomTrlNuDjv7jnFA45QagacyV46RrXETp2ZhjzTI_9KnY2nrPg68Ul-kYJsP6vrFHN0XyGSzwcX258z_M3peiGbh-Wv9B2m2V6Xf3QN8vIviOe0O2RdDQ/s2434/P1010119.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2434" data-original-width="2332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHR_25smOVVC6w-4LjJM8FqQTrGRRCIwSgrFZyG5Pk00LibxuNsSX1WQn9q9_PrjU5MlspFZomTrlNuDjv7jnFA45QagacyV46RrXETp2ZhjzTI_9KnY2nrPg68Ul-kYJsP6vrFHN0XyGSzwcX258z_M3peiGbh-Wv9B2m2V6Xf3QN8vIviOe0O2RdDQ/s16000/P1010119.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">My glitter top was a charity shop purchase from years ago and the orange sequin jacket came from TK Maxx a few years ago; I bring it out every Christmastime and it always makes people smile. The padding makes for a lovely snuggly winter jacket as well as being totally glam.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgbF1AJYAleAGj3R1G1517QeSHa6g6fikLseh1UxNWVqCqbDUvsPSkMT-ioUpdhurtBTaGOKGaWaI__Mwh3R_zzjEqT9Bose48iMgSgeOAM7UbfiVArR6y3jcscCuydBGBtCvH9DakZP_eEppjK-BJXB2xCxxn90qofdVLgNm43qkR0ab0b0Cn5ze4ek/s2545/P1010109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2458" data-original-width="2545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgbF1AJYAleAGj3R1G1517QeSHa6g6fikLseh1UxNWVqCqbDUvsPSkMT-ioUpdhurtBTaGOKGaWaI__Mwh3R_zzjEqT9Bose48iMgSgeOAM7UbfiVArR6y3jcscCuydBGBtCvH9DakZP_eEppjK-BJXB2xCxxn90qofdVLgNm43qkR0ab0b0Cn5ze4ek/s16000/P1010109.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Glitter, sequins and camo meant I could get away with the minimum of jewellery. The classic black sunglasses are by Radley London and orange belt is from Primark.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDhXJV8d2A7V2LNgfAYBhPzgPDIEL_HqA7AJ5x9Xo3qkCuwroggZOo-fAmbxwPsIRSfoi2KSs-B8kc2ag4UjLiTnxE7699_AIDxbWJNRn-rlk00IPEAYsSuZa4dq51EnJ6FR02NBQ7aWJnDrDr5uvj_31cHxOanNvhILe2c0ZNsA39130MyyKJw-7hQQ/s2444/P1010108.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2284" data-original-width="2444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDhXJV8d2A7V2LNgfAYBhPzgPDIEL_HqA7AJ5x9Xo3qkCuwroggZOo-fAmbxwPsIRSfoi2KSs-B8kc2ag4UjLiTnxE7699_AIDxbWJNRn-rlk00IPEAYsSuZa4dq51EnJ6FR02NBQ7aWJnDrDr5uvj_31cHxOanNvhILe2c0ZNsA39130MyyKJw-7hQQ/s16000/P1010108.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmLweqTxv4D4wZFiAeQhFeSxm1RByOy3hPw3F3LTEJuiMTw2BgganYin5cG0sf4jbXEklMS1WO9UWeX-n_WPYNJcJWDhkfJkZETq4emwP6nUM42QchHNrvlQE_WpDvntNhGAdePhBbIgDKaOovFFDtlX7BO78NN42EKU58k9hzejP4BmfbkfbFaNnrTQ/s2649/P1010113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2461" data-original-width="2649" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmLweqTxv4D4wZFiAeQhFeSxm1RByOy3hPw3F3LTEJuiMTw2BgganYin5cG0sf4jbXEklMS1WO9UWeX-n_WPYNJcJWDhkfJkZETq4emwP6nUM42QchHNrvlQE_WpDvntNhGAdePhBbIgDKaOovFFDtlX7BO78NN42EKU58k9hzejP4BmfbkfbFaNnrTQ/s16000/P1010113.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Well, I suppose I'd better get back to my fudge making again. I've only one more batch to make this afternoon, making a total of over 24 pounds of the sweet stuff for family and friends. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDBsMOO9F1JNtx5klM3GRwKQLqCa1IN_FLnsioF4dRY_n7r1tk7Ej5YHyXIxFO46b1W1f8ykLNVxH6Wy6x063uG4Iai9Pe1UiBbuq-tODrdos3vIqK46iOcLkL0kqf9EpPVCGM8HuCIhJdZL-g7JYD5d3VQ_mu0ZQUODSesyE4t2LfXJtfiUBjgF91XA/s4896/P1010171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDBsMOO9F1JNtx5klM3GRwKQLqCa1IN_FLnsioF4dRY_n7r1tk7Ej5YHyXIxFO46b1W1f8ykLNVxH6Wy6x063uG4Iai9Pe1UiBbuq-tODrdos3vIqK46iOcLkL0kqf9EpPVCGM8HuCIhJdZL-g7JYD5d3VQ_mu0ZQUODSesyE4t2LfXJtfiUBjgF91XA/s16000/P1010171.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />By tomorrow this will all be wrapped and packed into colourful boxes ready to distribute to my family here on the islands. It truly is the joy of giving!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'll be back on Christmas day with my style sisters for our monthly style challenge, so if you get a quiet moment over the festive period please do swing by to see our take on Christmas Dressing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-77753412089129172542023-12-11T19:48:00.000+00:002023-12-11T19:48:21.571+00:00Christmas jumper day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKll1XHNgfelR2YeqPML8zn_rMAsBVQuWAtOHfnDp9QJPwgcmp7zbC9r1ELwwxeoRNaOXGWYKcEKQ5uodU6CwVKneujkmXvYTQL69hRtQcaCIbZsoc7l6efDR6kn5_a6idN9_-RbUqKj0UatScwE_5wxMQRdejJzCUWAH9i7ICpLXaNv7jYQQ5o8VUa18/s4896/P1010100.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKll1XHNgfelR2YeqPML8zn_rMAsBVQuWAtOHfnDp9QJPwgcmp7zbC9r1ELwwxeoRNaOXGWYKcEKQ5uodU6CwVKneujkmXvYTQL69hRtQcaCIbZsoc7l6efDR6kn5_a6idN9_-RbUqKj0UatScwE_5wxMQRdejJzCUWAH9i7ICpLXaNv7jYQQ5o8VUa18/s16000/P1010100.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again! Did you take part in<a href="https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day#:~:text=Christmas%20Jumper%20Day%20will%20take,whatever%20day%20works%20for%20you!" target="_blank"> National Christmas Jumper</a> day last Thursday? Here on Tresco we did and this was my offering. It's not new, but is one of my favourite Christmas jumpers and really, I don't feel the need to keep buying a new one every year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwdJsEsEPLVXyVI6lzCm_B1c1xOaWJW3RX6K_zriihwDhoTOBwkSasENC3vtSzRlupADCqL6tLG2scKx88tdeivUqjLYID4RqLf4XTPZXCmGhJeUW_8rUOs3Ip-v9l0LoeUondHKTO3OeaY_amBZsPfIxuIR-paxwJtY7VtTJ_kg52d-ydXXeMTEVmeI/s4896/P1010096.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwdJsEsEPLVXyVI6lzCm_B1c1xOaWJW3RX6K_zriihwDhoTOBwkSasENC3vtSzRlupADCqL6tLG2scKx88tdeivUqjLYID4RqLf4XTPZXCmGhJeUW_8rUOs3Ip-v9l0LoeUondHKTO3OeaY_amBZsPfIxuIR-paxwJtY7VtTJ_kg52d-ydXXeMTEVmeI/s16000/P1010096.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I think I bought this sweater a few years ago. It's from H&M and maybe needs a bit of debobbling this year. I must admit it was a last minute rush to find it and get an outfit together the other day. My rings are pre-loved.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwb7OwkbWkhrtGfKHLCHmdwvjtg_fBOKOv-HqMMzl9-l5QSxSCfdIaPzag6caaeaPEYK78Gq6TWChsi6vnCaN2gFAtqRkp2-Bo41FQxupQtZEH0PUN7CTdD8-JIpm-hrRVdXgHOn1zM2cFlsSaSxDhW_6zNSQy4FGOZq6VPniVRlTw2D4jHYUpFjBq4AY/s4769/P1010099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4769" data-original-width="3035" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwb7OwkbWkhrtGfKHLCHmdwvjtg_fBOKOv-HqMMzl9-l5QSxSCfdIaPzag6caaeaPEYK78Gq6TWChsi6vnCaN2gFAtqRkp2-Bo41FQxupQtZEH0PUN7CTdD8-JIpm-hrRVdXgHOn1zM2cFlsSaSxDhW_6zNSQy4FGOZq6VPniVRlTw2D4jHYUpFjBq4AY/s16000/P1010099.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The rest of the outfit is pre-loved or simply old. The trousers were passed on from my daughter and the white shirt was a charity shop buy many years ago. Sunglasses are old, from Radley London.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFWSRm2FWYSZEV4JwV9mtkhwvgcUGEHpfnusIuiwzN_wH2QJXMJvwQQQ3THKIcRUVtJXXJUTVC000dNqOLmWee-NXpL-laTIZO859LnjyTToCYEbV2Nzi5ryDCpKByGYB2JFvytyBGa1Ms8fFBbVSCwZTvHQ1eqn7fnwxEpv4w6u-IHWZWFr0z4n-koU/s3988/P1010090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3988" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFWSRm2FWYSZEV4JwV9mtkhwvgcUGEHpfnusIuiwzN_wH2QJXMJvwQQQ3THKIcRUVtJXXJUTVC000dNqOLmWee-NXpL-laTIZO859LnjyTToCYEbV2Nzi5ryDCpKByGYB2JFvytyBGa1Ms8fFBbVSCwZTvHQ1eqn7fnwxEpv4w6u-IHWZWFr0z4n-koU/s16000/P1010090.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">What's new however are these rather fabulous cow print boots, a recent purchase from Vinted. The brand is Koi and even though they look massively high the balance between platform and heel make them surprisingly comfortable. I wore them all day without a pinch or tweak.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SD-7GljWvaTW5p9f80c7zyknvxczFq3UM2r6UMN8f-f-v7g-buZTzXjkgm3HjW9peQT32dg8qDZSlN_-z_sw2Lj_BEymMZKytRqrEUzoRhUktGv9PwfdTACJq7_yc04HmWLlSmZSj7RPx4f-Qm34yWyEoD7Q4XKwhF1UuCZSFBDcfVfGqpfFW8DjVLk/s3789/P1010076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3789" data-original-width="3362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SD-7GljWvaTW5p9f80c7zyknvxczFq3UM2r6UMN8f-f-v7g-buZTzXjkgm3HjW9peQT32dg8qDZSlN_-z_sw2Lj_BEymMZKytRqrEUzoRhUktGv9PwfdTACJq7_yc04HmWLlSmZSj7RPx4f-Qm34yWyEoD7Q4XKwhF1UuCZSFBDcfVfGqpfFW8DjVLk/s16000/P1010076.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I topped the outfit off with my oft-seen green faux fur coat, a regular at this time of year. Red, white and green is very traditional, a lovely look for the run up to Christmas. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3F2RJpXLbSayvsi7D_ckwJ_2WQO5ReTonJfOC0Fz5EJH1efa9i_fbk3ZbOeMrKrCJUcfjVo2miqvw7-qE0Mx1Xp86sQJRIAhWexlUQIeIU5UfzsWxQJi8CY4DSBN0F-b45rvkAjtG9XZigtrT6O5tHpe4eEUUR5x9O9YUFqFIaLCIu4yjUBn48vpsURk/s4786/P1010105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4786" data-original-width="3473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3F2RJpXLbSayvsi7D_ckwJ_2WQO5ReTonJfOC0Fz5EJH1efa9i_fbk3ZbOeMrKrCJUcfjVo2miqvw7-qE0Mx1Xp86sQJRIAhWexlUQIeIU5UfzsWxQJi8CY4DSBN0F-b45rvkAjtG9XZigtrT6O5tHpe4eEUUR5x9O9YUFqFIaLCIu4yjUBn48vpsURk/s16000/P1010105.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">How are your Christmas preparations coming along? As usual I'm up to my elbows in fudge making before I can turn my attention to the home front. I've packed up and sent off some boxes to my relatives in Scotland today and will have more ready to wrap tomorrow. We won't be having our Christmas tree until nearer the time; it's down to Steve as to when he can make the time to find one in the woods somewhere. Apart from that we have presents on the way, so I'm poised with fingers crossed that Mr Postman will come up trumps.</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div>
<br />Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-26708492231861321082023-12-03T17:48:00.001+00:002023-12-03T17:48:40.208+00:00Dressing up in December<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglePvGyRgkh4sAszrLPoRl6J-i7EJc8opStbNW9vgxZIYZ6YV72mbXzWwZ7doCNv90kCRZ6zw3z3ZRzQOnftgcji1EI7n_78VXlYRIAq7MGb1uBOI86uclYoU4_HuoN64HrUcta7VAnm9cgljxVtB6sFiA4ApM8XYNho_0MSs5yCJOdxMgZLZQJv4nWmk/s2585/P1010047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="1970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglePvGyRgkh4sAszrLPoRl6J-i7EJc8opStbNW9vgxZIYZ6YV72mbXzWwZ7doCNv90kCRZ6zw3z3ZRzQOnftgcji1EI7n_78VXlYRIAq7MGb1uBOI86uclYoU4_HuoN64HrUcta7VAnm9cgljxVtB6sFiA4ApM8XYNho_0MSs5yCJOdxMgZLZQJv4nWmk/s16000/P1010047.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Regardless of the month I'm always prone to a bit of dressing up, so December is no different I suppose. Fur coats are my coat of choice this month and this one, full length and luxurious, is my favourite. It's been hanging behind my bedroom door for weeks waiting for the opportunity to come out to play. Last weekend we had a glorious dry day (for a change) and by the time I had found my photo spot the sun came blasting down too. It was a scorching day for this time of year and an absolute bonus too.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5iS2BANY6P2WoFftqjJmJnR3nl1GM_D0gNfRfNdFuXlSGbeB7ttNo6A2Nl1t_ZsGJhOi_VBCb-PjrzEhP2CQf2n1jDZXXo1NpZaHK_mDLVv9PMJ_RKpicZOBcvv4MKt6umN-6nF1rM0wYeWLS1VpscDnID7vdyzEJjPNisr9sQIFNFzyXwbevknSVt8/s2540/P1010054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5iS2BANY6P2WoFftqjJmJnR3nl1GM_D0gNfRfNdFuXlSGbeB7ttNo6A2Nl1t_ZsGJhOi_VBCb-PjrzEhP2CQf2n1jDZXXo1NpZaHK_mDLVv9PMJ_RKpicZOBcvv4MKt6umN-6nF1rM0wYeWLS1VpscDnID7vdyzEJjPNisr9sQIFNFzyXwbevknSVt8/s16000/P1010054.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The cream and mocca cow print coat was from River Island, bought by the family for my birthday almost a year ago. I'm not a huge fan of winter, but the upside is to get the chance to wear this fabulous coat again. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq34JskgLcoPmhpE8OVliWLcNBIfwEBxx_Whh886dSu3VlQ6U84g1IAHcp7Qwz3VyJW1XV3RoH0TIb6LustCzzBPSshELXmVBd34ZoYyGFxHY0A6QsFpCH2tDqOjbTtbVLHN50yWQQjWpXRXhBg6BiLVUlRCrY76X0ul_LW03nvC-7tH5mZLOigOu3G0/s3036/P1010038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3036" data-original-width="2767" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq34JskgLcoPmhpE8OVliWLcNBIfwEBxx_Whh886dSu3VlQ6U84g1IAHcp7Qwz3VyJW1XV3RoH0TIb6LustCzzBPSshELXmVBd34ZoYyGFxHY0A6QsFpCH2tDqOjbTtbVLHN50yWQQjWpXRXhBg6BiLVUlRCrY76X0ul_LW03nvC-7tH5mZLOigOu3G0/s16000/P1010038.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've opted for a neutral palette for the overall look which is very different for me isn't it? But this kind of neutral works thanks to the glamorous combination of fur and lace. I've shopped my closet for the whole look: lace body and trousers from Zara and boots from Asos.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Zx0B9vjlyA7qgvwwh1ZUR4ReEQl5e7cyHexDvm2q_VstGO2lJzoBbo5xlQR1cCWeXZ87-KTw_aDoOaJOgok3nVk7t8Gt0ulPtPznlxIhvBda-dMpG3MeUG0xf3wyoRvC_P3yQs191nt5JhjXlTL__sTV0Fddq7gmqfPktPkwx9EGDsJDm7TIlWENN88/s3617/P1010058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3099" data-original-width="3617" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Zx0B9vjlyA7qgvwwh1ZUR4ReEQl5e7cyHexDvm2q_VstGO2lJzoBbo5xlQR1cCWeXZ87-KTw_aDoOaJOgok3nVk7t8Gt0ulPtPznlxIhvBda-dMpG3MeUG0xf3wyoRvC_P3yQs191nt5JhjXlTL__sTV0Fddq7gmqfPktPkwx9EGDsJDm7TIlWENN88/s16000/P1010058.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Nothing new with my jewellery either. The rings are both charity shopped, necklace from Primark and sunglasses are by Quay Australia.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijd33BkYBYOswNt9pookTJtaG8isZKDKdufJjMklnS-u7pVKmzfpgBW0Mx6kqP7axJNHjwuflWAVw9sRT3g9xBIQ1UPCEQtS9zHv9pTPFPrrWi8CpsMVmSZ0HQhcjcYJos8xR2Md4z6lkIEEa9WtuppYXu0j8kANgZlmmcYIiof-0yM8985trnslOcUFE/s2890/P1010042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2890" data-original-width="1760" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijd33BkYBYOswNt9pookTJtaG8isZKDKdufJjMklnS-u7pVKmzfpgBW0Mx6kqP7axJNHjwuflWAVw9sRT3g9xBIQ1UPCEQtS9zHv9pTPFPrrWi8CpsMVmSZ0HQhcjcYJos8xR2Md4z6lkIEEa9WtuppYXu0j8kANgZlmmcYIiof-0yM8985trnslOcUFE/s16000/P1010042.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlP3WawAZ9SMtDwC4BhhdI4NXvOzE1CjTJIWS8tLJXPQpEHWFL9igeulElW51fOHccqzu6uhfI1Mby_4BGGemlL6WM5k4QZXTv2WB2pFAENCdqpdvhPHI2f8DEudORHnXcdC-xndKU9mN8wMhX2unybSG7ZCpFtwqjHZAEEeB5X019riBFbTPxgv2A-U/s3014/P1010040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3014" data-original-width="2449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlP3WawAZ9SMtDwC4BhhdI4NXvOzE1CjTJIWS8tLJXPQpEHWFL9igeulElW51fOHccqzu6uhfI1Mby_4BGGemlL6WM5k4QZXTv2WB2pFAENCdqpdvhPHI2f8DEudORHnXcdC-xndKU9mN8wMhX2unybSG7ZCpFtwqjHZAEEeB5X019riBFbTPxgv2A-U/s16000/P1010040.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pleather paperbag trousers are a lovely easy to wear fit thanks to the elasticated waistband. Pockets too make for an ultra casual look.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCl0XVTP7EqwRld08Q58tYNlCexuX09XGGGwDUgOqJvXtoanRSwFu8trfDOyvFEF56R95jq4Q_WBRMY6ZWRrfhJVJP_M_-qrqXt-WdqmZg32VvJMqJ1pjY0fMFBODURHiZ6cZaYfrDlqnJqkW180hZc2SkJKNfARHASZZxfuEQRHbY6jCMz0Yu4VEzJUc/s2795/P1010044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2795" data-original-width="2207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCl0XVTP7EqwRld08Q58tYNlCexuX09XGGGwDUgOqJvXtoanRSwFu8trfDOyvFEF56R95jq4Q_WBRMY6ZWRrfhJVJP_M_-qrqXt-WdqmZg32VvJMqJ1pjY0fMFBODURHiZ6cZaYfrDlqnJqkW180hZc2SkJKNfARHASZZxfuEQRHbY6jCMz0Yu4VEzJUc/s16000/P1010044.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">So, how has your weekend been? I've been busy at home mostly with cooking for the freezer. At this time of year I like to catch up on batch cooking so that I have meals ready to microwave at the end of the working day. Lighting the fire as I come home from work and having a homemade meal ready for Steve makes me feel that I'm making his day more comfortable. I've had a couple of sea swims too, which were good but challenging too due to the recent drop in air temperature. The sea doesn't seem to change much from day to day, but we had a cool Easterly wind blowing on Saturday morning which did make for brisk dressing when I got out of the water. Tomorrow's plan is for another morning swim and then to catch up on some housework and hopefully to get some online Christmas shopping done. Wish me luck!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-340068618220647182023-11-27T12:29:00.000+00:002023-11-27T12:29:33.590+00:00Inspired by Autumn, our Style Not Age challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdJcYHYwSYJK9rAIY91c56AFaJO7y7IvNmfiAqDVobIaARTx0TDYQABiDzFiJ9q5GCTj702-l5MSeDcAixW3Rn9uSNWTjH7KkWBL9-xMUcp8uYT5nJzw2kxNfBf2bM93nfZcDxWpD0_OX-4S-rDTQKtZIsNbYLtKe5SWwPd1PTxKz1JUO5umNZZuOi44/s2740/P1010023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2740" data-original-width="2598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdJcYHYwSYJK9rAIY91c56AFaJO7y7IvNmfiAqDVobIaARTx0TDYQABiDzFiJ9q5GCTj702-l5MSeDcAixW3Rn9uSNWTjH7KkWBL9-xMUcp8uYT5nJzw2kxNfBf2bM93nfZcDxWpD0_OX-4S-rDTQKtZIsNbYLtKe5SWwPd1PTxKz1JUO5umNZZuOi44/s16000/P1010023.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and welcome to November's Style Not Age challenge, chosen this month by Hilda. Inspired by Autumn suited me down to the ground as this was my work outfit from Friday showing my version of autumn delights. Burnt orange is a favourite seasonal choice of mine, but let's catch up with my blogging friends first to see how they interpreted this one...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLZHDcwlhaRbZm5VrRES3jsClNRoFqzO4KbJWRaEA3cBRAuuQe_FLfXxLxKJEt7dN6n-gqU0EWq7rw9RufXTMRfQChyZbgoLXtNixoxdFvhDyxYerJMafK8eUV-cPZrEYQs0ej1nSyI-Nku9k8IPnnweGP2X9LIw_0yZrApQu0jKmNlXpm4S7SEjENUo/s4032/image0%20(7).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLZHDcwlhaRbZm5VrRES3jsClNRoFqzO4KbJWRaEA3cBRAuuQe_FLfXxLxKJEt7dN6n-gqU0EWq7rw9RufXTMRfQChyZbgoLXtNixoxdFvhDyxYerJMafK8eUV-cPZrEYQs0ej1nSyI-Nku9k8IPnnweGP2X9LIw_0yZrApQu0jKmNlXpm4S7SEjENUo/s16000/image0%20(7).jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Well, it looks like Jacqui and I were singing from the same sheet this time with our orange jackets, floral dresses and boots. Her jacket and dress are both from Bonmarche and boots are Clarks, handbag gifted from Teddy Blake. Catch up on her latest news on <a href="https://www.mummabstylish.com/" target="_blank">Mummabstylish</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56KUD9PFqvLpo77j-jqdcVc2rPyWbK_1ah4Y1muGQCJKVHshUBLJ-lr331OouH4ZGyHzcZSk1zwuDaTToOQ9-4xmhlcvwwbtP5Rbh3H9i68y0GksyVM_UGFGNVQ5pSD374H0UtSfeJYr_RRCjaTJDPSZ_0opBfA2KYsEcck7qWoiauHO7iWm22bG-qlw/s1762/Emma%20Autumn%20Colours%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="1164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56KUD9PFqvLpo77j-jqdcVc2rPyWbK_1ah4Y1muGQCJKVHshUBLJ-lr331OouH4ZGyHzcZSk1zwuDaTToOQ9-4xmhlcvwwbtP5Rbh3H9i68y0GksyVM_UGFGNVQ5pSD374H0UtSfeJYr_RRCjaTJDPSZ_0opBfA2KYsEcck7qWoiauHO7iWm22bG-qlw/s16000/Emma%20Autumn%20Colours%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Emma has shopped her closet for this stylish outfit - jacket and handbag were both from eBay, trousers and boots from M&S and top was from Joanie Clothing. The rich burgundy velvet jacket certainly says autumn to me! See more from Emma at <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">Style Splash blog</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUnb9w4siiDrd7bWJdFr8XmZcvJ0SZsKXD2GVctPDfnhWvSYmxSdjsFYU-KboefDYYbCJdCeXp8wlWqko_9BbAc7vKkKYkU1afE2XzlX-yyvwsrD5nmMXIMZ63z_ZNx8okU40aAleCWPbsIukyE2PR1m33tUGMhqxhZgY3IiCg-M1qb32bg9XkstFlg8/s2048/HILDA%20AUTUMN3%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUnb9w4siiDrd7bWJdFr8XmZcvJ0SZsKXD2GVctPDfnhWvSYmxSdjsFYU-KboefDYYbCJdCeXp8wlWqko_9BbAc7vKkKYkU1afE2XzlX-yyvwsrD5nmMXIMZ63z_ZNx8okU40aAleCWPbsIukyE2PR1m33tUGMhqxhZgY3IiCg-M1qb32bg9XkstFlg8/s16000/HILDA%20AUTUMN3%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Hilda's weekend look is indeed in autumnal hues. She too has shopped her closet for the challenge adding the only new item, a bright red scarf to finish her outfit. I love her boots and jacket and will be hopping across to her blog for more details - <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/" target="_blank">OvertheHilda</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtmiaMkHYcvsii2cn56zqpBaxFm7Dy7rOnoVTm_2_-yn5g1OZ3J9KuOVs5xwtHVqP-Rj-RVdn3QCom4RDiqdkDBrXf_EHGKcX-TWfDMe7b3K9kj3t8RN6lNLDlQJo8ag1oA8jzNNFqBK_KT3ENv7gI5N7L-zYSJuiShAblxx6Z_JukWS7WUVpj5RT-Ok/s3395/autumn-colours%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3395" data-original-width="2764" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtmiaMkHYcvsii2cn56zqpBaxFm7Dy7rOnoVTm_2_-yn5g1OZ3J9KuOVs5xwtHVqP-Rj-RVdn3QCom4RDiqdkDBrXf_EHGKcX-TWfDMe7b3K9kj3t8RN6lNLDlQJo8ag1oA8jzNNFqBK_KT3ENv7gI5N7L-zYSJuiShAblxx6Z_JukWS7WUVpj5RT-Ok/s16000/autumn-colours%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Zingy lemon and orange are Gail's autumn colours, and golly how fab they are together! The coat is from ASOS, scarf and top are from Kettlewell, leggings from M&S and boots are from Office. See more from Gail on <a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotoRA9QRRp1_STnMXehzv6Tr0L9DkxkkFUeEKezCGJmhNeK8e3DZ2FTNVHqvMIqfIQlenyhStyJ3U7uDsAl7CeIeiGitmRx0MSJwbxu89es3_P5prq5l_zrZiFKclRzDAvJcakX5xmhp9KF_rgaJfdhEN5d4WJBSIwgV6F_xGq5FnnGwinPeujiSuUzU/s2953/P1010020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="2658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotoRA9QRRp1_STnMXehzv6Tr0L9DkxkkFUeEKezCGJmhNeK8e3DZ2FTNVHqvMIqfIQlenyhStyJ3U7uDsAl7CeIeiGitmRx0MSJwbxu89es3_P5prq5l_zrZiFKclRzDAvJcakX5xmhp9KF_rgaJfdhEN5d4WJBSIwgV6F_xGq5FnnGwinPeujiSuUzU/s16000/P1010020.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Details of my ensemble are: fur coat from TK Maxx, dress from Joe Brown's (gifted), roll neck, old and charity shopped, boots from ASOS, belt from Amazon, gloves (old), sunglasses from Radley London, resin necklace (very old). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lyyZfb3y3n1xJDHVyaG2z4BBsq2F6RzRBPlxnVYR9HnL_-GPNPDAPCu4I8TM_g0wxiOS7L3M_RzDxASRIhAujiGjl75iVqLiHjVnXdLHdTMaRr-OSbuZNj1I2QqLlu72OZr-q2fqObvcwDRuu-QYu8OE5dPUIHDQkC8Bspvuxj_GEcZMoMcUvhho4zI/s3215/P1010014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3215" data-original-width="2793" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lyyZfb3y3n1xJDHVyaG2z4BBsq2F6RzRBPlxnVYR9HnL_-GPNPDAPCu4I8TM_g0wxiOS7L3M_RzDxASRIhAujiGjl75iVqLiHjVnXdLHdTMaRr-OSbuZNj1I2QqLlu72OZr-q2fqObvcwDRuu-QYu8OE5dPUIHDQkC8Bspvuxj_GEcZMoMcUvhho4zI/s16000/P1010014.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />To keep out the November chills at work I donned this extra layer - another autumnal offering by way of this fairisle cardigan (charity shopped last year). A woollen layer is what my mother-in-law always urged me to wear if I ever complained of being cold. It tickles me that I now pass on these wise words to workmates whenever they remark on our draughty workplace.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhTigUE1j_8R2Nl6HQTapodT-xJohn2LECkDDVllSYD7ZnYKPwG-w0fB2bIT32N5qIUmmDcjf-hoKjDunX51fTfrrMJhCgfvqaUkIuiR2YKvzef1pbxaSDTW1wLiE4jvRS6dFzEjoIlBcJB3XwlkTZm87r3YQT_oETS2YoKxyGoPYTH-ZHT79P9ijqCM/s4896/P1000993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhTigUE1j_8R2Nl6HQTapodT-xJohn2LECkDDVllSYD7ZnYKPwG-w0fB2bIT32N5qIUmmDcjf-hoKjDunX51fTfrrMJhCgfvqaUkIuiR2YKvzef1pbxaSDTW1wLiE4jvRS6dFzEjoIlBcJB3XwlkTZm87r3YQT_oETS2YoKxyGoPYTH-ZHT79P9ijqCM/s16000/P1000993.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm still breaking in my new orange leather boots (from ASOS), but did manage to wear them all day long this time. The heel isn't terribly high, although the pointed toes do eventually tweak by the end of the day.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPvTLYxcJJ6nctpblLk7dkToxTZibZxuuXdrBJSzc-2PIYSDeM6aYB004XJjK5EIWQ5x_l55sNtBanGSSkkIzd1Mi21cyamu8jjKE1unG_P-9tIR-VgwBqogvZURcG4J_Ostt8Os-W3bQtlWpQjSRGKUBcofBb9fZyrLNU7IZDZwQR93Y2oHFYC6SCp8/s2761/P1010011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2761" data-original-width="2293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPvTLYxcJJ6nctpblLk7dkToxTZibZxuuXdrBJSzc-2PIYSDeM6aYB004XJjK5EIWQ5x_l55sNtBanGSSkkIzd1Mi21cyamu8jjKE1unG_P-9tIR-VgwBqogvZURcG4J_Ostt8Os-W3bQtlWpQjSRGKUBcofBb9fZyrLNU7IZDZwQR93Y2oHFYC6SCp8/s16000/P1010011.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">No new jewellery here, simply orange rings and necklace from my collection. Stretch belt was from Amazon earlier this year.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rgk_Z2bK0ufSpGAYGijr8si3IG9z_EbPHEP6bhVsunpnqcHxkyJV5fnTM3esZX3tjqLvLgBy1_lONfRCkMMdAHQJ9oFHEfdEfl7qYONfq5FopcrsZr6-2FaB3md-sm8dcdPLtrO5NJ-iUWf_Jes5PCh7YDZAyezq2L71wqMCsNMwpV38LmoPh9Rofv0/s3116/P1010028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2957" data-original-width="3116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rgk_Z2bK0ufSpGAYGijr8si3IG9z_EbPHEP6bhVsunpnqcHxkyJV5fnTM3esZX3tjqLvLgBy1_lONfRCkMMdAHQJ9oFHEfdEfl7qYONfq5FopcrsZr6-2FaB3md-sm8dcdPLtrO5NJ-iUWf_Jes5PCh7YDZAyezq2L71wqMCsNMwpV38LmoPh9Rofv0/s16000/P1010028.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Despite the Gallery being closed for the winter, I do still like to make an effort and dress up for work. We have our winter schedule in place which means we have artists' residencies running over the next few months so I do see a steady trickle of them over the course of each week. Me dressing up is another way of conveying the fact that I take my role as Gallery Manager seriously; I do like to still have an air of professionalism about the place. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for dropping by for our monthly challenge - I do hope you've enjoyed it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-53711196035416409172023-11-21T19:59:00.000+00:002023-11-21T19:59:36.814+00:00The joys of the utility jacket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxJEoew7CL4hxBjnXmPzBub8SBC2Lyp09r7lEseFD41wm5mxSoU2JO4f5lW_KD1gqzo3IRM-GjrosXw1yaJr5Sau4mXRo0Wkfhs9Tzrjy1FilDTynnBL1eCaHcln6N_eakU_7rZVUCeeLJyDhVTXqvEcx2PMM-HCBnd2tt91gv6JfC5OBqiz0ns5lio8/s3744/P1000944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="3744" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxJEoew7CL4hxBjnXmPzBub8SBC2Lyp09r7lEseFD41wm5mxSoU2JO4f5lW_KD1gqzo3IRM-GjrosXw1yaJr5Sau4mXRo0Wkfhs9Tzrjy1FilDTynnBL1eCaHcln6N_eakU_7rZVUCeeLJyDhVTXqvEcx2PMM-HCBnd2tt91gv6JfC5OBqiz0ns5lio8/s16000/P1000944.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Who'd have thought I'd be excited about a utility jacket? I never cease to surprise myself! This beautiful floral jacket is from H&M (via Vinted, surprise, surprise!) and is my latest guilty pleasure. New, the jacket would have retailed at £39.95 and I paid £10 for it. Sorry if I'm beginning to sound like an advert for the second hand site, but honestly it's a source of some pretty amazing bargains. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8C820GjEkxSolPqgb_OVpKU2bwOIip2MZdtICxU_fqcFXHTzDaVx909dqysph44VnrApl0TpThVgUk6qSZcBMVJWqor0yiEN7zkHQ6utID0Ym4cU8H_DLEhS8TqoZmItNPfzkHIsjIAQH5crR12toIiX946ovSZ7IE4GvDqGRx39oAMm04LxcFObwjg/s3281/P1000943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2387" data-original-width="3281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8C820GjEkxSolPqgb_OVpKU2bwOIip2MZdtICxU_fqcFXHTzDaVx909dqysph44VnrApl0TpThVgUk6qSZcBMVJWqor0yiEN7zkHQ6utID0Ym4cU8H_DLEhS8TqoZmItNPfzkHIsjIAQH5crR12toIiX946ovSZ7IE4GvDqGRx39oAMm04LxcFObwjg/s16000/P1000943.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />As is with all of my clothes, I buy them because I love them and this jacket is my latest new love. Even my husband is impressed by it. I think its appeal for me is the wonderful juxtaposition of a traditionally masculine style adorned with these perfectly feminine florals. This was its first outing, a stroll out on my day off to capture the simple stylish nature of the jacket whilst out in nature. Too cheesy? Sorry.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMOyQwfm2w4BiKYXdviiveiaAmMjdHFD2fQIJgA_9YTkb8uu3ICyNVP8vXB3nPjcAHcsQ00iRLAQIiT6W7a0xqQRbHKfeRPpsa6mzmGm-Q85U_gneJjFhV01w6fRddC5ypFb8xT3ej3gsWR6XA_S4M97ck2Za8XMEr0qz3bq_8gyKOyNYlIgxV5ful70/s3571/P1000961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="3571" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMOyQwfm2w4BiKYXdviiveiaAmMjdHFD2fQIJgA_9YTkb8uu3ICyNVP8vXB3nPjcAHcsQ00iRLAQIiT6W7a0xqQRbHKfeRPpsa6mzmGm-Q85U_gneJjFhV01w6fRddC5ypFb8xT3ej3gsWR6XA_S4M97ck2Za8XMEr0qz3bq_8gyKOyNYlIgxV5ful70/s16000/P1000961.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've shopped my closet for the rest of this outfit. The shirt is old, from Primark, the fairisle tank top is an old charity shop find, the Levi's jeans are also pre-loved. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdvFo9MMo5wI52ES0MNjOilawB8nZ01Gj7Rsd8M-4wRd4wRopDlGPWz95NO620soDXlg4WwXR_S6nMVKIPG3YHAsxVuGAJ2ZUnsiuCRqf9VYN_qJfux1SxT3_eRbiJm-xLNlM5O5UFMN2uDnaP1YrDIMm7nGDWhhiDIi-_BIRcE5fJ-ryCb4-XhZ08I4/s2694/P1000957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2315" data-original-width="2694" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdvFo9MMo5wI52ES0MNjOilawB8nZ01Gj7Rsd8M-4wRd4wRopDlGPWz95NO620soDXlg4WwXR_S6nMVKIPG3YHAsxVuGAJ2ZUnsiuCRqf9VYN_qJfux1SxT3_eRbiJm-xLNlM5O5UFMN2uDnaP1YrDIMm7nGDWhhiDIi-_BIRcE5fJ-ryCb4-XhZ08I4/s16000/P1000957.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The chunky chelsea boots were from Primark, bought a year ago and are super comfy for yomping about in the countryside. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILwn8eUGJgNeU3V8oir-SARNAiagaVCUiBgUaay6xuaVyRRmwYqAcbDQ3bqi7_PWeF2ckoST0FX5u3r9mAfdp_Tsvp5GvU0nyfNFTcFvVj6DsuFUvTU4mP80eh4q79WjRNBiCHvGIj9MiMD-FksK0X6RGXmoSTvCGuGiycdqzmo7Y4FNIe1apGYTl_nU/s3532/P1000956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2734" data-original-width="3532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILwn8eUGJgNeU3V8oir-SARNAiagaVCUiBgUaay6xuaVyRRmwYqAcbDQ3bqi7_PWeF2ckoST0FX5u3r9mAfdp_Tsvp5GvU0nyfNFTcFvVj6DsuFUvTU4mP80eh4q79WjRNBiCHvGIj9MiMD-FksK0X6RGXmoSTvCGuGiycdqzmo7Y4FNIe1apGYTl_nU/s16000/P1000956.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The jacket sports four big patch pockets, large and roomy with enough space to do away with a handbag if you wish; phone goes in one pocket, wallet in another, hairbrush and lipstick in the third and tissues in the last - perfect! My only accessories today are my Radley sunglasses and a simple gold chain.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuB1lTqvZe9dmisYp_C2nIo0MzpKffk4XhiRRL2xVesPFWz0er_YjPKlkUTzs9T79wi4ZT7A2BPaf18Pm_xxNM9APJe4StX2nncoCRwNRgo4wFu1WvEZ9iAneCo1lN1Jp1ZE_TTFM-8cTmhLBbJWqP5ZDKwrpR8NbwoLJ-nMZFDwHUYUKtLmHRglUeTg/s3446/P1000949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="3446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuB1lTqvZe9dmisYp_C2nIo0MzpKffk4XhiRRL2xVesPFWz0er_YjPKlkUTzs9T79wi4ZT7A2BPaf18Pm_xxNM9APJe4StX2nncoCRwNRgo4wFu1WvEZ9iAneCo1lN1Jp1ZE_TTFM-8cTmhLBbJWqP5ZDKwrpR8NbwoLJ-nMZFDwHUYUKtLmHRglUeTg/s16000/P1000949.JPG" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm pleased as Punch with this new addition to my wardrobe. Winter walks will take on a new stylish attitude with this fabulous jacket.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToVHFR-s8JuBHrhcBQNyhyP9fuA2CQlfkE-zrqW5Zc2K0b6qECfGy1wUD0Tc_RSjvROQux1UXDwZMNSVjOpAjO50OgFTzzOMpdfxvKCAEiOYRc4vvRQpfPztimYNAaExtJrgj_zxbE6lD0oXCGzorbTfvuqEsn9hQYnuJQv1X1SXRjoDjSaO-YSfNMak/s3553/P1000967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3015" data-original-width="3553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToVHFR-s8JuBHrhcBQNyhyP9fuA2CQlfkE-zrqW5Zc2K0b6qECfGy1wUD0Tc_RSjvROQux1UXDwZMNSVjOpAjO50OgFTzzOMpdfxvKCAEiOYRc4vvRQpfPztimYNAaExtJrgj_zxbE6lD0oXCGzorbTfvuqEsn9hQYnuJQv1X1SXRjoDjSaO-YSfNMak/s16000/P1000967.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My new working regime for the next few months is that of a four day week now. I've saved my annual leave up and am taking long weekends off to catch up at home. It also means that I'm able to fit in three consecutive days of sea swimming which is great for me at this time of year. I really do rely on my swimming to help stablise my SAD symptoms and it's held me in good stead for years. I'd love to say that I can manage to swim every day, but the shorter days are a challenge to fit it in either before or after work. In addition, the intermittant storms do impact on when it's safe to swim, but all in all I'm doing well. If you click on the tiny link above, just to the right of the About Me tab, you'll be able to see my latest swimming clip on Instagram.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'll be back next Monday with our monthly Style Not Age challenge so do pop by if you get the chance. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In the meantime have a great week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-56319636238640715282023-11-13T19:43:00.000+00:002023-11-13T19:43:47.467+00:00Call me Sybil!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRXG3613Lbe8FVQu6BCdxWXhEzfQ3Mx6fP2jKzimq8vhQGGWwgTulg9IkV2fsjVN11CWThil_boyuyEqW3vvfQJp8-1fPwPN9vCMpuJ8wHR_6nAFtBSSqsyolFQJJ-ZQUBf4A9yZVVkhLIsCculjYpslewhNI5SRvRPfWvP3TV2mQ7MWV7HD-Sl-rOJE/s3689/P1000915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2582" data-original-width="3689" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRXG3613Lbe8FVQu6BCdxWXhEzfQ3Mx6fP2jKzimq8vhQGGWwgTulg9IkV2fsjVN11CWThil_boyuyEqW3vvfQJp8-1fPwPN9vCMpuJ8wHR_6nAFtBSSqsyolFQJJ-ZQUBf4A9yZVVkhLIsCculjYpslewhNI5SRvRPfWvP3TV2mQ7MWV7HD-Sl-rOJE/s16000/P1000915.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there! Do you remember Sybil Fawlty from <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/" target="_blank">Fawlty Towers</a>? This frilled blouse brings her to mind don't you think? I fell in love with it at first sight, buying it without pause from Vinted last month. I love everything about it; the coral colour, the abundance of frills and flounces and general over-the-top look of it all. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOYWxM3sYo4knaB0LTaWTXHOQRybmYve3D5m4A2-lhoeg3X0INhczL2v-Tu2NsJzLHxkemYtDYDKv7eLOag7B3RQwn9NzMW34qJebpjjunPibDS8Uh9qdLWfC5i1MEOM-rW9nqMpO4hLNsS57bqkkYCGnuQuq1U9g1MsOgGUpNktZ-C2pccFwQje8itQ/s4454/P1000911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOYWxM3sYo4knaB0LTaWTXHOQRybmYve3D5m4A2-lhoeg3X0INhczL2v-Tu2NsJzLHxkemYtDYDKv7eLOag7B3RQwn9NzMW34qJebpjjunPibDS8Uh9qdLWfC5i1MEOM-rW9nqMpO4hLNsS57bqkkYCGnuQuq1U9g1MsOgGUpNktZ-C2pccFwQje8itQ/s16000/P1000911.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I thought the blouse deserved an outdoors photoshoot to capture the movement of the chiffon and up on the top of the island was a great setting. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhu-GvB84w2ohiokx5RCnLQq6DmKBHZAmQ4Hakduj-u3-uObiInygbd4-0BL8naXVgQAgF5CuZnybcUVdU1H4eDtUh9lwjC7zWomj1J0P0L-Tm8FTevl-EhHy9ipMToD09Nep22ZCdhi6HbzgpcVjWrcdIa6LOzfWsswa4ov02jMSyTKdDuLbWNp2eL8/s4822/P1000920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3617" data-original-width="4822" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhu-GvB84w2ohiokx5RCnLQq6DmKBHZAmQ4Hakduj-u3-uObiInygbd4-0BL8naXVgQAgF5CuZnybcUVdU1H4eDtUh9lwjC7zWomj1J0P0L-Tm8FTevl-EhHy9ipMToD09Nep22ZCdhi6HbzgpcVjWrcdIa6LOzfWsswa4ov02jMSyTKdDuLbWNp2eL8/s16000/P1000920.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />As you know, I totally love a bit of drama and this backdrop seemed to be perfect to showcase my new glamorous purchase. The view from King Charles' Castle overlooks Bryher and onwards out to the wild Atlantic Ocean. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPREOsVkzCu7-K98eyhpvCt9S9Z-xzsP0nWG0tHZKA0rHDmjsivthaEkDqXO_CBqLnMV2Ft2n2dw-Fe52nIilk3wW1U62neQoNn_VDs5Bor-1Jp7aIwrfk6zP1sf-kRXAarqkblmOb9h0jeWJ27Z1nEoK5kgazNvdE4JX2E_U0YvVeEW25-_pMLmo_qHo/s2477/P1000917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2428" data-original-width="2477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPREOsVkzCu7-K98eyhpvCt9S9Z-xzsP0nWG0tHZKA0rHDmjsivthaEkDqXO_CBqLnMV2Ft2n2dw-Fe52nIilk3wW1U62neQoNn_VDs5Bor-1Jp7aIwrfk6zP1sf-kRXAarqkblmOb9h0jeWJ27Z1nEoK5kgazNvdE4JX2E_U0YvVeEW25-_pMLmo_qHo/s16000/P1000917.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The crop flares are very old, but work well with the look, as do my orange leather boots - find them in the sale on the<a href="https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-eclipse-premium-leather-western-sock-boots-in-orange/prd/203035472#colourWayId-203035473" target="_blank"> ASOS website here</a>. The Gallery may be closed at the moment, but that's not going to stop me dressing up just for the heck of it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjOvo2s3Jhc69AiYUKDZZpnShRqHIJRCcScY_CaeMt_OUXV1cX4Ql0BFzKnHEkYhM0dJgVIGj-xKsAhAC90qpvX0jm0s8qQlyZSWNmN45N8JHpgJZdfHB01ShWB76mjM4tGoMya5oI2XfTxZHv2okAKg17xHMwzX-LUta-3UYfy4YKyDuhyXaNlw9kG8/s4048/P1000922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3163" data-original-width="4048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjOvo2s3Jhc69AiYUKDZZpnShRqHIJRCcScY_CaeMt_OUXV1cX4Ql0BFzKnHEkYhM0dJgVIGj-xKsAhAC90qpvX0jm0s8qQlyZSWNmN45N8JHpgJZdfHB01ShWB76mjM4tGoMya5oI2XfTxZHv2okAKg17xHMwzX-LUta-3UYfy4YKyDuhyXaNlw9kG8/s16000/P1000922.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I added a wide belt to bring the outfit together - this is very old too, but being leather has simply improved with age.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfgSFYFpZ5ihgnvueIkneRaBxBC7MEs1X4RNSICHF1sFHEzqTevc6gynbKD9AtUXes_JiqW5OJksgWvwhLDY2F5pBScR0P73p0I5UaG5MmLqpmPQOUTpAt8wum-iKG5NsyUdGA4-9P8nujNmdp-3m4FrHp0EmBmBqGmm1Is506VtJIEdGJRCb5PdsnJA/s3904/P1000924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfgSFYFpZ5ihgnvueIkneRaBxBC7MEs1X4RNSICHF1sFHEzqTevc6gynbKD9AtUXes_JiqW5OJksgWvwhLDY2F5pBScR0P73p0I5UaG5MmLqpmPQOUTpAt8wum-iKG5NsyUdGA4-9P8nujNmdp-3m4FrHp0EmBmBqGmm1Is506VtJIEdGJRCb5PdsnJA/s16000/P1000924.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The entire outfit has been pulled together from existing pieces in my wardrobe, apart from the blouse obviously. Even the rings are old, also pre-loved, bought in charity shops.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNmTJ6rrKOLvftRDEtGXs4Ezc85hl1A7LBqLdULGFUlAoXr52cR4g5mbKLHpt-R_VzR3DpFJ5NgIF0ztijH34wyvXzailMSakZvD_dnZNg5MofmVEuX5Er4iMnIM0iI1S8iDPWb65BDRUvS-fWLeDq2tBReAzfrdsP4mz9sun8zqBqVPDmEKbaU2tLXA/s4896/P1000929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNmTJ6rrKOLvftRDEtGXs4Ezc85hl1A7LBqLdULGFUlAoXr52cR4g5mbKLHpt-R_VzR3DpFJ5NgIF0ztijH34wyvXzailMSakZvD_dnZNg5MofmVEuX5Er4iMnIM0iI1S8iDPWb65BDRUvS-fWLeDq2tBReAzfrdsP4mz9sun8zqBqVPDmEKbaU2tLXA/s16000/P1000929.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The finishing touch is this beautiful oxblood leather coat by Next which I bought second hand from the Oxfam shop in Truro. A leather coat or jacket is such a worthy investment and this one is a keeper for me.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z5FctNyzzM06QLmyJTRy6Aie34uqrPIlgBhhUx4-VV1kMmW-ENO_fJGBdczW09UVhH2NJ9QMQ38GjgS73bySG2ykB8Gy2IBOKT3zFTxhZpC9FrDtB3nIBMMDOyoBm12o-7vnCaQroJDr-JtA-2ESP9vYIvptl7F6L69DaM9IwH6oazfBAGx0A8dalAI/s3386/P1000937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3386" data-original-width="3057" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z5FctNyzzM06QLmyJTRy6Aie34uqrPIlgBhhUx4-VV1kMmW-ENO_fJGBdczW09UVhH2NJ9QMQ38GjgS73bySG2ykB8Gy2IBOKT3zFTxhZpC9FrDtB3nIBMMDOyoBm12o-7vnCaQroJDr-JtA-2ESP9vYIvptl7F6L69DaM9IwH6oazfBAGx0A8dalAI/s16000/P1000937.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I feel I need to mention that I've sold a few items on Vinted recently which I think helps to counter the recent rash of purchases. At least if I can bankroll my purchases by selling at the same time then I'll arrive at a point of balance!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Wishing you a fab week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div><div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-68202292622643602692023-11-07T17:41:00.000+00:002023-11-07T17:41:35.108+00:00Another shorts co-ord from Primark!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6UNuZCqK65YkiiBUpyp07Bz3j0_Axa2NJOb5eMLhEl65uOLHNqhwcyxMvdTWxjqqmaTPSS901r3Wo4i90tE_QxjYcE1NL_G77i6yoezgbY10wt0VEZMycbLQvVdX37HXA1Tq7XZuGECY2_FBPuloliGtl21_RsFMYUGwBOH_sp-6py20eSih4qE9RV4/s4896/P1000883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6UNuZCqK65YkiiBUpyp07Bz3j0_Axa2NJOb5eMLhEl65uOLHNqhwcyxMvdTWxjqqmaTPSS901r3Wo4i90tE_QxjYcE1NL_G77i6yoezgbY10wt0VEZMycbLQvVdX37HXA1Tq7XZuGECY2_FBPuloliGtl21_RsFMYUGwBOH_sp-6py20eSih4qE9RV4/s16000/P1000883.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">If someone had told me 12 months ago that I'd be wearing shorts next winter I'd have laughed in their face, and yet here I am in another fab two-piece from Primark. I've recently bought this one from Vinted and it cost me £18. Vinted has become my guilty secret of late. I seem to have become a insomniac shopper, using the app to fill the dreary hours when I can neither sleep nor read. Speaking about this out loud is my first step in controlling things before they get out of hand. Rest assured my purchases aren't yet breaking the bank, but I'm finding the bright colours and interesting pieces quite a lure. Even if I stopped buying right now my blog will still be littered with jolly purchases for the next while. Anyway confession over, let's talk outfits shall we?</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN32qwnN6Z42b2P6dcq6MzkWwjLQdypyR2jZOWX-A_TILm02aedA2c84ILqgDqVWtaMxiknhOA8Jo1SVc83Br0lj9CN0733ua-ig99pPtKBCPL_vea6LUrsKKTbpQS_mnkBM50GbWJBrSCRCfNteTGfRt27qC0I28BRFGPfVknxJmUFZm3nzgmudI9i-Q/s4301/P1000907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4301" data-original-width="3383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN32qwnN6Z42b2P6dcq6MzkWwjLQdypyR2jZOWX-A_TILm02aedA2c84ILqgDqVWtaMxiknhOA8Jo1SVc83Br0lj9CN0733ua-ig99pPtKBCPL_vea6LUrsKKTbpQS_mnkBM50GbWJBrSCRCfNteTGfRt27qC0I28BRFGPfVknxJmUFZm3nzgmudI9i-Q/s16000/P1000907.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">As I was saying, shorts and me are not really a happy marriage. I still carry my teenage angst about my athletic thighs and wouldn't normally choose to show them off, but the magical powers of 80 denier tights inspire enough confidence in me to step out in style. I've always loved bright coloured tights and it seems that by adding them to the equation I've overcome years, if not decades, of hang-ups. Even at my grand old age it seems we can still surprise ourselves! I'm even going to give you a quick look at the back view which is pretty brave of me, I can tell you...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDv5Jr4oJViQaHqOsOJ6sw2rbPwn8_DbUdbH3RNXTt2qNc9r8vj3Pgvr7mCuhyphenhyphenxxym2zzXsB0assKP7FVFsGbgN7Mj_zWMITM85f1Kg6CR3H7x0Gzzvl1ONStdFCTUV2kUCb2jlZ7VgonvpL0QkDse1tkTGmbOQvAzieEczyXjTZ9WaDKPgHrz1E3rjI4/s4896/P1000902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDv5Jr4oJViQaHqOsOJ6sw2rbPwn8_DbUdbH3RNXTt2qNc9r8vj3Pgvr7mCuhyphenhyphenxxym2zzXsB0assKP7FVFsGbgN7Mj_zWMITM85f1Kg6CR3H7x0Gzzvl1ONStdFCTUV2kUCb2jlZ7VgonvpL0QkDse1tkTGmbOQvAzieEczyXjTZ9WaDKPgHrz1E3rjI4/s16000/P1000902.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The shorter length jacket works well with the slighter shorter shorts too, compared to the pink and orange two-piece I've been raving about. (<a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/09/power-dressing-this-months-sna-challenge.html" target="_blank">See it here</a> in case you've missed it.) I wore it to work in the last week of the Gallery being open and loved this green and white colour combination. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqAE5GSzWVk2UU1dHYalA742WCOP-dYuJc6PcfGQctGv5iVJaHynxSuCp9ecYTSEuaRF9lNefqXfZc-QgTMDb5trl7V_WVz3LnZfl8Z2lleO1tpLTT7Ph_XX6HR7QO4I2HjRcM40KNLuAP2o29hJVs-0AucESm3OX-pb54-T0v5NeLFjledBXKPuFu7E/s4896/P1000888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqAE5GSzWVk2UU1dHYalA742WCOP-dYuJc6PcfGQctGv5iVJaHynxSuCp9ecYTSEuaRF9lNefqXfZc-QgTMDb5trl7V_WVz3LnZfl8Z2lleO1tpLTT7Ph_XX6HR7QO4I2HjRcM40KNLuAP2o29hJVs-0AucESm3OX-pb54-T0v5NeLFjledBXKPuFu7E/s16000/P1000888.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've opted to wear my mint green brogues (old from Office) with this new suit. Again, I surprise myself that I'd wear flats with shorts! What on earth is going on? Anyway, I brought various shoe and boot options together for the initial try on and strangely these chunky brogues gave the best balance to the outfit. High heeled boots really were too much, (even though that worked with the other suit) as were various ankle boots that seemed to shorten the leg, leaving these as the winners. Not only did they look the best, but they're all-day-long comfortable - hurrah!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwiiweFgKeBxfGgWwEo-2xY573ZSYMtJDHTnjf2LpjTGJQA3R-vRQ93joAFKGLnLKE2YtKZtL6oTnd61_yvFbqVvFCggcf6JFsPePgHSe2abZ3KTPQgXLfhyZwmtgyf6NygrwaXOb3_3XPaFOwc0BJ7hwLh0nC0mMVW-a0_Qit-ZlGbRgQErixbQsQg4/s3959/P1000899.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3230" data-original-width="3959" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwiiweFgKeBxfGgWwEo-2xY573ZSYMtJDHTnjf2LpjTGJQA3R-vRQ93joAFKGLnLKE2YtKZtL6oTnd61_yvFbqVvFCggcf6JFsPePgHSe2abZ3KTPQgXLfhyZwmtgyf6NygrwaXOb3_3XPaFOwc0BJ7hwLh0nC0mMVW-a0_Qit-ZlGbRgQErixbQsQg4/s16000/P1000899.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pale colour means that the slightest mark shoes up, but I'm learning to live with a bit of wear and tear too. Goodness, is the perfectionist in me drifting away I wonder?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRq12XbrKVjwY308UDS2fDBgXX44ungmEu-gOeLfhBDq6H0qhqVFvNh1gx_cE9nlbLLTs3EQmaS-KLQzfye_SaslTz-daikqPfNQThCVIvDXPqQqv7KWMogR50ANhxwZ8YRTlo66UHjjn5uY6ndCirR1myWA28Kx9n8DCWYizuWVli_rYm0zIR5tVl2_I/s4896/P1000896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRq12XbrKVjwY308UDS2fDBgXX44ungmEu-gOeLfhBDq6H0qhqVFvNh1gx_cE9nlbLLTs3EQmaS-KLQzfye_SaslTz-daikqPfNQThCVIvDXPqQqv7KWMogR50ANhxwZ8YRTlo66UHjjn5uY6ndCirR1myWA28Kx9n8DCWYizuWVli_rYm0zIR5tVl2_I/s16000/P1000896.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I teamed the suit with this fine knit roll neck sweater that I bought from TK Maxx this summer. I've been waiting to find the right opportunity to showcase this funky top and love the pattern play it creates. The belt is old (from Primark) and the Tree of Life pendant is very old too. One silver ring is by Emily Nixon and the other enamel and silver one was a lucky charity shop find.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3D1ZViOHjRRypbMpVFBlxSRvTYRK760tkicCXjCXR68c4nCz8mrK5hdkj79BgqeTWLfpqiXZB20gmcdlv25IP2qbCCJ0FIpvZTZ3_XCzFq1XWQg92SGpboM-ZjleuMUeSm6pQc9DMKHbc2xfmhTMooEYk5g5Hl2xT7CYQ6K7AFCTrxSdR_09D7e6RN8/s4662/P1000890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4662" data-original-width="3497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3D1ZViOHjRRypbMpVFBlxSRvTYRK760tkicCXjCXR68c4nCz8mrK5hdkj79BgqeTWLfpqiXZB20gmcdlv25IP2qbCCJ0FIpvZTZ3_XCzFq1XWQg92SGpboM-ZjleuMUeSm6pQc9DMKHbc2xfmhTMooEYk5g5Hl2xT7CYQ6K7AFCTrxSdR_09D7e6RN8/s16000/P1000890.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhIfHb3CFARR-JN-M1khR9F7IiV3Eyc_WTts8EI2gykKD-qjoG_kNHXtAOFMcWAnuw7LnwRV-fC0mGG2iHe7kgM6cMo-sxOd-6ceZgwFO1-TBI3c0H37hHb14Cn-twZj7NWp8xiFlDAMQ9nQM-jGcDpQzBovo8kglc8mn2GpddaCjodR9xSbiaRYrzrg/s4896/P1000898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhIfHb3CFARR-JN-M1khR9F7IiV3Eyc_WTts8EI2gykKD-qjoG_kNHXtAOFMcWAnuw7LnwRV-fC0mGG2iHe7kgM6cMo-sxOd-6ceZgwFO1-TBI3c0H37hHb14Cn-twZj7NWp8xiFlDAMQ9nQM-jGcDpQzBovo8kglc8mn2GpddaCjodR9xSbiaRYrzrg/s16000/P1000898.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The finishing touch is these old Radley London sunglasses. I'll sign off with a local view for those of you who might be in need of a dose of Tresco bliss. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtFqyaBkEr3PpGth50dJKThh1DgOzEbOb0mZ5Sbr1yT1jDgZGq-AejqFqfzjsYK5R7dRLDf1-t0k0cJjHdML9jzwYuPA3EoUdzYwkxX0H89oNP3GsF3sUgOnSEcf_LWAz-qPUU3K2HHw4OWPRXlmsgL-F9v5JdtA1Ew7AOkntU9FjwVwjqgXD5cRlXGU/s4896/P1000813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtFqyaBkEr3PpGth50dJKThh1DgOzEbOb0mZ5Sbr1yT1jDgZGq-AejqFqfzjsYK5R7dRLDf1-t0k0cJjHdML9jzwYuPA3EoUdzYwkxX0H89oNP3GsF3sUgOnSEcf_LWAz-qPUU3K2HHw4OWPRXlmsgL-F9v5JdtA1Ew7AOkntU9FjwVwjqgXD5cRlXGU/s16000/P1000813.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Have a great week and I look forward to reading your comments. Your feedback is so very welcome, letting me know you're out there and enjoying my latest offering. So please do drop me a line! Thank you.</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-44232373306242474922023-10-30T12:53:00.000+00:002023-10-30T12:53:12.421+00:00Jeans and Jewels, our Style Not Age challenge for October<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9yVUNJk4AcRXzRdpOgQvJxiTCdooWOnHGHwsQsGfsXcve404c5jwuWzBzHvtpsjmxgbc1j2YIPDfGDokwN5YhNJ4L8Z6XQtO7Xy7Hm2J5L4riD8XUVXmepxnPsnPerxc4knXqUsjqDId8KxCBIcsnE9GpaJ2smiSpkLlMhVbLuSmNMfCpxJSJ1SoHmE/s3780/P1000845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3110" data-original-width="3780" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9yVUNJk4AcRXzRdpOgQvJxiTCdooWOnHGHwsQsGfsXcve404c5jwuWzBzHvtpsjmxgbc1j2YIPDfGDokwN5YhNJ4L8Z6XQtO7Xy7Hm2J5L4riD8XUVXmepxnPsnPerxc4knXqUsjqDId8KxCBIcsnE9GpaJ2smiSpkLlMhVbLuSmNMfCpxJSJ1SoHmE/s16000/P1000845.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and welcome once again to our monthly Style Not Age which this month is led by my choice, that of <b>Jeans and Jewels</b>. I must confess that I stole the idea from the very talented professional Photographer Elisabeth Hoff who posted the details of a photoshoot on her Instagram account recently - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8DGr2tSM8/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank">see it here</a>. I'm huge fan of Elisabeth's since we met on the JD Williams set some five years ago. I view her account often as she photographs a huge variety of famous models and actors. Elisabeth was incredibly kind to me, helping me to settle into this rather daunting role as fashion model. I worked with her on three campaigns for JDW and she even stepped in to change my outfit on our last shoot together in South Africa as she didn't think it reflected my character. <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2019/02/trip-of-lifetime-part-four.html" target="_blank">See Elisabeth and I together on location here</a>.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGdtekF2NM6Esg7Tt8EwGWt8xxeiY8PI879FG6G5eSjvS7Sz0jSp9F3j8YYen9lKZ7M-Z0WoXibvdwJA9Y-jlwcZ7kHApERIrcKhCCH5PlYnU7uLpHvbwh6lBZgtZSUgr9ZHFuB3bHwHULXNmuWoqkWpnJwipycU06qy0S2_uUWfb48Ngal1PfNqVeuc/s1805/Emma%20sna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGdtekF2NM6Esg7Tt8EwGWt8xxeiY8PI879FG6G5eSjvS7Sz0jSp9F3j8YYen9lKZ7M-Z0WoXibvdwJA9Y-jlwcZ7kHApERIrcKhCCH5PlYnU7uLpHvbwh6lBZgtZSUgr9ZHFuB3bHwHULXNmuWoqkWpnJwipycU06qy0S2_uUWfb48Ngal1PfNqVeuc/s16000/Emma%20sna.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Emma built her Jeans and Jewels look on this fab vintage denim dress embellished with beads to which she added her statement necklace. Catch up on all of her news on her blog <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">Style Splash</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FjmgNB7te1GL6N0DJw5nfAaLjp1JIekvhdzrYmUnKoyZNpzYGLt47bum4bHgpI7k1SL_QGY0ByqQIfmtMJA0ZJwCtnkVSB6kxPJUFLTOYJC4ne_O9o_ZGBtuof7230gWNhNVFUVDVJ8bDZ7-ssVrahCNbY18kLZVM9Exl0PwPVnZThB9D1JneRThRCQ/s4130/denim-and-jewels.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4130" data-original-width="3497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FjmgNB7te1GL6N0DJw5nfAaLjp1JIekvhdzrYmUnKoyZNpzYGLt47bum4bHgpI7k1SL_QGY0ByqQIfmtMJA0ZJwCtnkVSB6kxPJUFLTOYJC4ne_O9o_ZGBtuof7230gWNhNVFUVDVJ8bDZ7-ssVrahCNbY18kLZVM9Exl0PwPVnZThB9D1JneRThRCQ/s16000/denim-and-jewels.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I love the layering that Gail has done with her jewels for this challenge. Her Georgian style necklaces are from Etsy and her jeans jacket is from Amazon. To get all the details of her outfit see her post on <a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a> blog. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACoMxZA2NqtZnfWPea4UlDKy_ix1S5cSd9h8T_7JqZBLf7LlDEVQFTXi9LoMul6OT_1r2WRuiJwLz0Te31eIXKF0mnQt4Gpjbuo6v6gVyLvja7a39cM9WVASqpybsUWSJxrBrfeJnasVf9fX-0bUYWyinAPvz0-4xjg_PY_ama4IIGs6mNJTp-POHxOA/s2048/Jewels%20and%20jeans%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACoMxZA2NqtZnfWPea4UlDKy_ix1S5cSd9h8T_7JqZBLf7LlDEVQFTXi9LoMul6OT_1r2WRuiJwLz0Te31eIXKF0mnQt4Gpjbuo6v6gVyLvja7a39cM9WVASqpybsUWSJxrBrfeJnasVf9fX-0bUYWyinAPvz0-4xjg_PY_ama4IIGs6mNJTp-POHxOA/s16000/Jewels%20and%20jeans%20(2).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hilda's given us a double dose of jewels with her jewel bright coat along with a totally bling necklace (inherited from her daughter). See more from her on <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/2023/10/30/style-not-age-showcases-jeans-and-jewels/" target="_blank">Over the Hilda</a> blog. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHx34rozdYxpCZhYYuUu56VbVYxpHNU0QUdpHAu_KFFhAVon5igNeqeun-J9BzRJCUbVlfiRFrg_4SgxZ0MZALFQmRAHU4wqlE9cuJJVsE_NIFATQgRa5lfMD5D__6QzzTxNDrr7ieD9psRfEpFBbQKYhC3sJP_z6JBJzSiJOjy-IGTUgWOZuqb7Bn6w/s4032/image0%20(6).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHx34rozdYxpCZhYYuUu56VbVYxpHNU0QUdpHAu_KFFhAVon5igNeqeun-J9BzRJCUbVlfiRFrg_4SgxZ0MZALFQmRAHU4wqlE9cuJJVsE_NIFATQgRa5lfMD5D__6QzzTxNDrr7ieD9psRfEpFBbQKYhC3sJP_z6JBJzSiJOjy-IGTUgWOZuqb7Bn6w/s16000/image0%20(6).jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A glitzy necklace and beaded jeans are Jacqui's offering from this month's challenge, capturing the essence of this contrasting theme perfectly. Read her back story on <a href="https://www.mummabstylish.com/" target="_blank">Mummabstylish</a> blog.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdc325Io_dpdHSHHTDiG9cA35jB1DqEgZmKk8vl7GIZ0_wwq_iItYP81A8bl4b8EM66lcujBaLiz0hBLW_LijSCEUEcXtrAcI6UkSvtasQQs7hGtFSdQ35msRpXFdmR-wUvGyRxdG9XMggB3AZ83gHsGqtC8SA2_hWs7QCD_nv_EFOtLz93BCTfRrTBIU/s3893/P1000835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3893" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdc325Io_dpdHSHHTDiG9cA35jB1DqEgZmKk8vl7GIZ0_wwq_iItYP81A8bl4b8EM66lcujBaLiz0hBLW_LijSCEUEcXtrAcI6UkSvtasQQs7hGtFSdQ35msRpXFdmR-wUvGyRxdG9XMggB3AZ83gHsGqtC8SA2_hWs7QCD_nv_EFOtLz93BCTfRrTBIU/s16000/P1000835.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My jewels are all old pieces, some vintage, others that have been lurking in the back of my jewellery boxes for years since I started blogging. I decided to add some brooches to my new <a href="https://www.jackwills.com/denim-jacket-656736?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=19091086683&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&cq_con=150823170864&cq_med=pla&cq_pos=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqP2pBhDMARIsAJQ0CzoP7DS_-GpnVbXgGyX3lbpGWJhJuS2F4DT-0u37di62AIaWkmSx-d4aAmonEALw_wcB#colcode=65673601" target="_blank">Jack Wills jeans jacket</a>. Some of you may remember I have another jeans jacket adorned with brooches too - <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/03/denim-but-not-jeans-is-our-sna.html" target="_blank">see it here</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteQqzhrsfETnuCdXjErgvD_JFyjhI1FPw2Tgnr9Hlf0GauHkpLvbBNs-1oNyzwdgtef_2CDmx8tkPE87uVJi2l60cRjEpHABphlerq86VQHguaD6chw6UnO96Wp2zuzPBr8M4gJRHjyrDZw34tasxNC_9rrh6p1aog150t-u2GXY4eBLfJFKHja1gL3E/s3503/P1000825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3503" data-original-width="3495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteQqzhrsfETnuCdXjErgvD_JFyjhI1FPw2Tgnr9Hlf0GauHkpLvbBNs-1oNyzwdgtef_2CDmx8tkPE87uVJi2l60cRjEpHABphlerq86VQHguaD6chw6UnO96Wp2zuzPBr8M4gJRHjyrDZw34tasxNC_9rrh6p1aog150t-u2GXY4eBLfJFKHja1gL3E/s16000/P1000825.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I bought my Levi's jeans in Camden Market in September and just love them! The long, lean leggy look is fab considering I'm none of those things in reality. I've added height (and glamour) by wearing these stilletto heeled silver leather boots (old, by Buffalo). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAebUURCX_l2gUKhNHYp5vJBSbECXjupw_ruZ7WD2_HmhNt_QKevPJR4-qdr2srQ2225fMvaHumVLPAVfIvP9ILQJtuT2_kHhuY5WmMfueLsXFXMOITEyJ7zcjmTgZIrO1Mos7UOcNWzEK5Cy6bDgolkqk8MkzjvbP-EMtDerHgxEHHL8r_ZfJrW_Sw4/s4559/P1000838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3277" data-original-width="4559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAebUURCX_l2gUKhNHYp5vJBSbECXjupw_ruZ7WD2_HmhNt_QKevPJR4-qdr2srQ2225fMvaHumVLPAVfIvP9ILQJtuT2_kHhuY5WmMfueLsXFXMOITEyJ7zcjmTgZIrO1Mos7UOcNWzEK5Cy6bDgolkqk8MkzjvbP-EMtDerHgxEHHL8r_ZfJrW_Sw4/s16000/P1000838.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My bejewelled belt (from Amazon) seemed like the perfect accessory to go with today's look along with these twinkly rings (pre-loved). Sunglasses are by Radley London.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4v4Yzk3zyW_px1Zf2EMgbrrAN9n1ndWnPo2hhSaa_TgSkG6uezFwp_Ezh_sn63A9vTkb0l872xCN4LGE0i5xCyGcDUitkC6Q-acBx6Tgj-5k5jHLPoVv4q0oGIe-RIXC6pBC1YMap8q6OfgVxS9lyBvnablsZIKYiCPwOo-jgZ8S6c-uUhHH8UKE2Us/s4587/P1000840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3424" data-original-width="4587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4v4Yzk3zyW_px1Zf2EMgbrrAN9n1ndWnPo2hhSaa_TgSkG6uezFwp_Ezh_sn63A9vTkb0l872xCN4LGE0i5xCyGcDUitkC6Q-acBx6Tgj-5k5jHLPoVv4q0oGIe-RIXC6pBC1YMap8q6OfgVxS9lyBvnablsZIKYiCPwOo-jgZ8S6c-uUhHH8UKE2Us/s16000/P1000840.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The backdrop to my photoshoot is King Charles' Castle located on the North End of Tresco. I was lucky to have a day off when we had a fine day of weather and took myself off there at the end of the day to capture the golden light (most flattering for older complexions).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjon3A2ecv767NZIvJVoiFQ9iO-F05i-VopvayyONxjG0zzzOVk0pK-edADmUiUEvPSLVN-ABZVQJDiM2dD0_rC6svcW3PiIU27Bbv9JCfLw-fmzbNO9Ao7nP3Cyaf3LkKxQG2Gx0vALg6AncOmmhSpUxscvcPg12HRaEK-np9pz6HUpKnweIVmAKW3FYA/s3896/P1000847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2906" data-original-width="3896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjon3A2ecv767NZIvJVoiFQ9iO-F05i-VopvayyONxjG0zzzOVk0pK-edADmUiUEvPSLVN-ABZVQJDiM2dD0_rC6svcW3PiIU27Bbv9JCfLw-fmzbNO9Ao7nP3Cyaf3LkKxQG2Gx0vALg6AncOmmhSpUxscvcPg12HRaEK-np9pz6HUpKnweIVmAKW3FYA/s16000/P1000847.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I do hope you've enjoyed this month's Style Not Age challenge. Please do pop over to see the full stories from my stylish friends too if you have a moment. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'll be back next week with another post, but the subject isn't clear as yet. The Gallery is now closed, so dressing up is no longer essential, but that's not to say I'll be scruffing about in joggers any time soon! Thanks so much for joining me.</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-81293959004323359312023-10-21T19:12:00.000+01:002023-10-21T19:12:20.004+01:00And yet more joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8epI3xzvH_-pVqYZtPF6qmMsdhl1wj8ASvhQgIhbB4X4reqIjvz4TDcveAUcGkPKJRlLGSPJUgHiHP-TKQwepcmF_jD88PtrB-2c3rSdjSaE5bsqcYjedJqP0cXQBlD3QKfVDkeywVk1uX0hYg1Wl1IJAlAwflhRR7FKmgeLaINw9qO1Ob9al_cM69o/s4896/P1000800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8epI3xzvH_-pVqYZtPF6qmMsdhl1wj8ASvhQgIhbB4X4reqIjvz4TDcveAUcGkPKJRlLGSPJUgHiHP-TKQwepcmF_jD88PtrB-2c3rSdjSaE5bsqcYjedJqP0cXQBlD3QKfVDkeywVk1uX0hYg1Wl1IJAlAwflhRR7FKmgeLaINw9qO1Ob9al_cM69o/s16000/P1000800.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again and sorry for my absence, but life is forever busy as we prepare to close the gallery for winter meaning that I change hats and become curator of the Tresco Art Collection which is held within some 100 cottages and public areas around the island. However, here I am, referring back to <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/10/spread-joy.html" target="_blank">my previous post about joy</a>. As you can see I'm jumping for joy as I had a lovely walk to the North End of the island and decided to practise what Gaby Roslin was preaching. It really works! I did indeed feel energised, and much happier simply for jumping and leaping around like a mad thing.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhpSonmfd_cXH4jewrojssx2GsNgsZXmc3Jno7mhl5ZvzPEmWKEb4rYgDttA4qYpUtRg-xMDJcMcNgWXUtnDsEbIanl-cqx01s_itdwUtn1DM4SJxrSm8g-nRCVLSqS_BVd6vedarI3Eek4r8KwWjfmi-MZvD9K4wZxs8S_urFmoIV7j7f_bazNKtn60/s4896/P1000799.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhpSonmfd_cXH4jewrojssx2GsNgsZXmc3Jno7mhl5ZvzPEmWKEb4rYgDttA4qYpUtRg-xMDJcMcNgWXUtnDsEbIanl-cqx01s_itdwUtn1DM4SJxrSm8g-nRCVLSqS_BVd6vedarI3Eek4r8KwWjfmi-MZvD9K4wZxs8S_urFmoIV7j7f_bazNKtn60/s16000/P1000799.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wrrBsalAQOHxnnqiDNY28ICBDTle2kLWln0Es7uja_i4aHB2xK5wdyqx19hIy_4zdKRsUd9i2apbqdVEZH7ULJKOomy7i3QeRt9uNtw7qyIIDOipkUnGeczMSwcUU_f5-f1yTGdJMOj35LQQEzUXuK3C-Jk7WdE9HsDpwXM_56Ba2XtGgJGovxji-RI/s4896/P1000795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wrrBsalAQOHxnnqiDNY28ICBDTle2kLWln0Es7uja_i4aHB2xK5wdyqx19hIy_4zdKRsUd9i2apbqdVEZH7ULJKOomy7i3QeRt9uNtw7qyIIDOipkUnGeczMSwcUU_f5-f1yTGdJMOj35LQQEzUXuK3C-Jk7WdE9HsDpwXM_56Ba2XtGgJGovxji-RI/s16000/P1000795.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />For a very small island, Tresco does offer a sense of the great escape, be it here on the rocky heathland, in the depths of the Abbey Garden or along the sweeping stretches of white sandy beaches skirting the majority of the island. It was a good day to visit the North End as I met only three other people, all heading off to find there own place of solitude. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HHVKIVpE8Xe9yGiuh9AaSaGt2i8W-SoxMTk6rV9DiT4r3WiU_QuS6bYAd9uOuP247E0xnkiJqGTPSYqKV45P9T404pXik43qnbpRle8IxCrs9A9vTYhSV3iRQh20i2_nfKTAxefwtBGwoLpAAQPOY2CxVQ6OysC1l85R2hu-Rfq5UgKUJ1hwtzxXyC0/s4896/P1000787.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HHVKIVpE8Xe9yGiuh9AaSaGt2i8W-SoxMTk6rV9DiT4r3WiU_QuS6bYAd9uOuP247E0xnkiJqGTPSYqKV45P9T404pXik43qnbpRle8IxCrs9A9vTYhSV3iRQh20i2_nfKTAxefwtBGwoLpAAQPOY2CxVQ6OysC1l85R2hu-Rfq5UgKUJ1hwtzxXyC0/s16000/P1000787.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A day off is a chance to dress down and this was me in outdoorsy mode in this two piece (very old) from Asos. The stretchy leggings and top are perfect for working out or busying around. And a plain white tee shirt underneath was enough layering to keep me warm on this autumn day.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEN-g72i9YKd1n6bdOksTlNtLDui_8OeOL-bfU1ycEs1dvj-YjUACP8HH2iYKU1iWpXtQJ-FtqK2u3_HxmPiazOS08Lgd_0NWBnRlHNeTZQ8-pCxF5HeV97iwyaljYq8i1dMLORnmvRPr1HqqIJZCZhCcAtHMVwwThgOHhZjj2yal42C-Bw1SwPq6vsM/s3806/P1000792.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="3806" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEN-g72i9YKd1n6bdOksTlNtLDui_8OeOL-bfU1ycEs1dvj-YjUACP8HH2iYKU1iWpXtQJ-FtqK2u3_HxmPiazOS08Lgd_0NWBnRlHNeTZQ8-pCxF5HeV97iwyaljYq8i1dMLORnmvRPr1HqqIJZCZhCcAtHMVwwThgOHhZjj2yal42C-Bw1SwPq6vsM/s16000/P1000792.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The camoflage boots are by Replay and oh, what a joy they were when I found them on Vinted earlier on this summer! I love the matchy-matchy look and will be seen over the forthcoming months sporting this when I'm lugging paintings around from houses into winter storage. I'm going to show you some of the views from this vantage point...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEp_wXK9VFjMwPcXtypU5X_G9KCRKMq4uDtH-CekBk6mLuQOFBiHXZi6QR0ZYLfrGkhs8T2JzQJxBgaCgex7V9-mXUiUuIIhY0Gk7rgSqgmC1K4APVGLjvclo2JNjUx9aBVog2E1kp52X6Wpkdlx-CuXqBpM1p9qbDSen2fIs_B-51E71DFCEQeaPOF-A/s4896/P1000801.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEp_wXK9VFjMwPcXtypU5X_G9KCRKMq4uDtH-CekBk6mLuQOFBiHXZi6QR0ZYLfrGkhs8T2JzQJxBgaCgex7V9-mXUiUuIIhY0Gk7rgSqgmC1K4APVGLjvclo2JNjUx9aBVog2E1kp52X6Wpkdlx-CuXqBpM1p9qbDSen2fIs_B-51E71DFCEQeaPOF-A/s16000/P1000801.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This bay is called Gimble Porth and is where you can often catch sight of a seal or two at any time of year, but mainly during the quiet winter months. There was one bobbing about while I was taking these shots and you may be able to discern his dark head just above the water.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgzyjICgZJMKGNodWRECJvKu2rzUUiibek7S_8HkwRE4wNcOjPOFItpYHZ48En5dx7h-MhlJf_czfmssfa7SeHCMHWLXijhiKP7ycdsKnPi98XHomtQsHBUIBwqgAXJ7Me-RIkCr-mQ5Pdnn5Sv7k1xzxFfVbpcK3TTBbT_xSt1hTkA2tAkKXfgOOK5k/s4896/P1000802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgzyjICgZJMKGNodWRECJvKu2rzUUiibek7S_8HkwRE4wNcOjPOFItpYHZ48En5dx7h-MhlJf_czfmssfa7SeHCMHWLXijhiKP7ycdsKnPi98XHomtQsHBUIBwqgAXJ7Me-RIkCr-mQ5Pdnn5Sv7k1xzxFfVbpcK3TTBbT_xSt1hTkA2tAkKXfgOOK5k/s16000/P1000802.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The view just beyond Gimble Porth shows Northwethel and the Small Islands beyond - all of these are tiny uninhabited islands, popular for picnic trips and adventures for those with a small boat and knowledge of tides and rocks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf83bxCqSmfqhyphenhyphen0y0MA7Z9snFGpJc9Xhxudr8DQ49h7xUoXOOQ9hVjwOn96C067BATQWkXCL5tdwlgJ7YXVWK-gtEn65TcFgXQH9UiaPr1aeQJENkV_Z4XvPzKQsra_IxIOfYe4VKHKlMgMwEO810QewsGw3vmjRRjXguvdp95KvKGrCbfunEnv9e0jA/s4896/P1000804.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf83bxCqSmfqhyphenhyphen0y0MA7Z9snFGpJc9Xhxudr8DQ49h7xUoXOOQ9hVjwOn96C067BATQWkXCL5tdwlgJ7YXVWK-gtEn65TcFgXQH9UiaPr1aeQJENkV_Z4XvPzKQsra_IxIOfYe4VKHKlMgMwEO810QewsGw3vmjRRjXguvdp95KvKGrCbfunEnv9e0jA/s16000/P1000804.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Beyond those lies the inhabited island of St Martin's and the Eastern Isles strewn outwards towards the mainland. Steve and I love to escape to these desert islands on our days off.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4y-T6h3kPixSw39wYOqPm1ik4HCnipSu7mm0auTIQws1_4MTCJaFciE1bREqNriOLH0y2bdmGRosV6Imt5XjDEXQCBMbLWivowiMD7j0esVObEas_63O9PHCC614YoVqcCFmIHN9x-qwjjZZ8_zrmE-6oMp72IMQZ0RUux3H1JXz-K5-vK8m3eoWMkqQ/s4896/P1000807.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4y-T6h3kPixSw39wYOqPm1ik4HCnipSu7mm0auTIQws1_4MTCJaFciE1bREqNriOLH0y2bdmGRosV6Imt5XjDEXQCBMbLWivowiMD7j0esVObEas_63O9PHCC614YoVqcCFmIHN9x-qwjjZZ8_zrmE-6oMp72IMQZ0RUux3H1JXz-K5-vK8m3eoWMkqQ/s16000/P1000807.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssmWTAlhsQAuVopg9hyphenhyphenQE1Ea414LM1tYrl9s6uSdfcuZdUu-4RE6L2_wbwfk-CSB5xxjcfPX7889zi4APWC2SvMXc0wTqGdNiCa9ap6-WeUdzXuYZ_kAr2-MYI2ACGKiEOHqk6uh-Cq3f21TOlRJtVqxUTkNzpVRdWQYbk-OucKAPuDaVSGAzxk7PHyg/s4779/P1000810.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="4779" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssmWTAlhsQAuVopg9hyphenhyphenQE1Ea414LM1tYrl9s6uSdfcuZdUu-4RE6L2_wbwfk-CSB5xxjcfPX7889zi4APWC2SvMXc0wTqGdNiCa9ap6-WeUdzXuYZ_kAr2-MYI2ACGKiEOHqk6uh-Cq3f21TOlRJtVqxUTkNzpVRdWQYbk-OucKAPuDaVSGAzxk7PHyg/s16000/P1000810.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The lighthouse is perched atop Round Island and is now worked remotely. Scudding across the foreground is one of Tresco's jetboats.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVqUPG5c1K4koqlVK_uOklK1BjbmTwsNRLeyR3OcnHmZWl8IpeY0UKwzO95DSw71nzLsYPQtsbE6T6CM4HKh70ZHvMMhXphEilzYMoa6EkkpTRbTiaue-_tuJLOnyGaleLB828QHqO5S4Wmq-NgJskzmmtyRMYwCina7JHaiwqNsETrQVrTHzwftLLo4/s2922/P1000851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVqUPG5c1K4koqlVK_uOklK1BjbmTwsNRLeyR3OcnHmZWl8IpeY0UKwzO95DSw71nzLsYPQtsbE6T6CM4HKh70ZHvMMhXphEilzYMoa6EkkpTRbTiaue-_tuJLOnyGaleLB828QHqO5S4Wmq-NgJskzmmtyRMYwCina7JHaiwqNsETrQVrTHzwftLLo4/s16000/P1000851.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Part two of today's post is to feature my Primark short suit again, this time with different accessories. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I much prefer outdoors photography for my blog outfits, but at this time of year I'm held hostage by the weather which has been pretty dire of late. Apologies therefore for the lighting and less clear images. Hopefully the backdrop makes up for what it lacks elsewhere.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMucVdehU-neN2jI7eA0iLmDSQ1_IPnF55-ERNNzuwEJ8BAMY2K7bV0B0G7-I-LLqbJI5WnY3HLCxWBKlnA59L2ZLH6cUnjdCc9lMRO94B4y2iEhbf17QAF4-z6EHTQxhGf-IO1Z2piXLPv22_aF1EF_wyou8fd0D6IBrjxaZ_PCwZpoLSyDdgtbI4QI/s4130/P1000854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3157" data-original-width="4130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMucVdehU-neN2jI7eA0iLmDSQ1_IPnF55-ERNNzuwEJ8BAMY2K7bV0B0G7-I-LLqbJI5WnY3HLCxWBKlnA59L2ZLH6cUnjdCc9lMRO94B4y2iEhbf17QAF4-z6EHTQxhGf-IO1Z2piXLPv22_aF1EF_wyou8fd0D6IBrjxaZ_PCwZpoLSyDdgtbI4QI/s16000/P1000854.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pink and orange tweed shorts suit is reinvented by adding a colourful tee shirt, pink tights and metallic cowboy boots - a bit different to when I wore it for the first time (<a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/09/power-dressing-this-months-sna-challenge.html" target="_blank">see here</a>).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1o_3Q2vgoPUwZRd1IVR_cwda2iJxCo74F3cebpcndTHfPkbljLY9H56HT6SLAb8T7y11S2xby-bz65JHllhYmWzf8p61q2CWlZK5jmTbuQr34HGdwpMYhO54DucrMQcVRylUcDHwRC_xKlIEzJP0QjkfA9iGoMln3Fd7Mw-ZL1MfpnUpgrV6mnr8JMLg/s3690/P1000862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3411" data-original-width="3690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1o_3Q2vgoPUwZRd1IVR_cwda2iJxCo74F3cebpcndTHfPkbljLY9H56HT6SLAb8T7y11S2xby-bz65JHllhYmWzf8p61q2CWlZK5jmTbuQr34HGdwpMYhO54DucrMQcVRylUcDHwRC_xKlIEzJP0QjkfA9iGoMln3Fd7Mw-ZL1MfpnUpgrV6mnr8JMLg/s16000/P1000862.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJBThGnHq8zEXPiQpsUMGBEoJVFqPbdAI5kb-U7HibF9Q0mVwR08QLFTQ30B3mAXAxHc1do93XZzSgXOsLrCCYc4-VHXa4DH-qK1KrDnkA503Pd9QVUHrhTN-LT551OcDXEXfGHNCC9oVx8Oc74qW2uOR4Ck1U5xwXByVS6il7qSB2Q8mWKdJ-WzWvIQ/s3672/P1000860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="3649" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJBThGnHq8zEXPiQpsUMGBEoJVFqPbdAI5kb-U7HibF9Q0mVwR08QLFTQ30B3mAXAxHc1do93XZzSgXOsLrCCYc4-VHXa4DH-qK1KrDnkA503Pd9QVUHrhTN-LT551OcDXEXfGHNCC9oVx8Oc74qW2uOR4Ck1U5xwXByVS6il7qSB2Q8mWKdJ-WzWvIQ/s16000/P1000860.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Gold chain belt and necklace add a bit of glamour as do the pink and orange rings (pre-loved) along with these bobby dazzler boots.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1ZUSUOwb6_Q-KhZ-PYWkyHdupP_eP6cU24j8IFR0KCOmK0YHXrjqPS-GWDJ4ab162IHyfFdd8N9Ct24e-tKYKf-UgKNnvLoMkuH-uQuSYW5luXJNy_HXqA8A9wZ50FT-WVXm0rzVUHMqIC-KDYTnPa3-hLvxdL7Czw_AcX9cByhslaGOtjZrT0ReI7E/s3315/P1000872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3176" data-original-width="3315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1ZUSUOwb6_Q-KhZ-PYWkyHdupP_eP6cU24j8IFR0KCOmK0YHXrjqPS-GWDJ4ab162IHyfFdd8N9Ct24e-tKYKf-UgKNnvLoMkuH-uQuSYW5luXJNy_HXqA8A9wZ50FT-WVXm0rzVUHMqIC-KDYTnPa3-hLvxdL7Czw_AcX9cByhslaGOtjZrT0ReI7E/s16000/P1000872.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The metallic boots really do add that punch to today's look. Not for everyone, I know, but very me! I bought them from Asos earlier on in the year, but they're sold out now. Gutted, aren't you! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for dropping by and do keep in mind that our end of month challenge occurs on the last Monday of the month. It's my turn to chose the theme - I hope you'll join us for that!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-80932680161686596462023-10-06T03:36:00.001+01:002023-10-06T03:36:46.556+01:00Spread The Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UoeduPTTvaMf8wadhc9sA09hWAi0sg3pFzyZQcDIg-P6NzZa7I6H26Md6Op0zCqkGaIb0pFefmhM0vx_OOnWb4Ka0r_nILMkJQnxeiyWg5LpX_vSby4xDyhEoD8bM5SA_qNjj6ow-almSomLVBxt4KoSVLlvQ1QjBhGcE5BRblqeNspfAdrS1Ia6EjY/s4896/P1000657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UoeduPTTvaMf8wadhc9sA09hWAi0sg3pFzyZQcDIg-P6NzZa7I6H26Md6Op0zCqkGaIb0pFefmhM0vx_OOnWb4Ka0r_nILMkJQnxeiyWg5LpX_vSby4xDyhEoD8bM5SA_qNjj6ow-almSomLVBxt4KoSVLlvQ1QjBhGcE5BRblqeNspfAdrS1Ia6EjY/s16000/P1000657.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The title of today's post is inspired by Gaby Roslin who has recently released a book by the same name; see it on <a href="spread the joy gaby roslin" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. I heard Gaby on Radio 2 yesterday and she really struck a chord with me, especially when she commented on pink and orange being her favourite colour combination and I was wearing my outfit of the day already! Anyway see how my day unfolded...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OIIjRMRzifAQm71Vd5-2E25fQLclLNuLub5g0RiCP27nVtUxh2vlKBhgVklaOE6Bm2q7GwqS4WAXSMyaoOSML-NBznt_HPo-mELm9yvIENNRWkdHDXrGqlRGk9ffKqKjmesmO1nWsjN6wMpLf36BveUF6m9TGXLC1-szO4vqkJsRQmFQKTQEsQGPufw/s4684/5th%20Oct%202023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3320" data-original-width="4684" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OIIjRMRzifAQm71Vd5-2E25fQLclLNuLub5g0RiCP27nVtUxh2vlKBhgVklaOE6Bm2q7GwqS4WAXSMyaoOSML-NBznt_HPo-mELm9yvIENNRWkdHDXrGqlRGk9ffKqKjmesmO1nWsjN6wMpLf36BveUF6m9TGXLC1-szO4vqkJsRQmFQKTQEsQGPufw/s16000/5th%20Oct%202023.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The first photo shows the view from my garden, but also features our boat Leah Dancer in the foreground. This boat has been a huge renovation project over the past two years, culminating in it finally being launched in September. Apart from the day job, Steve and I have worked every weekend and most evenings over this summer to finish this labour of love, but it has meant us giving up many other things to acheive our goal. For me, the joy of my life, my sea swimming became a luxury I simply couldn't afford. We both made compromises and they were worth it. But now, thank goodness, I'm back in the groove and swimming on the high tides which this week have been in the morning. I met three other ladies crossing the bay yesterday morning and we stopped to say hello and, lovely morning!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_YXHz30TbKxfSKKmEK0YDWXEH5Hokk5nnR9SpaIcrtf6WoDZ6HUoEobAAHHNYHTeWUjBkZjtv_-vs93bkhS9gmFKcf7omVq9vGt0mVNLGj6bLKqOnTSrjl1a0ChaeooWAQW0u_k4zWW3EsW94Sgq2elG8N5ji9KZld9WJLuYOneASx8gN4fU1yFknQU/s4896/P1000767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_YXHz30TbKxfSKKmEK0YDWXEH5Hokk5nnR9SpaIcrtf6WoDZ6HUoEobAAHHNYHTeWUjBkZjtv_-vs93bkhS9gmFKcf7omVq9vGt0mVNLGj6bLKqOnTSrjl1a0ChaeooWAQW0u_k4zWW3EsW94Sgq2elG8N5ji9KZld9WJLuYOneASx8gN4fU1yFknQU/s16000/P1000767.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Another joy I've recently managed to reinstate is my lunchtime walking with my friend Fiona. We both seem to have had equally busy summers and now at last are taking some time back for ourselves. Walking and talking is great fun, good therapy too and a great way to build up a bit of fitness. We walk a circuit of the island, but not across the North End, which takes us approximately an hour, giving us our 10,000 steps along the way.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuli2WzVHfFz2woBI9rYb-avEXZDiLKunKG3elHKJWtTdK7GD4jBMW9K4WS3aQo-D4wZ3rmiSmQaLxmQR7Z6ETRm556B7vgNxF3W74W966Z0kGm0-eVBmquVilUtpnPu3PEr79RinrNC1VNiMV-sxGjLp2gfQIdDzi6GyrvikYXIrQDJPR0ACRxN2TB4Q/s4896/P1000736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuli2WzVHfFz2woBI9rYb-avEXZDiLKunKG3elHKJWtTdK7GD4jBMW9K4WS3aQo-D4wZ3rmiSmQaLxmQR7Z6ETRm556B7vgNxF3W74W966Z0kGm0-eVBmquVilUtpnPu3PEr79RinrNC1VNiMV-sxGjLp2gfQIdDzi6GyrvikYXIrQDJPR0ACRxN2TB4Q/s16000/P1000736.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And so, on to the outfit of the day. Like Gaby, I love pink and orange together which makes this another favourite of mine. The pink trench is really old now, but is still a source of joy, especially as it was a wonderful charity shop find at only £5! Pairing it with my new orange handbag (see full details in <a href="http://www.annasislandstyle.com/2023/09/power-dressing-this-months-sna-challenge.html" target="_blank">my previous post here</a>), makes the whole look pop.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm0pE5aegeEowPKW-K4dfRMzBwdyHoFtCA3HF6bbrghXHJEdJcDNdRru87karW0rzgazpYX2egYbB4p4ihiwdTx3PfBW4sEit1TtKFivqLMk_LhuPsTMrfZ0AZENJMXGkmMEuaMUrdNlMO13NCMsQg2zUUy2XHZTeotr3G7AgXNoK4Vb_82x6tIxRKM8/s4896/P1000760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm0pE5aegeEowPKW-K4dfRMzBwdyHoFtCA3HF6bbrghXHJEdJcDNdRru87karW0rzgazpYX2egYbB4p4ihiwdTx3PfBW4sEit1TtKFivqLMk_LhuPsTMrfZ0AZENJMXGkmMEuaMUrdNlMO13NCMsQg2zUUy2XHZTeotr3G7AgXNoK4Vb_82x6tIxRKM8/s16000/P1000760.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">One simple move that Gaby advocates is to jump, yes just jump, then jump and smile at the same time and see how effective that is in bringing an immediate sense of joy. I did a bit of that whilst up on the ramparts of the Old Blockhouse after work. My camera had a job trying to capture these shots of course, being a moving image, but at least you get the idea from this shot.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bH1iX4bTpEOMsKMyykpPjnZncC-6xtSW8JtUMWtboXu9hyphenhyphenC6_FKO-MGCHwmDo1FBXfd-wkyaaVgmEC3hRTNRUgTjSLC3juW4LwaEztA0MYgAYE0vTYqkKLFcMVC4i9cHYx9FA2t1fBI6oalxOW1XdbRnEbvK3gEkRjIV6aIWuDck8bwvWdFLN74z2kU/s4896/P1000747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bH1iX4bTpEOMsKMyykpPjnZncC-6xtSW8JtUMWtboXu9hyphenhyphenC6_FKO-MGCHwmDo1FBXfd-wkyaaVgmEC3hRTNRUgTjSLC3juW4LwaEztA0MYgAYE0vTYqkKLFcMVC4i9cHYx9FA2t1fBI6oalxOW1XdbRnEbvK3gEkRjIV6aIWuDck8bwvWdFLN74z2kU/s16000/P1000747.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My pink and blue floral dress was another thrift shop find, from last year but this is only the second time I've worn it. It was a toss up between these silver brouges (very, very old from Office) and pink tight and boots. The shoes won for the simple reason that they're much more all-day-long comfortable. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSl6lAKKU_Vpgui_bjrJG1WJJ_nVDmNVUkLVAvFk-KSn5hlgklS5l1ik3Fj07NFXhVOJhyphenhyphenK4gEmRPBnMWvG2NK3nmagRPYj9GO1Tzp4v9LC97Smqu-L2E2riIJxyT1zNZ5HKCZc7Wwl-KtVdP6w43jJRgg2Zz_LAB6L6rAO-BZ29S4EvCpYR2lerS1PmM/s4896/P1000744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSl6lAKKU_Vpgui_bjrJG1WJJ_nVDmNVUkLVAvFk-KSn5hlgklS5l1ik3Fj07NFXhVOJhyphenhyphenK4gEmRPBnMWvG2NK3nmagRPYj9GO1Tzp4v9LC97Smqu-L2E2riIJxyT1zNZ5HKCZc7Wwl-KtVdP6w43jJRgg2Zz_LAB6L6rAO-BZ29S4EvCpYR2lerS1PmM/s16000/P1000744.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm wearing a long sleeved thin thermal layer (old, from M&S) underneath to keep the autumn breeze at bay. My rings are second hand and sunglasses are by Radley London.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIi2dPslRgQluOuUurlCZmUEFh2nqHlnd3isF2Qz8R1Dy9Z0DPkQOxcJydwWyTZ89qxpz9cdckOfx9FmphOqUaJ56jDzb81tkcqE53_evmeq4JTW-wKq1KMyUdjV6e4KRu1mJ_Uc1kYE90m47QnrCidcRREiit4cz8HxiMO94tgOkhsgI7bgtSzxDiHZU/s4397/P1000735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2822" data-original-width="4397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIi2dPslRgQluOuUurlCZmUEFh2nqHlnd3isF2Qz8R1Dy9Z0DPkQOxcJydwWyTZ89qxpz9cdckOfx9FmphOqUaJ56jDzb81tkcqE53_evmeq4JTW-wKq1KMyUdjV6e4KRu1mJ_Uc1kYE90m47QnrCidcRREiit4cz8HxiMO94tgOkhsgI7bgtSzxDiHZU/s16000/P1000735.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Counting your blessings is another source of joy and taking time to stop and stare is an easy way to do this. The beauty of this place never ceases to amaze me. I can't imagine living anywhere else.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids9jouOrMS44B_kj86DZFJP22nu0NtzANzTSGCzvN1QmXSV5TwgsR18SE8tcqeAC5qLaGoyma8plQMHlgShUrAkY6hmuEabmR1UhsQ9JecOghv22avtY2i8P9ywbzrATS8jaD83ZF671vnbVfwZOLs_pSBkER0_6Qo_vqsiEjDIFGO0stHLTW4JO210w/s4896/P1000771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids9jouOrMS44B_kj86DZFJP22nu0NtzANzTSGCzvN1QmXSV5TwgsR18SE8tcqeAC5qLaGoyma8plQMHlgShUrAkY6hmuEabmR1UhsQ9JecOghv22avtY2i8P9ywbzrATS8jaD83ZF671vnbVfwZOLs_pSBkER0_6Qo_vqsiEjDIFGO0stHLTW4JO210w/s16000/P1000771.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Milky autumn sun dancing behind the trees.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgOpoIVwnn4asXLpg97uomYXicpfSPKrWoNcz74X3MLL-1fbD2v1-8JXk96-OWBgaiNgcWESPUCs22rMl_W5hhvDXGsfVt7JgLF3EDp1qTlMdVpGfvZ1c_N3PSebOKoSgQ32p-zC-BV4yCOxZ8-V4NuVG39KEQ1j9_SxC2C1nBVHzyuLPjZgIz841v4g/s4896/P1000776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgOpoIVwnn4asXLpg97uomYXicpfSPKrWoNcz74X3MLL-1fbD2v1-8JXk96-OWBgaiNgcWESPUCs22rMl_W5hhvDXGsfVt7JgLF3EDp1qTlMdVpGfvZ1c_N3PSebOKoSgQ32p-zC-BV4yCOxZ8-V4NuVG39KEQ1j9_SxC2C1nBVHzyuLPjZgIz841v4g/s16000/P1000776.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Home again in time for tea! So that was my day, and I do hope you enjoyed sharing it. I was at work too, but never seem to document that much as it's pretty much the same backdrop most days. Winter works are on the horizon though meaning I'll be getting out and about more, so hopefully will get some snaps of that in due course. I hope you're well, I hope you're finding the joy in your life and sharing it with the ones you love.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #fb00ff; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Have a great weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div>
<br />Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-43776280744450126882023-09-25T19:40:00.001+01:002023-09-25T19:46:01.026+01:00Power Dressing, this month's SNA challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSGLXYx5VH1hG7klm83u29m0skdYSleJOfV6_CeZ7Ez7VIZhIgoRIugpelqAkK85658r-GhO0rIkyN3-lq0wdh7Jiwo4cvv-USk8kxthQLrRJhjIXIu4gSDOuxRoZvFh3x5VNa1fiAv7I9i5bQ_1Fo3mHKNVxewUuKXSx767lH6E1ue15ElQaZAfNO64/s4896/P1000609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSGLXYx5VH1hG7klm83u29m0skdYSleJOfV6_CeZ7Ez7VIZhIgoRIugpelqAkK85658r-GhO0rIkyN3-lq0wdh7Jiwo4cvv-USk8kxthQLrRJhjIXIu4gSDOuxRoZvFh3x5VNa1fiAv7I9i5bQ_1Fo3mHKNVxewUuKXSx767lH6E1ue15ElQaZAfNO64/s16000/P1000609.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again! Can you believe it's the last Monday of September? Man, where did that go? Anyway, here's what's probably going to be my favourite autumn/winter outfit this year. I love to find an out of season piece that I can put away in readiness for the months ahead and that's what this was. But first let's see what the collective made of our monthly Style Not Age challenge, the theme for which has been chosen by Emma so let's take a look at what she's wearing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0JAcngQpS5JcVRAbuJgHPVK6DQ0lTDDLnnQ2HxURKZevUJ3f-7IvyieYkU_VarnsNSXsABo0XvCbMkj5rfr3SbHwwOymdQyXHjKZ-SpAMnXOq68LPoBPrvQMF3fkXEC8J8SQBtt0QDoyh3cMwkm4ExJt7SnkI5LxUUxTzUKQwQ6sDoP4cVVqWJioXeU/s1805/purple%20suit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0JAcngQpS5JcVRAbuJgHPVK6DQ0lTDDLnnQ2HxURKZevUJ3f-7IvyieYkU_VarnsNSXsABo0XvCbMkj5rfr3SbHwwOymdQyXHjKZ-SpAMnXOq68LPoBPrvQMF3fkXEC8J8SQBtt0QDoyh3cMwkm4ExJt7SnkI5LxUUxTzUKQwQ6sDoP4cVVqWJioXeU/s16000/purple%20suit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The double breasted purple jacket with big shoulder pads and shiny buttons is everything that power dressing ought to be, especially with the addition of purple trousers. Emma does a lot of clothes shopping while abroad, that's where she found the Zara two piece. Check out her blog for the back story on <a href="https://www.style-splash.com/" target="_blank">Style Splash</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8A7F8e3AbcHhRls8m2kE7zaYoZGi2wa7PDTwItgNRvNShcjTj836jqg-OJVBgZqWkKzIkx2YKlJxaaNmvOYYM2eI2WWcBJKdGCeD0ZMhXjYGlmGDJC-AWRj9iXKf4TPzUd-DPGRd-OqRlAwlytShl1IHBzJjy2WHQFGPz56RA79J54UKn0ImAR0jkM5E/s4032/image0%20(5).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8A7F8e3AbcHhRls8m2kE7zaYoZGi2wa7PDTwItgNRvNShcjTj836jqg-OJVBgZqWkKzIkx2YKlJxaaNmvOYYM2eI2WWcBJKdGCeD0ZMhXjYGlmGDJC-AWRj9iXKf4TPzUd-DPGRd-OqRlAwlytShl1IHBzJjy2WHQFGPz56RA79J54UKn0ImAR0jkM5E/s16000/image0%20(5).jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Another trouser suit comes from Jacqui of Mummabstylish, this one from H&M last year. Neutral and black work well together and the unstructured shirt lends the whole look a more casual style. Catch up with all of Jacqui's news over on <a href="https://www.mummabstylish.com/" target="_blank">her blog here</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmoJpDe0r3JJBs44_mAC4IS6IKt7DoMwqW6cBVpKxjOcPhBq4TFroF5M34Z6WCrT3SvYaq_-r49gSDja84hdXELE3ajitbz8OtBkMLgrUiLBlk9xy_Pyuv29jQPeIQ5zK77ctxbMEXzBg7vOb71JECyKwekhXXSk13Gm9_wGIHQ25hIZ4S-veyoJVJ9A/s3301/is-this-mutton%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3301" data-original-width="2683" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmoJpDe0r3JJBs44_mAC4IS6IKt7DoMwqW6cBVpKxjOcPhBq4TFroF5M34Z6WCrT3SvYaq_-r49gSDja84hdXELE3ajitbz8OtBkMLgrUiLBlk9xy_Pyuv29jQPeIQ5zK77ctxbMEXzBg7vOb71JECyKwekhXXSk13Gm9_wGIHQ25hIZ4S-veyoJVJ9A/s16000/is-this-mutton%20(3).jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Gail did her homework to check the current definition of Power Dressing which led her to coming up with this punchy look where she's using cream to offset the red jacket and contrasting green handbag. Find her whole story here on<a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank"> Is This Mutton blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIaVQYTvvPr128MpjN8Xk7mp4QH5cjK5pod3RmNqWGD8DM8__ko6X242RgD4UB4TZZc6oj7hxlE7md6INtV3_ujFZqOJVasHZ4hvRAlEJxpYo9c0S7xwm4Du0B2DCspyTHdswmFBQHtRwiVwD6e3QOWiRxas_6u3A89SLk93oIX4bTM7gD0aaKT3eA-0/s1590/POWER%20DRESSING%201%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="895" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIaVQYTvvPr128MpjN8Xk7mp4QH5cjK5pod3RmNqWGD8DM8__ko6X242RgD4UB4TZZc6oj7hxlE7md6INtV3_ujFZqOJVasHZ4hvRAlEJxpYo9c0S7xwm4Du0B2DCspyTHdswmFBQHtRwiVwD6e3QOWiRxas_6u3A89SLk93oIX4bTM7gD0aaKT3eA-0/s16000/POWER%20DRESSING%201%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm more than a tad envious of Hilda who seems to have a rich seam of clothes at her disposal thanks to her local boutique, which is where this sleek navy trouser suit comes from, on loan, I have to add. She's added a fab pop of colour with her phone bag and courts to finish the look off. See more from her on <a href="https://overthehilda.ie/" target="_blank">Over The Hilda blog</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcNoh1SHLXVpMzmdAogFbq0jesoywP_blk3pEiq27mQp8HmTZIrw8Vt8KQie78fnJLLAD6gfgKJXOg7joudoP56etvHiJpC0Qbz7d4EhQIhqGTjCEvg0f-0cpy9RgX0PdbQTp9ZlY98R-CR2VomV8lV9iIHwDkUsrwgIPgVtLLviSCZRjcM-JGGndD44/s4656/P1000601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4656" data-original-width="3547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcNoh1SHLXVpMzmdAogFbq0jesoywP_blk3pEiq27mQp8HmTZIrw8Vt8KQie78fnJLLAD6gfgKJXOg7joudoP56etvHiJpC0Qbz7d4EhQIhqGTjCEvg0f-0cpy9RgX0PdbQTp9ZlY98R-CR2VomV8lV9iIHwDkUsrwgIPgVtLLviSCZRjcM-JGGndD44/s16000/P1000601.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm bubbling over with excitement about this fabulous co-ord that I bought months ago when I was in Taunton. I found it in Primark where this beautiful pink and orange tweed suit was in the summer sale. The jacket was £20 and the lined shorts only £14 - I honestly couldn't believe my luck! The orange lining gives the ensemble a luxe look not normally associated with Primark. I'm a huge advocate of savvy shopping, of rooting about in the most unlikely of shops to find stylish tailoring like this. Vintage and charity shops are other obvious places not to be overlooked, especially as we're still in <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/" target="_blank">Second Hand September</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvjFn0QCyzrk7t8U54ev3v3AIL3j3mOATsmDMoZnAagHtMYdG9foKvEi2r6f0KqQ5OoI2zLbBjARGSDlJ4PNAfG-SVx2CvPrqzUIQoL3Z_jlEPnEXQAkOF8oGnRBXx_Yu7kPjqeEALA571olEp3IlC0FML3Xfn8AJOgi5nfdYF02t8E-zg5HenV10jFE/s4896/P1000637.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvjFn0QCyzrk7t8U54ev3v3AIL3j3mOATsmDMoZnAagHtMYdG9foKvEi2r6f0KqQ5OoI2zLbBjARGSDlJ4PNAfG-SVx2CvPrqzUIQoL3Z_jlEPnEXQAkOF8oGnRBXx_Yu7kPjqeEALA571olEp3IlC0FML3Xfn8AJOgi5nfdYF02t8E-zg5HenV10jFE/s16000/P1000637.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Of course, not everyone would agree that a 65 year old woman ought to be wearing shorts to work, but I'd respond by saying that coloured tights in a good denier can help to carry this look off. I've bought 80 denier pink tights as another option and will showcase these within the next month or so. These sizzling orange tights are from my favourite Penzance haunt, Number 36 boutique. The orange leather ankle boots were a purchase from ASOS in the spring.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnrYLgIIwSDT19JKmWhMiyO6zbUXQ5Fpug5RO_Az322SlN9ctE2ZySs0OEWHCoS7PNTr4zFr4DwJvY0M9_TNJbtAWEA3obkNCSde5wrmYBg915yae7FhhrZaDhDpvt2QfiNwaHflaYEgQ4lzAkW2dcCmq5_OVPGlmFy8ZBerGPlYiNDt9dHHrlqFkJfU/s4896/P1000655.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnrYLgIIwSDT19JKmWhMiyO6zbUXQ5Fpug5RO_Az322SlN9ctE2ZySs0OEWHCoS7PNTr4zFr4DwJvY0M9_TNJbtAWEA3obkNCSde5wrmYBg915yae7FhhrZaDhDpvt2QfiNwaHflaYEgQ4lzAkW2dcCmq5_OVPGlmFy8ZBerGPlYiNDt9dHHrlqFkJfU/s16000/P1000655.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">My new orange handbag is from Oliver Bonas and is called <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/emma-geometric-east-to-west-orange-tote-bag-341748#selection.color=2011" target="_blank">Emma East to West</a>. Not only is it all kinds of fabulous in colour with these multicolour straps, but if you follow the link you'll see that inside is a detachable clutch in a contrasting green along with another detachable zipped wallet too. I bought this recently when I was marooned in Paddington Station for 15 hours during train disruptions as Sash and I tried to travel back to Penzance. It was a little ray of sunshine on what was a very dark and stressful day.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWz7QrihwFrmlk4Kx5zB5Qxj5-jz86JFhkLlhV1d6YapqSPGQRJlJYJapfdcwXTKd3HkEBmYRJstVVU3YtYHueSW3I67nNZH_zb01G9709KGvvrxGle-E5uE4yfr5pkR_ZpeKwcUB7bbK7jfhN7LWMXdvo8L46jZQsBq_FpIb2HhwSMBDaMqX2hdgQ8M/s4896/P1000633.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWz7QrihwFrmlk4Kx5zB5Qxj5-jz86JFhkLlhV1d6YapqSPGQRJlJYJapfdcwXTKd3HkEBmYRJstVVU3YtYHueSW3I67nNZH_zb01G9709KGvvrxGle-E5uE4yfr5pkR_ZpeKwcUB7bbK7jfhN7LWMXdvo8L46jZQsBq_FpIb2HhwSMBDaMqX2hdgQ8M/s16000/P1000633.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />My shirt is second hand, the brand is Lands End, and was a charity shop find many moons ago although this is the first time I've worn it, but hey, doesn't it work well? I'm always happy to add a bit of fun with pattern play. The leather belt was also a charity shop buy as were the rings.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcn8_Pn5Rh6Lj2GBDY46ok96HO6acr-sDh1469TQw_9okANLroiRtUhH8amkqYzAgtwQ9nk-iWBjVS6G67rBskcQ4ZKVniFsukzThem7GKH1ZaLi7XOsR3vMUntz1w_Y4AYCPHsDjMno1Wq7BaOanynZV_nDGJ5Ccbh8-et0lscY3dliLdH12XaeGHFk/s4896/P1000635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcn8_Pn5Rh6Lj2GBDY46ok96HO6acr-sDh1469TQw_9okANLroiRtUhH8amkqYzAgtwQ9nk-iWBjVS6G67rBskcQ4ZKVniFsukzThem7GKH1ZaLi7XOsR3vMUntz1w_Y4AYCPHsDjMno1Wq7BaOanynZV_nDGJ5Ccbh8-et0lscY3dliLdH12XaeGHFk/s16000/P1000635.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The gold linked necklace was from Primark a couple of summers ago and my sunglasses are by Quay Australia, not new. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctgzj6YXEWAMKseWXvBPrlQrQYiRayTsKPqPckxRDNDTIX6B-dLGgZXO2OC4WRhTVy3Ob-PzQp9h_PXvzbb1p5Rf6CueAe8hjQ8oqWCAxluCoU-IA68ah2SXFSpcbyo_Bs6SyXVwMcYpDoaYh0CKp1GAARD7SbrflC0jMUyXftpRMQ_IrFArL5bsHQ4c/s4896/P1000642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctgzj6YXEWAMKseWXvBPrlQrQYiRayTsKPqPckxRDNDTIX6B-dLGgZXO2OC4WRhTVy3Ob-PzQp9h_PXvzbb1p5Rf6CueAe8hjQ8oqWCAxluCoU-IA68ah2SXFSpcbyo_Bs6SyXVwMcYpDoaYh0CKp1GAARD7SbrflC0jMUyXftpRMQ_IrFArL5bsHQ4c/s16000/P1000642.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My thanks go to Emily for stepping in as photographer this week. Didn't she do a good job!</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7pWJ_a0IbbRv8KGW-MG5SXZe6SJ9CtKxsGCouH7iWU4OhqjxAxSbNCkX2-NFmaMdG8k5Y-7R6UvVF9-ct_0lt6uL51bkGySopQ9A0VPrskk37jRC0vDGMYOt3dmnafY3Tr5XA9M-CWc7UBbR3lOpV3YRAKRqQ9XMoroRXoSW6GoeaOUHny4LauSiago/s3339/P1000619.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="3339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7pWJ_a0IbbRv8KGW-MG5SXZe6SJ9CtKxsGCouH7iWU4OhqjxAxSbNCkX2-NFmaMdG8k5Y-7R6UvVF9-ct_0lt6uL51bkGySopQ9A0VPrskk37jRC0vDGMYOt3dmnafY3Tr5XA9M-CWc7UBbR3lOpV3YRAKRqQ9XMoroRXoSW6GoeaOUHny4LauSiago/s16000/P1000619.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This month's challenge came at just the right moment for me as the weather is changing and turning more like autumn, therefore making it a legit move to pop on this glorious tweed two piece. I'm so looking forward to wearing this over the next six months and do hope you'll enjoy seeing it often too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Many thanks from us all on this month's style challenge. I do hope our five interpretations of Power Dressing have entertained and maybe even inspired you.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Have a great week!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anna x</span></i></div>
<br /></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-7019074055780182012023-09-20T18:34:00.000+01:002023-09-20T18:34:32.403+01:00The dancing queens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qkQYV-e2WNHK-tJVC4Rwj5Tp0xc4Tm0R7uyNQxIuLLIlDGRdcqV3Syu6VWE1CdaVGgoZflasd1TTTl-edisicF41InWQBvep4ME2kefXPOZduu5-ZLwQe6drNuopCTzDloELyrq0BxQGVH2Dpq1TPRzrfLK7wcouT1OYP1CbDbRliCg_6b5O14GnmEs/s1401/IMG-20230910-WA0056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="1070" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qkQYV-e2WNHK-tJVC4Rwj5Tp0xc4Tm0R7uyNQxIuLLIlDGRdcqV3Syu6VWE1CdaVGgoZflasd1TTTl-edisicF41InWQBvep4ME2kefXPOZduu5-ZLwQe6drNuopCTzDloELyrq0BxQGVH2Dpq1TPRzrfLK7wcouT1OYP1CbDbRliCg_6b5O14GnmEs/s16000/IMG-20230910-WA0056.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and welcome to this mega post covering my week off-island. Thanks for returning to catch up with the fun. So, this is Sasha and I sporting our post-concert glow following an evening of dancing all the way through ABBA Voyage! The whole experience, for any ABBA fan, is amazing and worth every penny. Photos and videos are banned during the show in order to keep the content a surprise for everyone planning to come along. Suffice to say, the website shows the stadium; the dance floor is most definitely the place to be; and you simply have to submit yourself to the ABBA avatars and let them mesmerize and hypnotise you. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdeJLAJGz5SqqZFH_iD2TmrzOJHo8qENtYOGekomwlFs6ZDH6lZjXUaqMvsz7aBWvEAEf8nRDS80wKXKtvP-ibUeRIbE8XfsPFpbjl7dqV5n8hNilIaQ68ft0LfKaQkrG9pb-EMS-1_-obgzZw03Ih07z9cEOfWZYdw7HicvrBdquwjqBlRryt7xIZno/s4896/P1000535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdeJLAJGz5SqqZFH_iD2TmrzOJHo8qENtYOGekomwlFs6ZDH6lZjXUaqMvsz7aBWvEAEf8nRDS80wKXKtvP-ibUeRIbE8XfsPFpbjl7dqV5n8hNilIaQ68ft0LfKaQkrG9pb-EMS-1_-obgzZw03Ih07z9cEOfWZYdw7HicvrBdquwjqBlRryt7xIZno/s16000/P1000535.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The most problematic part of the long weekend was the terrific spell of weather where we struggled with temperatures of 33 degrees. Getting dressed for the concert was challenging despite us having cold showers beforehand.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My trousers were bought from <a href="https://www.shein.co.uk/Double-Crazy-High-Waist-Fringe-Sequin-Flare-Leg-Trousers-p-12593440-cat-1740.html?src_identifier=st%3D7%60sc%3DSequin%20Trousers%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1&src_module=search&src_tab_page_id=page_home1695219536476&attr_ids=27_78-27_379&mallCode=1&imgRatio=3-4" target="_blank">Shein</a> last winter with a view to wearing them over the festive period but somehow that didn't pan out. The sequinned vest was a charity shop find and required a fair bit of repair work, replacing and relocating beads and sequins that were virtually hanging off - this is my favourite type of repair. And the aqau cardi was bought in London many years ago when my friend Ben took me out charity shopping; I paid £7.50 for it and this was its debut!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PGHt3kHZxbb_qqeJKtqeyLY4qdNzQGxVCM4bfe53qqYW9diQ5YYlv71iw99PiegxT8hmfVmtIwy2R_mriH8SA3KaWgtyESa00m1fchFYVAu7d2uXbc-gUcptb5seUJ-ZpWLDlHAQ-fwKQvj-6c1zrgIUzszocDBGbi8B8VexyCVOemOHdZEn-ksG4-c/s4896/P1000530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PGHt3kHZxbb_qqeJKtqeyLY4qdNzQGxVCM4bfe53qqYW9diQ5YYlv71iw99PiegxT8hmfVmtIwy2R_mriH8SA3KaWgtyESa00m1fchFYVAu7d2uXbc-gUcptb5seUJ-ZpWLDlHAQ-fwKQvj-6c1zrgIUzszocDBGbi8B8VexyCVOemOHdZEn-ksG4-c/s16000/P1000530.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I bought this tiny blush glitter bag from Vinted earlier on in the summer as I was planning my outfit. It was just big enough to house my phone, lipstick and hairbrush. I wanted an across the body bag to wear while dancing and this worked beautifully.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcScbw_DxwhgMmHDcJx8kIHHDQVGP5dDeXrPg2zHUVNU1rI2FGimHG5hHsBQmfdohqKlLeCmFFbybiZpuVOqhDHZQzb8Y8OObSXU2aCTX_NApNIlsD4aWvdPh-_x64p3XHGHR9Rbj2Bo7lYGyUeYn0HunpEfvhKUmNmEkQHjmqRNihxDzFW046sSHPW0/s1333/IMG-20230910-WA0030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcScbw_DxwhgMmHDcJx8kIHHDQVGP5dDeXrPg2zHUVNU1rI2FGimHG5hHsBQmfdohqKlLeCmFFbybiZpuVOqhDHZQzb8Y8OObSXU2aCTX_NApNIlsD4aWvdPh-_x64p3XHGHR9Rbj2Bo7lYGyUeYn0HunpEfvhKUmNmEkQHjmqRNihxDzFW046sSHPW0/s16000/IMG-20230910-WA0030.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">5pm on Saturday evening and we were still blasted by the extreme heat before we even set off. It took us an hour to cross London on the underground and Docklands Light Railway by which time it was all a bit hot and sticky. We checked in at the venue and sat outside in the early evening sunshine to enjoy the stream of fans arriving in their finery.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJ1D9Il9NgpK4zW5iSFh1t-VwXchx2Av8PLXxHrhxNCq8BkdiszajnUYnIEMX-CHUkCoCN0olwv5yj2xsVuSMkclDMgwmacvYcf4cRvTCE37FmT4ILSMU7L9W2iIeAACXD4X7vle6OpSyTDGBmSxyu-cHnXtSOrhnCYh_McqCsO8t4aAMn7QzTvv8avI/s1467/IMG-20230910-WA0049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJ1D9Il9NgpK4zW5iSFh1t-VwXchx2Av8PLXxHrhxNCq8BkdiszajnUYnIEMX-CHUkCoCN0olwv5yj2xsVuSMkclDMgwmacvYcf4cRvTCE37FmT4ILSMU7L9W2iIeAACXD4X7vle6OpSyTDGBmSxyu-cHnXtSOrhnCYh_McqCsO8t4aAMn7QzTvv8avI/s16000/IMG-20230910-WA0049.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />There was a great deal of mutual appreciation for all the efforts that the party-goers had made. These guys were greeted with cheers and applause as they entered and we all wanted photos of them! Without sounding too corny, the love flowed and compliments passed from stranger to stranger in a wonderfully uninhibited way. ABBA was our common bond and we were all amongst friends. I reveled in it and was completely in my element. After a few Mojitos, Sash was ready to immerse herself too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQn0o_b4yWi3D5p9PraYgkjJcvu6jpsl5K_31rGnqQpp0MQtKLiF7Q55iNUhRcHS2nZ66g64bKFOdJTlfFWS-9XIpFoymV7JE9IIVQyIrc7ILPxYt56IlMRj_YrJ_hNqi6dftDpqfSbekL8-W5nAKxnE2xlZqigUecJs4i76dS1eFQbOWyakWa37EJU/s3264/IMG-20230909-WA0007.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQn0o_b4yWi3D5p9PraYgkjJcvu6jpsl5K_31rGnqQpp0MQtKLiF7Q55iNUhRcHS2nZ66g64bKFOdJTlfFWS-9XIpFoymV7JE9IIVQyIrc7ILPxYt56IlMRj_YrJ_hNqi6dftDpqfSbekL8-W5nAKxnE2xlZqigUecJs4i76dS1eFQbOWyakWa37EJU/s16000/IMG-20230909-WA0007.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">An aside here - this was the photo that made us decide I needed a new phone - check out the blurry quality! I've since bought a Google Pixel 7 and hope to showcase the resulting photos soon. Earlier on that day Sasha had decided that she ought to capture all images for the evening, thank goodness!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3VQX3zUv9Cq3PKfImPgBXsDC4Nzp8oYFvTmv7zQ8jHsxwUdGA5znwacu19zyk2Z4ngVtlJuZ4uxtcKWMWT8nJj-JLzR2dwGtanK2thBPCgsjyGoKG_pgUUaEOfG7hHOeyzM2-_SO9IhxfvdoMtN9AeRl-pEMkMrhagGXnu6qvYpESPiLhG-13KgwYI0/s1379/IMG-20230910-WA0051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="1190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3VQX3zUv9Cq3PKfImPgBXsDC4Nzp8oYFvTmv7zQ8jHsxwUdGA5znwacu19zyk2Z4ngVtlJuZ4uxtcKWMWT8nJj-JLzR2dwGtanK2thBPCgsjyGoKG_pgUUaEOfG7hHOeyzM2-_SO9IhxfvdoMtN9AeRl-pEMkMrhagGXnu6qvYpESPiLhG-13KgwYI0/s16000/IMG-20230910-WA0051.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And here we go, off into the arena. The screens are huge, the volume is LOUD and everyone, simply everyone loses themselves in the ABBA moment. It was blooming awesome!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbH9tN-uQ0mR3VDGxWlXgslRGJhDIqQmvzZOkGaii9EbtW7l-7wbc6465nDn6HcM233ZnkmQxyeu4mCsJK5FEUUITczU3z_o9V_MhWVMI6BB4zGdtZEUI1QaDZkKnn7_6fqI--zPIbYOU5cqFNNVcKYQxT8PxerLgp177i05Wz7KhqDkKrTBsSMmNknA/s1103/IMG-20230910-WA0058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="1051" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbH9tN-uQ0mR3VDGxWlXgslRGJhDIqQmvzZOkGaii9EbtW7l-7wbc6465nDn6HcM233ZnkmQxyeu4mCsJK5FEUUITczU3z_o9V_MhWVMI6BB4zGdtZEUI1QaDZkKnn7_6fqI--zPIbYOU5cqFNNVcKYQxT8PxerLgp177i05Wz7KhqDkKrTBsSMmNknA/s16000/IMG-20230910-WA0058.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">All too soon it was over and we all, as one body, crossed to the tube station. One last photo opportunity for me to show off before my evening was over - Waterloo played in the background and I threw some shapes in my typical shameless manner.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FRGYE93yr5Qcw-SVjRpd0guYC_FdNMAdMlGXRuizT5sQbXGAa1pZuDfpPs1cmooy-ngfUHa1659lnc8p_Ef9nelA5Y2o3r52WLZm-TPxjzKnyXhHebdkgvjennfz7PjaxXz70TpxGzt22T3lM8mNfbMMjYM44P0i1XYDzu6F2oPVlEQ2iLyTXzJ2rYc/s3432/IMG_20230910_065258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3432" data-original-width="3120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FRGYE93yr5Qcw-SVjRpd0guYC_FdNMAdMlGXRuizT5sQbXGAa1pZuDfpPs1cmooy-ngfUHa1659lnc8p_Ef9nelA5Y2o3r52WLZm-TPxjzKnyXhHebdkgvjennfz7PjaxXz70TpxGzt22T3lM8mNfbMMjYM44P0i1XYDzu6F2oPVlEQ2iLyTXzJ2rYc/s16000/IMG_20230910_065258.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">They say every picture tells a story and these boots will be my forever memento of the evening. I wore them for six long hours, up and down the stairs on the Tube as well as being a #dancingqueen all night long. My sister urged me to keep them as they're part of my fashion history and pretty iconic too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">By Monday morning Sash was on the boat back to the islands and I had been delivered to my sisters awaiting me in Hayle. A quick shower, some breakfast and we were ready for some sightseeing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFE7RbpQmTM6_kwyb4s9lM5CAkhjS1hZdM-PYmbHC9pY4pRHAWefHzJ-xraj8OiyHZ2a598e3-R-HB-b3KAUbYR0g8hpAPwskz-Nlt5ED4IKKiiELyMg9kXC4dKuUbXRpdQWVGdwbQNGybwWqzIj6vdLcVWZDF59x49G4lSfV8jsmhqkJTgLWZKWfQtg/s4547/P1000555%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3410" data-original-width="4547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFE7RbpQmTM6_kwyb4s9lM5CAkhjS1hZdM-PYmbHC9pY4pRHAWefHzJ-xraj8OiyHZ2a598e3-R-HB-b3KAUbYR0g8hpAPwskz-Nlt5ED4IKKiiELyMg9kXC4dKuUbXRpdQWVGdwbQNGybwWqzIj6vdLcVWZDF59x49G4lSfV8jsmhqkJTgLWZKWfQtg/s16000/P1000555%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">On the left is Sandra the eldest of us and Dianne is the middle sister. I think it's five years since we've all been together. Sandra lives on Orkney and Dianne in St Andrews, so we're not exactly neighbours. But that makes it all the more special when we do manage have a meet up. My bucket list was to visit the Minnack after 45 years of sailing past the Cornish landmark on the Scillonian and never once setting foot in it. I don't drive therefore it's not an easy task.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uvxPuYSV8aEcowv0qyQrxiQILRWGx339Yd3s2xhlejxM4qgSWj4uFn9L8yXxN5I_WwJHhD3gD52CoD8TBTpBtBrcAzIHPUMeqEo1qcttCNrsKuxYkmVvqTxfv1BGGpT1dw0qFem2OvyeNZlB_hoQFI1WFzcMVqFxFBszr8Ixvr0dtlaoJzKaAeB2a5k/s4896/P1000547%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uvxPuYSV8aEcowv0qyQrxiQILRWGx339Yd3s2xhlejxM4qgSWj4uFn9L8yXxN5I_WwJHhD3gD52CoD8TBTpBtBrcAzIHPUMeqEo1qcttCNrsKuxYkmVvqTxfv1BGGpT1dw0qFem2OvyeNZlB_hoQFI1WFzcMVqFxFBszr8Ixvr0dtlaoJzKaAeB2a5k/s16000/P1000547%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3KeSOGv5OwI6-KV9XG-gb4mGstznm2DT-XJYvMUOb8B4Azl3MCdHaF0QmTGbzGurYr0ULFO3k8kefB3TR2aN8eYiurQFfCrVxl4XNlWrN5B_MXE72NcWQE3Qo6Cd7ndXjjXWB-QewmHJyUwI7HY4rX81QuQNuKWSFfMgukxksgHsVoL5rAAoPH0zepY/s4258/P1000556%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3KeSOGv5OwI6-KV9XG-gb4mGstznm2DT-XJYvMUOb8B4Azl3MCdHaF0QmTGbzGurYr0ULFO3k8kefB3TR2aN8eYiurQFfCrVxl4XNlWrN5B_MXE72NcWQE3Qo6Cd7ndXjjXWB-QewmHJyUwI7HY4rX81QuQNuKWSFfMgukxksgHsVoL5rAAoPH0zepY/s16000/P1000556%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">For the record, Sandra isn't terribly keen on having her photo taken, but tolerated it to humour me. Sandra has recently started a course at Orkney College, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, to complete a BA in Fine Art, a lifelong ambition for her. I hope that when I'm 72 I'll be starting on a new adventure too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQJnWZWK8sbIUTJcrLK-ZyWs9WvKG1ED8PKeD2RoZEhZnCJP2M2Tl9RyV1ub8DfS-fYU9lb035IVS35iGILfR6Mh2dxAbwIoJBEjKwZP9bGK79a14NR-dXZcO9jy_wLxR3KJ5cwvH_zJPBmkHfnqC9iSlV-wCyq_JtRpWShl_seHx9kF15tc4oMTwq4s/s1787/IMG-20230911-WA0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="1511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQJnWZWK8sbIUTJcrLK-ZyWs9WvKG1ED8PKeD2RoZEhZnCJP2M2Tl9RyV1ub8DfS-fYU9lb035IVS35iGILfR6Mh2dxAbwIoJBEjKwZP9bGK79a14NR-dXZcO9jy_wLxR3KJ5cwvH_zJPBmkHfnqC9iSlV-wCyq_JtRpWShl_seHx9kF15tc4oMTwq4s/s16000/IMG-20230911-WA0010.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Second on my bucket list was to create this one for our family album. When we were children our parents took us to John O'Groats for one of these photos. Mine has gone astray but hopefully one of the others will send me a copy (nudge nudge Dianne :-)) Montrose is our home town.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This photo caused much debate later on that evening as to who's now the tallest, who's shrinking the fastest and finally how honest we were in our declared heights, and consequently positions, as young women. Who says you've gotta grow up just because you grow old?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JLfuLWdK-Sg6g0UPcnbZfO5cgZogdPXBoMhzXWNRclDmxxzMHfKD_1mWKnZIKX91b45yGuCXyklE0mK91WIwzYqwlsIVNR-UE0QgGfGJDWtSrzpqqMXlRmj9261-MTCCXU6ZFSFQ-9kFPvnvNH3mwl20tZX2ZIj3plRe6W-BjjOxgHlTe4leGxEdqIU/s4896/P1000563%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JLfuLWdK-Sg6g0UPcnbZfO5cgZogdPXBoMhzXWNRclDmxxzMHfKD_1mWKnZIKX91b45yGuCXyklE0mK91WIwzYqwlsIVNR-UE0QgGfGJDWtSrzpqqMXlRmj9261-MTCCXU6ZFSFQ-9kFPvnvNH3mwl20tZX2ZIj3plRe6W-BjjOxgHlTe4leGxEdqIU/s16000/P1000563%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw4v7iBWJvgvlSyFm67wJ7MoA1lgfCO-4qnUrfIy60zwMaCgwFq0rmm4CFRTchmn9iR7GMmcjWf0jtqBoKh5uiZ4qkeXVpXws7pwnVi35bKh-AVLlekBBbHW_NDT5hpzcFNNIpRFbrcapMdmQWAUA94_eDSU7Xx3DEUz9YdHKmtATPgQQ9kmCVKFk-o4/s4710/P1000562%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3361" data-original-width="4710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw4v7iBWJvgvlSyFm67wJ7MoA1lgfCO-4qnUrfIy60zwMaCgwFq0rmm4CFRTchmn9iR7GMmcjWf0jtqBoKh5uiZ4qkeXVpXws7pwnVi35bKh-AVLlekBBbHW_NDT5hpzcFNNIpRFbrcapMdmQWAUA94_eDSU7Xx3DEUz9YdHKmtATPgQQ9kmCVKFk-o4/s16000/P1000562%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I tried to capture this weird optical illusion where the two rocks in the far distance seem to be floating in mid air. Sandra says there's a proper name for this. Do tell if you know.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">After a well earned cuppa we headed off to Penzance where Dianne wanted to visit my favourite boutique Number 36. I finally got a chance to introduce myself to the manager while my sisters browsed. No purchase for me this time, but Dianne bought some fabulous lime green trousers that have somehow managed to come home with me...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMoW9XNWwPo-frF308VY5ZxX1vbWVVPcnxUeRsrpaq_66aKs5zbX8soQUlikRJD5tDuZwG_WKOC4elzQ2j3m0h1iEb8ER5BsidFBW_K2sGSEC2j5dzt3XhreBGd5_Abfs21tFwQiOhNn1NTEapjQcFRWQMW869BJX-6MS-cCAM8VYomg7O31Yt3UsIiA/s4896/P1000573%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMoW9XNWwPo-frF308VY5ZxX1vbWVVPcnxUeRsrpaq_66aKs5zbX8soQUlikRJD5tDuZwG_WKOC4elzQ2j3m0h1iEb8ER5BsidFBW_K2sGSEC2j5dzt3XhreBGd5_Abfs21tFwQiOhNn1NTEapjQcFRWQMW869BJX-6MS-cCAM8VYomg7O31Yt3UsIiA/s16000/P1000573%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Day two and Sandra's request was to visit the Leach Pottery. None of us had ever been there and what a great immersive experience that proved to be. I'd love to spout some facts to you, but I've still not read my guide. <a href="https://www.leachpottery.com/" target="_blank">See the link here</a> to find out everything from the official website. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQplTQzchJ2XcQIiZd9BBO_LPXm5RKdEPIftww4pCkd61JD5VvLMoPbBZRe_2NX6KP0Ap0pe0UDiqgxEd_0RiGIsUWG3bLi3WYzSGZxpS2mcdCyiasnP00mDTylMeOn2DeBYS4GwFSeNb68bt0Uur4-qsqKLaOXNB1oElZ8SeFLwqDbDu6DcrQTBGIbI/s4896/P1000564%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQplTQzchJ2XcQIiZd9BBO_LPXm5RKdEPIftww4pCkd61JD5VvLMoPbBZRe_2NX6KP0Ap0pe0UDiqgxEd_0RiGIsUWG3bLi3WYzSGZxpS2mcdCyiasnP00mDTylMeOn2DeBYS4GwFSeNb68bt0Uur4-qsqKLaOXNB1oElZ8SeFLwqDbDu6DcrQTBGIbI/s16000/P1000564%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRI-1GiKQ-pMO3pGtGiqO4qxn7b8Qj9iM5m3K5_wGrqOFRLx3-lwqfhvkQMWtTOkHxrZNtwVkbXA7DIJs3atKmZEHPE0FeF14C4eKniy7lTRAt2JqJpP7q_kqd8XAPH1Nwoi7JcPy1x45-kFzazy0XVwusJe5a_qMZaauF67LXts85VoDoEdNGVysyzPs/s4896/P1000566%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRI-1GiKQ-pMO3pGtGiqO4qxn7b8Qj9iM5m3K5_wGrqOFRLx3-lwqfhvkQMWtTOkHxrZNtwVkbXA7DIJs3atKmZEHPE0FeF14C4eKniy7lTRAt2JqJpP7q_kqd8XAPH1Nwoi7JcPy1x45-kFzazy0XVwusJe5a_qMZaauF67LXts85VoDoEdNGVysyzPs/s16000/P1000566%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqxUIz_S_TT7lNlqZOihmPO9KX6xWOFOPAG-9hXuPF6PpxgQcIORhIun9D54I5X5RmohlKLW6zrKRtuj7Oadys8XjifxrUToGCHMOMZwDN6M-uoc45aK_00aHPej91e2b14THY8kiXoIhkBtD0toGU7d5p-uJPNtzJVJ_hsh9PlEFktmZNEXjlrGPteI/s4896/P1000567%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqxUIz_S_TT7lNlqZOihmPO9KX6xWOFOPAG-9hXuPF6PpxgQcIORhIun9D54I5X5RmohlKLW6zrKRtuj7Oadys8XjifxrUToGCHMOMZwDN6M-uoc45aK_00aHPej91e2b14THY8kiXoIhkBtD0toGU7d5p-uJPNtzJVJ_hsh9PlEFktmZNEXjlrGPteI/s16000/P1000567%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_lwtGYjcPIWi0Nbb9L_AWuNjE8IFowTuO3mgBsav7NPUImGpTMeyf-yEiVMDK_sUUevdncXf3yjjvD2OiwfLiHRldtzMA2TdNKeJegDC2tmIdqNsbTfJg2EBuzsS2tDZ1WVgacQsbm_uA32VVkmrgJAAN5lZ1ac95k36LKuUj23x73xBRnytA1ZDR58/s4896/P1000571%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_lwtGYjcPIWi0Nbb9L_AWuNjE8IFowTuO3mgBsav7NPUImGpTMeyf-yEiVMDK_sUUevdncXf3yjjvD2OiwfLiHRldtzMA2TdNKeJegDC2tmIdqNsbTfJg2EBuzsS2tDZ1WVgacQsbm_uA32VVkmrgJAAN5lZ1ac95k36LKuUj23x73xBRnytA1ZDR58/s16000/P1000571%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The museum and shop are open to the public and at the rear runs the pottery which offers the opportunity to work alongside the Leach potters and learn their craft. My dear friend Fiona took herself off there last year for a week resulting in her pots evolving in form, finish and style, and selling out very quickly both with us and at our local Makers Market. We met potter and shop Manager Joanna Wason who was a mine of information about the history of the pottery as well as being author of <a href="https://www.leachpottery.com/books-dvds-sale/janet-leach-potter" target="_blank">Janet Leach : Potter</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtv31joMFTaFJIUTbSy78b65pNn2Y6Bnk8ptHv1ZGZeik52f6Djr2gESOo0ThYEkDlOlrf2nw1cWd0astQ48KpMy6sz0Nx302YGc04Xqrf6HEpg8yWy2EMrIuDG7bcLu_QUGQ5Ob-JvdeGePiTm3mw_Y67UtMbVHcmQInmB4_LiD2UfazbSW0i0e4pV8/s1600/IMG-20230912-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtv31joMFTaFJIUTbSy78b65pNn2Y6Bnk8ptHv1ZGZeik52f6Djr2gESOo0ThYEkDlOlrf2nw1cWd0astQ48KpMy6sz0Nx302YGc04Xqrf6HEpg8yWy2EMrIuDG7bcLu_QUGQ5Ob-JvdeGePiTm3mw_Y67UtMbVHcmQInmB4_LiD2UfazbSW0i0e4pV8/s16000/IMG-20230912-WA0003.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6Ayd3p1wPuhKEkmni1jmOSuzoLLeyMByGyrE6oKqLCFcNLJsXRniGHzhei8kKtFq7BxJJrra0vWE0ard7HNinG16OpXVT1ucKLQ1lfWp5JeQWbmuiCRaAd4m7tP29Zny5JAac8Sd6Pqy89aKmseg2230dg-k7qYItJI8TZcIlitfHboDoRUl0iwV0ZQ/s1600/IMG-20230912-WA0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6Ayd3p1wPuhKEkmni1jmOSuzoLLeyMByGyrE6oKqLCFcNLJsXRniGHzhei8kKtFq7BxJJrra0vWE0ard7HNinG16OpXVT1ucKLQ1lfWp5JeQWbmuiCRaAd4m7tP29Zny5JAac8Sd6Pqy89aKmseg2230dg-k7qYItJI8TZcIlitfHboDoRUl0iwV0ZQ/s16000/IMG-20230912-WA0002.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A cuppa with a view of St Ives was next on our agenda lending itself to the perfect people watching vantage point. The dog to people ratio was quite high, although not apparent in either photo. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5OOqQMVnyLTG9L9N63rL31zVBejaQm4IIhr8YNbRkmzczUF-krCQZDfdBKodvmbcEhBtqskQQG12Owb_qLCN5qXhjDXfLF8R7gbK30E7e0utmO9M9F7P-DnnvTigDBu53XZ1LDqIcaWAneNdl2CCtVJNxXpLRZQh6vOFE7TLPmKaC-gLmkq4lquvW0Q/s4844/P1000586%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="4844" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5OOqQMVnyLTG9L9N63rL31zVBejaQm4IIhr8YNbRkmzczUF-krCQZDfdBKodvmbcEhBtqskQQG12Owb_qLCN5qXhjDXfLF8R7gbK30E7e0utmO9M9F7P-DnnvTigDBu53XZ1LDqIcaWAneNdl2CCtVJNxXpLRZQh6vOFE7TLPmKaC-gLmkq4lquvW0Q/s16000/P1000586%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The final quest of the day was to find the grave of renowned artist Alfred Wallis who died a pauper and was saved from a pauper's grave by the St Ives art community who paid for a fitting resting place for him</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, in the graveyard </span><span style="font-family: arial;">overl</span><span style="font-family: arial;">ooking Porthmeor Beach. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9euTDcz9UUhen_YEqfCDIFjzzSLy5AQLirt7p_eyEw2URr8s6DwdfxH-9-zy6Iq8BlfxTnBqy5Un4e6HiDHtupIE5woroj58AzKCGLxdf-aSv_gSNN4H54YHekaYCYnvi6xH9CkBLh-s2OtqrxiDQVJsKDFjnRSwCh3XFmgKOtbSY4yTM_2m8gKrM8uA/s4760/P1000593%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4760" data-original-width="3530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9euTDcz9UUhen_YEqfCDIFjzzSLy5AQLirt7p_eyEw2URr8s6DwdfxH-9-zy6Iq8BlfxTnBqy5Un4e6HiDHtupIE5woroj58AzKCGLxdf-aSv_gSNN4H54YHekaYCYnvi6xH9CkBLh-s2OtqrxiDQVJsKDFjnRSwCh3XFmgKOtbSY4yTM_2m8gKrM8uA/s16000/P1000593%20-%20Copy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q26cRj7CltlAbThDKue97P5EdvTsdy1QQap9A8W3rMlxeIYseYvhwsjkScq0YfnXw9HUJLy_KlerAvSlD2efnMpIwIFNBltON03KPCQAo6t9FhjnlXdi_rbD37PTApdx7p0HEW57FtHyd_eY6_MF1gEZ8q-D-zqEQqvWt2-Bmf2byE573mQRKyiGBzw/s4896/P1000594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q26cRj7CltlAbThDKue97P5EdvTsdy1QQap9A8W3rMlxeIYseYvhwsjkScq0YfnXw9HUJLy_KlerAvSlD2efnMpIwIFNBltON03KPCQAo6t9FhjnlXdi_rbD37PTApdx7p0HEW57FtHyd_eY6_MF1gEZ8q-D-zqEQqvWt2-Bmf2byE573mQRKyiGBzw/s16000/P1000594.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And that winds up my trip away. Ironically I picked up a bug on my way home and have spent the past week in haze of sweats and urgent trips to the loo. Drinks and naps have aided my recovery as well as the mere passage of both time and dreaded bug through my system. Today, a week later, is my first day of getting dressed so I must be feeling better and this too, to write to you with my mega post, has to be a good sign!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Do please leave me a comment if you've enjoyed the post, the photos or just my rambling on. I'm always delighted to read your feedback.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Monday heralds the next installment of our Age Not Style feature so do please swing by if you get a moment and in the meantime, have a lovely weekend!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Anna x</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div></div>Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-27974082790487627742023-09-04T15:40:00.001+01:002023-09-05T06:49:30.911+01:00Vintage frock goes out to dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKe6WDR5LibXSipoSgTjJF5BjSayPJRIUVgB5Dx8jBPuzF8lGqKkhse2Z3pdc03W3PgfqNLc3bzd6osluuh9c2imwZHSLh9FX-z7NU2nFEqvzoQqyNJH66WTJRRjUAGMmAxXULryZsFTAo3-cb84vUvADSHiRFDu5mUnB5hdVH2KJWXRbAXRazKfo0A8/s3064/IMG_20230828_180517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKe6WDR5LibXSipoSgTjJF5BjSayPJRIUVgB5Dx8jBPuzF8lGqKkhse2Z3pdc03W3PgfqNLc3bzd6osluuh9c2imwZHSLh9FX-z7NU2nFEqvzoQqyNJH66WTJRRjUAGMmAxXULryZsFTAo3-cb84vUvADSHiRFDu5mUnB5hdVH2KJWXRbAXRazKfo0A8/s16000/IMG_20230828_180517.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there and thanks for dropping by. As promised, here's some pics of our staff outing where I was joined by Emily (centre) and Mel for our dinner at the Ruin Beach Cafe last week. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrYuNVWFrkPcws-bHFwlHU74WLFs9N7DmLjDazmpwpInzK4QhUXMhZeG5WAavlIq5vTu_WPV9Gerdwxr23FP5N3_YZEjEhQ5cpB263NBe-0IrQ3YY-Z3222TJ8n66H3Z4_o3kkiJvSZiBlUVrxF0rmfsAq-oUBEdyL8C0l6B8U-x6DjcX5hrCiHkULSs/s3813/IMG_20230828_180549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3813" data-original-width="2860" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrYuNVWFrkPcws-bHFwlHU74WLFs9N7DmLjDazmpwpInzK4QhUXMhZeG5WAavlIq5vTu_WPV9Gerdwxr23FP5N3_YZEjEhQ5cpB263NBe-0IrQ3YY-Z3222TJ8n66H3Z4_o3kkiJvSZiBlUVrxF0rmfsAq-oUBEdyL8C0l6B8U-x6DjcX5hrCiHkULSs/s16000/IMG_20230828_180549.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Emily has worked in the gallery for the past two years as my admin girl. It's probably no surprise to you to learn that in a previous life she was a catwalk model after being approached as a teenager, continuing for three years before moving on. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXFf6AUD-vQkenMCOGfofftpJWlylUHSyZpYWxJw4E3QHkbo2IMDfW7AHH1q86cw0SmdH338Kub3Pyc57t6ZDnW9mf9lnf_dgoW2SVESxviXzgy9aFD8oN82DsXuH3PqQVBErWLVUYIyBQwk_LRlM5q26-JWIVMcT7r2gmbrSqeAc7MP3AFoE-0TcOWg/s4160/IMG_20230826_201606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXFf6AUD-vQkenMCOGfofftpJWlylUHSyZpYWxJw4E3QHkbo2IMDfW7AHH1q86cw0SmdH338Kub3Pyc57t6ZDnW9mf9lnf_dgoW2SVESxviXzgy9aFD8oN82DsXuH3PqQVBErWLVUYIyBQwk_LRlM5q26-JWIVMcT7r2gmbrSqeAc7MP3AFoE-0TcOWg/s16000/IMG_20230826_201606.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mel and her boyfriend Pete have lived on Tresco for a couple of years making it their base while they've been touring Europe. They come from New Zealand, land of the travellers, and have just left Tresco for another jaunt abroad. Next year Canada beckons them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXfupDBoRxnf42Bh_NS2NJJuNV1loPKN2coEN9y_W4HesIM19mKEOR64Rm3HC8TIainQWT7-hRDp7npiSAG029MCK9nNEWWrhPsQqqRd9PalwGVQ3ybyB0O_miaug_QzaglS9RHBDz5AE14WKCrEwAhn3vUfweqS9tYMStppw3_Jr8RjtG_3GeSFfJV4/s4160/IMG_20230826_200212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXfupDBoRxnf42Bh_NS2NJJuNV1loPKN2coEN9y_W4HesIM19mKEOR64Rm3HC8TIainQWT7-hRDp7npiSAG029MCK9nNEWWrhPsQqqRd9PalwGVQ3ybyB0O_miaug_QzaglS9RHBDz5AE14WKCrEwAhn3vUfweqS9tYMStppw3_Jr8RjtG_3GeSFfJV4/s16000/IMG_20230826_200212.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This was the view from our table for our lovely dinner . </div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREbeffy7HtzRHJUwGVMzHcimXA7mNg3DrpYl85kybH7W_gHqsBhxEx-EwyH8Ys0xegLbKh-BwCBeZHBODxYv9YxzoJ2GEZ_CurPDVfm0joJZ3cj_bkc6CgFY_ii_YZ3_X5olBnHkVLzraUBfRJDw4bHspixzlb9hVnBaXW_DJz3ulTIC7ringGlcaY-I/s4896/P1000468.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREbeffy7HtzRHJUwGVMzHcimXA7mNg3DrpYl85kybH7W_gHqsBhxEx-EwyH8Ys0xegLbKh-BwCBeZHBODxYv9YxzoJ2GEZ_CurPDVfm0joJZ3cj_bkc6CgFY_ii_YZ3_X5olBnHkVLzraUBfRJDw4bHspixzlb9hVnBaXW_DJz3ulTIC7ringGlcaY-I/s16000/P1000468.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The photos are a tale of two halves. This and the following were taken by my daughter before I met up with the girls and as you can see, I had the prettiest pair of shoes on (old from Primark) to match my vintage dress. I had teetered up to the top of the hill where she and I met, and afterwards decided that I ought to carry my shoes to the venue and wear something more practical, hence the first photo shows me in red cowboy boots. In the flurry of changing footwear and reapplying lipstick I somehow managed to leave my shoes behind!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dTvbT14HGxyHGi6lXuC691z_Pn6ME8mxlivQsZxvajEXTYkS0GLVjq6wM-bffU_gdMN2PpXF9Ok-GPf91F3ZOalbyadiT5YY5WoBpKKEFqVyHLZdRO6cCwF3mGFXUZoZCswI_2MrhFiIDfp2WJs37x7ubjF1xDBUk13h4ywqQX8iCdzXQtFpHEr-1sw/s4541/P1000454.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4541" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dTvbT14HGxyHGi6lXuC691z_Pn6ME8mxlivQsZxvajEXTYkS0GLVjq6wM-bffU_gdMN2PpXF9Ok-GPf91F3ZOalbyadiT5YY5WoBpKKEFqVyHLZdRO6cCwF3mGFXUZoZCswI_2MrhFiIDfp2WJs37x7ubjF1xDBUk13h4ywqQX8iCdzXQtFpHEr-1sw/s16000/P1000454.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added my very old green Benetton jeans jacket to the floaty frock along with my orange stretch belt. I've had this dress for some time now, but it was only recently that I decided to customise it by adding some silk flowers to the skirt. If I ever stop working then this customising of old clothes would be my ideal past time. Upcycling unwanted items and turning them into unique pieces would be a great environmental and creative project.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnwOd02g9WM33JE5wK25BEhgAvh88nrIyE1SNKQAVHgQVIsanBJ-FumBz72Wkq1DjqLaTOlkysxH4w-X5Sve0qEOGFJoQXDYwncZvVm1Hme47RszXl4rPJTd89iMSLXP_bRAeJbNfsJTN_bRcZLNUcVkEN8-4AoKVzRSMjl0W88bRKElRjwst5Ca4rnU/s4896/P1000482.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnwOd02g9WM33JE5wK25BEhgAvh88nrIyE1SNKQAVHgQVIsanBJ-FumBz72Wkq1DjqLaTOlkysxH4w-X5Sve0qEOGFJoQXDYwncZvVm1Hme47RszXl4rPJTd89iMSLXP_bRAeJbNfsJTN_bRcZLNUcVkEN8-4AoKVzRSMjl0W88bRKElRjwst5Ca4rnU/s16000/P1000482.JPG" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The dress was much admired and I must admit it felt gloriously feminine to waft about in this gauzy frock for an evening out. I'm not much of a party girl, but it was so good to cross the island and enjoy great food in an idyllic setting. We really had a super time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AXglWq7M3EFYXpaG3YrDYtF7KimXhb7oxNGzItoU_bMjnADjTXE-Mt-k54PilgPHpXUdi9GQg4wWZ98iHMO3KinbE_8Pde5iyC-ZNKmz8dUs4AuLsaabGmAkS_vWMiE7kf3WeHm4Yo6X3o4GZZTfxdsJBHPKYBuFoUjABSiMWpGzKTdKlj88xWSaY2I/s4896/P1000463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AXglWq7M3EFYXpaG3YrDYtF7KimXhb7oxNGzItoU_bMjnADjTXE-Mt-k54PilgPHpXUdi9GQg4wWZ98iHMO3KinbE_8Pde5iyC-ZNKmz8dUs4AuLsaabGmAkS_vWMiE7kf3WeHm4Yo6X3o4GZZTfxdsJBHPKYBuFoUjABSiMWpGzKTdKlj88xWSaY2I/s16000/P1000463.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />My fab leather handbag was a vintage find many years ago when I was on holiday in Ireland. Red and green aren't the easiest of colours to weave into an outfit so this was the perfect opportunity to give it an airing. My rings are all old, not charity shopped for a change, but various gold rings plus my engagement ring bought by my husband over the years.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKtKWJO3hH_7GsOEeR00qRFR-wSBzj22ag_1DhJKjTra-Bx2e2vOueOerS-UmI1uLvfMTCeCC9M_lNlneSjtEiGHQtwdPAbLeASQybJHkmG9y9JkUhFHSGiSFr5mjy5j7OJyRtOph8sBJv4FG6KO8mN_jpOjx_gJ_VQYbI88tDyX1tdiX6micWW5DjWE/s4565/P1000465.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4565" data-original-width="3236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKtKWJO3hH_7GsOEeR00qRFR-wSBzj22ag_1DhJKjTra-Bx2e2vOueOerS-UmI1uLvfMTCeCC9M_lNlneSjtEiGHQtwdPAbLeASQybJHkmG9y9JkUhFHSGiSFr5mjy5j7OJyRtOph8sBJv4FG6KO8mN_jpOjx_gJ_VQYbI88tDyX1tdiX6micWW5DjWE/s16000/P1000465.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The gold floral necklace is also very old, a purchase from Gallery Tresco when we used to stock Magpie Vintage jewellery. The jury's out as to whether it was too much for this summer look, but hey, that's what I wore! Sunglasses are by Radley London.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdZZzkmd_kFhAcJUkiU7JwY1L0Q74KJ17ezWlCPHdA0UzHERf97nQp4KAy00Ab3J8sAGnfG9v14ZwPQV-_inXGBuxeE6sm2Vb6XwES-Y1_pBN5d02tJh1Ud0Q_NsK-fZyTAb81zzS_M6Klu7uZ90_ilhxSi0ld1ZWrK0OAIZmht28nO5CfDS1JaVM7x4/s4896/P1000478.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdZZzkmd_kFhAcJUkiU7JwY1L0Q74KJ17ezWlCPHdA0UzHERf97nQp4KAy00Ab3J8sAGnfG9v14ZwPQV-_inXGBuxeE6sm2Vb6XwES-Y1_pBN5d02tJh1Ud0Q_NsK-fZyTAb81zzS_M6Klu7uZ90_ilhxSi0ld1ZWrK0OAIZmht28nO5CfDS1JaVM7x4/s16000/P1000478.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I go away on holiday later this week so will be off-grid for a wee while. I'm going to spend time with family and will be back with all the news soon. Until then, look after yourself!</span></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6cd2c3; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Anna x</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
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