I love this print, it's rich and opulent, and the perfect colourway for me too. |
These brogues don't come out often so it's great to have a new outfit that needs them. |
I love this print, it's rich and opulent, and the perfect colourway for me too. |
These brogues don't come out often so it's great to have a new outfit that needs them. |
An empty playground and lots of tiny toys willing me on to channel my inner child. |
I know this is designed for four, but if I could just catch my balance... |
A quick whizz around the pole... |
It's not so easy to steer like this. |
And this is when the school teacher was passing by with the children - just actin' natural. |
Your chariot awaits madam, was what I thought, but I nearly got wedged in the teeny, tiny seat! |
One final whizz around the pole before I go. |
My new Michael Kors jacket is having it's first outing. |
Sunshine and blue sky. Why it's enough to make you believe that spring has sprung. |
The MK jacket was a find in the Truro branch of TK Maxx last month. It's so heavy thanks to all of these studs that I had to post it home in case it pushed my luggage allowance over the limit. The leather look skirt was from the same shopping session, but I didn't really buy them as an outfit at the time. I thought they would be too rock an' roll to be worn at the same time, but when I pulled out this baby pink cashmere sweater the whole thing came together like a dream. Seemingly the look I stumbled across by chance is called Soft Rock as I've just seen in the SS16 edition of Vogue. As I've said before, I'm not a huge follower of trends, but I do like to treat myself to a women's magazine from time to time to see what's afoot fashion wise. I can see I might have more fun playing about with this new style clash. Leather jeans with a bit of lace or a ruffled shirt perhaps...
Jacket: Michael Kors (TK Maxx). Skirt: Green Envelope Los Angeles (TK Maxx). Sweater: M&S (charity shop). Brogues: H&M. Tights: Primark. Bag: Primark. Sunglasses: Quay Australia. Necklace: Noel. Watch: Michael Kors. Bangle: Kate Spade New York. Rings: charity shop. Linking with Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb Patti of Not Dead Yet Style Jess of Elegantly Dressed and Stylish |
Early morning photo shoot before I head off to work. |
The camera is propped on my garden wall while I dodge across the road to do a bit of posing. Quite funny as the morning rush hour (well eight bikes and two buggies) was in full flow.
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Trying to look nonchalant whilst a truck goes past. |
OK, and smile! |
The leather is butter soft, the fit is perfect - it would have been a sin not to buy this.
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Yet another of Sasha's handbags. Although I did buy this one for her. Does that make it any better?
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Featuring my new Italian shoes here too. |
And this is me, after a fifteen minute walk from home, enjoying the most spectacular 360 degree view across the entire Isles of Scilly. It's breathtaking stuff. |
This is the genuine wind-swept look, no fans or props required. |
A great spot to sit and stare, to wonder at life. |
The sunshine is at last showing these new trousers off better. These are the ones I recently bought in Palermo as seen here. They're navy and turquoise, pure new wool, quite weighty and yes, would look great with brogues. Jacket: TK Maxx. Trousers: Maggazini Anita. Trainers: Salomon. Top: charity shop. Rings: charity shop. Sunglasses: Quay Australia. I'll finish off today with a look around the islands from this wonderful vantage point. One of the best things about having been away on holiday is coming back to views like these. I think we all need a change of scenery every so often so that we appreciate what we have at home. It helps us return refreshed and able to see things in their true perspective. I'm so lucky to live on this idyllic little island out here in the middle of the Atlantic. |
This is Bishop Rock Lighthouse some seven miles away. |
Can you see it in the far distance? The island across the water is Bryher. |
In the distance to the right is the island of St Agnes and the bigger one to the left is St Mary's, the main island of the group. |
The wooden jetty ahead on Bryher is called Anneka's quay after Anneka Rice who built it in the era of the Challenge Anneka programmes. Do you think I gave her a big enough name check there? |
Straight ahead are the ruins of Blockhouse castle and beyond are the Eastern Islands with St Martin's to the left. For those of you who may wish to learn more about the islands or even plan a visit see here. If you hanker after the big outdoors in a very manageable size these islands offer the perfect holiday escape. Favoured by walkers, bird watchers, sailors, divers, beach lovers and those who like to cycle, swim, windsurf, kayak, fish, island-hop and watch gig racing - even take part in a triathlon - you can find all of this and more here on the beautiful Isles of Scilly. |