Well, here I am, back from my hols and busily dealing with many hundreds of holiday snaps which dear Tresco Anna did quite rightly say are always a challenge for we peeps of a certain age. But i'm slowly getting there, without too much swearing and storming away from the laptop!
Meantime, I thought I'd share my excitement with you about a certain Next top
(Just got poked on the nose by a rogue grapevine branch)
Each season Next seems to create a slightly tweaked version of this drapey top.
They offer it in a range of colours and prints and I fell for this Aqua print. I've mentioned it before, but I'm pretty hard to please with prints, so when I find one I love, well, I fall for it big time!
(Now keeping face well away from said branch)
No matter what the variation of style and fabric, these tops always seems to fall so beautifully; it's something to do with the weight of the fabric and the cut.. But no matter what magic those Next peeps are conjuring up in their cutting room, when you see these tops on sale, go find your fave and buy it, because they quickly become your wardrobe staple. Trust me.
(And now fearful of branch invading ears!)
There are certain colours that I find exceptionally fresh and feminine and minty aqua would be one of those colours that works for me, it gives me a lift and a zest for life when I wear it.
I'm sorry that the pics aren't showing the top in its glory, but what can I expect when taken early evening and in the jungle we have returned to that was the pergola.
(Vigorous garden growth - El Skorchio has left its calling card!)
(Bowing head with caution)
But despite the jungle's shade, I'd still like to point you in the direction of these soft bronze sandals which I bought whilst attacking the Sussex M&S store. These are soooo comfy and I wore them often on holiday. They are that special type of shoe that instantly gets me to walk in a slightly sassier way.
Do you get that with certain shoes?
(Strategic move away from invasive leafage)
We were to eat al fresco and the el skorchio temperatures seem to have dissipated in the last couple of days, so I added a light cashmere cardi, just in case. I was soooo excited when I discovered that the aqua top went pretty well with this soft duck egg blue cardi from Jones of New York … well, I'd sort of guessed it might when I ordered the top! I bought the cardi during a touring trip of the South West states of the U.S. 9 years ago.
(Shame I lost it's classy grey sista pretty soon after returning home. I have learned that cardis and scarves must in some way or other be tethered to me at all times, for I get carried away with conversations and the moment and the unattached has sometimes stayed unattached forever more. Boo hooo!)
And yes, my caution paid off, it really was a cardi sort of night out on the roof top deck of Crabby Jacks. I met with The Sibs and had a great night.
The tempura prawns on a bed of stir fry were delish.
And Sis pointed out that the bracelets went perfectly with the cardi's colour.
I say Cheers to that!
So how's the weather where you are?
My Dutch friend La Duchesse tells me that up to 40c is forecasted for Holland in the coming days. El Skorchio? That's El Meltdowno!
A la perchoine.
I love this combination; the colours are so soft and 'kind' to the complexion. Very flattering! Your hair looks lovely too. OK, enough from the PP adoration society... A la prochaine.
ReplyDeleteNO NO, please keep the PP adoration coming my way!!!
DeleteYou are so right, this type of colour does something to the complexion and perhaps that's perhaps why a minty aqua fills me with femininity!
Hugs my dear, x.
Very pretty top and how nice it looks with the cardi! I love those sandals...it's positively cool here in Ireland at the moment. The sun seems to make an appearance late afternoon and we have had had rain.
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Well, perhaps you're enjoying the coolness of Ireland after the el skorchio we've had!
DeleteThe sandals are fab,they're a great alternative to my aging Clarks sandals.
I'm sure you get how excited I was when I saw the cardi went so well with the top,Vronni, I suspected it might when I ordered it.
Hugs my dear, x.
Well I totally understand why you love that soft, drapey top! So pretty and so flattering, I love a good drape, hides lumps and bumps - amen! The soft print is so pretty too and that cardi is classic - it's 9 years old? Wow, what a great piece.
ReplyDeleteYour dinner with the sibs sounds wonderful my friend!
xo,
Kellyann
p.s. have you told them yet that they have a long lost sister in FL? Hee hee
Thanks Kellyann, and yes the Sibs dinner was wonderful.
DeleteYup, drape is vital to camo the bulges, and I have my fair share of those! I bought the cardi in Phoenix - pure cashmere at a sale price of £17, what's a girl to do?!
Hugs, my dear sista, x. Oh yeah ... sista; must tell the Sibs about you! Blogging is maybe more accurate than DNA testing, d'ya think?
Love mint/aqua colors and the shoes look fabulous! I totally get that some shoes make a more sassy walk :) Lise
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so relieved YOU get the sassy walk too, thought it was just me!
DeleteHugs my dear Lisa, x.
This is a lovely combo on you and the softer colours look wonderful, so fresh. Isn't it amazing when you have had clothes for years that you can still pull out and get a great look from?
ReplyDeleteYes, fresh colour is the way to go eh, hope you're enjoying summer's fresh colours too.
DeleteI really do love wearing old friends like this cardi, I'm sure you've got some beauts you can rely on too.
Hugs my dear Christy, x.
Next are very clever how they repeat certain items in different prints. Gorgeous colours Mary and such a beaut with your cashmere cardi. I'm not sure even I could stand 40 degrees!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Next is very clever with this top each year and they follow a similar template approach with the simple linen dress too (I'm wearing a version in Friday's post).
DeleteGlad you like the print/cash mix and I'm with you on the temps, 40c is indoors weather!
Hugs my dear Gail, x.
Beautiful top! I love the colors and pattern! It looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, you are too kind!
DeleteHugs my dear Laura, x.
Love these colours on you Mary, and what a lovely outing and lunch for you - looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing on #chicandstylish my friend. Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteAw thanks, it was indeed the perfect outfit for cooler evening al fresco dining.
DeleteHugs my dear Jacqui, x.
That top is beautiful on you! I really love the colors and how you styled it. Also, your hair is just adorable. I love the waves and the color!
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Awww, you really are being too kind ... but I like it! And I'm flattered that I have waves and colour, thought I had neither!
DeleteBig thanks and hugs, dear Ruth, x.