Saturday 28 August 2021

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

This post was ready to go live couple of weeks ago but then something more urgent and quite stressful came up and the blog became a second priority.  Here is why.  A few years ago I noticed a small bubble had suddenly appeared right in the inner corner of my left eye.  It didn’t bother me in the slightest and I attributed its arrival to the signs of ageing.  At some point I checked it with my GP but he seemed no to be too worried about it and I let it be.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

Then about two months ago my husband had to go to the skin cancer clinic to have couple of cancerous spots on his face removed and since I have never ever had a skin check before, I decided to have it done.  Guess what? The doctor found one pimple on my back that he identified as cancerous and should be removed immediately,  which he did.  When I pointed to him this little bubble in my eye, he honestly said that he doesn’t know what that is but he didn’t like it and took a biopsy.  A week later a verdict was in – cancer, remove immediately 🀯.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

Because it was so close to the eye, the skin doctor couldn’t do it but referred me to a plastic surgeon.  After a telehealth consultation (because of COVID he didn’t want me to come to his office) during which he explained that once he removed all the damaged tissues, he then would have to do some grafting, which means taking skin from somewhere on my body and graft it over the wound.  In  my case, the skin came from behind my left ear.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

The surgery was not too long and once I recovered from the anesthesia my husband took me home.  When I saw myself in the mirror, the sight was not a good one.  Apart from the bandage near my eye, I had another one behind my ear where they took the graft from and I looked like Vincent van Gogh after his attempt to cut off his ear.  The pain was manageable but when I wanted to read and put on my πŸ‘“ reading glasses, it became a bit tricky as I couldn't fit them properly behind my ears and on the bridge of my nose .  But my biggest issue was the pathology result which will tell us whether all the bad stuff was removed and if not, what the next steps have to be.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

You can only imagine my relief when 7 days later I had an appointment with my surgeon to remove the bandages, I was told that everything that shouldn't be there was removed πŸ™‹and all I need to do know is to take good care of my grafted skin which would take up to two months for it to blend in but it doesn’t bother me much since we are in a lockdown and can’t go anywhere anyway, except for food shopping and walking.   My driver's licence was is up for renewal but I managed to have my photos taken in advance so no need to worry about that.  And as for my blog, I have a few pairs of sunglasses that I will wear in rotation😎😎😎.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

But enough of that.  Back to the outfit.  In my previous post I talked about knit dresses having their moment on the fashion scene.  Because there is not much tailoring involved, technically there should be no problems in finding a knit dress that would suit anyone’s taste, shape and budget.  You can have them short or long, slick and streamlined in black classic hue or multi coloured with a full skirt, wide  sleeves and a daring neckline.  It’s truly whatever tickles your fancy.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

I, for example, was tickled by this little black number from Cos.  It looks simple but on a closer look has its own interesting details that makes it stands out amongst others LBD:  simple scoop neck cut and tight fit top with a full knee-length skirt with asymmetric hem not to mention it's warm fabric made of 100% wool and that feels so soft on your skin.

BLACK KNITTED DRESS

As with most monochromatic outfits, the accessories is the key.  Since it was a casual walk around Art Gallery of NSW (it's closed due to COVID😞), I settled for a simple black/gold choker (a hand-me down from my daughter) and a matching gold brooch (one of my late mother-in-law's favourites) and a pair of comfortable black boots.

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As it was pleasantly warm winter day in Sydney, I wore my light zebra print coat and a black & white polka dot scarf just to add extra dimension.

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If, for example, I would choose to wear this dress for dinner, I would accessorise it with a string of pearls or big statement earrings and more elegant footwear πŸ‘ 

And this is it,  Stay safe and keep smiling 😊😊😊

Until then

Anna




 

25 comments:

  1. Whew! So glad your skin cancers were identified and removed. The one near the eye sounds so tricky.

    I love this outfit, Anna! An empire waist is one of my favorites. The zebra coat is perfect with it.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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    1. thank you Michelle, I had no idea this style called empire waist :).

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  2. You look fab in this black dress! I'm so glad you had the cancer cells near your eye checked and removed.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  3. Glad you had the bubble check out and that the surgery went well: a perfect occasion to wear some sunglasses for pictures. I love this simple outfit and the zebra jacket is stunning.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  4. The dress looks great Anna but the main star of the story is that you got diagnosed with those problem areas. I have had a mole turn up recently and have not thought too much about it. I will now contact my doctors. I will keep you updated. Brilliant that you have raised awareness here xx

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    1. You are right Laurie, there are a lot of preventative measures that we should use to keep us healthy. Hope there is nothing serious with that mole of yours.

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  5. Wonderful photos and interesting post dear!

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  6. Wow, you are so lucky that you had the Dr look at it. A lot of people think nothing of it and it turns pretty scary in the end. Glad you were able to take care of it!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  7. That little black dress is so cute on you and thank you for sharing this - it's good news they caught it all and so important to have regular checks! Such a relief that you could still get it all fixed up and taken care of even in lockdown too, with all the stories of how hard the hospital system is being hit down south!

    Hope you are having a good week. Enjoying the first week of spring here :)

    Away From The Blue

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  8. thank you Mica, it was quite challenging situation with the lockdown and all, thankfully, it was all done at the small private hospital. Have a great weekend :)

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  9. What a worrying time for you. So glad they caught it all and you will have regular checks. Loving the way you have accessorised your black dress. It's really nice to see sheer black tights too. Now that we are in autumn, will soon be time to wear tights here. Thanks for linking.

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    1. thank you for hosting Gail. I am quite relief that it was done on time :)

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  10. hello Ann
    What a story my dear!!So Glad everything is fine now!! And you look beautiful in that black dress! And that's right keep smiling even if it's with sunglasses!!
    xoxo

    marisaclosetblog.com

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  11. I'm so glad that's over and taken care of Anna. Good thing you had it checked. I do think it's so important to be our own advocate.
    Love the dress and the brooch on it is perfect.
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Thank you so much Jodie. You are right, it is our responsibility to take care of our health adn all.

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  12. Oh my gosh, Anna! You must have had a terrible shock with that news regarding your poor eye! I’m so sorry to hear about but glad that it’s all fully treated and that you’re on the up and up!
    You look super stunning in this adorable little dress and have legs to die for! I LOVE those little booties with the dress and the whole look is cosy amd cute all at once.

    Thank you for sharing!

    Donna 🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🐝
    https://donnadoesdresses.com

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    1. thank you Donna, it was quite an unpleasant news but I am happy that I finally took care of it :)

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  13. So sorry to hear about your skin cancers but it is good they were removed in time and that your eye in particular doesn't seem to be affected. As they say, all is well that ends well. You look stunning in this LBD. Great styling.

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    1. thank you so much, Ivana. I should've taken care of it sooner, hopefully it ended well :)

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  14. This is the perfect little black dress that goes with anything. And is perfect for any occasion. Casual day out, to dinner night. I just love the way you styled it. Looks effortlessly elegant and classy. I hope you're having a great weekend and feel better soon. My mum had skin issues herself and I know how stressful and scary it can be. You're a brave soul and I wish you the best. http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2021/09/6-looks-thatll-make-you-convert-to-high.html
    http://www.instagram.com/heathernoire89

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