Sunday 23 January 2022

PARTY ESSENTIALS - A SILK SKIRT AND A STRAPPY CAMISOLE

Hello dear friends, how are you all?

Although the festive season is officially over and the majority of people have resumed their work, unofficially, we are still in a party mode which runs all through the month of January and culminates on the 26 of January on Australia Day, the official National Day of Australia .  On this day we reflect on the highs and lows of our history and celebrate our nation and its people. 

 

It is a national public holiday, of course, and all over the country people gather around BBQs in their backyards, parks, beaches and many other public places and party all day and night long.  The main highlight of the day is the fireworks ๐ŸŽ†fired from boats and yachts all along the coast with the main and the most spectacular one that could be seen for miles is from our iconic Harbour Bridge.

It is also the pick of Australian summer , the days are hot and long and people like to flock to the shores straight from their offices for a drink, a bite, a refreshing swim or just a nice walk along the promenade.  It is this multi-tasking that requires some clever strategy when it comes to should wear and when.  You need something work appropriate but at the same time something which with a little adjustment like a change of shoes or sparkly accessories which will reflect the party mood ๐ŸŽ‰.

For me, a nice looking skirt is a perfect answer to such a dilemma.  But before you rush to the shop to buy one, here are few points you might like to consider:

 - Have a clear idea of what is the purpose of the new skirt?  What occasions would you wear it to?  Is it for work, play or both?

 - Think about the style of skirt that suits your body shape best.  Are you a pencil skirt type or do you fancy a full ruffle one?  Do you like it to be short, midi or maxi?  Do you prefer a belt or elastic waist?

 - What tops will you mostly be wearing it with?  If your wardrobe is full of single coloured tops, then you might like to look for a skirt that has a nice colourful print or a pattern and vice versa.  Think about versatility, the more looks you can get out of it, the better.

Once you make up your mind about the style, colour and purpose of the skirt, let's talk about the fabric.  It might sound a bit indulgent, but I find that spending good money on a skirt that is made of high-end fabric whether it's silk, cashmere, wool, leather etc it is  the worth spending a bit extra as these luxury textiles will stand the test of time and your outfit will always look like a million bucks.

Over the years I have developed a strategy when it comes to shopping for expensive items.  If I see a nice piece of clothing that I would like to have but feel that it is out of my budget, I would wait for the end of the season sale and 9 times out of 10, I score a bargain ๐Ÿ‘. I might not wear my purchase this season but if you are not chasing the fads and trends but rather are after classic timeless pieces, you will look great in it the next season.

This skirt from Ganni ticks all the boxes for me.  I was on the lookout for a right skirt for some time, the one that I would wear for going out but at the same time I wanted it to be easily adaptable for other purposes.  One day browsing David Jones department store on-line sale I found the skirt I was looking for.  I was attracted to its tie-die print and rather unusual asymmetric hem, not to mention the fact that its price was heavily discounted.  

When the skirt arrived, I decided to put its versatility to the test.  First, I wanted to make sure that it would look good paired with the black satin strappy camisole I just bought from Zara.  Satisfied with the look, I tried it on with the couple of other tops and was quite pleased with the result.  Even pairing it with a pair of sneakers and a oversized knit jumper worked well with it.

Today's occasion is a weekend lunch with the good friends of ours whom we haven't seen for a while at Kingsleys, one of restaurant situated on Finger Warf, one of the trendiest outdoor areas in the whole of Sydney.  

It's a typical summer day in Sydney - hot, sunny ๐ŸŒžand luckily for us, breezy, especially near the water so the  We came here for the restaurant's specialty, salt and pepper mud crab which we washed down with a bottle of chilled wine.  The food was superb as was the dessert and the company - sheer delight.  There is no better way to spend the weekend.  

As I mentioned, the day was quite warm so the black slip top was a perfect match to the skirt.  For the same reason, I didn't wear anything around my neck but instead put on oversized black earrings and to balance them off -  a statement cuff 

What are your plans for the weekend?

What I wore:

Skirt - Ganni

Cami - Zara

Shoes - Country Road (Old)

Bag - Bvlgari (Old)

Glasses - Prada (Old)

Bone Cuff- Elsa Peretti for Tiffany




 

30 comments:

  1. The skirt is beautiful, and this is a cute look on you!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  2. What a elegant skirt! And the top and sandals look perfect with it. Enjoy the nice weather!

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  3. Happy Australia Day! Your outfit is very flattering and just the ticket for lunch on the wharf.

    Michelle
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  4. You found a great skirt! A water breeze sounds good on a hot day and love that you have already have thought of several ways to wear it.
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  5. This is a fabulous look -- it's great on you. I like the skirt and top, and the strap-y sandals really set off the whole outfit.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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  6. Specially I like your skirt. You are looking so beautiful with this silk skirt.
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  7. I loved your style, I liked the skirt.
    xoxo
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  8. That is a lovely skirt on you! Sometimes David Jones have great sales! I've been eyeing a couple handbags on there I was hoping for some good sales before or after Christmas but no luck - might have to wait for the stocktake sales for them to come down into my price range, haha!

    Thanks for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! Hope that you are having a great weekend :) Another hot one here!

    Away From The Blue

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    1. I know what you mean, Mica. Sometimes you just need to be patient. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  9. Love this look Anna, perfect for a summer's day and Australia Day. Thanks for linking!

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  10. Hello,
    I love this wonderful skirt :-).
    In Germany we have currently snow - therefore I am dreaming of a lot of sunshine.
    XO Martina

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    1. Thank you Martina, I totally understand the cold weather factor as I am originally from Russia. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  11. This is a great summer look! Yes it is all about light fabrics in the summer months NY gets super hot and humid. And loving that bag!!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. I know what you mean, Allie. I was in NY in summer, it was rainy and very humid, nevertheless, it's one of the most amazing places in the world. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  12. Well don't you look chic? And those strappy sandals- perfect!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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    1. Thank you so much, Ashely. I wear them a lot. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  13. Such a chic summer look! I love anything tie dye or asymmetrical! And, I also wait for many things until the end of the season to get them deeply discounted.

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    1. Thank you Marsha. That's a way to get nice clothes without going bankrupt. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  14. Hi
    I hope you spent Australia Day in style, from what I see in the photos I can confirm that, you look elegant and sophisticated! Thanks for all these shopping tips, I follow some of them too!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  15. Thank you so much, Marisa. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  16. This is a gorgeous outfit Anna. I loved the pattern on the skirt and the dipped hem. I see how confident you feel too xx

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  17. Thank you so much Laurie. I do feel very comfortable in this skirt :)

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