WHAT I WORE IN 2022 RETROSPECTIVE

Hello everyone, hope are you well.

We are approaching the end of 2022 and what a year it has been:  half of it was spent in lockdown and the other half caught us queuing outside hospitals and doctors’ office to get inoculated not once not twice but up to four times.  

My husband was diagnosed with cancer and underwent very long and difficult surgery and then spent months in convalescence.  Fortunately, the latest test proved that the cancer has all gone.  I myself had a health scare when I was called for a additional x-ray test after a regular mammogram of my breasts, luckily it was nothing.  On top of that, there were a few cancer spots on my face and back that had to be surgically removed.

Nevertheless, we persevere and did our best to stay sane, be kind and feel optimistic, each of us in his own way.  Some people learned how to bake sourdough bread, others - how to play a guitar, renovate the house, knit or make your own kombucha.   I did not bother to do any of the above.  The only thing I managed to master while in lockdown was how to cut my own hair.  

Blogging and reading my fellow bloggers stories was my salvation.  This and on-line shopping, of course.  Somehow during these challenging months, I did manage to procure clothes that I liked to wear and shared it with my dear readers and fellow bloggers.

Scrolling through my 2022 posts, I have noticed that my choice of clothes has slightly changed.  It became bolder, I stopped worried about dressing accordingly to my age and experimented with miniskirts, full tulle skirts, bright colours, short flirty dresses and bold prints.

In reflection, I am quite proud of the way I faced all the challenges that were thrown at me, my family and the world at large in the last 12 months.  I sincerely hope that any qualities which we obtained helped us to survive this year, will be retained for many years to come. 

On this note, I am wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 🎄🎅 Let the new year be kinder, brighter and happier for all of us.

 

Until then,

Anna

xoxoxo

IT IS A JUNGLE OUT THERE - HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT

 Hello dear friends, hope you are doing well.

Two months of spring already behind us but the air is quite fresh and I won't leave the house without a jacket or a jumper to keep me warm.

I bought this animal print pant suit from Zara at the beginning of Spring but haven't had a chance to share it with you.  This style is totally sold out but there are plenty of similar prints are still on offer like this animal print blazer and trousers . I was worried that I will not wear it often enough before the weather really heats up but I was wrong.  

It's 100% linen and we all know the multiple benefits of natural fibers.  The print is quite bold and busy as you can see, so not much embellishment in terms of accessories is actually required so I chose a simple black satin camisole to wear underneath the blazer and just a pair of simple silver earrings.  

Of course, I could've gone all monochromatic but it is spring and I wanted to have fun so I chose red platform shoes that I also bought recently on a whim.  I was in the shopping centre in a gloomy mood and when I saw those shoes through the window of Edward Meller shop in a happy red colour I felt irresistible urge to bring this feeling of happiness home.

The heels are quite high but they are balanced by the thickness of the platform which levels the height and makes them feel very comfortable.  Honestly, I can't even remember when the last time was that I bought high heel shoes, it must've been years.

I recently read an article about what makes French fashionistas look so effortlessly stylish , one of them being that French women prefer not to match their footwear with their handbags, but I like my version of matching accessories so the red shoes and a handbag it is.  

Where do you stand on wearing matching accessories?  Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Until then,

Anna

xoxoxo