Gorgeous Greens

Day two of colour week and oh, how I love a bit of greenery!

More danglies, in green - a pair of earrings given to me by the mother of a friend last Christmas. Not necessarily ones I'd have chosen for myself but I love them and wear them often. I have a few things like this, which I did not choose, perhaps would not have chosen, but I love how when other people interpret my taste they often open me up to something new. Next time around I'll consider something similar and so, in a small way, it's a broadening of an inner horizon. I like that.

Summer is a time for Peonies and pretty sandals - I bought a pair of these sandals for my sister. They are her favourite shade of green and the minute I saw them, I knew they had to be hers. I ordered them from one of my bestest online shops and when they arrived, I couldn't wait to see if they were as lovely in reality as they'd looked online. Oh, they were. Shell and pearl encrusted and so lovely in fact that I decided I needed a pair for myself too. There's not a lot of sandal weather in my life right now so they have yet to make their debut but, as this fellow sandal-wearer knows, when the right one's come along, you've just gotta nab them. And don't they look good under the Peonies I bought on Sunday? They're white so they don't strictly qualify for colour week, but they deserve to get a peek in just 'cause they're so pretty.

Sri Lankan greens - this is a tunic that I bought for a trip to Sri Lanka, which I enjoyed with my mother a little while ago. It was an amazing, rich and colourful experience that I will always remember. And whenever I wear this now, it conjures beautiful memories of one of the most beautiful places I've ever been privileged to visit, and a turning point in the journey of healing a broken heart. My mother's always been good at knowing exactly what's need to do that.

Corsage - this is something that cost me 99p. I bought it in a railway station kiosk and I immediately loved the frayed layered softness and the olive green colour. I've had it for almost 3 years and it is one of my very favourite accessories. It has both a pin-back and hairband on it and is often just the finishing touch needed to add a bit of femininity to an outfit. It's been worn on my lapel, waistband, the back of a dress, on a handbag, and to secure a scarf... And of course, in my hair. It's perfect for a Tango night up-do. A very well spent 99p indeed.

Maxi dress with leaves - I've always been fond of a Maxi. My father once commented that he was unsure if I had anything but ankles as he couldn't remember seeing any leg higher than that for years. He had a point. I remember wearing them as a child and feeling so special going to my first evening ballet with my mother in a "long-dress" like a grown-up. Or to lunch with my Nana, my sister and I dressed in identical gingham and denim maxi halter-necks. And I'm thrilled that they've made a comeback. I love the graphic floral pattern on this one, which I bought last summer and can't wait to wear again this year. There's not a lot of green on it but the leaves really make the whole thing work. It's pretty and floaty and makes me feel like twirling. I might wear it to our Midsummer Picnic next month...

Peridot, jade and emerald - all the colours of green that I love. Here, a few of my best loved baubles in the green spectrum. Despite the fact that I love beads and bijoux, I own no genuine bling. That's okay 'cause I'm not really a diamond sort of a girl. Beads are more my style. But if I could choose just one real gemstone to call my own, it would be an emerald. Preferably in an antique setting. In the meantime, these make me very happy.

Butterfly love - this is a very special item of jewellery and one of the most valuable things I own, in the way that something which embodies love is priceless. It arrived in the post, unexpected and so well-timed and I wear it almost every day. Here it's lying on a relatively seldom-worn but much-loved dress that I call my butterfly dress. Layers of blurry florals on textured silk chiffon, it fits like it was made for me, shushes softly when I move, evokes dreamy romantic notions, and goes well with glittery wings... I should wear it more often.

Gorgeous green Tuesday!

♥