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Thursday 23 November 2017

Pleated skirt with tassel boots!


Hiya or should I say ma' a as-salama. 

As we "speak" you'll find this over fifty fashion blogger is on her way to Abu Dhabi to watch the final Grand Prix of the year.  I've been feeling both excited and nervous to visit this mysterious place, eager to find out for myself just what it's really like. I've packed a collection of clothes that hopefully will be suitable for this Arabian city.



So as I'm off on my hols' I'm sharing a purchase I found in the M & S sale some weeks ago....



Wanting a pleated skirt for ages I finally found the right one.  I wanted a neutral tone, so I could add different colours to give an alternative look.  My skirt is cream but has a gold tone to it.  Finding this blouse in my charity pile, I snatched it back out quickly, knowing the colours and style would be well placed with my skirt.  Tassels add extra interest from my cream boots, also matching my cream blazer.





I bought this bead necklace back from Spain a few years ago, It comes in handy every once in a while, obliging my outfit last week when the photos were taken.


Tiny raspberry, white and navy flowers on a taupe background makes this shirt interesting.  I think the reason I relegated this blouse to the charity pile was the size, or should I say my size - I was too big for it!
So it seems I may have lost weight toned up because it fits me now - great I'll keep it for the time being!

Let's hope you don't get bored of my skirt as it's going to get plenty of airings in the next few months - watch out for what I pair it with next. 
I've also spotted a couple of other pleated beauties in M & S, what's more they're trend of the season  AND velvet! 

Skirt from M & S sale. Similar skirts here.
Blouse from Matalan (past season) Similar here
Jacket from H & M (past season) Similar here
Boots from F & F (past season)

Esther Ruby to thank for my photos again - great job Hun. x

I'd love you to follow along my holiday this week, you can catch all the excitement here!

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to leave a comment as I love hearing from you all.

Bye for today. X






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  1. Oh you know I love pleated skirts! Fantastic look! Sadly I can't watch the GP live! But I wish you a fabulous time!

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  2. I just bought a pleated skirt too, Jacqui!! Aren't they such a pretty item!!
    But I love how you paired yours with the ankle boots!!
    What a fabulous combination!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Love it Jodie, and they've got some in navy, pinky/red and occre - want them all!!! x

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  3. How exciting to see a Grand Prix in Dubai! I have been there, but it was over 10 years ago so probably unrecognisable now! The M&S skirt goes so well with your blouse and boots and the necklaces are a great touch.

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    1. It was fabulous, I really fell in love with the place, and can wait to return. Yes I would imagine it would look very different. So clean there and big wide roads. x

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  4. I love those boots, they're so cute and match perfectly with your top and skirt! Great outfit ♥

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    1. Thanks Laura, aren't they cute? I love wearing them, and love them even more because they were a bargain! x

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  5. That's a beautiful skirt! Love the boots with it :) It's great you could rescue the shirt from the donations bag too and it has a place in your wardrobe again :)

    Hope you had a good weekend, and you got some bargains in the sales even though you are on holiday! I did some Christmas shopping last week but I haven't bought anything in the sales yet.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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    1. Many thanks for visiting today, glad you like the outfit. Lucky I didn't throw it away. Hope you're enjoying the build up to Christmas, I bet the children can't wait. I've just put the tree up and it looks amazing. x Have a happy week. x

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  6. Oh wow, how exciting Jacqui, hope your having/had a great time. I love your skirt, I love pleated skirts :) Thanks for sharing at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop have had a lovely weekend.

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    1. It certainly was Claire, back to normal now, but looking forward to Christmas.x

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