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Thursday 3 January 2019

Best nine of 2018! #chicandstylish #linkup


Happy New year!

Welcome to my over fifty fashion blog.
If you follow me on IG you may have seen Mummab is on cloud nine, you see my daughter gave birth to my grandson on New Year's Eve - a beautiful baby boy.  He came three days early and really lifted my spirits after losing my beloved Mother-in-law back in August.
So into 2019 with one new arrival under my belt I'm patiently waiting for another due in April, then onto May when my second eldest daughter gets married, I'm going to be one busy lady for sure.

I hope you caught my recent post sharing what the ladies from Style not Age presented.  Our tag 'Sequin in the New Year' was a winner,  I love all the outfits and would wear any of them in a heartbeat as sequins never really go out of fashion.  Having seen Kellyann from This Blonde's Shopping Bag wearing them with jeans that's just what I intend to do on a future night out! 😊

I'm sure you have all been busy over the past few weeks just like me and my goddaughter, so unfortunately I've not got any suitable outfit shots to share with you, so I was thinking what about re-visiting my most favoured blog posts of the year?
Without further ado here they are:

When I finally found this Michaela Louisa two piece on ebay I was itching to wear it to my nieces' wedding.  I paired it with silver sandals and a sparkly clutch bag, and after loosing a few inches a couple of months into my diet I felt a million dollars - especially having my make-up professionally applied!



I tend to think I look better in a dressier outfit, but finding out this choice made the grade somewhat surprised me! A white shirt always looks great and paired over jeans you really can't go wrong.  All that was needed to complete my look which was based on my Eva Trends shirt, was a neck scarf, belt and lightweight jacket - shopping ready.


I knew a pleated skirt would get it's fair share of likes, but thought it might be my cream/gold version.  But no the blue pleated flouncy from Primark won hands down!  I actually styled it three ways - but here's the winner worn with a mustard lace top.


When I received this next dress, I was a little apprehensive as to what it would look like on, but once I'd found the right pieces it looked so much better than I had imagined.  I love lace on dresses so this Eva Trends cotton dress not only looked super but felt right too - I'm converted.


Animal prints just had to be one of the top picks - and I'm so pleased it was this one.  I picked up a real bargain when I bought this in T K Maxx, having worn it so many times, both casual and more formally - it's one of those adaptable dresses.  Here I've chosen pale pink accessories.


I'm so pleased this outfit made the cut.  The colour combination of cobalt and mustard made a real impact on me last year and I wore it many times in different guises.  I stole this look from Emma - Style Splash and rather pleased I did - what do you think?


You can tell mustard was a sensation last year as it was everywhere, giving everyone the ability to buy plenty in this shade to match into their wardrobes.  I found this beauty just waiting to be snapped up in Florence and Fred.  My only doubt now is that It might be a tad to large, but I'll cross that bridge when I wear it again!



Finally the last look, which is just me, just what I like to wear, feel comfortable in for everyday style.
Stripes also worked well for me last year, buying a few pieces to keep me on the straight and narrow.
I picked up this stripy shirt in the Primark sale for small change & the cropped white jeans from New Look got their fair share of use over the summer months making them an invaluable asset!


So would you have picked these as some of your favourites from last year?
I'll leave you with my best loved outfit, obviously a dress & it has to be red!  I feel amazing in this dress, loving the colour, the frill and more importantly the length.  I'm finding a whole new world out there with short dresses in and they've got my name all over them!



Thanks for visiting you lovely lot, do add a post of two to my #chicandstylish #linkup. X
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Fancy a linkup?   Come join the first for 2019.


First favourite of 2019 #chicandstylish #linkup goes to …. Jess who can be found at Elegantly Dressed and Stylish.  Her outfits are always perfectly finished off as Jess pays attention to every detail with chic finesse.  Do stop over and have a look.


Now let's start linking up.
Here are some guidelines.
Please follow your host on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Link up your fashion and beauty posts below - other topics allowed too!
We all like to get compliments, so please leave a nice comment when visiting a blog or two.
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Thanks for stopping by today.  As I near my third year of blogging I'm excited to see what's in store for my over fifties blog.  With a few ideas & some new happenings on the horizon I hope you'll be by my side to see how it goes.
Happy new year and here's to a wonderful new start.
Cheerio for now. X

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34 comments

  1. You have some great looks, Jacqui! Congrats on the new grandbaby! Sounds like you have a lot to look forward to in this new year.

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    1. Awe thank you Fonda, Great new year so far - let's hope the future is good too! x Thanks for joining me today. x

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  2. Happy New Year, Jacqui! All of these outfits are gorgeous. I especially like the first and last dress. You look amazing! Congrats on the birth of your grandson! XXX

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    1. Many thanks Sasha, thanks for joining the #chicandstylish #linkup too. xx

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  3. Jacqui, congratulations on your new grand baby! What a magical way to ring in the New Year! I have loved watching how your style has evolved. You always inspire me with your fashion choices! I hope 2019 is filled with a million more blessings for you, my friend!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Thank you Shelbee, you are so kind, I am really chuffed with what you say. Bless you too my friend. xx

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  4. Congratulations on the new grandson and Happy New Year my friend! You have a very exciting year ahead of you!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Many thanks Kellyann, such lovely comments. x

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  5. Lots of great looks here Jacqui and it sounds like your going to need a few new ideas for all that's planned! xx

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    1. Yes for sure Laurie, many thanks for stopping by Hun. x

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  6. How exciting to have your grandson come on New Years Eve!! How fabulous, Jacqui!!
    And you have such wonderful style. I love that you enjoy dressing up along with putting on your jeans!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Very exciting Jodie, and he's an absolute dream. I've been getting my share of cuddles from all the grandkids as I've been taking my princess to school - my prince came along too sometimes. Keeps my young I reckon! x

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  7. Congrats on the new grandson, such a great way to kick off the New Year! :) I love flashback posts and you had a lot of great outfits this year. Love the Michaela Louisa dress, such a pretty color and I really love the green/white top with the bows on the sleeves!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Many thanks Carrie, such an exciting time for our family - with another due in april and a wedding in May - busy times. x

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  8. What a fun look back! I saw on Insta about your new grandbaby. Congratulations!!! XO

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    1. Oh thank you Lisa, It's been a wonderful few weeks - I've been helping out on the school run - to the same school mummy went too - how old I feel now - groan! x

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  9. Congratulations! You and your family could not start the New year better!

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    1. A fabulous start to the new year - it can only get better. x

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  10. Congratulations on your new grandson—what a wonderful way to start the new year!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  11. Congratulations! Your little grandson's going for have the whole world partying with him every birthday!
    Lovely choices and they're all winners; if you put a gun to my head and told me to pick only one, I'm guessing it would be the mustard floral dress, so fresh.
    Hugs, Mary x.
    thepoutingpensioner.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes definitely Mary, such a busy time for us all. Yep I liked that one too. Thanks so much. xx

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  12. Happy New Year and congrats on your grandson! I love the looks you featured the yellow and blue look is gorgeous!

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    1. Thank you so much Lanae, great choice and one of my favourites too! x

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  13. Congratulations on the new additions to your family! It's so wonderful to see the generations grow, I think. I agree, it was certainly a challenge to get current photos. Your round up of outfits is fantastic, I really like the mustard pants and your prairie look. Happy New Year, Jacquii!

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    1. Many thanks Kim, kind words indeed. Great choice with the mustard culottes - one of mine too!

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  14. Thanks so much Jacqui for the feature, im honored. Such exciting news for you with your new grandson. Love all of the looks, the red scarf and accents and I love your color choices!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. You are welcome, you deserve it! Many thanks for your lovely comments. x

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  15. All of these outfits are SO cute! That oink dress is divine on you! Congrats on your new addition <3 Happy new year!

    Lizzie
    www.lizzieinlace.com

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    1. Many thanks Liz, glad you could stop by today - much appreciated. x

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  16. Congratulations on your grandson! :)

    Such a nice way to look back at the year too - you had some very stylish moments!

    Happy New Year! Hope that your 2019 is off to a great start and you've been having a great week :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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    1. Many thanks Mica - too kind with your comments. Happy NY to you and I hope you're staying cool in the heatwave! xx

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  17. How amazing! Congratulations to your new grandson. I wish you Happy New Year 2019.

    Anna
    www.glamadventure.com

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    1. Many thanks Anna, It's been a lovely start to the year. x

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