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Thursday 18 February 2021

Cornflower Blue Midi Dress - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Morning my friends.
Apologies for no post on Monday - photos are still my issue!

So starting to think there might be light at the end of the Lock-down tunnel lately.  Although it can't come quick enough can it.  With over 65's being called for their vaccine my age is still on target to have jab's by mid April hopefully, possibly sooner would be great eh! Have you had yours yet?
I've still been enjoying wearing my lounge wear with jeans thrown into the mix every so often - but I'm more and more thinking about my Spring 21 wardrobe and having a look at what to buy.  I've already bought some faux leather jeans and culottes & I can't wait to style and share them with you.
I'm always on the look-out for a flattering dress though!



Pretty floral midi dresses always seem to be popular don't they!  I've got various styles and colours that I wear in the Summer or team with jumpers and boots to make them acceptable for cooler days.

I found this one in F & F, drawn by the pretty cornflower blue and white pattern and the perfect midi length I love.  Costing a whopping £24 - a bargain if ever I found one - it was just begging to be bought! 
I know it'll get plenty of wear as it has tons of options.  I've added baseball trainers and denim jacket to score high in the informal fashion stakes, but by losing the flats and adding some cute heels the outfit's taken up a level making it perfect for lunch alfresco or drinks in the bar - oh sorry a bar is where we used to go to have a drink with friends pre-covid! Lol.  


I decided to add a bold necklace and picked my Jaeger silver and pearl ball beauty - it always get's a comment of two and I love the elegance it brings.  Tempting you with this one that's similar.
When I wear the dress with heels I've got a dainty white flower necklet in mind, as well as a little cropped jacket in navy blue.



Costing a whopping £24 - a bargain if ever I found one - it was just begging to be bought! 



Not sure you can see there's a faint red spot in the design so I popped a red crossbody bag on as another option - what would you choose?
I'll certainly get a lot of wear from this dress and am tempted to buy the other colour-way which is cream, green and muted salmon.  This one is very similar.


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Time for the #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Favourtie blogger from last week goes to Lucy - Confessions of a Montreal Styling Diva.  She's queen of pattern mixing as you can see in her photo - I've got so much to learn from her.


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Don't forget to stop by on Monday, it's Style not Age week and I'm prompter!
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61 comments

  1. Love this pretty dress and how you styled it with the denim jacket!

    -Katie
    http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/

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  2. Because Dee is shielding I was supposed to have mine last week. I keep putting off the appointment! I will have it next week.

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    1. Oh go for it Laurie, I can't wait to get mine and start getting back to normal, although it's going to take a bit longer yet. Are you having the Astra Zenica? My daughter is allergic to lots of things and could only have that one. x

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  3. Beautiful dress, Jacqui. I've not heard anything about my jab but I am grateful my mum has now had hers. My dad got sent to get his, a week after he died from covid :( :(

    Thanks for hosting and the reminder x

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    1. Thanks Claire, Glad your mum got hers, but such a shame for your dad - I feel for you Hun. x

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  4. Like the dress Jacqui, nice colours and pretty print. You styled it nicely and I am sure it will look great with hills. Hopefully, you will be able to showcase it at your favourite hangout :)
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/

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  5. This is such a pretty dress , you will have some fun styling it. Hopefully Spring is just around the corner. Many thanks for hosting Jacqui.

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  6. This is a lovely outfit, photos are a challenge though, who was doing all your lovely outdoor pics? Spring is just around the corner, I wish I could be so certain about lockdown ending though, it feels endless! Love Michelle xx

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    1. Thanks Michelle, Esther usually takes them, but I haven't been able to see her. Have been watching Youtube videos and have managed to take some alright photos with the help of my daughter. x

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  7. I love dresses and denim jackets! The Uk is so ahead of vaccination! Fabulous! It's a joke over here!

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy. Sorry to hear about your situation. x

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  8. It is a lovely dress, Jacqui! Don't you just love when clothing begs to be bought?! I really like the way you have styled it casually with sneakers and a denim jacket. And the other color way dress that you linked is really pretty, too. I think that one is begging to bought as well!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Shelbee, thank you so much. I might have to get that one too. x

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  9. Such a cute dress and I like the red bag with it! :) we don't even have the vaccine available yet in Australia, it will be quite a while before I get it, haha! they said they might start rolling it out this month to the quarantine workers and medical professionals but I haven't heard when it will start yet. Still no cases here to really need a vaccine I guess!

    Hope your week is going well :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Many thanks for stopping by Mica, such kind comments. I do hope you have a great week. x
      You have better news than us - how lucky. x

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  10. Love a dress styled with sneakers! Such a pretty look!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  11. I love the dress with the denim jacket - I have a similar dress and was thinking of wearing it the same way this weekend! Thanks for the link up!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  12. Cute fresh look with the denim jacket and trainers! I had my jab yesterday- some regions are already onto the 55 - 60 year olds. Exciting!

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    1. Too kind Gail, many thanks. x Glad to hear you've had your jab. x

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  13. My hubby is having his on Saturday morning. I'm still waiting for my appointment. Love your pretty spring dress, great with the denim jacket.

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    1. Good to hear, thank you for joining me today. x

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  14. Love a floral dress with a denim jacket! You look great!
    Hugs
    Suzy xx

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  15. Such a pretty dress. Nope, I haven’t had the vaccine yet and I have no plans to ever get it.

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    1. Amy, thanks for stopping by. Nice to hear your views too. x

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  16. This sweet blue floral dress looks great layered, and will be such a nice addition for spring! I am pining for sunny and warm weather. The majority of the US is under an arctic blast and currently in Maryland we have a treacherous mix of ice, snow and freezing rain ! 🥶

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by. How awful for you! This bad weather must make everything hard work, hope it doesn't last too long. x

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  17. I am loving the spring colors. I have started to wear some of my dresses with a sweater to help bring on the spring feeling.
    www.chzmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Me too, thanks for joining me today Mireille. x

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  18. Oh!!! I'm honoured!! What a huge compliment for me to be featured here- Thanks so very much!!
    I was popping in here and loving this dress and the way you styled it up with those sneakers- in love:) xx

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  19. I love your pretty dress, looks great with the red bag!~ No shot here yet, I had covid back in October and am having some long haulers affects, Im 56 so I hope I get it soon and i hope you do too!

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    Valerie
    www.mapleleopard.com

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  20. That dress is so cute on you! I love that red bag with it too!

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    1. Thanks Laura, kind comments I really appreciate. x

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  21. Your explanation of what a bar is ... LOL, so on point nowadays. I adore your outfit, especially with the red crossbody. Perfect for Spring.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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    1. Ha ha, glad you like it Rena, thanks for stopping by. x

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  22. That is such a cute way to style that floral dress, Jacqui! I love it with the sneakers (trainers! Lol!) and the denim jacket. Our county is moving SO slowly on shots. We are eligible, too, but in line behind 250K others!! Yikes!

    xx Darlene

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    1. Thanks so much Darlene, kind comments wow that's a long queue! xx

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  23. I'm ready for the vaccine too. My parents just got their first one and my 97 year old grandma just got her 2nd. I'm so happy for them, and it gives me hope that we are getting closer to the end (hopefully!) xo

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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    1. Yes it can't come quick enough! I'm still hoping for April time. s

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  24. Such a cute dress and may your turn to get the vaccine come soon jacqui

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  25. A denim jacket, maxi dress, and trainers—you're speaking my language! Love this look, and hope you get vaccinated soon (we're also at 65+ here in California, but hoping I'll get my dose by summer).
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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    1. Perfect look right! Glad you agree, many thanks. x

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  26. I had areally pretty cornflower floral print dress like that over 30 years ago. I wish I still had it. Love yours. x

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    1. Oh that's good to hear, we still have the same taste eh Hilda. x

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  27. Such a cute dress! I love that pretty blue color.

    Miles of smiles,
    Grace

    gracefulrags.com

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  28. I love dress and jean jacket combos! I love it!

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  29. Such a pretty dress and it looks beautiful on you!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  30. That's a lovely dress, it looks great with the denim jacket. Hopefully you'll get to wear it for evenings in beer gardens over the summer!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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    1. Emma, thank you so much. Yes it will be a perfect look for evenings out - can't wait. x

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  31. Floral dresses and jean jackets are my all time favorite Spring look. Loving this dress on you!
    Sherry
    https://justlivejoy.com/five-outfit-of-the-day-recaps/

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