Styling a Brown Jumper - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Hello and welcome to Mummabstylish. 

How are you all doing?

Did you know I had four of my grandkids last weekend? My daughter and her husband were away for a long weekend so David and I had the kids for three nights. They were so good, even little Kimberley who’s only 4 was very good for us, she missed her mummy and daddy, but handled the whole situation really well, maybe that’s because she’s the youngest child, they are quite resilient aren’t they? (Youngest child right here)!

It was hectic, as you can imagine, and I honestly don’t know how I managed to bring up five children! I realise I was so much younger and dare I say more able, but I’m rather impressed to having done it! Raising five kids wasn’t an easy task!!

So I didn’t get any new photographs over the weekend, I hardly had time to look at my phone at times, therefore I’m looking back to some previous looks to share with you today. 

I bought a brown jumper in M&S a couple of weeks ago and thought I’d show you a few ways I’m going to incorporate it into my outfits. 

Statement Collar - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Good morning my friends.

How's your first week of April going?

Apologies for the late posting, it’s been a busy one for me. 

It's been a busy few days for me.  We had a full on Easter and since then I've had a big job that's under wraps along with helping my daughter with her AirBnb & also doing the laundry for her and the clean!  The grandkids have been on Easter holidays so I've seen the a couple of times which has been super.

Did you get up to much of the holiday period?

Managed to get my nails done yesterday. My daughter does them for me, which is super.  I even get to see the kids when she does them! Doesn't it feel so much better when your nails are all pretty and styled?  I went for a light dusky pink which I think will be perfect for Spring clothing.  I also did my tan.  I use St Moritz and can reach nearly everywhere and only need a willing hand to do my back!  Again I feel so much healthier when I've got bronzed skin, gone are my days of using the sunbed!  It's so bad for you isn't it!

Today I want to share my statement collar with you. Do let me know if this is something you’d wear?

Bonmarche Press Event in Covent Garden.

Hiya. How are you today?

Hope you’ve had a great few days since we last got together. 

I’ve had a fairly busy weekend,  so didn’t end up helping in the new build which was a shame. I took one of my grandsons to his football match which was only up the road. Fortunately this week they won 11 - 1 and he scored one of the goals so he was very happy with himself. I came home to do a bit of ironing before getting ready to go to my daughter’s house for her son’s 4th birthday. She prepared hotdogs with crispy bacon and fried onions, with some chips and onion rings. There was also birthday cake - it was a chocolate covered rice krispy stack, & yes it was yummy. 

I didn’t do much yesterday. Only a clean in the AirBnb with Sophie before relaxing on the sofa for the rest of the day. We had a takeaway curry so no cooking for me. What did you get up to?

You might recall I mentioned I was at a press event last Thursday, so let me share my day with you at the Bonmarche Spring 26 preview. 

Today’s post features a PR Event, however all comments are my own honest views. 

What I’ve been wearing - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Good morning everyone. 

How are you doing?

Another fab week since we last spoke, I’ve been enjoying some of my recent purchases and it’s been nice playing around with the different pieces and styling them. 

Predominantly I’ve been wearing browns, creams with splashes of red and I’ve even managed to find some leopard print dolly shoes that have finished off many of my looks nicely. 

Dinner arrangements for hubby and I have been great. After a busy house on Sunday with 18 for a family roast dinner we got payback and ate at my daughter’s house followed by a meal with my son and his girlfriend the next evening. I’ve got to cook tonight but I’ve got something nice planned that’s in the freezer so no issues for me this week. Who else hates deciding what’s for dinner?

Exciting day today. You see I’m out with my daughters and we’re wedding dress shopping! My youngest is getting married next year so today, hopefully she’ll say “yes to the dress” I’ll let you know how we get on!

Sharing a typical ‘me’ outfit of late - leopard print is playing an important part for my Autumnal wardrobe and these stunning bow shoes bring a bit of chic to my look. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

Colour me Beautiful from Style Not Age.

Hi there. 

Hope you’re well. 

Out to a party in Saturday evening. My sister-in-law’s birthday so we had a few drinks, a little party food and a lot of dancing - maybe in a different order as I suffered the next day feeling slightly jaded! They had a juke box and it’s always good fun to pick tunes to dance too. We also reminisced about lots of the old ones even getting onto the floor to do “Opps upside my head” - have you heard of that one by The Gap Band? Only people of a certain age will remember rocking backwards and forwards going from side to side!! Sounds weird now though doesn’t it! 😂

Sunday was a slow one and quite honestly I couldn’t wait to get to bed! We had dinner at Emily’s house so it was wonderful not having to do anything! I think it’s my turn to cook next week, what with being Summer and too warm for a roast and doing the keto diet, we’ve not bothered to cook one. Now the weather seems to have turned it’s more appropriate to cook a joint with roast potatoes and veg!

Welcome to the last Monday of the month which can only mean the latest instalment from the ladies of Style not Age. Anna chose this theme and it’s been good to embrace some colour for the title … Colour me Beautiful. 

Trending Leoprint & Red - Chicandstylish Linkup

Good morning my friends. 

How are you all?

Feeling typical holiday blues recently. I adore going away, but hate coming home to normality, that being said I love coming home to see the family. Didn’t have much washing so the suitcase’s and everything I packed is away. 

My holiday to Sicily was amazing, I had been worried visiting for a second time wouldn’t be as good, but I have to say it was every bit as fantastic as the first time. I’ll be posting about my trip in the next few weeks, so if you like The Godfather and Sicily do look out for it. 

Todays outfit is based around the trendy leopard print and red mix,  all shopped from my wardrobe and you’ve probably seen the clothes before, but it’s nice to play around with pieces in your wardrobe to find new looks isn’t it!

What to wear in this changeable weather - Chic & Stylish #Linkup

Good morning my friends. 

How’s it going in your neck of the woods?

Gym classes are going well, I’m on my second week of Fight Club and I have to admit to it being harder than the first one! I felt exhausted on Wednesday evening and could have gone to bed really early. No ballet today so I’m off to the garden centre for a wander around with my mum and a spot of lunch!  I’ll probably try to get some bedding plants for a couple of pots that need filling so it’ll be nice to see what they have on offer!

With very much changeable weather in the UK it’s been hard to know what to wear! I’ve started off each day either with something warm on or cooler clothes, it’s been a real conundrum! 

I bought these red palazzo trousers on Vinted a while back. I love to have a look through to see what’s for sale, and there’s always so much choice. Trouble is you never know if it’s the right material, size or fit and that’s the main reason I prefer real life buying rather than shopping online! I’m all for touching and seeing before I buy!

Lightweight trousers are a real winner in these conditions when it’s not hot or cold and it’s good to be able to add layers a bit like season changes eh!

Style Not Age Show how to Dress for December!

A Merry Christmas to you all!

Thanks for stopping by I appreciate your time. 

I’ll be in the throes of celebrating with the family, opening presents, cooking & eating dinner and most definitely having a glass of fizz, if you read this on Christmas Day. 

You will be familiar with the Style not Age ladies and our monthly challenges, this months fell on the big day so we all agreed we’d go ahead with the challenge so long as all the photos were swapped prior to the weekend. We all managed to do it in time (mine was late Friday afternoon) and what a lovely collection of outfits we have produced. 

Our topic was set by Gail who decided upon the title ….

 

December is for Dressing Up.