Style not Age share our Summer to Autumn Outfits.

Morning all.

How's it going?

All fine with me.  My daughter is back from her honeymoon and until their house sale goes through they are living with me!  I'm not quite an empty-nester yet!

I have decided to opt out of my ballet classes for this term.  Helping with the Airbnb and doing the laundry for it along with trying to get blogging and Instagram photos and posts ready has proved to be a challenge.  Join that on to suffering from a low Vitamin B12 deficiency, which has made my feet painful, I've given myself the time off to ... well just to feel I'm in control of my life.  Have you ever had to decline from doing something you love for the sake of your well being?  I plan to go back next term and hopefully my feet will have settled down - I'm on medication for it, so will have to see how that goes.

I've also been having a clear out.  I'm such a hoarder with my clothes and some things in my wardrobe are yonks old!  I don't wear them and are either keeping them "because I'll get into them again, might put weight on, love the outfit, or it's sentimental to me" so i went through two drawers and one big cupboard filling two bags as i went - one for rubbish the other to donate to charity.  I do feel much better for it and am pleased with more space.  I promise myself I wont start filling them up again with clothes I buy on a whim - are you guilty of that?

So back to today's post.  It's the last Monday of the month which can only mean it's time for me and my three blogging friends to step into challenge mode for the Style not Age series.  Today it's Anna's turn and her choice of From Summer to Autumn has worked well for all of us.

Style not Age are wearing Shirt Dresses.

Hi there. 

Huge apologies for being very late with this post. 

It’s been the wedding weekend and I’ve not had a moment to myself. 

So albeit a bit late, here’s the post featuring Shirt Dresses - which was Emma’s choice. 

For obvious reasons I’ve not taken any photos, therefore I’ve resorted to using a really old photo! This is one I wore for a friend’s wedding, the pale blue is really pretty for a summer event too.  

August Review.

Morning all. 

Hope you’ve had a super weekend

I’ve been painting! Yes still helping my youngest get his house ready to move into. They’re planning on being settled in this week as that’s when school starts, but we shall see. Anyway the walls and woodwork have been painted and I’ve been stretching and twisting on ladders in all directions - it’s been a proper workout for me! Do I need to go to my gym classes today - I ask myself!

David and I were rewarded with a roast dinner at my daughters yesterday, we’d worked so hard and really needed a home cooked roast which went down really well. 

Today I’m back to my classes, (yes I know) and am seeing lots of improvement, especially since dropping the weight! Do you enjoy gym sessions, or working out at home?

As it’s the first Monday of the month, welcome September, it’s time to take a look at last month’s posts for the … August Review. 

With nice weather in abundance my first post featured a fabulous sundress from Izabel London. The pale blue and white mix resembles holiday outfits from the Greek islands which I’d be delighted to wear. 

Style not Age enjoy Sunset Shades.

Morning everyone 

Hows your Bank Holiday Weekend going?

We actually went out on Saturday night. We had dinner with friends in a new local restaurant and had a wonderful time and a fantastic meal! There was a 40th birthday party at the next table which turned out to be someone I knew. We joined in some of the celebrations and I even got to have a little boogie! Copious amounts of fizz was consumed and the next morning was relatively slow. I soon brightened up after helping my daughter clean the AirBnb and after shopping for roast beef ingredients prepared, with chef David, a delicious dinner complete with Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes. I was completely stuffed so spent the evening relaxing on the sofa before an early night. How did you spend your Sunday? Today is Bank Holiday Monday and both David and I decided to do absolutely nothing! Let’s see how that pans out! lol!

The last Monday of the month can only mean we take a look at what the Style not Age ladies have planned for us.  This month’s theme fell into Emma’s lap and she gave us the delightful prompt of Sunset Shades. 

June Review

Hi there, how are you?

Hope your weekend went well, did you do anything exciting?

Just a stay-at-home weekend for me. I spent the whole of Saturday in the garden trimming the hedge, it’s still a mammoth job and boy did I ache after stopping late afternoon, (with still more to do) but I’m impressed with what I’d got done! 

On Sunday, typically UK weather and it rained all day, bit of a godsend really as I didn’t fancy more trimming so will save that for one day in the week when I’m more rested!

I cooked a Spanish chicken with roast potatoes, coleslaw, asparagus, salad and corn on the cob. Which, I must say, was very tasty, it’s nice to have a slightly different dinner once in a while, I’d hate to say I was bored with a traditional roast. I’ve got a busy week as I’m out to lunch with a friend Tuesday and have a birthday Afternoon Tea with some other friends on Wednesday. Praying it’s going to be nice weather for both, it’s not nice walking out in the rain is it!

They had a lemon theme this season and I’m sure you’ll find many styles you love as do I. 

June Review.

For the first post in June I was delighted to feature some pieces from the stunning new collection from Bonmarche. They had a lemon theme this season and I’m sure you’ll find many styles you love as did I. 

Style Not Age Show French Girl Style.

Good morning, or should I say Bon Jour!

Hope your week is going well, it’s half term here so I’m bound to see more of the grandkids this week. 

As it’s the last Monday of the month, it’s time to checkout what the Style Not Age collective is doing. 

Our prompt this month fell into the hands of Gail, she’s chosen …

French Girl Style. 

SNA Share January Blues.

Morning my friends.

Hope you've had a nice week and better weekend.

Don't the weeks just fly by now?

I'm on the run down for my holiday to The French Alps.  I'm off for a weeks skiing on Saturday, I'm going to Les Arcs and literally can't wait.  Let's hope my knees don't play me up.  I've been at the gym trying to strengthen them so I'm sure anything I've done will help.  I'm going to get everything sorted early this week so there's no rush on Friday, I don't need anything new as I've got plenty already.  I'll run my salopettes and jacket through the wash and add a sachet of protector into it, I don't want to get wet whilst I'm on the slopes!  Are you a fan of skiing?  I simply love going and am usually last in, I wonder if that will still be the same this year!

So today it's the last Monday of the month, and the first of the year which can only mean a new installment from the ladies from the Style Not Age collective.  If you've never heard of us before, myself and four friends come together and share our interpretation from a prompt set by one of us, this month Hilda - Over The Hilda set the task.  It's perfect for the new month, do let us know what you think of our looks based on our title ....

January Blues.

Style Not Age - Share their Maxi's.

Hi there my friends.

Hope you are all okay.

I'm actually away at the moment, well due home today - but not able to sort the blog out I'm afraid so I pre-planned this one.

I've actually had a long weekend in Sicily with David, he's a big fan of The Godfather and has always wanted to visit the island in Italy that holds so many memories of the iconic film.  I'm hoping we've been able to visit the places featured in the film like the cafe that Apollonia's father owns, where he asks for her hand in marriage.  I'll try and share in another post so you can see. X

I've kept the packing to a minimum as we've only got cabin bags plus one extra case between us.  I'm sure I won't need many clothes as we're only there for a couple of days, so long as I've got a few nice dresses and a comfy pair of sandals I'll be a happy bunny! 😉

Anyway back to what usually happens on the last Monday of the month, yes let's take a look at what my friends from Style Not Age have been up to.

It was Hilda's challenge this month and she went with the topic of ....

Maxi Madness.

The madness is that it's a size or two smaller than I would normally wear!!!

Style Not Age - Sharing our Tutti Frutti Numbers!

Hello there.

How's it going in blogging land?

You remember I'm on holiday this week, so as we 'speak' I'll be lazing by the pool in Majorca (hopefully). 

Packing was a lot easier as I'd got lots sorted a week or so before leaving.  What I tend to do is pull everything out that is a 'possibility' and whittle it down to what I actually take.  I've over-packed for so many years which ends up with me bringing loads home unworn.  Not this year I'm packing light, plus there's room for the odd frivolous purchase ... or three when I'm there. 😉  
As it's the last Monday of the month you've joined me for the Style Not Age challenge that was presented by Emma.

So without further ado let me share what it is ....

Our outfits are styled around the prompt Tutti Frutti.

All I could think about when I found out about this title was the sweets - Tooty Frooties. They were a firm favourite of mine back in the 80's but I don't see them in the shops now, so maybe they don't make them anymore .. shame!

If I were a Handbag for Style Not Age.

Good morning my friends.  

How are you?

All good here, just had a wonderful weekend with the family.

Did you see my IG on Friday?  Well my youngest son did the most amazing thing.  He's been growing his hair for the last couple of years, with the end goal to donate his locks to the Little Princess Trust.  They use the hair to create wigs for children who've lost their hair due to cancer or another condition.

I have to say I'm hugely proud of him and what he's done.  He's now completely bald!  Do pop over to see him, and maybe even make a donation!

I'm also waiting for the arrival of my grandchild, (unless they arrived since I edited this post) I'm so excited and full of wonder as to whether we're blessed with a boy or a girl and what they will look like.

I'll keep you informed my friends.

Today is the last Monday of the month, which means it's time to take a look at what the ladies from the Style Not Age  group have been styling.

This month it's been Anna's turn to give us a prompt and she went with quite a teaser .....

"If I were a Handbag..."

I did find this one rather hard at first and couldn't come up with anything, bit silly I know as I have so many handbags to my name.  I finally realised a handbag really does emulate a person.  You see I've always wanted to be one of those people who have a small and neat bag with little compartments and everything in the right place.  I even bought one of those inner bags so everything can be transferred from bag to bag, but the sizes never worked for me.  I've come to the conclusion I'm a big-chuck-it-all-in kind of bag person.  I know it's in there I just have to find it. I'm the lady with everything in her bag.  Always have a tissue, pen, hair band, tampon (when needed) and the odd safety pin and sticky sweet! Lol.

To be totally honest I do love a leather bag, there's something about the smell isn't there.  I was chuffed to receive this beauty I'm styling for today's post - it's very me and you can find out more about it later!

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

 

Style not Age - Festive Finery.

Hi there my lovely friends.

Hope you're all doing well.

Can you believe it's nearly December!  I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping and even though I vowed to have my shopping finished by now ... I haven't!!!!  I'm on holiday now and have weekend away in Scotland as soon as I return so once I'm back from my galavanting I'll have to get my bum into gear and get my shopping done!

So it's time for me and my friends from Style not Age to share our looks for the prompt ...

Festive Finery.

Style not Age .... Perfect Attire for a Picnic.

Morning my friends.

How are you today?

Nearly July, can you believe that!!

Scary how quickly the months go by - we'll be starting Christmas shopping before long! (Sorry)!!

Now did you see my stories and IG page?  Do you remember my son was competing in the Doggetts Coat and Badge race on the River Thames?  Well he won!!!!  I'm ecstatic and bursting with pride.  I'll be sharing a dedicated post soon, so do look out for it my friends. 🥇

Today it’s time for another challenge for Style not Age, I do hope you enjoy seeing how we tackle these challenges as much as we love doing them!

This month it's been Gail's job to find a prompt for us, she's picked a brilliant one, which is just so apt for the month of June .....

Perfect Attire for a Picnic!

I had romantic ideas of a picnic in a field complete with picnic hamper, checkered table cloth & wispy grass swaying in a light warm breeze - alas my busy week and changeable weather scuppered those plans.  I resorted to taking piccys in the garden with no fun filled afternoon in sight!  

My dress is from Matalan, and was the obvious choice for a lazy summer picnic.  I'll be holding onto that idea for a future outing, and will be wearing this outfit when I can. 💛💛

Style not Age - Gothic Romance.

Hi there everyone - thanks for joining me today.

Can we really be in the last week of October already?  With Halloween next weekend it won't be long and I'll be putting my Christmas decorations up!  Yes really Hubby and I have decided we are going to start the festivities early in order to bring on Christmas, some fun times and the end to a very bad year!

You might remember last week I told you I've started buying some gifts already & with another shopping trip under my belt I've managed to cross off quite a few from my list - hopefully I'll get everything done and dusted before there's any sign of queues outside shops or items out of stock!

I had another wonderful weekend with the family.  If you saw my IG stories you'll have seen I went pumpkin picking with my grand-kids.  Something I've never done, and if the weather's that bad again it might be my last - lol.  We had rain all morning, and the field was full of sticky mud with plenty of puddles to splash about in - fortunately I wore my wellies - I've had them for years and really need to get a new pair.  Maybe I'll invest in this pair from Joules, they could last me another 30 years!  I came home with about 8 pumpkins of different sizes, the kids just kept adding to the basket.  Some have been carved and are outside already.  I'm going to carve mine when I have a spare five minutes and maybe make a soup or something with the insides. 

Okay let's get back to the task in hand.

As it's the last Monday of the month it's the turn of the ladies from Style not Age to complete their latest challenge.  This month has been set by Emma and her choice of Gothic Romance proved a rather hard topic!  As I had no idea I went online for a bit of inspiration. This is what I came up with!

Style not Age - What I would wear on the Frow.

Hello everyone.
Thanks for visiting me today.
Just in time for August's Style not Age challenge.
I'm snatching a few minutes to get on top of my blogging, it's hard to find the time with the house full with grandkids to play with, love and cuddle but I know they won't be here for much longer as their renovation and extension is nearly ready.  I'm so excited for them to have a new place - they have their own bedrooms, a playroom, huge garden and a wonderful living area.  It's so big I'm sure they will all have their own space with no rows or upsets - I think you can work out for yourselves if that will happen or not! Lol
So back to the matter in hand - August edition of Style not Age.
Anna, Hilda, Emma & I have been hard at work preparing for the challenge set by Gail.
Do hope you think we are all ready for the Front Row in our styling for ....

What I would Wear on the Frow.

Style not Age - Flower Power.

Hi there my friends.
Thanks for popping by today.
You're just in time to check out the latest offerings from the Style not Age collective & guess what?
We have a new member!
A big warm welcome to Gail - Is This Mutton.  If you don't already follow her blog you might remember she was an original member of the 5 Over 50 group.  So she's back with us to share her take on our monthly challenges

Let's waste no time in getting to the challenge.
It fell into the lap of Hilda this month and she's given us a popular choice for the new season ...
Flower Power
Florals play an important part in every season, but I have to say Spring florals are my favourite.  Spreading a happy vibe when worn, they can't help but make us think of warmer weather and bright flowery gardens, bee's and birds floating on a warm breeze & that's where I got my incentive from.

Style not Age - Winter Opulence.

Hi there,
Sorry to have been AWOL for the last week, I had planned posts to go live, but it seems 'life' got in the way!  I figured why stress out over blogging when the family are around and need me more.  But I'm looking forward to getting back to what I love doing.  I do hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a fun and prosperous New year.

So no time like the present to get back to work.  Today being the last Monday of the month and year for that matter, the ladies from the Style not Age collective are really pushing the boat out with Emma's challenge of ....
Winter Opulence.


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

Style not Age - Go Back in Fashion.

Morning!
I'm starting to get excited .... it's nearly time to put the decorations up!!!!
The indoor decorations will be going up within the next week or so & the lights outside possibly one night this week. We've trimmed the hawthorn bush and purchased new lights to cover it.  It's quite a funny sight when hubby and I put them on, no sorry try and put them on, it's like a Laurel and Hardy sketch!  This year he's got an "idea"... watch this space to see if it works!
The last Monday of the month means the latest edition from the ladies of the Style not Age collective.
This month we're re-visiting a theme that I covered a few weeks ago - re-visiting our old clothes!
Hilda was inspired by my post - so set the challenge for us to take up .....
Style not Age go Back in Fashion.
We're showing off our outfits that we've had for over ten years, or even older!  Nearly all of us have something that's been loved, kept & worn, or just been reluctant to ditch!
Is there anything you have that's really old? (excluding bodies and hubby's) - lol.

Style not Age - Steal her Style.

Hi there.
How you all doing?
Another whirlwind weekend for Mummab with a beach day after the gym on Friday, followed by my weekly Ballroom dancing class in which we finished off our Waltz - a magical dance that makes me imagine I'm Ginger Rogers in a wonderfully elegant ostrich-feather covered ballgown.  Oh I can dream can't I?  Saturday, after making two dozen chocolate eclairs for my mum (church hall fund afternoon tea) I returned home to prepare for my youngest daughters' birthday gathering.  I only had to make a couple of dishes so It didn't take long.  I then enjoyed the evening celebrating with family, friends and all of her friends too!  Yes that was a late night, so the morning arrived way too early!  We eventually got sorted for a big family birthday breakfast, all the children were there except my youngest son who was at work.  Lazy Sunday afternoon - with a cheeky curry to complete a busy, but exciting weekend. X
Welcome my friends - today you've arrived at the latest challenge for the Style not Age collective.
This has landed in the hands of Hilda, she's taken on a challenge that I usually set myself each month -  to see if she can nail it herself.  I'm feeling quite happy about this task as I'm very familiar with it, so let's see how it goes and how my friends tackle it!
Steal her Style

Style Not Age - Recycled Fashion!

Hi there my friends.
Hope you are all well.
I'm probably still on cloud nine after my daughters wedding aka THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR!
Now I'll be clearing up the mess from two days of partying - wish me luck.
Last Monday of the month can only mean one thing - Style not Age Challenge.
Set by my lovely blogging friend Anna  - Anna's Island Style  & I have to admit to not giving 100% to this challenge.  To be totally honest with all the wedding stuff going on I completely forgot!
So without further ado, here's my burnt offerings for .....

Recycled Fashion.
I had a multitude of ideas for this month's challenge, none came to fruition due to wedding preparations, so I will have to save them for another post.
My rushed response settled on the outfit I wore on my recent trip to Spain with the 'hens'.
I took three outfits for the evenings out and one had been recycled from the charity pile, so is sort of recycled if you like!

Style not Age - Pastel Picking.

Morning my friends.
How's life treating you?
Just getting over the first batch of birthdays which has been fun.  Saturday was hubby's so we had a small celebration with family and friends.  Obviously there was a cake, and hubby was so impressed with the decadent cake my bestie and daughter made.  I've included a photo to let you see how good it looked - and yes he's a big fan of Smarties!


Welcome to April's addition of Style Not Age collective - we have an interesting post for you all today.  Imagine diluted Smarties, that's just what the collective are styling this month - PASTELS