Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger for the over Fifties - What real women wear!

Monday, 22 May 2017

The world is your oyster.


Morning, and welcome to my blog.

What's this over fifty fashion blogger been up to over the past week?
Saturday had me at two parties, the first being my granddaughters little tea party - fun time with three year olds.
Saturday evening joining friends for a BBQ to celebrate an 18th birthday party.  A fun evening catching up with friends,  a little chilly for the outfit I had wanted to wear, so boots and jacket had to be included in my choice.  I didn't manage to catch any photos of what I wore, so thought I'd show this one to you all instead.

This mural is randomly painted on a house wall in our local town, the quirky high street has a few odd wall paintings dotted around, and make fun backdrops.  This mermaid being the biggest I figured it would be a fun starting point,  it may have been too big to include in all the shots, however the second picture shows just how big it is and how small I look!!
Portraying an oyster in it's shell, but more importantly the world is your oyster, grab every moment, live every second and party whenever you can, life is too short to waste time on worrying (I'm still trying to learn this on) - look after your friends and family, and if you love them, tell them!








I adore wearing culottes which is such a shame because hubby hates them!  They are so easy to wear, comfy, roomy and stylish.  Dressed up or down they always look super.  I paired mine with this long tunic, sleeveless style that I'm not totally at ease with, my arms do look huge in the photos, two options I can do to avoid this, one by wearing a cardigan and the second lift some weights!! Lol.

My tunic has some lovely colours running through it, so in turn brighten up an otherwise dull look. 
The blue clutch came into play again - I really wanted to grab my shiny black patent bag, however with a little coxing from my god-daughter I gave in to use the blue one instead. 

Finishing off with these tan suede courts, again this was a little out of my comfort zone - I would have gone with black, but viewing the results I'm starting to think in a different way - maybe at times my 3 colour rule will take a back seat!  I'm even having little thoughts of pattern matching in my outfits!!!! Heavens above - mummabstylish matching patterns whatever next!!! Okay that should have a 'possibly' in that sentence. Lol.










I'll be back again on Thursday, I'd love you to stop by again. 
Enjoy your week, there's a long weekend in sight - what will you be getting up to?

All photos care of Esther Ruby.X

Cheerio. X
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28 comments

  1. Wonderfull pictures and location. You look amazing Jaqui!
    XO Tina

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  2. I just wore my culottes this weekend, too, Jacqui!!
    I think it's fabulous to have a different silhouette and they are fun!
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Good choice Jodie, they are such a good look, need more colours I think. x

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  3. What a fantastic look! And what a stunning wall!

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  4. An amazing wall, can't believe that gable is so huge and has no windows. That location is going to be a hard act to follow!
    You look gorgeous, my darling, your lovely dark hair looks good with all colours. Like the mix of lime and blue in the pattern.
    Like the colour mix in that top.

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  5. It's amazing isn't it Mary! Many thanks for your kind words, you're too kind. x

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  6. Wow love that wall, its stunning...I love culottes and your look great on you with that lovely tunic top and fab shoes.
    nora

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    1. Many thanks Nora, thank you so much for stopping by. xx

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  7. How neat! I love murals. The shoes are lovely I love that you chose the camel color to go with your pretty colorful top! Sounded like you had an eventful weekend. My neice wants to come to a sleepover at my house!
    Thanks for linking
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Jess, thanks for stopping over and for leaving your lovely comments. Good luck on the sleep over. xx

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  8. Love this cool wall! I adore your printed top and culottes. My hubby doesn't like culottes either!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. I can't think why they don't like them! Thanks for stopping by Katherine. xx

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  9. That sounds like one busy weekend! I love your tunic with the culottes. I know they're trending but my hubby doesn't see why....I think you look great!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. It sure was Ruth, thank you for your lovely comments.x

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  10. Whoa, that wall looks so stunning! I love your outfit, culottes are my fav too for the same reasons you mentioned and you have styled them perfectly! :)
    xx
    https://simpliannie.wordpress.com/

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    1. It's amazing Ankita, lucky that it's local to me! Thanks for stopping by. x

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  11. Absolutely beautiful! That print is so on trend and I just love the blue bag!

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  12. HI J, I really like this backdrop !
    The culottes and tunic work well.

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  13. What a cool mural!

    And I love your tunic! Beautiful print & it looks great with the culottes. And the blue bag works really well with the outfit!

    Andrea
    http://www.andreaswellnessnotes.com/2017/05/striped-skirt-in-livermore-valley-wine.html

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    1. Andrea, glad you agree, and thanks for stopping by. x

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  14. Thanks for linking up to the Top of the World Style party. I like your top. Nice and summery.

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  15. You look fab and I love that print !! Xx #bestandworst

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