How are you all doing?
With the weather still doing it's own thing ( it's getting boring now!) I just had to break out a spring outfit, in hope to maybe tease the weather into changing for the better!
Having had a wet beginning to the Easter weekend I hoped for a brighter day yesterday, when I had arranged a mini Easter Egg Hunt for my little princess. As it turned out the grass was way too wet for any fun and games so we resorted to hiding the eggs indoors. She had a great time searching for the chocolate eggs and she ended up with some twenty odd yummy eggs in various sizes culminating in a large white chocolate bunny hiding in a cupboard! So after a busy weekend of her first trip to the cinema to watch Peter Rabbit, picking her own Easter egg (two really) on a shopping trip with me and grandad, finishing with the Easter Egg Hunt she really has had an egg-citing Easter! Sorry. X
Last year I styled a chambray shirt dress. I'd wanted something in this soft denim drape for a long time, and it took quite a few shopping trips (such hard luck - lol) until I found the right one. Pop over and see how I styled it last April with tan accessories and my basket bag.
....And here's how I wore it the other day, albeit for photos as it's still way to cold to flash that much arm and leg!! Come the next few weeks, hopefully I be able to wear it 'for real'.
Layered over my orange M & Co dress for a contrasting look, to me it looks like a long-line jacket which will be great for spring. I picked out the orange with a clear red string of beads. I've had these for many years, & they mean a lot to me - a present from one of the children when they first went shopping for Christmas presents on their own - arrhh - memories.💖
Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments.
So with a lighter attire I needed a softer toned shoe to wear, here's where these fetching new wedges step in (oh stop it). When Lotus Shoes recently contacted me to select a few items, I quickly picked these out. Lotus Shoes have a stunning collection of footwear & handbags suitable for most occasions, and having had quite a variety of their shoes, sandals, boots & bags in the past I guessed (correctly) they'd be winners.
Let me tell you a little more about these shoes. From a choice of four colours the Nude Jelico Patent Wedge* has now been reduced to just under £40. They come in UK sizes from 3 - 8, I wear a UK 7 and they're pretty much the perfect size for me.
I've always been a big fan of wedges and the fact that they're a cork wedge well that's just chocolate pudding & chocolate custard!
Did you know that wearing nude shoes elongates the leg? Well that's just another reason to buy buff toned shoes.
Do you wear wedges at all? I always have one or two in my wardrobe, as they are so comfortable. They are great to wear shopping to create a casual look, or wear them for a special day out when you might be walking on grass, nothing worse than sinking heels in soft grass! Argghh!!!
Nude shoes are a must in an over fifties shoe collection, in fact anyone's collection really! They are a go-with-anything colour, you'll be surprised at how often you'd wear something like this. Are you a fan of nude shoes?
Thanks to Esther Ruby for taking my photos. X
Don't forget to join me on Thursday for the #chicandstylish linkup. I love to see what you're all doing and wearing.
Bye for now, it's been great. X
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Haha! I have the same! Just featured on the vlog!
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We've so got the same taste Laurie, how funny. I'll be popping over to se the vlog. Hope you've had a Happy Easter - did you see the grandchildren? xx
DeleteLove your wedges Jacqui. The colour will go with everything and the heels look perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Claire, I love a nude shoe. Have a super Monday. x
DeleteThanks for sharing at Creative Mondays Jacqui :) Hope you can join us today.
DeleteI love wedges – I wear them all the time in the summer! I love these. The colour is perfect for elongating the legs, isn't it? LOVE the outfit, but you must've been freezing lol!!
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Glad you agree with me Suzy and yes I was freezing, I was the warmer weather was here already - I can't wait! Hugs to you too. x
DeleteThis is a really cute look! I love the pop of red and your neutral shoes! Happy Monday!
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Too kind Cheryl, thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Monday and happy week to you too. x
DeleteGorgeous and versatile wedges. Love the pop of red with this outfit too! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much my friend, I do hope you've had a super Easter break. Looking forward to the weather changing soon (I hope). x
DeleteOh, I am so glad to hear your little Princess enjoyed egg hunting even if it was only at home. :-)) Happy Easter Monday.
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Miri
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Thanks Miri, we had a super time, and she keeps me young and on my toes lol. Happy Easter Monday to you too. x
DeleteI love wedges, they are flattering and easy to walk with! But I do love that dress too! I was looking for just such one last Friday. Didn t find it of course, Just like I could t find anything that I liked! I am so done with the big shops and brands!😬😬😬
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nancy, and that's a shame you didn't find anything. I hope you have better luck online maybe. have a happy week Hun. Hope to see you on Thursday for my linkup. Can't wait to see your next super outfit Hun. x
DeleteI have a couple of wedges, and they are always so great!!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is fabulous Jacqui!!
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Jodie
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Many thanks Jodie. x
DeleteThis denim dress is absolutely adorable. I love that you paired it with red to really make it stand out. The wedges are a great neutral with the bright red!
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Ruth, thanks you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. x
DeleteThe weather in KC is not too spring-y either! (Rainy, super foggy, and in the high 30s, like ugh.) I love your chambray number, babe!
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Le Stylo Rouge
Thanks so much for stopping by. Great dress isn't it, plenty of wear for the summer I think. x
DeleteYou look fantastic. Honestly, I am so jealous that you see grass, though I totally understand that you are ready for full on spring weather. Me too!!!! I love this denim dress and how you layered it, never thought of that before.
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Too kind, thanks so much. The weather is starting to change here - I've managed to cut the grass - finally!! x
DeleteI don't have any nude shoes...help. no wonder I'm only 5ft and a pip squeak. Thanks for linking up to our new venture.
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I love nude shoes, and have now got two pairs to choose from - plus my cream boots, I love them! Good luck with your link up Anna, I will be there again. x
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ReplyDeleteThese wedges are so gorgeous. I need a pair a like that.
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Miri
Many thanks Miriam, you're too kind. x
DeleteI am so glad your grand-daughter had an eggs-iting Easter. But I truly love the way you styled this chambray shirtdress over another dress. Brilliant idea I must try. Also your new cork-wedge nude pumps are gorgeous and will go with everything!
ReplyDeleteWelcome by and join the Sunday Showcase linkup for this month and as usual stop by Thursdays for my style linkup. =) Thanks!
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Arrh, thanks so much Ada, gad you could stop by and that you agree with my thoughts on the nude shoes. x See you on the linkup. x
DeleteGreat wedges and I love how you've reworked your denim dress with those peeps of red. Thanks for being a part of Continental Drift.
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
Many thanks, kind words indeed. x
DeleteI've just been thinking abut wedges. I really need a pair. Look look great! x
ReplyDeleteThey're a great casual shoe, I'd recommend you get some - I'm sure you'll love them. x
DeleteI love how you styled your chambray shirt dress! What a great way to keep warm and look stylish! The red peeking through is a nice pop of color and the color contrast with your nude wedges is perfect!
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Many thanks Maureen, glad you like the look. Kind words indeed. x
DeleteI have only had one pair of wedges I really liked. They had straps to go over the ankle, making them fairly easy to walk in. Yours look like they would go with everything.
ReplyDeleteNina
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Yes I find these easy to wear and walk about in. I wore them today - looked fab and felt great. x
DeleteI love how you layered your chambray dress over a red one for this chic and stylish outfit!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
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Thank you Amber. Glad you like the outfit. Thanks for stopping by. x
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