Style not Age - March Madness!

Hi there my over fifty blogging friends.
It's the last Monday of the month which means the latest installment from the ladies of
Style not Age - this month we turned to Hilda for the prompt - March Madness, and it certainly turned some of us mad!  Scratching my head trying to think of an idea.  After a couple of messages with the other ladies & the help of my daughter things came together, scroll down to see my choice.

How can we nearly be at the end of March?
Already May is high on the horizon, that's when my second eldest gets married and moves out!  Actually I'm dreading it. Fortunately I've been a 'stay at home mum' and have always been around the children (sorry they're adults in their 20's & 30's) loving the fact I could/can always be there for them.  When my eldest got married and moved out I had two years to get used to the idea.  My son moved out (with no prior planning - yes that's boys for you) two years ago, and I have to admit I'm still coming to terms with that! But the fact he's giving me a grandson makes it somewhat easier - another darling to spoil. 💙 Consoling myself that I still have three children at home to 'care for' (stay with me - I know they don't NEED me).  Well that's changed since my daughter's engagement last year when we went skiing.  I told myself I had just over a year to get used to the idea.  It still scares the hell out of me!  But I've given myself a good talking to & here's my advice.

1. I've been lucky enough to have her around for more years than her sister.
2. I want her to have that special time, the times when you can do what you want in your own home - have parties, leave your stuff all over the place, clean and clear and have it staying that way. Not having your clothes 'borrowed' and not put back!
3. She's literally moving 5 minutes away, so I'll hopefully see her everyday having quality time not quantity.  

The silver lining in this means I will have more time for myself.  More time for gym classes, dance classes and more time for blogging!

So back to blogging and the latest Style not Age challenge - here's my choice, let me know what you think.

I've gone down the route of stepping out of my comfort zone and worn pieces that I'd happily wear but wouldn't necessarily put together.
Whilst shopping the other day I saw this graphic Tee in Zara - I've been promising myself a second top since buying my 'out of office' from Next over a year ago.  I picked this T because of the face - for some reason it reminded me of an 80's picture and the logo Fashion Calling, I heard this fashionable top calling me loud and clear!

Next what to wear with it?  I would usually pair basic jeans with something like this - but then that's not out of my CZ is it?  What would a 'mad' look call for - neon snakeskin of course!  I picked the skirt out from a selection in Primark - drawn by the side split, just to push the boundaries (way too high for my liking) lol.  So worth the £10 price tag, I'll probably opt for matching with a black top and black sandals if I'm honest - but this is all for the cause isn't it!

Matching neon snakeskin shopper also from Primark caught my eye, and I just had to add shoes that complimented something in my mix - so the red shoes came to play their part in the March Madness party!

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Now it's my blogging friends turn.
Shall we see what they've got to share with us this month?

Let's take a look at Hilda - Over the Hilda first, as it was her idea.  Don't you think she's captured the theme?  I know this is not the usual look for Hilda, she's playing the part of a 70's 'go-go' dancer!  Catch all the details on her blog now. x

Next we'll hop over to see how March Madness has affected Anna - Anna's Island Style - her outfits are always on the edge of edgy and that's what we love about her.  She's normally donning clothes that show her distinct style - pattern mixing to the extreme.  See this month her madness is rather tame, she's showing HER mad side with a boring beige outfit - but Ann this is far from boring.

Finally shall we take a look at Emma's (Style Splash) choice.  She's based her 'mad' outfit around her striking shoes -  Animal was a wild and frenzied puppet from The Muppets who used to play the drums with madness and vigour!  The rest of her pieces compliment her red, white and black peep toe shoes perfectly,  madness or what - we love it!

Thanks so much for joining the four of us this month - do stop by and check out the other blogs - you'll have some nice surprises for sure.  Here's links to some of our previous topics: Styling our Shirts - A Wardrobe Staple,  Wearing Jumpsuits with Joy, Keen as Mustard & Wild about Animal Print!

Catch you again on Monday.

Do hope you'll be stopping by.

Bye for now. X

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