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Thursday 18 November 2021

Four Essentials from Bonmarche - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Morning my friends.
Hope you're doing well.
A very excited Mummab this week as we welcomed a new arrival to the Berry family.  I'm in love and besotted with my new .... grandson.  I've had my first cuddle with him and frankly can't wait to do it again.
Another thing I'm really excited to share with you is my essential picks from the latest collection from Bonmarche.  I'm a big follower of their styles and have many items in my wardrobe from them, my favourite has to be this gorgeous black lace dress I picked up in the sale for a bargain price of £20, followed closely by my stunning biker jacket that's a bold and bright shade of fiery orange.  So it was no surprise to me that I loved these four items that were kindly gifted to me recently too.

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


Bonmarche are excited and pleased to introduce a brand new collection into their brand ... and the Andrea Loves collection is just for you!  Featuring flattering and very appealing styles that will take you from day to night .. and anywhere else you'd care to go. I want to go out wearing all of them now!
I'm happy to say garments fit true to size, so purchase your normal size and the full range from 10 to 28 are all the same price!
I'm sharing my four essentials of the season with you today!


Essential One - The Tiered Dress.
Twenty eight pounds, £28 that's the price of this stunning lurex stripe floral dress.  It's an amazing price for this on-trend dress.  With endless places to wear this tiered beauty I thought I'd start off with a visit to meet my new grandson.



Styled with black boots and bag this style of dress scores high for me - it's a dress that's a joy to wear and as soon as I put it on I knew it was so 'me'!  Just so easy to wear and with a good few options of how to style it.  I pulled on my 'can't live without' black slouch boots, but reckon my tan version would work nicely too ... as would trainers or ankle boots - what would you wear?
This charming dress has just about everything I love!  So much so I've earmarked it for Christmas Day ... now that's a statement isn't it!



I fancy wearing a cosy knit over the top too, & bring on the chunky boots to take it up a level!


Long sleeves are a must for me in the cooler seasons, and that also means the possibility of wearing another layer that can't be seen under it. Aren't elasticated cuffs perfect too?  I love the effect of the bell style here - they're easy to wear too. 
This smock style is a relaxed and hangs beautifully, it's ticking all the right boxes for me! 

 

Essential Two - The funnel Neck Coat.
Coat season is in full swing, and a girl can never have enough outer-wear can she?  I just had to include this grey coat* into my clutches, even though I've got umpteen in my wardrobe.  It's a perfect little coat that looks fab over jeans but still would look super worn over a cute dress when I'm off out! 


Big and bold silver buttons along with zipped pockets give this effortlessly stylish jacket an edge making it look far more expensive than it is - just a snip at just under £50.  The salt and pepper colouring will work hard in a neutral wardrobe and I'm so pleased it's in mine!



Wear with jeans and a jumper, boots or trainers, so much choice for this eye-catching beauty.



Essential Three - The Party Season Blouse.
This sheer black foil shirt has long sleeves comes with a black camisole to wear under it.  It's the perfect top to wear for Christmas festivities as the foil stars adorning the blouse catch the light magically.

I love the clutches of foil stars spread across the black chiffon blouse.  It fits like a dream and can be styled with black jeans for a special day out or like I've worn with a leather look skirt for an office party or celebratory dinner out with friends.  A statement look at an easily achievable price.  Grab your beauty for only £18, before they go!








Essential Four - The wide leg trouser.
Another blouse to go with the essential wide leg trousers I already have is this animal print blouse* and it looks a picture.  It's also a sheer blouse that has long sleeves and full buttons trailing the front.


I'm loving the gold thread that runs through the animal print floaty blouse - it's perfect for the season of parties and nights out.




Teamed with black palazzo trousers it's a look that's just me, elegant and so ladylike.  I love to wear heels too, so my nude mules just had to be included in the mix.  Black or cream boots deserve to be included too.


The pretty lurex thread detail plays right into the Christmas party theme - this will be the perfect companion to not only palazzo pants, but faux leather skinnies or tight pencil skirt too.



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Time for the #Chicandstylish #LINKUP


Favourite blogger from last week is .... Darlene - Aquamarine Style. Love the sweater skirt Darlene is sharing with us, what an sensational style you have sweetie - love all these styles. x


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So pleased to have you come along today, much love to you all.
Do join me again on Monday.
Bye for now. X




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44 comments

  1. Congrats on the arrival of your grandson! I love these outfits too - that sheer star print blouse is a real standout and the dress will be perfect for Christmas day! I still haven't decided what I'll wear for Christmas day yet - I'm going to try shop my wardrobe like I did last year!

    Thanks for the link up!

    Hope that your week is going well :) It's another rainy spring day here!

    Away From The Blue | Handbag Gift Guide

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    1. Thanks so much Mica, how lovely to be talking about Christmas. x

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  2. I went to the press day for this and the collection looks great Jacqui. And guess what? I have the dress and the printed blouse coming! We will be twinning again! haha xx

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    1. Oh how nice, we always seem to pick similar items. So pleased with my selection, they'll be wonderful for Christmas. x

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  3. Congratulations to you all Jacqui on your new grandson. Such a happy time :) Love all your outfits, such a stunning dress.

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    1. Awe thank you so much Claire, so pleased with all my garments. x

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  4. Congrats on the new grandchild! You have some fab picks, love the dress you're saving for Christmas Day

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  5. Congratulations!! What a joy!
    That dress is so lovely! I'm a sucker for dresses, want to wear them everyday! Enjoy your grandson!

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  6. Ahhh, Congratulations Jacqui to the new addition to your family, such great news to hear!! I love all of your looks and the photos are amazing!

    - Chanda
    https://birthofafashionblogger.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-dress.html

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  7. All of these outfits are fabulous! Love the outfit with The Party Season Blouse! Congratulations on the arrival of your grandson!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Awe thanks so very much Jill, love them all and my grandson is a darling. x

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  8. Love all of this on you! So cute!

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  9. I love them all but my favorite is the first dress. It is absolutely stunning.

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    1. It's cute isn't it Amy, so pleased with all the pieces. x

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  10. Congratulations on your new baby grandson, my friend! I really like all of these new pieces on you. The tiered dress and your star print blouse are my favorites!

    Shelbee

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    1. Many thanks Shelbee, nothing quite like it really. x

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  11. Congratulations on your new grandson! How exciting! Love all of these pretty pieces Jacqui! And I do love coats, even though I dont get to wear them as much as Id like. The dress has all the warm colors I love and you have some lovely tops that give that bit of sparkle for the Holidays.
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Many thanks to you Jess. So pleased with them all. Hope you're having a good time. x

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  12. So many beautiful pieces: the funnel neck coat is my favorite but the blouse with the leather skirt is gorgeous too. Congratulations on your new grandson!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  13. Yay! Congrats on your new baby grandson!!

    Alexandra
    OnRockwoodLane.com

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  14. Congrats on your grandson, that's wonderful news! And so many great pieces, but I think the tiered dress is my favorite—it's so perfect for autumn!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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    1. You are too kind, many thanks and glad you like the dress. x

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  15. Hmm, it seems like your site ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I had written and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer, but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any recommendations for newbie blog writers? I’d appreciate it.

    Thank you

    Anthony

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  16. What a fabulous collaboration that is, Jacqui! I love all these styles, especially that gorgeous floral dress. It looks super expensive, so what a surprise to see that price! And what a great surprise to see my photo featured here! How nice is that? You always say such lovely things. Thanks, Jacqui.

    xx Darlene

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  17. Oops, forgot to congratulate you on the new grandbaby. Isn't is so fabulous to just stare at their adorable little faces? I don't have any yet, but remember how it felt just looking at my baby boy. Gee, only 29 years ago! lol!

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  18. A new baby ready for Christmas how wonderful, Congratulations! That fabulous blouse has my name written all over it!
    Pamela
    www.style-yourself-confident.com

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    1. I know, so chuffed and they are coming to mine for Christmas - yay! x

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  19. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Grandma again, Jacqui! You must be over the moon!! It'll make Christmas all the more special this year.
    I am IN LOBVE with every single item you've shown here. I would style them exactly as you have. You look stunning!
    Hugs
    Suzy xx

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  20. The floral dress looks great with the boots.

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  21. Congratulations! Being a grandmother is the best thing in the world! xx

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    1. Oh absolutely - he's a dream and so gorgeous (I know they all are). x

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  22. Congrats on your sweet grandson! How exciting!! :) Ohh, I love that dressy top with the leather skirt!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Many thanks Carrie, glad you like these pieces. x

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