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Thursday, 12 January 2023

Khaki Kool - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Hi there,
How are you all doing?

Another busy week so far with my gym classes back to normal, shopping in town and a meet-up with a friend for a catch up.  This, mixed in with seeing the grand-kids and the usual chores it's been full on!  Doesn't everything take so much longer now-a-days or is it just me?  My local bank has closed down so a trip into town with countless road works, traffic lights & endless traffic made everything hard work.
On the plus side, whilst in town getting a battery for my watch, I did a bit of shopping and came home with a new pair of jeans and a fancy pair of suit trousers - if they look okay I might invest in the jacket as I've ALWAYS loved a trousers suit.  You can see the only one I've ever had here back in 2019
Re-visiting that post I'm surprised at how long my hair was and noticed I was wearing these Vionic snakeskin shoes I'm sharing in today's post featuring my new khaki green coat.

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


I'd got plans for this coat as soon as I saw it.  I'd been kindly gifted it from Jenerique and was over the moon when it arrived!
The midi coat* is a double breasted style and fastens with buttons and a big tie belt.  It has back split and big bold buttons.  I like everything about this stunning coat and it slipped on a dream over my green concoction and looks a perfect addition to my wardrobe.
The Sketch coat is similar to a trench style and is very easy to wear over most things, the length sits in just the right place and the tie belt will cinch the waist in to give a lovely feminine shape.  It's available in camel and black and any of these neutral shades makes it an easy to style coat with nearly all your clothes.
It's been reduced in the sale so is the stunning price of just under £53 - £53 for a full length, lined coat!! Incredible!!!


I knew I wanted to style the coat with my olive green shirt.  It's an oversized style and looks good hanging loose or tucked in.  I decided to use this TikTok hack and style it through the belt loops of my trousers - do let me know what you think.  I grabbed my black faux leathers and was really pleased at how well they went together.  Now for the accessories.  It was a no-brainer to add my Vionic Snakeskin court shoes.  I mentioned them earlier and really can't believe how long I've had them, they've lasted well and haven't dated at all, that's the beauty of a classic style isn't it!


So all that's left to say is about the necklace I wore.  I actually tried about three before I decided on this one.  They're beads on a long thread and seem to take on the colour, within reason, that I want to pair it with.  Here it works well with my khaki green outfit, but I've also added it in the past to black, grey and red.  Great to have all that choice from one necklace.


Here you can view my 'belt loop hack'.  You can use any of the loops on the trousers you wear, I tried both on the side and on the front and crossing over to either side and all looked very cool.  Have you tried this styling?


Lastly I grabbed my Valentino bag.  David bought me this last Christmas and I'm pleased to have it in my collection and have used it loads of times over the past year - it's nice to have it as a choice.  It has nice long handles that can go over the shoulder or just hold so it swings low.  It also has loads of sections and pockets which is so helpful.


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Time to party?  It's #Chicandstylish time.


Shall we see who's favourite blogger from last week?  Hello and welcome to Laurie - Vanity & Me who's sharing her classic shirt dress in the ever fashionable corduroy.  It's a stunning number and maybe I should be looking into getting my own, how about you?


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Have a fun rest-of-the-week and I'll see you again on Monday.
Bye for now. X
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29 comments

  1. Gosh, I love that coat so much! What a stunning colour.

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    1. Great isn't it Nancy, I'm so pleased with it. x

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  2. What a lovely olive coat! it looks great for the cooler weather and I like the green on green by wearing that shirt with it, such a good combination! :)

    Thanks for the link up!

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    1. Thanks Mica, I thought it worked well too. I'm looking forward to wearing it again. x

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  3. This might be my favorite outfit on you ever! Ha!! And I've been following you for a long time, this is so sophisticated and chic, love it!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Thanks Kellyann, I'm so pleased you like this style. I think it's one of my favourites too. Nice to be following you too. x

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  4. That's a lovely coat Jacquie - the colour suits you so well. Thanks for hosting! https://frugalfashionshopper.co.uk

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    1. So kind, thanks so much Penny. Good to have you here. x

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  5. I love that shirt tuck hack! It isn't bulky like tying it so I plan to try it. Love the color tones of this outfit and that it a really nice coat!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Good luck with the typing of the shirts Mireille, I agre it works well. x

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  6. These sage greens look fabulous on you!

    Michelle
    https://funkyfashionstyle.com

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  7. Gorgeous top coat! I love the color, and it looks so chic with the tonal shirt underneath. Thanks for the inspiration, and have a good week!

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    1. So kind, many thanks for joining me today. Glad you like my look. x

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  8. Loving your monochromatic green outfit today💚💚💚

    Rosemary Davis

    www.distinctlysouthernstyle.com

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  9. Lovely coat! I think your blouse looks great using the belt loop hack.

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    1. Great style and colour isn't it. So pleased the belt hack worked too. x

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  10. This is a stunning look, Jacqui. And I do like your photos. Well done on all accounts.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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    1. Thanks so much Rena, you are so kind. I'm flattered you like the shots, ended up doing them myself and no one was in and the weather was awful. x

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  11. Dispute how busy you are, you still look amazing Jacqui!

    Chanda
    https://nykenjee.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-make-plan.html

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  12. What a gorgeous coat! And, you've styled it perfectly! The olive greens are just so good together! I watched your reel on Instagram and have decided I need to try this hack, too! Thanks so much for the link party!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  13. I love love this beautiful coat and you look gorgeous in it! Have a lovely weekend girl!

    Valerie
    www.mapleleopard.com

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  14. I'm obsessed with your coat!! That is such a great color on you! I don't wear much green but I really should ;-)

    Lizzie
    www.lizzieinlace.com

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  15. What a unique color for a coat! The shade looks lovely on you!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  16. What a gorgeous coat! I love this colour on you, it all looks very chic, especially with the red nails. The belt hack is great, I'll have to try it!

    Emma xxx
    https://www.style-splash.com

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  17. Sounds like youve had a great time! Busy too. I really love the color of your coat and wit the green shirt, so pretty! I love coats, but really only wear them about 2 months out of the year, otherwise I would have a bigger collection!

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  18. Quite possibly one of my FAVOURITE outfits of yours, Jacqui! That jacket is utter perfection!!
    Big hugs
    Suzy xx

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