This month the 5 Over 50 Challenge is Marvellous Metallics with the challenger being Anna from Anna's Island Style. I love metallics, particularly footwear, but I decided to stretch myself by styling a rock chick type of look!
I've got metallic overload with my black and gold skirt from River Island (old), clutch bag (Accessorize), gold boots (last season, Office), gold mules (Marks and Spencer). and gold belt (Madeleine, old). And for good measure, the bomber jacket I refer to as "the Elton John jacket," which has black sequins. I bought it when we went to see Elton in Belfast.
The Bowie t-shirt I bought on eBay. I wish I'd kept my 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour t-shirt! Finally I kept it up-to-date with long tassel earrings from Next, but took Kate Moss's advice and wore just one.
What do you think of my "new look"? Bit of a departure from the norm!
Now let's see how my four cohorts tackled the challenge:
Anna from
Anna's Island Style is rocking a metallic skirt and sandals. I absolutely love her necklace and bag!
Ashley from
Lazy Daisy Jones is wearing a pale gold metallic skirt but has given it a feminine edge with delicate shoes and a pretty blue denim top.
How sensational does Laurie from
Vanity and Me look in these metallic trousers? Her sandals and bag also pack some metallic punch.
Jacqui from
Mummabstylish has the most wonderful scarf with silver stars and has fabulous silver accessories.
You'll find all the outfits on our 5 Over 50
Pinterest board.
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How fab we all look in this challenge Gail! I love the lace panel in the pleated skirt and the sequin bomber jacket looks fantastic xx
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Thanks Laurie - you look sensational in those metallic trousers! I've never had the courage to try either metallic or leather trousers but seeing how great you look has inspired me to give them a try. Your gold accessories are fab!
DeleteWow, so rock chick! Better store this look for your next concert! Intrigued about the KM one earring idea. I have a fave black dangle pair that have become a single. Wore it a few months ago but my hair hid the other ear. Now I can be brazen and stylish with my single!
ReplyDeleteI think it's one of her better ideas to steal with pride! It's also apparently hip to wear two mismatched earrings, although I think Mr Mutton will be extremely perplexed by that one!
ReplyDeleteGail I love your Bowie t-shirt, we are all serious Bowie fans in our house. In January we saw the exhibition of his personal Art at Sothebys before it was sold off.
ReplyDeleteI have green eyes for your sequin Jacket marvellous indeed!
best Ashley
Been a big Bowie fan since I was 12. Ebay is a rich seam for tshirts!
DeleteI'm not usually a fan of metallic but I like all of these, I might just have to think again #CreativeMondays
ReplyDeleteMetallics are neutrals, I always say ---- most outfits can be brightened up with gold or silver shoes!
DeleteLoving the combination of band tshirt and metallics! I will be trying this for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Perdita!
DeleteSuch a fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit! The skirt is so fun, and the gold mules are fabulous! You look great!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Thanks Andrea! I'm still not sure if I would actually wear it out....
DeleteLooking great in metallics! The skirt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteGemma x
www.jacquardflower.uk
Thanks Gemma!
DeleteGail---you look fantastic!!! The skirt is incredible and I love your hair!!
ReplyDeleteJodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Aw thanks Jodie! Too kind.
DeleteThat was a clever move to show both gold shoes and mules here Gail! I had struggled between mules and silver brogues and wish I'd thought to showcase both too. I hadn't noticed the lace panel in your skirt which just adds another wonderful dimension of loveliness. It's great to see you channel your rock chick - yet another youthful look on you. Fabulous!
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I'll let you into a secret Anna - I did 2 shoots. The first one was with the gold boots but my legs looked like tree trunks so had to do another shoot, this time with the mules!
DeleteWe have almost the exact same sequinned bomber jacket! : )
ReplyDeleteLove that sexy lace panel on the skirt and those gold booties. I'm a sucker for booties over the mules.
bisous
Suzanne
Great minds, Suzanne!
DeleteI love the Bowie T-shirt paired with the pleated skirt! The lace panel is a lovely detail. The sequin jacket tops it off perfectly. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteEmma xxx
www.style-splash.com
Thanks Emma!
DeleteLove your outfit, your metallic skirt looks great and love how you have styled it. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays :) I will be featuring your look next week on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteOoooh thanks Claire! Exciting!
DeleteThanks again for linking up Gail, pinned and featured :)
DeleteI think you look gorgeous in the rock chick look (one of my all time favourite styles, no less) and that last close-up photo of you is absolutely stunning, Gail.
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www.suzyturner.com
It's not a look I've ever done before, so great to be breaking out of comfort zone in old age!
DeleteAnother look I loved when I saw you on Instagram, Gail! And that Bowie t-shirt is too fun!
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http://marymurnane.com
Thanks Mary!
DeleteThanks for joining our Ageless Style linkup party. What a great bomber!
ReplyDeleteLove the variety of everyone's metallic looks! Your skirt is fab and I love it with the sequined bomber and gold mules.. perfect and fun with the tee. I could use a feww casual tees as they are fun to wear as it gets hotter too!
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jess xx
www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Ahhh, Gail, you are truly a lady after my own heart. With that Bowie top and the Sir Elton bomber, and metallic gold booties. Be still my pounding heart.
ReplyDeleteI do apologise Gail, how rude of me not to comment, I think it was one of those I've commented in my head moments!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this look on you and loved taking part too. Xx
I love how you styled the pretty pleated metallic skirt Gail. Nice T-Shirt and I am dying over the gorgeous and classic gold mules in the perfect heel. =)
ReplyDeleteWelcome by and join my brand-new linkup this week. It just went live!
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/06/floral-camisole-dress-and-denim-bomber.html
Enjoy your week, Ada. =)