Monday, 24 February 2020

Style Not Age Challenge: Flower Power

I'm thrilled to be back in a style challenge and joining the fabulous women of Style Not Age each month.

This month's challenge was chosen by Hilda and it's Flower Power. I find these challenges fascinating
to see everyone's different take on the theme!
I'm wearing my floral brocade bomber jacket with its cute faux fur collar. I was at a loss to know what to wear under it. A t-shirt, I thought, would be dull. Ideally I wanted something else floral. I remembered a Phase Eight top which has virtually the same print. I added my Hush raw hem jeans and green snakeskin boots.

Close-up of blue and green faux fur trimmed floral bomber jacket from Asos

Floral brocade bomber jacket with jeans and green snakeskin boots

The clematis behind me is a Montana (three different ones) and will soon be covered in buds - it's magical to watch.

Let's see how the others tackled Flower Power.

Hilda from Over The Hilda in floral dress from Zara

Hilda from Over The Hilda is rocking a wearing a favourite Zara dress, with a faux-fur waistcoat and M&S boots from autumn 2019. Her bag was bought in the sale at Parfois.

A pink and black floral print dress worn by Emma Peach from Stylesplash

I'm loving the pink faux fur that Emma from Stylesplash is wearing - it goes beautifully with the floral print on her Nine Savannah Miller dress from Debenhams. Her bag from Asos, I bought on eBay, and the scarf is by Skinny Dip.

Blue print dress and pale pink accessories worn by Jacqui Berry from Mummabstylish

Jacqui has a gorgeous print in her dress from good old Florence and Fred. Loving rthe pale pink accessories with her Primark boots and daughter's bag from M & S. I always forget how good a denim jacket looks with a dress. More pics over at Mummabstylish.

A 60s look for Flower Power with Zara dress blue tights and white ankle boots

Anna's cool outfit has a bit of a 60s vibe. Her dress is from Zara (pre-loved) and boots are from New Look. More pics at Anna's Island Style.

Hope our florals have inspired you! I've chosen a few that caught my eye in the shopping guide below. These are from the high-end designers but you'll see very similar designs in the high street I make a couple of pence if you click through - it won't be funding my retirement any time soon!

I'm back on Wednesday with the #WowOnWednesday link up.

Sharing this post with Claire Justine, #iwillwearwhatiwant at Not Dressed as Lamb, Top of the World Style at High Latitude Style, Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style, Turning Heads Tuesday at Elegantly Dressed and Stylish; Style with a Smile at Stylesplash; Chic & Stylish at Mummabstylish, Linkup on the Edge at Shelbee on the Edge, Red Carpet Link Up at Glamadventure, Anna at Muttonstyle, Fancy Friday at Nancy's Fashion Style and #BloggerClubUK or #AnythingGoes at My Random Musings, Thursday Moda at Elegance and Mommyhood, Stylish Monday Link Up at Hello, I’m 60ish, Thursday Fashion Files at Doused in Pink

Shopping Guide: Floral Trends

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