5Over50 challenge round 2

Ding, ding! - round 2 of our style challenge is here. The collective have the joyful task of styling up Marvelous Metallics this month and you won't be in the least surprised to hear that this was my suggestion. Metallics feature heavily in my wardrobe and shoe collection, causing me to have a difficult time in choosing which of these to showcase. 5 over 50 are raring to go so let's get on with it, shall we?








The foundation of my outfit is this silver pleated skirt which I found in the sale at Sainsbury's some time ago. My sandals are a great match coming from TK Maxx - the brand is Xti. The tiny sequin bag was a gift from my daughter and seemed like the perfect accessory for today's challenge along with silver rings and bangle as well as my relatively new silver and gold chain which ties everything together beautifully. The simple black sweater was a good backdrop for all the shimmering metallics, and my sunglasses (another find at Sainsbury's) add just a little pop of colour.


Here's Jacqueline from Mummabstylish blog. In complete contrast to me she's taken the minimal approach to her styling of Marvellous Metallics and I know that this may have a much broader appeal - it's not for everyone to pitch up head to toe in metallics. This nod to the theme is achieved by way of the silver handbag with silver chain and a silver link watch too. Her cornflower blue scarf is patterned in silvery white too. See Jacqueline's blog here and follow her on instagram here.



Gail is totally committed to this month's challenge and I'm more than slightly envious of her outfit. The black and gold skirt is really striking on its own, but by adding a gold clutch and boots Gail is indeed embracing the marvellous of her metallics. Rock and chick come to mind when you clock the single earring, black motif tee shirt and dark sunnies. Follow her on instagram here and find her blog Is This Mutton here.



The normally conservative dresser amongst the group has to be Laurie whose classic styling always has me wishing I could be more elegant too. Today however, Laurie has drawn together gold, silver and bronze for her ode to metallics and the resulting look is pretty hot stuff, don't you think? The plain white shirt shows Laurie's expertise at knowing when enough is enough. Find Laurie's blog Vanity And Me Style here and follow her intagram account here.



Last, but by no means least is Ashley from Lazy Daisy Jones blog. The third pleated skirt of the feature is a pale gold version which she has paired up with these gorgeous silver shoes. Ashley chose her favourite colour of blue for her top and incorporated another splash of colour by way of her cute little handbag. Follow Ashley's lifestyle blog here and instagram here.

We'll be back again next month with another style challenge. I do hope you'll drop by to see what we're up to.

Linking with -
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Cherie of Style Nudge

Anna x

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  1. I loved your challenge Anna, I've always had a thing for metallic footwear and bags, but you stretched me to go outside my comfort zone a little. I love your outfit, everything about it is superb including that sweet little bag! Gail

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    1. My thanks must go to you Gail for dreaming up this new collaboration - it's going to be great fun to have this ongoing feature. What's coming next I wonder?

      Anna x

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  2. Anna your styling is spot on as ever, add in your gorgeous backdrops and I see perfection! Your big gold ring has caught my 'magpie eye' A lovely theme suggestion thank you I've had lots of fun with this one!
    bestest wishes
    Ashley x

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    1. Ashley it's been great to play with my favourite of colours this month, although I've still got outfit B up my sleeve which will probably be aired later on. The ring was a great charity shop find and is one of my favourites too. One point that has driven me mad is seeing that you can spell marvellous like that or marvelous like this - both are seemingly correct. I kept coming back to edit the word time after time until I just had to stop. Utterly mad!

      Anna x

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  3. What a fun challenge!

    I absolutely love your outfit, Anna! The skirt looks amazing with the black top, and all the jewelry is just fabulous! Very well done!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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    1. Thanks Andrea. I think you can't go wrong by adding black to something like this. A bit like you saying to use a block colour with all of those jazzy pants this week.

      Cheers for the lovely comments x
      Anna

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  4. This outfit is fabulous Anna, the skirt works so well with the black jumper - we've all done so well and so different. x Jacqui

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    1. You're so right Jacqui, we have all done so well with this challenge! I love to see how these themes will be interpreted as it really does show our personalities too. Great fun!

      Anna x

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  5. Anna!! You always give me reason to smile with your love of clothing and fashion!!
    This skirt is magnificent!!
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. How kind of you Jodie, thanks so much! The skirt was a supermarket find and cost so little and yet looks so grand. I think it'll be one that comes out for years and years when I need a bit of razzle-dazzle.

      Have a fab week x
      Anna

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    1. Me too Nancy! I seem to be getting quite a collection of pleated skirts now. The more the merrier!

      Anna x

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  7. There is something inherently cool about metallics and you've all done a wonderful job showcasing them with your outfits.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Thanks Suzanne. This was a dream feature for me and looks like the others took to it big time too!

      Anna x

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  8. Oh, what wonderful outfits! I love them all, but my heart is with your skirt, Anna - such a pretty shape. Hmmm...I think I need to break out my copper top soon! You're so inspiring!

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    1. I loved that three of us chose pleated skirts - I had been worried that I was going to be too over the top, but how wrong I was. Metallics really are marvelous in my book and it was a great reason to break out masses of sparkle.

      Thank so much Sheila x

      Anna

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  9. Bring on the shine! I love that so many metallic, pleated skirts were featured by participating bloggers. Everyone rose to the challenge and some impressive styling resulted.
    I'm most comfortable with your styling Anna. I think a beck turtleneck is a wonderful neutral that allows the metallic to shine. That little heart shaped, sparkling leopard handbag is DARLING!!!!!!! What a perfect gift from your daughter.
    I hope that the recent tragic events in Great Britain have only served to strengthen your courage and resolve. I am so very sorry.

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    1. Bring on the shine indeed Jude! This was such fun for all of us and I was so surprised how everyone entered into the challenge with such gusto. I imagined the odd pair of sparkly shoes or handbag, but this was pretty full on madness and oh how I loved it! And yes, how cute is this heart shaped bag?

      Thanks for your earlier message. We are a country united and that will never change.

      Anna x

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  10. Lovely array of razzle dazzle and I love your little handbag Anna! Marvellous! My auto correct came up. I wouldn't have known how to spell it. I googled it and it's 2 lls in GB and one in the USA but whats an l between friends.
    I have recently bought some silver pleated metallic trousers, they don't have a hem on the bottom, the material is not the sort that would fray. Does your skirt have one? Tessa xx

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    1. You know me Tessa, the more sparkle the better so this was me in my element!

      I think the need for good grammar and spelling marks us a being of a certain generation and I do like that. It matters to me as I like to think it's a sign of a decent education.

      This metallic fabric seems to be a synthetic that doesn't need to be hemmed. Your trousers sounds blooming fabulous. Way back in my youth, I think I may have had pleated trousers (although not metallic).

      Anna x

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    2. Thanks for your reply, now I know they are meant to be like that. I did wonder whether to hem them but it might not have been a good look!

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  11. More gorgeous shoes! I really enjoyed this challenge and love that we are involved together Anna. Looking gorgeous as always xx
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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    1. Laurie, I'm really pleased that we're part of this new collaboration. Thanks for your lovely feedback.

      Anna x

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  12. Heyy really nice bags for girls... really a party wear look you got in black and golden color combination i feel you should try at parties as its the evening wear

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    1. That's a good idea Julia. This could indeed pass for evening/party wear. Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment.

      Anna x

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  13. How lovely to see such varying use of the pleated skirt in this challenge, Anna. There's Ashley in her Park Avenue Gypsy ensemble. And Gail ruling the rock stage. And you in that gorgeous incognito celeb outfit!!!

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    1. I must admit I didn't expect so many of us to turn up in a pleated skirt Sheela. But at least we all looked so very different. And yes, you know me, always acting out the aging/fading celeb!

      So lovely to hear from you x
      Anna

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