Hello and welcome to another challenge from the Style Not Age Collective! Jacqui has opted for the theme of Spring Greens this time which does seem to have had the desired effect by fast forwarding us into some lovely springtime weather. Hurrah for that and let's see how Jacqui has tackled the challenge herself ...
It does indeed look like spring has taken hold where she lives too. Her dress is from Next and just in case you hadn't noticed, Jacqui's new eating regime means that she's fading away before our very eyes, helping her to drop a size. What a great excuse to have a new wardrobe Jacqui! Do pop over to see her post on Mummabstylish.
Hilda is showcasing this fab green coat from Zara with faux leather jeans in her springtime setting. She's waxing lyrical about the delights of spring on her blog Over The Hilda so do swing by to find her inspiration.
Another green coat this time from Laura Ashley for Emma of Style Splash. Her yellow courts and that cute daffodil brooch are both perfect tie-in's for the spring theme too.
I must admit that I had to rummage around in my wardrobe to find some green of any sort. I soon discovered that even though I like the colour, I don't actually own many green pieces - note to self to remedy that at the soonest possible opportunity! This skirt is one I bought from eBay a few years ago. I haven't worn it much due to the fact that the lining around the bottom edge seemed to be too tight and to pucker the line of the skirt. I expect that's why it ended up on eBay. After a couple of attempts at repairing it I finally resorted to separating the lining and skirt completely and et viola, it worked!
It was easy to pull the rest of the look together once I'd fixed the skirt. The spring theme was echoed perfectly in both the M&S blouse and my floral Primark boots. I picked out the blue from the boots to choose tights and all that was left was to find a jacket. This yellow tweed Chanel type jacket was a charity shop find. If there are any of you readers who've been with me from the start, you'll have seen this jacket and skirt paired up four years ago in this post here. I'm pleased to see that I still have a love for this combination some years on.
The rings are both pre-loved and seen regularly on the blog - I do like these large gobstopper kind of rings for adding a bit of extra colour to an outfit.
These sock boots are sooooo comfortable, a dream to wear all day long.
The backdrop for this shoot was chosen by Sasha - perfect spring greens don't you think?
My old faithful sunglasses are by Quay Australia, as usual.
So that just about winds it all up for another month. Did you enjoy the challenge? Does it inspire you to search out your own version of Spring Greens? I do hope so. Please take a moment to visit the other ladies on their blogs to read their back stories. I'll be back later on this week with ...? Goodness knows what! I'm sure I'll find something to share with you. Thanks for joining us again this month and I hope you'll be back soon.
Anna x
Oooh, I LOVE all the greens! My favourite colours! You have all put together some beautiful outfits! I especially like the second lady's outfit!
ReplyDeleteCheers Kezzie. I think after a grey old winter we were all keen to show off some spring colours here x
DeleteSuch a fabulous outfit Anna! I'd never have thought to put blue tights with the green skirt but it looks fantastic! The jacket and skirt are great charity shop finds.
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Thanks Emma. I didn't really have a plan for this apart from the skirt and do love the organic nature of how these outfits come together. Am off to the mainland this weekend and can't wait to have a rummage around in my favourite charity shops!
DeleteYou've done well with your Spring Green's Anna, love the accent of blue and the boots are striking. I loved this challenge, it's certainly made us all feel like Spring is in the air. Happy Monday Anna, and have a super week. Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I thought you were very optimistic with the title of this challenge at the start of the month and yet the weather was happy to oblige. Well done - it's so colourful!
DeleteOoh, I love that wonderful green skirt - it's the perfect Kermit shade. What a great challenge!
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased that I've managed to fix this skirt - you'll be seeing more of this one now. Have a lovely week!
Deletewoww, lovely color combo, the skirt has a stunning color and it looks fab with the yellow jacket, perfect ensemble!. And you totally rock your accessories. Those booties and the amazing shirt make everything even more fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLovely spring inspiration!
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So kind of you Monica! It was great fun putting this look together and so lovely that the weather obliged giving us all a spring like feel x
DeleteThere isn't any other colour that heralds Spring so much as green (with the exclusion, perhaps, of the yellow of the lovely Scilly daffs!) and green is my favourite colour too. Love the skirt and paired with the floral blouse, I'm getting a 1960s mod vibe! xxx
ReplyDeleteThe green and yellow are indeed a spring fest together Ann. I'm never sure how these outfits will unfold as I don't have a set plan when the challenge is agreed. I suppose that's the joy of the creative in me, seeing how the fabrics and patterns interact x
DeleteIts great how you set each other a challenge and then pull it off. Lovely colour combinations - Jill x
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I really enjoy having to discover something new by way of these challenges Jill. It definitely sparks some fab ideas for us all!
DeleteOh boy! It's going to beat least another month before any signs of spring dare to stick their wee heads out on my part of the planet. I can still be joyful seeing you looking and feeling springy!
ReplyDeleteYour green skirt, blue tights and unifying floral booties are simply brilliant Anna. Good job of solving that skirt issue because now we can look forward go seeing it again!
At least we did bring a breath of spring in your direction Judy. I think everyone seemed to love the chance to step away from the heavy winter clothes this time and really embraced the colours of the new season x
DeleteAnna I always look forward to seeing what you do with our challenges. You never disappoint. I just love the spectrum of the colours of Spring that you have included from the greens to the blue sky (and sea) and then the flowers. Creativity at its best. Magic.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely of you Hilda. I really like to have someone lead me in this way as it opens up all sorts of ideas that I wouldn't come across otherwise. Roll on next month!
DeleteAll the outfits are lovely and I like yours very much, Anna, I had a look at the previous post where you wore the same jacket and skirt and they look gorgeous in that post, too. They go very well together and the blue tights/boots and in the older post the blue shirt really add a fantastic contrast.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have lost our burst of beautiful Spring weather today. colder, grey and rain!
Hope you have a great weekend,
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I suppose if we were mixing our blue and yellow poster paints together we'd make green which is why these colours all work so well together - they're so harmonious.
DeleteWe too have been plunged back into grey wintery weather here today!