Autumn florals, our Style Not Age challenge


Welcome to September's style challenge! Autumn florals is what I came up with for my theme, which feels like the halfway house to admitting that summer is over. I've unpacked some of my autumn clothes today, but I'm not convinced that I'm ready for the decline into what I find the most difficult months of the year. Drab and dull is what comes to mind when I think autumn and winter, but I mustn't confuse the weather with the clothes must I? Anyway, let's see how my co-conspirators have done this time shall we?


Jacqui gives her florals a light touch by adding white to the mix. This is a clever bit of transitional dressing if ever I saw it! Read more on her blog Mummabstylish here.


Another pair of light coloured boots lifts Hilda's dark floral frock and adds a funky element that I really love. See her back story on Over the Hilda here.


Editor of Style Splash Emma is sporting a #secondhandseptember frock for the challenge. I would have snapped this pretty offering up too if I'd seen it! And how cute is that little bag?


So let's get down to details shall we? My floral frock is by Zara, an earlier purchase from this summer. The mustard suedette jacket is by Boohoo which I picked up in TK Maxx this year too. You may remember seeing these chestnut suede boots before. I've had them for a couple of years now - they're from Office and are still comfy as ever despite the height of those heels.


The maxi dress has one side split giving the odd flash of thigh. I think I'll be happier to wear tights with this during the colder months. The tiny and beautifully soft leather bag by Gigi is preloved and was a bargain at £3.99. I was rather pleased to match the orange flowers with the orange trim of the bag.


I've got a few maxi dresses that I'm planning on wearing with boots over the next month or so to see if I can extend their life beyond that summer fling. I think a bit of layering may be needed to carry it the look off, but it may be worth a try. My cream and peach floral frock from Zara (see here) is one that I'm loath to pack away just yet, so watch out for that bit of styling soon.


Rings are both preloved, as is the leather belt by Evie and my necklace is by Daisy Dunlop. Did you notice the punched floral pattern on both ring and belt? I can't help these tiny link-ups.


Sunglasses are by my fave brand Quay Australia.


So that's another month's challenge in the bag. Thanks for joining us again. Are we inspiring you? Does autumn inspire you? If so, please do share with me what fires you up most for this new season as I do struggle with this. Perhaps you've had your colours done and autumn is you? I think I may be autumn, but that doesn't seem to make it any easier for me. 

Have a great week and let's catch up again soon!

Anna x

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  1. Spot on for this years colour trend. Mixed and styled perfectly Anna. I love the whole look xx

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    1. Cheers Laurie. These are very much my autumn/winter colours so it's a bonus to find that these are on trend. Hurrah x

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  2. This is a super outfit Anna, love it all! What a great challenge, worked well for all of us i think. xx Jacqui x

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    1. Thanks Jacqui. It's always a relief when this is over, especially when it's my choice! Glad you liked it xx

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  3. What a beautiful autumn colors you are wearing! Floral dresses and boots make such a good combination!

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    1. So kind of you Nancy. I was pleased to have all that I needed in my wardrobe without too much stressing.

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  4. I love that dress and boots, Anna! Those colours sing on you - maybe you are an "autumn"? I've just finished my seasonal swap-over (post coming tonight), and I'm all excited about fall/winter clothes.

    Great challenge! Have a wonderful week, my dear!

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    1. I'm pretty sure I'm autumn, but it still doesn't make me love the season any better at all! I've only half done my change over and will try to get the rest done next weekend. Wishing you a lovely week too!

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  5. I love Autumnal colours and I love what you are wearing..that dress has my name on it....

    As always nailed the floral theme and thanks for picking a theme where I had plenty of options.

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    1. This frock is going to be a mainstay of my autumn/winter wardrobe I fancy, Hilda. It's an easy care fabric and easy to wear style - a real winner in my book.

      So glad that we all enjoyed the challenge xx

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  6. What a beautiful dress! I love the mustard jacket too, it's one of my favourite colours for Autumn. I do enjoy A/W fashion but not necessarily the weather...sunny and crisp is good, but dull and wet makes me want to live abroad!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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    1. I must admit that when I think about autumn/winter it does conjure up dull and wet which probably accounts for my feeling down at the prospect of the next 6 months. Sunny and crisp is much more inspiring. I maybe need to apply that mindset xx

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  8. I absolutely adore every element of this outfit! The dark floral, the style of the dress, the belt and jacket and boots. Especially the boots! Gah! They are so fantastic with the wooden platform. Totally in my hippie wheelhouse!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Ah Shelbee, I can see how you think these boots might have wooden soles, but in fact they're just made to look that way - manmade rubber I think. Thanks for your vote of approval for this outfit though, so kind!

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  9. This look is "FALL PERFECTION" Anna! I love it when you wear clothing that brings out the golden red in your hair and this look does that in spades!!! I'm going to have to replicate this one my friend! :-)

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    1. I just love to hear it when a reader is inspired enough to copy a look, so thank you for that Judy. It's always lovely to have your input my dear xxx

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  10. what a lovely outfit!, I love particularly dark florals and your dress is stunning!. Also love the fab color combo and matchy accessories!, your cute bag is so perfect!. I totally agree that maxi dresses look fabulous with boots, so you can keep wearing them in autumn. I think that autumn is a great season for layering and having fun mixing different seasons! and I love the autumn colors!
    besos

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    1. Maxi dresses and boots are my new-found love Monica, so you can expect to see a lot more of them here. I'm having more fun with this fashion than I thought I might x

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