Birthstone Beauties




Hello and welcome to this month's Style Not Age challenge. Jacqui has chosen this month's theme inspired by our birthstones and I'll be frank with you - I really don't like my birthstone (garnet). I have a few things in my winter wardrobe that might have worked for this one, but not in my summer collection. This lovely red jumpsuit is borrowed from Fiona my blogging photographer. But more of this later. Let's see how Jacqui  tackled her own challenge shall we?




Emerald is Jacqui's birthstone, the colour of her shoes leading Jacqui to create this zingy outfit in greens and yellow. Her jacket is from F&F, trousers from Zara and top from Matalan. See the rest of her story on her blog Mummabstylish.




Ruby is Emma's birthstone and she has opted for various tones of red to echo the different shades of the stone. Her jacket and trainers are from Zara, top and trousers from River Island and her bag is from eBay. Emma's backstory can be found on Style Splash blog




Hilda's turquoise birthstone has me more than slightly envious. Her daughter's handbag was the inspiration for this look paired with these fab white mules and pretty summer dress. Read more from her on Over The Hilda




Gail too has an enviable birthstone - topaz. She's wearing a topaz pendant with her casual denim jacket and white M&S jeans. Did you know that topaz comes in orange too? Find out more on her blog Is This Mutton.




My offering this month was virtually thrown together at the last minute. Fiona and I had been for an end of the day sea swim followed by our flask of tea and chat ritual when I remembered the outfit challenge. After a cycle dash home I managed to find this floral top to compliment the floral jumpsuit. It's very old, so old in fact that I don't recall where I bought it. I added this ornate belt (eBay) and these neutral sandals to complete the look.




My matching rings are charity shopped from long ago. 




My gold coloured chain is from Zara, a gift from a girlfriend. 




I bought these uber comfy sandals from TK Maxx earlier on this year. 




I must admit that if this were my jumpsuit I'd definitely be wearing it as a regular work outfit. The fit is loose, yet with a belt is a flattering shape, is lightweight for the summer and would look just as pretty with a simple tee shirt underneath. Platform sandals would be another great addition too. 




So that's pretty much it folks! I do hope you've enjoyed this month's challenge. I'll be back next week with... goodness knows what!

                                                                        Anna x

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  1. Hi Anna, sorry you didn't really like this one, but you certainly have pulled it out of the bag - smashed it actually. Jacqui x

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    1. Hi Jacqui, no worries my dear. We all got from A to B and had fun along the way!

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  2. You look fantastic in this outfit, Anna! I love the sheer top under the jumpsuit and that amazing belt!

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  3. I really like how you styled this jumpsuit.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  4. Love the jumpsuit...the colour suits you.

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    1. The jumpsuit is indeed lovely, sadly not a keeper though x

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  5. You look great Anna..love the vibrant colours. Xx

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  6. The jumpsuit looks great on you Anna! I love the top layered underneath it.

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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