Our Tutti Frutti Style Not Age challenge for June




Welcome to this month's Style Not Age challenge! We're all very Tutti Fruitti this time thanks to Emma and her very summery theme. I love how we've each interpreted this differently, but oh-so-coulourfully too!




I felt I just had to start with Gail who's set us off in the right vein with her tee shirt which is actually called "Tutti Frutti". The top and skirt both come from Kettlewell, but not from the same years. She has shopped her closet for the rest of her outfit. Read her style story on Is This Mutton




Jacqui's rendition of Tutti Frutti comes thanks to her daughter whose dress she borrowed - how blooming lovely is this? Her cute Steve Madden handbag and strappy green sandals finish off the look to perfection. Catch up with Jacqui's news on Mummabstylish.




Emma's fruity shirt and bag are from Fabienne Chapot - a brand I've not heard of before. Paired with zingy green trousers from Asos and lots of bright orange accessories she really has embraced the colourful theme. Find Emma's blog Style Splash here. 




Hilda has opted for this stunning kimono from Zara as her main featured piece, complimented by a Hugo Boss dress and Clark's shoes - none of these are new and yet are all totally fabulous! Catch up with her on Over The Hilda




The Tutti Frutti element of mine surely has to be this vintage Jaeger skirt. A customer of mine recently declared this a very Christian Lacroix design, which I suppose you could say is true. I've featured it on the blog before, but that doesn't detract from its charm. It was a charity shop find from a few years ago and gets an airing at least two or three times over the summer months.




The net underskirt is always a bit of fun and works really well with this look, although I must admit it does make me prone to flashing a bit of net from time to time without any warning or particular reason. Not sure if an ol' gal like me ought to do that, but what the heck!




The voile spotty sleeved top (from TK Maxx, old) adds to the flamboyance of the outfit. I have a black version which works equally well with this. 




Rings and pink Candy bag by Furla are all old too, but still pretty as ever. 




My black buckled and studded belt was a gift from a girlfriend many moons ago and is ideal for sleekly pulling a skirt and top together - great for those days when back fat and tummy bulge are in danger of becoming the focal points!




My dear old faithful (H&M) sock boots are still wearing well. Also going strong as these floral sunglasses which came from Sainsbury's years and years ago. This work outfit sparked lots of chats about women of my age making a style statement in the workplace and also earned me compliments from quite a few men too. So far, I'm still not invisible and hopefully never will be!

Thanks for joining us for this month's challenge. Do pop over to read the back stories from my friends if you have a moment!

                                                                            Anna x

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  1. I say dump that entrenched ageist view, and wear that pouffy underskirt if you love it! I think it elevates the outfit to "outrageously cool!", Anna! Love the black belt - it really helps control the "sweet' element of all that candy colour.

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    1. Lovely to hear from you as always Sheila. Glad you like my Tutti Frutti combination x

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  2. You certainly are Tutti Frutti. Love every element and that skirt is AMAZING....

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  3. What a fun challenge Anna, love all the different looks xx Jacqui x

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  4. Your skirt is absolutely stunning! What a fantastic charity shop find. I have a few tops like yours, also from TKMaxx, they're great for those days when it's too warm for a jumper but you still want some arm coverage.

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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    1. Cheers for that Emma. These tops are indeed a great buy x

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  5. Such a cheerful look! The skirt is gorgeous!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  6. Gorgeous outfit Anna..all the colours of Summer..Yay!

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  7. Love these Tutti-Frutti themed outfits, great idea to cheer our summertime up!. And you look fabulous in your colourful skirt, so glamourous and cool and love your accessories!
    besos

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