Marvelous metallics is the brilliant theme dreamt up by Anna from Annas Island style blog for this month’s 5 over 50 June outfit challenge
What is 5 Over 50?
‘5 over 50’ is the brainchild of Gail from is this mutton blog A monthly outfit challenge for five of us ‘gals’ who are all over fifty years old. Each month, one of us takes it in turn to set a different theme, you can see last months here
It is hard to believe a whole month has gone by since then!
Marvelous Metallics.
Metallics have been having a moment, they are everywhere, think sequins for the day on clothes, plus rose gold highlights for makeup and even hair. In interiors too, brass and copper are here to stay for 2017. You tell me who doesn’t enjoy a glimpse of a shiny, reflective surface every now and then?
What I wore for the Marvelous Metallics June challenge:
A favourite style of mine for daywear is to mix shiny, pretty, sparkly things, with the rough and readiness of frayed denim. Double denim or double metallics? the choice is yours if you dare…
Looking at these photos, I think I may have been channeling my inner Disney Princess!
Shoes: I opted for shiny holographic flat pointed ankle strap pumps (last years buy) from ‘And other stories’ my favourite store. The shoes have a snakeskin effect and look almost lilac in the sunshine, I love them!
Skirt: My metallic skirt is by Joanna Hope, courtesy of J d Williams. A bright shiny gold, sun ray pleats, fully lined with an elasticated waist, the quality is outstanding.
Top: Denim :bodice: style top, puffed sleeves, lace up feature at side with a side zip fastening, gathered under the bust. Frayed hem detailing from Zara
Bag: A digital print, satin mini box bag, with silver chain handle. (Early spring was in the Sale) From M & S
The dilemma; so do you mix it up and wear silver with gold? Or do you stay true to one or the other?
If you are a regular reader you will know how I love to mix it up!
Laurie from ‘Vanity and Me’ calls me ‘wacky’ I prefer ‘boho chic’ !?
I love how each of us in the 5 Over 50 group has a different style. Laurie is always classic and elegant, and I’m definitely a Boho girl, it’s hard to describe your own style isn’t it? A bit like choosing which spice girl you were most like, back in the 90’s. So which one were you? I used to have a classic Bob back then, wore high heels and short dresses, therefore I was always ‘posh’ !?
In the pic above did you spot the pigeon flying past behind me…?
Marvelous Metallics and the other 5 0ver 50 girls…
Simply click the links below the pics, to visit their blogs and find out what they were wearing for June’s challenge!
Doesn’t laurie look stunning? To find out more go and check out her blog at Vanity and me style Blog
Gail is channeling her inner Rock Chick! To find out the details pop over to Is this mutton blog
I’m loving Jacqui’s pretty scarf, so pop over to her blog MummaBstylish to find out where it’s from!
I need Anna’s big ring and love her bag! see more at Anna’s Island Style blog
Ok so thats another 5 Over 50 challenge met, looking forward to the next one already meanwhile we are off to the pub, its thirsty work having your photo taken I’ll have you know…!
By the way did you know I have a new style account on Instagram its called Daisy Jones style If you want to see more of what I’m wearing come on over and join the fun?
Or you may like to read about our 5 over 50 May and July challenges too? simply click the links…
Until next time on 5 Over 50… adieu!
bestest wishes to you and yours
Ps linking up to Catherine from Not dressed as lamb blog
Stunning outfits – you all look beautiful! x
Author
Thanks so much Natasha! xx
Honestly, my first thought was that you’d gone for the subtle route with the gilded shoes. Upon taking a closer look, I realised that your skirt was full-tilt metallic, Ashley. What a wonderful exercise in tricking the eye, creating an almost neutral (for lack of a better expression) vibe for that dreamy concoction. Very lovely.
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Hello Sheila,
What a lovely compliment thank you!
Yes I do admire subtlety but I also like the ‘in-your-face’ approach too.
So pleased you like my idea and lovely to ‘meet’ you too
best wishes
Ashley x
Ashley, our skirts are so similar and yet we’ve styled them quite differently which is the whole point I suppose. Your pairing of gold and denim is quite a novel idea to me, very inspirational! Your shoes are so pretty and do seem to change colour in the different light and situations. I love to see everyone’s take on this theme. I can’t believe that we’re already two months on with this – I can’t wait to see what we’re up to next time!
Cheers!
Anna x
Author
Anna Hello !
I know I couldn’t believe it when I saw yours! Great minds and all that I suppose??
bestest wishes Ashley xxx
Ashley—I just found you from Laurie’s & Gail’s blog!! How fabulous to meet you!
This skirt is such a dream!! I keep wanting to buy one, but I’m trying to use some restraint—how many clothes does one person need, my husband always says…ha ha!
Jodie
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Hi Jodie so glad you found me! Thank you! I have had a peep at your blog too! Its awesome you ladies are so inspiring for all of us!
bestest wishes
Ashley xx
I really really love metallic – I am always drawn to metallic clothing but am nearly always steered away by my daughter and husband because they don’t approve! And I let them do it – the lovely pleated skirt is just the thing I’ve been hankering after for months and months and haven’t got one because I think ‘mmmm, but so and so wont like it and when would I wear it?’ See, I’ve fallen at the first hurdle…..I would probably mix metallic but again, my daughters tell me that I shouldn’t!
Author
Hi Sharon Thanks for your comment
…hmmm I think you should get one if you like it! life is too short you should wear what makes you happy I do…
and best of luck with that!
Ashley xx
Look what I just ordered…..https://www.tesco.com/direct/ff-metallic-pleated-midi-skirt/174-1724.prd – thanks for the encouragement!! x
Author
oh my goodness, go you! very well done I’m proud of you! xx
I love how working from one theme we’re all different, you style is lovely Ashley, love the whole look. x Jacqui
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Jacqui thank you very much! Yes I agree and its fascinating isnt it? Inspiring one another too I hope
bestest wishes
Ashley xx
Great combo of textures and colour! Love the iridescent shoes and cute bag. Gail x
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Thanks Gail, just popping over to visit you next!
best wishes
Ashley x
Wacky, Boho, Whatever! Beautiful anyway! I see the birdie! It’s good seeing all our interpretations of how to wear metallics isn’t it? Really enjoying us all grouping together for this challenge.I like the contrast of materials you have used for your outfit and beautiful photos xx
Author
Haha! you can call me wacky! and yes I am so enjoying this challenge, such fun!
bestest Ashley xxx