Showing posts with label Sparkly Outfits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sparkly Outfits. Show all posts

Thursday, February 18, 2021

A New "Ageless Style" - Sparkle and Shine

I am so excited to share some good news!  The Ageless Style Link Up is back!  YAY!  If you remember way back in November I posted that the Ageless Style Link Up suddenly decided to call it quits.  I had only just joined the group and participated in just three challenges when some of the other ladies in the group decided they didn't want to do it anymore.  I was pretty sad about that because I loved being part of a group.  Well shortly after that, Shelbee asked me to join her group Stylish Monday;   I was thrilled to be asked!  Then, out of the blue I got an email from Jodie stating that Carrie was re-starting the Ageless Style Link Up link up again and told me if I was still interested I should apply.  I had no idea Carrie was the original creator of the Ageless Style group, and I was excited she was resurrecting the link up.  Daenel, who was part of the group when I was active, also re-joined the group.  Of the seven ladies, I already know five of them and I can't wait to know Cammi and Jami.  

The new, resurrected "Ageless Group" will post on the third Thursday every month.  Each blogger will take turns picking a theme and we will create outfits around the theme.  Readers will be invited to link up with us too!

This month's theme is "Sparkle and Shine".  For this theme, I decided to pull out an old rhinestone embellished sweater.  I thought it was perfect for both the challenge and the FRIGID cold temperatures we have been having in Wisconsin.  Would you believe it was  -22 degrees Sunday night?  BRRR!  And we have been stuck in this cold spell for over a week already with very little snow cover to insulate the ground.  When temperatures get that cold, every home, no matter how well prepared, starts to have issues.  Water pipes and septic systems freezing are common issues.  Our septic system has already started to back up, but thankfully we got it functioning again quickly.  Ahhh, the joys of living in Wisconsin!  ðŸ˜‰


The best place to be when the temps get this cold is in front of one of my two wood stoves.  A wood stove is a must have for anyone who lives in northern Wisconsin!  And laying in front of a wood stove is where you will find my kitty Jackson on most winter days.  He just loves the warmth of the fire.


My rhinestone sweater I bought several winters ago from H&M.  It's a pun on the controversial Christmas song "Baby It's Cold Outside".  


I paired the sweater with burgundy skinny jeans, taupe booties, and a burgundy leather jacket.


I added more sparkle with large silver earrings and a bracelet. 




And now be sure to check out the "Sparkle and Shine" outfits of the rest of the ladies in our group and join our link up too!  We'd love to see what you're wearing!

Cammi ~ My Happy Place

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Carrie ~ A Stylish Fit

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Daenel ~ Living Outside the Stacks

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Jamie ~ No Delusions of Grandeur

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Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style 

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Leslie ~ Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After

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Mireille ~ Chez Mireille Fashion Travel Mom

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Have A Great Day!  Amy

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Monday, December 14, 2020

December Stylish Monday - "All That Sparkles"


I am so happy to announce that I am part of a new group of women fashion bloggers.  If you remember in my last Fashion Post  I mentioned that the Ageless Style Link Up had ended and I was looking for a new group to join.  Well, Shelbee kindly asked me to join her group so here I am!  I am so excited to be a part of this new group.  They operate like Ageless Style, picking a theme, and doing one link up per month.

This month's theme is "All That Sparkles".  That's a fun theme for the holidays, isn't it?  I decided since Christmas will be spent in the comfort of my own home that I would create a comfy, casual, yet sparkly outfit.
 

I chose to bring the sparkle in with a sequin tank, lots of big, sparkly jewelry, gold shoes, metallic nail polish, and glossy lips.  I brought the comfy in with stretchy high waist denim and a cardigan.


It's hard to see in the photographs, but the sequin tank is very sparkly in real life.  The tank has gold sequins sewn in rows up and down the top,  

Because the tank has such a low cut, I was able to add this pretty statement necklace;  the more bling for the holidays the better!


I also wore sparkly rose gold earrings, a faux diamond bracelet, rings, and I colored my nails a neutral metallic color.



I have always loved the idea of dressing up denim with heels.  These sparkly gold shoes were the perfect added touch to my "All That Sparkles" outfit.






I shopped my closet for this outfit, and all though all the pieces are very old, I have never worn them together before.  I liked this outfit so much I decided to wear it for Christmas Day!  Isn't it wonderful when we can create new outfits using old clothes from our own closet?  It's a great money saver.


Now it's time to look at what the other ladies of the group are wearing;  and be sure to join our link up at the end of the post!



Shelbee - Shelbee on the Edge - I recently found this sequined mini skirt on a thrifting adventure for something sparkly for another style challenge. I ended up wearing something different for that one so I was excited for this style theme to wear the skirt. I added my floral sequined boots, a leopard print sweater, and my faux fur coat (also thrifted) with statement gold jewelry for my shiny festive outfit in black, tan, and gold. It never hurts to add some sparkle and shine to our days! Happy holidays!


Nina - Sharing a Journey - It’s that time of year when glitter and glitz, sequins and bows can and should be worn daily!  Hop over to lift your spirits and add a little glitter to even the smallest of things.


Michele - On Instagram as Seechele_styles



Michele - On Instagram as Seechele_styles 

My Sequined top is thrifted, the camo joggers are from Walmart and my sneakers are from SHEIN.  It’s a party on the top, and casual on the bottom, showing you can mix it up.



Ada - Elegance and Mommyhood - This has been the year of rediscovering my closet - COVID and all - so I am wearing an outfit featuring pieces I have owned, like this fitted cropped beaded+sequined hot pink tank top styled beautifully with a maroon shimmery tweed skirt (love that asymmetrical ruffle). I went for a monochrome look by pairing it with these cranberry studded suede booties. Between the top, my rhinestone hair clip, my jewelry and my gorgeous gold tree I got a lot of sparkle in this look. Tis the season to Shimmer and SPARKLE!!  


Nicole - High Latitude Style - Being a dancer sparkle is my thing. Can you imagine a ballroom gown without Rhinestones or sequins? Of course, the sequins also can be worn at day. 

                                                        Julie - Fashion Trends and Friends


Julie - Fashion Trends and Friends -  Can a girl ever wear or have too many sparkles?  I think not!  This month’s theme is totally in my wheelhouse!  I love and am most attracted to all things sparkly:  rhinestones, glitter, shimmery threads and material, metallics, and the more sequins the merrier!  I know that December is typically the month to shine but why not all year long?  Since we’re staying home more than ever and wearing more leisure wear than perhaps we have in the past, I’m really excited that current trends are incorporating sparkles into leisure wear!  Being fancy and sparkly brings me great joy even if I’m only sitting on Zoom all day!  If over the top sparkle isn’t your thing, it can be super easy to just have a touch sparkle!  Shine on Friends!



Andy - Pearls and Pantsuits - I’ve had this jacket for a while and just love the subtle pop of sparkle on the sleeves, so when I found the fully sequined top at TJMaxx I just knew it would work well with that jacket and so many other things in my closet! It’s a lovely rose gold color and is lightweight enough for our warmer Louisiana winter weather. I adore sparkle! Give me all the sparkle! 

                                                               Suzanne - Ask Suzanne Bell


Suzanne - Ask Suzanne Bell - This holiday, our activities may look different than seasons past, but we cannot give up and let the Covid steal our sparkle.  These days, running errands, baking, picking up take-out, or binge-watching classic holiday movies on the couch are opportunities to swap out the yoga pants for something more festive in order to feel a bit more put together, and in the spirit of the holiday season. By swapping out a plain white tee for this thrifted sequin rocker tee and velvet duster, I felt a whole new level of festiveness.



Nancy -  Nancy’s Fashion Style - I’ve been looking for a perfect gold sequin top for months now but can’t find it! So annoying! However….I do have this gorgeous rose gold shiny metallic kind a skirt. Very glowy and perfect for the holidays with a gorgeous black blouse and black heels. But for now I am wearing it for these cold days before!


Emma - Style Splash



Emma - Style Splash - “I bought this ‘Golden Girl’ sweater last winter, and when it popped up in an Instagram memory I thought it would be perfect for this theme. It seems I’m not the only one who loves it because I’ve seen several celebrities wearing it on TV in the last week. True to the slogan I had to add more gold; I finally managed to get hold of these gold boots after patiently waiting for months for them to become available on eBay in my size (they sold out very quickly in Zara). I think they were worth the wait!”


And Now Me....

Amy - Amy’s Creative Pursuits - Since Christmas will be spent in the comfort of our home this year I decided to create a comfy casual yet sparkly outfit at the same time.  I paired comfy jeans with a sequined tank and then I added even more sparkle and shine with jewelry and fun gold sandals.

I absolutely love all the ways each woman in this group brought sparkle to their outfits.  Which looks are your favorites?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.  And be sure to link up with us this month.

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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