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Monday, 04 September 2017 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

5-over-50 challenge ‘Amazing Lace’

I am going to confuse you all by posting on a Monday, but I am delighted to have been asked to join a collective of  ‘over 50 UK bloggers’ for a 5-over-50 style challenge and this month’s theme is ‘Amazing Lace’. I know I am now over 60, but I am still over 50…right? More about my fellow bloggers later.

I was lucky to already have a dress in my wardrobe, which fitted the bill perfectly. I wore it to a wedding in London in October last year and again this year to a wedding in Ireland in July. You might be interested to see how I achieved a totally different look for each occasion.  And we are not just talking accessories.

The dress is LK Bennett and they do this floaty mid-length style all the time. If you click on the link www.lkbennett.com it brings you straight to their site and there are some great offers. Alternatively, you can find the label in Arnotts, Dublin or in Dundrum Shopping Centre Dublin where there is a stand-alone shop.

The brand is a firm favourite of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge; in fact, she wore a version of the same dress. You can have a ‘goo’ below. Obviously, I have very good taste. I wrote about how Queen Elizabeth and I have jewellery from the same goldsmith before and now Kate and I are practically wearing the same dress. My connections to Royalty are becoming ridiculous!

Below you can see how I wore the dress to the wedding in London, but would you believe I do not have one usable photo from it (GG was only learning to be a blogger’s assistant at the time) so the stylist daughter kindly took a few shots last week.

The lace detail is at the top of the dress as you can see. I paired it with sandals from Clarks’ new collection and last year wore it with older, black, high Clarks shoes which stayed on my feet for 13 hours…a testament to their comfort. I accessorised with a blue bag and blue earrings…not seen here!

For this year’s wedding, the stylist daughter suggested changing the slip underneath (which came with the dress) from the black to a pinky nude. It was also a few inches above the knee, so yes, there was more leg on show. I accessorised with a pink bag and blue shoes also from Clarks. I could not find the bag …I need to be more organised, but the stylist daughter only gave me half an hour.

So how did my fellow bloggers interpret the challenge?

Well, Jacqui from Mummabstylish (whose challenge this is) looks the epitome of elegance here in a chic, black lace dress. Note how the slip stops just below the knee to accentuate the lace. And check out the beautiful strappy sandals and simple accessories. I will be heading over to her blog myself to find out where she purchased the dress.

Gail from Is This Mutton went all out gothic, with a femme fatale vibe in a black lace skirt and black jacket, teamed with a white lace shirt. And I just love the graveyard setting and the photography. Note the accessories of lace gloves and hair bow. Now this girl took the challenge seriously.

Sexy and striking, Laurie from Vanity and Me made a strong statement in black and white. Where did she get those gorgeous trousers?  What a beautiful lace top (love the nude vest underneath) and doesn’t she wear it well?

 

And in total contrast, looking sublimely serene, Anna from Annas Island Style  (the Scilly Isles)  went all out lace in a softer palette. The combination of peach and cream is perfection with the gold jewellery and I love her sandals.

 

Make sure you follow my friends to find out more about their interpretation of the theme and their styling and all the other details by clicking on the following links. Oh and they are all on instagram too.

Jacqui – mummabstylish

Gail – isthismutton

Laurie – vanityandme

Anna – annasislandstyle

 

Next month it is all about the hat so be ready for a ‘hatattack’!

Bye for now.

Tagged under: 5 over 50, amazing lace, Arnotts, Clarks shoes, dress, fashion blogger, fashion post, lace, LKBennett

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12 Comments to “ 5-over-50 challenge ‘Amazing Lace’”

  1. Gail says :Reply
    September 4, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    That’s such a beautiful dress Hilda, I can see why the Duchess of Cambridge copied you! Welcome to the group and hope to meet up soon!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Gail thank you for your lovely welcome. Lokking forward to meeting up.

  2. Karen Amantea says :Reply
    September 4, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Love your look, Hilda! You do have much in common with Lizbet and Kate ❤ Coincidence? I think not! The stylist daughter, did a wonderful job prepping you and snapping your jazzy photos! As always, I enjoyed reading your work and look forward to next month’s hat feature as I adore a great chapeau 👒 – Karen

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Karen you are a sweetheart..thank you for your lovely comment x

  3. Laurie says :Reply
    September 4, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    This is an amazing dress, Hilda. Love it, but then we already know that we share the same style sense. Thank you for your kind words and by the way, those trousers are none other than Primark! Donkey’s years old I might add!
    Welcome to the group and I can’t wait to see more of your style xx
    http://www.vanityandmestyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      Ah Primark trousers.. they look so good on you and are perfect for the trends now. Love being part of the gang. I have to up my game with you lot. Also technically I am way behind you all…but getting there

  4. Jacqui says :Reply
    September 4, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    This is lovely Hilda, your dress is lovely, great length and I’m a fan of having a dress that looks like two different ones. You look very stylish and have great taste. x Jacqui
    http://www.mummabstylish.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Jacqui. Love being part of the group

  5. Brid says :Reply
    September 5, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Brilliant Hilda

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Ah Brid thank you x

  6. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    September 10, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Finally playing catch up with you Hilda – I’ve been without internet since Monday as I was away moving my daughter out of her flat to return home, hence no connection. Anyway, welcome to the group and wow, didn’t you make a lasting impression! The dress is really beautiful and I do wonder how you can better this particular royal connection?

    I’m looking forward to our next challenge. I’ve got the hat, but not any idea of what to wear with it. Until then, have a great week!

    Anna x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 13, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Anna. Thank you so much. I have not got the hat yet…looking.. so hope I get some inspiration soon. Lovely getting to know you..and hope to meet some time. I am in London from 21st to 23rd…so can’t meet you following Sat..such a pity..

      Hilda xx

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