‘Nothing is so beautiful as Spring
When weeds in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush’
You may be familiar with Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem which captures the vibrant fertility of the season perfectly. And if you are a gardener (unlike me), you are probably all too well aware of the weeds which are already springing up everywhere.
Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, of hope and joy. And green is the colour that best symbolises this as it is associated with nature, growth and freshness. Think grass and leaves and foliage.
We have had a mild few weeks and I chose to take my photos for this ‘Spring Green’ challenge in a little copse near our house where the beautiful daffodils are in full bloom.
My faux-leather trousers are several years old as is the long shirt-dress. The snakeskin shoes are last years, but get a lot of wear as I love the style.
My green coat from Zara (€129) has caused a little bit of controversy in the house as we cannot quite name the shade but the colour in the photos taken on my camera do not do it justice. I also took one on my Samsung phone which is exactly right and I will share on Instagram.
Jacqui (Mummabstylish), whose challenge this is, wears a lovely Next dress and beautiful earrings. Head over to her blog to learn more.
Anna (Anna’s Island Style), as I have come to expect, always surprises with her individual style. Her skirt is from eBay, the jacket charity shopped, blouse by M&S and those boots are Primark/Penneys.
Emma (Style Splash) is wearing a green Laura Ashley coat and a blouse bought in a charity shop with coated skinny jeans.
I love green and have worn a lot of it over the years and am delighted to see more vibrant greens in the shops again. I used to have a lot of the colour in my wardrobe at one time and had fun reading over a post I did three years ago on my fondness for the colour. There is also a photo of me with a dress from the early ’70s.
Thanks for reading. Bye for now.
Hilda
This is a fabulous coat, you’ll get plenty of use for it. I’ve not got a vibrant coloured coat only my red one which is more for winter i feel. Great photos, and i love the shoes Hilda. Another great challenge completed! Jacqui Mummabstylish
Thanks Jacqui. I love our challenges.
Great post! I love green so thanks for the reminder! I will dig out a bright green top I have. I love the daffodils too!
Thanks Patti. It is such a vibrant positive colour green.
Hilda, so may fabulous examples of beautiful midlife women in vibrant happy Spring colors! Thank you for the inspiration. Whatever that shade of green is, your Zara coat really draws out the auburn hints in your hair…perfect! xo
Oh thank you Mary, such a lovely comment. x
I can’t believe you and Emma have on basically the same coat!! It’s such a show stopper and perfect for any season you need a coat.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
There is so much green in the shops thank goodness, as I love it and many of the shades.
You have yourself an amazingly beautiful coat, Hilda! It’s totally perfect for springtime and even better for the upcoming St Patrick’s Day!
It is a most beautiful colour…thanks Rosemary. x
I loved this challenge and it looks like you did too Hilda. The coat looks like pea green to me, but I’ll have to check out your Instagram post to see what shade it looks like there. Those shoes are fab too – not seen them before, but I bet you do get a lot of wear out of them! Have a super week x
Thanks Anna. Pea- green. Yes I think you are right. There are so many shades….
Hilda, this is absolutely FABULOUS! I’m in love with the color. I don’t know what to call it except SPRING GREEN – like when every green in nature is new and fresh.
You look wonderful.
Hugs,
Paula
http://www.dimplesonmywhat.com
Thank you Paula…’Spring Green’ I am going to go with that!
Hilda,
I love your spring challenge with the different shades of green!
I love seeing your style like European women.
You have such a great sense of style my friend!
Hugs,
Robin
Ah Robin you are so sweet…. xx