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‘Style Not Age’ Shares Picnic Outfits

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Monday, 28 June 2021 / Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

‘Style Not Age’ Shares Picnic Outfits

Hello, my friends. ‘Style Not Age’ is back with a picnic theme this month. What would you wear to a picnic? This prompt came from Gail of ‘Is this Mutton’.

Do you go on picnics? I used to as a child. I would gather my sisters and take them off to a nearby field that I named ‘Paradise’. I was a vey imaginative child.  I cannot for the life of me remember what we ate. But I do remember trying to find a place to lay a blanket where there were no cow pats.

Picnics have become very sophisticated affairs now and I have on occasion toyed with buying a picnic basket. I resisted, knowing that it would probably remain in the attic unused.

GG (also known as Papa) and I do have impromptu picnics with our grandsons in Malahide Castle usually involving ham rolls, fruit and water. There are acres where you can find lovely quiet picnic spots or you can visit the playground where there are plenty of tables and benches scattered around.

Malahide Castle Demesne

But we do not need a picnic basket. With a buggy, a scooter and all the other accoutrements a toddler and a near 5 years old need, we have enough to worry about.

The stylist daughter took my pics outside her house. She always makes me look good.

Off on a picnic wearing F&F

The most important part of my outfit is my hat. I always wear a peaked baseball cap when out walking (following my skin cancer scare) and if off on a picnic it would have to be a straw hat.

F&F at Tesco outfit

My entire outfit (bag, hat and sunnies too) though not the runners (Adidas) are from F&F at Tesco. Current stock. I am always impressed by the quality of their clothes.

Now let us look at my stylish sisters.

IS THIS MUTTON

Is This Mutton

Gail (above) has shopped her wardrobe. And looks very stylish off on her picnic. Her paper bag trousers are also F&F and like me she sees a hat and sunnies as essentials. But look at that basket. You can see a bottle of champers peeping out. I presume she has some exotic food in there too!  You can find out on Is this Mutton.

MUMMABSTYLISH

Jacqui has chosen a dress to wear on her picnic and is also accessorising with a hat and of course the essential sunnies. That looks like  a perfect dress for a picnic.

Pop on over to Mummabstylish to learn more.

Mummabstylish

THE STYLE SPLASH

Emma is pretty in gingham. She told us that her dress reminded her of a picnic tablecloth. The Style Splash is where you can find out more about her outfit.

The Style Splash

ANNA’S ISLAND STYLE

Anna is found in her favourite spot on the beach. And as usual looks so colourful in vibrant oranges and pinks. You will have to check out her page Anna’s Island Style to find out where she found her lovely outfit. And that bag just peeping in at the bottom of the pic looks fun.

Anna's Island Style

OTHER NEWS

So, I am still awaiting my second vaccine. I have started my cholesterol tablets and definitely feel more fatigued and a little headachey, but presumably that will pass.

Graham and I had a lovely night away in the 5-star Merrion Hotel and we explored Dublin like tourists. I will put up a post on it soon.

My back is much improved thanks to physical and complementary therapies. I will get out to play a few holes of golf this week and see how I cope with that.

IWherever you are, I hope that you are having lovely summer weather. Ours has been good in the East Coast of Ireland. Hopefully it will stay that way, because it looks like our restaurants will not now open for  indoor dining in July. The Government is worried about the Delta Variant spreading even more quickly.

So picnics and BBQs it is friends. Stay well.

Hilda x

 

Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, dress for picnic, F&F at Tesco, fashion, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, picnic attire, style not age, style not age challenge, stylish sisters, Tesco Ireland, the style splash

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16 Comments to “ ‘Style Not Age’ Shares Picnic Outfits”

  1. Nancy says :Reply
    June 28, 2021 at 11:40 am

    I always say I want to do a picknick and I never do! I think a dress is such a lovely outfit to wear for a picknick! And the hat of course tops it all off! Have a great day Hilda!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 28, 2021 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Nancy. The expectation is nearly always better than reality…

  2. 1010ParkPlace says :Reply
    June 28, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    You look wonderful. I, too, have frequently thought about buying a picnic basket. I found one in a NYC antique store that was complete with china and silver and linen napkins, but I knew I’d never use it. What is it about picnic baskets that are so alluring? I’m happy to hear you’re doing better. xoxox, Brenda

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 28, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      It is the romantic notion of picnics with no insects, bubbly, a loved one and a perfect picnic in a gorgeous picnic basket. And I am wearing a beautiful dress with a hat!
      In reality, it either rains or is too windy and the sandwiches are soggy. Ha ha.

  3. Emma Peach says :Reply
    June 28, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    I love your wrap dress Hilda! It looks fab with the white T-shirt underneath. The castle is beautiful, such a lovely spot for a picnic.

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

  4. Nicole Kowalski says :Reply
    June 29, 2021 at 12:30 am

    What a great outfit!

    I just wrote a (too long) comment on your last blog about statins. The bottom line is that I resisted for years, finally went on the lowest dose, have few side effects and my cholesterol dropped dramatically. Here in CA, they prescribe CoQ10 at 200-400mg to help offset side effects.

    Good luck with everything!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 29, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      Nicole thank you . I am going to get some now. x

  5. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    June 29, 2021 at 1:03 am

    WHO NEEDS A BASKET JUST ONE MORE THING TO LUG AROUND!
    I LOVE THAT YOUR OUTFIT CAME FROM THE MARKET……..FOOD MARKET!
    IN FRAnCE THEY HAVE THE BEST LINGERIE AT SUCH GOOD PRICES!
    I WOULD IMAGINE YOURS IS SIMILAR………?
    BE WELL………….I KNOW HOW FRUSTRATING THAT CAN BE!
    XXX

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 29, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      At least we have been having some picnic weather recently. Thanks Elizabeth x

  6. Gail says :Reply
    June 29, 2021 at 7:06 am

    I always wanted a proper picnic basket too! Love your outfit, and amazing what we can get from supermarkets! My trousers were also from Tesco, albeit 3 years ago.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 29, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      Yes I noticed that. Loved the challenge. Wish I had set up a picnic though.

  7. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    June 29, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    What a brilliant challenge this was Hilda, I love the dress and adore the fact you can take out the tee for a really summer look. Thanks for sharing today. Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 29, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Jacqui. Loved the challenge.

  8. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    June 30, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    I love that super little dress of yours Hilda. I saw a style like that recently in our local boutique but the price made me blanche!

    It’s taken me years to learn to be sun-safe, but better late than never eh? Sun hat and sun cream are my essentials too.

    Have a super week,
    Anna x

  9. Laurie says :Reply
    June 30, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Glad to hear you are on way to feeling better Hilda. I look forward to reading about your hotel stay. Our weather is absolutely crap! No chance of a picnic here at the moment! xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 1, 2021 at 9:19 am

      It is weird. Normally you have wonderful weather. It is probably on its way to you. x

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