Normally at this stage of the year I would have had plenty of opportunities to wear my festive finery. Christmas season would be in full swing. But unfortunately, with Covid numbers being so high in Ireland, all of my Christmas lunches, dinners and afternoon teas have been cancelled. And that was before the latest variant ‘Omicron’!
Added to that, I have been suffering from an upper respiratory infection for the past two weeks. It is not Covid. I have had PCR test and my main symptoms are a sinus cold and cough. It is worse at night and the only way I can get any sleep is by sleeping sitting up and dosing myself with all kinds of medicine. Poor Graham has had to move into another bedroom.
So, we will be having a quiet Christmas season. Some friends are coming to dinner in December, so I will be dressing up in some kind of festive finery. I am thinking that we will all do antigen tests before we get together too.
What might I wear? I love dresses at Christmas and I had intended to buy a new dress. But I have not been in the mood to do any shopping.
I borrowed a fabulous velvet jacket from local boutique Studio 124 and shopped my wardrobe for the rest. The faux leather trousers are so comfortable and the boots from Asos (present from the stylist daughter) finished the outfit off. I felt it might not be the perfect example of festive finery like my ‘Style Not Age’ friends, so I needed some added sparkle.
We popped down to The Grand Hotel to take the pics beside one of their many Christmas trees. I was wearing a mask which I took off for the photo and there was no one nearby to laugh at my poses.
We treated ourselves to some delicious Seafood Chowder for lunch when there. It was nice to be out of the house even for a short time.
My ‘Style Not Age’ friends look wonderful in their festive finery.
Jacqui is wearing an old dress from F&F which still looks perfectly new. There is something about the combination of black and red that screams Christmas. Pop over to MUMMABSTYLISH to learn more.
Anna’s top is from H&M. Love the sequins. Her trousers were a sewing project where she chopped the bottoms off of a £1 pair of charity shop velvet trousers and added these beaded flower trims by hand. A labour of love! And I love those Asos boots. You can find out more by checking ANNASISLANDSTYLE.
A gold and velvet combination with fabulous accessories means Emma knows exactly how to do festive finery. You can be sure that Emma found some items on eBay or in second-hand shops. But you can find out by clicking on STYLESPLASH.
And how I love Gail’s take on the theme. She shopped her wardrobe for these wonderful purple boots, stand-out jumper and leopard-print skirt. You might want to know where she got each item and you can do it if you check out ISTHISMUTTON.
When ‘Style Not Age’ returns again it will be post Christmas. NOOO. Why is time flying by?
Stay well my friends.
Hilda x
I have had the sinus thing for years…………….it WAKES ME UP THE PRESSURE AND I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND ON MY CHEEK BONE TO RELEASE OR GET IT MOVING!Once I get up to pee I start coughing but mine is THAT BIRD DISEASE I HAVE MAC!
I hope you will feel better soon……….I did not know you had a stylist daughter!!!!
What fun that would be!
XXX
Yes Courtney has been working as a stylist for years. She is wonderfully talented. Thank you my friend x
I love the velvet jacket! I hope you’re feeling better, there are so many colds, coughs and infections around at the moment. Hopefully you can still get together with friends and family at Christmas.
Emma xxx
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Had to go on an antibiotic finally. But hope that will KILL IT X
These are all amazing looks for this festive season. Your velvet jacket is gorgeous, and you look fab in this outfit!
xoxo
Lovely
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Thank you darling x
As ever looking great! I love the jacket and particularly in that colour. Xxxx
Ah thanks Hilary. Hope you are recovering well.
Had to go on an antibiotic finally. But hope that will KILL IT X
So sorry to hear about your respiratory infection Hilda. Such a shame too about Covid ruining another Christmas. Our numbers are very bad but hospitality is still open. You did a great job with the challenge- super jacket. Hope you feel better soon
We never have had much of a reason to dress up during the holidays as we are very much homebodies but I do love the opportunity to dress up for some blog posts.
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I am dressing up less and less. Comfy casual is my go to now. But I do get a lot of wear out of faux leather trousers.
How lovely for you to be able to showcase these pieces from your local boutique! This green velvet jacket is a dream on you – did you drop few hints to Graham?
I’m pleased to hear that you’re on the mend now. You do look a bit washed out, but that’s hardly surprising after what you’ve been through.
Take care,
Anna x
Our health is our wealth and glad you’re feeling better. I love the combo with the velvet jacket. I’m always worried to wear it comes of getting shine spots on the elbows.
True Heike. Our health is our wealth.. xx
Hi Hilda
I hope you feel better soon! Its no fun to feel sick during the Holidays ( well any time 🙂 Love the velvet blazer, it is a great color and always wonderful wearing velvet for festive times. The leather trousers look fab with it too.
Sorry to hear about Covid cases being high in Ireland.
jess xx
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Thanks Jess. I hope we see an improvement with the new restrictions. And thank you I am feeling better. NOW TO STAY WELL.
Such a shame so much has to be cancelled, we really are getting fed up of this virus! I feel so fortunate to have been able to get away, had such a great time, but lots to catch up on now.
Love this relaxed outfit on you Hilda, you look smashing. x Jacqui x
Thanks Jacqui. You looked like you had a fab time.