This month, Style Not Age embraces the autumn floral trend. Autumn is my favourite season. I love everything about it: the cooler days, the changing colours of nature and the darker evenings all appeal to me. Of course, my recent colour analysis confirmed that the colours that suit me best are from the autumnal palette.
MY LOVE OF ANYTHING FLORAL
And I love floral print. The stylist daughter was having a look through my wardrobe recently and commented about the predominance of print and pattern (particularly floral) in my wardrobe. When I was teaching, I tended to wear block colours, but it is true that in recent years I have embraced the print trend with gusto.
Even the blinds in our living room (about 9 years old) are a colourful leaf print.
SEPTEMBER
I cannot believe that September is practically over and that ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ is upon us. September has been busy with the usual Golf and Bridge. I am still feeling under the weather, as we say in Ireland, so there is less Golf than usual and I am going to fewer events, as I am trying to be sensible.
We had a fashion show in Malahide Golf Club (I was one of the models) sponsored by our local Marc Cain store and GG and I spent a lovely afternoon with Jan and Rowan, an Australian blogging couple who were visiting Ireland. I love their blog name ‘Retiring Not Shy’!
NEW BABY
Baby Cole (or ‘my baby’ as Logan sometimes calls him) is a month old and has stolen our hearts, just as his older brother did three years ago. Logan adores him and takes his big brother job very seriously. It is so sweet to see how caring and gentle he is with him and I love how he wants to continuously hug and kiss him.
FUTURE BEAUTY SHOW
I had a very interesting day at the Future Beauty Show at the beginning of the month with my friend Helen.
The talks were enlightening and we watched a live demo expertly performed by Dr Richard Hanson where fillers were used to contour a face and disguise a weak chin.
The latest developments in beauty treatments were interesting and it seems that more people are opting for less drastic measures such as Dermalux (which I have at Jeanne Brophy’s salon in Clontarf), Ultasound and laser therapy.
Particularly fascinating was the talk about labiaplasty, but the new laser treatments for prolapse, stress incontinence and vaginal atrophy were of more interest to me. These are soon to be available in Ireland.
But what was really hammered home by everyone was the importance of getting the right advice and going to trusted practioners. There are plenty of cowboys out there, it seems!
PORTMARNOCK HOTEL
Marie and I attended an event in the recently-renovated Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links which is only a 15-minute walk from us and overlooks the beautiful Velvet Strand. As well as learning about the fabulous organic brand Eminence, we were treated to prosecco and beautiful nibbles and, of course, a lovely goodie bag on leaving. I will be reviewing some of the products in due course as my name was pulled out to win the hamper.
AUTUMN FLORALS
So back to my collaboration with my Style Not Age friends and our September challenge of ‘Autumn Florals’.
I shopped my wardrobe for my autumn floral dress bought nearly three years ago for a song in a Warehouse sale. I have worn it a lot and while I love the dress, I was looking for a new way to wear it. So I popped an old green roll neck jumper under it and my recently purchased off-white boots from Marks & Spencer were exactly what I needed to update my look.
I did the same to another dress that I have worn to death. Same boots but this time a chunky H&M knit and an old belt gave me a new look.
You will be seeing a lot more looks like this, as I have great plans to ‘autumn/winter up’ many of my summer dresses.
MY STYLISH FRIENDS
Jacqui has a lovely floral skirt and teamed it with white boots. I see we are thinking on the same lines again Jacqui. Pop over to mummabstylish to learn more.
Emma is shopping her wardrobe and this gorgeous dress (of course) is a charity shop find. Pop over to Style Splash to learn more.
Anna is looking fab in her Zara dress which is current and, as always, I love her accessories. Head over to annasislandstyle to find out more.
Thank you for reading and do check out my friends’ blogs and instagrams for more style inspiration.
HILDA
Love how you’ve styled the floral dress to give it an autumn look! It’s the way to go. 🍂
Thanks Anna. Love the florals.
Love the dress Hilda. I think you all look fabulous in the florals. xx
I like it that you wear a jumper under the dress, that’s a good idea. I like florals a lot. It’s Stylish and cheerful! Have a good start of your week!
This is a fabulous outfit Hilda, I so wish I’d found a floral midi dress – well done! Looking forward to next months challenge now. Jacqui xx
Hi Hilda!
You know I love the Autumnal palette and it is mine as well. These colors look fab onyou. I do love how you wore a pine green layer under your pretty fall floral . Those boots are so cool too! Victorian style, love it. I do love different florals and love how all the ladies have styled them. The colors really draw me in.
Jess we love the same colours… wish you lived near me. I could shop your wardrobe..
Gorgeous dress Hilda!I love the khaki rollneck underneath. Fab boots too!
Emma xxx
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Thanks Emma … love the floral trend..
Love this post. I love the first dress. I may even get up the nerve to try out some more bold florals this fall.
I am sure that florals would suit you Trish. Thanks for commenting xx
My sister and I are both autumn too, but I’m afraid it doesn’t make me love this new season any better! Your boots are totally fab Hilda, a brilliant update for your outfit! I’d love to see these with some culottes as I think they’d look very sharp.
I am sure that florals would suit you Trish. Thanks for commenting xx
I think you are one of the lucky ones who look good in every colour. x
It’s always so nice to make your pieces so versatile this way Hilda!!
OXOX
JOdie
It is wonderful to be able to make different looks. Thanks Jodie.
No offense Hilda, but I think baby Cole has stolen your show! Precious!!
Thanks Andy ..I agree..happy to have him steal it. xx
I love the florals in autumn as well! I confess I don’t have very many florals, but just love the warmth they bring to an outfit! Congratulations on your new grandson Cole! He and his brother Logan are absolutely precious!
Thank you Amy we are indeed blessed. xx
I really like adding a sweater to a dress! A whole new look without going shopping!
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It is a n easy way to change it up I agree. xx
Oh I love this dark floral dress and the way you have styled it. Those booties are so amazing, too! Such a great look!
Shelbee
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Thank you so much Shelbee. xx