Project Sister Act: That 70's Show (& #Passion4FashionLinkup )

 Today i am pleased to be part of Project Sister Act. A movement created by Sheela of Sheela Writes for ladies of all ages to express themselves with a common thread. It is to show that whether you are in your teens, 50's or older, you can wear whatever you want.
This is something i feel very strongly about. Style is ageless. As long as you wear something with confidence and happiness age is irrelevant.
I had a conversation recently with a friend who has just hit 40. After loosing a substantial amount of weight and feeling great about her new figure i suggested she tried coated skinny jeans (my bff of the jeans world). She said she daren't and couldn't even contemplate the idea purely because of her age.
I can not stress enough AGE IS JUST A NUMBER!!
It does not define you.
Try something that might be out of your comfort zone even if you feel like "it's too young for you". I promise you, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Granted i'm not saying all should run out in mini skirt, stilettos and crop tops, i'm purely saying don't let an outmoded way of thinking stop you from trying something that could be fabulous.
Project Sister Act is a wonderful way to show woman from the age groups teens, 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's all rock a style in their very own way.
Today me and some wonderful ladies are trialling the very in style 70's trend.
I opted for some simple pieces that i already had in my wardrobe.
Nothing screams 70's more to me than floppy hats and flares. I added in a crisp white shirt to stop it looking costumey and my gilet for a full on 70's fun fest.

Jeans: F&F

Boots: J Brand

Gilet: Next

White Shirt & Hat: New Look

Majestic Collar Necklace: Yosa

Meet the lovely ladies of Project Sister Act this month.
All ages rocking that 70's vibe

Eve, Teen Category

Ashia, 20s Category

Myself in 30's category

Sheela, 40s Category

Shelley, 50s Category

An InLinkz Link-up

2 accessories remixed 5 ways with McArthur Glen

As i mentioned in yesterdays post i recently had the absolute pleasure of a shopping trip to my local McArthur Glen. 

The challenge that was set to us;

2 accessories styled 5 ways.

With that in mind whilst perusing the gorgeous designer shops i knew that i wanted 2 pieces that would work well with multiple outfits. 

The other thing that was on my mind whilst shopping, was how McArthur Glen makes great Designer brands like Fossil, Radley and Kurt Geiger more accessible for all. An investment now costs even less when you have a designer outlet to shop at. Which is great for people,like me, who like to save £££ wherever possible.

So with my accessories i played it safe  went the classic route of a great tan bag and heels. 

I have been crushing on black and grey all winter long, it was about time i turn to my all time favourite accessory colour and see what it can do for me.

There really is something to be said for buying two great pieces that will work hard for you and yet make getting dressed easier.

This Carvela by Kurt Geiger bag and French connection heels do just that.

Here at 5 outfits with my 2 (amazing) accessories. 

This may just be their beginning... i envisage A LOT of wear in their future.

First Up;

With a little Red Dress

We all know how much i love red and this French Connection dress is an absolute dream. I'm imagining cocktails, in the sunshine, with the girls in this little ensemble.

Second
The Casual weekender
Khaki is my go to colour this spring i can not get enough! The khaki trousers are slouchy and so comfy, i added in a slogan tee and my denim jacket for the perfect weekender outfit.

Boho Summer 
I kinda wanted to try all different ways of wearing the heels and bag; with trousers, a dress and a skirt. I threw this outfit together last minute as my skirt option, but it actually became one of my favorites. Mixing black and tan is always a winning combination, add in the rich wine colour and the kimono and a fun boho-look is created perfect for spring and summer.

Smart in Palazzo Trousers and a Crop Top

Loving my new palazzo trousers and utilising the ability to wear crop tops... even better that it's striped! Black, white and tan is one of those combinations that never gets old.

add in a puppy and you have the perfect accessories any outfit could have!

Jeans and Jumper

Another of my favourites, i have lived in this outfit lately. This Gap jumper is perfect spring wear, layered with my navy trench and paired with my ripped jeans. The tan accessories  really pop against the navy and white.

So there we have it ; 2 accessories remixed 5 ways!
Which is your favourite? How would you wear this bag and heels?

Shopping Trip at McArthur Glen

When McArthur Glen recently got in touch and posted the challenge of 2 accessories from their designer outlet store, remixed 5 ways, i obviously jumped in heels first.

 Re-mix is my buzz word, as you've probably come to realise. After years of frivolous buying and yet still standing in-front my wardrobe each morning with the daunting feeling of "I have nothing to wear", I decided to change and with that i started to curate a wardrobe filled with re-mixable pieces that each held numerous possible outfits. Waking up and getting dressed no longer feels so daunting and i seem to be collecting classic pieces with a few statement wow items. 

With that in mind off i trotted, with a rather lovely gift voucher in hand, to my local McArthur Glen in Bridgend, South Wales. I took my darling step daughter, Mia, along for a full on girly day of trying on clothes, hot chocolates and cake. It was the best, and something we've decided to make a regular thing.

Now McArthur Glen literally spoils you for choice.It has so much there like French Connection, Jaeger, Radley, Ted Baker and so on. All this at reduced rates. Needless to say with this in mind i was like a kid in a sweet shop(which fyi they also have those, and cakes to die for too!)

We literally shopped till we dropped. I have to say my 12 year old step daughter has far more shopping stamina than me (and quite the eye for a designer piece too it seems... this could prove expensive lol!)

As i mentioned the challenge was set to buy two items that could be worn five separate ways.

After a lot of shopping and changing room antics i decided on a gorgeous pair of tan sandals from French Connection and a tan bag from Carvela- Kurt Geiger (and with my change some extra goodies, which shall be revealed tomorrow).

To me tan accessories are just perfection. I will always always revert back to a great tan pair of shoes and bag. They will literally just take an outfit from meh to wow in 5 seconds. I am so super pleased with my purchases that i just know they will be getting endless wear this spring/summer and beyond.

Be sure to swing by tomorrow to see my 5 looks with my 2 accessories!

For now, Here's a few pics from our day..

Big HUGE thank you to the lovely people at McArthur Glen Bridgend for treating us so so nicely when we were there. Everyone was super lovely and made Mia and me feel like celebs for the day;)

How to wear your Barbour jacket

As a country dweller a great coat that can be worn for long doggy walks is essential, but choosing a jacket can be a tricky business, especially if you plan for it to carry across several seasons, when good weather is transient from one season to the next. 

It's definitely one item that is worth investing in if you ask me. As long as you know you can re-mix it up for multiple outfits then Barbour jackets are a great garment of choice and will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe whatever your style. I guarantee cost per wear will be worth every penny.

Not only are they great for day to day wear when you're running about doing your daily doggy walks or errand running, the Barbour jackets now are the jacket of choice for many reasons (and by the celebs too)

Take a look;

Festival wear

A Barbour jacket is a perfect piece to add to your festival wardrobe when the summer months roll around. British weather can be a tad (ha!) unpredictable at best, so it's the ideal jacket to throw over your outfit when the evening comes and it gets a bit chilly. Barbours are also reasonably light weight so can fit into your rucksack easily, but as most festival goers know, it can be a messy affair, and the hard wearing fabric is super resilient to spills and consistent wear and tear that comes with spending a weekend dancing and camping in what can be a muddy environment. Team your Barbour jacket with a plain t-shirt, denim shorts, tights and Wellington boots for a contemporary classic look. If the weather isn't great, trade those shorts for a pair of skinny jeans to stay dry and still comfortable enough to dance the night away.

I also love the idea of a super girly dress, wellie boots and a Barbour Jacket... complete festival fun wear!

A city break staple

If you are planning a long weekend away in one of Europe's many beautiful locations, wear your Barbour jacket with an oversized tartan scarf and over the knee suede boots for a chic city look that carries no matter what the weather brings. Couple with an oversized handbag in a dark shade like navy or slate grey and you will be ready to easily go from sightseeing during the day to bar hopping at night. Whether you want to look polished in Paris, or fashion savvy in Amsterdam, make sure it's in your case!

If you are thinking about buying your own Barbour jacket, consider visiting one of the many stores around the UK and online for authentic pieces  which won't break the bank.

Images via pintrest here

Do you own a Barbour Jacket? If you do how do you like to wear yours?