Looking Fabulous @ Fifty
A fashion blog for women over 50 who want to look fabulous
Tuesday 20 February 2024
HOW I STYLED MY NEW LINEN JUMPSUIT
Tuesday 6 February 2024
WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY
In this post I would like to continue what I started in the previous post, summer and linen. If you missed my last post, you can catch up with us here.
Today I would like to present you my new linen waistcoat (UK version) or a vest, as its called in the United States. If you live or have been in Australia during summer months, you sure know how hot and humid it could be, so wearing items like vests, singlets or spaghetti strap dresses makes perfect sense.
Out of all summer fabs popping up on the streets of Sydney, the linen or light cotton vests seems the most popular. Some women like to wear them paired with wide legged pants and flats sandals or sneakers, while others opted to wear them with pencil skirts and heeled shoes, a smart way of mixing casual and smart for the office.
I was on the lookout for a linen vest myself and when I saw a vest in bottle green colour in Zara, I couldn't resist adding it to my closet. It came right on time, as the temperature in Sydney has soared to new heights in the last couple of weeks. Today I am wearing it with my old white Bermuda shorts and flats but I also tried it with my new tie-dye skirt (worn here) and white linen pants (yet to be shown ) and it looks great with both.
It might make you chuckle looking at me wearing a scarf in the middle of the hot summer day but we are on the way to a museum and as all other public places in the city, it is heavily air-conditioned and very cold which makes me get seek easily, hence I seldom leave the house without one.
As I am writing this post, I am looking at the images that my younger daughter just sent me from one of the ski resorts in Japan, where the snow is up to her knees and the temperature is below zero. And she is absolutely loving it. Go figure 😀.
Until then,
Anna
XOXOXO
Tuesday 23 January 2024
SUMMER ESSENTIALS - HOW I STYLED LINEN SKIRT TWO WAYS
Hello, my dear friends, how is 2024 treating you so far?
We have been quite busy over the festive season as I am sure so was everyone else. Our social calendars are fully booked with various events and activities It's traditionally the time when you catch up with your friends to have that last meal before the year ends; It's the time when a lot family and friends get-togethers are happening as travelling, partying and generally having a time with no care in the world.
We didn't do a lot of travelling per se but we did a lot of driving around Sydney and surrounds showcasing how beautiful our city is to my cousins from Germany. And of course there was a lot of eating, drinking, talking and basking in the warmth of being a part of a loving family.
So as you can imagine, I didn't have much time to partake in the craziness aka as Black Friday Sale nor in the days that followed BFS. I did, however, manage to pop into Zara and buy an A-line wrap-around skirt that am wearing a lot this summer.
I initially was attracted by the untraditional pattern of the tie-dye. The A-line silhouette is very simple and flattering, the fabric is light and even if it creases a lot, hey it's linen and it's what expected from it, right?
My initial thoughts were to add it to my casual clothes section of the closet as linen is normally associated with the care-free life style and I really like wearing it with just a simple white t-shirt and sandals. On the second thought, with the help of right accessories I can smarten it up into the next level. Whenever I buy a new piece of clothing, I always picture the different ways it can be styled and the more of them, the happier I am. And soon I had the opportunity to do just that.
One sunny Saturday, we were taking our abovementioned German cousins to un upmarket Italian eatery called Trattoria or as local call it Tratt for a Saturday lunch. The restaurants sits right across the road from the famous Bondi Beach and offers a breathtaking view over the ocean glistening under the summer sun, surf and tanned and toned sunbathers sprawled on the white sandy beach. The restaurant is a destination and is highly popular amongst locals and visitors alike. Although it's within walking distance to the beach, you will never see anyone wearing bikinis or board shorts there. People make the effort of dressing up for the occasion as the Italians do.
I was thinking of wearing my new linen skirt (so Italian) but dressed it up for the occasion with the assistance of heeled sandals, a statement necklace and a "new" handbag.
You have seen me wearing these shoes from Alohas before, same goes for the necklace. As for the hand bag, it was my first foray into buying anything second hand. I saw it in in the window of our local pawn shop shining so brightly that it was hard to miss. I went inside and ask the shop owner if I can have a closer look. Turns out it was made by Italian brand called Pinko and a lovebirds buckle is their official trademark. This and a heavy white metal chain were the features that I really like about this bag. It was hugely discounted as the second hand item should be and I bought it without any hesitation and it is now on a high rotation.
Quite satisfied with the result, I quickly grabbed a silk colourful scarf (one can never predict the wind factor when you are near the ocean) and headed for the door.
What do you think of this transformation? How would you jazz up your casual outfit? I enjoy reading your comments and suggestions so lease share your thoughts in a comment section below.
Until then
Anna
xoxoxo
Wednesday 20 December 2023
MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023
Hello my dear readers, hope this post finds you well.
Although there is still a week and a bit until we farewell 2023, this is my last post of this year so let's sum it up.
I can't speak on behalf of you, but for me it went too fast for my liking. I heard people saying it all the time but this year I really feel it and frankly, I don't like it. But I should not complain even despite the fact that I had two more cancer spots on my face that needed to be removed, the one on my nose that I had in August was particularly problematic and still has not fully healed.
The biggest event that happened this year was my husband's 70th birthday that we celebrated in style by having 7 course seasonal festive dinner at Oncore run by 3-Michelin Star London renowned chef Clair Smyth followed by a big bash for our extended family and friends.
Also, this year we made our first overseas trip since 2019. However, while in the past we would spent four to five weeks visiting several overseas destinations, this time it was just one stop trip to Bali, our all time favourite spot that we go to for a blissful time of total relaxation.
Other then that, it was business as usual: work, looking after grandchildren, going to the gym, movies, theatre, dining out etc, etc, etc.
So without further ado, let me bring up my and some of you, my dear readers, most favourite outfits of 2023:
This summer it was all about wearing a stripe shirt over white linen and this outfit was featured as the most favourite look on #WOWWEDNESDAY link-up party hosted by Gail from Is This Mutton fashion blogI dare not to remember how many years these square checked pants have been dormant in my wardrobe until one day I decided to bring them back to life and believe or not but they scored the most favourite look of the week on #WOWWEDNEDAY link-up party hosted by Gail from Is This Mutton fashion blog.
I fell in love with this oversized jumper from Reiss in tangerine colour that featured as a favorite on #WOWWEDNESDAY link-up party hosted by Gail from Is This Mutton fashion blog
One of my most favourite purchases of 2023 was this dress from Marcs in deep pink colour that was featured on #ChickandStylish #Link-up hosted by Jacquie from Mummabstylish
See you all in 2024
Anna
xoxoxo