Friends will know that I have put a fair bit of weight on the last few years. I'm not delighted about this but now tipping over the age of 50, makes everything just a tad harder. However, as a stylist for John Lewis I dress people of ALL sizes and shapes, and frankly we can dress to make the most of what we have got - and still look fab, so whilst I get to grips with this new age/size chapter in my life, I will share my findings good and bad on my way......
Lunch with stylish friends at the Pig and Truffle
Today I lunched with great but slim and very stylish friends so my thoughts in the morning centred around what this curvy girl would 'throw on'.....
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| River Island |
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| Mint Velvet |
My problem area is my tummy as I love eating.... but this can be addressed with a bit of clever disguising. Now I am convinced that Mint Velvet was created just with me in mind. An aged 40 (or something) wanting to look fabulous for her age, but not looking like mutton......or trying too hard! The
Mint Velvet double layer tee allows me to work an effortless layered look to hide my tummy. With a long jersey vest top to cover my behind, and a cropped grey and ivory silky top with fitted jersey sleeves - it is simply stunning.
Add a little magic with a
long necklace by John Lewis to create a 'v shape' - great if you are slightly busty and my favourite earrings that I wear with absolutely everything - designed by local jewellery designer
Caterina Wills.
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| John Lewis |
Ankle boots - flat or with a slight heel complete the look. I am struggling with a back issue at the moment so these with a heel can set me back for days but there are plenty of boots to choose from. And finally what to wear on top? I appear to have lost my black leather jacket so whilst trying to replace it, I came across the dramatic dramatic River island faux leather 3/4 coat, with removal black faux fur trimmed collar which I adore. The belted coat falls just above the knee, perfect for keeping you a bit warmer, whilst still looking stylish!
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| Ready for lunch at the Pig and Truffle.... |
I arrived at the restaurant and received soooo many compliments that my morning anxieties were soon forgotten....
I cannot go wrong with a pair of leggings - but to 'up the notch' on the 'rock chick' stakes, opt for River Island's high waisted leather look which are soft to the touch, and oh soooo comfortable.
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