I took advantage of the sunshine we had these days and spent as much time as possible outside. Besides gardening it was lovely sitting on my terrace reading and just enjoying the nice spring weather. That also gave my legs a chance for a light tan to get them ready for more skirts and dresses over the next months!
The lovely weather encouraged me to wear this spring look from Boden with its unique style: Colourful graphic prints yet classy and easy to combine with pieces I already have in my wardrobe. The blue A-line skirt is a great choice for summer and although I am only 5'4 I ordered the "long" version as I prefer a length that doesn't end above my knees.
This season it's all about flared jeans and fringes and it is a trend I am happy to follow! But as always I love to make a trend my own and paired my new light blue jeans from Mango and my suede bag with a blazer to give it a classic touch. I have mentioned before that I am a huge fan of Instagram and that's where I found Tanja, the owner of Vintage Fashion Design. When she posted a photo of this lovely fringe bag in a warm cognac colour I instantly had to order it!It is not the first time and I will show you my other bag shortly. You may want to check here Instagram account, Tanja ships within the EU.
Recently I have ordered a few blouses and tunics from Mango as I needed to stock up on tops. For a trendy seventies style, I can wear this embroidered tunic with flared jeans (I will show you my new ones in my next post), platform sandals and a long necklace. Unfortunately it is only available in a small size now, but below please find some lovely options.
My wellbeing extremely depends on the weather and you have heard me complaining about our long winter and the amount of snow many times... (yes, I'll move to another country when I retire or at least spend the winters somewhere else!) Finally temperatures are increasing and our snow is melting which is about time in April!
I am following a lot of international blogs and I really enjoy discovering new mature bloggers around the world. Ever so often I do this via Instagram - my favourite social media by far! No other platform allows me to connect and interact so easily. If you aren't on Instagram yet, give it a try, I am sure you won't regret it. Are you on Snapchat? I am not using it yet but I'd like to hear any experiences you have made. Connect with me on Instagram here!
Today I would like to introduce you to some of the "new" bloggers I have met. Even though some of you might already know and even follow them, I have worldwide readers and love to connect you with my favourites who are in their 50s to 80!
FANTASTISCHE, ÄLTERE BLOGGERINNEN, DIE IHR KENNEN SOLLTET Ich schreibe meinen Blog nicht nur zweisprachig, sondern ich bin überwiegend auf internationalen Blogs unterwegs und meine nicht-deutschsprachigen Leserinnen überwiegen deutlich. So bin ich einigen "neuen" älteren Bloggerinnen begegnet, deren Blogs ich regelmäßig lese. Und wie so oft habe ich sie über Instagram kennengelernt. Mein mit Abstand liebstes Social Media! Wenn Ihr dort noch nicht aktiv seid, empfehle ich es Euch wirklich, es macht Spaß und man knüpft dort spielend Kontakte mit anderen Instagramern. Wenn Ihr übrigens Erfahrungen mit Snapchat habt, freue ich mich über Feedback, ich bin dort noch nicht aktiv, aber es interessiert mich. Hier geht es zu meinem Instagram Profil! Heute möchte ich Euch vier tolle, ältere Bloggerinnen vorstellen - von Anfang 50 bis 80!
LYN of ACCIDENTAL ICON
BLOG: www.accidentalicon.com
"Does not consume garments, she lives her life in them and dresses honestly." "Chooses garments and experiences that allow her to be the self she is and the self that is always becoming." "Is becoming increasingly experimental."
Some of the statements how Lyn, 61, an academic professor from New York describes her minimalist and unique stylein black, white and grey, very often by Japanese designers. You rarely see a woman who dresses more authentic than Lyn does.
She keeps on impressing and fascinating me! I do not only hope but I am convinced, we will see a lot more of Lyn in the international fashion scene and magazines in future!
Accidental Icon on Instagram
Ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt von Lyn's minimalistischem, unheimlich ausdrucksstarken Stil in Schwarz, Weiß und manchmal Grau. Sie liebt japanische Designer und es gibt wirklich wenige Frauen, die derart authentisch gekleidet sind. Übrigens ist Lyn, eine Universitätsprofessorin in New York, eine wunderbar warmherzige Frau und ich fühle immer wieder von ihren Kommentaren zu meinem Fotos sehr geehrt! Ich bin überzeugt, Lyn hat noch eine große Zukunft in der Modeszene und Magazinen.
DORRIE of SENIOR STYLE BIBLE
BLOG: www.seniorstylebible.com
"Today, at 80 years old, it is still a rare day when I am not stopped by a stranger complimenting me on my outfit, asking where they can buy something that I’m wearing, or inquiring into what brand of make-up I use. It is incredibly flattering to be noticed by complete strangers, male and female, of all ages. It reinforces my belief that style is much more than just what we wear, it’s an attitude."
I am glad, Dorrie (can you believe she is 80?),a retired Playboy Bunny, model and make-up artist started her blog. She is a true role model and also a strong supporter of advanced style and featuring older models in adverts and as brand ambassadors!
Senior Style Bible on Instagram
Dorrie, ein früheres Playboy Bunny, Modell und Makeup Artist, hat erst spät angefangen zu bloggen. Unglaublich, ich hätte nie gedacht, dass sie 80 ist! Ein wirklich Vorbild - nicht nur wegen ihres Äußeren, sondern auch aufgrund ihrer positiven Lebenseinstellung.
CATHY of THE MIDDLE PAGE
BLOG: www.the-middlepage.com
"Life is a gift!"
Cathy, a wife, mother of three, and now grandmother of two precious children - wow, this is how grandmothers look like today!
Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in July of 2013, she had a double mastectomy, chemo and radiation and is now trying to help others who are going through this terrible disease.
Cathy's blog is not only about fashion but she also covers beauty, home and lifestyle topics.
Needless to say I just love her style - classic with a twist which is my favourite way of dressing.
The Middle Page on Instagram
"Das Leben ist ein Geschenk" - sagt Cathy nach ihrer überwundenen Brustkrebserkrankung im Jahr 2013 und hilft heute betroffenen Frauen. Sie ist nicht nur Mutter, sondern auch Großmutter - toll, wenn Omas heute so fantastisch aussehen, oder? Ihr klassisch-moderner Stil überzeugt mich immer wieder!
BETH of STYLE AT A CERTAIN AGE
BLOG: www.styleatacertainage.com
"At 56 I've learned that trends come and go, but true style is ageless. Besides, shouldn't getting dressed each day be fun?"
Beth has pure style and class yet never boring!
She can wear elegant black and white outfits as well as colourful short skirts and denim jackets and will always look polished. I love how she combines high street brands and designers - always a great mix. Besides her blog Beth is working as a style consulting - even online in case you don't live in the San Francisco area.
Style At A Certain age on Instagram
Beth, die neben ihrem Blog als Stilberaterin arbeitet, hat einen wunderbaren, vielseitigen Stil. Toll kombiniert von günstigen bis etwas teureren, ausgefallenen Teilen, mal klassisch elegant, mal modisch und trendy.
Winter... a never endling story this year. After a heavy storm over Germany, I woke up to a snow storm yesterday and it is still snowing. I am glad I am driving a SUV and still have my winter tyres - our rule is to keep them "from October to Easter".
Finally I have recovered from a bad cold and want thank you so much for all your kind get well wishes over on Instagram! The ongoing bad weather prevented us from taking photos outside and you don't want to see me wearing my odd down coat and winter boots over this outfit, do you?
For a long time I haven't bought anything new from H&M, simply because the quality, fabrics and colours didn't appeal to me. However, when I saw this long waistcoat - something I was looking for quite a while - I thought I'd give it a try. And I was surprised when I received it: I really love the heavy quality (it is fully lined) and the visible stitching. For now I have paired it with black but I am looking forward to a spring/summer styling with lighter colours.
Winter... hört er denn nie auf?Nach dem heftigen Sturm kam jetzt auch noch Schnee dazu!! Ich, die Winter sowieso nicht ausstehen kann und dann auch noch jetzt, Anfang April?! Wie gut, dass mein Auto einen Allrad hat und ich meine Winterreifen noch drauf habe. Nicht ohne Grund gibt es die "von Oktober bis Ostern" Regel...
Endlich habe ich meine heftige Erkältung überstanden. Ganz lieben Dank für Eure zahlreichen Aufmunterungen und guten Wünsche auf Instagram! Nachdem momentan Außenaufnahmen unmöglich sind - es sei denn, Ihr findet meinen alten Daunenmantel, Winterstiefel, Fäustlinge und dicken Schal inspirierend ;-) gibt es heute mal Innenfotos.
Schon lange war ich auf der Suche nach einem langen, ärmellosen Blazer und wurde doch tatsächlich bei H&M fündig! Ich habe dort lange nichts mehr gekauft, einfach weil mich die Qualität, Stoffe und Farben in letzter Zeit überhaupt nicht angesprochen haben. In der neuen Kollektion gibt es jedoch einige Teile, die mich interessierten und ich war von der Qualität dieser langen Weste wirklich überrascht - ein fester, dennoch schön fallender Stoff, voll gefüttert und hübsche, sichtbare Absteppungen. Kombiniert habe ich sie mit Schwarz, aber wenn sich das Wetter hoffentlich doch noch eines Besseren besinnen sollte, möchte ich sie Euch gerne noch in einer hellen Variante mit Weiß zeigen.
Vest H&M | Silky Trousers Mango Suit | Layering Top adea c/o Leather Booties Bon'A Parte c/o | Leather Bag Michael Kors 'Selma' c/o Necklace French Connection | Ear Hooops H&M | Ring Edited Bracelets Pearls: Banana Republic (similar by BaubleBar) Bangle 'Love' by Stella & Dot and Stretch Bracelet 'Arrison' by Stella & Dot
