Ageless Style: Birthday Party Attire

Welcome back to our monthly Ageless Style!  After taking last month off from blogging, I am back with the ladies of Ageless Style and this months prompt is brought to you by our October baby, Marsha Banks of Marsha in the Middle.  Happy birthday to Marsha!  I don't know about you but for the most part we and our friends keep birthdays pretty low key nowadays unless its a milestone birthday.  We usually get together for a dinner/appies and drinks, which for most of us in the parenting years is a night out with the adults!  Woot, woot!  

A night out with adult friends is a treat and I always like to put a little extra effort into looking and feeling good.  I wore this outfit this past weekend when we went out.  Full disclosure, I've wanted to wear it since last winter but feel self-conscious.  Am I too old?  Should I be showing my midriff?  Does it seem like I am trying too hard?  Is it appropriate?  And on and on go the questions.  My 16 year old was like, yes it's cute.  I don't understand why you are so unsure.  She honestly had no idea what was going through my head.  Isn't that AWESOME?!?  I love that she confident!  That she is sure of her clothing choices.  Something I didn't have at her age and am still working on at 41.  Regardless I took the chance and went for it and the longer I wore it, the more it felt like me.  Sometimes we have to go through the uncomfortable for it to feel more comfortable.  

Anyways you can see this crop top paired with it's matching knitted skirt  here, which I had not doubts about and absolutely LOVE!!!  I paired it up with pleather pants from my teens closet, and decided to throw on my vegan leather shacket over top to play with the browns and textures.  Top it off with bold red lips and you look confident and I am of the mind 'fake it, 'till you make it" and by the end of the night, I made it.  😉

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Tinsley Fuzzy Tank (sale)

Leather Pants (sold out; Shein similar)

Vegan Leather Shacket (sold out; Dex similar)

Maybelline Red for Me Lipstick

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Day to Night in Leather Pants

 

Day Look

I love an outfit that can be transitioned from day to night without fuss.  Check out this simple combination, knitted tank, leather pants, smart fitted blazer, simple basic jewelry and the only thing that's swapping out are the shoes.  I am actually wearing this exact outfit for work today, with the sneakers, I am easily able to run around with kids, up and down the stairs of our four level school, and look stylish. Sidebar,  a good pair of white sneakers has been in heavy rotation for me these past few years.  I love the AirForce ones but if you don't want to drop a ton of money, grab a pair at half the cost when you go to a place like Marshalls or Winners, that's where I've gotten my last two pairs. Also, these leather pants have been worn so many times over the past several years and I need/want to buy a new pair.  I am seriously considering spending a little extra an getting a pair of Spanx.  Do you have them?  Would you recommend?

The work week is done and I am ready for the weekend.  Unfortunately today is Monday but  I am looking at a short week over here this week so that's exciting. too.

Night Look

Swap out the white sneakers for some fancy heels like these ones I purchased in Italy and grab a clutch, and  you are ready for dinner or drinks out on the town.  I love these new sandals.  It's been a long time that I've purchased a pair of shoes that weren't "sensible" heels and I am soooooooo happy I did.  Every time I put them on I feel like a mullion bucks.  I wore this out for our anniversary dinner and the BackStreet Boys concert at the beginning of the month.  Perfect outfit to peel off the blazer and dance the night away! And no, my feet never got tired!

Happy 19th Anniversary to the best husband in the world.  Thanks for always being my photographer, even in the rain.  LOL!

Have a wonderful work week friends.  Remember to carve out a little time for yourself each day and do something that you love.  For me, that's a quite moment to have my coffee either in the morning or right after work and before I put supper on the table.

Blustery Days and Sweater Vests

Sometimes you are really want to get to work and take your outfit photos and the day just isn't cooperating.  Here in Saskatchewan we often have high winds so I decided to just venture outdoors regardless of the weather and make the best of it.  We were going downtown to do a little bit of shopping so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to wear my new sweater vest and button down.  The sweater vest trend is going strong and I knew I was going to jump on it when both of my girls bought theirs in the spring.  I was like, heck yes, I missed jumping on this train when they were around back in the 90s and I am not missing out again.  So I looked to add the perfect one for the fall and found this one at the Bay and jumped on it, its sold out currently but I'll link a few similar option below.  The next item I really wanted to add to my work wardrobe this year was a button down shirt.  I haven't actually had one for years but I desperately wanted a longer one, that was loose fitting but also lightweight so that I could opt to tuck it in or leave it out.  Another things I really wanted was for the sleeves to be easy to roll up, and that it was relatively lightweight without being see through.  Check, check, check, I found everything in this one and I know it'll get a ton of wear!  I love how this outfit came together, especially with the leather pants, red lips and little booties.  Can I just say that I really miss being able to wear lipstick so that people can actually see it. Sigh.  I know it's a small thing but I miss knowing people will actually see my make-up, just saying.  

Okay, your turn, what are some of your must buys for fall/winter?  

What trends are you wanting to try?

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Sweater Vest (sold out; similar at  Amazon.ca & Ali Express )

Black Leather Pants (old, Vero Moda)

RW & Co buttoned blouse

Layering and Creating a New Outfit

 

 

I am back from vacation and it was THE BEST!!!  We left and the weather was so crummy that it was hard to find any positives and there was no break in sight  The trip came at a perfect time and I cant wait to share it all with you.  Until then, I wanted to show off this cute layered outfit that has been on repeat all winter long.  The pictures aren't the greatest, sorry, as I find it's difficult to take  them indoors because,

      A) it's our home and there is kids stuff everywhere

      B) it's so dark by the time we arrive at home that it's difficult to get good lighting

What do you do about shooting pictures inside? 

 

Anyway, I love reusing favorite pieces from my closet to create new outfits, all of these pieces are at least a year or two old 🙂 .  I am really trying not to buy new stuff this month or next because honestly, I am just really noticing how many pieces I have in my closet that haven't been touched so far this year.  I am really going to have to Maria Kondo my fall/winter wardrobe before I store it away for next year.  Moving on,  this sweater vest is a perfect piece to layer over a simple long sleeved shirt and a pair of leggings (because it covers the butt) or leather pants as I've done here.  It doubles up as a tunic but totally different.  I love how the ruffle of my basic stripped top really stands out with the vest over top and adds fun and dimension to a very simple outfit.  Also, the OTKB give me a longer, sleeker look, which also make me feel slimmer because it elongates me :)   The outfit is totally simple and can work for both an office and drinks after dinner without doing any touchups.  Note my H & B necklace is always on repeat because it goes with everything so even though it  was a pricey investment it's one that I pair with my outfits at least once a week, making it well used and so loved. 

 

Today is my last day of holidays and I am looking forward to celebrating with friends and family my husbands 37th birthday that happened while we were in Mexico.  What are your weekend plans?