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Citrus • Crush 🍋 •
Inspired by the fabulous navy/yellow outfit worn by the very chic Kerry @kerrysweekdaywardrobe I’m re-discovering my much worn and loved @therapylondon coat . Wearing with last year’s @phaseeight Aida indigo jeans and a beautiful fitted @hawesandcurtisofficial navy floral shirt (current). •
I’m so thrilled to have @estelagreen_ back home for a few days and to be celebrating the end of @liliaagreen ‘s GCSE Mocks. I’m so impressed with how hard Lilia has worked, she’s shown such grit and commitment and I’m a very proud mama! Sunshine in Harrogate today too : Hurrah 🙌
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We’re off to the Everyman Cinema Harrogate to see Just Mercy later today and it’s going to be lovely spending time with both daughters. •
Happy Weekend lovely people!💋
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#livelifeincolour #mycolourmedicine @kelly_mystyle #dressinghappy @julesstandishcolour @instantgoddess @jessdoesstyle #sharethestylesaturday @thesearchforsassiness @oliviajessloves #keyfashtrends @mumsstyle_2boys @laineydeelikes (True Blue) #yellowcoat #harrogateindies #harrogatebusiness #inthemumstyle @inthemumstyle #mystyle #myootd #mystyleessential @mrsmlmode #rewearwithflair @expat_style #sassysaturday @sallysquiggles #ownyourweekendstyle @ownyourstyleuk #saturdaystyle @thesallyvictoria #mumstylesaturday @mamas_little_squares #whatweworethisweekend @thismummysstyle #mywinterlayers @wardrobeandwellbeing #styleyourwaysaturday @working_mama_life #brightcolourjanuary @thefashion_lift #myfeelgoodfashion @thestylecoop #theseclothesmakemehappy @sarahrobinshops #discoverunder1k #ootdfashion #saturdayoutfitshare @renovating_in_heels

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Rainy • Day • Colour 🌈
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When you’re about to face wild wind and rain, what do you wear? In my case a bright orange coat 🤣OK not especially weather resistant but I did have a brolly ..... This dynamic colour was just what I needed to brave the elements. Orange combines the vibrancy and energy of red with the uplifting warmth and joy of yellow , definitely #mycolourmedicine for the lovely @kelly_mystyle 🌈
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How’s your Tuesday?💋
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Coat, scarf and hat @tkmaxxuk Pleather trousers @zara (2018 winter sale) Boots @carvelaofficial (AW 2018) Belt with orange/gold buckle @peachybelts (10 years old 🙌) •
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#mywinterlayers @wardrobeandwellbeing #theseclothesmakemehappy @sarahrobinshops #happytobemeoutfit @perfectlyimperfectb #itsoktorewearit @fancystuffandprettythings #shopyourwardrobetoday @wardrobefairynottingham #styleitlikeamama @whitecamellias #mummygotstyle @mummygotstyleuk #colourexpert #orangecoat #yorksinstameet #harrogateindies #ootdfashion #inthemumstyle @inthemumstyle #over50andfabulous #over50andlovingit #agelessstyle #midlifestyle

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Favourite • Re-wear 🐆
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Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday 💋
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I was at work at Phase Eight Harrogate today and yes, you’ve clocked it, it was another outing for my @phaseeight Toni jacket and trousers 🙌. Definitely a late entrant for #keyfashtrends Fave Buys of 2019 for @mumsstyle_2boys and @laineydeelikes . Styled here with my 10 year old leopard print @peachybelts belt and AW18 @topshop leopard print ankle-boots alongside my 4 year old @hawesandcurtisofficial black shirt. It’s always so satisfying to combine old favourites from your existing wardrobe with new pieces. •
If you’d like my advice on how to make the most of what you already have in your wardrobe, I’d love to hear from you. Here’s to a new year of creative styling, longevity of wear and conscious shopping! 🙌
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Now which to watch: The Trial of Christine Keeler or Love Island?! •
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#rewear #rewearwithflair @expat_style #shoppingmywardrobe #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #costperwear #buylesschoosewell #buylessbuybetter #midlifestyle #midlifestyletips #personalstylist #effortlessstyle #agelessstyle #effortlessandstylish @allthingszanne #mystyleforwork @monikagoestowork #inthemumstyle @inthemumstyle #bootsaremybag @librarian_wearing_leopard #mystyleessential @stripeycoral @mrsmlmode #snapmystylesunday @pennyoshops #sundaystylevibe @styledbymrsmint #oursundaychic @expat_style #wowworkwear @anythingbut_dull #stylingnotshopping

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Sale • Shopping 🌟
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This post has been inspired by the incredibly stylish Aoife @thestylebob whose account and message I absolutely love. If you haven’t discovered her account yet, you are in for an absolute treat! Aoife writes about focussed Sale shopping and here is my take on this topic of the moment:
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If you’ve already over-indulged in pre-Christmas shopping and are having a stern word with yourself in the January sales......
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Ask yourself: Will this item light up my life? Will I wear it 30 + times ? Will it work well with my existing wardrobe? Will it stand the test of time? Will it make me look and feel drop dead gorgeous? •
I am always a champion of buying great classic hero pieces and wardrobe basics but I’m also about making joyful sartorial choices that deliver unfettered happiness.
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My favourite @bijouledharrogate statement necklace ticks both the cost per wear and sparking joy boxes. I have worn it for years with block brights/neutrals in all seasons and it never fails to elevate an outfit and make me feel exceptionally glam. Any embellishment near the face reflects light upwards, smooths the skin and gives a photo-shop illusion : a win win for ladies d’un certain age! •
So don’t be afraid of adding a wow item to your wardrobe. The January sales might be the perfect time to choose that one beautiful thing that will bring you joy for years to come. It could be a classic camel coat, stunning animal-print ankle-boots, a gorgeous biker-jacket, a fabulous roomy tote, a perfectly fitted white shirt, a heavenly floaty prairie dress or that one of a kind statement necklace. •
Happy Wednesday lovely people!💋
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January • Blues 💙
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How are you doing in this strange getting back to reality first week of the new decade? If you’re anything like me you’ll still be finishing off those last festive chocolates (even if you don’t particularly like what’s left) saying sagely “when they’re gone they’re gone” 🤣 •
I chose this vintage @phaseeight blue tunic at the last minute for a lovely dinner party in Leeds last night, inspired by the new @pantone 2020 colour Classic Blue. Blues are always an oasis of calm and an easy, relaxed wear. Swipe to see what @pantone have to say about their Colour of the Year choice . I’m styling my blue tunic with @modainpelle over the knee suedette boots and my glorious @bijouledharrogate baroque necklace 💙
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Hope you having a lovely weekend! 💋
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#pantone2020 #classicblue #shoppingmywardrobe #phaseeightstyle #sustainablefashion #rewearwithflair #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement
#sharethestylesaturday @thesearchforsassiness @oliviajessloves #neverknowinglyunderdressed @beautifuleveryday_uk @spanishaprilx #dressinghappy @jessdoesstyle @julesstandishcolour @instantgoddess #inthemumstyle @inthemumstyle #discoverunder1k #harrogateindies #harrogatebusiness #effortlessandstylish @allthingszanne #myootd #midlifestyle

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Happy • New • Year! ✨
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Wishing you a completely wonderful New Year and new decade lovely friends. Thank you so much for all the likes, follows and comments in 2019. I love being part of such a kind, supportive and inspiring Insta/FB community. I can’t wait to share my Style Illuminated adventures with you in 2020 and see you fulfilling your hopes and dreams! •
I’m suitably garbed in rainbow sparkles in this beautiful @mimisedit jacket to see the New Year in with very dear friends. I hope you have a lovely evening whatever you’re up to 🎉
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Here’s to a humdinger of a 2020! 🙌
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Jacket @mimisedit Leather Jeggings @marksandspencerfashionpr (old) Ankle-boots @ninewest •
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#happynewdecade #happynewyear2020 #dreambig #happyhogmanay #followyourdreams #happy #sosparklyimspeechless @mrsshimmersparklesmile #sequinjacket #dressinghappy @julesstandishcolour @jessdoesstyle @instantgoddess #neverknowinglyunderdressed @beautifuleveryday_uk @spanishaprilx #inthemumstyle @inthemumstyle #discoverunder1k #effortlessstyle #styleatanyage #bestversionofyou #celebratinglife #effortlesschic #effortlessandstylish @allthingszanne #harrogateindies #harrogatebusiness

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Festive • Dressing 🌟
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How is your festive week ? It always amazes me how quickly Christmas Day rushes by after all the planning, prep and countdown excitement. I hope you’re having a lovely festive time. Christmas Day for us disappeared in a haze of delicious food, competitive Articulate and the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special🥂. Boxing Day has been illuminated by a traditional open house friends and family get together with very dear friends in Spofforth. Young and old, scented candles, wood-burners and views of Spofforth Castle. Festive perfection. Thank you so much Pete and @selinashackleton for such a happy afternoon🎄🥂💫
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I wore my gold @monsoon midi dress on Christmas Day. Light weight and floaty it proved to be a great choice for unfettered eating and drinking whilst still delivering the glamour quotient . It does need a cami underneath if you have plentiful boobage as the V is rather low! Swipe to see the full outfit pic. •
I can’t wait to see Little Women with my girls tomorrow afternoon. I’m hoping that Timothée Chalamet will play the perfect Laurie (were you in love with Laurie too as a young reader?! Why oh why didn’t he end up with Jo? 😢) •
Happy Boxing Day evening lovelies! 💋
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Kirkby Overblow • Carols 💫
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What a magical Carol Service at All Saints’ Kirkby Overblow last night! The church has never looked more beautiful and everyone raised the rafters. Delicious mulled wine and wonderful company. I had an absolute ball singing with Mary’s
Christmas Choir and was so very chuffed to have the support of @estelagreen_ @harrybeaton @liliaagreen @elliottshaww @lauraberesford678 @jason.beresford .
Pop over to my stories for a clip of John Rutter’s Angel’s Carol 🎶 •
Happy Christmas week lovely people! 💋
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#christmas #christmascarolservice #christmasmagic #festiveseason #happy #familytime #familyiseverything #christmasjoy

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Sparkle • Chiffon ✨
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This @newlook gold on black chiffon dress really is la bomba. If you prefer to cover your upper arms, like subtle sparkle , choose floaty over fitted, suit a princess line and love a V neck then this is your perfect party dress! I wore it at the weekend for a pre-Christmas family get-together chez moi and loved it. My suede heeled ankle boots work beautifully with this dress for an at home evening event or a festive daytime meet-up. A pair of strappy high heeled sandals and a black suede/gold clutch would up the glamour quotient if you’re out out 🥂
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Swipe to see more festive tree shots including a close-up of my Tudor decorations. These are are a source of much merriment amongst my girls and their friends who apparently have never had the joy of meeting anyone else barking enough to festoon their tree with Henry VIII and his six wives, heraldic devices, Tudor roses, lion rampants etc 🤣. What can I say, I grew up reading Jean Plaidy, visiting Hever Castle and Hampton Court and Anne Boleyn was my heroine! #sorrynotsorry😂
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Hoping you’re surviving the pre-Christmas rush. I’ve been sensing the unmistakable whiff of hysteria in the air at Sainsbury’s and in TKMaxx .....
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Happy Tuesday!💋
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#keyfashtrends (sparkles and sequins) @mumsstyle_2boys @laineydeelikes
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