Monday, 19 October 2015

Happy Birthday, Helen

How cool would it be to have a song written for you to celebrate your birthday? I always enjoy the little insight into relationships that songs written for a specific person gives. Yesterday was my 48th birthday and whilst I did not have a song written for me, my lovely boys did work together to make a delicious meal that we all shared. Eating and talking and laughing with my husband, my sons and their beautiful girlfriends is one of my greatest joys.
                                           Tunic:Nicola Waite
                                           Gilet: ScanlanTheodore
                                            Shorts: Country Road
                                            Shoes: Wittner
This was what I wore to dinner with my Uni girlfriends on Friday night. The 70's look is really big in stores at the moment and this gilet is one of many I have seen around.  I really like the way the fastening gives some emphasis at the waist but allows the gilet to open out at the top and bottom, creating an hourglass shape. I think simple, long lines like this are very flattering on a straight figure and I have tried to keep the look as cohesive as possible by wearing a long, sheer tunic underneath.

The advantage of a piece that goes over the top of other clothes is that it skims the body and gives just a hint of shape rather than clinging. It also dresses up more casual clothes: I am wearing shorts under the sheer tunic, which is not something I would not usually choose when going to a nice restaurant. I think this gilet is going to be my go-to piece for smart casual occasions over summer.

Have any of the 70's looks caught your eye recently?

Happy Birthday Helen by Things of Stone and Wood
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7 comments:

  1. VCAYC24 October 2015 at 05:54

    Happy birthday Sharon! Glad to see you back and well and joyously celebrating a birthday:) I graduated from high school in the 70's and for me it was all about flannel shirts, corderoys and mimi skirts..Not a look to return to in my 50's. But I I love this look on you. Now that i have lost the weight gained during chemo and am slowly getting back in shape, I am also playing with this hourglass illusion..mostly withbelts or buttoning a sweater in the middle. I find that it gives enough shape and a little bit of volumn on top for me to feel comfortable.

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    1. Sharon25 October 2015 at 00:37

      Thank you so much Vickie! Glad to hear that you are feeling more like yourself and you are finding fun things to wear :) I was a child in the 70's and remember my mum dressing me in a trousers suit, but I definitely also remember the corduroy!

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  2. Deborah25 October 2015 at 01:45

    I am so sorry I missed your birthday! Happy belated birthday to you xxx Fabulous outfit. The shape is sharp but still feminine.

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    1. Sharon29 October 2015 at 03:51

      Thank you for the birthday wishes. I am besotted by this gilet. I keep looking for excuses to wear it! I think Melbourne Cup day will be my next chance.

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  3. Unknown29 October 2015 at 16:33

    Haha how good was this song?! I think it was their only hit but I loved it. I LOVE this outfit on you. You look FIERCE! x

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    1. Sharon30 October 2015 at 01:07

      xx to you. Hope things are going well in your world and the girls are being kind to you. :)

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  4. Unknown30 October 2015 at 03:52

    Nothing to complain about :) taking mum and dad to see Cats on Sunday. They're still talking about the show you took them to so I'm totally going to outdo you :p

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