Ladybugs, thank you for stopping in for the Ageless Style Link Up, 02.2021. My friend Carrie from A Stylish Fit has invited 7 of her blogging buddies to join her in the revival of this popular series. As more of an after-retirement lifestyle blogger, I am honored to be a member of this lovely group of fashionistas.
Ageless Style Link Up 02.2021
The Ageless Style Link Up will be a monthly series. Each month one of the gals will select a theme and all of us will put together a look or looks to reflect that theme. Carrie is kicking things off this month and she selected ‘sparkle and shine’ for our first theme.
I knew immediately what I wanted to wear…but I was scared to death to try the outfit on after gaining weight during this danged pandemic. The pieces have been hanging in my closet going unworn since I purchased them over a year ago. In fact, when I pulled them off the hangers today to try them on, they still had the tags!! Haven’t had a reason to wear much sparkle and shine in the last year.
My faux leather skirts from H&M. One mini, one maxi. When I tried them on waaaaaaay back in 11.2019 – yes, it has been that long – I couldn’t decide which I liked best. So I had no other choice than to buy them both.
I had planned to wear the skirts over the holidays with a sparkly top I purchased at H&M at the same time. Then life stepped in. And Covid reared its ugly head. For the year to follow, there was very little opportunity to wear sparkle and shine. So these pieces hung in my closet almost forgotten. Until today…
Sparkle and Shine
I was so excited to have a reason to dress up in this look. But waited until the last minute to try on the skirts, which were both a little snug when I purchased them. Practically fainted when they fit. And even fit a little better than they did when I bought them!! Merry Christmas to me.
For today’s post I styled both the mini skirt and the maxi skirt with the H&M sequin turtleneck. Have a look.
Maxi Sparkle and Shine
The blouse has a very loose fit. I tried it untucked first.
A little too blousy, I think. Scandalously, I wore a black bra – who am I? – under this semi-sheet top. But I like it!! Me, the retired elementary school librarian.
Even broke out the good camera for this post. And took my fashion haus outside into the first sunshine we’ve had in days. Decided I liked the top tucked into the skirt much better.
Added pearl and rhinestone earrings and my black patent pumps but felt like no other accessories were needed.
It felt so good to be dressed up again. It’s been a long time!!
Even if it was freezing outside.
Have a feeling this Ageless Style Link Up is going to be a lot of fun. And a good excuse to put on lipstick. Maybe even brush my hair.
Mini Sparkle and Shine
I was about frozen when I came back inside to try on the sequined top with my faux leather mini skirt. So I just snapped a couple of photos from the warmth of the guest bedroom that is my fashion haus.
Looking at this skirt now, I realize how mini it is. Might be time to pass this one along to my daughters or my 10 year-old granddaughter. Ha!!
See that cutie photobomber behind me? That’s Miss Purrsimmony. PC calls her Princess Pantaloons. One last close up and we will call this a post.
Your Turn
Hope you will run by to check out all the sparkle and shine my co-hosts are sharing.
Amy ~ Amy’s Creative Pursuits
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Cammi ~ My Happy Place
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Carrie ~ A Stylish Fit
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Daenel ~ Living Outside the Stacks
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Jamie ~ No Delusions of Grandeur
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Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style
Leslie ~ Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After
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Mireille ~ Chez Mireille Fashion Travel Mom
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And then maybe share a sparkle and shine look of your own.
Thank you again for cheering me on for this first Ageless Style Link Up 02.2021. As you know, I am not the most comfortable in front of the camera. Or in false eyelashes. So this post was a big stretch for me on many counts.
P.S.
My daughter Brennyn even got in on the action today. She sent me this filtered version of one of the photos above. Can’t lie…I love that it smoothed my smile lines and softened everything in the best way. Now if I could apply that filter to my hips!!
Thank you for coming by friends.
Hugs and kisses,
Kellyann Rohr
That sparkly blouse is so pretty on you and I love the idea of pairing it with a faux leather skirt. The mini one is pretty mini, but look at those legs!!!! And wow, a black bra – you, vixen, you! I bet faux leather leggings would work but the longer skirt does too.
It is nice to get dressed up for sure!
xo,
Kellyann
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Ha, Kellyann, I don’t think I have ever been called a vixen. I LOVE IT!!
em
Oh, wow! Look at you! Sparkly AND sassy… way to go.
You look amazing, even before the filter (and can I have one of those for real life?). I would absolutely wear that top for a special occasion, although I’m more of a tailored pants kind of girl (I rarely have luck with skirts).
Every pic I see of your hair tempts me more than the last. You look wonderful Leslie! Yay you!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Come on, girl, join me with this natural hair color. It has been so freeing and money saving. My hair is healthier and I just feel more like me!! You will be beautiful with your natural color. Just as you are beautiful now.
Thank you for the kind words. It was so nice to feel fancy for a day.
Danielle
I love the looks so much!!! Sparkles are always fun! 🙂
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, I love sparkles!! Always loved using glitter in the library.
Bri
This outfit looks so pretty on you, Leslie! Love the sparkles in the top and the length of the skirt. I bet it felt so good to get all dressed up like that.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Felt so good to take time on my makeup, to brush my hair, put on lipstick!! And leave the mask OFF!!
Juhli
You look very glam in the midi skiry outfit! Just add black leggings with some sparkle to the mini and you will be very glam there too. How fun.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Juhli. It felt so good just to take some time getting dressed and feeling girly again.
Amy Johnson
What a beautiful top! It looks gorgeous with your hair!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
What a sweet compliment. Thank you, sugar plum. I am still getting used to the gray hair. I look in the mirror sometimes and wonder who is that (old) woman?
Natasha
I really like the looks and you’re right — the blouse looks much better tucked in.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you. Not sure why I didn’t tuck it in from the start!! Duh!!
jodie filogomo
Seriously what great taste you have Leslie. And that mini only looks short because of your long legs. If you wear it with OTK boots, it would be fine (do you have OTK boots?? If not you can borrow a pair of mine).
Don’t give it away just yet!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Ha!! Jodie! I hadn’t thought of OTK boots but I do have some…and Laura suggested black tights with the mini. Either of those ideas are great options. Not going to toss the skirt yet. Thank you, doll.
Lauren Buendia
You look so beautiful!! Hope I look like this when I’m in my sixties. Love your hair!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
OH MY GOSH!! What a sweet thing to say, my sweet, sweet baby. You are going to be gorgeous in your 60s. And you are gorgeous NOW!!
Donna Connolly
Beautiful clothes, especially the sparkly top — love it!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you!! It felt so good to sparkle for a day.
Joanne
The blouse definitely looks better tucked in but you do have the legs to pull of that mini if you are confident enough to wear it!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you!! Not sure I can wear the mini out but Laura suggested pairing it with tights to feel a little more covered. Going to try it!
Mireille
Tucked in for sure unless maybe you paired it with leggings! That us a gorgeous top and perfect with the skirt. Love that you took some pics outdoors. We’ve been lucky to be able to take blog pics outside on sunny semi warm days!
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Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you!! Didn’t think about trying this sparkly top with LEGGINGS!! Going to give that a go.
Ella Williams
How cute!! I love the sparkles!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you so mucho!!
Daenel
Ummmm, ma’am, I love the picture of you with your leg kicked up. Va-vroom. The mini is cute. You have the legs for it. The sparkly top is a stunner. You can totally wear it with jeans too. So versatile.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Yes!! I want to wear my sparkles with jeans. Thank you!!
Deb
Very glamorous! How lovely to have an excuse to put some lipstick on and get dressed up. You look great!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Deb. It was fun to play dress up and take my time with make up and hair.
Mica
I love that sparkly top on you! it’s wonderful you got to give this outfit a wear even if it was just for photos! I really like it on you and you can definitely pull off the mini skirt too! 🙂
I still have a blazer I haven’t worn yet, I won the ebay auction just before lockdown was announced and it arrived during lockdown, haven’t been in the office since to wear it!
Hope that you are having a good weekend!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, love!! Hope you get to wear your blazer soon. I ordered another sparkly top and hope to pair it with jeans so I can wear it soon.
Joanne Tracey
You *are* ageless style. I’m always inspired by your style posts to do more than just throw on an old beach dress. These looks are very glam mam.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Oh, my, what a beautiful comment. Thank you so very much.
Jennifer Smith
Love your top! What a shame that you have not had an occasion to wear it….or to get dressed up:( Surely, 2021 will be the year!! And kudos for a perfect fit!! You look terrific!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for the kind words, Jennifer. I was so excited to be able to get into the skirt. Now to make sure I can continue to do so!
Jill
I think any day is a good day to wear sparkles and you should wear that pretty top more often! Love both of your skirts and yay for them fitting perfectly! You look gorgeous!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you so much!! Ordered another sparkly top after getting such sweet reviews on this one.
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
You look fabulous!! I feel like I have lived in comfy clothes for a year – I am looking forward to feeling like I need to get dressed again. LOL. It is a goal of mine to revamp my wardrobe which is sadly lacking after five years, but the pandemic sort of slowed me down. I love all your sparkle and shine, and the sun even shone for you too!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Erin. Come do a style challenge with Alison Lumbatis. The spring challenge will begin in just a few weeks. That is such a fun, easy way to update your wardrobe and get back to getting dressed again.
Carrie
That sparkly top is a hit! I love it tucked and I think you are rocking the mini!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you!! Not sure the world is ready for me in that mini!!
Laura Bambrick
I love the sequin and leather pairing! I think think that skirt is too short on you! Maybe try it with black tights or boots if you think so. That always makes me ‘feel’ more covered even though I really am not! Haha!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Oooo, black tights with the mini skirt!! Great tip. Thank you!!
Lysha
Beautiful shots of you! I love your style.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you so much!!