Winser London is a quality British brand for women who want great clothing that works for more than just one season. That philosophy is something I believe in wholeheartedly. I like versatile pieces that are suitable for a variety of occasions and that transcend the seasons. I want my clothing to multi-task and to work hard just like I and millions of other women do.
Coco Chanel told us that fashion fades and only style remains the same and this tweed knitted jacket is testament to that. Kim Winser has taken the classic round neck “Chanel-style” jacket and interpreted the design for today’s woman, modernising it with a cotton stretch fabric and a grosgrain placket. The colour is divine and the neat silhouette with popper fastening makes it look chic and streamlined.
I wore it when my daughter and I were invited for afternoon tea. The tea-shop is very close to the canal basin in the centre of Skipton so we made the most of the early evening sunshine to take these photographs.
Broderie anglaise is a fabric I love and is something else that endures season after season, decade after decade. In fact, it was so-named by the French, (English embroidery), because of its popularity here in the 19th century. This elegant sleeveless top has a jersey back, tiny mother of pearl buttons and diamond eyelet embroidery.
And my homage to Coco continues with chunky freshwater pearl jewellery.
A touch of Chanel by the canal you might say.
It is testament to a brand when it appeals universally to women. Below are my six closest blogging friends each wearing a Winser outfit. Each has a very different sense of style and personality and yet every one of us was spoiled for choice when it came to selecting something.
We met at the Blognix Retreat in February of this year, (with the exception of Catherine, whom I met when we worked together on a modelling campaign two years ago). We bonded immediately and now not a day goes by when we aren’t in touch. In equal measures, we discuss things related to blogging and things as unrelated to blogging as you can possibly imagine. We’re an international group of seven older bloggers, each with her unique style, her own story and her own strengths. Together, we form The Over 40 Collective, O40Co. Our aim is to work with brands that target our demographic and to open communication between those brands and consumers so that we can raise the profile of stylish, affordable fashion targeting our age-group.
Here is The Over 40 Collective, my best blogging friends, in their Winser outfits.
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| Lisa, The Sequinist. Instagram: @thesequinist |
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| Nikki: Midlife Chic. Instagram: @midlifechic |
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| Michelle, The Barefaced Chic. Instagram: @barefaced_chic |
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| Annette, Lady of Style. Instagram:@theladyofstyle |
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| Michelle, RetroChicMama. Instagram: @retrochicmamablog |
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| Catherine, Not Dressed as Lamb. Instagram: @notlamb |
Do visit their blogs and see for yourselves more fabulous photographs of amazing women in beautiful clothing.
Have a lovely day and to those in the UK, enjoy the Bank Holiday,
Love Liz x
Outfit details:
*Cotton tweed knitted jacket in vintage rose/ivory, £99 Winser London
*Sleeveless Broderie Anglaise top, £89, Winser London
Skinny jeans, Next
T-bar heart and freshwater pearl necklace, £79 Danon at Lizzy O
T-bar heart and freshwater pearl bracelet, £49, Danon at Lizzy O
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Hamble Oak brogues in peach combi, £60 Clarks
*Alexa handbag in clay, Ilex London
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Disclosure: My jacket and my broderie top were a gift from Winser London. All opinions are 100% honest and all content is my own. I was not obliged to blog about these items nor did I receive any payment for writing this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that support What Lizzy Loves.
You look so beautiful, Liz. This pink and white jacket suits you so well, and I especially love it with your matching brogues. GORGEOUS! xx
Thank you so much Lisa. I'm delighted with the jacket and know I'll wear it over and over. It is such a pretty colour yes and I;m delighted it works with my brogues too! xxx
Er hello hotties!!!! You gorgeous lot are rocking the 40+ genre with these looks! And you are all just as fabulous 'off the blog'! I love your homage to Chanel, my fave brand ever! From one 40+ to another, beautifully done! ❤️
Well hello yourself, hotty!!! Thank you so much Amanda. I;m so glad you like my homage to Chanel. I too have always loved her style but also the current Chanel label. This is a nice way of incorporating a touch of her style into my wardrobe! Have a lovely day xxxx
Liz you look absolutely gorgeous in your homage. Chanel by the canal – brilliantly put! Thank you for showcasing O40co in such a fabulous way and thank you for your friendship – I treasure it every day.
Michelle xxx
http://www.thebarefacedchic.co.uk
Aw, thank you so much Michelle. Thank you for your friendship too. It's invaluable and something that I'll never take for granted. Have a lovely day lovely lady xxxxx
Already admired your necklace on Instagram and Liz that is a stylish yet cool style mix love the jacket with jeans. xo Sabina
Thank you so much Sabina. I'm so pleased with the jacket and think it will prove to be very versatile. Thank you for admiring my necklace too. I love pearls of any description and think they work with any number of outfits. Thank you so much for visiting! xxx
I think you all look positively radiant in your gorgeous outfits! Love that you've worn your fab Clarks brogues… they're my favourite flat shoes this year!
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
Thank you so much Suzy. Yes, it's great that one brand caters for all of our individual styles and personalities. I feel the same about the pink Clarks brogues too. My favourite flats of the year! xxx
Such a great choice Liz, I can imagine you wearing that jacket regularly, it's so very you – you look lovely, as always. xxx
Liz how utterly chic and elegant do you look… That jacket – in that colour and fabric with the beautiful broiderie anglaise underneath – was MADE for you!! Coco would have been proud, hehe 🙂
Talking of proud – the O40Co is the best thing that's happened to me in the whole time I've been blogging… I'm so glad we kept in touch since meeting two years ago for me to have then told you about Blognix, and the rest is history as they say! The six of you make me laugh every day and your love and friendship means everything. Our strong bond is what's going to make our partnership as a group work – the Magnificent Seven!!!! Yay to us and our future!!
So much love to you, you gorgeous Amazonian woman, you 😉
Catherine x
http://notdressedaslamb.com