Bring Me Sunshine – April’s Style Not Age

It was my turn to set the theme for April’s Style Not Age post, which was prompted by a couple of factors. I was sitting on a bench in the gardens of the Museu Quinta das Cruzes when an email came through reminding me it was my turn to choose. It was a lovely sunny day and “Bring me Sunshine” just popped into my head. The other reason was that in the run up to going away I’d been feeling quite low, and at this point in the holiday I was starting to feel the gloom lift. It felt like the clouds clearing and the sun coming out in my head. If you know, you know.

The sunny yellow shade is an instant mood booster…

I’m never without an array of bright and colourful outfits in my suitcase when I go away, but I was glad I’d packed this yellow dress. It’s quite old now (six years according to this post when I wore it in France) but it’s always a good one to throw in the case. The sunny yellow shade is an instant mood booster, especially combined with the rainbow headband and earrings.

I could have opted for my gold crossbody bag (and in hindsight it might have looked better). But instead I went with the orange for a double hit of citrus shades. The rainbow beaded headband added more colour (and disguised the fact that I’d run out of hairspray!). That steered me towards the rainbow drop earrings that I bought from TK Maxx a few months ago. I always take far too many pairs of earrings on holiday!

 

SHOP THE LOOK

Marks & Spencer dress (old, similar) | Coast sandals (similar) | Pia headband | SkinnyDip London sunglasses (similar) | bag bought in Madeira | Monica Vinader rings – PR products | earrings from TK Maxx

Now let’s see how my blogger friends tackled the theme of “Bring Me Sunshine”…

Hilda is sporting this fabulous co-ord from Never Fully Dressed. This is right up my street! Find out all the details at Over the Hilda.

Anna has chosen a stunning pink trouser suit which she bought at Primark last summer…this is the first time she’s worn it! The blouse is from Zara, Elvis style belt from Amazon and the boots are from Deichman. You can read more at Anna’s Island Style.

Jacqui has borrowed this beautiful dress from her daughter, teamed with nude shoes from Hotter, a glass necklace from a trip to Venice, and an orange Steve Madden bag. Visit Mummabstylish to catch up with Jacqui.

Gail has combined citrus hues with shades of blue. The neon orange belt from Kettlewell and yellow socks from Sockshop are both recent purchases while the rest is old. Head to Is This Mutton? to find out more.

That’s all for April, we’ll be back with another theme on the last Monday in May. Did we bring you sunshine with our bright and colourful outfits?

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