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Competition Time, An Update On My Wallis Styling Session & WIWT

So just over a couple of weeks ago I was all in a dilemma about what I was going to wear (see here) for a very exciting day with Wallis as I'd been invited to style & model some of their latest collection.

Well today I can share with you the some of the pictures that were taken on the day & the three outfits  I styled together with an amazing competition....more details of which I'll share in a minute!

Each outfit I absolutely love & would quite happily wear on a daily basis, so without further ado here's what I pulled together starting with this gorgeous black cross over jumpsuit.

Having found my strapless jumpsuit so useful for summer holidays I simply couldn't resist trying this jumpsuit on.  It's the perfect piece for dressing up or down not to mention taking on your hols.  

For the photoshoot I've teamed it with a statement pair of red wedges, which are also available in black (see here).  Simple, classic & stylish but equally the jumpsuit is perfect for dressing down for the daytime too - team with a simple pair of flat sandals (such as these), a denim jacket (such as this one) & a statement shopper (see here) & you'd be good to go.  It's also fantastic for customising with different accessories to create a multitude of looks such as teaming with a wide statement belt (I love the look of this one) or a statement necklace or two.


Wallis Black Wrap Tapered Jumpsuit Wallis Red Suede Platform Wedge Shoe My Midlife Fashion


Red Suede Platform Wedge Shoe Currently £64.60


For my next outfit I simply had to try on this stunning shift dress.  I'd clocked the navy version (see here) at their press day & loved it at first sight - a great dress for simply throwing on & looking amazing & they've just brought out the same dress in yellow too (see here).  In the photos I teamed the dress with some flat tan sandals but equally a tan pair of wedges would also be perfect or maybe even these clog buckle heels, which would also be stunning teamed with flares.  


My Midlife Fashion Wallis Khaki Woven Tunic Dress




Now we all know I have a 'thing' for the odd blazer or two, so for my final outfit I just had to try their lovely bracelet length sleeve jacket.  I'm wearing the ivory version, but it's also available in navy, black & stone (see here).   If you love jackets but always feel like they're a little too stiff to wear for an occasion other than work then you should definitely try one of these blazers as the fabric is lovely & giving - think a mix between a formal blazer & smart cardigan.  They're great for dressing up (as shown below) as well as dressing down - boyfriend jeans & a pair of trainers would equally be fab teamed with this kind of jacket.

As you can see below I've teamed the blazer with a simple cami & a pair of luxury smart jogger style trousers together with their fabulous strappy heels, which I again fell in love with at their press day (also available in grey here).  


Wallis Fashion My Midlife Fashion Ivory Bracelet Sleeve Ponte Jacket Black Camisole Khaki Pinstitch Skinny Trousers Black Leather Peptone Sandals




I had an amazing time during the photoshoot - I mean seriously who wouldn't love playing dress up & styling such lovely pieces & the team were amazing.  Plus just in case you're tempted Wallis currently have 24% off everything for today only - happy days, click here to get shopping!!

And of course here's my outfit for today - not quite the same quality in photos I'm afraid but I'm going to try & stop doing the mirror selfies time permitting even if it means planning my wardrobe a week in advance & getting hubby or son to take the pictures of a weekend as I'm generally still in my running gear when they leave the house of a morning!


My Midlife Fashion, Boho Top, Skinny Jeans, Stella and Dot, Zara, Mango


Top - Zara
Necklaces - Stella & Dot
Jeans - Zara
Boots - Mango


Boho & Distressed Denim, Shop My Style, Zara, Boden, Accessorize, Boho


Top - Zara £29.99
Necklace - Accessorize £17


Now as I mentioned at the beginning of the post I've also got a fantastic competition for you.  

Regular followers will know that I've recently launched a styling business where I'm offering various personal services including helping those who've lost their fashion mojo & want to break out of a style rut, need help & ideas for breathing new life into an existing wardrobe, have a special occasion coming up or need advice on how to work a capsule wardrobe/travel light on holiday.  With all these services either being available face to face (I'm happy to travel to you) or via e-styling & done through Skype/email etc.

Another service I'm also really excited about launching is something I'm calling the 'Changing Room Buddy'.  How many of us have ever been stood in a changing room deliberating over whether what we're trying on does us any favours & would love a second opinion, or love it but are at a loss to know how to style it & what to wear with it?  Let alone not sure what we're wearing on a daily basis or for a night out works & would love to ask a friend for advice before stepping out the door?!  Well for a small monthly subscription unlimited photos can be sent direct to me for friendly, honest & constructive advice - email me here for further details.




Right so back to the competition - in celebration of the launch of my styling services I've teamed up with Wallis to offer one lucky follower half a day's personal styling (with me) together with a £100 Wallis gift voucher!  

The competition rules are simple - all you have to do is follow both myself & Wallis on Twitter (click here & here) & re-tweet one of the competition tweets.  The competition is now live from this morning & will finish at midnight on the 7th of April with the winner chosen at random.  You just need to be available for a shopping spree in London - so get tweeting & lots of luck :-)

Have a great day & don't forget you have to be in it to win it - I can't wait to meet the winner & spend a few hours shopping & styling together!

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35 comments

  1. Love all the looks especially the blazer and khaki joggers but the link seems to show different trousers? I am not a user of twitter but really want to win your competition so I have tried my best to follow and retweet!! Just hope that I have done it correctly!! Bit of a technophobe I'm afraid!

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    1. Hi Alex, I can't find the exact trousers but have updated the links to include a pair of joggers very similar.
      As for entering the competition it's really simple to set up a Twitter account, then just click on the two links in my post to take you to both my & Wallis' profiles & click the 'follow' button on each. Then all you need to do is find my tweet about the competition & retweet it by pressing the 'retweet' button which is two arrows that form a square shape. Hope this makes sense & good luck!
      Jane xx

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    2. Thanks Jane I have followed all that so fingers crossed! My name is Nicola but I use my son, Alex's gmail account as i don't have my own. That's another thing I will try and fathom out this half term! Thanks also for the updated link, love them!

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    3. They look gorgeous don't they Nicola & yes I think I've just found you on Twitter & you've retweeted correctly so now in the draw! :-)
      Jane xx

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    4. Fab! Fingers crossed. By the way, my Zara Blazer arrived today and it's gorgeous, thanks for the inspiration. Nicola. X

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    5. Yay I'm so pleased you like it Nicola :-) Enjoy wearing it.
      Jane xx

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  2. Oh the photos are fabulous honey, I love the blazer, khaki trousers and those shoes!!! Which are seriously gorgeous. Great idea Jane, changing room buddy .... Good luck with all you new Ventures. I need to revisit Wallis, it is a store that has left my radar in recent years. X

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    1. Aww thanks Annmarie, fingers crossed & yes you should definitely take a peek at what Wallis have to offer. I mean seriously how stunning are those shoes?!!!
      Jane xx

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  3. Seems like you had a great time, and you look fabulous in the photos! I like the items you chose to wear, too, and khaki has been one of my favorite colors for years :) I think Wallis has some really nice things, but living in Norway I need to stay below £30 or I'll have to pay a rather steep customs duty.

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    1. Thanks Karianne I had a fantastic time with Wallis & khaki is really huge at the moment so you are going to be spoilt for choice. What a shame you get hit with the customs duty.....perhaps lots of little orders are the way forward ;-)
      Jane xx

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  4. You look amazing in your photo shoot Jane and love every item you picked and the way you have styled them! How lucky will this competition winner be to get to choose from all these Wallis goodies! The changing room buddy is a genius idea Jane! Wishing you every success in your new styling venture! xx

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    1. Aww thanks my lovely - fingers crossed I can get get my styling business off the ground & I'm delighted with the feedback I'm getting with the 'Changing Room Buddy' idea :-)
      I'm really looking forward to meeting whoever wins the competition & having a few hours of fun - shopping & chatting....I can't wait!!
      Jane xx

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  5. Hi have just discovered you blog and I love it. Would appreciate some feedback on one I have just started.
    www.pinkmum@blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Hi Tracy, lovely to hear you're enjoying my blog :-)
      I've just had a peek at your blog & it looks great & hope you're enjoying blogging as much as I am - it's hard work but lots of fun too :-)
      Jane xx

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  6. You look absolutely stunning Jane, especially in the jumpsuit, I love it! Xx

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    1. Aww thanks Sarah, that jumpsuit is stunning isn't?! I just love the neckline.
      Jane xx

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  7. Jane, the pics from the shoot are just fabulous & you look stunning! I especially love the jumpsuit...gorgeous! I really hope that your new venture takes off & I wish you all the luck in the world. Love the 'Changing room buddy'idea...brilliant! xx

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    1. Aww thanks Sian, still can't believe I've actually done it!! The jumpsuit is lovely isn't it & extremely comfy to wear too.
      Thank you for all the good wishes Sian - just keeping everything crossed now!!
      Jane xx

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  8. How exciting, Jane! I've retweeted :-) love your outfits for the photo shoot. I particularly live the jumpsuit and the blazer outfit. Very you! Fabulous shoes too. Lynne xx

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    1. Ooh lots of luck Lynne & yes those shoes are stunners aren't they?!
      Jane xx

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  9. You look amazing in that jumpsuit Jane but look 3 is my favourite! The sandals are lush! The photos are so gorgeous! I've just entered! Keeping everything crossed! x

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    1. Thanks Andrea, it's hard to pick a favourite outfit as they're all gorgeous aren't they & those shoes are stunning.
      Fingers crossed with the competition!
      Jane xx

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  10. That jumpsuit is stunning, particularly teamed with the red shoes. All of a sudden I feel the need for a black jumpsuit in my life.

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    1. Aww thanks Sam - red & black a classic combo :-)
      Jane xx

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  11. Love all your looks jane, the jumpsuit looks fabulous. What a great time your having. Good luck with your styling you'll be fabulous x

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    1. Aww thanks Jo, I'm still pinching myself to check I'm not dreaming!!!
      Jane xx

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  12. You look stunning in all the photos Jane....love the white blazer with the khaki! Wishing you all the best for your new styling business:)
    ~Anne xx

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    1. Aww thanks Anne - I've got all my fingers & toes crossed!
      Jane xx

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  13. You look stunning in all the photos Jane....love the white blazer with the khaki! Wishing you all the best for your new styling business:)
    ~Anne xx

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  14. You look amazing! good luck with the styling business I'm sure it will be a huge success. x

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    1. Aww thanks Lotty, I think a lot of that has to do with the amazing photographer!
      Jane xx

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  15. I've just bought some khaki pants and was wondering how to style them. It's one thing to team them with a vest on hols, but quite another to know how to wear them at home.

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    1. Hi Christine as well as styling them with a blazer you could also dress them down with a denim jacket or keep it simple with a deep 'V' neck jumper & layer with some delicate gold chain necklaces.
      Hope this helps.
      Jane xx

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  16. Oh my gosh, I need this so much! You look fabulous x

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  17. Hi Steph thanks for stopping by & fingers crossed with the competition :-)
    Jane xx

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