ETHNIC PLUS GOLD

After my return from Portugal (here, here and here) I still have a couple of days left before I will return to work. That means I am still on vacation - even it's home and in my own garden!

Besides wonderful tours and sightseeing in Portugal I couldn't resist some great shopping opportunities and discovered this ethnic inspired dress at Sfera, a Spanish brand. Unfortunately they don't have an online shop yet but they are expanding.
The relatively short length is a bit out of my normal comfort zone but on a nice day and maybe with a bit more suntanned legs...? What do you think?
And even braver - I paired the dress with my highest platform sandals which are surprisingly comfortable!

Nach meiner Rückkehr aus Portugal (hier, hier und hier) habe ich noch ein paar Tage Resturlaub zuhause, bevor ich am Montag wieder ins Büro muss.

Neben vielen traumhaft schönen Ausflügen und Besichtigungen kam natürlich auch shoppen nicht zu kurz. Bei Sfera, einer Spanischen Marke, die leider noch keinen online-shop anbietet (lt. website expandieren sie in andere Länder) habe ich dieses luftige Kleid mit einem Touch Ethno gefunden. Es ist etwas kürzer als meine gewohnte Länge, aber ich dachte, wenn meine Beine noch etwas mehr Farbe bekommen, könnte ich es mal versuchen... was meint Ihr?
Ich trage dazu sogar meine höchsten Sandalen ;-)

 

dress sfera | option here | option here
sandals Tamaris | option here
clutch The Body Shop | option here | option here
bracelet H+M | option here | option here
ring Mango | option here | option here
earrings Bijou Brigitte | option here | option here

Photos taken by my gorgeous daughter Alena who is currently in the middle of her final exams (Abitur) and took a short break for our photoshoot.

See her new post "Fashionably Late" on FashionFlirt

Linking up with Bonnie of Delusions of Grandeur
for her "Favorite Fashion Friday"
Please check her fabulous blog!

NOT LIKE A TOURIST - RED AND BLACK

ÓBIDOS

Another unique location I have visited during my stay in Portugal:
The preserved medieval village of Óbidos, 80 km north of Lisbon is one of Portugal's most interesting and picturesque walled towns with narrow lanes, museums, lovely restaurants and arts & craft shops. Don't miss the local Ginja de Óbidos, a very tasty cherry liqueur served in tiny chocolate cups!
I strongly recommend staying at the gorgeous Pousada Castelo de Óbidos - the historical castle transformed into a hotel.

It is not a cliché but the truth: Why do tourists dress in their typical look which almost screams out "Look at me - I am a tourist"?
Women with spaghetti tops and shorts no matter what age and size? Just because you are on holidays?
I am not talking about a day at the beach but for a visit to a cultural site, a cathedral or a city I prefer a light dress and have a cardigan or a big scarf handy to cover up if necessary.
Ok, I admit I didn't climb the paths in these sandals but I was wearing nude ballerinas;-)

Das letzte Photoshooting in Portugal haben wir wärend unseres Besuchs in Óbidos, einem malerischen, kleinen mittelalterlichen Dorf mit riesiger Stadtmauer und Burg etwa 80km nördlich von Lissabon gemacht. Wer Zeit hat, sollte unbedingt in der zum Hotel umgebauten Pousada Castelo de Óbidos übernachten!
Das typische Kopfsteinpflaster führt zur Burg hinauf durch schmale Gassen mit unzähligen kleinen Lädchen, die Keramik verkaufen und den superleckeren Ginja de Óbidos ausschenken, ein Sauerkirschlikör, der in kleinen Schokoladencups gereicht wird.

Ich bekomme jedesmal die Krise, wenn ich Touristen in ihrem typischen Look sehe...
Warum muss man im Urlaub jeglichen Geschmack außer Acht lassen und in Shorts und Spaghettitops rumlaufen, egal welchen Alters und Figur? Ich spreche nicht vom Strand, sondern einer Stadtbesichtigung oder dem Besuch einer Sehenswürdigkeit.
Es gibt herrlich bequeme, leichte Kleider - ich bin nun mal ein Kleiderfan - und ich habe ein kleines Jäckchen oder Tuch dabei, falls es z.B. für eine Kirche angemessen ist.
Die Sandalen hatte ich natürlich nur für die Fotos an - für das Kopfsteinpflaster und die Wege wären sie wirklich nicht geeignet gewesen!

Dress Orsay | similar

Sandals old | similar | similar

Belt H+M | similar

Ring Mango | similar

Bracelet H+M | option

Necklace Parfois

All photos taken by Mr C

Thank you xx


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BLACK IS BACK AGAIN

BLACK IS BACK AGAIN

Ready for going out to a wine tasting event on the countryside of Portugal where we spent a fabulous time at Quinta da Santa Cruz, a lovely family owned rural retreat with a fantastic view over the Rio Douro.

We started with half dry white Porto as an aperitif, followed by two white and two red Douro wines and finished with an old vintage Porto which is the highest quality level. Interesting to know that all of them have been made and blended of unique Portuguese grapes.

I am wearing a black stretch wrap dress from Wallis which is perfect for an evening out while travelling! Easy match with black sandals and a clutch.

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Bereit für eine Weinprobe im Landesinneren Portugals!
Wir haben ein paar wunderschöne Tage auf dem Landsitz Quinta da Santa Cruz in der Nähe Portos verbracht. Traumhafter Blick auf den Rio Douro, antike Zimmer mit Steinmauern und unheimlich netter und persönlicher Service.

Als Aperitif gab es weißen halbtrockenen Portwein, danach 2 verschiedene Weiß- und Rotweine und als Abschluss einen ausgezeichneten alten Vintage Portwein (die höchte Qualitätsstufe). Alle Weine wurden aus traditionellen Portugiesischen Rebsorten hergestellt.

Dieses schwarze Wickelkleid von Wallis ist so praktisch für die Reise, da es nicht knittert. Schwarze hohe Sandalen und eine Clutch dazu - so kann man auch auf Reisen ganz einfach und trotzdem passend für einen Abend gekleidet sein, was meint Ihr?

 

Wrapdress with brooch Wallis (sold out) | perfect alternative | similar | similar |

Sandals Promod | similar | similar | similar | similar

Clutch The Body Shop (no longer available) | similar | similar | similar

Bracelet and earrings old

Today I would like to include a special Thank you to Josep-Maria of Sense Corbata.
Josep-Maria has a passion for fashion and style and presents fashion bloggers over 40 on his blog and on Pinterest here and here.
My thanks go to him not only because he was kind enough to include me in his recent post and on Pinterest but also because he brings our age group together and I found great blogs through his work.

I am linking up with Patti over at Not Dead Yet Style for her Visible Monday series.

Please pay her blog on how to look authentic and beautiful in our middle years a visit.

BOM DIA DE PORTUGAL - BLUE PAISLEY

 

Bom dia de Portugal!

What comes to your mind when you think of this beautiful country?
I am exploring Portugal. Mr C showed me his Lisbon, we have been to Cascais, Estoril and Sintra; currently we are spending a couple of days in Porto and the rural countryside where these photos have been taken.

I am pairing my Old Navy paisley dress with a white MANGO blazer and new sandals from a Portuguese brand which I bought in Lisbon. They are really comfortable as you cannot wear high heels on the traditional beautiful cobblestone pavements here! Needless to say I could have shopped their entire collection...

On a different note:
I have been very touched by all your amazing comments here on my blog as well as on Wardrobe Oxygen regarding my interview last week.
When I started Lady of Style in January I really wasn't sure about blogging at my age but with all your support I know I am going into the right direction and there is definitely space and demand for us 40, 50 or above bloggers!
Thank you so much.

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Viele Grüße aus Portugal!

Außer Cristiano Ronaldo, langen Sandstränden an der Algarve und Portwein (alle drei liebe ich!) bietet Portugal noch viel mehr. Mr C zeigte mir sein Lissabon, wir waren in Cascais, Estoril und Sintra und nun verbringen wir ein paar Tage in Porto und im nördlichen Landesinneren.

Heute trage ich mein Paisley Kleid von Old Navy und dazu einen weißen Blazer von MANGO (daran kommt man diese Saison nicht vorbei). In Lissabon habe ich ein Schuhgeschäft entdeckt, in das ich nächste Woche unbedingt nochmal möchte. Dort habe ich diese bequemen blauen Wildledersandalen gefunden, denn mit hohen Absätzen hat man auf dem traditionellen Kopfsteinpflaster echt keine Chance!

Zu meinem Style Interview auf Wardrobe Oxygen:
Ich möchte mich für all Eure wunderbaren Kommentare bedanken, die Ihr entweder hier oder auf Wardrobe Oxygen zu meinem letzten Interview geschrieben habt.
Als ich Lady of Style im Januar gestartet habe, war ich wirklich unsicher, ob ich das in meinem Alter tun soll - ich kannte nur Blogs von jungen Frauen! Aber mittlerweile habe ich einen derart tollen Zuspruch von Euch erfahren und so viele neue blogs von Frauen über 40 gefunden, dass feststeht: An uns kommt niemand vorbei :-)
Danke Euch allen!

Lisbon
Eléctrico no. 28, Café Brasileira at Chiado, Hotel Internacional, Elevador de Santa Justa, Torre de Belém

Porto

Rio Douro, Caves Calém, Café Majestic Porto

Dress Old Navy | alternative

Blazer MANGO

Sandals ZILIAN

Necklace Bijou Brigitte  similar | similar | similar

Bracelets old

Tree frull of tangerines

young and strong farmers' wine Vinho Verde Tinto 

pricelist per bottle

my favourite flowers White Calla growing next to the road


Linking up with

Bonnie @ Delusions of Grandeur

and

Tara @ Penniless Socilaite

  

TRUE FASHIONISTA ON WARDROBE OXYGEN

When Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen asked me whether I would answer some questions about my style and blog for her True Fashionista series I was delighted.

I am truly honoured being featured on her fabulous blog today!
 

True Fashionista: Annette

I often hear conversations in the blogosphere that one cannot be a certain age and be a personal style blogger. What does a blogger do once she hits 35? As a personal style blogger who is closer to 40 than 30, I feel it’s even more important to showcase your personal style when you’re older. Women have plenty of resources for fashion when younger, be it magazines, TV shows, and yes blogs. But blogs – quality blogs with quality photos and quality style aren’t as easy to find when you’re over 40. So when I came across Annette’s relatively new blog, Lady of Style, I cheered hooray! 
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*****  Head over to Wardrobe Oxygen for the full interview here *****

About Wardrobe Oxygen

Wardrobe Oxygen was created in 2005 – Alison Gary realized after her experience in personal shopping that there are a few wardrobe basics that seem to work on any woman, be she a size 2 or 22, 21 or 71. Alison has been a size 4 and size 18, and has also seen that through any size, certain wardrobe basics always worked with her frame. From this she created her list of What Every Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe. From this list, she created Wardrobe Oxygen, where she regularly provides style, beauty, and fashion advice. To show that personal style can be achieved regardless of budget, body, or lifestyle, Alison also posts her daily fashion choices and information on why she chose certain brands and how she got her look for less.

About Alison 

Alison Gary is a Washington DC – based blogger and freelance writer. She has over a decade of experience as an apparel visual merchandiser, trainer, and personal shopper. She is the owner and author of Wardrobe Oxygen, a blog that offers tips and advice for all women to achieve personal style, regardless of age, figure, budget, or lifestyle. Alison also showcases her daily style on Wardrobe Oxygen, offering photographs of her outfits, links to purchases, and detailed product and vendor reviews.

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GOLD MEETS BEIGE

After some more colourful, floral and black & white themes, I am going for a different style today. 
I love this feminine wrap dress - its lovely cleavage, comfortable 3/4 sleeves and the silky stretch material make it even better.

To enhance the elegant look I added some golden jewellery and for a bit of a contrast my new metallic band clutch from MANGO. 

Drum roll please!

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Nachdem ich in letzter Zeit mehr Farben, Blumen und zuletzt Schwarz-Weiß gezeigt habe, trage ich heute eines meiner Lieblingskleider in einem ganz zarten Cremeton. Ich liebe dieses wunderbar weibliche Wickelkleid, das fließende Material, den Ausschnitt und die 3/4 langen Ärmel.

Um den eleganten Touch zu unterstreichen, trage ich dazu meine Lieblingsschuhe, goldfarbenen Schmuck und meine neue Clutch mit Metallband von MANGO.

Bitte einen Tusch! 

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Dress Heine Apart

Peeptoes Varese | options here | here

Clutch Mango | options here | here

Necklace H+M not available online yet but in shops

Bracelet Mango | options here | here | here

For once I don't care about the local weather forecast because on Thursday I will escape to Lisbon for 1,5 weeks. I will try to post during my leave, will keep you updated via Facebook and I will certainly bring back lots of photos and great Portuguese impressions!

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Und noch etwas in eigener Sache: Ausnahmsweise ist mir der regionale Wetterbericht mal völlig egal, denn am Donnerstag fliege ich für 1,5 Wochen nach Lissabon.

Ich versuche, auch zwischendurch zu posten, halte Euch via FB auf dem Laufenden und werde viele Fotos und Eindrücke aus Portugal mitbringen!