Now Debbie choose this months theme, Steel Magnolias, and believe me, I cracked my brains out for this one! I would like to introduce our new member Eva to you! She is a perfect addition to our group, a very creative woman. Please pay her a visit and see what she creates! Of course you need to visit my other fashion friends too and see how they played with this theme. All the links are at the bottom of the post!
Welcome to the monthly edition of Match made in Seven! We are a international group of fashion bloggers who meet once a month. One of us chooses a theme in turn, and that can be anything. A book, music, a color, a movie. And then we style an outfit based on that theme. It’s fun to collaborate with other fashion bloggers!
How I struggled with Steel Magnolias
Pff, I really did. First I thought, I will wear a outfit from one of the characters in the movie. But they seem kind of boring, the outfits that is, not the characters. By the way, I did not ever see the movie Steel Magnolias! Then I thought, I could do a post with photos of my girlfriends. Because it’s a movie about friendship. But then again, they don’t like it when I feature them on my blog. At least a few of them don’t like that. So what’s left then. It is fun though, to think so hard of how you are going to do a theme! But I am sorry, I didn’t come up with anything original!
How I wear Steel Magnolias
Of course I couldn’t make any photos of our magnolia as they already bloomed out. So that also didn’t work! Hey thanks Debbie, lol! But this dress has magnolias on it! Yeah. So that will have to do. It’s a pre loved dress with lovely pink white flowers. On a black background, that has my preference. The dress is a bit short for my liking, I have to remind myself that I should not wear that length anymore. But I keep forgetting it. There is a bit of the color of the shoes in the dress. And I am wearing green and pink bracelets and pink tassel earrings.
Behind me is a magnolia tree and in our front garden we have a purple one. But they only shine so short. After a week all the flowers are already gone. Such a pity. Now I am very curious what my friends have come up with, aren’t you? Have you ever seen the movie Steel Magnolias?
Shop the Steel Magnolias look!
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And now let’s see what my other fashion friends have come up with!
Debbie of Debbie Styles Life
Darlene of Aqua Marina Style
Bettye of Fashion Schlub
Anna of Mutton Style
Emma of Style Spash
Eva of Eva of Costume Take Out
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
Well, you really lucked out with a dress with magnolias on it! That is a REALLY literal interpretation of the theme!
I love the dress with the tiny denim jacket over top!
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
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Haha, yes what a look! Wouldn’t know what else I would have come up with,lol!
Nancy you do it well. You look gorgeous in this dress. I understand you struggled with this theme.
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Thanks Tina!
I would also have struggled with this challenge! You did very well with your magnolias dress. Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday.
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Oh I struggled too Gail, believe me!
What a fun theme! I think you did fine with this gorgeous dress!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thank you very much Kathrine!
I love your look. Yes, that is a challenging theme! I think the “steel” coms from those amazing shoes, love them!
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Haha, never thought of that!
oh Nancy!! yes! lovely!!! i am obsessing about the shoes though!!
i struggled with this, my first theme!
now that you posted I will post today as well!…
i love this theme thing,…really pushes me out of what i would normally do!
and thank you for such a lovely warm welcome!
xo eva
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Thanks Eva! So nice to have you on board!
Love your dress with Magnolias on it, Nancy! You look lovely!
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Thanks Debbie, this was a very challenging theme!
I love it! Themes are always hard but they make you think outside the box. I think I have seen parts of the movie but not the whole thing.
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Well that is exactly what so fun about it!
nancy!
i just posted my Steel Magnolias look/blog post!
xo Eva
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Yes! Fabulous!
Wearing that magnolia print dress was the perfect solution! Admittedly, it would have been a theme I would have struggled with as well. Especially as I don’t have a magnolia print dress 🙂 Those shoes are really amazing, and I don’t think the dress is too short on you. xxx
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You don’t think so? I have the feeling I should only wear over the knee skirts and dresses! Thanks Ann!
That’s a tricky theme! I wouldn’t know what to wear – good thing you had a magnolia print in your closet, Nancy! It looks awesome. Those are some cool booties! Love that kitten heel.
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Yes I love that too, they are so easy to walk on!
I really struggled with this theme too! I hope next month’s is easier! Lovely dress and shoes!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
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Thanks Emma!
I would be stumped too – I haven’t seen the movie either. But your magnolia dress is really pretty! Very cute outfit! Oh and I think that hem length looks fine.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks Michelle!
I love how you improvised on this theme…I’m not sure what I would have done. And the dress is fabulous, Nancy,
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thanks Jodie!
I know I would have struggled with this theme, too! But, you did great. I love this dress and the pop of color from those shoes.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Thank you very much Carrie!
Love this floral dress on you! Perfect for the theme! Those booties are sweet too, picks up the color in the dress. I also love the lighter denim jacket. I have 2 darker ones, but not a light one.. maybe some time! You look great!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandestylish.com
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Thank you very much Jess!
I love your interpretation of this theme, Nancy! That dress is beautiful and the denim jacket is so cute with it. And your shoes! Yes, please! I also love that you have magnolias in your garden for these photos. How great!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
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Thanks love!
Fun challenge, love the idea of this one. Jacqui x
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Really unique hey! But difficult!