More cruise ship photos: in this outfit I went for Seventies styling. BIG TIME 70s styling.
To say I love this set of photos is the understatement of the year; the vibe I get from these is part Gloria Steinem, part ‘Almost Famous’, part Sharon Tate, part Woodstock. It was one of the (many) outfits I wore on my Virgin Voyages cruise trip, and possibly my favourite. We had heat. We had sunshine. I had (just about enough) confidence to wear a crop top.
Photography by Giles Caldicott
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I honestly don’t know what’s the biggest star of the show here; it’s either the Etsy-sourced pink sunglasses (worn Gloria Steinem-style with hair tucked inside the arms, and yes it was deliberate), the puff sleeves of that glorious yellow top (similar) or the Karen Mabon fashion scarf that you’ll have seen before – worn differently both times – here and here (here’s the fashion dogs version of the scarf).
But truthfully, it’s Giles’s photography. For making me look like a bloody rockstar (and I’m not ashamed to admit it).
I think this outfit goes to show just how much impact accessories can have on your outfit: is there anything better than full-on, in-your-face sunglasses? I love ones with tinted lenses (scroll down for a large selection I’ve found for you, I’d have them all if I could justify it) – they add All The Impact to your look but don’t hide your eyes.
Just be careful about protecting your eyes from the sun… not all have the correct protection, so treat them as such. Sun safety first, people. And don’t forget that people can see where you’re looking, I often have to remember I can’t look at people surreptitiously wearing these like I do normally with dark glasses ; -)
Do YOU embrace the 70s-inspired oversized sunglasses/headscarf look? Tell me in the comments…
Stay safe, XOXO
Sunglasses: The Velvet Village at Etsy
Headscarf: Karen Mabon
Top: Billabong (similar not-cropped version, better for autumn!)
Trousers: New Look, old (similar)
Ring: Asos (similar)
Other yellow puff sleeve tops you might like:
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Other tinted lens sunglasses you might like:
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Linking up to… Monday: Stylish Monday, Inspire Me Monday, My Glittery Heart, On Mondays We Link Up || Tuesday: Style With a Smile, Trend Spin/Walking in Memphis in High Heels, Turning Heads Tuesday, Spread the Kindness, Confident Twosday, Happy Now Blog Link Up || Wednesday: WowOnWednesday || Thursday: Chic & Stylish, Ageless Style Linkup (third Thursday of the month), || Friday: Fancy Friday, On the Edge, Fabulous Friday’s Link Up
I love this 70s inspired outfit Catherine! I’m a huge fan of statement sunglasses and these are fabulous! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Thanks Emma – now how did I know that you’d like them…?! 😉 You should check out the Etsy shop, there are loads of styles you’d love…!
Rockstar beauty!! You are that chick we all so wanted to be back in the 70’s!! Btw, my very favourite time in life…being 17 in 1978 was everything lol!! Love the whole look xx
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Lucy thank you… I have to admit although I like being a teenager in the 80s, I reckon the 70s would have been something else, lucky you!! x
WOAH…talk about 70s hot chick!! What gorgeous photos, Catherine. Giles has done it again! And the styling is utterly perfect! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Hugs
Suzy xx
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Hehe THANK YOU Suzy!! I have to admit, I think he’s knocked it out the park this time 😉
What is it when you feel happy for others in their fab style choices and yet know think the look isn’t for you personally? Does that make sense? 🙂
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Hehe I don’t know if there’s a word Lynn but there should be – I do know what you mean though! TBH I think that nearly all the time with most outfits I see, even ones I pin on Pinterest. Doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate them though, does it…? 😉 Thank you my lovely x
You are making me fall in love with 70s style!
Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
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Hehe I’ll get you hooked too, Danielle 😉 thank you hun x
This is such a fun look! I think those sunglasses are the icing on the cake: just the right finishing touch.
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Thanks Mireille… as you can probably imagine I gasped when I first saw them, I couldn’t put them in my basket and get to the checkout quick enough!! 😉
Beautiful photos, Catherine, and yes I love your look 🙂
Visiting for Shelbee’s link up
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That’s so kind of you Claire, thank you ever so much 😀 xx
Giles photos of you are indeed amazing.
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Thanks so much Ratnamurti, I’m so pleased with them <3
The photos are really stunning. Can you send Giles my way please? Lol.
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Nancy thank you – I’ll see if he’s available, lol 😀
These photos are AWESOME, and you have certainly EARNED those marvelous abs, so wear MORE crop tops and inspire the rest of us! I’m also thinking Peter Max – Yellow Submarine (although I know that’s technically ’60s). I’m totally into mirrored sunnies these days so people CAN’T see my eyes…Rock on, girl!
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Aww MK THANK YOU for those lovely compliments… it’s a bit too cold for the crop tops now(!), the abs will have to wait till next year! 😉