CHIC AT EVERY AGE// LACE TOP
Hi Everyone! It’s my favorite time again…Chic At Any Age! If you are new to The Middle Page, this is a series that I do every month with my fabulous blogger friends from Dallas/Fort Worth. We are 20-50 years in age (our twenty year old is missing), take a piece of clothing, and style it our own way. I love this, because I have become really close to these girls, and it’s time that we get to spend together. Blogging has been so fun and rewarding for me, but it can be a lonely gig. I look so forward to my time with these girls!
Today we are talking about lace. Lace has been a huge trend for a while now, and I am loving it! You might remember I posted about it a few weeks back here. We all gravitated toward this top and wanted to work around it. We don’t ever discuss what we are going to wear with the piece we choose, so it’s fun to see what we show up in.
Sam- Style of Sam, our 30 something, came looking very “boho chic” in her flares, scarf, and hat. She looks adorable!
Heather- Style By Fluent, 40 something, went with a hat too, skinny frayed jeans, and a metallic pump. This is a very sophisticated boho look, that fits her to a tee!
Then, there is this old girl with my frayed jeans, and booties (no hat, but gosh do I wish I had had one! The wind was ridiculous that day!!!). The top is by and comes with a nude cami (I got the xs). It’s super comfortable and I think it would pair nicely with white jeans as well. I had a reader tell me that she wished that more bloggers would show inexpensive alternatives for jeans…well, here you go! The jeans I am wearing look similar to Heather’s right? Guess where I got them? “TARJAY”!!! I promise, they are from ! The sizing was a little on the tricky side. I am a 24 in most jeans, and felt that these ran a little big. They came in sizes 00-18. I got the 00 (wanted to give you a reference), and they worked. The ones that I am wearing are not available on line, but are a very close second and actually the rise is better (have a mild plumbers butt when I squat down in the ones I am wearing, because they are low rise!). It was fun to hunt down a pair that were inexpensive. If you all ever want to give me a challenge, I am usually up for it! I am obsessed with these I am wearing! I have worn them with so many things, and love the color! Let me know what you think!
Thank you all for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
P.S. Update on my Dad…everything has been pushed back to April. Thank you for your sweet messages!
Photos: Mary Summers Hafner
// Jeans ()// // // Sunglasses
Susan Kanoff
March 16, 2016 @ 8:10 am
Love lace—it’s so feminine! Beautiful looks! Susan http://www.themidlifefashionista.com
Courtney Bier
March 16, 2016 @ 9:07 am
Love this!! Always my favorite.
Teresa
March 16, 2016 @ 9:12 am
I love your blog! Also, I love your hair! I would love to know how you style it! Keep up the good work!
Cathy Williamson
March 16, 2016 @ 9:12 am
thank you susan!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 16, 2016 @ 9:15 am
Hey Teresa! Thank you so much!!! My hair is cut in layers around the front and longer in back. I really just blow dry it straight, and that’s it. It has a lot of body! Thank you so much for reading the blog!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 16, 2016 @ 9:15 am
Awwww, thank you sweet Courtney!!! xoxo
amy
March 16, 2016 @ 9:40 am
I absolutely LOVE this idea! You all look gorgeous!
Janet Quinn
March 16, 2016 @ 9:42 am
I enjoy your blog and feel privileged you share personal info as well as fashion tips. What a journey you have had and best to your father.
I just discovered you a few months ago and look forward to all you share.
Best,
Janet
Mary
March 16, 2016 @ 10:34 am
Always love your post!!!! One of the only blogs I read!!! 🙂
Jodie filogomo
March 16, 2016 @ 10:58 am
Super cute—Interesting how you all went with jeans with the top–did you plan that?
I love this feature you guys blog about—-i hope you keep doing it!! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Renee
March 16, 2016 @ 11:47 am
I do Love the Lace , so feminine , yet mixing with jeans gives us a little edge , i am curious about the booties , they look a bit heavy , how do they feel to you ? would you wear them all day ? …thanks and love the blog
Jeila
March 18, 2016 @ 9:05 am
Great photos! You’re that top?
Janis Lyn Johnson
March 18, 2016 @ 3:47 pm
Cathy, your outfit is perfect as is. So great! Such a clean, simple and updated classic outfit. You all look great but yours is my favorite of all three. ~ Janis from http://jljbacktoclassic.com/
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:06 pm
Hi Renee! I love it too! I love that it doesn’t have to be worn so dressy anymore. I am obsessed with these booties. They are not heavy at all. I could totally wear them all day! They are the best color!!! Thank you for reading my blog, I so appreciate it!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:09 pm
Hi Janet! Thank you so much for your kind words about my blog! When I read a comment like yours, it reassures me that I am doing what I need to do right now. Thank you!!! Hanging in there with my dad. He is stubborn, so it’s going to be a journey! Blessings to you!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:16 pm
Isn’t this a fun post? We love doing it! Thank you so much!!! xx
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:17 pm
hi love! thank you!!! you should get the top!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:21 pm
Hi Jodie! Thank you! We never plan what we are going to wear…we just show up! It’s fun to see how the other girls style their outfits! We love doing the feature too! It’s such a fun time to get together. I bet you feel the same about yours! Thank you!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:22 pm
Thank you dear Mary! Yours is the prettiest blog out there, and a great read as well!!!! Love you!
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:22 pm
Hi Amy! Why thank you! We love doing it!!!!! Thank you for reading!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
March 20, 2016 @ 6:23 pm
Thank you Susan…me too!!!xoxo
Graciela Bredehoeft
April 6, 2016 @ 12:23 pm
Hi Cathy: I came across you IG and that lead me to your blog. I was shocked to read you were a grandmother as you look sooooooo young! I love your style and your “chic at any age” is such a neat creative idea. I love your blog too because it has a feel of “real” life blogger and I will sure visit often.
Your pictures are beautiful. I do my own for my tiny blog, hence why every single one is done in my backyard, except for vacations when I tortured my husband to take my pics.
xoxo
Graciela in the burbs of Chicago
http://www.houseofflawless.com
Cathy Williamson
April 12, 2016 @ 7:47 am
Hi Graciela! First off…I love you!!! Thank you for your sweet comments! We love to do the “Chic at Every Age” post! I looked at your fantastic blog, and your pictures are great! You have the best legs!!! It doesn’t matter that you do your own photos. If I could figure it out, I would too, because it is expensive having them done! And…at least your husband can do it! I have told my husband that he is not a very good “Instagram” or blog husband!!! Thank you for reading, and it’s so nice to meet you!!! xoxo
Graciela
April 18, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
Oh thank you Cathy for your kind words and compliment on my little legs!! Don’t worry, my husband rolls his eyes at me when I ask for picture taking and he only does one that’s it!!! Makes me laugh, so I do my own. Thank you again and I will continue to enjoy your blog and IG