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What We Wore – Allume

October 26, 2015 by Patti 25 Comments

My eyes scanned the lines of well attired bloggers making their way down either side of the long buffet table.  Writers, artists, photographers, seekers of beauty and lovers of God.  Outside adornment reflecting inward creativity with cute leopard shoes, chunky jeweled necklaces, lace trimmed sweaters, and red lipstick!

A chuckle of amusement began to arise within me as I thought of what “real life” might look like for some of these bloggers.  If they are like me (but they probably aren’t because Allume bloggers are so darned cute) a day of blogging might look like unkempt hair, old mascara under the eyes, ragged fingernails, and unflattering pajama pants.

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 Like my friend Debbie and myself last summer on a day when my husband came home from work to find us still in our pajamas!

The Allume Conference last weekend was inspiring!  It gave me new direction and much needed encouragement to press on in this writing life of mine.  It was also a lot of fun to meet some of the women I’ve been getting to know online this past year through The Consilium, a group for writers/bloggers over the age of 45. 

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This post is dedicated to my Consilium sisters who, even though we are a bit more seasoned than most of the bloggers at the conference, really know how to rock it when it comes to dressing ourselves up.  The following are some pictures I took at our meet up in the lobby.

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This is our fearless leader Diane Bailey, founder of The Consilium.

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Isn’t she adorable?

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Pinky

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Becky

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Holly

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Gayl

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Dr. Michelle

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Winner of the best smile award!

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Susan

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I asked Susan to give me a sassy look and this is what I got!

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Debbie

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Mary

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Michelle

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Rosie

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May

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Bonnie

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Bonnie gets two pics so you can see her whole top to bottom cuteness!

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And me . . .  in this strange leaning against a wall pose!

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The shoes we wore were awesome too!

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What a great (and stylish) group these women of The Consilium are.  I’ve gained so much from knowing them this past year through our small group studies, weekly prayer request posts, and miscellaneous topics thrown up for discussion.  I know there are many more Christ lovin’, 45 plus, blogger ladies out there and we’d love to have you join us as well.  If you’re interested in this online group of writers and bloggers, please send me a message on Facebook and I’ll be happy to put in a request to join for you!

Blessings y’all,

My Signature

 P.S. In case you are interested, I have a whole collection of Fab Over 50 clothing ideas on Pinterest. It’s how I figure out how to dress myself when the need arises!  Check it out and follow if you’d like.  I’m always adding new clothing ideas!

I’ve been known to link up to the following great parties!!!
Sunday:
TheDIYShowoff, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, NiftyThriftyThings, SilverPenniesSundays, SundaysAtHome
Monday:
 IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor,  ModVintageLife,  TheDedicatedHouse, HuckleberryLove, CarrieThisHome, Dwellings, AnExtraordinaryDay,
InspireMeMonday, BetweenNapsOnThePorch,
Tuesday:
HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, Elizabeth&Co, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse,  NaptimeCreations, CedarHillFarmhouse, KatheWithAnE,
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
TwirlAndTakeABow, TheWinthropChronicles,
Dream.Create.Inspire.Link
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, IvyAndElephants,
TheBlissfulBee, Posed Perfection,
Thursday:
NoMinimalistHere, ImpartingGrace, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, MyRepurposedLife, FromMyFrontPorchToYours, ADelightsomeLife, AKAWeekendRetreat,
KatherinesCorner, PrettyPreppyParty, YourTurnToShine
Friday:
FrenchCountryCottage, MissMustardSeed, ThirtyHandmadeDays, CommonGround, TheShabbyNest, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme,  TheDedicatedHouseAnythingBlueFriday,
 DIYVintageChic,  ShabbyliciousFriday, TheCreativeCollection,
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, It’sOverflowing, 
OneMoreTimeEvents,  SaturdaySparks,
TheInspirationGallery

I have been known to link to the following Inspirational Parties:

Mondays Making Your Home Sing Mondays The Beauty in His Grip What Joy is Mine/Monday Musings A Proverbs 31 Wife Darling Downs Diaries The Art of Homemaking Project Inspired
Tuesdays MeCoffeeAndJesus Rich Faith Rising Unite Linky Time Warp Wife Solo Deo Gloria Sisterhood Testimony Tuesday Cheerleaders of Faith Tell His Story Titus2Tuesday

Wednesdays A Wise Woman Builds Her Home Woman to Woman Word Filled Wednesdays A Little R & R Whole Hearted Home So Much at Home Mom’s Morning Coffee Women with Intention Coffee for Your Heart Capture Your Journey
Thursdays Serving Joyfully/Thriving Thursdays The Deliberate Mom/Shine Blog Hop I Choose Joy  Live Free Thursday Thought Provoking Thursday Imparting Grace
Fridays A Look at the Book Christian Mommy Blogger Fellowship Fridays Blessing Counters Missional Women Faith Filled Fridays Faith & Fellowship Bloghop Grace & Truth Linkup Grace&TruthSharingRedemption’sStories Dance With Jesus The Weekend Brew
Saturdays Still Saturday The Weekend Brew Saturday Soiree Recommendation Saturday Make My Saturday Sweet
Sundays Spiritual Sundays Sunday Stillness

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Filed Under: Ageing Gracefully, Blogging, what is your style? Tagged With: Allume, Blogging, Consilium, Fashion, Fashion over 50, Style

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Comments

  1. Susan Shipe says

    October 26, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Love this post so much!!! Over 45 ROCKS!

    Reply
  2. Pat says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Patti,
    They are precious in His sight!!!
    What precious ladies!!!
    Love the pic of you and Debbie at the computers!!!
    Fashion right in keeping with Christ~Like Women’s Wear!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    Reply
  3. Ellen Chauvin says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Patti, I loved this! Thanks for sharing the Consilium Allume experience. I’ll say like Susan above (but I need to add a decade!) Over 55 rocks!!

    Reply
  4. Gayl says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Patti, this is great! It was fun meeting you and the others that day! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    October 27, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Fun! Ya’ll are looking good and obviously having a grand time!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  6. Sharon H says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Aaawww, this makes me wish I was a blogger! I used to write all the time, but so many other things crept in, pushing out the writing time….sigh. But I sure like reading YOU!

    Glad you’re back and sharing your fun with us!

    Reply
  7. Carol Cook says

    October 27, 2015 at 11:44 am

    You look so cute!

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  8. Joan says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Oh this was fun! Thanks for sharing the latest fashion of The Consilium members! LOL It was great to see more than just the tiny profile picture next to the posts online! I love The Consilium as well and feel so blessed to be there! Wish I could have attended Allume!

    Reply
  9. Michele Morin says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Messaged you on Facebook for more info on the Consilium! This post is so fun! I keep hearing about Allume and the Consilium — it seems as if there’s something really special going on among you ladies!

    Reply
  10. Joanne Viola says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I loved this post because it was so much fun to see you all! It truly is a great group to join & I have been grateful to be a part. Blessings to you all!

    Reply
  11. heather m. says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:16 am

    This was so cute!! Way to go ladies!!! I want to be just like y’all when I grow up– Steeped in God’s wisdom, love and STYLE! ♥ What a fun post!

    Reply
  12. Katie Westenberg says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    THIS WAS SO FUN TO READ! I LVOE THAT YOU ARE ALL ROCKING IT AT WHATEVER AGE, THAT YOU STILL ENJOY BEAUTY, AND THAT YOU ARE OWNING IT, RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE AND RAY OF HOPE FOR THOSE OF US NOT QUITE MEETING THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR CONSILIUM YET! 😉

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  13. Lori Schumaker says

    October 28, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Hi Patti,
    This is the first time I’ve ran into your blog and I love it! I found you at #R&R. I have been seeing all the fun posts about Allume and pray I can attend next year! I just sent you a facebook message to become a part of the Consilium 🙂

    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

    Reply
  14. Bethany says

    October 29, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Aw, this is sweet! What a blessing to be in fellowship with ladies like these and to have a chance to dress up and have fun together, too! : ) Your gals make 50+ look fantastic!!

    Reply
  15. Carmen Horne-carmenhorne.com says

    October 29, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I love this behind the scenes look. I so hope to be at Allume next year. And of course I’m headed right over to check out that Pinterest board!

    Reply
  16. Shelbee on the Edge says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I love this post! All of you look so great and happy and fulfilled! What a wonderful community. I especially love the tunic you are wearing. So easy and sophisticated!

    #ThursdayFavoriteThings

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  17. Mary-In the boondocks says

    October 29, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    You girls all look great and oh so trendy!! Who says that we cannot be fabulous after 45! Really great ladies and great outfits and you all look like you were having such a great time.

    Reply
  18. Linda Stoll says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Wow … what fun to meet you this morning! Let’s hear it for us 60+ girls, too!

    Reply
  19. Candace says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Hi Patti! That first picture of you and Debbie is fantastic. It made me smile big, my friend. What a beautiful group of women. Thank you for showing me all of these familiar faces that I feel like I didn’t have near enough time to hang out with. I’m really thinking about going back next year. I would love to spend more time with you. Your new profile picture is gorgeous!

    Reply
  20. Lori says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love this!! Just adorable!

    Reply
  21. Rebecca says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    What a cute post !!! I love to see the different styles that women choose. They are look comfy. I’m digging the cowboy boots by the way. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  22. Sherry says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Oh beautiful ensembles all of them! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

    Reply
  23. Deb Wolf says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Love this Patti! You all look like you were having so much fun!!

    Reply
  24. Jann Olson says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Fun group of gals Patti. It’s easy to see that they all had a little sass! Love the outfits and the shoes, yes the shoes!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  25. Dr. Michelle Bengtson says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    As the happiest girl in the world, this thrills my heart!! I could not have been happier, than to have been surrounded by my consilium sisters, for a few days of smiling, hugging, laughing, learning, and a little chocolate thrown in too! I came in happy, and left with an even fuller heart. Oh how I wish I could turn back the hands of time and spend just a few more minutes with each one of you, listening even longer to your stories and your hearts! I love you all!!

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