Samantha Blair

Samantha is a founder of Fake Fabulous, 40+ Fashion and Style Blogger. She is also a freelance Blogger with over two years experience of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Management, communication and Social Media. Very experienced specialist biomedical scientist with twenty years experience in Clinical Chemistry with a specific interest in quality management.

A Stylish Contradiction | Orange & Grey

Today I am wearing my culottes again, and loving them!Especially as they are helping me to rebel against the (unpredictable) autumnal weather, here in Scotland. These culottes are easy, breezy and satisfyingly swishy,  but a little bit too ‘airy’ for a cool autumn day, so I’m wearing my culotte slip and a pair of cycling shorts underneath.Yep, …

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5 Easy Ways to Wear Difficult Colours

Colour is such a powerful tool.People assume things about you according to the colours you wear.{See THIS POST for more details}. Some colours can instantly transform our mood. Making us calmer and more relaxed, happy and joyful, energised…or even hungry! Unfortunately, brighter and bolder shades CAN feel quite overwhelming and intimidating to wear.Something to be …

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Striped Culottes & Florals | Mix it Up!

Stripes are undeniably a classic design, that never goes out of style.Ditto florals…Every season florals appear in one guise or another.They are another classic that is always in fashion. So, in my mind, logic would suggest that: Stripes + Florals =  A failsafe outfit! 😀 Mixing florals and stripes is something anyone can do.Just pick a colourway (and …

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Silver Black Wearing Something Different

If you’re anything like me, some days you’ll feel like wearing something a little different.Something different from your usual style.Colours a little different from your usual choices.Shapes that are different from your usual silhouettes. Today was one of those days. This silver maxi skirt may be a change from the norm, but it is always so easy …

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Bold can be Neutral | Pick your Own Best Colours

Sometimes the least neutral-looking item can work so well in your wardrobe.Sometimes bold, bright (and even brash) pieces can work just as well at “going with everything” as more traditional neutrals. Let me explain… Take these yellow trousers.Anything but neutral.Bright, bold and a definite statement. However, these yellow trousers have been such a fantastic buy, because they …

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